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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
VOTE OF
 soo,cco RAILROAD EMPLoYEs
On Question of New Wage Scale to
 be Made Public Within 24 Hours.

Chicago. March S.-Announcement of the referendum of SO0.0CO railroad employees. involving every road in the country, or 52S different lines. on the day with time and a half for over time will not be made until tomorrow or Friday. The vote of the men is said to be overwhelmingly in favor o! the demands. The present wage agreements expire March 31. Tic
 taking Of the vote by mail has been in progress several months.
 Officers of the engineers, firemen
 conductors and trainmen's organiza-
 tions met here today to tabulate tho
 ing the demands. The union leaders conferred all day but said no an nouncement of the result of the vote
 would be made within 4S hours. Those present were: w. S. Stone.
 grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen: W. G. Lee. president of the Brotherhood of Rail- way Trainmen: W. g. Carter. presi- dent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and EnGinemen; A. F. Gar retson. Order of Railway Conductors; P Kilduff, chairman of the executive committee: v. J. Burke. vice chair man of the executive committee: H. ! A. Enochs, secretary of the executive | committee. and .. J. Godd. assistant | secretary of the executive committee MT. Lee said this afternoon:
 There Is little question that the | vote will be in favor of the eight hnU: ' day and for immediate action. If that 1 Is the case the railroads will be noti- | fed that the men demand an eight ! hour day and they will be given thir- | ty days in which to prepare their re- | ply. If the demands are refused oul next step will be to call for a refer
 endum strike vote and negotiations
 will be begun with the railroads
 There is a prospect of a strike but | there are many conditions which may l arise between the present and the fi- nal calling out of the men which may prevent such action"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
THE FIGHT AT VERDUN

Whether the German drive at Yer dun eventually proves to be a mis- take, as some of the German officials seem to think, it must be realized that it is showing no abatement. It is being pushed with characteristic de- termination and by methods which have gained for the Teutonic forces success in previous operations. Ger many has been for two weeks doing It's utmost to break through the French lines. It has plunged into the center and it has directed operations against two sides at the same time, which moves have forced the French to draw in their forces around tho half circle though by no means have there been any indications of serious weakness upon the part of the de- lenders. They have withdrawn to stronger and more strategical posi- lions but only at a tremendous sac riflce of humanity by the attacking army, and an unprecedented expendi- ture of projectiles.
 As yet there is no indication of the outcome, for with Germany possess ing unlimited resources and deter mined to use them in order to capture the strongest point on the French line | it is apparent that they are not con vinced that they will not ultimately succeed. That they are placing great dependence upon their artillery is in l dicated by the results which they have already obtained therefrom, anj | the effectiveness of the big guns 1: | shown when a French official admits | that some of the largest of the Ger. man howitzers are being operated a. rapidly ana truely as are the smaIle,
 ones possessed by the French.
 The French strategists are playin.
 a defensive game and conserving thei
 reserves from which much can be ex
 pected when the time comes to us
 them. but the outcome at Verdun can
 not help being looked upon as one O ] the vital operations of the war. 1 decision means much to either side.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

to Germany and Austria, and in turn those countries took charge of Tnr- keys army and relieved its shortage in the way of munitions, but the re- port that the Ottoman empire Is now seeking to make separate peace with Russia reveals as nothing else can the distress which il has been claimed for a long time prevails among the Musselmans. Much was expected of the Turks for the harass- ing of the allies interests in the east, at the Suez canal and i'll Egypt, but a quick end has been put to that by the Russian invasion which is fast spreading over Asia Minor and threatening the breaking up if not the end of the empire. Russia from present indications has Turkey in a merciless grip which is not likely to be released, and the indications are that peace will not be had for the asking.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
Heavy Ancient Forests In North
 Dakota.

