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The Washington times., 1916-09-19

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The Washington times., 1916-09-19

his ROD. which he had left standing
against = tree, had been upset. On re-
trievinn Il ne found that something was
fast 10 the line. II was q chicken.
For twenty minutes Fred played that
chicken ell around the barnyard. Then
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

after two-week fishing trip at Budd
Lake, swartswood lake and Lake Nom
bashn. He caught nothing until ne
reached Lake Mombasha.
while he was talking TO the boarding
house proprietor there he noticed that
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
Persevering Angler
Catches a Chicken

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

the recognition of the fact that 1t would display bad judgment to dis regard them. 1t is apparent from the statement which has been issued to the effect that an agreement has been reached which has entirely satisfied the representatives of the people, that a new policy is in operation in that country and that the people of Rus sia have much more to look forward to than they ever did in the past.
 This 3f course must be looked upon as an important compromise, but it will be one which will have great ef- feet upon the nation. It insures first of all the unity of the nation and that is of the greatest importance at this time when the talk has been going around about a separate peace. Rus sia has made many blunders during this and other wars, but if 1t has been brought to a realization of it's weakness in this respect by these de- mands it is one of the best things that could have happened to the na- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

the mythical monsters an explanation of such dangers Scyila was supposed to be a horrible creature with six heads and a dozen feet, who parked like a dog. She dwelt in lofty cave from which she rushed whenever a ship tried to pass beneath, and she would snatch the unlucky seamen from the rigging or as they stood at the helm endeavoring to guide their vessel through the perilous passage Charybdis dweit under rock only a bowshot away, on the opposite shore The second creature sucked in and blew out seawater three times a day, and woe to the ship caught in the maelstrom of it's mouth
 Poets who came after the great Greek band embroidered the legend to suit their fancy. Ovid, for example. described Scy11a as :he heanSful daughter of q sea-god who incurred the jealousy of one of .he immortals and who was changed into a sea-mon- ster. A second transformation made her a rock perilous to navigators Some poets described Charybdis as an old woman who seized and devoured the cattle of Hercules, and in punish ment for this act the demigods fath- |er, all-powerful Zeus, cast her into the sea where her appetite persisted, but her tastes changed from cattle to ships and seamen."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
ACTION THAT IS NEEDED.

It is impossible to restore the lives lost when a trolley car crashed through an open draw and disappear ed beneath the waters of Fort Point channel, Boston, but it is entirely pos sible to prevent the repetition of such tragedy and that is what the pub lie service commission of Massachu- setts has determined to do by it's or der to street railway companies in that state operating cars over draw bridges to establish positive stops at each bridge and to arrange for the placing of black and white striped gates which will work automatically with the bridge.
 This action is taken as the direct result of the investigation of that channel affair where in the opinion of the inspector it was the failure of the motorman to stop his car at a sign 200 feet from the draw opening which made the catastrophe possible and had there been an observance of the requirement it might have been prevented.
 With such a revelation it is time for positive action, and while the remedy is being applied in one place it is the part of wisdom to see that all sucn danger spots are equally well guarded. It is not often that cars plunge through open draws but when they do there is usually a large loss of life and whatever bother and ex- pense may be caused by the new or der, it must be realized that it is fully justified even as are other steps which are taken in behalf of prevention Every order of the kind is to be en- couraged where it means a check on the squandering of lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
THE BRITANNIc TRAGEDY.

To say that the world is shocked over the torpedoing of a hospital ship whether 1t happened to be the largest or the smallest in service. is but ex- pressing 1t mildly, but when the claim is made that the Britannia was sent to th49bottom by such a. method it in- dicates the desperation of a belliger- ent nation and It's willingness to add to It's already long list of horrors.
 Such vessel did not permit of a mistake being made. Its size did not admit of such an excuse being offered, particularly when such vessels carry broad red bands and fly special flags, and if, as claimed. it was in fact a torpedo which sent it to the bottom it must be looked upon as one of the most dastardly acts of the war and one which could have had no other object than the deliberate determine ton to take the lives of the sick and injured.
 Except for certain past conduct there would be an unwillingness to believe that any such cold blooded deed could be carried out, but it is impossible to forget the fact that other hospital ships have been sunk with large loss of life, merchant vessels have been attacked and sunk, carrying with them hundreds of non combatants and even neutral vessels have failed to receive warning before they were sent to the bottom. Such utter disregard for humanity in the past only gives weight to the believe that the same ruthless practice has been resorted to in this instance and those who are being blamed for 1t are the ones who have directed suspicion against themselves by their deeds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
MIR. HUGHEs' MESSAGE.

