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Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-22

This is not only unnecessary" said the blue eyed girl with great dignity, 'it is ridiculous. I had no idea that any one would be here to meet me. am perfectly able to take care of myself"
 'tNo one who knows you as well as do would doubt that for a moment" " agreed the brown eyed man politely.
 Then I shan't detain you any longer" said the young woman and she extended a small, silk gloved hand.
 The brown eyed man took and held it. Polly" he said. you can't hold a grudge to save your life You've for given me already. knew you would, if you ever gave me a chance to see you. I shall never cease to thank your mother for writing me that you were going to take this train. Let's start back where We left off three months ago."
 The blue eyed girl tugged at her hand and released it.
 The edges of her dignity were a 1it- tie frayed. but her voice was deter mined.
 Bob" she said. will you go home, and stop botherinG me?"
 T will not" replied the brown eyed man. T owe a duty to your mother. She asked me to see that you got across town safely, and to put you on the s: Is train at the Northwest tern station, and I intend to do it."
 Mamma never will realize" walled the blue eyed girl, that I'm grown up."
 How can she" he wondered. when you wear a sailor hat with blue flow CTS on It, and persist in looking fifteen and a half? Will you let me call a taxi?''
 T will not" said Polly, in her turn.
 Then we must be starting It's a long walk. May I,'' he pleaded, Carry your umbrella 2"
 T think a great deal of this um- brella," announced Polly. 'Tt has associations" But her voice sounded cross, and the little shake she gave it was almost vindictive. T think I'd better carry it myself. Bobby (this was q last appeaD. won't you please go home?"
 Then come!" snapped the blue eyed girl. If l must be chaperoned and personally conducted and tagged after come on! And catch me if you can!" She slipped through the crowd at the gate.
 He caught her at the entrance of the station and tried to take her arm, but she slid out of his reach and kept just a step or two ahead of him. The wind met them as they turned the corner and wrapped her tightly in her long blue coat.
 such a clinate!" said the blue eyed girl. T don't think much of your city!"
 You used to like it well enough" :" answered the brown eyed man.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

is a better educated country Accord ing to a report made Dec. 8, 1914, by II. w. FOght of the United States bu- reau of education, only one person in every thousand in Denmark Is unable to read and write, as compared with seven out of every thousand in the United States. Of 260,00O Danish chil- dren of school age, only 370 failed to attend schoCl in 1911. Is it not true that woman suffrage has made the greatest gain in the nations and states where the people have valued educa- tion the highest? There is one most excellent provision in the election laws of Denmark that might be adopted by us to our advantage Men and wom- en must be 29 years old before they can cast their first vote.
 How long will antis continue to as- sert that woman do not want to vote? Denmark has answered them. What the Intelligent women of Denmark wanted intelligent women all over the world are asking for, and will get when the people are educated. Dr. Butler in his address to a graduating class in Columbia college said: One may De intellectual without being in telligent 4 distinction which ex- plains why so many intellectual people move in narrow grooves. Woman suf- frage, like all great reforms, will grow just in proportion as people increase in intelligence.
 MARINDA c. BUTLER ROBINSON.
 Danielson, June 21, 1915.
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Stories of the War
What Japan Planned.