Fossils have aptly been called the il- lustrations in the great book record- ing the worlds history, the pages of which are the layers of rock that form the outer part of the crust of the earth. By looking at some of these illustra- tions that represent plants We can re- store in imagination the ancient veg citation of parts of the world.
 Fossil plants are very abundant in the Fort Union formation in North Dakota, where they are found in the sandstone, in the harder concretions or lenses. and in the clay between the beds of sandstone. Most of them, es- pecially those in the clay, are pre- served with remarkable fidelity. About 300 species of plants from this forma- tion have been described, and the to- tai number of species it contains may perhaps reach 500 or more.
 This abundant fossil flora shows that what is now an almost treeless plain was once covered with splendid forests of hardwoods, interspersec with scatteded conifers and ginkgos The presence of numerous and al many places thick beds of Ignite make 1t clear that in this region there were great swampS, which must have existed with but little change for lona periods of time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
JAIL SENTENCES AND LICENSE
 SUSPENSIONS,

In behalf of greater safety on high ways and added protection to those who may be either in or out of the car, an effort is being made before the Massa chusetts legislature to pass bill which is designed to put a check upon the reckless driver and particularly those who are disposed to operate their machines while un- der the influence of liquor. Many deaths and not a few accidents have been caused by the fact that tle one who was at the wheel had been in,- bibing too freely of the cup that cheers, and it is felt that the time las come when new legislation is needed tc handle such cases.
 4 Under ire provisions of this law, which has already received favErabla action in the house, prison sentences arc provided for the operator of a car who is under the influence of liquor, or for the one who is convicted a sec ond time for reckless driving. Pro- visions are also made for a similar penalty for the driver who knowingly runs away after hitting a person on the public highway, while it would suspend the license of the intoxi- eated driver for a year after Q sec p1lu COAH1CtIoIl, lOI C"o years IOl4O"- 9ng a first offense for a drunken driver and five years should he be convict ed a second time.
 It is a well known fact that the Imposition of fines has little effec upon many drivers. They evidence { willingness to step up and pay pro vided they can do as they please, anC . it has become apparent that sornethin: more rigid in the way of causing then to respect the laws needs to be done Massachusetts has unquestionably hi upon plan which should prove eff fective if it can be placed upon tn statute books and enforced.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
CONGRESS TAKES RIGHT STAND.

When it comes to standing up for the rights of this country the mem bers of congress have shown by a vote of 344 to 156-6S to IA in the senate and 276 to 142 in the house that they will not be governed by for eign dictation, and accept passively the attitude of belligerent countries which seek to curtail those rights fixed by nations in conventions and force the acceptance of what they are willing to grant.
 It was unfortunate that the situa- ton was allowed to develop which would give the impression that this country took any other position, but when it became necessary to declare itself it has been shown that party lines were wiped out and that by considerably over two to one con- gross supports the president in in sisting upon the observance of our rights as neutrals by nations at war.
 The vote was not without it's dis play of partisanship, or without ap- parent evidence of a decided split in the democratic forces, all of which was expected to a certain extent, both from the conditions which exist in congress and the form which the res- olutions and vote took, but there was never any serious belief that there would be any different result.
 Congress has not only shown that it backs up the stand which the presi- dent has taken, in behalf of the rights of Americans and the honor of the nation, and discredits any attempt tC have this country take any other course, but it gives notice to all the belligerents that it will not counte- nance any change in international law simply because one or more nations believes it expedient for them to dc SO. If for any reason there has beer any question about this the vote ot congress disposes of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

St. Louis who was on his way from Bombay tn Santos, Brazil, to which point he had been transferred, was aboard the Spanish steamer Principe de Asturias when 1t was wrecked on a submerged rock or the Brazil coast recently with the loss of 400 lives MT. Deickman was saved and the American embassy at Rrio de Janeiro today telegraphed that he had reported at his post at Santos
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

