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The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
Minerva" +"

Minerva, : was
born in Canada and we lived there
until we went on the road. Lottie is
a year younger than l and Jack a
year younger than Lottie. Like you,
| am the "big sister" Yes, our dear
mother is with US and we cling to her
lovingly, for she is not only our
mother, but our best friend and most
trusted confdant.,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
Answers to Correspondents.

A bereaYed mother writes that her
little baby, loaned by the day to a
moving picture studio, caught cold
and after three weeks illness passed
away. She blames the studio and asks
advice, which am powerless to give,
about bringing suit. "She was only
four months old and they were giving
me FIVE dollars a day for her. | didn't
see any harm in it as the money came
in very handy. We are far from be-
ing poor. My husband has a good
job, but the baby was pretty and they
were always wanting her. Will you
advise me, Miss Pickford, what
should do about it?"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline, but do not COMPEL"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Corned beef omelet-Put some corned
beef through the meat chopper. season
with little salt and red pepper. and
when the omelet Is ready to turn sprin-
kle the corned beef over it.
Rice croquettes-Rice croauettes are
very good for busy day-like washday
or ironing day-for they may be made
hours before they are needed, of cold
boiled rice, beaten egg and seasoning
and carefully dipped in crumbs and egg,
then kept In the refrigerator until time
to cook.
Pear salad-Drain canned pears free
from syrup and chill thoroughly. Serve
with French dressing on lettuce leaves,
with cream cheese balls.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
TOMORROW'S MENU.

I.UNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Sliced Ham
Rice Cruquettea
Graham Bread.
Custard-
Tea.
DINNER.
Potats Soup.
Lamb Chops.
Sweet Potatoes.
Peas.
Pear Salad.
Peach Merinrue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

say nothing of the assurance that it is bound to continue unless relief is obtained.
 There are those who by reason of their location who can be aided It is possible to send commissioners for the distribution of the goods which have been contributed by sympathetic humanity, but there are others who are denied such assistance because of the fear upon the part of certain Of the belligerents that instead of such supplies being devoted to the relief of the sufferers 1t would be appropriated for the maintenance of the armies of the enemy and therefore serve to drag out the war.
 It is because the nations at war cannot reach an agreement to permit of the entry of a neutral commission to supervise such disbursements that Poland must continue to make the best of it's position. The world will never know half of the awful suffer- ings which have been visited upon it, and because of the frightfulness of it it is perhaps well that it will not.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
WHAT CAN BE AssuREp7

With the sessions of the United States Mexican commission, named for the purpose of adjusting the diff ferences which exists between this country and the neighbor to the south, ready to be opened at Portsmouth, N. H., it remains to be seen whether it amounts to any more than the A. B c. conferences at Niagara Falls, and if there is a temporary understanding reached whether the head of the de facto government of Mexico will as- sumo the responsibility which is placed upon.
 Indications point strongly to the fact that some agreement will be reached whereby the punitive expedi tiOn will be withdrawn from Mexican territory This has even been advo- cated by General Funston in view of the fact that it has been called off from the pursuit of Villa, for the dis persing of whose forces the United States regulars were sent across the line following the Columbus raid.
 But after an understanding has been reached by the commission as to what should be done to insure the protec- tion of American lives and interests following such a withdrawal what is there to assure that Carranza will carry out the sttpulations of the Q agreement? It is remembered how he boasted of his control and how he gave assurances that he would put down the Iawless bands at the time he was bidding for recognition, and it is fully recognized how he has com pletely failed to do so. Unless this coming conference can make him re- spect his obligations and hold him to the terms of it's action it might just as well not be held.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
cREECES POSITION.

