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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Morally to promise an office is as Haven Journal Courier.
 much a bribe as to promise money. Legally the matter may at present be open to question, but the Kansas su- prem ecourt> has ruled that there is no difference even in law, removing the mayor of Kansas City and giving the place to his rival, because the former promised the office of police judge and chief of police to two of his friends who solicited votes for him. This de- cision can not fail of a wholesome ef- feet and aid in leading toward the de- sired period when nothing will inlu- ence elections except the honest opin- ions of the voters.-Torrington Regis ter.
 Awhile ago Secretary of State Burnes declared with positiveness that he would make it his business to discourage the operation of aptomo- piles by drunken drivers. As dis courager Secretary Burnes may be classed with the allies in their efforts to stop German drives. A day or two ago a Waterbury case came before him, one in which there was no ta particle of doubt, and the operator met a terrible punishment-had his li- cense revoked for ten days! Autoists are glad that our relentless secretary retiFes on January first when his own license to indulge in such savagely se- were judgment is revoked.-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
STATE RESERVATIONS,

From the realization of the fact that the state is doing much valuable work in the preservation of many Of the beauty spots about the commonwealth, for use as public parks, there cannot be other than interest in the report of the state park commission to the effect that 1t has acquired land in East Hampton, Westport and Litch- field to the amount of $20,000 in the past two years. That there has been opportunity to secure much more which is equally desirable for it's nat ural beauty cannot be doubted for Connecticut abounds in such attrac- tive localities which ought not to be destroyed through the invasion of the sawmill or the land promoter, but it is seriously doubted whether the state is ready to go ahead in this matter on the grand scale advocated by the com mission, when it considers that it would be economy to spend S4,0O0, 900 to $5,000,000 during the next ten years in acquiring reservations of mountain, lake and seashore property.
 If Connecticut was out of debt and had a half million dollars which it could not put to better use each year for the next decade, there would be Ho oDJectlon lo Sucn use or IL but this state Is under a large bonded debt. It has only just begun to feel the ef- fleets of improved conditions which will, through continuance, gradual ly remove it. There are many other directions in which a half million a year could be put to better use for all concerned and until such needs are satisfied the acquisition of reserva- tons on such large scale ought to wait. Just at present it must be looked upon as luxury which can be dispensed with
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
LUxEMRURe SUFFERS TOO.

Regardless of the protests which have been made to Germany by the neutral nations concerning the depor- tation Of Belgians, there doesn't ap- pear to be any let up in the work Germany is going ahead apparently satisfied that it has furnished ample explanation for its acts, and as if it did not intend to pay any attention to the appeals which have been made to it by neutral nations.
 It has of course claimed that it was being done for the good of the Bel gians and it has offered to allow neu- trals to investigate the conditions un- der which the deported people are working, but that cannot be accepted as satisfactory reason for breaking up the Belgian homes and causing conditions in that country which are bound to result by taking away the able bodied men in order to help out the nation which has done so much to bring about the existing situation in Belgium, for it cannot be denied that Germany is receiving much benefit from these people who are being forced to work in one way CT another for the German government.
 But in addition to this method of AoiSilS IIe DelSIdnS Io nelp those Who are fighting them reports from Ann sterdam state that the same practice is being followed in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, which has not only suffered from the German invasion ot Belgium but which permitted German invasion of its territory and is not en- gagged in the war. Germany will have to do more than it has in the way ot explanation before the neutral world can be made to seeSt the justification ot such oppression. It is one of the great outrages of the European war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
MuppLEp THE SITUATION.

