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Notes.

Mir. and Mrs. c. o. Fuller are guests of relatives here.
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THFHE T ls sayersssl.s -sfia4 aR ietfn for business reRaita.
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Fred Dunse of Meriden is spending few days here.
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sun. Moon and rides.
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Dennis Breault has purchased new horse.
 Frank Laaeur has returned to Wa terbury.
 William Gley is confined to his home with illness.
 Fred Dunse of Meriden is spending a few days here.
 Men are engaged in oiling and sand ing Norwich avenue.
 Miss Annie Bowers of Attleboro is a guest of Miss Annie Thoma.
 Thomas Mccartney of New Bedford is a guest in town for a few days.
 Miss Blanehe Charon of Willimantio was holiday visitor here Monday.
 Daniel Thompson. after spending the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-07

Men are engaged in oiling and sand ing Norwich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-07

Thomas Mccartney of New Bedford is guest in town for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-07

Miss Annie Bowers of Attieboro is guest of Miss Annie Thoma.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-07

Daniel Thompson, after spending the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-07

Miss Blanehe Charon of Willimantic was holiday visitor here Monday.
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City of Norwich Water Works

Board of Water Commissioners. Norwich. Conn. July 1. 1915. water rates for the quarter ending
 Jnno eo 1915, are due and payable at
 | the of1ce July 1. 1915. Ofnce open rom &so q m to 5 ?. m- x.r. reuiafn1nE unpaid after July 20. CHARLES W. BURTON. cashlsr. jy1d
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

uuuclpdIing an evening VI piedsuIe "
his home.
Reginald Nelson was feeling peculiar.
ly happy that evening. He had now
completely mastered his duties at the
railroad Office and could perform them
with ease so that his position as a
clerk was secure. Besides, on that day
he had two callers at the Office. Mr..
Townley had called for brief visit
and congratulated him on his success
In getting a foothold so quickly.
II told you," said the minister, smil-
ingly, that you would find life and
all that life means In the new world"
But Reginald Nelson's other visitor
was the one who had really shed a
glow over that entire afternoon. To
his establishment and to the intense In
terest of his fellow clerks, Joy Graham
entered the Office and enquired for
him. He was diligently at work in the
agents small apartment, busy at the
typewriter. when she called, and the
rate clerk ushered her into Reginalds
presence.
"Good afternoon" she exclaimed.
cordially. as she greeted him. ''This
Is where you are working, is 1t?
hope you like your place."
The immigrant was visibly embar.
raised. Joy Graham went on. In an
apologize tone:
Excuse me. Mr.. Nelson. for trou-
bling you at this time, but have quite
a favor to ask of you. Our Tourist
club meets this week on Thursday
evening at my home and we are to
visit London" repeated the girl 1--WE
would like to have you with US and
give us n talk on your great English
city. Can you Gomez"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

to Townley, the Germans had been
first in possession, but the Irish, anx-
ious for a little excitement, had sud
denly charged them with a rush. Be
fore the astonished Teutons knew ex-
actly what was happening they had
been driven Off by the furious Irish
like chaff before the wind. but they
soon rallied their forces and returned
to the attack. The contest was good
natured melee at first, both sides laugh
ing hilariously, but as 1t continued
Townley and his companion could see
that the combatants were getting more
earnest as the persistent Germans were
determined to win back their place of
vantage and they were pressing hard
,he little company Of Erin's men.
Just then an officer Of the ship, at
tracted by the noise, appeared on the
deck. Rushing into the midst Of the
struggling mass Of humanity, he began
to deal blows right and left. shouting
at the top Of his voice.
stop 1t, you dogs; stop 1t, stop itr'
take that We impudent spalpeen!
I'm no dog" said an athletic young
Irishman as he dealt the ships officer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

