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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
UNDER FEDERAL coNrRo,,

Some idea as to how the members of congress stand upon the question of raising @ continental army is shown by the canvass which has been made of the members of the house where but z4 were found who were willing to commit themselves to such plan for strengthening the federal forces on land. Much more sentiment was shown in favor of federalized militia and those who support such a plan, the number being about equally divided Rs to politics, make up a majority of that body.
 The Liberalization of the militia is Advocated by General Wood and also by General Miles. The national guard form a body of trained men who would be relied upon for important service in case of war but the effi- ciency of such bodies varies accord ing to the manner in which the or ganizattons are supported in, the diff ferent states. Much improvement has followed the passage of the Dick law which brought the state militia under Federal control to a limited extent whereby the government makes cer- tain appropriations each year to those states which conform to army re- Quirements and submit to government Inspection, This has made the state organizations of much greater value to the war department in case they Should ever be called upon for ser vice. It has brought order out of chaos in many instances but the op- portunity for extending it cannot fail to be recognized. Instead of being divided up in separate and 1isorgan- tZed units 1t can be readily appre- eiated that the militia of the various states working under one system and one head as it would if it was feder- Hlized would be to it's own advantage as well as that of the government
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
RESULT OF rEUroN METHoDs.

1t is probably natural that the Ger man press should set up a great hue and cry and point to the inkumanity of the crew of that British trawler which failed to go to the rescue of the crew of the dirigible which was sink ing in the North sea, and it will gain attentive ears in certain quarters be- cause of the feeling that human be- 1rgs ought never to be allowed to drown like rats in a. trap even though they are numbered among the enemy
 On the other hand it is impossible to Ignore the position in which that trawler was placed and the excuse which the crew offered for the course they pursued They were unarmed and Ereatley outnumbered by the German airnen. To have taken off those men from the L-19 would have subjected that crew to the danger of being over powered, taken prisoners and carried to German territory, 0 situation which might have been avoided had prom fses been exacted from that airship crew, but there are reasons to believe that faith in German promises had long since been shattered and there pre- Rented itself to them no reason why Bey should give them another trial.
 There have also been many in stancess where German sailors have laughed and jeered while the passen- gers of torpedoed ships were drown ing, to say nothing of the fact that great resentment has been caused by the ruthless killing of non-combatant men. women and children in airship raids in which it is probable that these very men participated. Thus under the circumstances, while it may not be possible to point with pride to the act of the trawler's crew, 1t must be realized that 1t was to large extent nttributabIe to conditions which the Teutons brought about themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
This Is 1916, Not 177s or 1861.

MT. Editor:-In his letter in today's Bulletin Mir. Cummings states that the discussion is closed so far as he is concerned. I have no desire to pro- points in his letter upon which would like to comment briefly.
 He states that no patriot would sail upon a belligerent vessel in time of war, a thing which one has & perfect right to do under international law. Following this line of argument if a person should ride upon a street car during a strike and should be assault ed by strikers for the act that person, instead of the strikers, would be de- serving of punishment.
 The matter of the trade in nfun1- tions of war has been too widely dis cussed to need arguing here. How ever, fail to see why, because Ger many is unable to import such sup plies, we should refuse to furnish them to her enemies. Had Germany open ports and available ships she could ob- tain arms and ammunition in this country as readily as any nation. l cannot help wondering whether some of the people who are protesting so vigorously against the traffic in nu- nitions would be as energetic in this direction were conditions reversed and the Teutonic allies were receiving the benefits of this trade.
 Reference to the tory aristocracy" or IS U0SIQ0 l1o point. Events of the last decade in England, such as the curtailment of the power of the House of Lords, the election of many laboring men to par Iiament, and the presence in the cab inet of such a prominent labor leader as John Burns ought to convince any one that the tory aristocracy'' no longer controls England.
 It is also useless to harlS back to the days of the American revolution. That struggle was brought about by the same tory aristocracy" and throughout the war there was a great deal of sympathy for the colonies by the people of England. Also in our Civil war the ruling class of that day favored the south but the sympathies of the common people were with the north.
 It is folly to attempt to ref1ght the battles of preceding generations. This ish 1916, not 1776 or 1861.
 FAIR PLAY. Windhap Tvah 7Q16
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
HELPED OUT BY CHANGE