It is seriously doubted whether Sec retary Lansing has, by his exp1ana- tions of the note which has been sent to the belligerent nations of Europe.
 contributed anything in it's favor. That he has muddled the situation instead of clarifying it, both in this country and abroad, is indicated by the ex-
 planation which he has made of his explanation. In one of these he speaks of this country being on the verge of war because both sides are continuing in their violation of our rights and later. after having discov- cred the effects thereof he hastens to say that he did not intend to convey the idea that this country was con- templating a departure from it's neu- tra1 position, and that he did not con- sider that his first statement was open to several interpretations.
 But there should have been as much
 care taken in the explanations as there apparently was in the note. If
 MT. Lansing has said more than he intended to it is possible that 1t was based upon information which the
 government has which has not be-
 come public. but the result has been that instead of making the meaning of the note more plain, or setting forth
 the reasons for sending it, he has
 thrown a cloud about the entire affair | which even his third statement doesn't l dissolve. This is bound to have it's effect abroad as well as at home, a
 fact which should have been taken in- to consideration before it was made His explanations indicate that there | is something in the note which has to be arrived at through inference
 rather than through what is actually said.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
eoETHALs AND THE CANAL.

For years it has been evident that there was no one who had any more faith in the ultimate success of the Panama canal than General Goethals. This concerns not only the construc- ton but the operation of the big wa terway. He has seen the work pro- gress to point where there is no question but what the canal has been built on lines of permanency and that whatever problems have arisen in the course of construction are bound to be overcome in time. and in view of the use which has thus far been made
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

dollar can ever find bottom to rest upon. It is not the bottom dollar or the top dollar that spells competence but the dollars in between. Some men appear to be afraid to hold on to a dollar tight for fear they may be ca1l- ed tightwads, or be charged with mak- ing the eagle squea1. Many a mans bottom dollar is going now for coal at $10.15 a ton, flour at SIP barrel, and eggs out of sight; and it's relation to life's necessities is only half as much as it used to be. The government cannot make a dollar the speculators cannot make cheap by making other things dear. So long as there is a bottom dollar absolue want is held at bay. It is when the bottom dol lar falls out that credit fades away, and man becomes a debtor instead of a creditor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

General Scott said the militia was sent to the border to bluff the Mexi- cans. Perhaps that is the reason why Villa, after sizing the soldiers up. de- cided to disregard the rights of Amer leans.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
Worms Easily Removed.

Mother, if your child whines, is fret full, and cries out in sleep. he is prob ably suffering from worms. These pa- rasities drain his vitality and make him more susceptible to serious dis eases. Quickly and safely kill and re- move the worms from your child's sys- tenn with Kickapoo Worm Killer. This pleasant candy laxative in tablet form quickly relieves the trouble and your child brightens up. Get Kickapoo Worm Killer at your Druggist. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

Turkey, by announcing that it will now permit the 200 Americans to leave the Holy Land, indicates that it has been impressed by the failure of this country to receive its ambassador.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

The attitude taken by ex-Premier Asquith shows him first of all pa- triot. He isn't finding fault or sulk- ing because another has been put in his place but is offering him all the en- couragement and assistance possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

From the way in which the Ruman- ians and Russians are retreating, it is cutie evident that the assistance furnished by the czar was not as powerful as was reported or expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

The declaration from London to the effect that the Marina was never in the service of the admiralty makes it plain that it was not subject to att tack without warning, and that it was entitled to all the respect of 8 mer- cl1antman.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

As long as it is a horseship, the submarines of the central powers con- sider that they have @ right to sink 1t, whether it contains Americans or mt
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

There may be some grumb1ing be- cause the big snow storm failed to de- velop as promised. but no straw vote is necessary to know how most people feel about it.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

There Is no use talking. the iceman Is happy under many conditions He reioices in a hot summer and he is all smiles when the weather keeps below the freezing point.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

The man on the corner says: When a man contributes to the conscience fund it is an excellent sign that he doesn't need the money.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

Only those who have not gotten their fill out of the stock market and war babies" have any fear of the prospects of peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The time has expired in which peo- pie are expected to do their Christ mas shopping sanely.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

And the great writer ends by saying Tn every image and suggestion that the season brings, may the bright star that rested above the poor roof be tke star of all the Christian world! This, in commemoration of the law of love and kindness, mercy and comoassioni : This in remembrance of Mel"
 THE DICTAGRAPH.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

