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The Springdale news., 1916-11-17

almost every electoral vote Wouiu De
vital, the returns from down on the
border We're grabbed hot off the wires.
After veering back and forth for DAYS.
New Mexico was definitely placed in
the Wilson column. though there, too,
the presidents margin WAS 50 Scant
that basis was afforded for the call
for recount. 4 few mistakes dis
covered in the figures of the precinct
officials might We'll swing The state
over 10 Hughes
Wilcox Demands Recount.
on Friday National Chairman Will
cox of the Republican party handed
out the following statement
The result still depends upon the
vote i'll few close states. Ii must be
borne in mind that the returns thus
far announced are, in most states. un-
official and may be changed by the
official count required by the laws of
those states
Twice during these unofficial com
putationS Yesterday in California mis-
takes in additions were announced
from that state substantially changing
figures previously given
III i Il common experience that the
result of the official count almost al
ways yuries from the returns first an
nouneed
Where the vote is AZ close rs that
reported iii several states, il may well
be that material changes will result
from the official count
We owe il 10 the country 10 take
all necessary steps 10 see that IN ex-
act and honest count of the vote is
mude When the current seemed To be
running against Mr.. Wilson ON Wednes-
day the Democratic managers an
nounced their intention To demand a
recount in every close state.
"All we desire is To make sure that
the vote i. counted as east"
Both sides conceded that no matter
what action might be taken in regard
To a recount there was little likelihood
of a contest being carried To The house
Of representatives rs ii was after the
HayeS-Tilden campaign in 1876 Legis-
lation enacted in 1887. il was said.
mnde the state sovereign in pronounce
ing Judgment in recount of the pres
idential vote.
How Congress Stands.
With returns missing from only one
congressional district in the United
States. the Republicans aud Demo
Gratis each had elected 2l5 representa-
tives.
The vote in New Mexico which is
still in doubt. probably will determine
which party is To have n plurality of
one over the other. The present mem
Der from New Mexico is II Republic
can.
The balance of power in the next
house will he held by four men. one
Progressive Protectionist from
Louisiana. one an independent from
Massachusetts, one Progressive from
Minnesota and the other Socialist
from New York.
The action of these members an
parently will determine the choice of
Il speaker. as we'll as the fate of legts
lation which is supported or opposed
on purely party lines.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17
Six States Go Dry.

Prohibitionists are iubiant over the
results of the election where prohibit
ton was an issue From Washington
the legislative committee Of the Anti
Saloon league ISSUED a statement. say
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17

The publisher of this newspa-
per has been no better pleased
with the last few ISSUES than
have our readers, but We hope
by next week to have overcome
some of our present difficulties
and promise you an altogether
different paper.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17
lax-Fos, A Mild, Effective Laxative & Liver Tonic
Does Not grippe nor Disturb the Stomach

In addition to other properties, Lax Eos
acts effectively and does not grippe nor
disturb stomach. At the same time, it aids
digestion arouses the liver and secretions
and restores the healthy functions. SOC.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17

Judging by the returns from
New Mexico the people Of that
state evidently approve Of Pres
dent Wilson S Mexican policy.
Not only that, but they have APP
parently elected a Democrat to
succeed Senator Falls who has
been ranting around at a great
rate about what the people OF
New Mexico would do for Presi-
dent Wilson when voting time
came.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17

Editor jackson Of the Berry
vile Progress has sold his news
paper to his competitor, Editor
Douglass Of the Star, and will
engage in the banking business.
This gives Berryyille one neWspa-
per. which is enough.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17

Not the least happy result Of
the recent election was the de
cisive defeat of Act No. 2 1t
was bold attempt of the hq-
uor element to put saloons back
in Arkansas and the people knew
/. and what they did to it was
plenty.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17

Wallace Townsend, Republican
candidate for governor, sent
nice letter of congratulation to
DR.. Brough. 1t must have been
an awful surprise for Mr.. Town
send when tie Arkansas returns
came III.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17

