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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE.

President Wilson in his message to
cnogress departed from his established
rule by doubling the length of his ad-
dress, but there are matters of vital
Importance with which he deals and
they deserved more than hasty treat
ment or mere enumeration.
In calling attention as he does in
the opening to the fact that the states
of America are not hostile rivals, but
cooperating friends, and that their
growing sense Of community of inter-
est, alike in matters political and in
matters economic, is likely to give
them a new significance as factors in
international affairs and in the polit-
ical history of the world" he sets
forth a doctrine of PAN Americanism
which is timely and sound. He points
out that the acts and purpose of this
nation relative to other American re-
publics are in no way selfish, but for
the common ca1se of national indie
pendence and political liberty in Amer
lea. To such an end conditions de-
mand that greater efforts be made than
ever.
National defense is a subject on
which the president dwelt at length
with an endorsement of the plans put
forward by the navy and war depart
ments for protecting the interests Of
this country and it is a well recog-
nized fact that on this 1t was impos-
sible for him to lay too much emphasis.
Whether the ideas set forth are the
best should be considered with an open
mind for preparation should be fitted
to our needs and worthy of our ira
,ditions."
AS to providing the means for meet
ing the additional expenditures which
the country faces the president will
receive much support in his belief that
they should not be pushed along onto
the next generation, but provided for
as we move along. With the exception
of the retention of the tax on sugar
the president does not sanction any
reimbursement of the tariff in the inter-
est Of revenue to meet our needs but
the part which foreign business can
contribute and the protection of our
industries ought not to be overlooked
while new federal taxes are being ad-
vocated. Even a tariff for revenue only
policy ought to be broad enough to
look 20 such a source when revenue
has gotten to such a low ebb. It is
certainly a time when foreign as well
rs domestic industry should be looked
to to solve the problem
When the president deplores the
grave threats which have been made
against our national peace and safety
that have been uttered within our own
borders and points out the surprising
fact that the country is without ade-
quote federal laws to deal with the
situation it is readily recognized as a
matter which calls for the serious con-
sideration and early attention Of con-
Sress He has directed attention to it
in none too strong terms and in this
connection it is equally important that
the industries and resources OF this
country should be available and ready
for mobilization. The policy Of Sc
curity demands it.
Other matters to which the presi-
dent calls attention are the merchant
marine, the Philippines and Porto Rico,
rural credits and the railroad trans
portation problem. all Of which are of
d,ep concern and call for non-partisan
action. The message is one which
every citizen should read.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
Military "Enoch Arden"

curious military "Enoch Arden
case has become known at Geneva.
There were two men in the same reg
iment from Lyons, France, named Du-
bois. One was married, the other sin
gle. In the fighting in Alsace one of
the Emile Dubois was killed-the sin
gle one-but the death was reported
to the wife of the other. This was in
August, 1914. Madame Emile Dubois
came to Geneva and after a years
mourning she married another French
soldier who is at the front and went
to live again at her home in Lyons.
A few days ago her first husband, who
had recovered from his wounds, came
home on leave and found his wife. It
it not known what legal arrangements
will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

GLIDING Trieste, while Russia will be
no better satisfied with Germany at
Constantinople than with Turkey
there, and Great Britain would like
wise strenuously object to the ad-
vancement Of Germany into the east.
Russia, it Is likely, will insist upon
extending to Poland whatever freedom
1t is given, while the idea Of creating
suffer states comes as a strange sug-
gestion from Germany in view Of the
experience of Belgium and Gutenberg.
The whole matter of peace therefore
appears to be far off, or at least until
something more decisive in the way of
results has been obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
EDUCATION IN MEXICO,

