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Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Bulletins Calendar Recalls Old Days.

Bulletins Calendar Recalls Old Days.
 Mr. Editor: I received from Byron H. Evans, your fine 1920 calendar with much pleasure, as I lived near the old George D. Fuller Store, built three years before I was born. The Nor wich Town post office was in his grocery and dry goods store until some time after the Civil war.
 My brother, the late William Hen ry Smith, father Of Mrs. Clarence Ca pron and c. Henry Smith of Norwich. occupied the upper part of the Perritt building as cigar and tobacco man ufaetory, over the tenement was occu- pied by Gilbert Tufts. When MT. Smith went to California, in Septem- Der, 1S49, he sold his stock to MT. Fuller, the latter remarking that he would reserve some of the cigars un- til he would return, as he was to be absent two years. He remained away, however, seventeen years. True to his promise, MT. Fuller gave MT. Smith a surprise when he brought forward the hidden cigars, which proved to be miraculously fine, as all con- ceded that tested them. They had improved with age. I am much atach- ed to the Bulletin. having had two hrothers-in-law in the office, the late William L. Setehel under John w. Steadman, and Allen L. Moore, later
 Rost respectfully,
 MRS. R. A. MORARTY.
 Worcester, Mass, Feb. 15, 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
REASON FoR eRITIclsM.

There are those who are displeased at the sympathy that is being ex- pressed for MT. Lansing and express surprise that the president was able to get along with him for so long.
 The fact of the matter is that there is no question but what the president had a right to ask for MT. Lansing's resignation any time he pleased, but the criticism that has developed over that affair is the ground upon which he did it. It wasn't because of incompetency or lack of harmony but because he had called meetings of the cabinet mem bers.
 Secretary Lane and ex-secretary Redfeld maintain that Mir. Lansing did perfectly right, did nothing un- constitutional and simply acted for the good of the country whose inter- ests but for such action seemed to be in a fair way to be neglected.
 Regarding the unconstitutiona, usurpation charge Secretary Redfeld seems to hit the nail on the head when he says, '"The cabinet is not body which is known to the Consti- tuition. Its meetings are not held un- der provisions of law. It is not an executive body. The cabinet as unit does not do things. It has no rules of procedure. It keeps no min utes. It takes no votes. It has no secretary. It is, or is supposed to be, body of counselors But while the cabinet in itself is informal, non- constitutional and nonstatutory, the men who compose it have. in addi- tion to their advisory duies therein certain obligations placed upon them by law as the head of great executive departments. These duties do not originate with the president and can not be altered by him.
 Former Secretary Redefild can see nothing in MT. Lansing's act but what was sympathetic and helpful. It is a sensible view and it is be- cause of the weak ground taken for firing the secretary of state that the president has received such criticism
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
HE PROVIDENCE FIRE.

After something happens investiga- tions are always started. .Thht doesn't mean that they always amount to something, or are always failures. but it seems to be a time when there is a feeling that some thing should be done to prevent such a situation from happening again.
 The idea is all right as far as it goes, but the great trouble is that it isn't conceived soon enough. What ever good may come from such an in- vestigation can have no influence on what has taken place. Had it taken place before the trouble occurred, in anticipation of what has happened. it would be of greater service, even though the prevention of the situa- tion would check all knowledge of it.
 This is well illustrated by the re- cent hotel fire in Providence, where three lives were lost. where the elen- tric lights were shut of at midnight and where some rooms were without the protection of fire escapes, and where an Investigation was started immediately after the fire to learn dnnong other things who was respon- sible for the deplorable situation.
 Such of course is needed, including an explanation regarding the lack of lights and particularly those intended to guide patrons to an exit. But how much better it would have been to have looked into the existing condi- tions before the fire took place and insisted upon the enforcement of what the fire has demonstrated should not have ex The dis closure in fact calls Tor the author ities to determine whether there is a similar laxness throughout the city in connection with hostelries and public buildings where proper protec- tion is supposed to be given to hu- man life. If such exists. now is the time to find it out and have it cor rected instead of waiting for it to be demonstrated by results at another such fire
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
SPEED THE RAIL BILL.

