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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
NEW YORk's PRIMARY,

For the most part the New York primary results were indicated in ad- vance. There was little or no ques- tion but what Governor Whitman would be selected to carry the party standard at the coming election for the republicans any more than there was that Judge Seabury would get the democratic nomination, but there was interest nevertheless in the &C., lIon which would be taken by the progressives in the support or these men and as anticipated the primary balloting has shown that the mem bers of the third party have gone back where they came from just as they did in Maine. Among the large num- Der who still hold to the third party there is a strong republican tendency which is bound to grow stronger.
 In the contest between Robert Ba- con and William M. Calder for the candidacy to the United States senate there was a different situation. Both were men qualified for the position and both were running on the repQb- lican ticket with the influence of Barnes, and at the eleventh hour that of Colonel Roosevelt, being thrown in behalf of the former, while the lat ter had the support of the party or ganization. The closeness of the re- suit, however, indicates how the mer- its of the two men were viewed by the voters of the Empire state.
 In all instances, however, it has been shown that the progressives are standing firmly behind the republican banner. They have had enough of the experience which comes from the SUD- port of the democrats such as they have given in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
MIGHT EMBARRASS THE ADMIN
 ISTRATION,

When expressing itself on the ques- ton of civil service the admtnistra- ton has consistently favored it. Its actions, however, have not always been in accord herewith. This has been disclosed by the disregard which has been manifested for it openly but more so by the course which has been followed in keeping the records se- cret because of the recognized fact that they might be embarrassing to the administration. That of course means that politics has got a grip where it was not supposed to exist.
 This situation has been brought to light by the refusal of the Federal Civil Service commission, backed up by President Wilson, to give the Ma tional Civil Service Reform league the privilege of looking over the records showing the results of the examina- tions of fourth-class postmasters un- der the executive order of May ', 1913, which involved about 50,000 post masters about the country, who were in the classified service but who were removed therefrom by the president and ordered to take examinations with any other candidates for the of- flee if they wanted a chance to hold their positions.
 Heretofore these records have been open to inspection, the league hav- ing even been requested to examine them, but in this instance the reply was that If access were given to these records it might lead to such criticism of the administration as would seriously embarrass it." This admission furnishes the best idea of what kind of a revelation the admin istration fears and is covering up.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
LAW WHICH AIDS BLACkMAIL-
 FRS.

The revelations which have been made as the result of the arrest of that Chicago syndicate of blackmail- CTS, charged with gouging wealthy people out of a million dollars or more, may create surprise in some quarters that such a thing would be permitted by those who are the suf- ferers, but it is even more surprising to those same people to learn how prominent a part a federal law has played in forcing these people to part with their cash.
 The blackmail which has been car ried on by these people was suggested and made possible by the Mann white slave act. That was a piece of leg islation which was hurriedly enacted for the purpose of dealing with those people who were engaged in the transportation of women from one state to another for immoral pur- poses. It was legislation which was needed for it was time for the fed eral government to step in and take hand in checking that business when the states found that they could not handle it, but through the lack of proper confederation the law was made to cover much more than was intended and it is the interpretation thereof which permits it to be used as a lever by those who saw the oppor- tunity to practice blackmail through invefgling men and women into a trap, which made it possible for this syndicate to do business at an enor- nous profit
 These new cases are not the first which have disclosed the advantage which has been taken of that law. but there ought not to be federal legisla- ton which can be used for the pur- pose of aiding and abetting more crime
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
THIS WASTE SHOULD BE STOP.
 PED

In connection with the effort which has been made to secure a protective tariff, which will lend encouragement to the dye making industry in this country it has been pointed out that much of the raw material which goes towards the manufactu of such pro- ducts is available in large quantities in this country and that not a small proportion of it goes ito waste be- cause under the existing conditions it would be unproftable to attempt to make use of 1t.
 This country needs the building up of industries which will make use of material which is now allowed to go to waste or natural resources which are not developed to the extent to which they should be. Some idea of the great waste which is permitted to take place here. but which would not be sanctioned for a minute in Ger many or other European countries, is disclosed by the geological survey re- port concerning the state of Pennsyl- vania recently completed by the gov ernment which shows that there was a waste of $52,000,009 in coal tar by products in 1915. In the manufacture of coke in that state over 38,0O0,00O tons of coal are carbonized but less than five million tons are carbonized in ovens which pay any attention to the by products which are valued at more than the government saved in revenue by repeating the free sugar clause in the Underwood tariff.
 That this waste which involves but one state should be overcome is high ly important and if all that is needed to check it is the action of congress fn giving protection to the industries which would make use of such by products, it is high time it was re- ceived.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Park Nuisance.

