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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
POLIOMYEIITIS.

Every effort has been made to get
at the bottom of the cause of infan-
tile paralysis, but regardless of all
that has been done following the seri-
GUS situation which arose IN MAN.
communities last year, none too much
is known about It. DR.. F'lexner in a pa
per before a convention of scientists
gave an interesting account of what has
been accomplished. He pointed out that
the disease had been maintaining its
hold since 1906 but that he did not
consider sufficient ground for believ-
ing that the epidemic conditions
which occurred last summer would
necessarily follow in the same places
this year.
While the study is going on it be-
comes plain however that every eff
fort must be directed towards pre-
vention. Last summer it was shown
that isolation was of the greatest i'm
portance and until more is known
about the micro-organism which is re-
sponsible for the trouble, 1t is well to
take the matter seriously and contrib
ute whatever is possible to the fight
ing of the disease. Because it is not
absolutely certain that the disease
will appear in the same place where
it prevailed last year does not mean
that there can be any neglect of pre-
ventive measures. There are the best
of reasons for insisting upon clean1i-
ness at all times, since that is most
desirable even though it should not
prevent the appearance Of the trou-
BILE. Certainly it is better to adopt
each and every measure which the au-
thorities prescribe as advisable than
it is to allow unsatisfactory condi-
tions to prevail and trust to the eff
cacy of the cures for the dread dis
ease of poliomye1itis.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
THE ADVANCE THROUGH RU
MANIA

No explanation is Forthcoming fol
the successes which the Teutons are
having m the continuation Of their
drive through Rumania. That they
are putting forth their best efforts
and taking advantage Of every open
ing that is found, is to be inferred.
They are conducting a, successful
campaign which it is impossible to
belittle, but there must be some rea-
son which does not appear on the sur
face for the steady retreat of the
Russians. who at the present time are
threatened with being driven some
distance into their own country.
Rumania was subjected to super
Tor forces. 1t was not ready to en-
ter the war when it did and it relied
upon assistance from without, which
has not been as satisfactory as they
had reason to anticipate. Russia has
sent aid but it has only served to de-
lay the Teutons instead of checking
them, which leads to the impression
that Russia is once again suffering
from the same sort of trouble which
followed its first drive into Galicia.
Mackensen has gone through Runa-
MIA much the same as he drove the
Russians elk out of the Carpathians
and the cars forces have been un-
ab1e to make any Roadway along any
of the other fronts.
Whether Russia is suffering from a
shortage of ammunition is not re-
vealed but it is entirely possible that
the closing of its ports and the blow
ing up of many of it's ammunition
ships figure more prominently in this
Rumanfa defeat than is admitted
The contrast to the activity which il
manifested before Rumania cast its
lot with the allies however leads to
that conclusion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
THE NEXT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Even though there are no very i'm
portant matters to come before the
1917 session of the general assembly.
it is impossible that there should not
be much interest manifested in the
coming gathering OF legislators The
state has gone through two years of
wise and business1ike administra-
ton. Many of the mistakes and prac-
tees of previous administrations have
been corrected and the state gets
much comfort out of the fact that it
is once again pulling down its indebt-
edness instead of piling it up
1t Is because Of the fact that the
state has been in such capable hands
for two years that the voters last
November not only endorsed the man
ner in which the commemorative bus
mess has been carried on but demand
ed its continuance along the same
lines for like period
That the legislature will in all prob
ability not be called. upon to wrestIe
with as big problems as it did two
years ago does not mean that there
will not be important work to be
done. It's task is always one which
needs to be handled carefully and
well. 1t is not the personal interests
but the welfare of the entire state
which must be taken into considera-
ton and there is merit even in prop
eriy attending to the small things.
eff as it has been intirnated the pro-
gram will be such that the business
ought to be closed UP by the first of
April, or even the last of it, it will
be gratifying change from some
sessions, but it can only be done by
a consistent application to business
from the very START The session will
never prove satisfactory if it is al
lowed to lag in the beginning and then
hustled regardless of results just to
make an early get away.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

son on earth can ten even one day in
advance whether the storm is to be
accompanied by snow Cd rain, but
conditions now prevailing and TO pre-
vail for %, days incline to the rain
belief The first few days of jan
uary will be mild. severely cold from
10th to 14th, mild again, suddenly
changing to cold and so on until Feb.
..
The changes in January, 1917, will
be more sudden and marked than in
many years. The big storm of wind.
some cold and probably snow, will be
Jan. % to 81.
THE CLOUD DIGGER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
Norwich, Dec. 81, 1916.
Not Coward Enough to Tote a Gun.