The prediction is made that the de- bate on the treaty will soon be drop ped and it will be displaced to give the railroad bill the right of way. There will be nothing surprising about such action if it comes. In fact it is the very step that ought to be taken in spite of tho demand for getting the treaty out of the way.
 It is to be remembered that legisla- tion dealing with the return of the railroads from federal control to the owners must be enacted before the first of March, at which time the president has ordered the roads re- turned. There remain now but a few days for such discussion of the railroad bill as ought to take place and it is therefore quite proper that it should be given a clear track. It is true that much time has been used in reaching the recommendat tions presented in the respective houses and since then in agreeing upon a compromise bill Ly the con1ereas. but the Geiay has not been as great as that in connection with the treaty, regarding which there is no time limit in which there is no time limit in which 1t must be ratified. There fore the delaying of treaty debate for 2 week or ten days would cause no serious results.
 2 It is almost a year since the dis cussion of the treaty was started. It should have been ratified with reser- vations long ago and would have been but for the manner in which all the circumstances surrounding it have been handled. but when the time comes that it is blocking the way for matters which are ready to be acted upon and which must be adopted be- fore a certain time, there's nothing to do but sidetrack the slow freight and let the limited go by. The long de- ayed treaty action cannot suffer by such step at this stage of the pro- ceedings. The railroad bill in all probability will not require much time but the failure to pass such leg islation this month would create end less confusion
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING FEB. 14th, 1920
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MHAr pIp THE NorE sAY7

In order to know what has been said by President Wilson in his note to the allied government concerning the Adriatic situation, we are obliged to depend upon information received from Europe.
 According to the statement from across the water President Wilson has threatened to withdraw the United States from the participation in the settlement of European prob lens if the plan of the entente for adjusting the Adriatic problem was carried out. When that report be- came noised about it was countered by a denial from the white house, supposedly by one in authority even though it did not come from the president himself. Inasmuch n" White House authority was quoted 1t was considered correct statement. It was not long, however, before the denial was completely knocked in the head and another statement is- sued in which the president was said to have let the entente nations know he would take the treaty from the senate if the Adriatic plan was put through without his sanction. This was more in accord with the Euro pean version, and it is still insisted across the water that in a postscript to the note there is the statement that the president would seriously consider the withdrawal of this coun- try from the treaty of Versailles and the treaty between this country and France.
 With such confusion as to what was sad or what was threatened, it would appear to be an excellent thing to have it cleared up in order that there might be a proper understand ing regarding the answers. Inasmuch as the other. countries have received the note and have drafted their reply it would appear that no harm could be done in making the note public, and to clear up the contradictory statements that have been coming from the white house it would seem to be the very thing to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
DIFFICULTIES OF A HUSBAND

things you think I should or shouldn't say about your hair dress? Anyhow, if I said didn't like it you'd be all upset. You'd say I didn't know a single thins about style or you'd have your feelings hurt and cry" she asserted. q don't see why you didn't admit it in the first place in stead of encouraging me to make myself look like a fright. That's just what I mean, Bothwell-you don't take enough interest to prevent me from doing thing like that T never said I didn't like it," inter- rupted her husband. T think it it looks very"
 "Bothwelll" she shrieled at him, ] If you say it looks very pretty again 1 shali die on the spot Why, you , just as much as admitted you didn ! think it was becoming. I should 1 think you would want me to follow i the fashions instead of being a per- l feet back number and looking as i though I had come over in the ark.
 expect if 1 plastered a bow on my i hair and wore beau catchers you'd think it looked lovely"
 You don't need a beau catcher, 5 1 he soothed her. II bet if you started 1 the style of 'em, though. every other woman would follow. Really, Doris, l the more look at the way you have 1 your hair done up the more impress
 ed I am. It seems to suit the style 1 of your head or something. I am sure folks will like it. I certainly would stick to it if I were you"
 'tNow, do you really. Boutwell,, or are you just, saying that to make me i feel good?" his wife asked him. ''T'd
 so much rather you'd be perfectly
 honest. Why, this very minute I ex-
 pect you are thinking how you dislike 1 this way and are afraid to tell me-
 'T do not" he insisted. q really i like it!'
 Truly, Bothwell?"
 Tact he insisted. reaching one 1 hand toward the newspaper on the l floor. Tits so distinctive, tool
 noticed it the minute I saw you to- 1 night
 "Bothwen Jones!" said his wife in
 awful tones, rising and standing De- l fore him, "now I know just how much faith to put in what you say. I've
 worn my hair like this every night
 for solid week and you've never
 known it."
 "Oh, heck groaned her husband ! What's the use!"-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
Stories That Recall Others.
All Rinht.

