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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-17
A MUNICIPAL PIGGERY

Hull Mass, famous the barometer of Bay State politics, is
gagged interesting bit Of municipal pioneering 1t solving two
problems with the sclemencreasng the local meat supply
and dispOsng of its garbage economically.
Hull has simply adopted for this branch Of its housekeeping the
practised mmemOrial and is
turning its garbage pork The through its committee of
public safety advanced the money buy several hundred young
pigs and then sold them citizens The has contributed
land for asurng and housing the and turned over its garbage
collections 1t has also built large hog houses and hired
to feed and look after the herd.
The Of the animals simple matter Every day the
garbage removed before given them They
ocuaed against choea and kept under sanitary conditions There
1926 in the herd now.
When the hogs ready for market they will be sold and the
unit cost of housing and tending them will be assessed against the
The latter will make money the transaction the town will
money its garbage disposal and there will be plentiful sup
ply of pork and bacon in Hull winter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
TOO MUCH TIME WASTED.

Regardless of the fact that there has been a great waste of time during the present short session of congress no particular effort is being made to make the most of the short period which is left. Conditions have made 1t necessary to abandon much of the schedule that was arranged by the president at the opening but there are matters of vital importance which need to be acted upon and they ought not to be left until the day or the night before adjournment. They are due for the proper consideration even though they are imperative and they ought not to be rushed through blind ly.
 There are now but two weeks more in which the present congress can deal with such measures and it ought to be realized that conscientious effort should be put forward to pass them instead of foo1ing away the valuable time pickering over partisan matters or needless bills. Too much time is being devoted to the crowding into appropriation bills of the undesirable riders, while much better use could be made of it by getting down to the real business which congress has yet to attend to.
 In spite of the brief time that re- mains there are those who are conf dent that there will be no special ses- sion of congress. But if such is to be avoided it ought not to be brought about by the dilatory tactics which allows action on the important bills to pile up until the last minute and then rush them through without giving them the consideration which they need.
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such that great many should have been attracted thereby since it was most favorable to those who are in terested in such a matter.
 There are already a great many who are getting acquainted with the great national parks of the country in much the same sort of way. For those who have the means there are hotels for their accommodations. There are also highways and recently automo- piles have been permitted to enter the Yellowstone park so that quicker trips can be made through that beaa- ty spot. But there are many who are unable te avail themselves of such ad- vantages, and who in order to enjoy an outing of the kind camp at one point or another as time overtakes them on their trip through the park. The difficulty which has stood in the way of more resorting to this plan has been the inability to get supplies with out carrying large amounts with them. but upon the matter being called to the attention of department of the in- terior such stations are to be estab- lished under the departments super vision.
 This is a step which ought to win hearty appreciation and encourage a larger number to get acquainted with the attractive vacation grounds than otherwise would.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
sPLAsHINe rHE Mup.

Through February thsre has been no reason for complaining about the mud which has been splashed upon sidewalk users by the fast moving ve- hfcles in the stree<s. but the time is coming when ths& nuisance will again return, and not so far in the future. The cause for complaint in regard to such matter is that many a dress or a suit has been badly soiled if not ruined by the carelessness which is exhibited by certain drivers of vehi- cles and autos in going through mud puddle6 without slackening their speed or giving any consideration to those who may be within reach of the spat- ter.
 In dealing with this matter. which is worse in some places than others, a writer in the Providence Journal re- gently held that when such a stream of dirty water is projected across a sidewalk it should be accepted by the police as prima facie evidence that the speed law is being violated and that a definite relation between the rate of speed and the length of the splash may be calculated and as- stunned.
 It is not to be supposed of course that an auto driver, or the driver of any vehicle for that matter. deliber- ately rushes through a puddle of wa ter for the purpose Of seeing how far he can scatter it or how much dam age he can do to the clothing of those in the neighborhood. That would be unreasonable. But there are plenty of instances where it Is evident that no thought fs given to the results of such driving and the proper amount of thought given to it would once and for all put an end to the complaint It doesn't seem as though auto driy- CTS ought to be beyond the reach of E1Irh an annAa1
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willing to do time for the miscreants if they would make an end of his woes. The head of the procession seems good to him whether it is the fear Of mouse or a robber which compels the recognition of his merits.
 Ben Franklin told his generation ito make haste slowly and this has been good advice in every generation since it was first uttered, and will be to the end of time, because it represents the essence of wisdoA Be sure you are right, then go ahead" is a more mod ern maxim, more to the point and en- folds the sense which can never grow old or wear out. Haste fosters care lessness, and carelessness breeds a world of trouble. No one would sus- pect from the blind way n which progress of every kind is made that the doors of wisdom are never shut" Mans haste and waste are the cause of two thirds of his woes. Those who are cautious in the worlds affairs are always the targets of the inapulsive; but their achievements usually win the praise of their enemies. We all like to speak up too well, and we re- main ignorant of the value of silence. No good subject was ever spoiled by mans talk, but mans talk on a great subject has sometimes ruined the speaker, as premature action has not infreGttently made an end of the actor. Make haste slowly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Calls For Square Deal.