stunning blow on the ear, which sent
him staggering to the rain Of the liner.
Furiously enraged by the blow. the
officer shouted to three sailors who
were standing nearby holding hose.
Turn the water on them" The sailors
with evident glee turned the big nozzle
Of the deck hose on the crowd and
began drenching them with salt water
The unfortunate combatants, who up
to this time had been acting in spirit
Of hilarity. were taken aback by this
unexpected assault of brine.
shut 1t Off. shut 1t orr they cried
in chorus. "It's all In fun"
But the sailors, urged on by the irate
officer. continued to soak the drench-
ed men and even sent the water pour
ing over the women and children on
the outskirts.
"What shame to wet the poor
devils like thatv' said Townley indig-
nantly. The words awoke his COM
panion to instant action. With one
bound the first cabin immigrant was
beside the sailors and before they
could guess his purpose he had snatch
ed the hose from their hands and turn
ed 1t full on their own faces, sending
the three sailors sprawling to the deck.
Then, throwing the squirting hose over
the deck rail, where 1t splashed harm
lessly into the ocean, he rejoined
Townley. In an instant two or three
Irishmen rushed forward and gashed
the hose with their pocket knives.
rendering 1t useless. The discounted
sailors struggled to their feet and
turned or the water.
"Who are you. sir? What do you
meanr roared the officer, advancing
toward the cabin immigrant
Without answering the two young
men assembled the stairs, Townley
leading the way. while the officer star
ed In helpless rage. He was about to
follow them to the cabin deck, but the
jeers Of the now Infatuated crowd
caused him to retreat hastily to a
hatchway. down which he disappear
ed, followed by the dripping sailors.
"A sight like that maddens me-" ex-
claimed the Immigrant when they had
reached the spacious first cabin deck.
shat vulgar insolence Of authority
which that officer showed toward those
poor steerage wretches."
"But the men were to blame In part
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

looks down on bad girl, but we girls
are compelled to go astray as long as
shut up!' said the policeman who
held her arm. giving her shake and
adding an oath to his peremptory COM
mand.
The crowd jeered and shouted at the
officers of the law, and its aspect be-
came threatening.
"You see we have many problems In
Bronson" said Townley, looking after
the crowd which followed In the wake
Of the policemen.
Allan Rutledge made no answer, but
to himself he said, II can well under.
stand that Socialism will grow in Bron-
son."
On arriving In Bronson Nelson began
to search for boarding house and
found a modest home on quiet street,
where he engaged n room from a mid
die aged couple. After moving his few
belongings to his new home he had
feeling Of rest and satisfaction. and
his outlook on the future became more
rose colored. He found the husband
and wife with whom he was to lodge
and board agreeable and kindly, and
they at once took pains to make the
young immigrant feel at home. Their
name was Cameron, and Reginald
could easily tell that his host was
Scotchman by his accent
He began the serious work Of getting
a Job. He lad not seer. Albert Town
ley since he parted from him after his
arrival
He decided first to visit the law firm
Of Millman & Graham and present his
letter of introduction.
He easily found the office. A stately,
Important looking man about fifty
years of age greeted Reginald cordial
ly when his card was sent In.
II am Mr.. Graham" he said heart
fly. reaching out his hand. you are
Reginald Nelson. believe. I am glad
to meet you. My wife and daughter
came over on the same boat with you
from Europe"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

Reginald had not expected this cor.
diality and was somewhat confused.
They have been telling me about
you," continued the lawyer. "You
have come to make your home in Bron-
son, understand"
Yes. / am an immigrant. and ex-
pect to settle in America and spend
my life here"
"Good," replied Mr.. Graham smiling
ly. sour country needs strong. active
young fellows like you. How old are
you. Mr.. Nelson?"
II was twenty-four on my last birth
day."
"what kind of employment do you
wishT'
II would like to get into a newspaper
office If possible" answered Reginald.
IF that Is not possible at first wish
to begin somewhere ut the bottom Of
the ladder"
Good" again repeated Mr.. Graham,
looking keenly at the young fellow. II
do not think there Is an opening at
present In any Of our newspaper Of
fees, but the agent Of one Of our rail-
road depots spoke to me just yesterday
about needing new clerk. Would you
care to begin in railroad officer"
1T viii be all right, certainly"
Just then the door Of the office
opened, and Joy Graham entered her
fathers Office. At the sight Of the
immigrant she blushed slightly and
paused. but quickly recovering herself
she stepped up to him, saying: How
are you, Mr.. Nelson? / am glad to
see you again"
Mr.. Graham had turned to his desk
to write a note introducing Reginald
to the station agent Hearing his
daughters voice, he turned around
quickly and saw the two young people
shake hands with great cordially.
"what is 1t, JoyT he asked abruptly.
The girl dropped Reginald's hand
81 came In to ask you. papa" she
said In low voice, IF I might call
at the Jail this morning to see those
poor girls who were imprisoned last
night"
"Do you mean. Joy, that you want to
associate with those female law break
ers who have been disturbing the
peace Of our city? No. no. child; let
such people alone"
"But / only wanted to take them
few flowers"
II could not think Of allowing you
to give those striking workwomen any
encouragement They have brokes the
Injunction law. and they mqS 70 the
penalty"
There was suspicion Of a car In
her eyes as she turned away, but she
said bravely: IAN right, father. I
would not go If you would not Ike
It"
After she had gone, Mr.. Graham
wrote the note Of introduction. but
Reginald imagined that he was not
as cordial as before.
With his heart still throbbing from
his brief interview with Joy Graham
and feeling that his note of introduce
ton to the station agent gave him a
footing of some sort among his fellow
men In Bronson. Reginald walked with
light step to the depot and was soon
ushered into the presence of the sta
ton agent
Have you had any experienceT
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
PROLOGUE.

