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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-24
WILSON OR TAFT ACCEPTABLE
AS PEACEMAKERS

Berlin, May 24.-Either President
Wilson or eX-President Taft would
be acceptable to German Socialists
as a peacemaker, Philip Schiede-.
mann, German Socialist leader, in
formed the United Press today.
The appointment Of a new food
dictator" in Germany, Schiedemann,
added, will destroy allied hopes. of
victory through the blockade rand
compel England to make peace.
''The Socialists are always for
peace" said Schiedemann, who re-
Gently interpeIIated the chancellor in
the reichstag on peace discussions.
q personally am convinced that the
chancellor desires peace. He has so
indicated twice in reichstag speeches
and once in the note to America.
ReiChstag members believe that if
Germany solves the food problem,
England will be compelled to make
peace, because in this manner the
blockade problem will be solved"
Rome, May 24.-Pres. Wilson's re
ply to Pope Benedict's reported peace
message has reached vatican.
1870
ROOSEVELT PRAISES GLOVER
Washington, May 24.-'Absolute-
ly the highest man in Washington
from the standpoint of integrity and
general knowledge" was Col Roose-
velt's characterization of G. c. Glow
er on the witness stand here in the
Iatter's behalf. Glover, head of the
Riggs bank, is being tried on charge
Of perjury.
-O-O-
EHDADu pDIEEc
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06

once, but the only damage was a few
bruises to my hips and a piece Of my
nose and shin.
Il climbed up again, secured the bot
tom end of the rod, UNFINISHED it, and
this time we all came down together
myself, rod. aud flag. I cut the flag
away, seized my rife, and scooted into
the bushes. Just as I dropped under
cover a burst Of rife fire came from
our lines, and bullets struck the Tree
all over It was lucky I came down
SO QUICKLY.
II made my way to the nearest
trenches, which were manned by the
people VINO had paid me SO much at
tention. They were greatly surprised
to see me, and more so when gave
them a good cursing. They said ]
looked like a German in khaki, but my
language partly convinced them. When
I reported to my Captain he said I had
done a good piece Of work. The Col
onel must have thought so, too, for he
recommended me for the Military Med
al. This has been granted me, and
am now wearing the D. G. NJ. and M.
NJ. ribbons
When the war broke out Worth1ng-
toms friends did their best to dissuade
him from rejoining the colors He was
just 40 and they raised the old cry.
''Too old at 49," to scare him He is
now ~, and he ends up his letter TO his
wife with the triumphant note, You
see, those who said I was too old for
this sort of game were mistaken"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
WASTE OF TIME.

In spite of the repeated declaration
Of Charles z. Hughes that he stands
for undilUted Americanism there are
those in the opposing party who seem
to think that his position on this mat
ter needs to be set forth every day in
order to bar any possibility of chang
ing his mind. However much Vacilla-
ton has characterized the administra-
ton it has not made it's appearance in
the candidacy of Mr. Hughes and
there has been nothing to indicate
that it will in spite Of the hopes of his
opponents
If there has been any disposition to
believe that Mr.. Hughes stands any
less firmly for the principles of Ameri-
canfsm as set forth by Colonel Roose-
welt they have been dissl oated by his
telegram approving the speech Of the
latter at Lewiston, and it is interest
ing to note that the New York Post,
strong administration supporter
holds that his refusal to modify in
any way his endorsement of the Lew
iston speech should suffice to rid Mr.
Hughes for good and all, Of the sup
port of German Americans as such"
As a matter of fact Mr.. Hughes has
not been playing q game for the
purpose Of securing this par
ticular support. He has unequf-
vocally expressed himself upon
this point and his record is suffi-
cient to demonstrate that he will stick
.steadfastIy to it, and it is a waste of
time to attempt to give the impress
sion that he either takes now, or would
in the future, any other position.
There is nothing in his career, state
ments or attitude to justify any other
conclusion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06

golia' be henceforth po1iced by Japan
csc it calls for the giving up OF rights
which If China were strong country
would not be listened to.
China, however, is not in a position
to offer very serious resistance to what
ever Japan demands. 1t is in Japan's
power financially in accordance with
the previous demands made by the
Toxic government but it remains to be
seen how completely it is in it's power
when it comes to yielding rights such
as are now insisted upon. 1t Is there
fore but natural under the circum-
stances that other countries whose
commercial interests may be involved
should display an interest in the pro-
ceedings, yet for the most part the
nations which would ordinarily ba
concerned have about all they can at
tend to in Europe to say nothing about
the far east. Thus by avoiding any
encroac hment on their rights Japan
appears 10 be in a fair way to get
what it wants.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06

