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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12
TIE TARIFF To BLAME.

It is well that the administration has come to the realization that it must urge change in the tarIH for the purpose of preventing the loss of the revenue from sugar. for 1t is in di- rect line with the necessity which exists for other reforms in the Un- derwood bil1.
 This is plainly shown by the figures which have been furnished by the de- partment of commerce. for the seven months of the year ending with July and the comparison which is given for the same period in the two pre- vious years. Tn 1913 under the repub- lican tariff there were admitted free Of duty goods to the amount of $5S9. .f57,- 059. The democratic tariff increased the amount in 1914 to $697 ,5SS, s05 and in 1915 despite the wars influence it stands at $63o, ,916.553.
 Dutiab1e goods under the Payne Aldrich bill came in during the seven months Of 1913 to the total of $479,- 491,616. They dropped under the Un- derwood bill in 1914 to S443, ,o05, ,068 and this year under the same influence and the war they have dwindled to $37s, 1Ss.005. The total imports jump ed from $1.01s. .64s675 in 1913 to si, 140,- 593,37s in 1914 and back to s1.009, ,o64. = 558 in the present year.
 It is thus shown that the democratic tariff resulted in tremendous i'm crease in duty free goods and that has been maintained largely since the war, but it at once checked the amount of dutiable goods and that has continued to dwindie. meaning that while the imports during the war pe- riod are about the same as the year previous to the war. this country has dispensed with the revenue which for merly came from it and faces today the issuing of bonds to take care of the nations needs. Is it any wonder that the democrats are thinking se- riously of readjusting the tariff?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

ficials who have the welfare of their community at heart, Is giving more
 condition of all individuals who come condltionof all individuals who come up for consideration as objects of charity or in the avenues of crime A mind that Is not normal is responsible for much that goes under the head of vice. If the abnormality Is noted
 soon enough and the remedy applied deep seated diseases may be averted- The trouble lies in the unwillingness of individuals or organizations to con- cern themselves with questions before
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

potatoes. peas. beans and. other vege- tables should not conform their hours of growth. maturity and nnal har- vesting to the system that ts most convenient for the farmer who is or should be. --the boss in all matters that have to- do with their produc- ton We think it can be done And we are willing to allow someone else to make the effort--Bridgeport Stan dard-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12
OTHER VIEW POINTS

It seems strange that local option Is stiIl an issue in a state like New Jersey. Local option means that each community shall have an opportunity to vote yes or no on license frequent ly. This is a matter of course in Con- necticut. where the license. elections may be held annually. but In New Jer- sey the temperance men are fighting for it as a privilege and 1t Is one of the principal issues in this years state election in some counties.-Waterbu Republican
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12
THE MELANCHOLY FAN

first inning he gfasped my arm. Lookl' he said; there he isE Two rows in front of us to the leftl I'll bet hen have good time for once in
 sThere sat Hfbbicl<s' beneficiary. in- deed. He seemed to be in the center of a group of individuals like himself, but it was not til the third inning that Hibbicks spoke in a curdled voice. He was staring with large eyes at the whose eyes snapped. Strange doings were on foot. for the whole group were waving and crying to each other. They were betting on the game, on the next strike, on the next ball. on the way the flag would hy. on anything bet table.
 somebody called twenty to onel' and the sad man snapped his fingers. In take you!' "he cried and half stood up. He was pulling and wrenching at something in his trousers pocket and when finally he yanked it out Hibbicks gave one groan and leaned back against my sturdy shoulder. It was a roll of bills as thick as my fist and golden on the outside And I've got just SS cents left!' gasped Hibbicks.
 "The sad one gathered in a handful on that and continued to lead the con- versatfon. Once he caught Hibbiclxs' eyes and he grinned still mournfully. Again. when he had his sandwich he turned and waved 1t at Hibbicks. who was apoplectic. Once he raised his eyebrows inquiringly as if to ask whether he would take a bet and the shrug that monrnful man gave at the tacit refusal said eioquently that Hib- sbicks was a cheap sort of person, not worth associating with.
 T give you my word that Hibbicks tottered as he went home. He kept moaning that if only the fellow had not looked so sad. and that there should be a law against a sharper having anything but a sunny. happy countenance.
 Anyhow it was right after that that Hibbicks actually turned down man who wanted a perfectly lovely mine floated and poor widow with ten children. who was begging money to buy a diamond tiara or something like that. I'm afraid he isn't cured however. for saw him hand a quarter to-day to a husky fellow who weighed 210 and vowed that he hadn't had q bite to eat for three weeks. We've got to get a guardian for HibbicksH'- cago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