Mr.. Editor: It's nothing but I'M
position to pay any attention to a
copperhcad yaWping. hut l just wish
to say, l have spent the greater part
OF 20 years in the south. Have work.
ed in editorial rooms where every one
from "deviI up carried a gun to pro-
tect something. L never yet thought
southSTners had much of honor"
never was yet coward enough 10 tote
gum and never saw white south
erner brave enough to go without one.
l never yet lived where l was afraid
and have had more than one rlixup
with the brave" southern men over
the question of lynching Negroes. And
in my experience have many times
suggested that the complexion Of a
large majority Of the so called mig
gers looked as if some white lynch
ing should have been done, but l have
escaped killing suggested by your COR
respondent whom / still rhink is no
nearer a "southerner'' than copper
head.
such heroes as Thad Stevens and
others mentioned should not be men
toned in the same issue of a paper
with the brave. gallant heroes who
their heads to the victor and then
proved their bravery, manhood and
Americanism by following the advice
of the great u. s. Grant. Let rs
have peace" What 1 have written
along these lines has been written
from personal knowledge. 1 have never
yet lived in a southern town where
any of the residents outside of the
honest Negroes were worth powder
enough to tote a gun" for, or 1 should
erners' habit of gun roting" years
c. B. MONTGOMERY.
Packer, Conn. Dec. 20, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
MORE PREssuRK ON GREECE.

Whether Greece was fully conscious
in advance of the pressure which the
allies could exert IN enforcing the de-
nands which they made upon King
Constantine, it is apparent that it
has been brought to such a realization
by the instructions Issued to his gen
era1 staff by the king to use all pos
sible haste to move the Thessalian
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

A psychic explorer declares that she
heard the voice of Prof. Muenster-
berg. The spirit was talking about
itself but it seems that If it was real
Iy the professor he would have been
talking about Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
LETTERS TO TIE EDITOR
Clear SundaYc.

Mr.. Editor: II any OF your readers
would like to know when they were
going to have a clear Sunday would
watch the setting Of the sun-on
Thursday they might be rewarded. If
The sun sets clear, then look out for a
stormy Sunday; il it goes down in a
cloud they may expect a clear Sun
day. 1 heard an old sailor tell my
father when child that he had never
known it to fail in the many years
that he had studied it. IL it held good
then why should it not now? Watch
and find out for yourselves.
SOUTHERNER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

