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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Rsss si gg las ss s9gsss ss sf s ssr2ss ,sss ssq But tbs IntsrIhdss sf Merry John sflA seEysa their turn. during their frequently hear It condemned in our age, IS fiethln6 new. There were movies hundreds Of yeaas ago. in the old Miracle Play times, and eveii eaFlisri So the eagernees fpf this sort
 THE DTCTAGRAPEIs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
Stories of the War
AppsaIinu for Irish Recruits.

Appealing fer irish Recruits.
 The following appeal sent out by the department of recruiting in Ire- land and forwarded by the recipient to relatives in this city will be of inter- est at the present time:
 Department of Recruiting Ireland.
 October 2sth, 1S15.
 sir.-Lord Kitchener sends me the attached message for you.
 He wants 60,e00 1rishmen at once for the period of the war. You will be equipped and will start your training in Ireland, and complete 1t in different parts of the world. Wherever you go you will be serving with Irishmen.
 The relatives whom you look after arc away. Your wives, your children or those dependent on you will receive an allowance every week.
 Every great Irishman urges the ap- peal. The safety of your homes and your possessions depends on your an- swer.
 Sons of farmers-whose lands are passing into your own possession You must come out and defend this heritage.
 ened too. You must equally respond to the call.
 It is your privilege as an Irishnian to come forward voluntarily. Will you come now? Fill in this form and post it to-day.
 Yours faithfully, WIMBORNE. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and Director-General for Recruiting. Copy of Message. Please tell all Irishmen from me how deeply interested I am in their present effort to increase the Irish Forces in the army. Born and brought up in Ireland as was, I feel certain that my countrymen will not allow our brave Irish soldiers to feel that they are unsupported by those at home. "We ought not to see our Irish Di- visions and Regiments kept up to strength in the field by other than Irishmen. szt~ 1rstc Such, neglect on our part would be a deep disgrace to Ireland. They l MUST be Irish to man. "I apea1 for men from Ireland on behalf Of those gallant men in the l Irish Regiments, our Regiments, who have fought so magnificently." Yours very truly, KITCHENER Increased Allowances to Relatives. Single men, with no dependents, will be fed, boarded and clothed, and l their pay will be 1 /-- per day. Mar
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
TOO MUCH RILEY.

It has been evident for 6 long time that J. B. Riley superintendent of prisons in New York state was en- tirely out of sympathy with the meth ods introduced by Warden Osborne at Sing Sing and that he was simply waiting for the first opportunity which presented itself to create 6 vacancy at that institution. He has repeat edly gone out Of his way to embarass Osborne and following the indictment of the warden he did his utmost to get him out Of the office wnile he was under fire. It was Osborne's methods as much as Osborne himself which aroused Riley's opposition and he lost no time ir marketing this in the case of the new warden, Dr. Kirchwey, who is temporarily in charge at Sing Sing until the Osborne charges are heard, by ordering a transfer of 66 of the Sing Sing convicts to another prison without consultation with Dr. Kirch- weY. which was against the under standing under which the temporary warden took the job.
 This was the last straw and it was not surprising that Governor Whit man stepped in and took a hand in the muddle by calling for the resigna- ticn Of Superintendent Riley. This may meet with some opposition but he must go. The governor has shown his hand by declaring Riley's action "drastic and precipitate' and bound to break down the administration and make the new warden,s position iri- .olerable. It is therefore intended to get. rid of the trouble maker and it is made evident that the governor be- fisses thar the reforms which Osborne has Instituted should be given a fair triat now, and it is not improbable t..aE the passing of Riley vii mean the snsgAusio-. of new prison methods in | the Empire state.
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txian frentier and causing additional forces ee Do sent Tor tflH dekanAe uf thAt ioea1ity it Is not improbable that Ha@ain xee0wnah6s tho e&Rset which the Vlezofy h that fssziitv would have uben @eMfaamflsh mt thiM tifzae. That country HaaiHtasning 1esitseh HIaiiiaf to Greece except azAe its seeFisesy has mot been invaded by eitisk siAe ia the wnr. though RumaiA would faEe t6 Send an army across It iii order te strike at Bulgaria, 1t is possible that A s,ioceaxful RnsSiAn drive into Baho- evina as q play to wtsa tAs cooperation of Runaania for new operations In tho Balkans.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
eAcWINe rhg MAlrR FnAThea.