In spite of the deaths of others. Long Island autoists continue to give no heed to railroad crossings and insist upon crashing through the gates In order to dispute the right of way with the locomotives
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

shorter hours on the farm" Is now the cry. But here there are special difficulties In the way of re form. Evils of such long standing that they seem to be rooted In the very constitution of things must be grappled with and overcome. Why
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

We don't know why an ordinarily sedate and rational folk plunge ar- nually into a state of violent con- cern over such an inconsequential thing as professional baseball But they do and we can't help t and we are not denying that there are times when its expression In the worlds series arouses grave anxiety or tri- umphant relief in our conservative self. After all. it is doubtless for the best. It keeps us from getting old and fat and ccnsecrated Co business too early in life. And It takes our minds into cleaner. greener places than the fostering slaughtertng pen of Europe.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12
In WaII strnat-

It never rains but it pours In Wall street Awhile back they had noth- ing to do. and now they've got cots in the offices and working all night New York Evening Telegram
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

Bulgaria having declared war on Servia 1t remains for Greece to decide quickly whether it's treaty to support the latter under such circumstances is to be respected or simply ssde- tracked as a scrap of paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

The man on the corner says: A fifty cent bet has been known to pre- judice a man against championship team.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

Carranza is reported as elated over the decision to recognize him. He can best show his appreciation by pro- t1uctng Si1e kind cf results that Mexico needs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

British submarines are sinking Ger man ships in the Baltic but it is no- ticed that they are careful to see that the crews are given chance to es- cape.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

The important duty of selecting a color for the book containing it's ex- planation of it's action has not yet been discharged by Bulgaria
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

A down and out New Yorker has asked to be sent to Sing Sing. The popularity of that place must certain Iy be on the gain.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

The situation in the Balkans is such that the front door must be well guarded while talking with friend at the back gate.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

Even the weather man appreciates the service he can render when it comes to getting out the fans for the worlds series.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

The great Alexander found a victory easier in Philadelphia than he did in Boston, and with the best disposed of the PhiIHes have little hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

The fellow who neglects baseball un- til the worlds series comes has to waste lot of time trying to brush up on the available dope. M
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

There was time when the Balkan war clouds were looked upon as smoke nufsances. but 1t is not that way to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

Even in New York state where one out of every A has an auto, the owner has about all he can tend to taking the other 43 for trial spins.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The attitude of Greece has brought no results thus far like pouring oil on the troubled waters.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12

they develop conditions which men ace society.-Meriden Record
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-12
The Circulation of The Bulletin

The Bulletin has the largest circulation of any paper in East srn Connecticut and from three to four times larger than that of any In Norwich. It is delivered to over 5000 of ths 4so5s houass n Norwich. and read by ninety. three per cent. of tine people. In Windhan 1t is d~-.vered to over 300 houses. in Putnam and Dan.eison to over 1,1oo and in all of these places 1t is ecnsid- cred the local daily.
 Eastern Connecticut has forty. nine towns. one hundred and sixty five postoffice districts. and cfse. rural free delivery routes.
 The Bulletin is sold in every town on all of the R. F. D. routes in Eastern Connecticut.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 2S8. Appropriation for Support of Hospital For Nervous Diseases.

Appropriates the sum of s736.ls1. .00 for the support and maintenance and necessary repairs of the Arkansas Hospital for Nervous Diseases. for the term of two years, beginning April 1, 1915. and ending March 3l. 1917. No money appropriated for one purpose shall be used for another. All persons employed to be under direction of Stu perintendent. The following items ve- toed by the Governor: Item No. 22. for salary of two telephone operators 1900 00 Item No. 23. for salary of two ushers. sl.200.00; Item No 26. for sal ary of one female hydrotherapy opera tor. $1 .320: Item No. 27. for salary of assistant female hydrotherapy. s600.00; Item No. 30, for salary of male at tendants. S0.000.00: Item No. 31. for salary of female attendants. S2b, GOO. .00; ; Item No. 5S. for salary of paper hanger. painter and kalsominer. Sl 10000; Item No. 59. for salary of four stenographers. $4,S00 %: Item No. CO., to purchase pc riodicals and hooks, S50000; Item No 6i. for scientific equipment. S, GOO. co {; Item No. 65. for salary of florist, s1,- 200.00; Item No 66. for grave markers, S2.000.00 Item No. 67, for maintenance of four mules and six horses, g. GOO. co {; Item No. 69. for purchase of iron beds S3,000.00: Item No. 70, for installing new bakery. s6.00000: Item No 72 for the erection of an annex to the Infirm- ary. s25.00000; Item No. 73. for the erection of a new laundry building and equipping the same. .00000 Act in force from April l. 1915.
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 25, 19l5.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 28o. Appropriation for the State Uni versitx