If China had declined to meet the demands of the recent ultimatum by Japan, the Japanese program would nave been to capture Picking, which would have been "a matter before breakfast" and to have effected a mill Itary occupation of other centers of political power and wealth, according to semi official newspapers.
 The Japan Times, a journal printed in English, but controlled by repre- sentative and infuential Japanese, which is usually believed to have good to outline the course Japan would take, even before the diplomatic crisis with China had been passed.
 In most quarters its publication of these details, customarily forbidden before the outbreak of war, was re- garded as officially inspired, very like ly with the object of convincing China that Japan was determined and would brook no delay.
 The article made it clear that the Independent action which Japan in her ultimatum said she would take if China was obdurate, would not nec- essarily be war. It would be better styled perhaps, military and naval occupation of China pending ac- ceptance of the Japanese demands. Nevertheless, 1t would be effectively an execution of the demands by force of arms,
 The general staff had estimated the military force of China at AT divisions, including 100000 troops of modern training and 15O,0O0 men of the old schoo However, as these troops were scattered all over the Chinese Empire, their mobilization and concentration would be difficult.
 Japan's military base would be es- tablished at TientSin. A fundamental necessity being the control of the prin- cipal means of communication, the Tientsin4Pukow and Picking -Mukden railroads would have to be captured. Their occupation would firmly estab- fish a Japanese foothold in China The troops stationed at Tsingtau would be able to occupy Tsinanfu in a min ute.' The northern part of the Tient- sin-Pukow railway, that is, the line be- tween Tientsin and Tsinan, could easi- ly be occupied, and with Tientsin the base of operation, Japanese soldiers would soon be seen marching on Pe- king. In Picking there was stationed one company of infantry, while in Tientsin were two companies, with machine guns. The soldiers in Picking would act as escort for Minister Hioki to Tientsin where he would embark in a warship and proceed to Japan.
 The account declared that in the south moves would have to be made Jointly by army and navy, and then the better part of China would be under JapanesaS swaXsz. Special. carsJ
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COMPLETE THE EXAMINATIONS

There is cause for satisfaction that the tests which have been made of the city water shows that it does not contain any typhoid germs, or pos sess other dangerous qualities. It would have been cause for greater satisfaction had it been kept in a drinkable condition instead of mak- ing 1t necessary for the past three weeks for a general focking to springs and wells many of which had been lit tie used for a long time.
 That the city water is not the cause of the several cases of typhoid which have appeared makes it necessary that all other possible sources be investi- gated at once in order that any in- crease in the number of cases may be prevented, and that the trouble may be checked at the source. There is always a danger connected with the drinking of water from wells which are not in regular use or from milk supplies where improper care may have been taken. It is therefore important in behalf of the health of the com munity that the matter should not be allowed to drop with the favorable re- port on the city water but that the investigation should be continued un- til all possible sources of contaminated drinking water or milk are eliminated.
 The cases of sickness at the present time shoud furnish plenty of oppor- tunity for immediate tests for if there are any danger spots from which ty- phoid can be distributed they cannot be discovered any too soon. Now that investigations have been started they should not be- allowed to lag at the half way point.
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what his country requires of him. He works in the gunshops or fights in the trenches with equal faithfulness. The British mechanic drinks and Ioafs be- cause he can earn as much in three days as he formerly received for a weeks work. In our cotton belt the Negro field hands act that way. Has the English mechanic fallen in the scale of civilization to the level of the black man? He appears to be still lower for he adds to the weak ness of his black brother treachery to his native land. The situation Is crit ical and does not admit of further temporizing with reasonable labor leaders"
 It will be a disagreeable duty for Great Britain if it has to resort to conscription for labor but if 1t comes the responsibility will lie to a large extent with labor itself
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SECRETARY OF STATE

If it results, as now thought prob able. that the president appoints Act ing Secretary Robert Lansing as perma- nent secretary of state, there will be neither surprise nor criticism It Is a recognized fact that the position calls for one who is in close touch with the foreign relations and this is particu- larly important just at this time be- cause of the many questions relating thereto which are now before that de- pertinent In the formulating of this country's position MT. Lansing has of necessity been in constant touch. He is thoroughly acquainted with the ad- ministration's policy and he has all the matters at his fingers ends. He possesses the ability to handle the i'm portant duties and it thus becomes apparent that for the same reason that he was named as secretary ad interim he can be relied upon to become a valued member of the official family.
 A number of other names have been suggested in connection with the appointment, including several who are already holding cabinet places, but in most instances their services are needed right where they are. The wisdom of refraining from the choice of a politician is evident. The presi- dent has seen the folly in such a course and he cannot afford to take any chance of a second fizzle with conditions as they are.
 The place calls for a man who is in sympathy with the president and this is assured in the case of MT Lansing in addition to which 1t is impossible to overlook the fact that he has had most valuable experience and is thoroughly grounded in international law. MT. Lansing is the logical man.
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Woman Suffrage.