Much has been said about the with holding the message of congratula- tions to President Wilson by Charles F. Hughes, but it qhas been recognized all the time that once the facts had been definitely settled there would be no hesitation in making such an ex- precision as ordinarily goes from the defeated to the successful candidate.
 The criticisms which have been made over the delay have been occa- stoned by the fact that the election differed from the most of those in the past. This was made quite evident by the early assumption that MT. Hughes had been elected. Former methods of judging the final outcome by the early tendency in important states were re- sponsible for that mistake. It was a Jumping at conclusions, which had been followed in the past with suc- cess but on this occasion was not re- liable. This was due to the closeness of the election and to the fact that one section of the country was not showing the same preference for can- didates that the other was.
 The closeness of the vote has left the matter in doubt. It is but nat ural that that doubt should be cleared up before either admitting defeat or making claims for victory when prac- tically every precinct had an impor- tant part in the final result. This MT. Hughes makes clear in his message but he does not hesitate to wish the president a successful administration once the figures have been shown to be against him. His attitude has been no different than would have been followed with good judgment had the election gone the other way.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Trouble Was With The South.

me irouDie was WIrn ne Soutn.
 MT. Editor: Our friend, "Southern- er,' in his letter in The Bulletin of November IS, states that the south ern people were not rebels or traitors in seeding from the Union It would he rather interesting to know just what his definition of these two words would be.
 treated child leaving the parental roof in sorrow rather than in anger. The facts are-to continue his methaphor- that this particular child departed from the family roof-tree because it could not rule the entire household The was was not caused by the North interfering with slavery. but by slav- cry interfering with the North For forty years preceding 1860 the nation had been endeavoring to pacify the South by concessions and compro-
 mises. About the only remaining thing that could have been done
 would have been to turn the entire
 country over, bag and baggage. to the
 slave power.
 "Southerner'' bids us to read in
 shame of the ill treatment of Jeff
 Davis while in prison, but he fails to
 mention the fiendish tortures inf1ict-
 ed EDon thousands of Union soldiers
 in Andersonville and Libby, James
 Russell Lowell says in the Bige1ow
 Papers: 'Td sooner take my chance to
 stan at judgment where your mean
 est slave is, than 4t Gods bar hoP up a
 han ez drippin' nd ez yourn, Jeff Davis' :1T He might well read with profit and instruction of the outrages committed
 in Kansas and Nebraska upon peace able settlers from the free states by border ruffians, and how the right of suffrage and free speech in these territories was stif1ed by the minions fof the slave power imported from the South. '@ i-~.e >".5 2 < "Southerner'' shows the poverty of his argument by citing George Wash system. The fact is that Washington, Jefferson. and the founders of our re- public generally, regarded slavery as a grave evil but took no action | against it as they supposed it would die out in the South as it had in the North, not being able to foresee the great growth of the cotton industry which made slavery so profitable Apparently "Southerner1 does not regard the moral factor as having any force in political or business affairs | His theory appears to be that what | ever a man has in his possession he l is entitled to keep regardless of his method of obtaining it or it's effect upon his neighbors.
 If he is logical he would advise peo- pie with money invested in the liquor | bition to rise in insurrection. 1 There is no instance in history
 where rebels were treated with amnes- i ty equal to that displayed by oul government toward the leaders of the rebellion.
 We all know what their fate would l have been had they dealt with Eng
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
THE ApAMsoN LAW.

The importance of knowing just what the Adamson- law means for all concerned, and whether 1t is uncon- stitutional, cannot be disregarded. It is appreciated by the railroad men, the railroads and the government that there is far from clear understand ing of the law and it is but natural that the matter should be cleared up before the law goes into effect.
 Steps to bring this about have been taken by the railroads in the suits which they have filed in the federal courts. Whether or not that case in which Judge Hook, for the purpose of getting the question before the high est court In the> land at the earliest possible moment that a decision may be rendered by the first of the year, held the law to be unconstitutional is the one which eventually goes to the supreme court, there is evidence to support the belief that an early consideration of the law will take place.
 Ordinarily the action of the rail- roads for an injunction preventing the law from being put into effect would take its course and in that event it might be many months be- fore the supreme court reached it, but the situation is such that the country demands an early finding rel ative to its constitutionality, and be- ing of such importance it will take precedence over matters which can wait. It is the preliminaries which are now being hastened and as soon as there has been an agreement be- tween the government and the rail roads as to the particular case which is to be argued, little should stand in the way of the desired end being &C., complished.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
BULLETINS SPECIAL YALE. LETTER
University Presented Book and Papers by Capt Koeng Fall Rowing Season Ended-Only One Change in Foot ball Team Which Meets Revolutionary Society Changes PoEcy-Swimming Team Prospects