Confident months ago that he would
hold the position which he now occu-
pies Carranza sent a large delegation
of sc t2ol teachers to this country for
the p@ pose of making a study of the
educational systems in use in the
United States with the idea of adopt
ing those which are the most advisable
in the reconstruction work which it
was apparent then Mexico must I'M
dergo. He gave full recognition to the
needs of his country in that direction
and to the part which education must
play in the Mexico of the future and
he must be given credit for the ad-
nlirable course which he adopted.
Those teachers have had an oppcr-
tunity of exceeding great value and
it is to be hoped that they have been
so fully in accord with the work which
which they are interested that they
have made the best use of the mission
on which they were sent.
Tho introduction of some of the
ideas on which the public school sys-
tenn of this country is founded into
Mexico is not only needed now. but
has been called for for a long time
Education has been one of the great
requirements of that country which
has been sadly neglected.
The delegation of teachers which is
about to return has completed only a
part of its duty. If they have been
good observers they are now ready to
do more for Mexico than all it's revolu-
tions ever accomplished or ever will,
but there remains the still more diff
cult job of establishing the system
which is best suited to Mexico's needs.
That is by far their hardest task and
it depends not only upon themselves,
but upon the backing they receive how
well they succeed. They have never
theless by Carranza's direction made
the proper start.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
RECALLING DIPLOMATS.

Following closely upon the announce
ment by this government that Captains
Boy-Ed and Won Papen, attaches of
the German embassy in this country
are no longer acceptable in such ca
pacities and the notification that it is
desired that they be recalled, Germany
makes a demand for the reasons for
such a request.
Germany is acting in this matter
as if it was necessary for this coun-
try, or any country for that matter, to
prove to the satisfaction of the coun-
try which such officials represent that
they are not acceptable, when accord
ing to the law governing such a situa-
ton nothing of the kind is necessary.
Diplomatic representatives are recog-
nized and protected as long as they
conduct themselves in a manner that
does not antagonize the country in
which they are located, but when the
time comes that they exceed their
rights or their activities are such that
they cannot be tolerated the demand
for their recall is considered sufficient
ground for acting in accordance there
with.
That is the position which this coun-
try has taken in this and other in
stances. There have been times
where reasons have been given for re-
calling diplomats, but there is moth
ing which makes it obligatory and in
this instance the interests of this
country are served by not doing So
There has been no precedent estab-
lished which requires it, as Germany
fully understands, and Secretary Lam
sing by his refusal makes it evident
that he does not intend to be fright
ened into doing what the government
in this instance considers inadvtsable
1t isn't improbable that Germany
knows as we'll as, If not better than
the general public of this country why
they should be recalled.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

I'll bet you didn't miss me at ALL"
began the young married woman who
had just come back from a trip away
from home. You wrote such snippy
letters that didn't say anything! And
you were the one who was going to
be so lonesome and miss me so
much"
81 did!" asserted her husband.
"Humph." the young married wo-
your time I'd be good and angry, but
if you followed that program of course
you didn't have much time to write"
"Oh, l got along all right" said her
husband vaguely of course
there among all your old beaux-you
didn't mention Albert Giddings at all,
by the way! 1 never had any use for
A1bert-he was so doggone conceited!
I suppose he's moved away, though"
"Oh. no." said his wife, smiling a
little. albert is still on handi"
He is. is hep" exploded her hus-
band, setting down his coffee cup with
unnecessary violence. Funny you
never mentioned him! I suppose he
made himself just as obnoxious as
why, used to be quite fond of
Albert said his wife reminscently.
Il am aware of that fact!" said her
husband. Il never could see what
there was in that lank, lop-eared crea-
ture to attract any oneI Oh, yes, l
got along very well indeed while you
were gone-so many new shows in
town and then the boys
I'm so glad" said his wife sweet
ly. Did you get Tom Printley to
stay over Saturday and Sunday with
you? I suppose you golfed and had
great time!''
''Yes. Tom came" said her hus-
band enthusiastically Il didn't have
a chance to get laEesome for a min
ute!
His sister had some girl visiting
her" he continued. real cute little
girl. And Tom let me in on his Sat
urday night theater party. We danced
afterward and, oh, we had a great
old time! We golfed Sunday. Tom
is a great fellow for doing things. He
ran our photograph till the people be-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
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Rub this soothing, penetrating oil
right on your painful back, and like
magic, relief comes. est. Jacobs Or
is a harmless backache, lumbago and
sciatica cure which never disappoints
and doesn't burn the skin.
Straighten up! Quit complainingi
Stop those torturous stitches" In a
moment you will forget that you ever
had a weak back, because Il won't hurt
or be stiff or lame. Don't suffer- Get
a small trial bottle of old, honest
'St. Jacobs Oil" from your druggist
now and get this lasting relief
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