Billy Sunday divides his audiences into "highbrows and lowbrows" and proceeds to hit them off in vigorous shape. What other three words in the English language can include and classify the whole hundred million of us. The highbrows think the low brows are of no consequence, and the .1owbrows think the highbrows are selfish and dishonest. One class thinks they are it; and the other class would like to be and think they would be it if the other class didn't keep them down. This fixes great gulf between them when there is really nothing to rend their brotherhood or fellowship but these thoughts which blossom in the selfish mind and of which we ought all to be. ashamed. Billy Sunday, like the Saviour, has a creed above human folly which the highbrow and the lowbrow' must alike come to. To Billy Sunday men and women must become the sons and daughters of God or they are un- worthy of their Father in Heaven. The highbrows and the 1oWbrows as such have no claim for recognition in Heaven or in Hell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

(Written Specially for The Bulletin)
 It is a good sign, the revival of the old Christmas customs, as any ob- server must note, year after year
 The singing of carols, during the midnight hours on snowy nights the playing of the Waits, reminiscent of ages ago, the universality of the vogue of the Christmas tree, delight of child ish hearts, the melting of the hard crust of self and selfishness and self centeredness which has formed dur ing the twelvemonths, embittered, perhaps, by the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune; the light, the music. the feastings with their goodies a bit out of the ordinary, all these have their effect in uplifting and en- couraging poor humankind.
 Best of all, there is that spiritual uplift, that awakening of the nobler side of mans nature, that rising above cut-and- dried ideals, prosaic hopes and purposes, routine duties, the making and the counting and the hoarding of money, a rising to a sort of sublimated atmosphere in which the small things of existence are lost sight of for the time, and even the most sordid and commonplace and uninteresting among us finds life a newly glorified state, and in his heart, at least, sings for a while the jubiiant chorus of the angels, Glory to God in the highest; peace on earth to men of good will!''
 To be sure, everybody scoIds miIdly about the vacations of Christmastime 1; the purses too small to emit coins suf- ficient for the extraordinary demands, the currency which refuses to become elastic, the crowds in the stores - which, to one imbued with the true Yuletide spirit are really splendid, since every mothers son or daughter of them is putting steam m-engine en- ergy into thoughts for the pleasure of others-we are tired, and overtaxed, and grow peeved at trif1es; but when it is all over, and we cease to ma~- vel at all the friends we have and all
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
Sunday Morning Talk
GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN.

The widow of the Confederate gen. eral, George E Pickett, has related an incident that followed the birth of their baby boy in Civil war days. At that time the two armies were en- camped facing each other, like giant bulldogs waiting to spring Grant was commander of the Northern force and Pickett was a brigadier general in the Southern. One night bolifrcs were lighted along the Confederate lines, apparently by way of some kind of celebration. Grant inquired the meaning of his chief of staff. Gen. IngalIs, and was told that the ilIum- ination was in honor of George E. Pickett, Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23
THE MAN WHO TALKS

Some one has said: "Men who have nothing to do are kept busy do- ing it!" The man who elects to do nothing always has serious prob lem on hand-he must work to sub sist, or compel some one to support him or be conscious of those he can impose himself upon. If ways and means are not every mans master they are every persons concern. It cannot be so much easier to solve the problem how to live without work than it is how to satisfyingly support one's self by work, The Almighty meant that life should never become anything less than a problem; and that the genius of man should never be able to make anything less of it. The stacker and the lout and the moocher and the fuyard are nuisances in any part of the world in which they turn up; and the handouts all ways come grudgingly their way. Life to them is very much the same as it is to the yellow dog-precarious and uncertain. They seem to enjoy doing something that they may become nothing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

Inoculation was first tried on crim- inals with success in 1721.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