now seems to be to find men for good positions, instead of positions for men. The daily reports show hundreds of calls for help of all kinds, mostly skilled, whih the employment offices are unable to fill" The statement ex- create a situation as critical as lack of jObs.-Bridgtport Standard.
 The trade school idea, which rec ognizes the need of technically train ing young men and women for the expressions of late. Not long ago the first textile training school in Ameri- ca was opened in South Manchester and has been successful. Now somes the National City Bank of New York with a plan to train young men for banking and finance through the medium of husiresS fellowships in colleges, special advantages being cr
 fered. This is along the line of com mon sense. The world today needs workers who are fitted for business and industry in Q greater degree than has been the rule. The old scheme of apprenticeship is wholly unsuited to modern conditions. Opportunities are open everywhere for those qualified to grasp them. but the primary knowl- edge, at least, of the requirements of any vocation is an absolute essential. This is a practical form of prepared ness that must be understood, accept ed and couraged.-Bristol Press.
 ProprietOrs of bathing beaches along the Connecticut coast who complained | last summer that business was dull | should study the styles that have at tracted such throngs to the water side
 at Palm Beach this winter. The sim plicity of bathing suits worn by the | ultra fashionable crowd at this resort
 has been of the progressive order, fl | some of the pictures published are ac- | curate. When the season opened stock | ings were considered a necessary part
 of a woman's bathing suit. Various
 maidens from New York, Boston and | Chicago were holding the blue ribbon: for simplicity in bathing costumes un. til the arrival of a Spanish damse from Madrid. She decided too mucf
 covering was worn by the ladies ap' bearing at the beach, so her first diI was taken without stockings. He bathing suit was also of type tha put the others in deep tropical shade
 The American girls at the beach ap
 pear to possess the desire to be tn
 stars, but at latest accounts the lad
 from Madrid outclassed them at thei
 own game.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

Perhaps the results of that German fleet which is reported to have come out of Kiel is going to be as disap- pointing as the recent debut of the grounding.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

MT. Bryan says he will permit no one to drag him into a discussion of the presidential situation at this time, and it was generally supposed that no one could prevent him from doing if
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

As much as these daily snow storms may displease some people, there is satisfaction in knowing that they are not being reserved for the coming month.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

The president has a right to feel pleased over the tabling of the reso- lutions in the senate and the house, but it was nothing more than he had @ right to expect
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

Turkey appears to be in much the same condition as the Thanksgiving day bird about three days after the holiday-nothing left but the bones.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

The man on the corner says: It makes a panhandler angry to take him into a restaurant for food, instead of giving him the price of a meal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

Mrach has no consideration for the fellow who has to swing the snow shovel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

If as reported Villa is on his way to this country to ask amnesty, he in dicates his willingness to eat from the hand that he would bite.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

The new secretary of war declares that he is for the Wilson program. That is fully understood or he would not have received his appointment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

Litehfield.-A golden wedding recep- tion was rendered MT. and Mrs Charles w. Hinsdale Tuesday afternoon from ( to o'clock at Phelps tavern.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

There is nothing just at present which encourages the belief that there will be an early showing of dande- lions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The reputation of the groundhog appears to be shattered beyond hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09

Washington, March s.-Amerlcan Consul Carl Frederick Deichman of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
AMERICAN CONSUL WAS ON
 STEAMER PRINCIPE DE AsTURIAs

Carl Frederick Deiehman Was on His
 Way to Santos, Brazil.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-09
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Colonel House comes back with the observation that reports of an unfav- orable attitude by the people of Eu- rope toward the United States are ex- aggerated, and that we should re- member that the people of the bellig- erent nations are living with their nerves on edge, and we should make allowances accordingly" What will he say after having seen Washington? There are lots of people living with their nerves on edge.-New Britain Herald.
 The loss of over 5000 men on the auxiliary cruiser and transport La Provence is the greatest tragedy of the sea that history records. No such down to death before in a sea dis aster. But it is one of the chances of sanguinary war and the sinking of the liner with its human freight was entirely justified from an enemy view point. La Provence was a warship, and as such not entitled to warning. It was subject to attack at all times and under any conditions. The men who were on board of her took the | risk and died in their duty. The diff chant craft is clear to all of the world, but it does not seem to have impressed itself yet upon the consciousness of Germany'-Ansonia Sentinel.
 It is "a condition and not a theory | that at present prevails in the state | Of Illinois, according to the report oi | the state bureau of labor. Owing tc
 the unprecedented activity of business
 thers is a lack of labor throughout
 the state which the bureau is unable to supply. The great demand is fol
 skilled labor and that Is especially
 scarce. The report says that com
 mon labor was never in such demand at such good wages as it is today
 throughout. the state. The problem
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02
Heart in Right Place