vide. while dogs must be used over
the SUBMITS. This takes extra men,
for the cayuses from over the hills
have to be brought up TO meet tie
carrier, who has to return to the cay
use he left on the other snow line,
otherwise the poor beast would starve
or freeze"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
The War a Year Ago Today
Dec, 8. 1914.

German headquarters moved from
RouIers.
Germans renewed attack on Dix
nude.
Turks were defeated near Ba-
tum.,
British squadron under Vice Ad-
miral Sturdee defeated German
squadron under Admiral Won Spec
off Falkland islands, sinking tho
Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Leipzig
and Nurnberg.
Prince Won BueloW reached
Rome as German ambassador.
Two sections of American Red
Cross left Italy for Serbia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

When the supreme court of Missouri
declares that newspapers are of great
er public necessity than railroads.,
street cars, telephones and telegraph
it is quite evident that someone has
been shown
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

a 7o-year- old Rockefeller office hold
er has given UP a 100000 a year job
because he considers men past so are
silly and irritable" 1t is a lucky
thing someone else didn't give him
that reputation
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

That Maryland girl who bagged
three cartridges and a rabbit in short
order has a better claim to marks
manship than the hunter who fires at
moving bush and kills a human be-
ing
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

tivity and the burden of helpfulness
falls on the savings banks. These
banks pay a STATE tax which amounts
to about 100000. The tax is onerous
and it hampers many banks in their
work of helping to build up their COM
munities.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

The man on the corner says: There
are some people who would not admit
that they were happy even if happiness
had a habit of breaking out like the
measles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

If there are such things as automo-
biies on the other planets the discov-
cry Of dust clouds thereon would in
dictate that there is little respect even
there for speed laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

Can it be that Germany is pre-
pairing to call Captains Boyd and
Won Papen onto the carpet when they
get home?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

Too bad Mr.. Ford didn't think of
, the idea of impersonating Santa Claus
and start something which would real
/ " bring JOY to the suffering of Eu-
rope
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

For a vessel equipped with wireless
it takes a long time to find out what
is the matter with the Minnesota ex-
ccpt that it is disabled
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

1t apparently takes some countries
a long time to understand that the
rights and laws of neutral nations
must be properly respected
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

Plenty of endurance may be dis
played in IL six day bicycle race, but
it is nothing compared with what Ser
via is showing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

The recall of Captain Boy-Ed will az
least take one OF the hyphens out of
the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
EDITORIAL NOTES

Those who are doing it know what
the many advantages are in early
shopping.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

What has become of the old fash
toned man who believed that congress
could take care of itself?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

Perfumes are being put up in pen
ell form like the familiar headache
pencils.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
CALLING HIS BLUFF