70 Here Is a realistic description
Of American life, which teaches
the lesson that the right y ~ al
ways prevail when peop Is con-
sciences are aroused.
In middle vest city a young
Enelishmon. lately arrived from
hts native land, Joins tn the
movement to stamp ont corrup-
ffon and immortality. He be-
comes Interested in girl whose
father Is the brains of a dishon-
est political combination, and
naturally some very Interesting
complications develop.
A visit by Billy Sunday, the
noted evangelist, to The city
causes a great sensation, and the
story IF what he accomplishes is
typical of his operations else
where.
This Is a story that will in
crease civic pride and civic de-
cency and will thrill every read
Or. Hiiferoliy throbs with action,
and the characters are depicted
with the accuracy of a painters
brush.
Another notable feature of the
story is that it attacks hypocrisy
in most effective fashion and
shows that truth ana sincerity
are winning factors for the man
who strives for a successfui
career.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
CHAPTER l.
The immigrant.

"HE liner Neptune raised its an.
Choir slowly In Queenstown
harbor. She had sailed, from
Liverpool, but called at the
Irish harbor for the European passen.
gers who preferred to embark at that
point as well as the travellers from Ire.
land. The liner steamed majestically
out to sea. its four tunnels pouring out
clouds of smoke.
II am glad to see SO many immi.
grants from northern Europe on board
this ship. They are Europe's life blood,
and we are draining the old world dry"
Two young men were standing on the
upper deck on its first day out from
Queens own. They were gazing down
on the crowded steerage as one of them
expressed himself In those words. The
speaker Was evidently young Ameri-
Can returning from European trip.
His companion was fellow voyager
In the first cabin, who had stopped for
a moment at his side as he paced the
deck Of the vessel
II am an immigrant myself, SIR" was
the quiet response. II was just think
ing now Of what may possibly await all
of us immigrants ON the shores of your
land of promise"
The American turned to face the
stranger. whom he had addressed free
~ In the belief that he was compan.
ion American.
It was most promising young man
hood that met the gaze Of Albert Town.
ley. which was the Americans name
A little taller than the medium height.
square shouldered. clear eyed, with
thoughtful brow and firm mouth. this
young traveller had an air of authority
and mastery which Albert Townley's
quick eye at once recognized.
; ~ can tell you what awaits you in
America, sir" he said. after brief
pause. "You viii find life there and all
that life means"
"What does life mean In your coun-
tryT inquired the immigrant
Life with us, sir" answered the
American, means action, energy.
struggle and victory"
Does 1t never mean defeat?" asked
the other thoughtfully. speaking with
note Of pathos In his voice.
The enthusiastic son of the new
world answered quickly and emphati-
cally: "Never. Defect is death. not life.
with u.s."
ut Is life want" responded the
other. gazing out over the sea.
Just as the Immigrant said this
derce yell arose from the steerage
deck below, and Albert Townley ex.
claimed, There's something going on
down there. Let us 60 down."
Hurrying to stairway which led to
the steerage quarters. the two cabin
passengers descended and found the
steerage deck scene of strife and
confusion. A number Of Irish immi
grants had seized and were holding
against the vigorous attacks of crowd
of Germans desirable part of the
steerage deck. Greatly outnumbered
the Irishmen We're struggling like de-
mons and yelling like Mohawk Indians
while their opponents were doggedly
seeking to gain the coveted position
for. us one Of the bystandcrs explained
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
what is this Tourist clubr he

what is this Tourist clubT he
asked.
"A number Of the young people Of
our church meet every two weeks,
and we have been going around the
world in imagination. We have travel
ed through Ireland and Scotland, and
we are now visiting England. I re-
membered your descriptions Of Lon
don. and we would ali be delighted to
have you with MS next Thursday even
ing" Joy Graham smiled at him and
made little bow as she concluded.
ut will give me pleasure to meet
with you" he responded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02