Ok"'S - V ~
*Result in Minnesota, with II votes,
will not be known until soldiers vote
Is counted. II is possible that recount
In close states may change the total to
some extent.
The Springdale news., 1916-11-17
r = y j. = s.

he RepaDilcan leaders are
now engaged i'll a controversy
among themselves as to who did
it Some charge Roosevelt with
ii, others say t was Governor
johnson OF California, and others
claim the woman 5 Millionaire
special was the cause Of Repub-
lican defeat Anyway. the DEM
oerats are satisfied and willing
to let the Republicans settle the
matter to suit themselves.
-
y good many people are be-
ginning 10 wonder if il ism t
about timo to change the Consti-
tuition 50 as 10 permit the cleo
ton Of President by direct
popular vote Of the people. Tile
News hopes 10 See the time come
when the names Of the candidates
for President will be printed ON
the ballots and the man who gets
the most votes declared the win
ner. The electoral college APP
pears to be useless appendage.
Soon after the national conven-
tions We're held The News eX-
pressed the opinion that Roosevelt
would she'd no tears over the de-
feat Of Hughes because that
would pave the way for his own
nomination in 1920, and now
that it is all over we see no
reason for changing that opin-
ion. Roosevelt hates President
Wilson and he went up and
down the country ostensibly max
ing speeches for Hughes in
which he abused the President
III unmeasured terms, and this
course in all probability made
votes for the latter. 1t quail
fled Roosevelt, however, as d
regular" once more and he viii
aow proceed with his plans tt
capture the nomination foul
years hence.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

tary, attempts to hide behind the point
that IL there has been any failure to
keep the promises. 1t has not been
done as mattm of policy, when he
says mo German submarine has I'M
tentionally attacked merchant ship
without warning and without giving
all on board ample time and opportu-
nifty for rescue
That may be the German EXPLAIN
ton Of the continued sinking OF liners
and freight vessels and he might have
included in his statement unless they
were mistaken for enemy Transports
but that does not free them from the
suspicion that they are firstmaking sure
that the vessels encountered are sunk
and leaving the fact as to whether
they have disregarded promises for
others to find out and prove. II DR..
Zimmerman was able to cover up in
some way all the facts which sur
round the cruiser warfare Of the Ger
man submarines he might be able to
insist that his position is the correct
one, but that he Is unable to do, and
the long. list of vessels which has been
sent to the bottom without warning
and with the loss of life provides evil
dence which cannot be so easily dis
posed of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

The. germs were swallowed in each
case, and were given in milk, water,
bread, cheese, meat, head cheese, fish,
and apples-also tested on the tongue
Met of the cultures We're grown
by myself-some from stock tubes fur
nished by Park, Davis Leo. and one
tube furnished by the Toronto Board
of Health through one of their bacter-
|ologfsts.
LAS the tests were carefully Isade
they prove that there is not the danger
from germs that bacterologists claim
the actual test on man decides the
truth of.the theory"
To many unthinling persons who
are Blessed with the idea that all
medical wisdom emanates from the
dead walls of the Rockefeller Institute
the above will be somewhat of a reve-
iation.
In the Autobiography of Andrew D.
White is to be found this very signifi-
cant Paragraph: Count Muenster the
head of the delegation representing
Germany at the first Peace conference
lat The Hague, in a conversation with
Mr. White said that bacteria, microbes
and disease germs were all modern
humbug. Count Muenster as one of
the leading scholars of Germany was
in a position to know something about
the development of medical science in
his own country. He had no apparent
interest in maintaining the germ
theory which has become the source of
so much official positions and good
salaries among the medical profession.
A. w. DAVIS.
Norwich, Dec. is. 1916
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
CHANGING THE POSTAL SERVICE