'I hope" said Caroline's mother as
the expressman banged down the
steamer trunk that Caroline had taken
away with her on her house party
trip, that you were careful to pack
your things nicely, just as l showed
you when you went away!"
ooh, yes!" Caroline gave assurance
hastily. Il was terribly careful! All
the rest were yelling at me to come
and play last game OF tennis, but
wouldn't because had to pack. Why,
know I spent an awful long time
packing half hour, anyhow!
Why"
lid flew back and revealed the con-
tents showed down in wild wad on
one side. THE very ideal" Caroline
said Indignantly f''When I packed
just as carefully Oh-shou]d I have
tied those tapes? Ooh! My lovely
perfume all spilled"
"Al over your blue silk party dress,
tool" her mother remarked grimly. Il
told you never to pack bottles that
way"
well" said Caroline with sigh,
cit doesn't make so much difference
as if I could ever wear that dress
again.
'sWhy, you've never worn it but
three times in your Hfe!"
eff you'll look at the back" Caroline
explained hastily. youth see that I
have me appear in that. The reason
it looks SO funny is that it was o hot
night and we went for a stroll and l
guess there was dew on the benches
and the green paint couldn't have been
very dry. I should think that when
they give a party at a golf club they d
wips off the benches outside or some
thing, shouldn't you? Maybe you can
dye it or something. Anyhow, I guess
the blue slippers to match will have to
be dyed"
"Wh-what for?" cried her mother,
rummagtng wildly in the trunk.
Those were s. slippers, Caroline, and
I bought them only because you made
such a fuss and promised TO be so
careful Of them! What
well, I told you it was a hot night,
didn't II" Caroline reminded her in
injured tones. 1--WE couldn't stay and
melt inside, SO we went walking
why, on the golf course! There's no
where else to walk at a golf club, is
there? I don't see why a little dew
should smudge up ones slipper so?
1t spoiled the other girls silver ones,
hurt my little toe If I wiggled 1t just
500
'SWhy, Carolinel'' moaned her
mother, holding up a snartly tailored
white pique skirt that was violently
smeared with purple and had odd
burned spots scattered over It.
We'll, you said I was always to
look nice" defended Caroline And
how was I to know that Bobby Gleason
had just painted the inside Of his
cancer Didn't I write you about our
canoe trip? 1t was perfectly swell
and six Of us took our lunch and we
got stuck in the mud and had to drag
the canoes and there was water inside
where it spilled over the edges, and I
guess my white corduroy coat is all
a mess as well. It was in the bottom
of the canoe, you know. Those purple
stroalSs are where I sat and then the
boys tried to build a fire and dry US
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
POLITICAL
No STRONGER Now.

Those who are shouting about the
strength of the Democratic national
ticket and Woodrow Wilson as a can
didate forgot the very simple and OBJ
vious fact that Wilson never was the
choice Of the majority Of his party
as a nominee nor Of the majority Of
the voters as president.
OF the Democratic ticket it need only
be said that it could not be different
party have put behind them the one
term pledge made four years ago. The
mess in which the country finds itself
is of Mr.. Wilson's making. He alone
must bear the displeasure of the ma
ton; no other Democrat has deserved
the leadership of a, forlorn hope that is
Woodrow Wilson'S portion. His and
his party's record is negative rather
than positive
'Steal the Republican campaign
thunder" is the policy of Wilson. Get
the Progressives into the Democratic
party is the immediate aim Of the
president. So he rolls himself in the
American flag, shouts >Arnerfcanisrn,
and insists on a suggestion of protec-
ton in the party platform through a
commission to cheat those who may
be deluded into believing the Demo-
cratic mule can be disguised by a
blanket of claims and promises. 1--WE
cratic platform: but there is no truth
in g party that repudiates It's cardinal
one term plank of 1912. Wilson and
Marshall make up the same ticket that
was elected four years ago because
Of the scl1iSnn in the Republican party.
] tbs no stronger than it was them
Illinois State Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
CAROLINE WAS Careful.