At Townley's unfiattering picture
- of his leading trustee Allan
~ Rutledge looked somewhat
blankly at the merciless dag
nostician. His companion noticed the
expression and continued: II want you
to pardon me for speaking SO plainly,
but remember 1t Is the business Of a
physician to know the disease he Is
called upon to cure. Your church is
merely sample Of what every influen-
tial church Is In Bronson. In my own
church the editor Of our best daily
paper, the Courier, Is one Of the lead
Ing members. His name Is Thomas
Marchmount He is my chief trustee,
but as Christian he is a doubling
Thomas and looks on the church exact
ly as Mr.. Graham does. He would not
be member today had he not Joined
as a young lad many years ago. He
absolutely refuses to use his immense
influence to better our social conditions.
His excuse always is, AS long as men
are men you will have these evils In
Bronson, and there Is no use making
trouble over IT."
II think I am beginning to under
stand what you are driving at" said
Allan Rutledge quietly. These men
think that 1t Is useless to fight against
the evils which you claim are eating
the heart and life out Of our churches
and community"
EXACTLY" said the other.
As they walked down the main
street the crowds kept growing. and
soon 1t was evident that something
was happening on the street 50
whats the matter7" asked Allan
Rutledge. as they stepped into door
way In order to escape from the crush.
II think the strikers have been get
ting into trouble" answered Mr.. Town
ley. Zone Of our factories which EN-
ploys mostly women and girls have
been having strike lately. and the
court has issued an injunction against
picketing."
Just then a number OF policemen
came along. each leading young wo-
man. whom they were evidently seek.
ing to take to the city Jail near by. The
girls had been arrested for dlsobeying
the injunction Of the court, as Mr..
Townley had conjectured. Among them
was the leader Of the strike. u young
looking woman. Lena Myers. A big.
burly policeman was leading her along
by the arm.
Friends" shouted Lena Myers. I'VE
women are striking because we want
to be able to live respectable lives"
The crowd became attentive at once,
and the girl continued: every one
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-02
CHAPTER II.
Reginald Nelson Gets q Job.

At Townley's unflattering picture
- Of his leading trustee Allan
4 Rutledge looked somewhat
blankly at the merciless dag
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-02-06
LET | |! PEOPLE ? |. ]. DECIDE 6 | ! /
I'LL u0TvVV s. ~
! |0||NN0MAII| SUFFRAGE
Bill Pending In. Legislature
Merely Gives People Right
To Settle Question.

The men and women of Minnesota
are again waiting to see whether the
legislature is to- allow the voters OF
this state ito express their views on
the question of woman suffrage.
= 1t should be remembered that the
issue before the legislature Is no:
whether the women of Minnesota shall
have the ballot, but whether the men
of Minnesota shall vote on whether
they shall have it. The men who
vote for the suffrage bill will not
commit the state to anything; they
will not give women more power;
they will simply, give legally to the
voters Of Minnesota a privilege which
Is their inalienable zzright-to express
themselves on a question which it is
admitted is of vital interest to the
nation as we'll as the state. This be-
ing . democracy, how can any leg
islature withhold, the right of voters
to decide any question? --t
The men and women of Minnesota
have asked for this right for years
and now it is up to the men we have
sent to the legislature to grant their
request. The suffrage organizations
of Minnesota, which represent the
thinking women of every part of the
state, are making a vigorous fight
to get the support of the house and
! the senate. Is it not a reflection on
us that our women must do any.
campaigning to convince our law:
makers that they should support q:
measure which means only the right
of every voter to make public his
| opinion. - ..s:~-.es :
We expect the men wlrom-w vie have
, sent from this district. to1,-represent
| us this year to realize that they bwe
| it to the voters of this district t. vote
yes when the suffrage: u1ea sure
comes up. Whether We are = Tor OF:
against woman suffrage I've cannot
deny the justice of, this.:- II. thecma:
jerity of the, voters of Minnesota. do
not think it wise for women, tot~Vote
in this state, women will not be given
the ballot but there seems no logical
reason why less than 200 men should
be able to withhold from the 800, 900
odd voters OF the state the rights Of
their citizenship.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-02-06

