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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Yaie Loses at Hockey. New Haven. Conn, Feb. 5.-Dart- mouth defeated Yale at ice hockey here today, ? to 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

An English scientist has discovered that Eslximos have two more ribs than any other human race.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
COTTON,

New York, Feb. 5-Cotton futures closed firm. March 15s6; May 1900: Jnly 1908; October 1565: December Spot steady. Middnng 15so.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
MONEY.

New York. Feb. 6.-Can money firm; high 3; low 2; ruling rate 8: last loan If; closing bid 2 Ii offered at IA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
WELSH CHARGED WITH
 SPANNING AND STALIfNc
Lightweight Champion Boxer Sus.
 pended for One Year,

Welsh. lightweight champion boxe today was suspended from partici pating in bouts in Wisconsin for on year. the maximum punishment. un der the state law. He was charge with "shamming and stalling" in hj recent bout with Ritchie Mitchell
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
STOCKS.

The following is a summary Of today's transac- aous on the New York Stock Exchange at F. M
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
Heine Waaner Send. sicned cortr..

Boston. Feb. 5-Charles (TIeinte) Wagner. coach of the Boston Ameri- can League baseball club, sent hie signed contract to President H. H Frazee today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14

THE medical sharps at Harvard University has dis
covered that of the freshman class of 746 members
only onehfth stand properly, walk properly
carry themselves properly.
The doctors say that this very serious matter
these four in every FIVE young who thus
mstreatng their sp.nes thereby laying themselves
open disease and robbng themselves Of half their
efficiency.
The FAC typical youths from all parts of the
try. II four in five OF them wrong probably four
in five OF all the rest are just S wrong.
little military training would have corrected all
this and brought the young men up to physical par.
But can't have any military training in this
try They have it all right in all other democra-
cies. but can't have il here.
Why not?
Well, band of inspired mollycoddes, cranks and
peace-at-any pricers discovered that lurking
hind any training OF this kind is a hdeous hobgobn
called Militarism Nobody else him. He just
turks and he has flaming eyes and terrible projecting
teeth. and the minute any young begins to train
he leaps upon us and makes end of us.
So Of course it is a great deal better to go being
unprepared and having four in five Of young
physically defective well unsked in the
onal defense Or least those prcers say
it it must be better be destroyed by the
mitarism OF another country than have any degree
, OF efficiency here. We admit that this may not seem
quite at first But the mollycoddles say So and
they make the most noise they seemingly expect
Americans in Delaware and elsewhere to think they
right.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
What is Socialism?

good morals, what kind Of doctrine
is that?
1--WE Socialists do not blame the
capitalist, we simply take the side OF
the laborer"
In other words, this mouthpiece OF
Socialism would throw morals over
board and take sides with a class.
Good government must look to broad
or interests. must look 10 the inter-
ests OF all classes and must protect
the rights of all A movement that
looks to class interest alone is false
philosophy that will lead to social
wreck.
The speaker proceeded to illustrate
the character Of the capitalist class.
The class OF perons who own their
homes, who pay taxes directly who
employ labor. He compared them to
bed-bugs, TO heas on a dog. to para
sites. All of that would DO depressing
to a workman who was proyident
enough to save part of his earnings
to buy a home or purchase a lot OF
ground as an investment
II would appear that the program
OF this particular brand OF Socialism
is to stir prejudice against all own
ers of property. and against the pres
ent system Of government. and then
organize the industrial discontents
and incompctents with a view to So
cial revolution. The speaker said:
Whatever change may come must
come from the organization of the
working people with a view to abolish
private ownership OF the means Of
production and Of distribution"
There were about $50 men and
women in attendance at the lecture
They looked like serious, intelligent
people. They applauded the speaker
vigorously when he made a telling
point against the capitalist class. This
may have been done by few hotheads
who were there to lead in that sort
of thing.
If the teaching that was given out
is orthodox Socialism, then I have
much to learn before l can believe in
it as a governmental theory, as an
industrial program. or as friendly to
the interests of the working man.
The evils that it complains of are
not inherent in our form of govern
ment, but exist in spite Of the checks
and balances OF governmental machin-
cry. These evils grow out OF the per-
versions of human nature through sin
and selhshness and would develop
under any system of government. So
cialism makes vague promises to the
toiler and holds forth before his
vision an idealized society that will
never be realized. a Utopian dream
that will vanish with a rude awaken
ing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
GOVERNMENT SHOULD GUARANTEE FARMER A
PROFITABLE PRICE.