MT. Editor: I have always been reading with much interest the ad- dresses of Rev. Brother Ricketts, so was surprised this morning when l read nearly two columns of worn-out arguments against Germany.
 In the opening words of his address on The German Situation" as he terms it; he differentiates between the ernment, when the fndisputable fact is that the history of Germany for the last fifty years shows that the govern ment and the people are one. Napoleon relied on the South German states to remain passive, or possibly help him in the invasion of the Rhine provinces in 1870. He was greatly disappointed when he met South German soldiers by the thousands arrayed against him, side by side with the soldiers of Prus- sia-
 Mfr Ricketts says that if "a referen- dunn had been submitted to the Ger man people in relation to the opening of the war, they would have over statement is simply arrant nonsence, for any one to suppose that the Ger man people, or any other people would have remained passive when huge armies were gathering on two or the most exposed borders of their coun- try, is the same as supposing that they had lost all sense of love for their country, their homes, their wives and children. Is it at all likely that this countryside people of this nation our northern border and Mexico on the south were in league against us. and had mobiliZed their armies to at tack us? The attempt to discriminate between the German people and the German government is simply an en- endeavor to crush" and destroy the nation and divide the "spoils" among the revengeful, jealous and covetous allies, but the German people and gov ernment are standing as one man in defense of their Fatherland.
 The partisans of the allies seem to have great concern for American lives, endangered by the German blockade. but they are entirely blind to the Eng fish blockade which seeks to starve millions of German women and chill dren to death, even forbidding the pas- sage of Red Cross supplies. American lives are destroyed here in America by lynching. and it is hardly noticed, hundreds in Mexico and it is passed over as of no moment. England is acquitted for the thousands of Boer women and children she starved to death in South Africa, Belgium Is ex- onerated from blame for the thousands and thousands of natives she murder ed or muItilated in the Congo, and Russia is held blameless for the thous- ands she sent off into Siberia from East Prussia and Poland the first year of the war; all these crimes are made light of so that what Germany does in unheard of. To my mind Germany Is justified in using every means in her power to prevent England and her af- lies from destroying the Central Pow CTS and thereby delivering Constanti- nop1e over to the tender mercies of the
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makers" evil minded bankers" and
 selfish speculators' have created the tronbIs for their own benefit We have heard enough of that.
 Nothing is more certain than that neither the 'munition makers" nor any others of these fayorite boBey men had anything to do with this bus mess, and couldn't have had. Nobody in this country wants war.
 Everybody abhors 1t. No country ever gave such proofs of loyalty and devo-
 ton to the cause of peace. "MunitiOn malkers'' and the like have doubtless theft own sins to answer Cor. We have nothing to do with that But
 this thing of dragging them out every time anybody suggests that the nation ought to try to preserve It's life or ought not forever to be kicked in the
 face has been carried too far. There is such a thing in this coun-
 try as unselfsh and disinterestsd pa
 triotism. It is not in the slightest de-
 gree incompatible with good morals
 and a lofty altruism. and about 9T
 per cent. of the people have it.
 The rest don't counts-New Haven Times-Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
TIME FOR GOVERNMENT AID.

With American liners tied up in our own ports because of the German threat while those of other neutral nations are leaving for Europe to- gether, with chose of the belligerent nations, it is evident that something must be done before long for the purpose of relieving the large amount of freight which is accommodating on this side of the water. And that something should be more than an embargo which will prevent the for warding of freight to the ocean ter minals.
 Ths government has informed the American line officials that they have not been denied any of their rights to sail the high seas by the intensified warfare of Germany. They have been told that they can arm their ships for protection against unjustified attacks but it has been announced that the government will not use its warships for the purpose of conveying such merchantmen.
 In an effort to secure guns for the purpose of insisting upon their rights the American line officials have met with a flat failure. There is none to be had outside of those in the possession o1 The government, so that lacking con- Voys and lacking guns the ships are lied up in accordance with the desires pf Germany.
 Under such state of affairs it ap- pears to be time for the government to take a hand in the matter and pro- vide the defense guns which are needed to bring about the resumption of their transatlantic trips by these liners. and from the freight congestion such a step cannot be taken any too soon. Inasmuch as this government doesn't intend to knuckle to the German demands it is time that tt got busy and gave the ships flying it's flag the protection they are enti- tied to and clamoring for.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
PowERLEss AND DOESN'T CARE.