Following the decision which was made by Rumania all eyes are now turned towards Greece which country has been between two fires from the carly stages of the war. The demon strations which have been made of late indicate that VenizeIos has a strong following. This was apparent before and from the time when he first displayed his sympathy for the entente cause but it has been steadily increasing and has eliminated in the warning given to King Constantine to dismiss those of his advisers who are holding him to his present attitude.
 Greece cannot help but recognize the position it faces unless a change is made. It has received conclusive ev- idence Of what is going to happen to it by the encrCachmsnt of the Bulgar- ians and the seizure of it's forts and territory. In view of the manner in which Greece failed to keep it's treaty with Servia, it's opposition to the course taken by the allies and the influence which the kings relation ship with the German emperor has had it is but natural that the entente group should declare that it is not concerned in defending Greek terri tory against the invasion by the hated BulgaTians.
 Bulgaria must realize by this time that if it is going to obtain anything out of the war it must be through the conQuering of the much coveted Greek and servian territory, while it is but natural that it should dawn upon the Greeks that their own ambi- tions and future rest in the very course which it takes before the terms of peace are arranged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
danger from infantiIe paralysis that

danger from infantiIe paralysis that obtains over so wide territory
 We do not doubt 1t. The New York authorities have but followed the mod ern method of trying to build up health by soaring everybody to death. It is a happy individual indeed who can escape from the clutches of this scheme of preaching disease from the cradle, through the schools and into manhood. The New York authorities have given an overdose of the new fangled remedy with the result de- scribed by The Sun.
 What is this 1nTantile paralysis? No- body knows. Like every other i'll that afflicts mankind. it's cause is said to be some sort of germ. But it is such a tiny little germ as to es- cape the doctors. Because they are not acquainted with it they are at sea. And because they are at sea and can not account for the growing number of cases, they have talked of conta- giOn\ or infection or both. Yet one of their number the other day reported that it was rare that more than single case occurred in one family which would seem to knock the con- tagious theory in the head, while the United States Health Service has found that out Of 2,O7O persons expos ed by residence in the same houses and in the same families with patients. only fourteen developed the disease in frank paralytic form.
 But because of the Campaign of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
POLITICAL
Democratic Tariff Failure.

Two facts stand out prominently in the statistics of American imports, one cOndemnatory of the Democratic tariff policy and both cautionary to the whole country. The first is that the Underwood Simmons tariff act is a failure as a revenue producer; that because Of it's failure direct taxation of the American people has been made necessary tO provide for the ordinary expenses Of the government. The second is that it has opened our ports to enormous jmportations of foreign goods in competition with our dOTnes- tic products even in war times, indi- eating the TlOOd that may be expected when peace comes; that we must have tariff not only for the protection of American industry but also one that will yield revenue for the country. Such tariff will not be provided by the Democratic party. Whatever of protection AIr. Wilson and his assOci- atcs will grant the United States at this time is a matter of expedienCy in promotion of their political fortunes; they will not surrender their fatuous Iree trade policy. Even in the matter oT tariff commission they aim to fool rather than help American in duStIy, for, as revealed in the pending revenue bill, they do not propose to make the commission permanent. On the other hand the Republican policy of protection is founded on conviction Of its righteousness and a deternina- t1on to make American prosperity per manent.
 Just one instance of the injurious failure of the Democratic tariff need be cited. Tn the matter of raw wool, the statistics prove that in the 90 months from October l, 1910, to April 1, 1913, under a Republican tariff 482, 803, ,44G pounds of the foreign value of ASA, ,856, ,022 was imported the duty paid on which was $36, TBS, ,7O8 In the 30 months from October l, 1913, to April l, 1916, under the Democratic tariff, the raw wool imports amounted to L. 006,710,197 pounds of the foreign value of $299,08S,5 ,544 and the duty paid on this enormously increased volume of wool was only $1,333, ,996. Had the Payne law duties been collected on this more than billion pounds of wool the United States would have received $10G,895,365 of revenue. It may be argued that the American consumer saved the difference in the cost of his wooden goods, but he did not Woolen goods are higher now than the Payne law was operative. It may be said also that the increased imports were due to war-closed factories in Euro pean manufacturing countries. Very well; when those factories reopen they will dump their products on our markets at prices lower than we can make simply because the Underwood law does not afford necessary protec- tion. If the American markets are to be preserved for American and do- mestic prosperity fostered MT Wilso,a must be fredericksburg Gazette Times
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
eERMANY,s NEw cHLEE.