Thirteen men from Post Graduate de- partments, eleven Academic Seniors and twenty Seniors from the Scientific School were also4 elected.
 The prospects for a championship swimming team are exceedingly good this year. l.. A. Ferguson 1917 s, who was the highest individual point win ner of the Inter-C Collegiate League last year, and who is captain of the Uni versity team this year, is probably the most valuable man on the team. C.. B. Schlaet, 1917 s, captain of the team last year; A. c. Rosener 1918; R. B. Mayer 1918 S; Captain Ferguson and J. V. Jenks 1918 $, should furnish suf- ficient material for winning relay team. Clark Hopkins 1917 will un- doubtedly be a valuable man in the 220 yard swim.
 In the fancy dive Yale has two ex- cellent men, M. s. Benjamin 1917 S; and w. Scobey 1917 S. With .he erection of uniform boards in all the tanks of the members of the Inter Collegiate Swimming Association this year, the diving competition will be much better. Heretofore it has been more a question of familiarity with the board than real ability. Both Benjamin and Scobey, with two years experience, should prove very valuable to the team.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
AGREEMENT IN RUSSIA.

Not little interest has been mani Tested in the outcome of the present session of the Russian duma- It has been evident that the people have been clamoring for reforms and com ing at this time when the nation is engaged in the gigantic European war, 1t has been appreciated that those who have been presenting the demands have an increased leverage. They have struck at a time when their pleas cannot be ignored. Too much depends upon the nation being kept from revolt to openly antagonize such a portion of the populace at this time or to manifest a disposition to cast aside without consideration the several petitions.
 As the result of the demands and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

conceded. Hence the investigation of the relations between congress, the interstate commerce commission and the state commissions. An inquiry intended to improve conditions is com mendable. Much may be accomplished if the various parties learn that one reason of the trouble is lack of regu- lation by men who have practical knowledge of railroad financing and operation. The country needs thou sands of miles of new track. But con- struction has been halted. investors are not putting their money into new railroads. They are afraid of sys- tenn of regulation which decreases rev. enues and increases expenses. One remedy is to have the regulating done by competent men. Will this solution of the problem appeal to the repre- sentatives of the federal and the state governments who are trying to find out
 what is the matter with the rail, road d?"-Providence Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

The principal item in the submarine Deutschland's supposedly secret cargo is said to be nickel; and most of It is from Canada! What Q feat for the Deutschland's directors, 10 obtain war supplies from a British colony by dew ious methods, and to carry it across the ocean under the very kee1s of the British navy that rules the waves!" Whatever commercial value the Deutschland may havc, and whatever point there may be in it's masked threat to the United States, the strange crafts greatest value to the Germans must lie in it's ability to make the lion mad. The more fury Britain wastes on inward funfng the less she will have to use against the outer enemy.-New Haven Times Leader
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

When the railroad brotherhoops adopt an antagonistic attitude toward any legislation aimed to prevent strike before full investigation, tht
 simply resort to the same tactics used by the railroad managers against the Adamson law. President Wilson's idea is to make it impossible for strike to take place on interstate railroad lines
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

Torrington is considering the advisi- bility of becoming a city and study of charter Is under way. Torriugton will no doubt go through the same ex- perience as other places, and that is increased taxation. City management under present conditions is expensive, as the small city is not satisfied until its has all the frills of the larger city, including regalia of officials which amounts to considerable from a taxa tion ndpoint.-Midiletown Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

There can be little surprise that the Belgians at Dinant' rebel at the Ger man order to rebuild their village when it is considered what the allies are doing to all of them where the Teutons show resistance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

It is strange how quick the bel ligerent nations discover that certain points over which much hard fight ing is done are of no strategic i'm portance just as soon as the enemy captures them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

before a complete Investigation and report is made. The board of media ton then should determine the merits of all the questions in any given case. If the men are not then satisfied they have the right to strike. The proposed plan is merely to protect all sides in the controversies that may come up and at the same time offer protection to the public.-New Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

Constantine doesn't like the idea of turning over his arms and ammuni- tion to the allies. but if he is going to treat both sides alike he must re- member that Greek munitions and even soldiers have gotten into the hands of the Germans and BuIgar- ians.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

land, France or Germany, not to men, ton countries of despotic govern ment.
 Whatever evils might have existed during the period of reconstruction. the nation upon the whole showed re- markable patience and forbearance toward it's rebellious citizens
 A READER. Windham. Nov. 22, 1916
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

If it is so that produce has been allowed to rot in the fields and on cars in the middle west in order to put up the price, it Is time that those who are engaging in such robbery were put on diet of bread and water.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