at the Rose brothers as a matter of course and as a matter of course was turned down without an interview.
 'He began to be as maniacal on the topic as was his boss, and he brooded and schemed and finally when he heard that the younger Rose brother was yachtsman and was leaving for the gulf to oversee the repainting and vanishing of his boat Ed went into e handy store, purchased a two gallon eontafner of his firms varnish-they put 1t up in glass to look pretty and to be different--and left for the gulf himself. When Rose landed on his boat he found Ed and the glass con- tainer of yarnish waiting for him, and he had to listen because he couldn't get sway. Neither could he very well pitch Ed overheard. Ed vowed that his varnish would outwear any var nish ever invented and begged for a chance to show him. He offered to varnish the whole boat and paint pink tulips all around it if Rose only would give him g. chance.
 He talked so hard and so fast that he sort of wore out the astoundec Rose, who at last gave a desperate consent, indignantly, protestingly, but still 1t was consent. In his joy Ed jumped up so hurriedly that he shifted the angle of the deck and knocked overheard his precious varnish.
 "Huh!' Rose said with a grin, T guess that finishes your demonstra- tion! I'm satisfied with the old var nish anyhowi' I'm not finished till I'm dead!' Ed told him in a sort of fury, beginning to peel off his clothes. How deep Is it here? Twenty feet? Well. I'm going after that varnish!'
 And into the bay he shot head foremost, not even waiting for the bathing suit that Rose sarcastically offered to get him, Ed said he dove down to the bottom six times before he located the container in the sand near a rock. And when he grabbed it, it proved to be only the top por- ton. The thing had struck the rock and smashed. He swam up and spluttered to Rose. The darned things busted and empty! Good day!'
 "'Wait a minute Rose said. Whats the matter with you? Whats all this stuff on you? Ed looked at himself and touched himself and then gave a howl. 'Varnish!' he yelled. I'm varnished-all over!'
 And he was. It was in his hair and his eyebrows, besides neatly coat ing his arms and body. He said Rose 1 let out a yell that eQualled his own I ing called his sailors and they set to | work. They rubbed and scraped and | fused for an hour and at the end of that time Ed said his head loked like a l whiskbroom that had been mucilaged and most of the polish and shine was | still on his body.
 Say Rose panted as he dropped down baffled. There's one thing about l this varnish of yours-it's a prime sticker!"
 And then he exploded again in hys- i terics. He felt so good about it that | he told Ed to come around to the of l fee next day and Ed went, vanished | as he was-and his firm has had all the Rose brothers business ever since.
 The Roses offered Ed a job. but his old boss took him in partnership as ] a reward-and if the whole affair
 wasn't just luck I'd like to know iti" Well, it helped some" admitted the 1 Woodlawn man-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
OTHER VIEW POINTS

It IS possible that a few genera tions hence cities will not be bothered with the garbage collection question as much as they are now. The house. holders will be able to dispose of their respective garbage collections as they dispose of their rags now and the col lectors who buy from them will be able to make goodly profits out of the refuse thus purchased after 1t has been past through simple chemical pro- cesses. What a help that will be to health departments of large cities!- Waterbury Republican.
 Farm and Garden says that we waste $40,000,000 every year by our poor methods in making coke from
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
HAIR COMING oUT9

Dandruff causes a feverish irrita- tion of the scalp. the hair roots shrink. loosen and then the hair comes out fast. To stop falling hair at once and rid the scalp of every particle of dandruff, get 25-cent bot tie Of Dandertne at any drug store pour a little in your hand and rub if into the scalp. After a few appIica- tions, the hair stops coming out and you can't find any dandruff
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

coal. Now $4O,oOo, ,OOo is a tidy little sum and would build four bang-up battleships. It is to much money to throw away when we need so many millions to improve back-country post roads, to build post offices and custom houses away back" and to start gov ernment munition plants in all the in land states. If we could save that $40, 900, ,00O and give it to the govern ment it would help considerably Bridgeport Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

A Danish prince has come to this country to learn scientific farming. That is Q strange situation but pos sfbly he hated to don the overalls in his own country.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

A few years ago kick was register ed against the manner in which the town farm in New Britain was con- ducted and various stories of poor management were given out. This matter was carefully investigated and it was found that the reports were not true, and the home was in the best condition in its history. The proper
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

New Yorikss annual murder report shows decrease for the past two years but with 246 hoYnieides during the past year 1t is apparent that there is chance for big drop still.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

It is about time we got some real winter weather if it is expected to draw forth appreciation from the pulp lie. 1t will never satisfy to wait until spring is knocking for admittance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

When Governor HoIcomb declares that though not a candidate he would bow to the will of his party, when questioned about renomination, it must be recognized by the people of. the state that one good term deserves another.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
The Real ExpIanation.