ONE very effective way for the government to in
~ sure greatly increased production, especially
cereals, this year. would be to guarantee a minimum
price TO the producers
Let the government experts decide upon price
which will show a reasonable profit to the producers
and let Congress pass law saying that the govern
ment will pay the price.
While the farmers of the nation as patriotic as
other class, they naturally hesitate to increase
their cereal acreage that the market will be guted
and prices fall bsow the profit point OF course with
world food conditions they there would be no
danger OF this. If the cereal production in this
country were doubled this year.
But the average American farmer doesn't know this.
and it is doubtful whether in the short time which will
elapse between and the planting it can be
made clear to him.
If he told that the government will guarantee
him $3.50 bushel for wheat and much bushel for
oats corn, etc. he would have a selfish as we'll a
patriotic motive TO induce him to do what the govern
ment is now urging him TO do
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
DoVER's DEFENSE COMMITTEE.

DoVER's DEFENSE COMMITTEE.
From the Dover State News.
A Dover branch of the National
Defense Committee has been ap-
pointed by Mayor A. B. Magee, ut the
request OF the Dover Town Council
and the membership of the commit
tee comprises some OF the leading
residents of the town and vicinity.
Every member of the committee, and
also the auxiliary committee of
women, should exert every effort to
aid the Federal government in the
crisis now confronting IL. There are
many ways in which the committee
members can assist Uncle Sam with
out doing active war duty themselves.
The greatest service that they can
perform at this time is to cooperate
with Captain John p LeFevre and
the others officers OF Company G, o.
NJ. D., and endeavor in every way
possible to secure the needed re-
cruits for that company.
The fact that a special guard. was
stationed about the State House and
other State property in Dover upon
orders issued by Governor Townsend
during the past week, shows that the
situation is in reality a serious one
so far as this State is concerned. It
usually takes a great catastrophe TO
arouse the people of this nation, as
in the case of the sinking of the Bat
tleship Maine at the beginning OF the
Spanish-American War, but it is to
be hoped that this time the people
will not wait for a disaster of this
nature hut will respond to the appeal
Of Uncle Sam through patriotism and
love of their flag
It would be we'll for the young men
OF this vicinity to heed the excellent
advice given by Captain LeFevre re-
lative to the advantages secured in
enlisting in Company C at this time.
II is practically a certainty that the
Government will soon begin drafting
young men into service, and every
young man so compelled TO fight will
also be compelled to serve with any
company the government may assign
him. BY enlisting in Company G. each
young volunteer win be able to serve
with his companions and under off,
GERS from his own home town.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
BY GEORGE A. COOKE

With a view to learning at closer
range the doctrines OF Socialism. /
attended the lecture at Pythian Castle
last night. given under the auspices
of the Central Branch OF the Socialist
party in Wilmington. The lecturer was
Mr.. Augustus Claessens, a teacher in
the Rand school OF New York. The
Rand school is an institution that
teaches the doctrines OF Socialism.
The speaker professed to under
stand his subject. and claimed that he
can teach the doctrines OF Socialism
so that a child can understand them.
That encouraged me in the hope that
my own understanding might be en-
lightened.
He started the body OF his lecture
with a definition OF Socialism. The
substance Of the definition was about
as follows: Socialism is the philo-
sophy OF a movement on the part Of
the working class TO abolish private
ownership in the means OF production
and of distribution.
The remainder OF the lecture. which
lasted in all about two hours. was
an application OF that definition.
The definition was simplified by illus
trations so as to make the meaning
plain. Profound problems of govern
ment, involving economies. political
economy and practical politics were
discussed in a sincere and lucid man
ner. The speaker seemed to be under
the impression that the prevailing
social system is up in arms against
Socialism and that newspapers especi-
ally are so under the control OF CAPT
talism that IL is quite impossible for
the truth to be known. To be fair and
just is the Spirit OF Christianity and
the very soul of honor.
If society generally is up in arms
against Socialism, it may not be alto
gether the fault Of society. The Soci-
alists' doctrine may be at fault. The
Socialist has a habit of assuming an
air of martyrdom and OF omniscience
that is sublime and ludicrous. That he
may be mistaken in his theories never
seems to enter his head.
Mr.. Claessens. for the purposes OF
Socialistic propaganda. divides soci-
ETY. into two classes: Those who own
nearly everything and produce prac-
tically nothing. and those who pro-
duce nearly everything and own prac-
tically nothing. On the one side is the
capitalist class, on the other the work
ing class.
The speaker said: THE capitalist
buys labor as cheaply as possible and
gets as much out OF it as possible.
The laborer should sell as dear as
possible and give as little as possible
for it,"
From the viewpoint Of honesty and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
Sore Throat Wisdom.