Appropriates the sum of S297, ,9b5.a7
 for the support and maintenance of the
 University Of Arkansas, and the main
 tenance of the College of Agriculture
 Said College of Agriculture is author
 ized to accept from the United States
 government any sums coming to the
 state oi Arkansas from the national
 government, under the terms of the
 smith Lever Agricultural Extension
 Act, passed by the Congress of the
 United States. and approved by the
 President May &, 1914 Board of
 Trustees may employ purchasing agent
 for the University, who shall give bond
 for the faithful performance of his du-
 ties. All purchasing for the Universi-
 ty shall be made through this agent.
 Each employe of the institution shall
 present his or her account at the end of each month to the financial officer
 Of the University. which, when al- lowed. shall be endorsed and filed with the Auditor Of State, who shall draw payment of the same. All persons who sell goods, wares and merchandise of any kind for the use of the State Uni versity, or who shall perform any ser vice for the same. shall present at the end of each month. to the financial of- ficer of the University. an itemized ac- count, and the claimant or his agent | shall append to the demand an afiida- wit of its justice. and the same shall be paid upon warrant of the Auditor l to the State Treasury. All accounts filed for goods and supplies shall be
 made in duplicate and itemized form. No claim shall be allowed or paid from any of the funds appropriated by the State in any other manner than herein provided. All claims allowed shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees at | each meeting for their investigation l and approval, The provisions of Sec tions 10, II, l2 and l3 shall not apply
 to the Student Labor Fund, nor to stu dent fees, nor to any funds except those held in the state treasury for the use of the University. Any officer pr employe who shall violate any of the provisions of this act shall be tined in any sum not less than $100. co nor more than sl,000.00. and be imme- aiately removed from office.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
Approved March 24, 1915.
ACT NO. PAP. Blue Sky Law.

Prevents fraud in the sale and disposition of contracts, stocks, bonds, or other securities sold Or offered for sale within the state of Arkansas by any dealer, firm, com pany, association or corporation. for eign or domestic, by requiring an in spection of such contracts, stocks, bonds. or other securities, and an in- spection of the business of such per sons, firms, companies. associations or corporations, including dealers and agents, and such regulation and super vision of the business of said persons, firms, companies. associations or cor porations, including dealers and agents. as may be necessary to pre- vent fraud in the sale within this state of any contracts, stocks, bonds, or other securities. and provides a penalty of not more than $1,000. % or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or both fine and Imprisonment may be imposed Act in force from passage
 Approved March "A, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 299. Regulating the Practice of Public 40 countinn

Regulates the practice of public ac- counting: creates a Board of Account ancy; provides for the granting of cer- tificates and the registration Of certi- fled accountants. etc. Any citizen of the United States having place for the regular transaction of business and having a certificate of his quail ifcation from the Secretary of State is authorized to style himself and be known as a certified public accountant. The Governor shall, within thirty days after the passage of this act, appoint three persons, who shall constitute the Board of Accountancy, which shall de- termine the qualifications of all per sons applying for certificates under this act. Examinations shall be held at least once each year and applicants must be high school graduates. over the age of twenty five years. and of good moral character. All expenses shall be paid from fees collected from examinations. etc. Examinations may be waived of persons who have been engaged in a reputable practice for three years. The board may cancel or revoke certificates for cause. The pen atty for the violation of this act shall be a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars. or imprisonment in the county jail not less than three months, or by both hne and Imprisonment. Ac1 in force from passage.
 Approved March 30, lS15
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 33a. Creating and Establishing Road im- provement Districts in Arkansas.