MT. Editor: There is no reason why Q man, when he is occupying a public position, should become an autocrat and make himself obnoxious to the general public because he desires to carry out some arbitrary views of his own.
 The other day a lady and little girl were walking through one of our neighboring parks, and following them was their pet dog. One of the attend ants at this same park was seen with a gun, shot was heard fired by the women, and the dog was heard to cry, and that was the last ever seen of this pet dog, a dog that was one of the harmless kind that would not even harm a kitten, but still a brute has got to take a shotgun and destroy it and cause a heartbreak to the little girl whose pet was destroyed by a brute in an official position which he should never occupy and which shows him unfit to occupy.
 Large sums of money are appro- priated by municipalities to maintain parks. The proper thing for the peo- pie who have been abused by these hostile autocratS and men who display brutality of the nature described is to appear at the meetings where these appropriations are made and vote them down. Take away the appropria- tions and that will eliminate any such characters rom the community. PeO- pie and pet animals have always beer able to roam through the woods ir safety long before brutality of this nature displayed itself, and they car again if they will take the matter ir their hands.
 This seems to be an old story, shoot ing pet dogs at Q certain park, and seems to be a marked characteristi of certain men with inhuman traits o1 character, and 1t should be eliminated and the proper way to eliminate it is to eliminate the appropriation which keeps these characters in town. Re move the cause and that will get riG of the evil, which has been tolerated now for some years, and it is higf time that something was done abou7 1t. Reduce the taxation of the towr by getting rid of unnecessary evils.
 The more natural a park appears without any artificial assistance, the greater is the pleasure afforded to the people who view 1t.
 TAXPAYER.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Its a fine thing to have a tender heart" remarked the Hyde Park man to his friend from Woodlawn, "but l wouldn't recommend one as a pos. session for anybody's brother-1n-1aW.
 'FWhy pick on them?" inquired the Woodlawn man, abandoning the stock reports.
 Because have a horrible example Y at my own freside," explained the Hyde Park man, 'Imogene's brother has been living with us this year until he gets married in the fall, and I want to go on record right now as prophe- swing a terrible life for his bride. She will spend most of her time racing back and forth between police sta tions and courtrooms, occupying the intervals between with wringing her hands and be1noaning her fate!
 Edward is especially wrought up by the sight of a homeless dog. While he is appropriately touched by the plight of abandoned wives and starv- ing children, broken banks and bru- tai murders, Edwards emotional na- ture does not hit its full swing ex- cept in the case of lost dog hunting for food and master. Whenever he IS late to dinner we always know the reason. It is because he has spotted a lost dog downtown and is chasing it through alleys and getting run over by automobiles trying to catch it.
 I'll warrant that Imogene's brother Edward has held up more traffic than any other obstruction in town con- tinued the Hyde Park man. 'fWhen- ever see jam of machines and per- spring conversational truck drivers and harrassed policemen with note- books my heart sinks. know inn mediately that it is Edward chasing a dog who is the center of that jam and that Edward is not progressing peacefully, but is trying to argue the matter and explain humanitarian prin- ciples to several guardians of the law, who regard him as something next door to an anarchist and are acting accordingly.
 "The worst part of it is that with out exception the dog over which he is agonizing is one of the kind that you would give 5 cents a dozen for and be ashamed of your purchase. Edward, however, always surrounds them with a perfect halo of romance. To hear him talk you would think the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Made It's Record.

The Wilson administration has made it's record-a record of brave words, but of some deeds which do not look good in print The "piti1ess publicity which MT. Wilson promised for the acts of his administration has long vanished, along with his belief in civil service reform, the initiative, referen- dunn and recall, tariff for revenue only, and MT. Bryan. MT. Hughes as governor was one who not only preached pitiless publicity, but made his deeds jibe with his words. The country may rest assured that he has not changed in fitting deeds to words any more than he has in believing that the public should have all the facts. In both respects he stands su- perior to his opponent.-New York Tribune
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
HELPING GREECE INTO WAR

A move which promises to bring Greece one step at least nearer to
 war is that which has been taken by the new premier in demanding of Germany that those members of the Greek army who were taken prisoners
 from Kavala and transported into Bulgaria, and by now possibly into
 Germany, be returned with their
 equipment. The Teutonic action in seizing these forces that were in charge of the forts in the northeast ern section of Greece was entirely unjustified. Greece was not at war with Germany or Bulgaria It was,
 however, wavering- on the- brink of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Put President on Defensive.