before his squea1s will grow louder.
For even now the Bosche prisoners
coming through every day are all tell
ing the same taIe-"We have had
enough"
We are taking on what we are COM
mencing to carry out with enthusiasm
and pleasure, Notwithstanding the
gifts from America to the French SOL
Before left home 1 used to wonder
sometimes IL the men and women at
the Lafayette Dances ever thought
Ing to receive the Lafayette Kits"
and under what surroundings the
FoiIus would finally get them into
their hands.
one of the central offices of the Laf-
ayette Society in New York and there
saw some of the girls who had been
dancing the night before, sorting and
packing the kits. My pride and con-
f1cence in our American women was
rewarded and now it is our oportunity
Il wish it was the girls aIso) to see
and hear the gratitude and thanks
with which the soldiers receive their
personal gifts from America They
are amazed and elated that the Amer
leans think enough of them to send
them gifts.
The chain is complete from the
Ballroom to the Trenches.
The American Clearing House at
5 Rue Francois Premier in Paris, was
started at the beginning of the War.
It is run entirely by Americans and
receives all the American gifts of all
we take the packages from the rail
heads to the soldiers and distribute to
each battalion in turn.
Some days ago was our first distri-
men fled up to the loaded camions
The French captain generally made a
little speech explaining that these
were personal gifts from Americans
&c them, sent from America, and
handled from start to finish by Amer
leans. Could you have only seen
them gathered about in seni-circle,
stoclSy, hardy, well set up, well fed
young fellows, Serious faced but with
bright. smiling eyes listening in at
Then their expression of thanks to
America as they took their gifts
candles, sweaters, raincoats. towels,
soap. needles, thread, socks. under
have amply repaid any American who
ever made a gift to France. 1t was
wonderful.
1t certainly is a great pleasure for
-Ncrton's Section to be a link in such
a chain and I hope it will be a never
ending one for the French are surely
doing the fighting for the world
We are also distributing bandaees
ana hcSp1tal supplies or all kinds di-
rectly to >the hospitals and any gifts
sent to Richard Norton, IS. S. v. No
care American Clearing House.
Paris, viii come on directly where they
will be real benefit.
We are in this Service-every one of
us-to be as much help as we can, and
any money you can collect for new
cars and repair expenses will help us
carry it on.
Every wounded man for our cars
gets a little pillow put under his head
as he lies On his stretcher while we
slide him into our ambulances, and
that pillow stays with him till he
gets to his bed, in the hospital It
helps to make him a little less I'm
comfortable and we have use for all
the little pillows any one sends US
and thefwounded appreciate them.
Ever your,
ATTTTG
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

Germany appears to be able to make
a quicker answer to the presidents note
on the question of peace. than it does on
those Inquiries relating to the sink
ing of neutral vessels and the loss of
American lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

Carranza appears to be as slow in
approving the Mexican-American
agreement as ne does in demonstrating
his control over the bandit gang
headed by the willy Villa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

The blacksmith of. course knows
what the auto has done to his bust
ness but he is still aware of the fact
that horses are not yet being shod by
MACHINERY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

Even though Germany has guaran-
teed the neutrality of Switzerland,
that country has not forgotten Bel
GUM, and this new pledge is not suf-
fcient to cause it to disband its army
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

In order to make UP the deficit in
the nations finances, President Will
son is apparently ready to consider
everything in the way of taxes and
bond issues but hasn't a word to say
about an increase in tariff duties
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

A new idea of our own greatness is
furnished by the statement of Charles
Schwab that his steel plant is already
twice the size of the great Krupp in
dustry in Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

When Villa needs a new supply of
money all that he apparently has to
do is to enter whichever city looks
good and obtain his fill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
Polish Children Live in Barrels.


Miss zofia Naimska. who several
months ago went to Poland to inves-
tigate conditions there, has returned
to New York She made the trip to
Poland with the announcement of a
number OF we'll known women, among
them Mrs Herbert L. Satterlee and
Mrs. Samuel Thorne of New York,
ard Mrs. Hartley Winslow of Califor-
mia, the understanding being that on
her return movement would be
started in this country to collect funds
for the relief of the children of Po-
land.
Miss Nainska spent 1--WE months in
Poland, but before she was permitted
to go into the country she had to
wait three weeks in Copenhagen for
the permission OF the German govern
ment, and when that was obtained
she was conducted hurriedly through
the German Empire without being
permitted to stop overnight at any
place.
Arriving in Poland, Miss Naimska
made Cracow her headquarters. Every
fourteen days she was compelled to
apply for new permit to prolong her
stay, and had a great many other
difficulties to overcome before she
could get permission to visit the Po-
fish territory occupied by the Germans
and Austrian armies.
In short trips between Cracow and
Lublin, then occupied by Austrian
troops, she discovered pathetic condi-
tons Lublin, Miss Naismka said
is hedged around by ruined villages,
while in many places she found whole
populations wiped out by typhus, in
duced by bad food. Not far from
Lublin she encountered an old man
who was the sole survivor of a large
village. Outside Warsaw she saw
peasants children living in barrels
Other youngsters made their homes in
trenches which had been dug by their
parents for the storage of potatoes
At Gorlice, in Ga1icia, were many
children who had been injured by
bombs. In the cemetery a lombard
ment had uprooted collins and grave
stones and hurled them about in all
directions.
Miss Naimska learned that by rea-
son of the lack of food the death rate
of Polish children since the begin
ming of the war has Increased 60 per
cent and epidemics had fourished
unchecked. The Wonien's League in
Cracow, the largest organisation of
women in Poland, was compiling sta
tistics of orphans and deserted chill
dYen, and also trying to trace the
youngsters who had been sent tooth
er countries, as well as to keep to-,
gether the penniless mother and her
children.
Miss Naismka returned to New
York to raise funds for this league
She brought back an appeal to the
womne of America which is signed by
Princess Caroline Lubomirska and
Countess Zof1a Tarnowska and VIA
dyslawona Mycielska among other
leading Polish women.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