The fourth grade teacher was teaching the children the meaning of several new words, among them be- ing naturalist" She had spoken of John Burroughs and several of our best known nature lovers and then decided to test the children to see whether they thoroughly understood the word. She turned to little Jo- ssph. Use the word naturalist in a sentence," she told him.
 For a minute the little fellow was perplexed and then came bright thought which brought relief to his face He said: That was the natur- alist picture we have of my grandfath- er."
 In the Dark.
 A mother was giving 3 party for her little daughter and had among the guests the two sons of the family min ister. They enjoyed the party and made many quaint remarks.
 But at the supper table they did the best. Suddenly the fuse burned out and the dining room was in darkness. The hostess urged the children to sit still until she could get some can dies. But you may eat what is on your plates if you wish to while am hunting them" she told them.
 The youngest son from the parson- age began to cry aloud. He was
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

You never noticed.' said the man s wife a trif1e reproachfuIly, that I had my hair done up the new way every one. is, doing it. No, you never noticed at all, so you needn't pretend you did. Do you like it ?"
 ''Ohi" exclaimed the man with marked vivacity, ''so you have! was just wondering what made you look so different"
 You, were not" contradicted his wife. You haven't really looked at me since you came home, Bothwell. You just realized I was here, like the sideboard or the hall rug. What a tragedy matrimony is! But do you like it? Doesn't t make my nose Not at all.' replied the husband promptly. Tt looks very pretty"
 Now, don't start reading your pa per again, Boutwell," she ordered, until we get this settled. It's very important how woman does her hair and I want your judgment. You always say things look very pretty. You said that wretched brown vel vet dress of mine that I shed quarts of tears over looked very pretty and you always say instantly I buy a new hat that it is-very pretty! That
  thing. Doesn't it make you wonder how on earth I got it up this way? There isn't any knot of hair to be seen, you see-it's all tucked under" "Oh, vest" said her husband q sec"
 You don't at all," she contradict ed, because a mere man knows noth- ing about doing up hair But it's all tucked under and that's what gives my head this rounding outline, like a boys. Do you think it makes me look younger?'
 to look younger he told her prompt ly., Your hair always looks nice Doris.'
 q do wish you'd take a little inter- est" declared his wife All you want to do is get back to that old paper You'd tell me anything just so would let you alone. don't wonder there are Sd many marital differences with husbands never taking parti- cle of thought on subjects important to their wives''
 Dumping fish hooks, Doris" cried her husband; do you mean to say you are talking that nonsense be- 1 cause I do or do not say the sort oi
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
TIGHTENING eERMANVs LOAD.