MT. Editor: Recently our daily pa pers have given us very laudatory re- views of the most statesmanlike doc ument of the middle ages,' the Magma Charta In word pictures We have seen the heroes who seven hundred half of human liberty. The minds of men of all ages are led by one bright star. Cardinal Langton was the master mind Of that bloody century 1915, when the church, barons and people were united in that unique revolt against the tyranny of kings. It marked one if not the greatest event in the de- Velopment of humanity, for it was the beginning of the evolution of democra- cy which is still in the formative stage and will not be complete until women are recognized as people and entitled to the full dignity of citizen ship. Last winter it was my privilege to belong to a class in political science and 1t fell to me to give a digest of the inception and growth of the Magma Charta of England. The revolt which led to the inception of that Charta was the revolt against taxation without representation. One clause of the Magma Charta of the first representa- tive parliament in the world, the moth CT parliament of King Edward I in cerns all should be considered by all" This clause is the only foundation stone upon which a true democracy can be established and it has taken seven hundred years for the mind of man to recognize the truth of these words. It was the mind of a woman, Susan B. Anthony, that led the revolt against Q government that taxed wom- en without representation. Seven hundred years hence newspapers will write as brilliant editorials upon the evolution of woman suffrage as have been published recently upon the evo- lution of the Magma Charta. It Is well that the mind of the world has been riveted upon this first and greatest blow for the rights of the people, for it is good for us to recognize that every step that has been won in the fight for personal liberty on the soil of England has been marked by blood and destruction, even up to the present struggle of the suffragettes, and when we are tempted to heap upon their that men have fought through rivers of blood for the rights which they enjoy and which they refuse to the brave women who have born unmitigated Iniseries.
 American soil has been stained twice by the blood of it's bravest men-once in the revolution against taxation without representation and again for liberty of the black man. The 2oth century has opened in the thick of the battle for the rights of women, and it is B. battle that will be waged until the mind of man has acknow- ledged that there is only one righteous government. the government which writes in it's constitution the clause: That which concerns all must be considered by all" It is interesting to note that on June 12, 1915. the first Ma gna ChSrta was signed in the royal halls of Westminster, and on June 5th, 1915, King Christian of Denmark sign e6 the constitution which gave to the women of Denmark full suffrage on the same terms as men. No bloodshed was necessary to gain this political eman- cipation. Why should Denmark be so much more progressive than England and the United .Stetes?x Because she
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A BRITISH PROBLEM.

Strange as it may seem the great est trouble which Great Britain faces today is at home. It has not siIenced the enemy but the difficulties which it is experiencing in bringing labor to the realization, that. there is as great a need for. a. display of patriotism on its part asaby those who enlist or are in the field are serious and disturb ing. It4is in marked contrast to the manner fin which the people of other countries rally to the nations needs. It is a course which~is bound to react against themselves, if not the nation, and it is simply extending an invita- tion to the adoption of the conscrip- ton plan for securing 1aborers before such a method is found necessary to maintain the army ranks.
 As the New York Commercial well says 'Tt seems incredible that labor unionists will be permitted to handi- cap the army by refusing either to work or to let others do so. Yet that Is the case today Every. German. does
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ADVENTURE OF THE UMBRELLA

