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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
STOP BEFORE CROSSING.

In view of the large number of peo- pie who are killed every year at rail- road crossings and the fact that a good proportion of them are made up of motorists. it Is impossible to over look the effort which was made at the recent conference of gthe Ameri can Railway association to bring about some uniform legislation. which would apply to the entire country relative to these danger spots.
 There were two propositions con- 5idered. One would have the auto drivers slow down their cars to ten miles an hour at least 100 feet from the crossing and the other would have them come to a full stop before crossing a track Opposition of course was manifested to both. because the first might develop into a. speed trap and because the latter would require the stopping of a motor car at many crossings where the Sriver has clear view of the track iM both directions
 In both instar.ces there would be some effort made on the part Of the driver to give some consideration to his own life and to the safety of those who are with him, and the greater safety woAild be insured by the latter proposition. It would of course mean a few seconds delay but even if it did, It Is far preferable that a. few sec onds, or even minutes should be lost than that there should be such a kill tug as took place at the crossing be- low Stafford Springs this month where if the car had been brought to Q full stop before crossing the track, there would have been preveNted one of the worst accidents of the kind the state has experienced. Electric cars are forced to stop before crossing rail- way tracks and there is no reason why the same rule should not prevail Tn regard to autos especially where the crossings are blind and extra hazardous. Safety is worth all the de- lay that may be caused at such a nlace.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
NEEDLESS PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

From the attitude which is taken by the democratic leaders in the house, little thought is apparently be- ing given to economy or to the re- port of Secretary McAdoo of the treas ury department, in which he said that as the result of the study he had made in regard to the methods pur- sued in the past 15 years of provid- ing public buildings, he was convinced that many buildings which were not needed had been constructed and at an expense which was clearly unjustf- fed
 Yet in the face of that and the pres ent state of the national treasury, the democratic leaders are insisting upon the passage of the public buildings bill at this session of congress. They want to continue the practice against which there has been so much com pIaint in recent years. They want to pile on an additional burden of $35,- 100000. through the pursuit of the pork barrel" policy and they are ap- parently asking for these appropria- tions in one lump sum when it must be recognized that in most instances they are not required and when it fails to show good business judgment.
 In number of instances appropria- tions are asked for sites in places having a population of between 600 and 1900, where the postal receipts last year did not reach in any case SS,000 and where the rent was not over $500, and these appropriations must, of course, be followed by others later for buildings. Anywhere from S35, ,000 to $S2. 900 is asked for build lngs in places ranging from 800 to 21O0 in population, where receipts did not exceed in any case s950o last year and where the highest rent was se60. Is there any wonder that the secretary of the treasury opposes the methods used in making such appropriations or that there is a constant cry against nOrk :?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
HOW PERU CELEBRATES.
Recourse to Ice Stalls to Keep Up the
 Pace.

A Christmas celebration fin Peru has peculiar features. In the cities and more especially in Lima, there are bewildering scenes of activity on Christmas eve. The streets and squares are crowded with a gayly dressed people. Droves of donkeys are to be seen in every direction laden with fruits, boughs from tn9 moun- tains, liquors and other merchandise Ice stalls provided with chairs and benches are crowded by the perspir,ng pleasure-seekers, who find ice neces- sary on suTtry Christmas.
 As night approaches the streets are packed with noisy people, and joke and jest and merry pranks become the rule. These are participated ill most 1y by strangely attired pei sons in
 masks. Music of guitars, clattering castanets and pebbles ratLlliis in gourds fill the air with mingled dis cordant sounds. No door is closed. There are music and dancii.s and the distribution of gifts il every hpuse. All are welcome to enter. Strangers are tsVe of heaIiy wei "a double claips<pn hospitality and to receive douDfe welcome. Ali cere- rpony and restraints are absent. In many houses the love of the Christ mas drama is shown by Lnc4trical representation of the Nativity, wAh
 
 world over.
 Suddenly the scene changes. The curtain falls on the play, the music and dancing cease and the people go from their homes. The midnight bell at the cathedral has summoned all to mass. The houses and streets are nearly deserted, while the churches. with their decorations and 5iGziny taperS; -are thronged.
 WorEnippers are kneelinS before the mi 3Gy shrines that line tncIr walls, and wherever they can find place where one of 'tEe many waxen images of the saints is displayed. Wi:n the organ peal and the entering of the richly vested priests and plainly at tired monks, begins the celebration of the mass.
 Again on Christmas the streets are crowded and the markets are | thronged, but at 9 o'clock the churches are again filled. After the
 services come. the feast. games and sports. Of 3r the sports bull-fgilt- ing is the CF6stmas fight IS sener- ally the best Of the season, as or 10 bulls are frequently killed Oil that day, besides several horses, and not infrequently one or two of the fight ing men. In this sport the women ap- pear to take more enthusiastic pleas ure than the men.
 When night comes there is grand
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
INSISTING ON CLEAN WALKS