The brief despatch from Berlin to ae effect that General Erich von alkenhayn has been dismissed as hief of the German staff and Field Iarshal vou Hindenberg appointed in is place makes it evident that the aiser is not satisfied with the way lings are going. The entrance of .umania into the war and the break y Italy indicates that they have been waved by the increased strength 'hich has been displayed by the en- 2nte allies while the action taken by 1e kaiser is open to the interpreta.- on that it is counter stroke to vercome the weakness.
 Von Moltke was removed because failed in the drive on Paris and ow von B'alkenhayn is pushed aside ecause the Teutonic forces have not cen able to make progress against le enemy and at the same time have 1ffered severely in prestige on three 'onts with the effort to take Ver- un practically a failure.
 That the kaiser should turn to Field larshal Hindenburg in his hour of esperation when he feels the grip ghtening about him on all sides is ot surprising. Hindenburg has the orfidence of the people. He has been iolized for the manner in which he as conducted campaigns along the 1stern front and it is but natural lat it should be felt that he is the lan who can reverse the trend of af- Iirs if anyone can, and by his ap- ointment he has been given the op- ortunity to display his ability if it IS not come too late. He will have
 chance to show whether he excels in 1ch large operations or in directing ne campaign on small front.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

It was toll worn son of the soil who sank heavily into his seat by the dining table on the screened porch and it was flushed and almost fearful per son who took the place opposite him ntneir first evening there.
 I'd no idea Aunt Berinthia's garden was a small farm," said Pond. I've walked miles today pushing her prec- ious wheel hoe"
 Maybe you can hire some one around here to cultivate for you with a horse"
 T tried that today and the farmers are all short handed. they say"
 Then we must try to get help in the village tomorrow
 As the little roadster sped along the next morning the spirits of tho young people rose.
 At a cross road they came to a sud den stop to avoid running into Q heavy wagon behind which was tied a team of mules
 You don't want to buy them mules, cheap, do you, POnd?" inquired the driver as he sIauted his old feIr hat to avert the sun. They'd be mighty handy to work the place all summer and I'd guarantee to sell 'em again in the fall for you"
 Well, I might buy them if the price is right" laughed Pond.
 Well, you'll never buy mules any cheaper if you live to be a hundred,'' replied the teamster, naming what seemed to Ripley very low figure.
 Cheap enough! By love, I just be- lieve I'll buy them! Put them in the stable and I'll give you a check this evening""
 Done" cried the teamster as Pond started his car and hurried on.
 Why Ripley, how in the world could you do such a foolish thing?" asked his wife, staring at him in sur prise.
 You don't understand agriculture, 90 explained Pond. Those mules will more than earn their price in labor alone. We shanr have to hire any cultivating all season"
 We may have to hire a stable boy"
 Mules require different care from
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
THE AMATEUR MULETEERS

Ada, listen to this letterl' ex- claimed Ripley Pond as he hurried through his morning mail 'fN1y dear Ripley: I hove suddenly decided to place Idlehaven at your disposal, as am ordered to the White mountains for my health. The garden is planted and progressing nicely, and I am sure the outdoor life will be excellent for you. The station agent will hand you the keys. I hope you win have a happy summer. Your affectionate aunt, Der iintnia Marsden.
 How generous of your aunt, Ripley, said Mrs. Pond.
 T call it nervy of Aunt Berlinthia to turn her place over to us without once asking whether it would suit our convenience! I hope she left her car for us. With that I could at least make the early train.'
 Of course, we shall have to accept her offer, shall we not?"
 T wouldn't for the world offend a well to do relative. Besides, she evil dently depends upon us to keep up the place"
 "Oh, Ripley, we can try all the fas- cinating hints in the Out of Doors columns and it will be distinctly cheer full to be able to say to our friends, Be sure to run out to Tdlehaven for the week end.'"
 "Yeh," said Fond.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
American Volunteers Want Releases.