To relieve Sore Throat you must get al
the seat of the disease, removing the
cause. Nothing else does that so
quickly, safely and surely as T0NSILINE.
A dose of T0NSILINE taken upon the
first appearance of Sore Throat may save
long days Of sickness. Use little Sore
Throat wisdom and buy bottle Of TONSI-
LINE today. You may need it tomorrow.
TONSlLINE is the standard Sore *
Throat remedy-best known and SS&
most effective and most used. Look
for the long necked fellow on the
bottle when you 60 to the drug store
to get it.. 25c. and Soc Hospital M
Size Sl.00. All Druggists. "
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
SURPLUS VS.. pEFIC1T.

ONE OF the text books United States history quite
~ widely used in the public schools says
when Congress met in December. 1887 the Pres-
dent (Cleveand) sent in a message dealing excu-
sively with the one subject Of the tariff. There
little doubt among men OF either party that the surplus
too large" etc.
But Cleveands party did not then have control OF
Congress and the for the reduction of the
tariff could not be enacted until after Democratic sue
cess in the election Of 1892
The text book recounts the industrial depres-
sion of 1898 but contains hint that the depression
had any relation to the tariff policy the party in
power.
The events thus described in school books occurred
at time beyond the memory Of boys and girls now
getting their knowledge Of American history Like
most text books this authority tends to give an unfa
vorabe impression OF protective tariff The surplus
in the treasury is represented an unjust burden
upon taxpayers and unwise temptation to extrava-
gance
Without attempting any dissertation upon the merits
of the text book it is pertinent that II boys
and girls will talk with their parents upon the sub
ect they will learn that deficit is much more diff
cult to handle than surplus and that the absence OF
a surplus does not prevent extravaganza.
The lessons of 1898 to 1896 repeated from 1913
to 1916.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14

from the drop of the hat. That is the
one safe way, that is the one way to
win. and that is the pith of Mr.. Roots
plea to the American nation.
No half measures" is his text. We
must not pause and look about to see
who may propose peace. We must not
try little volunteering and then a
little cOnscription and then a little
something else. We must utilize every
lesson learned through bitter expert.
ence by the democracies of Europe
and put our every effort into the war
forthwith. We must act with wisdom
and a rounded plan; but we must
act.
That, incidentally. is the American
way of doing things. Our governments
often work on sluggish lines. But, in.
dividually, in our industries, in our
sports, we are neither half-hearted
nor UNACCEPTABLE nor wabbly Mr..
Roots plea is simply that we shall
fight the war in downright American
fashion, as if 1t were a bridge to build
or a game to win.
In this vigorous warfare, Mr.. Root
naturally urged as one thing that
ought to be done at the earliest pos.
sible day the sending of IAN Amer
lean army great as it may be or
small if it must be. to the battle lines
of France and Belgium" We must
mobilize our every force at home with
all speed. But this necessarily slow
process of our factories and farms
and training camps must be made
visible and real to our allies and one
mics on the firing line by the pres
ence there of our flag and a repre-.
sentative force. The numbers are I'M
important. Not until 1918 and 1919
can our man power really count in
the trenches of Europe. But as a sign
and symbol that We are coming. our
first expeditiOnary force would FIRE a
shot heard, like that of a handful OF
Americans once before, round the
world.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
SEVERE PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO CHEAT OUR
SOLDIERS.