out-why, I just told you we had to
wade in the mud. And I guess that is
where those burned spots came from.
IF I'd known about the mud I
wouldn't have worn my best white
buckskin shoes-and the shoeman said
he couldn't do a thing with them! l
suppose they'll have to be dyed, too.
You'll find them rolled up in those
lingerie petticoats. Well, they have to
be washed, SO what difference does it
make? No, don't know how all that
lace got torn on 'ern! Maybe it was
from the nails in the ladders in the
barn!
I'VE were hunting eggs. you know.
That is egg, that brownyyellow stuff
on that striped silk suit. I happened
to be wearing that mornings because
everything else was soiled. We were
always getting caught in the rain or
having to rest by the roadside or
something, and then there was the
time when Archie let the launch en-
CINE spatter oil all over everything.
No, had my white organdie dress on
then. Well, don't see why Oil stains
won't come QUIT Maybe they will if
you bleach it or something.
"My handkerchiefs? Why, I'm sure
1 don't know I couldn't seem to find
any when L packed up. There's one in
that corduroy pocket-oh, that has the
initials of one of the other girls? Well,
it's queer where they went. Oh, aren't
my waists all there? 1 guess 1 must
have. left them at the wash-woman's
Yes, ] thought I had plenty, too but
something was always getting spilled
on them.
THAT? Why, Of course, it's wet but
had to bring it, didn't I? We went
swimming the very last thing and 1
wrung my suit perfectly dry--a!most,
that is, and packed it, of course. You
told me particularly to be sure and
pack everything! 1t just happened to
be next to that pink linen dress and
I'm sure I don't see why the blue
should have come out like rhat!"
Go away, Caroline said her
mother, holding her throbbing brow.
Go away! I'd rather face my troub-
les alone, if you don't mind!- Besides,
I want to count 100 before 1 begin to
address you!'-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
BETTER SIDEWALKS.

From the action which is being
taken by the court Of common council,
it is evident that the justice of the
appeals which have been made for th1
past several years in behalf of better
sidewalks throughout the city has
been recognized, and that a deter
mined effort is to be made to bring
about an Improvement in their condi-
ton.
1t makes little difference whether It
is big or little, a city is bound to have
judgment passed upon its progressive
ness by the condition Of it's walks
There is nothing attractive and Ger
tainly there is nothing comfortable
about walks which are broken, delapi-
dated and out of repair Neither is
there anything about them which con-
tributes to the safety of the walking
public but very much which promotes
accidents and general dissatisfaction
among residents as well as visitors.
The community which has good
walks has much to point to with pride
1t has an asset that is worth Dragging
about. 1t shows that it is alive and
as long as the present method of
building and maintaining sidewalks
prevails the city fathers have a duty
to perform to see that they are what
they should be. It is therefore graft
flying that the present council has de-
cided to do something and if the prop
er spirit of cooperation prevails
there is no reason why Norwich should
not have as good and as safe walks al
any other It will be an advertise
ment from which the city will reap
constant benefit.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
JAPAN AND CHINA.

In spite Of all the upheavaI in Eu-
rope at the present time. it is impos-
sible that the developments in China,
and that country's relations with ia
pan, should not get some attention. It
was anticipated when it occurred that
the killing of Japanese troops by Chi
nese soldiers at CLeng- Chiatun would
result in Japan taking up the matter
with a firm hand, and the demands
which have been made in consequence
are only what were forecasted.
When Japan asks that the Chinese
officers who were in charge Of the
troops who did the killing be dismiss
ed, that the troops be withdrawn from
that section and that the families of
the dead Japanese be Unidentified, it
is only perhaps what China expected.
but when IL Is asked that inner Mon
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
He VIII Win the West.