1t is plainly evident that there is
much opposition to the recommends
ton contained in the report of the
postma ster general calling for the
abolition of the pneumatic tube de-
livery system in the large centers, ex-
cept possibly New York. Such sys-
tenn has been installed at much ex-
pense. There may be some instances
where it is not rendering all the as
sistance in the handling of the mail
that was expected but that is not suf-
f1cient ground for abandoning it.
. Reference is made in the same re-
port to the fact that the automobile
truck has become available for the
transportation OF the mail, which car
ries with it the intimation that such
would be used to replace the tube
service, but an important point is
raised in this connection when it is
claimed that the use of the tubes has
unquestionably resulted in the saving
of many lives because of the very
reason that less mail wagons are re-
quired in the streets of the cities
where pneumatic service is used. With
the congested condition of, big city
streets this is a matter which needs to
get proper consideration. There is
need or course for getting the best
mail service that can be had but 1t is
well to consider that these cities which
would be deprived Of the tube service
are not complaining of their use but
are on the other hand demanding that
they be retained. Such being the case,
with the understanding that the put
ting OH of more fast auto trucks would
only increase the danger in the streets.
t1o Sif iaI to hal off
appears to be Justified.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
WILLING TO HEAR GERMANY.

That there is disposition among
the allied nations, OF at least certain
of them, to learn what the terms are
under which Germany would agree to
peace. is by no means surprising and
It does not by any means indicate
that they are willing to jump at the
first proffer by the enemy, or that
there is not just as firm a determine
ton on their part to continue the war
until their opportunity to dictate the
terms OF peace comes.
There ~ furnished, however, a
chance to Hear whatsthe central pow
ers are demanding and what, they are
willing to concede in order to have
the frightful war brought to a close,
and by the chance which is thus given
TO study the proposition Of the enemy,
there will be provided the occasion
for again setting forth counter propo-
sitions of statement showing what
the attitude Of the entente powers is
both as to the present conditions and
the prospects, whether or not there is
any change in the purpose of the al
lies.
By hearingIthe appeal of the CEN
trail powers, the entente nations can
better frame their answer, and set
forth their position. without making
1t simply a blanket refusal. and with
put being left in the dark as to what
Germany actually proposes to do to
secure peace. To hear Germany's plea
will not indicate 4any~ weakness on
their part 1t will commit them to
nothing but 1t will permit them to
show throughsa restatement of their
stand that they are united. and as
Bonar Law says. VIII insist upon get
ting repatriation and security in the fu-
ture. t4 il
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Ssknocking the Germ Theory.

Mr. Editor: DR.. John B. Fraser of
Toronto. Ontario. Canada contributes
a paper on germs to the Canada
Lancet from which the following Is
quoted; ne reasons for questioning
the germ theory are mainly three. viz:
First: The divergent views of the
psychologists as to which germs
caused the disease.
Second: The stronger claim of the
biocheinic theory
Third: The absence of germs at the
outset of disease Gas the following
sample cases show. (a) man cross
ing a river broke through the ice, wal
rescued, later became i'll. and the doc
tor, fearing pneumonia, tested :, for
Epneumo -cocci--there werc none pres
ent; when the pneumonia developed
they appeared
..Cb7 After an oyster supper some
men had cramps and diarrhoea follow
ed by. typhoid fever-no Eberth baciI-
Ii We're present in the first stools, but
were present later.
shop sweating; as the shop. was cool,
she became very chilly: next day COM
planned of q sore thoat, but no klebs-
loffer bacilli were found; later. when a
diphtheretic patch appeared the baciI-
iii were present. Hence in each case
| the bacilli followed the outset of the
disease
Believing that the above germs
were the result and not the cause of
the diseases, tests of the germs of
dfphtheria, typhoid. and pneumonia
were made.
THE first tests was whether the
KIebs- Loffler bacilli would cause
Idiphtheria, and about $4,000 were swal-
Owed without any result; later 100000,
100000 and million were swallowed,
and in no case did they cause any i'll
effect.
THE second series of tests was to
decide whether the Eberth bacillus
would cause typhoid, but each test was
negative; even when millions were
swallowed. The third series of tests
showed that one could swallow mill
lion (and over) pneumo- cocei without
causing pneumonia, or any disturb
ance.
"The investigation covered about
| two years and forty five (45) different
| tests were made. giving an average of
Fifteen tests each. I personally tested
each germ 6culture) before allowing
others to do so; and six persons 6
| male and 5 female) knowingly took
Ipart in the tests and in no case did
lany symptoms OF the disease follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
NATIONAL PRoHIeITIoN.