Tk Is a decidedly weak kneed posi- ton which is taken by these members of the democratin and republican pae- tiss !n congress who would deny American citizens and American ina dustry the Hndeuiahle rights which they posBesn under tho eskissinR laws of nations. According to Senators Gore, o'Gorman, Hitchcock, Jones and Works they would have this country submit to tho violation of their rights by such beiligerents as desired to do 60, to entirely disregard the rights of humanity and deny Americana pass- ports if they sailed on belliaerent ships. and to make it fmpossibie to ship munitions of war out of tile country. These contentious they would carry out by the enactment of new laws which would amount to . voluntary throwing overheard of privileges which we now possess and for which the administration has per- sistently stood. and the knuekiing down to the will Of those belliwerents who are doing their best to control neutrals as well as the enemy by their wanton and unjustified acts.
 Even though 1t had not been noted that these bills were presented after a conference with William Jennings Bryan, the very tone Of the bsiis makes if evident whose ideas are responsi- bie for them. MT. Bryan has done his best to humble the nation and shown himself to be a quitter and now it is apparently his purpose to force from outside the administration circles that which he could not accomplish from within. He and his following would have the nation back down from it's impartial and neutral course. He would have it kow tow to those countries which insist upon iisre- garding its rights and by it's action deny itself the right to buy from whatever nation is willing to sell should it ever find itself in war with a foreign power. It is a magnificent display of the white feather
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as well as what to do and how to do it.
 A near philosopher says: "The av- craze man is miserable because he spends a lot of his time making him self think that he is.'' This is not so much of a joke as it seems to be 10 the common mind. If men knew themselves better they would not do it. Perhaps you have never caught yourself magnifying your own trou- bles, taking small disappointments too seriously, or nursing your grudgea until they are a constant menace to your own strength and sanity; but lots of people have; and those who make a note of life's follies are cap- able of recognizing the truth of this affirmation No man of sense lets his grudges get on his nerves, or his preiudices excite his fears. Life is a nightmare to some people because they nurse grievances, and worry over probabilities and sit up nights with fear. Do not let the things .shaying no material energy create peaces and health destroying friction, ess |
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ried men receive the same, subject to deduction of an allotment of Cd. per day, which would entitie their wives to 12 /6 per week, and 5 f- for 1 child. 3/6 for the second child, and f- ad- ditional for every other child.
 The dependents of unmarried sol- diers also receive substantial allow anees.
 When soldiers are not separated from their families during training, they will receive
 A. For self and wife, 20 /5.
 B. Self. wife and one child. q 1H. other child.
 c. Self, wife and two children, 24/s. And 2E-additional 9 for every other child.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
The War a Year Ago Today
Jan. 8, 1915.

SAUs cJ ASiSs
 Allies gained north of soissons near Reins and in AIsaee. Germans attacked Russian lines near BoIimoW, their rifiemen using steel shields.
 Cardinal Mercier of Belgium placed under restraint by Germans because of pastoral Germany accused republic of San Marine of encouraging espionage by it's wireless station.
 Roumania began nobiIizing 75o,- 900 Men.
 caIifornia's Belgian relief ship started.
 Germans retook steinbaeh and Burnhaupt.
 French captured Perthss and gained near Soupir.
 Russians entered Transyivania. French won victory in the Kams- run, Africa.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Tt has taken Germany a long time to admit that tho Easstania dsd not carry 2 gun, but unless greater speed is shown the disssowal will not be obtained until long after the war is ended.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

The coal operators accompany their announcement that there has been no increase in the wholesale price of an- thracfte coal by the statement that they are fighting the battle of the consumer. Inasmuch as the battle of the consumer is usually waged with the retailer the success of the opera tors fight is not altogether apparent. New Haven Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Tn one southern state q school to train Negro servants has been estab- lislred and in another they are burning Negro churches. 1t is easy to tell which state Is alive to It's own inter- ests. .s
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By the vote of the British labor congress it is surmised that it's mem bers prefer that the allies should win, but they do not like the idea of doing their part.
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Tnasmuch Gs Boston is confronted with the abatement that not osae of its scl1oolhouses is free from fire hazards 1t has been shown the need of reform in places whore further negligence ought not to be allowed to exist.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