Every mans bottom dollar is not the foundation of even a competence, not to mention fortune. It is safe to presume from the fact that men so freely bet their bottom dollar that most men have one; but the facility with which great many men keep in debt indicates that some men are such bottomless pits of folly that no
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-23

These wise mortaIs "shopped earIy", too; and mailed their Christmas pack age with most commendable haste; for, as it was told to me, all th6se gifts were boxed long ago, and for warded to a sweet little French Sister of Charity, who is at the front caring for the wounded, yet is in close touch with the needy orphans.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-26

an eight hour day and ime-and-a-half
for overtime for tranmen. Entering
the conflict without invitation The
president who, Notwithstanding many
of the public might think so, was not
per Sc an arbitor. The first day with
dash OF his pen and sweep of one
hundred words, he dropped the policy
Of arbitration overheard. He assumed
that an c!ght-hour day was on the
way, 1t was approved Of society, and It
might as well be accepted first as last.
He reached that conclusion before he
saw tho figures or had any conception
Of their magnitude, what the Increased
cost to the railroad companies would
be. That hasty action. so far as
Woodrow Wilson was concerned, left
the question of trainmcn's wages to be
adjusted by a commission agreed upon
after an investigation which would
remove crisis safely beyond next No
MEMBERS election day. The railroads
were willing and anxious to arbttrato
the whole gamut OF differences; the
four executive heads Of the brother
hoods were not Then, when the Coun
try was heard from on the procipitato
dumping Of the policy Of arbitration
and the hasty taking Of a long step in
the direction of ultimately making an
eight hour working day mandate Of
law applicable to every nvocation-
government. corporate and private
apparently the usual doubts began to
gather cloud-llke in the intellectual
armament Of Or Wilson. Then he did
another really startling thing he held
out to the railroads the promise Of
another five per cent increase in
freight rates. probably at the time not
thinking Of the difficulty which attend
ed the five per cent Increase given to
the railroads last year and that he had
no more right TO guarantee what the
Interstate Commerce Commission may
do about another FIVE per cent increase
than he would have to guarantee
decision Of the United States Supreme
Court ina case which is prospected but
not instituted When this proposal
spread 1t brought the echoes tumblng
IN here in the form Of protesting tcle-
grams from all parts Of the country.
The poor old stamp-tay burdened pub
lie was quick to see that again it was
10 be the goat II could mean nothing
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-26
DAY
BAPTIST MEET
PROGRESSING
General Conference Program
at Salem is Being Carried
Out in Interesting Manner.

SALEM, Aug 26.-The Seventh
Day Baptist general conference,
which convened here last Tuesday
morning, is progressing with large
attendances and enthusiastic inter
est. This ia the one hundred and
fourth session and the one hundred
and fourteenth anniversary of the
conference. The sessions are being
held at the salem College auditor
ium, and the other buildings Of the
college are utilized for committee
sessions and class study. An ad.
mirable dining room is located in the
gymnasium for the use of the dele
gates and visitors About 400 Wis
fling Seventh Day BaDtIsts are In at
tendance,
The theme Of the conference, as
chosen by President S, D. Bond some
months ago, is Christian Efficiency u
and strong program supported byI
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-26