If reports which come from Wash
ington are correct. none was more
surprised, than those who have been
persistently working for prohibition
at the outcome OF the committee ac-
ton relative to federal amendment
in its behalf. A vote on this question
was put over from the last session OF
congress until the present one. and
now in the early days, Of the short
session a favorable action has been
taken by the majority of the Judiciary
committee.
1t is natural to assume that this has
been brought about to a large degree
by the action which was taken in a
number of states In the last election.
That revealed a growing sentiment for
prohibition, new states were added to
the dry lists and an increased senti-
ment was recorded in others, a single
city in one state being the only OBJ
stacle to the enactment of such a law
in one Of the big states of the middle
west.
Much impetus has unquestionably
prohibition by the action which has
been taken in European countries
which are involved in the war. There,
for the sake of improving conditions,
the use of liquor has been forbidden.
France has recently made more re-
strictive the regulations that were
long age adopted and such a. course
is even being limited as a possibility
In England. It is therefore but nat
ural that the matter should receive
more attention in this country. Ma
tional prohibition is one of the mat
ters upon which no stress is being
placed by the administration at Wash
ington and it is entirely possible that
it will be one of the things upon which
no vote will be taken at the present
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
CORN GROWING CONTESTS.

What can be done in the way of en-
couraging boys to become more deeply
interested in agriculture, and there
fore in retaining them on the farm,
by making it apparent to them that
there are still large possibilities in
that line of2endeavor, is demonstrated
by the awarding of the prizes in boys
corn growing contests throughout the
country VI
The results are invariably Of the
same character regardless of the state
In which the clubs are organized, and
that is that they show that corn growing
can BE made much more profitable
Than it has been in the past. In .one
county in the state of Pennsylvania
here has just been a distribution of
arizes and it is shown that the three
boys having the largest yields produced
1912, 96.S and 94.3S bushels per acre
Just what this means can be gathered
from the fact that the average yield
Of corn in. the United States is but 26
bushels TO the acre. Pennsylvania,
however, averages better than that
with 80 bushels to the acre and the
particular county in which this con-
Test was held averages 40, but nothing
shows better what can be done when
The proper attention is applied to il
than this very contest in which the
three winners more than dbubled the
number of bushels of corn raised or
an acre by the average farmer.
These boys have therefore given
their elders something to think about
But in addition there is lesson to
every section of the country for il
hat particular counfys farms car
De made to double in production it is
certain that like results can be OBJ
tanned elsewhere. Nothing viii Gre
ate greater interest in farming thar
such accomplishments. They. set ar
example that is worth following.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

and to the unfit falls failure or ILL
luck Those who round up the what's
and the WHY'S in life have q way of
whizzing to the fore as though every
thing was creased 70" the )cca sion,
while those who are in search of soft
snaps strike hard lines. 1t costs some
thing to get into the line of promo
tion,- or to establish business on.
social relation which makes things
come your way. Everybody who
seems to be favored has won ont. You
can't ioll and have luck 1t takes good
judgment to win prizes even at pol
icy. Luck IS generally lenarning nus
titled,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
CANNOT DODGE THE FACTS.