Germany has done everything pos sible to tighten the burden that has been placed upon it as the result of losing the war. It escaped the rav- ages felt by other nations because it signed the armistice before the ar mics of the allies reached German soil. At the time when it was nec- essary to sign the treaty, every effort was made to reduce the penalty. It has been kept up ever since and is still being urged at the present time with some degree of success.
 The latest evidence of the rr1'"e that Germany is getting is furnished by the modified demands of the ...-..z regarding the Surrender of those Germans held responsible for violat- ing the rules of war and causing such frightful conditions in invaded ter ritory. After representations .on the part of the German government that the surrender of the men designated could not be carried out without wrecking the government and bring ing about an undesirable situation, it has been agreed to permit Ger many to undertake the prosecution o1 the accused.
 It can be appreciated. even as Germany has maintained. that there would be bound to be constant trou- ble involved in any such delivery as asked for, but it is to be demonstrate dertake the prosecution of those
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

uplift scratches it's poor puzzled head and wonders why such things can come to pass.
 In the final analysis it is no puz- gle at all. We are only asking inoper- feet men to produce perfect results. For the evil of the old fashioned con vention scandal-which was not a very common bird at that-a reign of wholesale incompetence has been ac- quired. Is it an advantageous trade? Is 1t worth what we have to pay not in cash alone, but in ordinary re- spect for the lawmaking arm? This demand for direct legislation to undo the imperfections of representative government has all arisen since the di- rect primary got in it's perfect work of producing the perfect legislature.
 EUGENE BERTRAM WILLARD, Chelsea Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

whom it considers not guilty and see that fair trial is accorded and jus tice done. It win be the duty of the allies to see that such is secured and to pass upon the genuineness of the proceedings. Tn other words Ger nafiy's courts win b6 on trial at the same time that the culprits. It will mean test of German sincerity un- der present conditions.
 With Germany making the claim that even greater concessions from the treaty terms must be made in or der to make it possible for Germany to comply it should realize that upon it's conduct in trying those accused of war crimes may depend to q large extent the extension of further len iency on the part of the allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

Near valdosia, in Georgia, there is lake three miles long and three quarters of a mile wide, with an av- craze depth of 12 feet of water
 which disappears every three or four yeafs aNd then comes back again. It disappears into natural subter ranean passage, taking two. or .trree weeks in the process and leaving a beautiful sandy basin. After a
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

It wasn't many years ago that with present conditions the streets would he filled with sleighs. They attract about as much attention as oxen these days.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

really afraid, but the older brother offered another explanation He doesn't know what to do, Mrs. --," he said. you sec we're used to light meals at our house."
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

With Denmark sending fnodstuffs to this country, we ought to be in. a position to send our surplus and high priced storage goods over to the starving Europeans.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

There are those who seem to think New England would be overstocked if 1t had a couple of wheelbarrows of coal over and above what has been thrown in the frebox.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

From MT. Hoever's latest address il would look as if he had been doing some of the foundation work on a platform.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

Those Bostonians who are asking for the seating of Berger in congress are probably those who advised the policemen of that city in their fa- nous strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

Probably the European nations ] will appoint President Wilson referee to settle the many disputes and prob l lems across the water.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

The man on the corner says: Those who have it are the last to realize that there is no magnetism about an exaggerated ego.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

Mezicans must be getting short of funds again when another American is held for ransom.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

Of course if you cannot delay that
 vacation trip to Cuba, it is well to
 make out the. income tax return be- 1 fore leaving.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

The odor from a private stin might be disguised by putting the not yet forgotten cloves, hints or garlic in with the mash.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

month or so the water begins to come back. and in a couple of weeks it is the same old lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20
EDITORIAL NOTES,

No one will mourn if by any chance the backbone of winter has suffered fracture.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

Just as the treaty situation seems most promising someone hollers Flight about face!"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-20

The wise artist paints a woman's, portrait not as she looks but as she im- agines she looks.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-03