Some American volunteers-mOst1y married men-have recently sought the help of the American authorities in Paris to free themselves from the mil itary obligations they contracted in the French Foreign Legion or French aviation corps. The authorities have had in all cases to explain that it is impossible for them to intervene. The American volunteer who takes service a sa belligerent against a country in friendly relations with his own loses the right to the protection his country would be bound to give him if he had not identified himself with a beIliger- ent. He does not lose his American citizenship. but is is so far non-ex- istent for the time being that it's pos sessor does not recover the rights and privileges it confers until the war ends.
 The American legionaIy or aviator with the French forces does not swear allegiance to France. he only signs a declaration binding him to obey the French military authorities. The American who volunteers with the British army is in Q different position, for he has to swear allegiance to King George.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
E.Es TIERS TO THE EDITOR
Fear, Foolishness and Quarantine.

Fear, FooIishness and Quarantine.
 MT. Editor: t is recognized by the best medical authorities and physi- clans generally that fear is a producer edge on the part of the doctors. that fear Of sickness and dread of disease tends to bring about the manifestation of disease, what is considered incOn- sistent conduct upon the part of phy- Sicians in authority, intended for pub lie protection, has become the sub iect of c0mraont "The Inquirer of Philadelphia, under the caption, Fear, FoDEshuess and Quarantine,'' has pub lished an editorial upon this situation, which furnishes such an incentive to earnest reflection, I am asking that it he reproduced for the benefit of your readers
 The editorial follows:
 Some / e has written to this journal asking | t0 advocate a quarantine by Atlantic City against children coming from New York.
 We refuse to enter into any such brutal scheme.
 The uuarantining against New York by all sorts of communities because Q few hundred children of that city have been attacked by what the doc tors call infantiIe paralysis is the pro- duet of ignorance, foolishress and con- temptible fear. There is no sense in it. There is no reason in it. There is nothing in it but abject cowardice.
 There are tens of thousands of chill dren in New York who are perfectly well. What would these panic-strick- eu save-t themselves -all-price town authorities do? Condemn every child of New York city to remain cooped up in a hot city? Prevent the chari- ties from giving their summer out ings to weary mothers and suffering children? Shall there be no day by the sea or a week in the country for the little ones?
 The senselessness Of this quaran- tine movement is beyond all intelli- gent belief
 The word fear is without doubt the most detestabIe one in language. Or rather 1t defines @ quality of the hu- man mind that is responsible for about every evil that exists. Petty town officials and so-called boards of health have succumbed to fear. Per haps it is not strange when we read in the New York Sun:
 ITO the health authorities of New York themselves these ref1exes of their own bIundering conduct are directly attributaI They started the panic. they nlIed the minds. inst of dwellers within the city, and then of the pop uIation. outside. with fear. they are responsible. for the, exaggerated idea of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
NO EXCUSE FOR A STRIKE.

Just how much consideration the people are going to get in the contro- rersy existing between the railroads # the country and their employees, epresented by four of the brother Ioods rests with the future to dis lose. That they are vitally con- erned cannot be questioned. Not nly are they dependent upon the reat transportation lines for their upplies of foodstuffs but their em- Jloyment is to a large extent gauged " the ability of industries to get SUD- lies and move their products. In .ddition to this the people are ex- ensively interested in the railroads themselves for if they do not hold any the stock or the bonds there is a reat army who are represented in he holdings through the investments f the savings banks, trust compan- es and other institutions throughout he country. And when it comes right own to cold IHrd facts it is the ublic who must stand for whatever ction is taken. It is the people who aust pay for whatever increase is ranted to the railroad employees who re among the best paid workmen n the country, whether it comes bout through less hours or higher wages and if there was no other that 3 a sufficient reason why they should ct due consideration.
 The public certainly ought to have
 chance to be heard in this matter. . fair settlement of the demands and ustice to all involved including themselves is what the people are lamoring for and should receive and 5hen they are the ones who must tand the brunt of the trouble they hould be a party in it's adjustment.
 There is no excuse for a strike and , fair treatment is all that IS aimed t there will be none.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Stories of the War
Shoes For the Entente Allies.