From all indications our troubles along the border have not ceased with the withdrawal of Pershing's expedi- tion. and it is decidedly uncertain as to what can be expected from Car ranza in the way of curbing the rebel gangs who have already commenced operations by carrying off cattle. loot Ing stores and capturing men and women and holding them for ransom pr killing them. besides making the threat that an attack which will eclipse Columbus is about to be made.
 There is naturally much concern as 10 what Carranza is going to do un- der the circumstances. He main tained, from time before he was rec ognized by this government, that he was in a position to exercise control on this side of the border. but when he was relied upon to do 1t a com- plete failure resulted. He was man of straw when it came to controlling khe bandits on his own soil and to get protection this country was forced 10 recognize the necessity of taking the punishment of Villa into its own hands.
 Even then. when he was receiving the assistance which he so much needed. Carranza baked worse than aver by antagonizing the punitive ex- petition and forcing the abandonment of the purpose of this government. And now that Pershing is back in this country and we have sent a diple- mRtic representative to Mexico. the eame raiding operations have been re- bined. This gives the impression that Carranza is powerless to prevent them or doesn't care. and it is more than likely that both of the reasons hre equally responsible for his atti- h1de
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Ask anybody what department of the government is getting the least satisfaction and the chances are a hundred to one that he will say the postoffice. The fault lies in the econ omy'' that cuts down service in order to make a show of income: Then on the increase of income follows a de- partment made cry for one cent Jet ter postage, and it is assumed that the whole country will jump for joy at one cent postage and land in the ad- ministration's waiting lap.-Hartford Courant.
 There is on phase of this situation that is not easy to stand for with that calmn and sweet composture that We aim at and usually get away with. It is this loud noise about "munition
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
NATIONAL PARK CAMPERS.

Some time ago an inducement was held out to those who are fond of re- porting to a lodge or camp in the woods to obtain the privileges of es- labllshing such recreation places in Inc national forest reserve in the Whlte mountains. A reasonable rem iul was axsd and the proposition was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
AN INTERESTING STORY REToLD


 (Written Specially for The Bu1letin) : At the concert given recently by singers from Hampton. Va. Institute at Slater Hall. the president of the Free Academy trustees, Francis J. Leavens, referred briefly to a strange incident in the history of Free Acad- emy influence which deserves a more expansive telling.
 Annually, generally at alumni meeting time, the old grads send their loving greetings back to alma mater, many voicing grateful appreciation of what a Norwich Free Academy edu- cation has meant and is meaning for the alumnus, near or remote, as the case may be- Such greetings may come from-nearly every state in the Union, from many countries oversea, from the ranks of the army or the decks of Uncle Sam's battleships; but always the spirit is the same-it is an adaptation of the old axiom of the Latin book studied in that same Academy. "Non scholae. sed vitae
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If the kaiser will renew his pledges made following the Sussex case, and withdraw his unrestricted warfare or der, there will be no need of resum- ing negotiations on neutral rights. un- til the next violation shows up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

Even Greece considers that it has troubles enough already without at- tempting to comply with the request Of President Wilson.
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Russian Bear, thus ens1aving six or seven millions of the Turkish people. 1t seems to me that ministers of the Gospel should be willing to give every nation a square deal.
 Sincerely yours,
 E. GEORGE RIDDLE. Norwich, Feb. Is. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

It is not surprising that the Massa- chusetts grange. or any other grange for that matter. should be opposed to the new daylight saving plan. The farmers have been saving daylight for ages and ages.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

Now that General Pershing's forces are all over on this side of the border it remains for Villa to keep the Mexi- can question alive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

If that plan of conveying fleets of merchantmen through the war zone succeeds, Germany will have to look to some other method of increasing it's ruthlessness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

With Villa forces within six miles of the border it looks as if Carranza might have an early chance to dis play his control.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

Regardless of the demands of Ger many, it is the opinion of the United States that the stars should accom- pany the stripes. when our ships put put to sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

new mailing machine driven by an electric motor seals envelopes and attaches stamps at the rate of 1s,000 an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