prominent speakers has been ar
ranged with that theme as a center
of thought
The sessions Thursday began with
a sunrise prayer meeting under the
Leadership of the young people. This
was followed by a hearing Of the
education society of the denomina-
tIon, At 10 o'clock the session was
given over to the denominationaI
board OF finance. c. r. West, Of
Milton Junction, Wis, read the re-
port Of the board, after which an
open parliament on tho work Of the
board was conducted by Walton H.,
Ingham. Of Fort Wayne, Ind.
This session was followed by one
in the hands of the American Sab
bath Tract Society. An able adj
dress was delivered by the president
of the society, Mr. COrlss f. Ran.
dolph, Of Plalnfeld. N, ]. The Rev.
G.. 3. Shaw, Of Ashaway, r. l., read
the treasurer's report on behalf Of
Frank ]. Hubbard, who was unable
to attend.
After an intermlssion for dinner
the Rev. Edwin Straw read the re-
port Of the corresponding secretary
OF the Tract Society. Lucius P,
Burch, Of Plainheld, N j., reported
as manager OF the UNCONVENTIONAL
publishing house.
The sermon of the day was
preached BY President y C, Davis, OF
Alfred University. Alfred, n. y, on
the text. The Sabbath Was Made
for Men, Not Man for the Sabbath. "
The Rev. Willard D. Bendlck, Of Mil
ton, Wis. then reported on his work
as Sabbath evangelist,
The evening session was on the
theme; "The Passing Of the Saloon
and Christian Efficiency" and was
characterized by two strong speeches
on the subject Of temperance. The
first was delivered by DR.. l.. c. Ran
dolph, a famous Wisconsin preacher
and lecturer, and the second by the
state prohibition commissioner, Fred
O. Rlue.
Mir. Randolph's address was one
of the most brilliant addresses Of the
Sc ssions thus far. He closed with
an eloquent appeal for woman suf-
frage.
Mr.. Blue opened his address by
a strong tribute to the work Of the
church and of the Womens Christian
Temperance Union in bringing about
the prohibition of liquor In West
He told Of the fight that
the state has made and is making
in the enforcement of law. He en-
urged the Importance OIL
teaching respect for the law. Mr.,
Blue was applauded again and
again, and all through his long ad-
dress was given absolute attention
Los Angeles has an area of S37
square miles,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-26
GONE, ALL G0NE,"
SAID MRS. DULIN
Serious Ills of the Flesh DiSap-
peared Before Nerv-
Worth.

Local and neighborhood endorse
ments Of this wonderful family nerve
tonic continue to have marked effect
in increasing Nerv-Worth sales at
Burke's drug store. And note that
the endorsers sign their names to
these statements This is the kind
that counts
II have taken one bottle OF Ncry-
Worth. Before taking the medicine
l would have dizzy spells and would
fall. Ny work was hardship. At
times l could not do ny houscwork.
was pale in the face, no color, no
ambition, nothing would cheer me.
was blue and respondent. Often
thought l hadn't a friend on earth
Ny food would not digest COnsti-
pated. The conditions above de-
scribed are all gone l recommend
Nerv-WOrth 10 everybody.
MRS. NJ. J.. DULIN,
1924 Virginia Ave-
Cumberland, Md.
Your dollar back at Burkes drug
store, Clarksburg, If Nerv-Worth
does not benefit advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-26

Whether the foreigner paid or did
not pay the tax under the protective
rates Of the Republican party. It IL
dead sure thing that he doesn't pay
1t under the Underwood bill He has
an open market and the Wilson adj
ADMINISTRATION obllgIngIy cnacts stamp
taxes, and Is now about 10 sell Pana-
ma canal bonds. so that he need not
be fused with customs duties Yes
tcrday, the department Of commerce,
let it be known that June imports
amounted to $245,79JA39, an in
crease Of $8S,OO0,0O0 over June Of
last year The total imports for the
year ending In June amounted to So
197SS3,51O. There was never any
thing anywhere approaching that
staggering amount Of imports in the
history of the country That may
mean ANYTHING in the life of folks
who don't think. but happily for
this government most of It's folks
do They are thinking more than
ever on the affairs of government 1t
does mean also why 1t is that the tar
if question is again forging to the
front as a live-a very live Issue In
the present campaign. There are am
pie predictions that it will be para
mount before the canvass closes. The
tariff is mixed up in eyerybody's bus.
mess The man who Icks n stamp
IS likely to pause in the act while a
wee, small voice asks the eternal
"why?" Right there, be he wise, he
will follow up the query He will
find that he is all bound round with
the tariff, and that his investigation
will lead him inevitably to GUS
toms house, The foreigners he will
find unloading their ships there will
not be licking stamps