i; In the six months that it has been fin power the present city administra- ition has done some excellent work in behalf of improved sidewalks Some of the eyesores and danger spots (which had existed altogether too long have disappeared and in their place iare to be found smooth and attractive walks. The start in this direction has been most gratifying and there will be a continuation of it as soon as the weather permits, so that when the good work is finished Norwich will have such accommodations for the pe- destrfans as everyone will have req son to be proud of.
 | But having gotten the attention of the property owners directed towards better walks. it is apparently the pur- pose of the administration to see that the walks are kept clean and safe during the winter time, else all the good work that has been done to i'm prove them will have gone for nought for many months of the year.
 There has always been too much laxity in regard to the clearing of sidewalks after a snow storm and in sanding them following an ice storm. It is time that something was done by the authorities to correct this sit luation, for all the walks, and not simply a few of them should be made passabie for those who use them, Having made 1t manifest that 1t in- tends to see that the sidewalks are cleared following storms there ought to be nothing but the heartiest coop eration on the part of everyone, prop erty owner or tenant, to see that the requirements are lived up to. The in- Bistence upon the removal of snow and ice from the walk is an excellent thing but it would come with less jar today if it had been required in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

fore the larger yAll be the reinforce ments for the Teutonic forces
 That all the Poles will not rush in to such a scheme is believed, for they cannot but appreciate the unpleasant position in which they would find themselves in case the central powers should lose instead of win.
 Germany, however. Is doing it's best to take $he wind out of the Russian sails in so far as the Polish question Is concerned. and it is doing it by acting promptly in the setting up, of the new government. There has al- ready been selected a regent. the na- temal council is to have it's first meeting this week and by February there will be a session of the national assembly. Germany is therefore get ting the credit of action. while all that Russia has to offer now is prom ises, but for the Poles the important question to be decided is which will be the better for them in the end, and it is that very question which Germany is trying to answer for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
THE IMMIGRATION BILL.

Of course if it depended. upon the size of the vote in the two houses of congress to determine whether Pres tdent Wilson would apply his sig nature to or veto the immigration bill there could be no question as to swhat he would do. The senate has ap- proved the slightly altered bill which nevertheless contains the literacy test hnd which has also established geo. graphical lines where the people within which will not be admitted to this country, by a very large majority. only seven senators opposing. But it Is not the vote of either house which determines the presidents action.
 Such a bill has been vetoed three times before and there is no reason to believe but what the president will Rdhere to the position which he has taken in regard to the literacy test thnd will so state when the time comes For him to express himself thereon.
 The one significance of the substan- tial majority is that it is far above the two-thirds majority which is re- uufred to pass g. measure over the veto of the chief executive, and the eituation in the house is much the same as 1t is in the senate in that re- epect. If two-thirds of each house fepass the bill following a veto, it be- comes law. but thus far there have not been enough congressman kvho have been willing to take such a, po- sition after the president has acted and it is to be sincerely hoped that they are not prepared to do anything bf the kind during the present ses- bion In behalf of measure containing b clause so un-American.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even in Him doth this man stand here before you whole. He is the stone which was set at nought of you. the builders, which was made the head of the corner. And in none other Is there salvation; for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved' 5 Acts 4: 8-12, R. V.
 Now from what are we to be saved? From sin.
 Do you think the way is too narrow? Just narrow enough that the monster sin cannot walk in it.
 Do you think that God is too exact ing because he gives us only one name wherein we must be saved? He is not too exacting. There is only this one thing great enough to save us being born of the Spirit of this same Jesus of Nazareth.
 Southerner, all the righteousness we can attain to in our own name will -fH us niSerably, now and always. We ,eannot possibly live up to the Golden Rule until we are born of the Spirit thenepirit of the Living God and Of No Mis oshse s influence can make us really love as we ought. This blessed influence is for all who will have it.
 Are the north and south. then, alto gether separate in spirit? Thank God. not To me and to q large part of the north a Christian of the south would not often be thought of as a southerner but as a brother or sister in Christ.
 I feel sure there are many men, women and children in the south who have the same feeling for the Christian people of the north.
 It is greater thing to be a subject of the Heavenly King than to be a citizen of the United States, But lov- ing God makes us love our country better.
 His banner over us is Love"
 JUSP YOURS.
 Norwich, Dec. IS. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