With deaths being reported almost every day as the result of people be- ing struck by motor vehicles. it is plainly evident that the automobile is not solely warm weather peril.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

If the idea of the state board of charities for a new state prison in Connecticut is carried out, location will enter much into the enterprise. It would seem some location adjacent to the Sound, about midway east and west, would be the proper location. Both from d health and transportation standBoifit There are many locations suitable for a penal institution and where land values are not gaueed on the foot frontage fdea-Middletown
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Even though Thomas A. Edison has reached his roth anniversary. he still works Is hours a day. There's one thing about the electrical wizard, he doesn't shirix what he is interested in
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There is something inspiring about the wave of the stars and stripes, whether 1t happens to be hot or cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Joy that cometh with a full stomach is a deeting shadow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

The after.eareer of pr. Booker r Washington is too well Known to re- ouire telling. Every Free Academy graduate omust feel proud and happy to reflect upon Mary Mackie's part in making the founder of Tuskegee what ''o THE DIcTAGRAPH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

near philosopher says: About the only time henpecked husband is all
 lowed to head the procession is when
 his wife thinks she hears burglars down stairs" It is in the face of trou-
 ble that the overbearing woman tries to play her husband as a hero, and he finds it the supreme moment when he
 hopes if her fears are confirmed that
 the selection of their victim. It excites all the generosity in him to see the
 boss covering and shedding a few
 tears, and if he is shrewd he doesn't
 hurry to calm her shrinking spirit; in
 beyond recognition or recovery. It is
 such a delightful moment when hem
 pecked husmand is conscious that he is regarded as a bulwark of defense in- stead of doormat that he would be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

Happy and studious to an abnormal degree was the boy whom kind fate committed to the bench from which he faced Miss Mary Mackie as his tu- tor pro temi
 Commencement of 1860 came and when the N. F. A. term opened the following fall there was painful sense of loss among those boys who had ad- vanced to higher scholastic dignity for while some of the Mary girls of the graduate class remained in Nor wich, the comedy Mary Mackie had gone.
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We'll, not much was known up north of pretty Mary Mackie's work at Hampton; merely that she was teaching and working there; and so the years went on.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-05
BY Marian Bonsall Davis.

"The Red Cross" said the mother of
three young men who have just put on
the khaki. lis my training camp. 1t is
for me my military duty. 1t gives me a
chance to be u soldier with my sons.
Sometimes a company from the ar
mory or a band of boy scouts marching
with fife and drums passes my window
Looking at them see in my mind all
our boys at all our training camps. learn
ing their new lessons. testing their en-
durance. And we mothers can't take
care of them. They've gone into their
mans world.
81 think ] can imagine some Of the
emotions that are being born in them.
They are so young-their eyes are misty.
sometimes. as they march. Already they
must look sometimes into the soldiers
,mmortality-at guard mount-taps on
.ast Memorial Day.
at is hard to be a woman. Yet, II il
were not for me these three clear eyed
boys with their straight backs. heir
flushed. damp faces and their passion
ate young ideahsm would not exist. Be
cause Of me there are three soldiers serv-
ing tho colors.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-05

1T is glorious to be woman.
81 take up my sewing box and sew q
little red cross on the jacket of the
pajamas am making and wonder who
will wear il and what the red cross will
make him think of. Curiously. even If
my boys are In the hospital to which this
garment goes. want il TO be worn by
some other mothers boy; and want my
boys to wear the things made by some
other mother. Some way it seems to me
to make motherhood go deeper
perhaps II will be worn by some
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-05
COMMANDERS
ARE POOR MARINERS
Blow Up Fishing Boats in Promised
Free Zone.

Ymuiden. Netherlands, June 5.-tCor-
respondencet-For many a hapless boat
load Of submarine victims in the North
Sea the laying up Of the big Ymuiden
and Vlaadingen fishing fleets is calcu-
lated to have vital consequences. Their
chances of salvation. at any rate so far
as very wide area OF that sea is con-
cerned. now virtually has been restrict
ed to the finding Of lightship. TO max
ing land or being picked up by the COM
paratiyely rare passing steamship or oc-
sasional warship squadron. What the
absence of these fishing craft must
mean may be judged from the fact that
since the proclamation Of the sharpened
submarine war alone more than 200
such victims have been landed at Ymui-
den by fishing vessels-seamen OF all
nationalities. but mostly belonging to
neutral nations. who had been found
drifting in open boats on the high seas.
The total thus saved since the outbreak
Of war is more than 600.
Pormise OF Safety Worthless.
Despite the German governments as.