Orders for 26.0Co,OOO pairs of shoes for the British, Serbian, French, Rus sian. Italian and Belgian armies have been received by British manufacturers since the outbreak of the war.
 One-fourth of the total, or more than 100 000 pairs Q week have been alone supplied by the worknlen of North ampton, the chief seat of the English shoe manufacture, an hours train ride northwest of London. The ynanufac- tuTers of this place are turning out a second instaI1n1eut of 3,O00,00O pairs 6 footwear for the Russians, this time boots known as the Cossaclzs.
 Owing partly to their pre-occupation with army contracts, partly to deple- ton of their staffs of male operatives and partly to restrictions imposed by the government on the disposal by tanners and merchants of leather suit able for army purposes. boot and shoe manufacturers are finding considerable difficulty in supplying the demands Ot the civilian market.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
THE WAR SUFFERERS

That the appeals which continue to made in behalf of the people of urope who are suffering from the wages of the war. the lack of proper rovisions for the sustenance of life nd the protection against the ele- lents are genuine and worthy can- ot be discounted. It is probable that le stories which are received from lany sections of that continent do ot begin to tell Of the misery and ,ffering which is prevailing there to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
California Measures Hnnhss.

MT. Hughes proves by his public utterances that he measures up to standard of the iIlustrious Republican Presidents who have preceded him. There is nothing infammatory, anar- chistic or socialistic in his policies. The destructiveness Of which he is accused is the old Republican policy of destroying the weeds and protecting the growing condos Angeles Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Where Won K!uok Turned Back.

At Meaux, near the point where in the battle of the Marne von KIuck's army turned away abruptly when ap- formed to organize the reception of battlefield visitors. GUidepOsts are to be set up showing the war and the distances to those localities where the fighting was fiercest and most de- cisive Memorial tablets at various points will commemorate the fallen warriors and plan of the Marne theatre of operations will be sold as a souvenir of the great battle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Frightfuhess .inaugurated by the health authorities of New York, fear has taken possession of the parents of New York. of Brooklyn and of cities and towns too numerous to record. These New York health people have done far more harm than they have done good.
 It is to be hoped that none of this cowardIy foolishness will find it's way Into Philadelphia Sanity has pre- vailed here thus far. Indeed, the best comment on the situation that we have yet seen from @ medical source was that of this City's Chief NIedi- cal Director. Dr. A. A. Cairns, who said:
 q can call to mind only three rules, and they are applicable to the fight against all other diseases as well as infantne paralysis. They are: Clean Illness, fresh air and good food"
 Excellent, worthy doctor. excellent. And if you had added a word about the eradication of fear. you would h we strengthened your good advice. Thanking you in the name of a large number of interested parents.
 Yours truly,
 PARENT. Norwich, August 29. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

It is true as one democratic packer claims that MT. Hughes has not yet blamed MT. Wilson for the Is per cent of sickness in the American punitive expedition but he can rest assured that he will be held responsible for that tired and nauseated feeling which has been caused by the democratic policies,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Governor HoIcomp has issued a call for a special session of the leg isIature to validate the voting of soldiers who are out of the state. It is said one day will be sufficient for the work. It might be well to make which all the legislation required for the next few years could be passed, and then adjourn for four years. Connecticut could get along finely that length of time without legisla- tive nf1iction.-BristoI Pdess.