The Hon. Howard Horton said "No:s' and banged the desk most en- phatically. following it by two more exhibitions of his pugilistic skill and the repetition Of his negative express sion. each time giving 1t mre eMpha- sis than the last.
 Mary times in the laSa IS years had he expressed hinn<elf thus, and each time he 9elt gSffectly sure that this time he meaTz to keep his wordi And each time his daughter, Marion, who had bee1 the object of his re- fusal to do Something or other, had slowly walkad away from him. head in air, and exactly the same determined expression on her winsorie eounten- ance as that worn by her august par ent. And each and every time she had won out, and secured whatever she lad asked for, and each and every time he had immediately forgotten it and had said, "No'" just as emphati- cally the next time favor which he did not deem cxpedient to grant what had been asked for.
 Considering the matter settled. he pressed a button in his desk with three sharp punches, which summoned the chauffeur in haste from the gar- age with the car headed for town.
 With all the airs of determined grodch, the Hon. Howard shortly aft eEWaU appeared on the top step, cap ped and coated for his run tp the of fice. A little figure in brown broad cloth and fur, golden hair pippling in the sunlight. and eyes aligbt with the glory of battle, at the same time slipped into the seat beside Michael, and with a gay Nttlc nodf and a sug- gestion that she tlpuglt she would ride in with Papa since the day was so jolly, they were off.
 Michael" growled the Hon. How ard, in tones meant t6 be decidedly forbidding, understand me. No one, NO ONE, I say, is ever to drive this
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
INTERESTING THE POLES.

4 Germany is losing no time in get ling the kingdom of Poland started. It ls well acquainted with the failure in the past of Russia to carry out prom
 lses which have been made to its sub Iects and it knows the feeling of the people in that regard. It wants to get hll the help that it can from the Poles hnd it recognizes that the quicker 1t
 makes them feel that it is going to Do as it promises the quicker and greater will be the response of those people in the raising of an army for ihe defense of new Poland and tEere-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
so handle the imports of textiles, ma-

so handle the imports Of textiles, ma chinery and coal.
 To the tourist the most interesting building in Galatz is the Church of St. Mary's, which contains the tomb of the celebrated Cossack chief, Mazep- pa, whose intrigue with the wife of a noble at the Polish court and hls dire punishment (being bound naked to the back of wild horse and set adrift on the desert) have been immortal ized in Byron,s poem. The tomb is supposed to have been rif1ed of it's re- mains by the Russians during one of their several descents upon the city, for the memory of Mazeppa is exc crated by the soldiers of the Car in- asmuch as he became an ally of Charles XII of Sweden. He died of poison in the same year that Peter the Great defeated Charles on the field of Pultowa"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
November Exports Show an Insrsass.

November export figures seem likely to show a considerable increase over those of October and may aDproxi~ mate the high record of SeptemDsr III the total value of the merchandise e1- ported A compilation by the F0Ieignl Trade Department of the Sadoral City Bank of New York shows that, the exports of the port of New York in November are about 3S,o00,oo0 above those of October, while those of, the port of Philadelphia also show a large gain in the month of November. being more than double those O. the corresponding month of last year. War supplies continue to be the chief feature of this increase both at New York and Philadelphia, while wheat and flour show a reduction comparc6 with last year. this reduction being due in large part to our small wheat crop in 1916. Should other ports of the country show increases corrts.1 bonding to those of New York and Philadelphia, the total for November will probably exceed the $4s1, ,600. .0o6 record of October and may Approxi- mate the high record figures Of Sep tember which totaled $515,Oo0,609.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Snow ShoveIIinq Law.

Mir. Editor: This question of the removal of the snow from walks with in three hours of the conclusion of a storm has in it the possibility Of great injustice.
 There are aged men and women who are not able to shovel their walks, and help is not so plenty that they can get it to do the work in this limited time for love or money
 There are widows who might be de- layed far beyond three hours in get ting help to remove the snow This is a law which should be en- forced, but it should be enforced with charity and consideration.
 Law that is good law may easily be made persecution and unjust by a rat tle-headed and inconsiderate enforce ment of 1t.
 BILL Norwich. Dec. IS, 1s16
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
To Southerner.