By placing his finger upon the most glaring weaknesses of the administra- ton and by showing the effects of a weak policy, MT. Hughes has met Mir. Wilson upon his own ground and p1ac- ed him upon the defensive, for he has clearly shown that a strong and de- termined policy would have saved the country from it's distasteful experi- ences of the last three years.-Boston Advertiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
POLITICAL
How the Proqressives Are Going.

Numerous instances have been re- ported in other states, and the same thing was true in this state at the last primary, that the republicans have run out of ballots in many precincts where primary elections were being held. The number of ballots furnished were bas- ed on the number of votes at the last general election Owing to the fact that so many of the progressives have united with the republican party it was impossible to tell how many re- publican ballots would be necessary Waterloo Gowa) Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Forget Your Aches.

Stiff knees, aching limbs, lame back make life burden. If you suffer from rheumatism. gout, lumbago, neuralgia, get bottle of Sloan's Eminent. the universal remedy for pain. Easy to apply; 1t penetrates without rubbing and soothes the tender flesh. Cleaner and more effective than mussy oint- ments or poultices. For strains or sprains. sore muscles or wfenched 1ig- aments resulting from strenuous exer- clse, Sloan's Liniment gives quick re- lief. Keep it on hand for emergen- cies. At your Druggist. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
PAULINE BURF1ss vs. JOSEPH

BURTISs. Order of Notice.
 State of Connecticut, County of New London. Sept 20th, 1916.
 Upon the complaint of the said Pauline Burtiss, claiming. for the req sons therein set forth, a divorce, re- turnable on the first Tuesday of Octo- Der. 1916, before the Superior Court in and for said County.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the said from this State-gone to parts un- known.
 It is therefore, Ordered. That notice of the pendency of said com plaint be given said defendant by publishing this order in The Norwich Bulletin, news paper printed in Norwich. Conn.,, once week for two weeks successiively, commencing on or before the 21st day of September, 1916.
 HIBBERD R. NORMAN, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court
 for New London County.
 sep21Th
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Stop the Cold First,

cold does not get well of itself. The process of wearing out a cold wears you out. and your cough becomes se- rious if neglected Hacking coughs drain the energy and sap the vitality. For 47 years the happy combination of soothing antiseptic balsams in Dr.
 coughs and relieved congestion. Young and old can testify to the effectiveness of Dr. Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds. Buy a bottle today at your Druggist BOG
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Norwich, Sept. 20, 1916.

The computation of the number of the nations at war varies. The London Times includes Albania, and so makes the total fifteen. And the Manchester Guardian suggests that San Marine, which follows Italy in the matter of foreign policy, should be reckoned as one of the allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The fact that there is to be another. hearing upon the matter of site for the federal armor plate plant might indicate that Secretary Daniels hasn't made up his mind as yet as to which is the most deserving democratic com munity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Of course Mexj

Of course Mexico feels sore about Pershing being in Mexico, but from the attitude which it has taken 1t is strange that the blame is not placed upon this country for Villas last escapade, since we went in there to get him andshaye failed to=do=so.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The season of the year is being reached when those who have been faithfully attending to the pan under the ice box will get long vacation,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

There is something about these British tank" cars which reminds one of the pictures which used to adorn the front of certain dime nov, els
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

If 1t is true that infantile paralysis comes from feas, 1t is time a cam paign was started to prevent the rats from furnishing free transportation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Of course the results would have been the same in Maine whether the democrats had expected to carry 1t or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

In order to have fashion consistent the furs ought to be packed away in mothballs and camphor until summer returns.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Despite the alarm there are a lot of people who have been obliged to leave the shore without getting sight of shark.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Election is not so near but there is plenty of time for some of those good old fashioned, enthusiastic torch-1ight parades.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Not a few of those who have sum mer residences are going through the ordeal of getting acquainted again with their old homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Even Q Canadian dime saved wlr.- count as a contribution to thrift.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

look for the democrats. They are con- sidering the fact that the administra- tion was fortunate in securing the largest number of votes but always the choice of a minority of the voting population, and it is not a pleasant one when the opposing factions are so plainly harmonious.-Waterb Re publican.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 20th day of Septem- Der, A. D. 1915.
 Estate of Josephine Lucier. late of Norwich, in said District, deceased. Ordered. That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to brin g in their claims against said es te within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect together with a copy of this order. on the sign post nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same Town, and by publishing the same once in newspaper having a circulation in said District, and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing Is a true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN M. DRESCHER,
 Assistant Clerk. NOTICE.-AIl creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present tleir claims against said estate to the undersigned at P. o. Box 46, Versailles Conn.,, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 His
 PETER x LUCIER
 Mark
 sep21d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