London hears President Wilson plans an important step" Owing to the waning interest in tango we as- sume that this is reference to in- ternational affairs.-LouisviIle Cour- fer Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

There is apparently none of the countries at war which spends so little time thinking about the operations of the enemy as Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

A few more destructive fires and Canada will have no trouble in secur- ing the additional 10000 troops which are being sought for the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

Now that Felix Diaz has promised that he is not contemplating a new revolt it will be realized that time can be relied upon to produce the best proof
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

Tnasmuch as Creeks in foreign countries have been called to the col ors 1t doesn't look as If the army of that country was about to be dis banded.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
EDITORIAL NOTES

The man on the corner says: Exper- fence is dear teacher, but inefficien- cy is rather expensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

Inasmuch as Villa declares that he will not shave until he gets into Chi huahua City he seems destined hence- forth to be known as the bearded man.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

A s25o,o0o palatial hotel. now build ing at Victoria Falls, in Africa, Is to be opened next year, being leased to the Rhodesia Railways, Ltd.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

Whatever the president may think of the success of his trip. in the opin- ion of his ex-secretary of state it is nothing but what can be tipped over.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

This has been the kind of winter which makes the old fashioned people say that it never was like this when I was a youngster.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

Champ Clark makes it evident that preparedness cannot be kicked around while he has chance to be heard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

Shall the government of the United States own and operate its own muni- tions plants? There has been some talk of it, in congress. But most con- gressmen apparently do not have any adequate idea of what a proposition 1t is. Brig. Gen. Crozier, chief of ord- nance, has no illusions on the subpect, however He testified that for the gov ernment to build and operate a suffi- cient plant would cost $400, ,000, 900 and entail the employment of 75,000 men. The catch in the plan lies in the fact that the privately owned muni- tion plants are busy nine -tenths of the time in making munitions for peace usage and a government plant could not well embark on such an enterprise
 The Union Metallic Cartridge com pany, to take an example right at home, is famed the world over for its sporting ammunition. rather than for its military ammunition. Of course it has always made military ammunition but wars requiring great supplies have occurred only at intervals, whereas the demand for cartridges for sporting purposes has continued steadily and has kept the plant going when other wise it would have been obliged to shut down.-Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
Railroads and Lsaislation.

The railroads have been making so much money lately that it's just about all they can do to look oppressed by legislation whenever they think anybodyis around. Ohio State Jour nal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
Taking No Chances.

"Carranza has absolute monopoly of hemp" Forehanded even to the end ?-New York Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

a complete investigation and the situ- ation may be found to greatly eXag- gerated or entirely false. A town farm is one of the most difficult places in the city government to manage, and no matter what is done the in mates will always complain. The poor of any place are to be pitied and a city should see to it that they are treated fairly, and that is certainly all they ask for. They are entitled to this at any town farm. The right thing for Waterbury to do is to make a thorough investigation and see what truth there is to the statements made by the discharged nurse.-New Britain Record
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
A YEAR AGO TODAY
Feb. 9, 1915.

Germans again bombardsd Reims, Soissons and other towns.
 Fighting on skis took place la AL sace.
 Austro- Germans attacked Rus- clans at three points in Carpathi- ms.
 Russians made a wedge in East Prussia across AngorapP river.
 Turkish cruiser bomharded Yal- ia.
 Russian warships shelIed Trebi- zond.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09

It will be remembered that we all ready have one plotter in prison who used the states as basis for his hos tile operations against Canada. The Dominion of Canada is taking her full share in the European struggle, and on that account our power to do things is limited by the laws of neutrality, but there is no reason under the sun why we should not put forth every known effort to stop this use of Amer ican territory; there is every reason why we should. There is work here for skilled hands and resolute spirits. New Haven Journal-Courier.
 The State Board of Education has notified Bridgeport that henceforth it must pay the rent for the Trade school in this city. This action is under a state law, and if the city does not choose to pay the rental, it may lose the school. There should not be and probably is not-any question as to the city's choice in the matter The Trade school is far too valuable an institution to let slip for matter of $4,000 a year, which is the rental cost for the two buildings which house the branches of the state institution. When 1t is considered that the state pays about five times this sum an- nually for the maintenance of the school in addition to the rental cost the advantage derived by Bridgeport is manifest To pay $4,000 cash per year and receive $24.0o0 value Is a bargain that any progressive city would be pleased to drive-Bridge- port Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-09
Scarlet Fever at storrs.

Windham, Feb. 2, 1916.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13
Three Hundred Dollars Worth of
 Good Received
Prominent Resident of Old Illi- nois Makes Enthusiastic
 Statement.

After being saved of worlds of suffering from that dreadful dis ease known as rheumatism one cannot help expressing gratitude to some one and who should re- ceive these good messages but the people who made relief pos sible.
 The Hays Medicine Co.,, of Paducah. Ky., manufacturers of Hays Specific. the great sys- tenn tonic, are daily receiving letters of enthusiastic praise among which is one from Mr, J. M. Rose. of Delwood. H., who writes as follows:
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13
EDITORIAL COMMENT
To Our Subscribers.