The man on the corner says: No
one ought to be any older than he
looks when happy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

Some spiders in Java make webs so
strong that it requires a knife to
sever them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
OTHER VIEW POINTS


The days, weeks and years slip
away like water in running Strean'
Times great clock never losses a mo-
ment. Reientlessly, surely the mo-
not able to detain them. We cannot
keep back the flying years, but We
can and should keep the blessings
they bring. Hold fast to- the les
SONS they have taught. Keep the
memory of their Joys. Enrich every
day of life with the garnered wealth
of the days behind. The years pass
but they leave their treasure with us,
If our hands and heart are open 10
receive them, so as with one hand we
shake farewell to the last year let us
stretch out the other hand to warmly
greet and welcome the coming year
New Canaan Advertiser.
This wear in Boston bands Of sing
ers went about the city on their mis-
sion of spreading the gospel OF peace
and good will. They gave OF their
time and energy on a night when the
majority of people are unusually busy,
in order that mental attitude OF the
public toward things ethical might
be given stimulus. Men and women
have given of themselves as Wen as
of their time and money and senti-
rnent has played a bigger part than
ever before. The community Christ
mas tree is another thing which has
made a big appeal to the right KIND
attained in addition to the eVer-in-
creasing attention given to free music
for the public shows that progress has
been made.-Meriden Record.
Doctor Johnson rallied Scotchman
once on eating oatmeal, which he said
was fit only for horses and Scotch
men" "And where" said the Scotch~
man in reply. do you find such men
and horses as in Scotland?" That ~
said to have knocked the doctor out!
There may not be all the elements in
oatmeal which are needed in O. per-
feet food, but admitting its dcflcien-
cies on a scientific showing, 1t is as
tonishins how long strong men and
animals can thrive upon It and keep
up their strength. And the same Is
true of a hundred other things that
healthy men and women consume be-
cause they like them and find them
sufficient and satisfactory, and never
know how they are violating the rules
OF right living. and doing well in spite
OF it, Find out what of the things
you like agree with You best. cause
Won the least trouble and come easiest
within your means. If you can get
enough of such thing do not worry
because they are less nutritious than
some other things which can be known
or mentioned or have fewer "calorfes'
than some other foods not SO palatable
nor so easily provided.-Bridgepor
Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02

The largest meteorite stone actual
ly known to have fallen to earth
weighed $40 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-02
EDITORIAL NOTES.

New resolutions which do not last
longer than "a hours better not have
been made.
Democratic messenger., 1917-05-26
Mrs. George w. Porter
Died At Girdletree

Mrs. Tabitha Porter. wifi, Of George
W Porter, Esq. of Girdletree, died
Sunday night. at the age of r wears.
Mrs. Porter had been an invalid for
several years and death was not an un-
welcome visitor to her, as she was fully
prepared to take the journey to the
great beyond " She is survived by
three sons and three daughters as well
as loving and considerate husband
The children are MIR Samuel G. Por-
ter, Of New York; Professor Harry
Porter, of the Polytechnic Institute.
Baltimore; Mrs. Scott Ritchie. Mrs
Howard Taylor. and Miss Rose Porter
Girdletree: and Mr. Walter Porter
Richmond, Va.
Funeral services We're conducted at
the home of the deceased by her pastor,
Rev W. NJ. McCann, Wednesday after
noon, after which interment was made
in the NJ f. Cemetery.
Democratic messenger., 1917-05-26
Mrs. Edward White
Died Thursday Evening