New York is to have a new hotel tc cost S15,000, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

National Chairman Wilcox of the republican party has Connecticut list
 ed among the dead-sure republican states which he expects will pick cleo
 tors for Hughes next November. This appears to be based on the existence of sentiment in this state similar to the sentiment in Maine and perhaps it is the least that the national organiza- ton of the G. o. P. expects. It is not very encouraging, then, to be consider ed as possible democratic party can didate, the only reluctance of strong democratic vote-getters to take the honor of a place on the state ticket indicates that there is no positive out
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The United States government ad- mits that belligerent power has a right to censor correspondence pass ing through it's own postoffice. It con- tends only, and rightly contends, that mail carried on the high seas in neutral vessel is not under the juris- diction of any belligerent power, and that even when a mail steamer calls at belligerent port it's locked up pos tai sacks, en route for another des- tination, are inviolable In persisting in it's high-and- mighty course in this connection, Great Britain is losing friends as well as inviting trouble Torrington Register.
Arizona sentinel., 1916-10-19
(By OUR SPORT EDIToR.)

Jack Curley. one of the worlds lead ing sport promoters and man known internationally as a doer of huge things will soon be with us. Jack is now ad- vance man of the Sells-Floto circds, an aggregation this year that surpasSes by wide margin any similar travelling organization that ever was thr0'n open 10 the public
 This may sound like a broad state ment. but Curlev will voTcl fo' 1t. and to back up his claim HD'nts proudly to the fact that he never told anything but the truth in his life.
 Just wait until you get chance to see our circus this year and you will swear that you never saw anything that ever approached it." Jack writes, showing that he is all swelled up oyer his new job.
 ''You see, we've got man at tie head of this organization who isn't afraid to spend a world of money 10 make it the best. His name is Harry Tamnen and he is absolutely in CCn- trol. The circus is a mere pet Of his and not run as a money-making prCpo- sition. It's a millionaire playthlnS.
 gro give you an idea of how much he thinks of his circus and his people, he laid out an expenditure of $S0,00O lest winter for entire new equipment. This included new canvas, every yard Of 1t being brand new. There isn't a rope in the whole outfit, everything teing handled by steed cables. Not an inch of the canvas ever touches the ground, as there is a system of giant spaals on which the canvas is wound after the circus is through in a town. Every thing is done with donkey engines and big steam tractors, so that the lowly horse now is used only in the street parades and for show purposes under the canvas. The horse no longer has to drag the heavy wagons. The tract ors do that"
 Thus does Jack rave about his circus, but the main point with Jack is the big athletic feature that he is so deeply interested in. The Sells-Floto circus now has under contract two worlds
Arizona sentinel., 1916-10-19
JACK CuRLEY, SPORT PROMOTER
 HEADED THIS WAY

; champions, Jess Willard, boss boxer of them all, and an aggregation of ALL STAR athletes, among them Yusil Has sane, the Turkish Bone Crusher, and one of the foremost catch-as-c wrestlers in the world, Gotch, who was with the show, is laid up for re- pairs, and Hussane offers the same sum for anyone to staay fifteen mn utes with him on the mat. Also with the show are other famous fellows ot mat an ring that the athletic bugs should be glad to see Then there are Jack Curley and Tom Jones, partners in the mana cement of Willard, who are a whole show in themselves.
 Harry Tammen Of Denver, manag- ing owner of the big circus, is one of the real sportsmen of the day. Because of his tremendous care in keeping things in Colorado well managed and clean, as owner of The Denver Post, he has frequently been referred to as
 
 the watchdog of the Rockies" and he is willing to accept that title with all that it implies He got into the circus business in a most peculiar man ner. He staked an old friend to bunch of coin to take out dog and pony circus and kept sweetening the pot for two seasons of bad business At the end of that time his friend, thoroughly disgusted with the busi- ness and utterly unable to make 1t 20. turned the whole thing over to MT Tammen.
 "I'll make it go," Ttmmen declared, when he found out that he had a lot of pets on his hands that he didn't fancy. That was the start of the pres ent Sells-Floto circus and it has grown under Tammens wonderful manage ment into the greatest amusement en- terprlse of the present day.
 When Curley gets into town we shall hear all about the big sport events and what Jess Willard is going to do about fighting in the near tu- ture. Curley a mine of information and never objects to anybody digging into that mine, so we'll get big ear full as soon as Jack lands here.