You know whether or not your subscription has been paid.
 You know that we have to pay our operating expenses each month.
 You know that it takes actual cash to buy paper, ink and other necessities and to pay ex- press charges and postage.
 You know that when we send The Spectator to you it means actual money, in advance, out of our pockets.
 You know that we appreciate your patronage, that we are glad you subscribed, and that we want you to continue taking the paper, but we must have money to make the mare go"
 Please attend to this matter at once. While your account per- haps is only one dollar, remem- Der that there are hundreds of dollars just like it, and that the basis of our business is built upon these dollars.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13

was made this year, it fell about five thousand short of last. This is causing an investigation and it is thought that steps will be taken to force that district to pay back into the common school fund about fifty thousand dol lars that has been apportioned
 by padded school census reports.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13
HOW'S This ,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by Catarrh sufferers for the past thirty five years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. expellng the Poi son from the Blood and healing the dis eased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for a short time you will see great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medf- cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13

l had the worse case of rheu- matism that has ever been seen in this part of Illinois. Every one so pronounced it who saw me, and Hays Specific actually cured me. l took three bottles and was able to work. l took about twelve bottles in all and it was worth about twenty five dollars a bottle to me.
 MThis great system tonic is for sale by w. A. Carter & Son.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13

Old Franklin seems more like herself since she has been blessed with the soaking rains during the past few weeks. If they had come earlier theywould have been worth a few millions to the state, but then it is better late than never.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13

There is something doing about the past school enumerations in the city of Little Rock. When the enumeration of the children
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13
THE OZARK SPECTATOR
EDWARD F. cox. Manager.

Published Wednesdays and Saturdays at Ozark, Ark, and entered at said postottice as second-c class mail matter, according to act of Congress Mch.. 1879.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13
Lumber For Sale.

New pine and oak lumber-cut to order. Phone B-52-Z. l.. Evans, Manitou.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13

It is said that three of the stingiest men in the state were in town yesterday. One of them will not drink as much water as he wants unless it be from another mans well. The sec- ond forbids any of his family from writing anything but a small hand" as it is waste of ink to make large. letters. The third stops his clock at night in order to save wear and tear on the machinery. All of them de- cline to take their county paper on the ground that it is a terri ble strain on their spectacles to read newspapers. even in the day time.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-13

6-The State of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney Illegal Sale of Liquor sThe State of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney Assault to Kill ls-The State of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney Drunkenness l4-The The State sstsa of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney ys Drunkenness 15-The State of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney 17-The State of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney ys Disturbing the Peace 2-The State of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney Robert Workman '''' ''''>e"' 362 German American Bank Dave Partain ss4 f W ssss 7stss q; :. ' '' '''' Evans So" Ts;sssass s' Combined Hal. and dasss; sssfsS ;sS 4ss %'e'a G sns s?ssss;a' ss Bs; ct al Dave P''''" 4..! &E K 5;s:&:y ss;s:y '''''''''' p.,. p.,,.,. nsE ndsn Ss car'fs Ar fssfs% Essa B; F. Ranwater >''SA''' 47Alfred Harger ct al J. B.. Hale and J. H. st.LL &. so Ry Co. >''>N rhos B Pryor se" 44s-H F. Prultt Partan X Crocker st. L. l. M so Ky. F[so'' Co., '"''''eS Thos B. Pryor 449-l- r. Gllbreath Partain X Crocker Damages to Stock
 St. L. l. M x So Ky. Co. Thos B. Pryor 452-Dave Paran
 Acct. Services
 Johnny Harmon
 45l-Dr Thos. Douglass June F. Clayton
 
 John Il. Baker Geo. w. Barham 4oO-Dr G D. Warren June F. Clayton Acct
 John Ii. Baker Geo. w. Barham 445-Burke Brick Co., John H. Vaughn Suit on Note
 Ozark Masonic Lodge Mo- 79 Geo w. Barham 446-Wm. Cheek ct al Crocker X Partan anu Personal Injuries J. H. Evans & Son kalg X Harger ct al Thos B. Pryor 4o3 Arkansas Valley Bank Carter Ford Garnshment Proceedings
 Ben Partin Partain X Crocker 454-Vicora Bank Neil C. Marsh Recovery of Fees Paid
 M V. Waterfield Other Parties 455-Detroit Automatic Scales Co., l Clavton Complaint at Law
 J. M. Currer and Ashley Aston.