MT Editor: May I through your paper say to Southerner the following? :? Politically speaking, the north and the south are united. But are we really united? Your letter and some of those written in reply might cause some to say: NO, we are not. In spirit we are still north and south, and not the United States of America" In all truth we can say that. war does not unite spirits. What does unite spirits? Is it not love? And where can we get love? The Bible tells us that love is of God. Southerner, here is something for you that is not what I tell yon, but what the Bible tells us all:
 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, 'Ye rulers of the people and elders, If we this day are examined concerning a good deed done to any impotent man, by what means this man is made whole be it known unto you all. and to all the people of Israel. that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

procession headed by the prlesta and monks, who are followed by the sol diers and people All are gayly dressed, and many in fantastic Cos tunes and masks. Banners, flags. streaming ribbons and green 3osghs are carried, and music ills the air. In the midst of the procession there is held aloft the figure of the Ma- donna bearing in her arms tne Holy Child. After 8 long march tEe pro cession return to the ssthedrdi, there disbands and the Christmas day eels- bration is at an end.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

catching senators young, when the spirit is high and ambition driving force, and keeping them till they are old, gaining in wisdom, strength and usefulness every year and giving superior services even after physical vigor and spiritual enthusiasm have declined.-Waterbur American.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

While Germany proposes peace in the name of humanity in one breath, there is the promise in another that If peace is not arranged war will be carried on ruthlessly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

The way in which the Russian duma disposed of the Germany peace propo- sals indicated that enough had been heard from that quarter to warrant a refusal without learning the terms.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

All the u1timatTrns are not being issued in Europe. The housewives of New York have put forth the latest in declaring a boycott on butter for three weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

A sign of progress is furnished by the plan of the post office department to determine the merits of aerial pos- tai service. but while that is being shown there is evidence of a step backward in planning to replace tube service with motor trucks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

Germany talks about returning to conditions before the war But how is it going to revive the dead, restore the ruins and make up for the suffer- ing and hardship?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

It may be too late to think of being given a medal for early Christmas shopping, but there is still chance of bringing some relief by doing it early in the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
MAKING r PLAIN

The Pure Food and Drug Laws aim to protect the public by preventing mis-statements on the labels of prepa- rations but some people continue to accept "extracts" of cod Ive,y think ing they will get the benefits of an emulsion of cod liver oil. 4
 The difference is very great. An "eEulsion" contains real cod Hvev o1, which has had the hearty endorse nent of the medical profession for many years, while an "extract" is a peoduct which contains 20 oil and is highly alcoholic. Y
 Scott's Emulsion guarantees the high est grade of real Norwegian cod tfSey oil, skilfu11y blended with glycerine and hypophosphites. Scott's is free from the false stimulation of alcohol and is en- dorsed by good physicians everywhere. sco;t X Bowne. Bloc mheid. NJ. I6-R
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

The man on the corner says: The trouble with a lot of the self made people is that they show evidence of having hastily completed the job.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

With coal miners asking for seven hour day, there appears to be the be- ginning of a move to keep up the high price of coal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

Villa Is now reported as wanting to be let alone, but in that he is no diff ferent than a lot of other trouble makers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19
EDITORIAL NOTES,

It is about time that g. straw vote was taken on the outcome of the Ger man peace proposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-19

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-24

Mr.. Ward, this is the second time
you have been here since have held
this position. tell you once more
not to come again. You had better
stop selling rum in the county just
Kennebec. You will be treated just
exactly as every other man is treated
while I am here, but the third time
the sentence will be something more
than you are expecting, more than any
rumseller in the county Of Kennebec
is expecting"
The above are Judge Beane's words
in sentencing Charles Ward of Gardi-
ner In the Superior court at Augusta.
The sentence was to pay fine OF SOU
and costs Of $o5 or to serve 10 months
in Jail. We wish to commend Judge
Beane most heartily on the part OF
many law-abiding and justice-loving
people of Maine, for doing we'll his
part to make the business of booze
selling too costly to be INDUCED. We
would very much like to see such SEN
fences executed until the law means
what it was intended to mean and
what a majority Of the people OF
Maine wish 1t to mean.
1t is to be understood, Of course.
that the case is not yet finished. Ward
Is acting within his legal rights in
giving bail to prosecute his exceptions
to the overruling of his demurrer
(Chapter 100, Public Laws Of 1860,
sentence meanwhile being imposed
pursuant to the statute. We merely
express our approval of the sentence
as fitted and adequate to the offence
if Wards guilt shall be judicially es-
tablished.
We have been challenged to watch
this case and to note and make public
whether Ward ever pays that 500 fine
or ever serves 10 months in JAIL We
have promised to do our best to keep
track of the Charles Ward case and
inform our readers Of its outcome.