The change in the foreign secretary
of the German cabinet has not brought
about any different attitude relative
to the submarine warfare There has
been no reform noted and there has
been shown no new disposition to re-
spect the promises which have been
made to neutrals. and particularly his
country, that warming will be given
before merchantmen are sunk ard e., Z
the crews will be put down in PAGES
of safety.
Or. Zimmerman, the foreign secre-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

The treatment which Germany has
been according to the Belgians and
the Poles and other neutraIs. and
Turkey to the Armenians and Syrians
doesn't Indicate that they have had
much interest in the past in relieving
suffering humanity, but it occupies
a prominent place in the peace APP
peal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

While the hearing on the paper sit
uation before, the federal trade com
mission is underway in Washington,
the chance to bring about needed re-
forms in the Congressional Record
ought not to be overlooked. @
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

Nothing discloses the success of the
early shopping movement like the dec
iaration of many that they can never
henceforth get along without it.,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

Carranza wants the date fixed when
Pershing will leave Mexico. Is he will
ing to set day when the danger OF
attacks from Villa on the border will
end?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

1t is perhaps unnecessary to remark
that the Parking here for 80 min
utes" signs do not refer to the Saliva
ton Army members and their Christ
mas kettles
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

Because he had recent attack Of
the grippe will not be the only rea-
son for the new British premier
sneezing at the Teutonic peace propo-
sails
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

There is nothing IN these touches of
winter, which causes the icemen to do
any worrying. They simply put on
more fiannels and grin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

The man on the corner says: You
can never bank on what you are going
to do Tomorrow by what you have
allowed to go undone today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

written Specially for The Bulletin.)
SO much Is being said now about
Good Times. that 1t is interesting to
look back at another era of prosperity
in Norwich. the years following the
Revolution. After recovering from
blous contest, the local inhabitants
took q fresh and wonderfully favor
able start.
The townspeople were not only
alert in turning their attention to the
various industrial pursuits, but mani
Tested trait which in this age we
would call decidedly sporty: they en-
gagged in the brilliant chance game of
priyateering.
The war, while it had exhausted the
strength and resources of neighboring
towns which lay exposed because OF
their situation on the sea-coast, act
ed. Miss Cs.ulkins tells. US. as a spur
to the enterprise of Norwich.
For instance, New London, at the
mouth of the Thames, was depressed
in ali her interests at that period, kept
in continual alarm, almost swept
from the face of the earth blythe
blazing torch of the enemy. Norwich,
however, securely located at the head
of the river, defended oy her hills and
nouriShed by Ter valleys, planting and
fPapluSf WITHOUT rear OF INVASION OF
loss. not only built new shops and
dwellings, and engaged with spirit
and success in a variety of new manu- :
features, but again entered into ship
building, and boldly sent our her YES
sells to bring in spoils from the ocean
During 1871 and 1882. the town was
we are told, Overlooking with mer-
chanGise, both tropical and European.
The records show that, in May, 1852
a very large stock OF European goods,
in great variety, imported in the brig
Firebrand from Amsterdam, was sold
by auction at the store OF Zabdiel
Rogers & Company. at Bean Hill.
New mercantile firms were estab-
lished. including Daniel RodRian Sam
uei Woodbridge, Lynde McCurdy and
others. Lavish varieties of fancy tex
tura. as well the substantial pro-
ducts of almost every climate were
offered for sale.
Tho shelves and counters of the
fashionable class of shops displayed
such articles as superfine broadcloths
merfs expensive silk hose, India silks
Damascus silks. taffetas; satins, Per-
SLAMS and velvets. blonde lace, gauzes
and chintzes. These goods were
mostly obtained by successful pri-
watering.
Another class o. merchandise, gen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

With all the claims being made
about q. mild winter, It is about time
for some one to bob up and assert
| that there is combination to injure
the coal trust.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

in such precincts of pastoral peace as
the Argesch Valley, and whoever has
travelled through that valley and ha.
beheld its simple peasant folk, bright
sunny, industrious, will regret the
desolatien and the Consideration that
war brings to SUCH people"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

1t will not be long now before there
will be plenty of opportunity to work
the rust off the snow shovel
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The first big snow of the season,
bat the verdict that 1t is beautiful is
by no means unanimous.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

People who seem to be lucky and
who Fortune appears to be pleased to
wait upon are usually equipped With
knowledge and a modicum of good
sense and caution. They are not the
favored of the gods. as the ignorant
and superstitioas are inclined to be-
lieve. Men usually thrive who are fit,