It is gratifying fact that where wages are being increased by indus tries about the country it is the re- suit of voluntary action rather than strikes
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Some idea of the progress that haa been made in the past decade or so Is shown by the New Jersey lampligliter who makes his rounds in an auto where only short time ago his prede- cessor hoofed 1t and carried . ladder.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

From the increased amount of busi- ness which the doctors are doing 1t looks as if they would be willing to give a handsome tip to January.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Now that the president has been asked as to why he recognized Car. ranza, he might supplement the state- naent with An explanation Of why Huerta failed to salute the flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

The very fact that there are so many unmarried slackers in England today may explain to large extent why they are bachelors.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

According to the stand which cer- tain representatives in congress are taking they are advocates of peace at any price.
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OTHER VIEW POINTS

MT. Ford has returned to Detroit a sadder and a wiser man. and only by a strict attention to his legitimate business in the future can he expect to regain the confidence in his busi- ness ability. which had grown so strong through his personal success Bridgeport Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Those people who are losing their grip. and there are quite few these days. are making no kick about 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Many al boudoir cap covers a multitude of angles.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
Sunday Movning Talk
THE BLIND SPOT.

There is in the human eye a point where the optic nerve enters which is known as the blind spot. If this tiny zone of darkness be judged 8 physio- logical defect, it is, at least, one from which no mortal is free. The strongest and healthiest sight has it's single point of ciouded vision-a strange provision of nature, but one from which, in most situations. we suffer little disadvan- tage.
 A blind spot on the moral retina, however, should cause us infinitely more concern. If there is some par ticuiar angle of the mind along which we cannot think clearly, measure of confusion is bound to follow. A dark place in the conscience may easily cause more trouble than one in the eye.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
Has it hot often astonished yeu. that

Has it not often astonished you that
 people could be so punctilious in regard
 to certain points of the moral code and
 so careless in regard to others? A man
 may keep almost the whole range of the commandments and yet offend
 grievously and continuously as regards
 q single one. A generally sensitive
 and illuminated conscience may still
 have it's barren region. as dark as
 Egyptian night.
 constant puzzle. The conduct of even
 the best people is apt to be streaked
 and "spotty." I have known, for in- stance men of acknowledged generos-
 ity and rectitude to display unaccount-
 able harshness in driving a bargain. A ! lavish patron of charity may at the
 same time be grinder of the faces
 of the poor. Men who would stand
 aghast at the very thought of drinking
 liquor or of committing adultery may
 see no wrong in the meanest kind of
 business dishonesty. Or one whose
 temper is generous and free may be
 quite insensible to the pain his loose
 habits may cause his family circle.
 The Apostle Paul testified that in his early bitter persecution of unoffending Christians he verify thought he was doing Gods service. The prejudice and
 bigotry filling his mind blinded him to the cruelty of his campaign. How many of the sons of men are in like case! Almost anything can be made to seem right that we happen to want to do. Here, for instance, is one getting money through some doubtful method. Trying to persuade him of the iniquity Of the thing. we find him full of cas- uistry. He cannot see the force of our arguments, or, rather, he will not see it. As wise preacher once said: "Of all the dust thrown in mems eyes none Is bore biinding than gold dust" Some of the saintIiest people, both north and south. in the days when. cot ton was king. defended slavery as Q divine institution 1t was too profitable to be wicked. I once knew a brewer the daily product of whose great plant represented pure misery for hundreds of sodden homes in the city in which he lived. Yet he was personally ge- nial and kindly man, apparently un- conscious of any seaxny side in his oc- equation. He had a blind spot in his eye.
 It is far easier to note tine dark place in a neighbor's conscience than to take honest account of that in our own. We behold the mote that is in our Brothers eye but cannot perceive the beam that Is in cur own eye. The beam. in Bible imagery, fs any cbstruc- ton that clouds the moral vision. Until 1t ig removed. defective sight is inev- itable. It may be some prejudice, some whim. some ancient antipathy, some pet sin. Whatever it is, if must be dis placed before we can see our duty clearly and see it whole.
 l THE PARsoN-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