low pounded on the ceiling! Yes, I
had a lively time with Tom! / sup
pose Albert Giddings has taken up the
new dances? ?"
"Oh. he doesn't miss anything" said
the returned traveller cheerfully.
You went to so many dances, too -
pursued her husband. Funny you
never mentioned his name among your
partnersI L"
Did you go to the club party Mon
day as 1 told you to-"
'Huh?" Oh. yes!" said her hus-
band with a returning wave of enthu-
siasm. Yes, 1 took in the dancei
Seemed queer to be Staging it; still
had a pretty god time, after all! The
girls scanned very glad to dance with
me; just as though ! were not an old
married man! 1 had three dances
with Irene and she had on a sumner
of a new gown. 1 suppose Albert
GIddings wears just as loud clothes as
What did you do Tuesday,"
"Oh, Tuesday," meditated her hus-
band. Then he frightened. Great
time Tuesday! Had dinner downtown
with some Of the boys and took in a
show and had supper afterward! Met
say, some girls can dance! Did AL
I'm so glad" said the returned
traveller. that you had such good
time!'
"Oh, I had a fine time!" agreed her
husband. "Of course, I missed you
You didn't have many spare min
utes to miss me I'M" reproved his
wife. Il guess you got along all
right"
We'll. you were having a perfectly
good time, weren't you?" inquired her
husband. Every letter full of par
ties. Only l don't see why, when you
told me about every one else, you did
not include Albert Giddings! It's
queer."
why on earth are you so con-
cerned over Albert Giddings?" asked
his wife innocently.
You needn't think I'm jealous"
he told her huffily. Il don't give a
whoop for Albert Giddings, but I just
naturally"
You old goose!" said his wife al
bert Giddings has been married six
years and has three children and
weighs 225. and is a perfect prune!
He doesn't dance or do anything! 1
just passed him once on the street!
Now do you feel BETTER"
You don't say" gasped her hus-
band. Then he smiled creerfully.
Say" he confided Il had a perfectly
awful time while you were gone! Tom
bored me to death and his sister and
that girl giggled their silly heads off.
anu my llSdu dCLlCu llhe lLluIlu0T dL
the club dance. and I went off and
smoked all evening! The theater was
stupid and l never saw such idiots
as there were at supper. IL stayed
home the other evenings by myself!
Gee! I'm glad you're back again."
Now, that" said the returned trav-
eler III satisfaction, sounds like more
intelligent conversation, And I'm
never going away without you again.
Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Some of the Thanksgiving bride
grooms who are expecting to carve
turkey Christmas day before their ia
theirs and mothers-in-law would ap-
preciate a lesson or two in the art of
slicing a bird. Be a good neighbor
ana put the poor boys wise.-Water-
bury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

If New Britain workingmen are buy
ing lots in the suburbs and building
on them for their own use they are
laying good foundations for the flu
ture. The possession of tax-bearing
property in a community spurs the
owner to take a greater interest in its
civic affairs and is an encouragement
to a sane conservatism. When a man
has property at stake in his commun-
ity he is disposed to see that he has
personal interest which is closely
identified with the interests of the city
and will realize that the value of his
property depends on the prosperity of
the latter. In the different communi-
ties throughout the state the savings
banks are the principal agencies for
helping working people to secure their
own homes and become taxpayers.
There are some associations which do
commendable work, so far as they go,
in helping poor people who are thrifty
to obtain homes, but their limited
number curtails the scope of their ac
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

New York is endeavoring to solve
problem that thus far has baffled
not only the metropolis but almost
every city and town in the United
States. New York is trying to stamp
out the automobile homicide the
chronic speeder and inveterate joy
rider who drives recklessly through
the public streets, leaving mangled
men, women and children in his
wake. 1t is the most difficult problem
that the police authorities of New
York had had to deal with, and they
frankly acknowledge it as such. But
they declare that it will be solved,
and that the automobile ruffian will
be stamped out. Therefore the pub
lie must act. And the more mangled
children left lying in the streets in the
wake of speeding chauffeurs, the
greater will this sentiment of public
indignation become until it will be
overwhelming. But the pity of it is
that SO many little ones must die hor-
rible deaths and so many bereaved
fathers and mothers must mourn be-
fore the public rouses itself sufficiently
to make its protest effective.-Meri-
den Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

Stockholders and patrons of the
New Haven) road are satisfied with
the way its difficult problems are be-
ing worked out. They would be bet
ter satisfied if the federal government
gave indication of a constructive pol
icy instead of a destructive policy
toward this most important instru-
ment in the prosperity of New Eng
land. Perhaps that change of mood
will come in the near future. There
are indications of a change of heart
in high government quarters. But in
any event it is being demonstrated
that the present management of the
road knows what it has to do and how
to do it in the most constructive and
helpful way. And that is sufficient to
satisfy the patrons of the corpora
tion.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