About 30 clock last Thursday evening.
Mrs Mary G. White. widow Of the late
Edward White, Of Wilton. passed from
this life To life eternal.
Mrs. White had been in poor health
for sometime, never in many years hav-
ing been over strong. She was - years
Of age and before her marriage to Mr..
White was Miss Mary c. Burbage. She
is survived by one brother William "
Burbage, Esq. of Berlin; and two
daughters. and four sons. These are
Miss Florence White. who resides at
home with her mother; Mrs. Theodore
Davis, Of salisbury DR. Henry White
who also lives at home :. King White
Postmaster OF Salisbury. J. Roscoe
White, of the Salisbury Advertiser: ]
Edward White. Of Snow Hill. member
OF the State Conservation Board: and
&. Y. White one Of the editors of The
Democratic Messenger, Snow Hill.
Mrs White was lovely Christian
character Her disposition was one of
complete subjugation to the will of the
Master and her passing away from
earth was as the setting sun. reflect
ing the glory OF eternity.
The neighborhood where she spent
her life will sadly miss her. as she was
4 mother to all around her bestow
ing kindness with a lavish and loving
hand regardless Of all conditions.
Funeral services will be held at Mt
Zion NJ r. Church this Saturday
afternoon. at 200 clock, after which
interment will be made in the family
burial lot in the churchyard.
Democratic messenger., 1917-05-26
Flag Raising Ceremony
At Patriotic PocomOke

Preceding the basket ball and base
ball games at Pocomoke City last Fri
day afternoon. new set of colors. con
ssting Of a 10 by ~ foot National flag
a & by . French tricolor and a by 9
Cross Of 81 George English flag. was
presented 10 the High School by the
citizens of the town.
A detachment Of Company II, Fifth
Maryland Regiment. acted as a color
escort. The address of presentation
was made by John W Ennis. The
flags were accepted in the name OF the
School by Prof. T., Clarke Fontaine, the
principal. They were then turned over
to Capt George W Selby. late Of the ma.
Wy. who. as the strains Of the bugle
rang out the 'reyile. hoisted them to
their place on the flagstaff As the
union Of stars reached the top Of the
pole a chorus Of 300 voices of the junior
grades broke forth in the inspiring
strains of 'ThaStar- Spangled Banner
and the color q hard presented arms.
Democratic messenger., 1917-05-26
Captain w. Z. Rownds
Dies Very Suddenly

Captain William Edward Rownds. of
the schooner William L. Meekns, died
very suddenly OF heart trouble early
Monday evening, AT his home in Snow
Hill His vessel was unloading "A cargo
of coal for the town and he expected to
get away on another trip in few days.
even though ne complained of not feel
ing we'll
He told Policeman Duffy Monday
afternoon that he was feeling too sick
to work, and Mr. Duffy tried to get him
to 20 home When the end came it was
very sudden. He was a highly respect
ed colored man. who had many friends
among the white people of Snow Hill
He was about > years of age and had
been captain of river vessels for thirty
years, being most Of the time in the
employ of Smith. Moore X Co., who
reposed great confidence in him and
advanced him to places Of trust.
He is survived by widow, who was
his companion on most OF his trips,
although they had nice home in Snow
Hill with modern comforts.
Captain Rownds was part owner in
his vessel and took great pride in her.
In this ownership he was associated
with Charles l.. Shockley. W d. Cord
dry, d. Frank Fooks and James w.
Hancock. all of whom held him in high
esteem for his integrity and rectitude
of purpose.
Captain Rownds was credit to his
race and good example for the young
colored men Of this section to follow.