a READER suggests that the death penalty be i'm
IA posed every found guilty OF wfully cheat
ing the government by delivering inferior goods in
army naval contracts. during tho war
This suggestion will probably make a very strong
appeal TO many patriotic citizens.
In every that have fought. there have been
army contract scandals that have smeed TO heaven.
Not few Of the big American fortunes OF today
were founded upon cheating during the Civil War.
The embalmed beef outrages OF the Spansh-Amer
unspeakably vile that the
ton of them today nearly twenty years later brings
the blush OF shame TO every honest
shoddy uniforms, paper shoes. inferior supplies.
rotten food have nvarabe experience in time
OF war.
To credit be it said that the great majority Of
the business men OF the nation have had part in
these oathsome practices; TO dscred it must be
said that have had the hardihood to make
the punishment NJ the crime when the crime has
been proven beyond the shadow of doubt
It is TO be expected that here and there during this
will be found infected by the poison OF
greed; utterly lacking that spirit Of patriotism
which should animate every American that they will
attempt to make profit the of the health and
safety OF our soldiers and sailors
Nothing could be viley traitorous
Certainly the punishment for such crimes should be
made TO At the offenses. That will be admitted. we
think by those who do not believe in the death
penalty
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
With The Photographers

French lady recently married because the bride
groom's taste and hers similar. Il don't care
very much for him and he doesn't very much for
me-" she explained.-London opinion.
II the American government successfully carries out
its prefer to assure fair election in Cuba, il might
try its hand at assuring fair election in the United
States.-Southern Lumberman (Nashville)
Those pacists who have contended that Americans
should keep out OF the might tell what they
think of the attempt at having the brought
over to our back door-Indianapolis Star
Maybe after we have had two Presidents die
OF pneumonia some will begin suspect that it
Is not entirely wise to hold outdoor inaugural
monies early in March-Southern Lumberman Nash
ville)
IL sure must have been cold in Newberry not long
since Inc Newberry Observer says the water in the
Jars Nnere the gold fish were froze and the fish froze
also that when the water began to thaw out the FISH
Desah 70 SWIM around. That's nearly as bad as the
man VINO had to build fire under his COW before he
could mix her during the recent cold spell we had
down here.-Bamberg County Times (Bambere $ CT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14

Citizens Of the United States will set the pace for
the world when it comes to supplying the financial
Aaeds of their country.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14

Perhaps an American army in France would facili-
A~te the Germans strategic retirement"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
Kaiser Bill

Say Kaiser Bill, did you ever stop to think
AS you sank our boats, and drowned our men
That from such a human would shrink?
Well you'll have to answer in the end;
For who knows Of a real, true man,
One with wisdom and courage too.
One with enough grit and sand
To do something which he knows he'll somsday
rue?
Kaiser Bill, you with your warmachines many
With your and people alike.
Someday you will find you haven't any
And in your guns you'll find spike.
Your, Kuturism is a failure, to be sure
Twas merely way to build up
Your war-machines to be able to secure
Your men ready, the meanness OF a pup.
So. Bill, when you send your men across the water
Be sure they in strong
Ere they be prepared for a great slaughter
For they sure to get in wrong
II they attempt to fool or tease a bit
About our soldiers sailors, too,
Cause you are to have fit
II you miss more than a few.
or course Bill we know you are on
To the meaning Of real war by this time
Also your knowledge Of murder is not entirely gone
AS the days upon you climb
We have some of your handiwork,
'Tis an awful sight for the eyes of men.
From battle well never shirl5--
And to barbarlsm we'll put an endl
Your naughty air, Kaiser Bill
Your contemplate, everlasting sneer
Makes fight even against our WILL
To take from your face that clinging leeF
Sometime soon you sure to see
The result of this disastrous war,
But after know vou .cantt obfasr ,toto~,
Will you know and I guess you're bound to gSi
sore
Seems funny, Bill, in years gone bys
You nice fellow to meet
But you have changed So oh, my!
People wouldn't know you on the street
Can't you see what you have done7
What trouble you, a man, doth cause
When in LIES race you've tried to run
Against Humanity and its laws.
It's time, Kaiser Bill that you start
To be good for all and all.
You may think it funny, truly it's not smart,
To see so many of your fall
Because you want the world for your own;
'Tis good thing you don't own the Heavens az
WELL
For l fear that all the good that has ever been
On this earth, would be cast into He'll.
Some day. Bill, you'll your mistake
And realize, with a sudden jump
As under you the ground begins to quake
Causing your heart to give extra thump.
Then do not blame anyone but Bill,
For he warned but needed not
You'll get your medicine, bitter pill.
And you'll have to swallow it on the spot
ELWOOD n. ALLSTON.
Wilmington, Del, April 10, 1917.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
DESERVING OR ENTERPRTsrNG.