Provides for the creation of road im- provement districts in the state of Ar kansas for the purpose of building. constructing and maintaining the highways of the state. County courtS must make orders for said districts owners or property may appeal from Judgment of County Court. but appeal shall not delay progress of work al- ready commenced. Districts organized shall be considered as body politio and corporate. Commissioners shall organize by electing officers. and shall take oath of office May call upon State Highway Engineer for assistance in preparing plans. etc. and may bor- row money for the purpose of con- strhction. Board of assessors to be named by the County Court, said as sessors to assess benefits and damaYss and to have the same advertised Az grieVed land owners may appeal to the Circuit Court. Property not included in district may be included in assess- ment If boundaries are extended to tn- ciude said lands, Commissioner are authorizh to alter plans of improve ment at any time. and assessments may be raised or lowered and reassess- ments of benefits may be made Taxes levied on property in district shall he lien upon all property within the dis. trict. Local assessments of benefta shaR be paid in annual installmente and collector of taxes shall colleoe taxes provided for herein as other taxes are collected. No money Is to be paid out except upon order of the board. Fu.ds of the district are to be deposited in the bank paying the high est rate of interest. If first tax levied proves insufficient for the purpose for which 1t is levied. additional levy may be made. In the matter of collecting delinquent taxes. lands may be sold for taxes, and the act prescribes manner in which suits may be brought for the collection Of said taxes Commission CTS are authorized to issue bonds or other evidences of debt, and may ad- vertise for bids on work ( improve ment: may purchase material and em- ploy agents, Assessments may be lev- jed and tax collected so long as neces- sary to pay bonds or other obligations Commissioners shall file annual state- ment with county clerk. Commission CTS and assessors not liable for dam ages. Unlawful for board or other of ficers to pledge honds Route of road may be changed under certain condi- tions. Owners of real property may have assessments made by jury if they so desire. No appeal allowed to delay progress of work. County Court shall be open at all times for the pur- pose of making orders or entering Judgments. and injunctions shall not be allowed to delay progress oi work; and this act does not repeal any special acts providing for the creation of spe- cial road improvement districts Sec tions 39 to 77 of Act 303 of the Acts of 1913 repealed. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 90. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18

ble The holder of security of receipt not deemed to warrant genuiness of said receipt A warehouseman or any officer fraudulently issuing receipt for goods, shall be guilty of a crime and shall be punished by Imprisonment not exceeding one year or by fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or by both. Com mon rules in law and equity to govern all cases under this act This act does not apply to receipts issued before the taking effect of this act Act in force from September l, 1915.
 Approved March 26, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 326. Repeats Act No. 323 of the Acts ef
 1o13

Requires the clerk of the Supreme Court to furnish reporter with copy of decisions within thirty days after ex- piration of time for filing motions. The reporter shall superintend the printing and binding of the reports Printing of reports to be let to the lowest bidder. and all bidders shall filo bond to the state in the sum of S5,- 900. conditioned for the faithfui per formance of the contract Contractor shall deliver reports to the Secretary of State, who shall deliver to the con- tractor receipt showing number of vol umes so delivered to him. Payment for printing shall be made by Auditors warrant drawn on State Treasury. The reporter shall prefix to each decision notes containing the points decided therein. Reports shall be printed on continuous paging until there shall be sufficient matter 10 form a volume of GOO pages. Complete index shall be published with each volume. Printer shall furnish reporter with one good proof reader. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 30. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18

The following items vetoed by the Governor: Maintenance and expenses of the Department of the College Of Arts and Sciences. $10.000.00; mainte- nance and expenses of the College of Engineering, $14,000.00: improving campus. etc, $1 1,500.00: furniture for boys 'dormitory, $1.0e0.o0; infirmary furnishings and maintenance. $2,000. %; library, including books, magazines. etc. s2.000.0 printing and stationary. $2.000.00; plumbing. S2,000.00; re- pairs and carpenter. $2.000.00; summer school, 5000. .00; department of animal husbandry, $3,500.00: department of horticulture, $2,000.00 department of veterinary science, S2,000.00; branch experiment station. $6,00000; soil In- vestigation and survey, $2.000.00; printing fund. S1 100000; home econom- ics. sS.000.00. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved except items vetoed. March 27, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 34O Appointment of Special County Judoes bv Governor

Provides that when any county judge of the state shall be physically unable to attend to the business of his court to such an extent that the business of the county and Probate Court shall suffer on account of such physical dis- ability, the circuit judge of the district in which the county is located shali have authority to certify to the Cover nor the physical disability of such county judge. and the Governor shall appoint someone to hold the County and Probate Court and receive the same fees as the regular judge until such time as said regular Judge shaIi he physically able to resume his ofA- ciai duties. Act in force from pas. sage.
 Approved March 3l. 1918.
The Spectator., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 23t. Taxing Gifts, Legacies, inheritanees,
 

Amends Sections 2 and 3 of Act No. 197 of the Acts of 1913. entitled An Act to establish tax ou gifts. legacies, inheritances, bequests, successions and transfers, to provide for its collection and to direct the dis position of it's proceeds, to provide for the enforcement of liens created by this act, and for suits to quiet title against claims or liens arising here under, and to repeal an act entitled An act to impose a tax based upon the right of succession to gifts, lega- cies and inheritances in certain cases, and to provide for the collection of such taxes approved May 31, 1909, and all acts and parts of acts in con- hict herewith" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23. 1915.