The congresswoman- -elect from Montana finds that politics is a game which one cannot play successfully and keep out of the public eye.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

On setting out for his return to Germany, the commander of the Deutschland shows his faith in the old saying that if you don't succeed at first, try again.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

When it comes to introducing new reforms the six hour day recently an- nounced at Sing Sing indicates that Thomas Mott Osborne has a successor who is bound to command attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

William J. Bryan is leaving Nebras- ka for the solid south but according to the last election that only means leaving one democratic state for the other
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

The man on the corner says: The story teller may be conscientious to the extent of hoping that the tale he tells may some day come true.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

The advances in wages are being an nounced just in time to have consid- erable effect upon thefsale of turkeys, whatever the price may be-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
EDITORIAL NOTES.

About the only claim for progress which Carranza can make is in the frequency of Villas death.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

With bombs found in a sugar cargo on an American vessel. it looks as if General Laxity was again in charge of the loading operations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

A few months ago the Standard called attention to the tendency of merchants to use the sidewalks either for storing goods or as shipping de- partments. Attention was called to Water street, where wholesale pro- duce merchants blocked sthe walks so that pedestrians were greatly incon- venienced. Conditions were improved for a short time, but have now re- turned to their former state, both here and on other thoroughfares. Middle street is probably the most blocked in Bridgeport. On both sides from Wall to Gold streets, one is either obliged to thread ones way through lanes of bar rels, crates and grain bags or must watch closely in order not to receive a blow from an energetically swung hammer or have ones feet the recip- tent of a heavy piece of merchandise. There is in effect a city ordinance pro- hibiting blockade of sidewalk, but it is not enforced. There is also a fine attached as penalty for violation. But no, the pedestrian must walk into the middle of the street while truck loads machinery for a couple of hours by means of a runway blocking the sidewalk. He must dodge, delay, watch closely and wait patiently. It's always the average citizen who must bear the inconvenience, because he has no one to fight for him, to back him up, to take the mater up with lnd1fterent merchants with a view to securing re- lief. This is directly within the du ties of the police department. Organize and maintain an ordinance squad, If necessary, but do something, MT. Red gate. Can you get action, MT. Stan ley. For heavens sake, must the peo- pie always be the goats ?'-Bridge- port Standard.
 \
 Partial failure, at least, of federal and state raDuIatio of railroads {,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The professional chauffeurs of the state are going to ask the next legisla- ture to set apart the professionals by giving them special licenses, the re- quirements of which shall be per sonal examination and road driving tests, under the supervision of com petent examiners. The object of this is apparent, and it is a worthy object. The men who make their living by chauffeuring have a right to be pro- tected from the competition of the un- skilled and incompetent, and the pub lie still more needs protection from the unskilled and incompetent The bill, as proposed, would be a step in advance of the present arrangement, which offers practically no restrictions on the driving of motor cars, but a better step still would be the passage of law requiring road tests for all persons who drive cars, whether as professional chauffeurs or not Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-24

Partial failure, at least, of federal and state regulations of railroads is
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-02-04
The Woman's Club.

At the Woman's club meeting held at
the club rooms the subject of the after.
noon was "The Rivers of the United
States and papers were read by Mes
danes q. E. Psrdee, F. A. Watts and
L. F. Miner. Mrs. Pardee gave vivid
description of the Mississippi and Colo.
RADIO rivers, Mrs. Watts read an in
teresting paper on the st. Lawrence
and Ohio rivers and Mrs. Miner told of
the Hudson and st. Mary's rivers.
A communication was read from Mrs.
d. d. Ashbaugh, president of the state
federated clubs, stating that Mrs. Frank
Greenman Of this city had been sp.
pointed chairman of the state educa-
tiOnal department of rural schools.
The appointment places Mrs. Green
man on the state board. Members of
the club are gratified by the honor that
thus comes to one of their number.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-02-04
Basket Ball.

The basket ball game at the high
school Friday was an interesting con-
test. The opposing team. the Lansing
high school FIVE. was victorious. the
final score being 26 to 90. At the end
of the first half the score was 10 to 1S
in favor of Owosso.
A preliminary game between two
girls teams from the high school called
the Reds" and "Blues" resulted in a
victory for the "Red" side, the score
being 8 to- A.
The girls will play Laingsburg here
Friday night and the high school boys
team will play at Grand Ledge.
The Owosso high school girls basket
ball team defeated the Eaton Rapids
team Friday night in a particularly
fast game by score Of II to 8.
Team work exemplified by the visi-
tors, accounted for the result. At the
end of the first half the score was 8 to
8. Owosso accelerated the pace and
clearly outplsyed their opponents in
the second period.