THE Civil Service Reform League coniectures that
there Others who will follow the postmasters
into the ranks OF the classified civil servcecoloctors
of customs, and OF internal revenue United States
marshals and the like We conjecture the same
These offices are now all held by Democrats, some
deserving and others enterprising. and nothing is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
Editorial Opinion
NO HALFWAY WAR

From the New York Tribune.
If a man is attacked by a thug he
does not stroll casually into the fray.
leading of with a few, mild taps and
slowly increasing his attention and
exertion. There is only one way to
fight, and that is to fight hard, with
every ounce OF alertness and energy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14

What the British troops are doing on the west
ern warfront was we'll worth them waiting for. and
we hope sincerely that their patience and application
will bring greater rewards along the Won Hin
denburg line
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-14
GATHERING IN THE s1na 00n

hAilf AlNG progress is being made in the lauda-
DE enterprise OF raising building fund OF $780,
600 for St Thomas r. c. Church to he buut AZ Eorrth
street and Grant avenue
How strongly the project has appealed to the public
Is evidenced by the fact that on the first dav Of the
day campaign contributions amounting 20 s14so7 we're
nnade
There seems to be no doubt that Father Connolly
pastor OF the parish Will obtain the 500 600
for which he has asked In fact the more optimistic
workers do hesitate predict that the close Of
the tenth day the total will be in excess of that
amount
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
WAR ZONE EDICT TO TAKE EFFECT HERE ON JUNE |;
 ALIENS MUST GET PERMITS
MEDINA l2,35O TONS, SUNK BY SUBMARINE omrah, s,1so Tons, Torpe- doed in Same Locality
 No Passengers Lost.

New York. May 14.-The British passenger steamer Medina, 12.360 tons gross. owned by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation com- pany. was torpedoed and sunk by . German submarine April 28 when off the coast of Plymouth. according to American passengers arriving hero to- day from England
 On the same day. in almost the same locality, the Omrah, S,130 tons, owned by the Orient Steam Navigation company was torpedoed and sunk, the passengers said.
 No lives were lost on either ship, but valuable cargoes went down. On tthe Medina were more than 800 persons. passengers and crew. This vessel was on her way from ports of Ceylon to Great Britain. She re- mained afloat for about half an hour after being struck, which gave the passengers and crew time to get away.
 On board the Medina were crews of two other torpedoed ships. the Spit head and Zambesi, both British. taken aboard at Port Said and Malta. The Spithead was . vessel of 4.697 tons and the Zambesi of 3,759.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-14
TO BUILD UP FRANCE.
American Engineer Has Plan to Haf ness Water Power.

American Engineer Has Plan to Har- ness Water Power.
 New York, May 14-Reconstruction of the devastated territory in France and Belgium, reclaimed by the En- tente alles, Is to be begun at once, almost within earshot of the enemy's guns, according to an announcement today by William Howard Cole, an American engineer and technical di- rector of the Societe Generale Indus trials, which is to undertake the work. Among the directors of the organiza- tiop are some of the most prominent industrial leaders of France.
 To meet the problem of coal short age; MT. Cole has submitted plans to the. French government for harness ing the water power of the Alpha and constructor has been granted to ananufacturers of Lyons and other cities where this power is available. It Is expected that within six months 10000 horse power can be developed from the waters of the Rhone.