ffFFitteii Specially Ter Tha Baiihtiiisl
 iEhs EAat that the people sf RemsFst revived hf GhfiAtiiA66 tiEFaa tho 9lda stFse miracle play, bF paSeahf, defjlcts laS tho events hs HethlehefM with fe4 to the histerieal fael that going to ssS picture -plays, which 30 many are Aps to ceiidemn in this hgeI Is ns hew As isss g sa ss ssfiss X ,s tss SssshI sII.Si si Epend iniach 6f thelf tifaa and Subs stance haink entertained by plays
 While n ls InpssslbIs ts ik any gre. ets8 kmka for thA origin 0f th@ Mnklish drama, it il pessibiS te trace lte bis. tery thFpnEh fotr ner!e dss.the Misa1sls IF. < 1. and ihe Is9itimats Drama.
 Regarding fiia Mlraple FlRyG, h seems reasnf1ahIe te believe that, At the dawn of modern civilization, most countries of Europe possenebd c rude kind of theatrical ehtartainfn@ft conslntinR ol tho Old and New Tentarnssits and of tho hiBtefy ef the aaintgl hence they were called Miracles, or Miracle Plays.
 Among their Hph3ecta were Tho Cre- ation, Ths Ea1 q Man. the Eieod; sas dsrshas s. ss. sasree ..s te sE IiE'H pass Ss
 
 vera Mf1d@r tho direction Of tho eior9y. who zzsAin.kfne6 that they were thvor- Mbl9 to tho cmuee of religion.
 Thp aoocnd mksp ia tho prngrSss of the Drama wac tes Moral pIay.. In thin form of entertainzneslt the char hcters were chiefly aliegcricai or Gb. stract. Tteee plays si1deaxored to convey some moral leBBcn. at the same time melting to a form of poeticat and dramatic ingenuity. in outlining the characters and assigning proper speeches to each.
 The only ecriptural character retain cd in the Moral Plays was the Devil who was rendered as grotesque and hideous as possible by his mask and garb. His exterior was shaggy and hairy, one of the characters mistaking him for a dancing bear. History re- cords that he had a tail, for one of the characters, Vice, in a certain ancient play. asks him for a piece of 1t, to make a fly-trap; a sample of the sort of wit current at that period.
 The lnteriudes were cross between the Moral Plays and the modern Dra- ma. The Moral Plays were frequent In the reign of Henry VI 0422-1461)
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Has That Satisfaction.
 Anyhow, President Wilson will go down to fame as the first man T. Roosevelt ever called a Byzantine logothete."-Springfeld Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Do you feel like fouting sympathy 2 At times there is nothing the human heart needs more. Yet. when the late Edfth Cavell. was pleading with a Prussian officer in behalf of suffering Belgians he said: Pity is waste of time-ft destroys the health.'' Is this q Christian or a wholesome senti- ment? We have been taught that sympathy sweiis the tide of love. Sympathy has been pictured as wait ing upon Love to let the master in. The parental or governmental system which houts sympathy breeds brutes and tyrants, not Sayiours of men, phiianthropists and nurses. Get this Prussian idea we'll established In your heart and making a tragedy of life becomes a pastifne. It Is easy to be mean whom gentleness and generosity have been abolished. We do not have to ask what is the matter with Prus- sia for this military officer discioses 1t. This thought alone considered seriously Is enough to horrify the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Where are you driving to3 This is g. fast age and you are trying to keep up with the procession; what for? Keeping up with the procession isn't the first duty. but being true to cne's s self is. Our welfare does not depend upon our driving so much as upon our Judgement. When we haven't time to regt we are getting ready to perish
 The nervous feeling that life is one grand rush and that there's hardly time to think is breaking people down
 Some people In the rush get where they haven't time to eat properly or to rest sufficiently and they soon be- come invalidad. It is 6 good rule tte moment the stress of life makes you feel you haven't got time for this or that to take time. No one can go on violating the laws of their being with out reaping the consequences. Efi- cheney includes knowing when to stop
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Increased Allowances to Relatives.
 Single men, with no dependents, will be fed, boarded and clothed, and their pay will be 1 F- per day. Mar
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It is difficult to believe that, in con- trast to such crude humor and plot as this, 1t was only in 1890 that Shakes peare produced his Pericles, Prince of Tyre, followed by his other master
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