The Edgerton Reporter tells of a
wei known Rock County attorney
whose heart is in the right place, that
he was in q post Office in a nearby
town when a little girl came up to the
delivery window and asked if there
was a valentine for her. The clerk af-
Ter looking through the call list shook
his head and said no, when the little girl
passed out very much disappointed.
The attorney stepped up and asked
what name she called for and after
stopping to make a memorandum of it,
went out and bought a bunch of valen-
tines and then returned to the post Of
fire laid down a few dimes for post
age and said. If that girl calls again
give her one of these. and if any other
girl calls for valentine give each of
them one as long as they last. f." 1t is
alao told of him that every year he
SENDS bundle Of valentines to his 10
cal post Office with instructions that no
one should be disappointed if she calls for
valentine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02

John Adams and Y. Poad were callers
at the Point during the past week.
S. Miller was business caller at
Benton and Hazel Green last week.
Messrs j. j, Ellsworth and Fred Vogt
were Edmund callers Sunday.
Ed Baker of Edmund was here Sat
urday.
Chas. Jackson of Mineral Point was
business caller here Monday.
Chas. HaIverson of Dodgeville visited
with friends here Saturday.
Joseph Maust was caller here Sun
day.
Mrs. Geo. Burns returned Saturday
to her home at Hazel Green.
The V. B. M 8 were entertained at
the home Of Hazel Hicks on Friday
evening.
John Davies of your city was caller
here Friday.
Leone Wong Of the Point visited with
friends here one day last week.
Henry Brewer Of Hudson is visiting
with friends here.
MINING NOTES
Optimo No. 8 started up new mill
Thursday, working two shifts under
ground
SAKE Pollard on Gilman working two
shifts milling 20 ton per day of as te so
per cent ore and to thousand Of lead
SAKE Pollard on Glanville working 2
shifts daily, mining u to l8 ton.
Ross Bros. have discontinued opera
tions on breast going east, working full
force on west breast.
Optimo No. 2 continues with daily
output Of from 10 to IL ton They are
now making some Improvements on the
mill
Five teams arc busy hauling ore from
the Gilman this week.
Stoner brothers are mining 3 to ton
of zinc out of old dirt that had been
worked by parties years ago.
Some fine Jack Cuttings were struck
on Nathan Jacobs's property in drill
hole last week.
Three new drilling machines have
been purchased by local parties the
past week.
SAKE Pollard Co delivered 7 cars of
ore during the past week, Ross broth
ers two and Optimo two
I~wiSh to announce to the voters Of
Iowa county that | will be candidate
for Register of Deeds at the fall Re
publican primary.
T.. J. TRUDGEoN,
Linden. Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02

LINDEN
BY Harley Hicks.

A number from out Of town attended
the dance here Thursday evening.
VIM. and Floyd Poad have returned
to school duties at PlattevlIe.
Walter Rule has purchased the Thos
James home on Main street.
MeGranahan Brothers have taken
possession Of the blacksmith shop which
they recently purchased of l. Oldenburg
Mrs. II. Walker returned home from
Lake Mills Wednesday.
A number Of our young folks were
entertained at party at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j, Harker Jr. Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Alice burlington of Blue River
is visiting at the +. burlington home
Elmer Goldsworthy returned to his
home in Redville Colo, Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Evans entertained the Ladies'
Aid at her home, Friday evening.
Misses Elsie and Roxie Harker en-
tertained the c. c. C's. at their home
Tuesday evening.
Messrs. Ben Treloar. Ray Eggers,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02
PHON0GRAPH ALL TO BLAME
Musical instrument Turned Into ''ln-
fernaI Machine" Just When II
Was Most Needed.