Just when one was led to believe
that the packing business in this coun-
try was going to the dogs with every
thing else, along comes the announce
ment that the Cudahy company of Chi
cago will carve up melon about
Christmas time. in the shape of a fif-
ty-eight per cent dividend on the COM
mon stock.-Middletown Press
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-08

1t is argued justly, that a boy, minus
knowledge of English, would run poor
chances after going out in the world
of getting into company with the
kind of people in a position to help
him. Having knowledge only of an
alien tongue, he is forced to seek a
small circle or go without any COM
muniCation with those of his own ma
tionality. A knowledge of English
and the train of ideas which would
naturally result from becoming &C
quainted with the customs as well as
the language of the country, would
naturally result in a better under
standing and appreciation of privi-
leges which they might enjoy for the
asking.-Meriden Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-23

Limeade is most pleasant and salts
flying. at any fountain cents.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-23
VEGETABLE PRIZES.
A New Department Is Added to the
Free State Fair.

Special stress will be placed on ex-
h1bits of canned vegetables in the Gull
mary department of the big free fair
at Topeka September 1917. No CLASH
f1cation for canned vegetables was in
Guided in the printed premium list, but
as Mrs. Harry Forbes. superintendent
and Miss Virginia Meade. assistant,
considered a display of this kind of i'm
portance, they went to worH and pro-
cured prizes that are worth while from
Topeka merchants.
Prizes are offered for the following.
vegetable or vegetables canned: AS
paragus, beets (sliced), beets CwhoIe)
carrots, green string beans, peas. best
collection or display of canned veg
etables.
The first prize in each instance will
be four-quart aluminium kettle; sec
ond prize, dover egg beater, and
third prize, a bread knife.
Business houses furnishing presery-
ing kettles: Kitchell & Marburs Hard
ware company; ID. H. Forbes Hard
ware company; Fair store; the Dibbl&e
Grocery company; Paxton d Paxton,
and w. E. Culver
The Mills Dry Goods company will
present the egg heaters, and Crosby
Brothers the bread knives
Prize for best collection or display
OF canned vegetables large alumni
mum savory rooster by W. A L.
Thompson Hardware company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-23
WedOff-JOhnsOn.

The marriage of Miss Ellen E. We
doff, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A
ID. Wedoff, and Mr. Carl Allen John
son. took place Thursday night at
$3.50 O'Clock at the home of Mrs. Carl
Nordstrom, 206 Norton street The
wedding march was played by Miss
Lillian Nelson. The bride was given
iii marriage by her father. She was
attended by her sister, Miss Myrtle
Wedoff, and Mr.. Johnson's best man
was Mr. Hiram Wodeley. Master
Grant Wedoff, the brides brother
carried The ring. The ceremony was
read in the Swedish language. The
wedding was attended by four gener-
atlons of the johnson family. Mrs
Augusta johnson, the mother of the
bridegroom. of Forum, Okla, and her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson,
of Topeka, and their son Wesley John
son, and his family of Topeka, were
present. Also Miss Hazel Nither, of
Carbonate, was a guest. About fifty
people witnessed the ceremony. Mr.
and Mrs. johnson will be at home
after August / at 4 Elliott street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-23

braided in white soutache and the
smart little coat falls over a smoothly
fitted, high wasted skirt. White
paraso1, white panama sport hat and
white pumps add chic to the season.
able costume.
4. j. J.
The following notice has been re-
ceived from Washington, ID. c.: Ed
ward Bristow, son of former Senator
Joseph l.. Bristow of Kansas, was
married at Rockville. Md, last Thurs
day to Miss Emma Downs, the II
year old daughter of his neighbors.
The match was a runaway affair, the
parents objecting to the marriage on
account of the brides age. They live
next to young Bristow's farm in Vir-
ginia.
Mrs. Bristow came to Washington
with her father and was left in a res
taurant while he attended to business
matters in the same block. Young
Bristow, who is just past 21, came
with an automobile and the couple
went to Rockville, where the Rev. Os-
car w. Henderson married them.