The lnteriudes were cross between the Moral Plays and the modern Dra- ma. The Moral Plays were frequent In the reign of Henry VI (1422-1461)
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This pioneer comedy is written in rhyme. and althouhg it's humor is somewhat broad, 1t has a sort of merit. It's phrases and sentiments ex- cite wonder in these days as to the state of affairs when the inmates of a university could listen with delight to such dialogue, etc. But that was many year ago!
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as well as what to do and how to do
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was amusina the popuIaoe with his Interludes. John Still (165s-1eos) won p1andits and profit by writing the first genuine comedy in the English lam ,guRge.
 This was first acted in 15e6 and was printed in 1875, under the following title: "A ryght pithy. pleasant and merle Comedy. intytled Gammer Cur tcn's Nedle; played on the stage not longe ago in Christe's Colledge, in Cambridge"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-11
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1l.-CIosine
prices on the New York Stock EX-
change today were as follows:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-11
NO DANGER AT NURSERY
SAYS DR.. B0SENBURY
Children Who We're Exposed TO
Diphtheria Are
safe.

There is practically no danger
that the other children at the Circle
of Mercy day nursery viii contract
diphtheria," said DR.. Charles Bosom
bury of the health board, yesterday.
The symptoms of diphtheria are
not ea silly discernible. Very Of
ten TAI the earlier stages the
disease cannot be distinguished
from sore throat, and / would,
therefore. strongly advice that pro-
visions be made for laboratory eX-
animation of all such cases"
symptoms Sometimes Misleading.
In some cases the symptoms may
be misleading and ii is possible that
the pseudo membrane. which DR..
Deer declares did not exist Wednes-
day night may have developed over
night. IL is unmistaka bly, an average
case OF diphtheria for the returns
from the laboratory. received to-
night. prove il beyond a doubt"
All tests for the presence Of the
diphtheria germ are furnished free
10 the citizens Of South Bend. With
IN about y hours II Is possible 10
have positive proof Of the existence
of the germ which requires the ad-
ministration OF anu-toNin. Those
who cannot afford the medical at
tenton necessary TO have the culture
made may secure. free OF charge
by calling the health department. a
visiting nurse.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-11
P0CH0NTAS MEMBERS
INSTALL OFFICERS

The Pocahontas degree No. 1928
held its regular meeting in Redman
nall Thursday evening. A business
session was held followed by install
lation Of officers. Those installed
were. Mrs. Pauline Dietz. POca-
hontas, Hattie Clark. Winona; G. L.
Haucl,. Powatan: Sadie Bailey.
prophecies; Tena Clark. keeper of
records; Ellen Hauck. guard of
tepee Lula Carson, guard of the
forest; Cora Ettlein. first scout; Ger
trude Denver second scout; +.
higgins. first warrior; III. Van Bus
kirk. second warrior; +. L. Smith.
third warrior, and George White.
fourth warrior; r. w. Hits. G..
Hoerth and Jennie Ward trustees.
and Cora Ettlein, Hattie Clark and
Minnie Hoerth. entertaining COM
mittee The remainder Of the even
ing was spent with dancing and a
luncheon was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-11
ABANDON HOPE FOR
RACKlEG HOUSE PROBE
AT present SESSION
international gNews Service

lnternatlOnd sNeWS service.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-Hope
for action 10 the house at this ses-
sion on theS, Borland resolution call
ing for an investigation Of the pack
ing interests by the federal trade
commissions practically was abandon
ed today. The resolution. as intro
duced by sFoep. BOrland of Missouri.
called for a. probe of the principal
packing hosrses of the country and
auxiliary corporations 10 determine
whether they are conducting their
affairs within the provisions of the
antitrust laws.
The investigation would be direct
ed particularly against alleged con-
certed efforts to depress the price
bid for meat animals and to restrain
free commerce in the meat business.
The resolution was referred to the
house Judiciary committee A sub
committee has considered the meas
ure and is ready to report it back TO
the full committee without recon-
mendation. But il has been impos-
sible TO obt ain a quorum Of the full
committee sac the whole issue is at a
standstill. Akmeeting of the judiciary
committee has been set for next
/ Tuesday. bun il is said the resolution
VIII be pigesonholed and not report
ed