That was before I grew up," she told him, over her shoulder.
 It was a mad race across town. Once Bob interceded for a street car and once he spoke again of a taxi, but Polly turned a deaf ear to his Sug- gestions. Clasping the umbrella that had associations, she scudded along in the wind and he followed at her el- bow.
 street, Bob looked at his watch. Five minutes" he said. Polly quickened her pace to a run. He caught her arm, and they finished two more blocks in silence. Then, before their eyes, the bridge turned, slowly and deliberately.
 You can't make it," said Bob breathless1y.
 T can," said Polly, ready to cry. T must!''
 well" said Bob gravely. suit your self! Swim-or fly" Then he looked him. Polly" he asked accusingly, for he knew the blue eyed girl of old, Where's your suit case?'
 She gave a hysterical little laugh. T knew it," she cried. of course you had to ask me that! I tried my best angry and not to give you time to think, so that you wouldn't notice didn't have one. But now I suppose you have to know! I left it in the station when I changed cars at De- troit. And I was so sorry and so ashamed. I was going to sit up all night and never tell a soul. I've lost so many things" she finished con tritely.
 And you don't need anybody to take care of you" said the brown eyed man.
 ''The worst of it is that for two days I've lugged this horrible umbrella, when I don't need it any more than need two heads, just because mother thought it might rain. I lost my own the day before I left home. And this is Aunt Myra's. It is too big and it has a bone handle, and I hate bone handles! Being so careful of it was what made me forget my suit case. NOW" added Polly, with the calmness of despair, what are we going to do?"
 First" answered Bob exultantly, wen take a street car. Then we'll telephone my sister NIadge that you are coming there to spend the night. you again. Then we'll attend a show. Give me that umbrella!"
 Three hours later they left the thea ter in great content. Her hand was in the crook of his elbow. Polly" said the brown eyed man, Its great to get you back"
 She gave his arm an answering nt- tie squeeze as they stepped into the street. Then she laughed.
 Bob" said the blue eyed girl, put up that umbrella, dear, it's raining!"
 Great Scott!" said the brown eyed man, T left 1t on the street carl Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-22

Ansonia residents will give solid support to the health board, which now threatens prosecution of property owners, who persist in violation of the health laws after frequent warning to mend their ways and clean up their premises. The summer season is upon us and the accumulation of a filthy and germ breeding mixture of ashes, debris and garbage is certain to have a serious effect upon the public health. The officials who have in charge the proper sanitation of the city are within their rights and are performing pub lie service in bringing persistent of lenders against the laws of health into the police court. They should be fol- lowed up until they see the wisdom of doing as their neighbors are doing and keeping their premises clean and free from nuisances. When they do this, they will have complied with the reasonable demands of the health of ficials. If they won't do it voluntarily they should be forced to do it for the benefit of the public.-Ansonia Sem tinel.
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Appeal in Behalf of Van.

MT. Editor: A cry of especial need has come from the ancient city of Van, Eastern Turkey, which has recently been wrested from the Turks by the Russian soldiers.
 The city was partially burned and a thousand of the wounded are said to be in the American missionary hospi- tai, which is in desperate need of funds to provide for them. The Restitution among the people of the whole province is appalling and demands immediate response.
 Will not the people of Norwich at once send gifts of money to be admin iStered by Dr. Ussher and his asso- ciates?
 The proceeds of some attractive lace made by the women and girls of Van have already been forwarded for re- lief work. All who would like to send contributions or to purchase lace are asked to communicate with
 ELIZABETH B. HUNTINGTON.
 Norwich, June 21, 1915.
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would be taken to protect Japanese and other foreign residents.
 The journal continued:
 When the Centers of China are guarded by a garrison, the soldiers will be disbanded. Then all places will be put under the control of our army; peace and order are to be maintained by our military administration. If the Chinese army offers no resistance things will be carried out in peace: but when they show any resistance our soldiers will be obliged to fire upon them. And it is to be feared that en- gagements will take place between the Chinese and Japanese troops here and there, as the land of China is so extensive that peace cannot be estab- ished at momen's notice"
 In Manchuria. the program con- tlnues. the two divisions under Lieu tenant-Generals Hungo and Ando would be concentrated in Aukden and marshalled against the 17th, 18th and 20th divisions of the Chinese army. The two Chinese generals, Chan Tso- lin and Peng Lin-ko, who command these divisions, would soon surrender when informed of the real situation. The northern part of the Peking -NIuk- den railway would be captured by Japanese troops Great forces would then be landed at some points in the province of ChihH; Picking would be seized Immediately. Indeed, the fall of Picking. as stated, would be a mat ter before breakfast"
 The outline concluded:
 Tn the south the power of our navy will soon tell. The Chinese ships can immediately be swept from the coast: and our land forces can be disem- parked without any difficulty. The British troops Garrisoned in Hong kong may be asked to cooperate with our soldiers in this part of the coun- try. Thus our troops will carry all be- fore them wherever they go in the land"
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The moral of the recent fatality in the north end is not that firearms are ngerous-nobody needs to be con- vinced of that. It is that loaded fire arms lying around loose are danger ous. Every careful hunter unloads his weapon whenever he reaches camp. or arrives home, or enters a house in- tending to stay, and the more con- sCientious will unload when they leave the woods and enter upon a highway. No rifle or shotgun should be left where children can handle it, anyway. It is bad for the gun. But if they do get hold of it, it should be impossible for them to discharge it and the way to insure this is to take 1t apart, if it will come apart, and to keep the am intuition somewhere else.-Waterbury Republican,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-22