John Seifert spent a few days with
Morgan relatives, last week.
VIM. Weiss of Golden Gate spent
several days with local relatives last
week.
Mrs. Paul Bertrand and son of Sleepy
Eye spent day with New Ulm relatives,
recently.
Village and township elections will
be held throughout the state next Tues
day, March 9.
Telephone your news items to No.
1401. We are always glad to receive
and publish them.
The Misses Ada Cunningham and
Alice Davey Of Sleepy Eye we're New
Ulm visitors the fore part of last week.
Miss Susie Smith has returned to
her home at Sleepy Eye, following a
few days visit with New Ulm relatives
George and Joe Windschitl, accom-
panied by William Schroepfer, of Sleepy
Eye transacted business in New Ulm
one day recently. @
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Bianchi entertained
a number Of friends at chicken dinner
and card party at their home just south
Of the city limits, last Tuesday evening.
The many friends Of Mrs. C. G. Holm
will be pleased to learn that she is con-
valescing from severe attack Of IN
f1uenza. Mrs. Holm was very i'll for some
time.
Miss Anna Seifert has returned to
Morgan to resume her duties in the
John P. Hansen horne!' Miss Seifert
was taken i'll with influenza while visiting
her parents here.
Mrs. VIM. Mccain of Crookston,
who has been visiting with her father,
Martin Forster, and other New Ulm
relatives for over a month, returned to
her home, yesterday afternoon.
Rev. DR.. C.. G. Holm will leave for
Warrenton, Mo-, this afternoon, to
attend an executive meeting Of the
board of the, Central Wesleyan Orphan
Home, which will be held at that place
tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick. Schouviller and
Mike Schouviller Of Morgan and Mrs. and
Mrs. Math. Schouviller Of New Ulm ar
rived here Wednesday in response to a
message that their aged mother was seri-
ously i'll. At this writing 4 Friday we
hear that Grandma Schouviller is. con-
siderably improved. Nicollet Leader.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-03
ED. LARSON LEAVES CITY.

Ed. Larson, favorably known here as
part-oWner of the South Side Auto Co.,
has severed his connections with this
tlrm and has taken up a position with
the Auto Owners Tire Corporation of
st. Paul. The new tire factory of this
company is located at Midway and
Mr. Larson will be one of the superin-
tendents of the plant. Before entering
upon his new duties he will go east and
make special stud: Of tire manufac-
turing. The interest of Mr.. Larson in
the South Side Auto Co., was taken over
by John Siebenbrunner, the anciable and
efficient manager Of the South Side
garage.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-03
COUNCIL ACCEPTS
SKETCHES OF PLANT
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR NEW STRUCTURE TO
BE PREPARED.
BUILDING WILL BE OF BRICK
OLD SMOKESTACK TO BE
RETAINED.

St an ADJOURNED meeting OF the
City Council held last week Tuesday
it was decided to ask Architect Silas
Jacobson Of St. Paul to prepare plans
and specifications for the new power
plant in North German park. This
step was taken after considerable dis
cussion Of preliminary sketches sub
mitted and explained by Mr.. jacobson.
The Architect explained that the plans
and specifications would be drawn in
such fashion that they would guarantee
the lowest possible cost for the erection
of the new structure. For this rea-
son, he said, there would be no fine
architectural decorations of any sort
employed on the exterior of the build
ing. Brick will be used in the con-
struction of the plant which otherwise
| will be modern and up-to-date in every
respect.
To Be Well-lighted.
Lighting and ventilation will receive
special attention. To admit daylight
freely it is proposed to place large
windows on all sides of the building.
The sketch calls for six of these windows
in the front of the building, three on
each side of the main entrance on First
North street. These windows will con-
tain screened ventilators.
In place of the official name Of the
plant the following inscription will
be placed above the main entrance and
across the front: "City of New Ulm
Water--Light-Pow
The Interior.
Mr.. Jacobson explained the details
Of the interior arrangement of the new
structure. The building will be divi.
ded into two large rooms, with ceilings
OF gypsum to prevent condensation Of
moisture in the rooms and the drip
ping of this upon the machinery. The
engine room proper will be located or
! the west side towards the hill of the
park Its walls will be covered with
tile. Connected with the engine room
towards the rear of the building will
be the superintendent office, with
separate entrance from the west. The
other half Of the building will be used
for the boiler room and the coal handling
machinery, the boilers to be placed in
the front part and facing the east wall
The windows in the east and west
walls will be similar to those in the
| front of the building.