Mr.. Hughes will decisively win the
west. Those dishearteued with the
drift Of national affairs will take on
new hope under the banner of the
country's new leader; those concerned
with the future of the country in the
keen comptition that is TO come after
the war will find reason and logic in
the Hughes economic policies pro-
pounded on his campaign tours that
vast number of business men who see
nothing but certain calamity in the
democratic principle of taxation OF the
American while foreign goods are per-
mitted entry into this country without
proper assessment, will enter into the
election of Mr.. Hughes heartily be-
cause it will mean a return of the
country to a protective policy. It is
well that we have change in admin
istration to meet new conditions after
the war and Mr.. Hughes has made a
splendid start toward victory.-Balti-
more American.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Hay Fever.

Mr.. Editor: In your issue of the End
among Various Matters" it is stated
Mrs. Simeon Ford advises carbonate
of soda, Is grains after each meal, as
a remedy for hay fever. I believe an
error has been made, both in name
and amount. Recently in a paper read
at a meeting of physicians the writer
stated he was having great success
treating hay fever by giving 3, tea
spoonful Of bicarbonate of soda three
times daily. This amount would be
six to ten times rs grains, owing to
how full the spoon was filled. Car
Donate of soda is washing soda. while
bicarbonate is baking soda.
The physician stated the blood of
hay fever patients is always acid, and
soda is administered to make blood
neutral or alkaline Thus 1t would
be advisable to begin taking the soda
some weeks before advent of hay fever
season to be certain the blood is not
acid when time for suffering arrives
An additional precaution would be
to eat little meat or cereals (including
bread) for some weeks before hay
fever time, as, strange to say, these
have an acid reaction, while vegeta-
bles and fruits have an alkaline reac-
ton. Acidity IS obnoxious in nutri-
ton of both plants and animals.
z. P. ROBINSON.
Packer Conn, Sept. 4, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
Stories of the War
Risked Life to Pull Down FLAG.

This story telling how soldier of
the Grenadier Guards won the Military
Medal for conspicuous bravery in ac-
ton has been issued by the British
Official Press Bureau in London.
A Lancashire man named James
Lyon Worthington, who is. a Sergeant
in the Grenadier Guards, has just OBJ
tatned the Military Medal for the dare
devil feat Of capturing a German flag
under The fire not only of the Germans,
but Of the snipers on his own side.
Wortnington gained the Distinguished
Conduct Medal for pluclEy work in the
early months of the war, and gained
also the distinctive nickname Of Dare
devil Jim" How he won the Military
Medal he himself describes in a letter
which he has sent home to his wife in
the Lancashire colliery town of Tyldes-
ley:
"a few nights ago." says the Ser
Seant, the Germans planted one OF
their colo1-s on top Of a big tree in
front of one OF our regiments. In the
morning the flag could be seen for
miles, and it attracted considerable at
tertion. The sight of it rather annoyed
me, for had been out that night with
two or three men trying TO snare
German for our Captain. When 1 saw
the flag flying 1 knew at once why l
had been unsuccessful. The patrol we
were after must have been assisting at
the hosting of the colors. Anyway, we
missed our quarry, and at dawn we re
turned disappointed.
1--WE were bent on having another try
the next night, SO I asked permission
of the Captain to go out by daylight
and reconnoitre the position. The Cap
tain consented.
con the way back the flag caught
my eye, and I determined. to have a
nearer look at it and see if it was pos
sible to get it at dark. It took me
long time to get there. for had to go
warily. Had ] been seen the German
machine guns would probably have got
me, and you would have been a widow.
was lucky to get to the bottom Of
the tree unperceiped. studied it from
a convenient shell hole, and the flag
looked so damned cheeky-challengin
everybody, SO it seemed-that I made
up my mind to get it.
Il CHANGED it. and, thanks probably
to the tree being huslly, I actually got
to the top without being seen. I had
a, struggle with the iron rod to which
the hag was attached, and while
was trying to loosen it some of our
enipers were shooting and trying to
knock 1t down. So you may guess
tried to befquick. fell down the tree
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
Tempting Providence.