court rooms In, the Federal Building
in Duluth, Minnesota on the 9th day
$of March. A. 70. 1915 at ten o'clock in
the tforenoont.of said day or as soon.
at which time and place all persons
Interested in: the distribution of said
fund may assert their claims and will
be heard therein, - (
Dated Jan. GOTH 1915. 3s..-. H. NJ. 80
p; CHARLES PENTILLA, ~
:: II. Administrator of the estate
/, =. ~ !, - Of Matt. Salmi. deceased.
Jones and Forbes, 5@ art. .., s:s >
Attorneys. ~ !: T ,es.r = - = = >,
n. w, Jan. %. 80. Feb. s. 49,.
2o5 Paliadio Building. Duluth. Minn.
To, Bertha: Wesselli, care G. Wesselli,
T; s11 w. Adams ST.. Chicago. III. i s
Whereas, a. certain contract in writ
ing was ma msdg and an entsrea into be.
of the first part, and YOU, Bertha Wes-
selli, as party Of the second part, dated
the 18th day of August. "a. p. 1914 un-
der and by the terms of which contract;
the said, party of: the first part con-
tracted and agreed to" sell to you, the
said party of the second part, upon
payment by you Of certain sums Of
!! conditions, the :: following described
Lot, to-wit: -. 80 = So -.
= Lot Twenty-one, Brock Twenty-nine,
i; Gary First Div to Duluth, said lot
OSA4l6 SlIudISO Tie SOuuly Ol d.
Louis, and State of Minnesota; and
+ Whereas, default has been made by
you, the said party OF the second part,
, in the performance Of the. terms and
! conditions Of the sa id contract, in this,
I towit - Having failed TO make pay
ments for the months of September,
October. November and December. 1914,
Seventy five I$Soo) Dollars: = - : :
| Whereas, ALFRED w: KUEHNOW,
party ;of the first sspart, t.. 1.-THE: said
+ contract, is by the, terms sof said con-
i. tract by reason Of said default en-
| titled to declare afforfeiture Of said
contract, and ,-to4declare the : same
! wholly null and rNOid.rst : = !: =. ,,.sa4
+ Now therefore, you are hereby noti-
fled that unless" payment Of the
! amount in default: aforesaid is made
by you within thirty: days after the
service: Ct this IA notice upon you, the
the, said Contract forfeited land at AN
! end. and will re- enter and, take pos
! session xof, the premises. in said Con-
/ THE amount you. VIII 9be required to
(pay to- save the Contraet from for
I feiture is .the: said sum OF Seventy five
Dollars, together with interest at six
I per" cent r+sannum on Six 5 Hundred
co. Zoo Dollars sthereofafrom thfstda to
!! the date Of payment. - s4: 81. n ~, !
! The payment lis to- be. made. at the
| office Of the undersigned, No. POP Pal
ladio Bldg.,5 Duluth, MINI. s.3. 81 t !. 4.
Upon payment.ibeing made, as above
! mentioned, the said. Contract. will be
1 re- instateo in good standing. and upon
failure to make 1T, the: undersigned
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heard, and said final account examined,
adjusted. and il correct llowed by the
Court. at the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House. e the City Of, Du-.
luth in said County, on Monday the
Sths day of March, #1915, at ten o'clock,
"A. NJ. :, and all persons, interested in
said hearing and IN said matter are
hereby cited and required at said time
and place to show cause If any there
he: Why said petition should not be
Ordered further. that this order be
served by publication in The Labor
World according: .to law. and that a
heir Of .decedent atleast fourteen days
before the said date of hearing.
Dated at Duluth. Mimi, January 2Sth,
BY. the Court.
n Judge of Probate.
(seal Probate Coura St. Louis County,
Minnesota) -.
Attest. :, X
Clerk of Probate.
L. W.. Feb. 6, 10, 20 1915