The idea of the League of Peace is to secure membership in a league of powerful nations the purpose of which would be to endeavor by combined pressure to settle issues without re- sort to the breaking of treaties and war. Professor Taft and his associ- ates do well to lay their plan before the world at this time as the day is coming when men will be wishing to turn their attention to making war less frequent. That day is coming as soon as the present conflict is over and the world pauses to ponder over the awful costs of the confagration- New Haven Union
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-22

New Britain's municipal ice ven ture was not a success. In fact. it has been. a failure From the start it has been a losing game financially The city has tried to sell ice at cost, but the undertaking was not success full. The price fixed by the council was too low and all was chaos. To let the job out by contract was the next move. This experiment resulted in a collapse, and now the water de- partment is attempting to devise some means of disposing the crop stored in the shed at Shuttle Meadow. Even the shed is a failure. It is on the verge of falling down.-New Brit ain Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-22

People who do strange and uncon- ventional things in respect to sex re- lations are frequently merely foolish, sometimes they are half insane. There Is the Halliday woman, who married Edward T. Dana, son of Richard Henry Dana of Cambridge, two or three years ago, under such queer publicity of their social notions, re- pudiating. the laws and conventions of society. Now she has committed sui eide, and according to her profession before death, has been buried in grave without any ceremonial. Her husband, as bad a crank as she, re- fused to have a hearse to take the
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century, the new way, the sure, pain less. simple way. It makes a fellow really feel foolish after he's used toe eating salves, corn biting ointments toe-bundling bandages, blood bringing razors, knives, files, scissors, jabbers and what-nots, when he uses just 2 drops of "GETS-IT'' and sees his corn vanish. The difference is divine Just try it. You won't vince when you put on your shoes in the morning calluS, wart or bunion.
 "GETS-IT" is sold by druggists everywhere, 25c a bottle or sent direct by B. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago.
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Thirty Six for 25 Cents

Dr. Kings New Life Pills are now supplied in weII-corked glass bottles, containing 36 sugar coated white pills, for 25c. One pill with a glass of water before retiring is an average dose. Easy and pleasant to take. Effective and positive in rssuIts. Cheap and day take dose to-night-your Con- stipation will be relieved in the morn ing. 36 for 25c. at all Druggists.
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NeuraIaia Pains stonned.

You don't need to suffer those agon- izing nerve paints in the face, head, arm, shoulders, chest and back. Just apply as few drops of soothing Sloan's Liniment; lie quietly a few minutes You will get such relief and comfort! Life and the world will look brighter Get a bottle to-day. ounces for 25c., at all Druggists. Penetrates without rubbing