1t seems just like the other day We
bought our graphophone, and, though
we played 1t night and day, 1t never
gave a groan. We danced most every
night or cut it loose on some song hit.
II made our whole lives bright. We al
the thing, for we were proud OF 1t.
And care few off on speedy wing. We
played it morning, noon and night and
in between times. too. The way we
worked 1t was fright. but it was
stanch and true. So then we asked an
uncle ont to hear some old-time songs.
Now, he was rich as all get-out and
had no kin belongs to him but US, and
30 we tried to make hit, you see.
Well, he was rather tight and eyed it
disapprovingly. "Extravagant young
folks!" he said Don't need such
things at first. l hate extravaganza,
he said. "Of traits that is the worst"
"Oh, we'll" we said now listen, sir.
how fine these old songs sound. Then
you'll forget what fools we were; be
glad you called around" So then /
started 1t to work. Great Scott--what's
that?--I jumped Too late. 1t gave
groan and jerk and then 1t pranced
and bumped. And quit Wife wept
and uncle frowned IT'S danced to
death" she cried. "A fool any money"
uncle ground between set teeth and
hied thence. "A fool and money. Sol
he groaned when at the door. He's
died since then. or course you know
we're poor now as before.-Jeremiah
In Kansas City Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02

lowe County Farms
SPECIAL BARGAIN. f5l acres between
Cobb and Edmund Running water, good
soil, fair buildings; no timber; SIPS per acre.
In the heart OF $50 per acre land
81 acres. one-half mile to town, improved.
100 acres. one mile to town. improved.
100 acres, 81 miles TO town, improved,
100 acres. 81. miles to town, improved.
200 acres. Ave miles to town, improved.
20 acres. one-half mile TO station, improved
40 acres. one mile to town, unimproved.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02

Two hundred and fifteen acres 100
acres under pillow. lis acres pasture; two
running streams of water: one-half
mile from the village of Linden; one
fourth mile from railroad station; cheese
factory joining farm; good house; good
barn. A No. ] dairy farm.
Write postolfice box 22i or call on
N. TREDINNIcK.
Stf Linden, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02
WATCH

Watch this space for important
clothing news next week. In the
meantime, come in and see the new
things in Spring Overcoats, Slip
Ons, Odd Trousers. Cloth Hats
and Caps. Neckwear and Gloves.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02
Good Properly for Sale.

A nine-room house in good condition.
Good location in first ward, with four
cellars. Three lots and good barn are
included. Inquire of owner.
9w6' GEORGE WooLRICH,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-03-02

iI7-iG0-290 acre farms. improved.
Also northern Wisconsin farms in Clark,
jackson and EauClaire counties.
100 acres. mile east from Humbird. 120 a
under cultivation; house isx26, wing i2x14;
barb 36x56 with basement; silo 1890 One mi
from railroad station, creamery cheese factory
and high school. Price $50 per acre. A great
many Swiss people are located in this com
munitv and are making it one of the great
dairy centers of Wisconsin. $1,000 or more
cash, balance per cent.
POS acre farm located miles from Fairchild
aud miles from Augusta, Eau Claire county.
Within reach of creameries. 40 acres under
cultivation, balance heavy oak timber and
pasture. One set of fine buildings, also set
OF old buildings. Two orchards Clay loan
soil clay subsoil. Nearly all level except pas
ture which has a spring brook running thru
it. Owner has for years made business of
raising clover seed and farm is in high state
of cultivation. If you do not find that crops on
this farm (corn. clover. alfalfa. potatoes and
small grains) compare favorab'y with crops
on Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois
land valued at $3.50 to $500 per acre we will pay
your car fare and all expenses in connection
with the trip. The price of the farm is only
sS5 per acre.
Gao acres of wild land near town. good soil.
Price SIS per acre About mi from Fairchild.