Mr.. Hughes's survey OF the immedi-
ate past challenges our future. We
have nuddled along, but our gratitude
for such immunity as we have enjoyed
should be directed to Providence
Chicago Tribune.
Yes; but another four years of Will
kins Micawbers watchful waiting in
the White House might be tempting
of Providence that would lead to a
sharp lesson in the precept that the
Lord helps them that helps themselves.
The country blundered innocently in
to Woodrow Wilson, a minority Presi-
dent, in 1912. Providence has been
kind, and tempered the wind to the
shorn lambs of business and labor with
a passing and fortuitous spell of SEEM
ing prosperity. The country can best
show it's gratitude to Providence by
declining further trial of Mr.. Wilson,
now that it has got acquainted with
him.-MilWaukee Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06

Peter NJ. 2fcCa5e, the veteran con-
ductor of the New Haven railroad, re-
fuses to strike and gives his reasons
which are doubtless the real senti-
nents of many other employees of the
road if they only had the sand to say
SO. Mr.. McCabe puts his position in
the following words: Il am satisfied,
and believe that a majority Of the old
men in the railroad service are salts
fed. am not going to quit my work,
strike or no strike. If a strike IS
called the question at issue 'ctw"cn
the railroads and the men Will finally
be arbitrated. I am in favor of a,'bi-
tration before striking, snice fn the cnd
it is going to be a matter Of arbitr2-
ton" This simply represents the SEN
timents Of many thousand railroad
employees who have taken no part in
the strike negotiations and Who IRE
not in accord with the views OF the
majority. The majority OF union men
number many thousands, but are
obliged to abide by the decision Of tlle
majority. Such views as those Of Mr..
McCabe give the public-the real ones
affected by a strike-an idea Of the
lack of unanimity In the union ranks
on this great Observation-Disclosures
Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

Throughout the state much interest
naturally attaches itself to the con-
vention OF the republicans now in ses-
sion at New Haven. With delegates
assembled from all the towns and SEN
atoriaI districts they have an inpor-
tant duty to perform for in the nomi-
nation of candidates for state office
and for United States senator
to be balloted upon this fall there is
more than party success to be con-
sidered. The interests of the common
wealth cannot be overlooked and there
are the demands of the constituents of
these many delegates which must be
respected, to say nothing of the stress
that should be placed upon good gov
ernment at all times.
The responsibility which therefore
rests upon those who have been dele
gated to the important task is great
and it cannot be properly discharged
by Sinking it in any particular. The
republicans and the voters of the state
look to them for conscientious and
considerate action.
There are g. number of candidates
in the field for gubernatorial honors,
the hackers of whom have been put
ting forth their many claims for rec
ognition and out of which it will be
necessary to make a choice which will
be in accordance with the best inter-
ests of the state. Nothing else will do
more for the continuation of the re-
publican policies in state government,
and that is what has been demon
strated by the present administration,
in contrast to those who had preceded
it, the people of Connecticut demand.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06
Tariff for Defense.

Establishing Of certain American
firms is but an incident of organized
attempts that will be made after the
war by the allies, not only to protect
their commerce but to hit ut Germany.
The United States is stacked with
gold and all Europe will want it. To
get it goods in vast quantities must
be sold in this country. That they
will be dumped upon us cannot be
doubted-if the invasion Of our mar
kets which the Wilson Underwood
tariff law provides for Is permitted.
The one great weapon Of defense is
the protective duty. It has been laid
aside by the administration. It must
be taken up again if we are to main
tain prosperity. It vii mot be taken
up as long as the democratic party is
in power. Safety First" therefore,
lies in republican success at the No
vember polls.-PhiIadelpIli Inquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-06

quent casualties, has been the means
Of lessenipg infant mortality. This is
a strange comment on the situation
and worthy of earnest consideration.
After poliomyelitis became epidemic
in New York there was an attempt on
the part of the authorities to scurry to.
cover. Orders were issued that the
streets be flushed, unusual care OF
milk for babies was ordered, and in
struct1ons were sent out by social,
workers and city officials regard ing
sanitary measures for the protection Of
children. Has the public learned it's
lesson through the sacrifice of thou
sands Of innocents? VIII municipal
authorities in future insist on those
measures which have been instrument
al in lowering the death-tou, or will
the old order of things be restored
after the horrors of the war with pa
ralysis become only q meIrory?=
Meriden Record.