Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 4, 1910, Page 4

Herwich ‘nllefi’n and @oufied. 114 YEARS OLD. ’r:- wriee. 12¢ & week; S0c & Entered a: the Postoffi Conn.. as second-cl: BEulletin Business Office. 430. Buiietin Editorial Foo: -3. Bulletin Job Office, 33. Willtmantic Office, Rcom 2. -nv Building. Telephone. 210. . " Norwich, Tuesday, Jan, 4, 1910. LOOKING TOWARD JAPAN. With what varying hopes and fears the western world looks toward Japan and the east. We sce the leading evangelists claiming that within five years the hosts of Buddha and Confucius and of Shintolsm will all be Christianized and that the immaculate banner of Chris- tlanity will be waving in triumph all over the east. and the Christian world is eertainly hoping and praying that propheey may prove true. The college sports are looking to- ward Jepan for a continuation of the international sport which called a col- lege team from Wisconsin to far Nip- pon last summer, where for several weeks they were finely entertained and not infrequently beaten at their own favorite game of basepall, the full series ending in a tie and the kindllest of relations between the plavers of both countries and the res- olution that another year should wit- ness more games of the same sort. The trading world is looking that way with wide open eyes and a kind- ling hope because news has been re- ceived from Japan that the people’s tastes are changing from a vegetarian diet to meat, and that there will be millions of mouths to feed with Aus- tralian meat and mutton, opening & nearby market which this British province sadly meeds. It is stated on “good authority” that even mow the wealthy Japanese are training their thildren to “sit on chairs, eat meat with kmives and forks, and talk Eng- #sh" And it s understood that the mikade is in favor of the trend toward joast beef; and this prompts vege- larians on this side of the world to hink that the Japanese are getting a0 better very fast. Then our sensitive and fearsome ors are suspecting that Japan has s upon the Philippines and the Hawaiian islands. and that if we do mot take the initiative In the way of forceful remonstrance these outlying properties may be wrested from this government some day in & night. For- tunately this bughear of terror finds no serfous lodgment in the minds of the people and the trend from a re- ligicus, a business and a eporting point of view indicates closer inter- eets, a warmer relationship 2nd a pos- #ive trend toward permanent peace; and there Is nothing to be eaid against it AN IMPENDING SPECIAL MES- SAGE. It is no privacy that President Taft proposes to take up vital questions at congress when they reas- P and by special message to Fecommend ikongressional action on ¥nes of deepest Interest to the admin- Istration and the people. He will lu- pdly and forcefully state, it 1s said, his on the amendment of the Interst commerce law and the anti-trust laws, which will the factions something to seri- wrestle with for some time:to and to act upon properly if ¢ would keep the reins of govern- n republican hands ose familiar with these subjects not hesitate to say that both stat- es are antiquated, slipshod and in- Rherman give effective, and the president <will find no great difficulty In suggesting ways italize and t ten them. He an opportunity to show what appear in his message at the of the session—a firmer in- wage war on trusts and illegal 02d practices than he has yet :de manifest. J Those who have suspected President aft of weakening upon these mat- rs will discover how true he is to b nciples of right and justice and how little reason they really had t6 suspect him of yielding to influ- ences which have had no effect what- ever upon him. PROMOTING MARKSMANSHIP. There is likely to be important leg- tslation during the present session of congress to provide a better equip- ment for the military marksmen and to advance all other interests along se lnes. he second section of the new blil e in schools, eolleges, uni- versities and civillan clubs by supply- g certain ammunition, prizes, the holding of matches, and in other di- rections, for which the sum of $100,000 is appropriated. Up to the present time this country has done nothing for its civillan rifle clubs which are comparatively few in number, while in England it is esti- mated there are nearly 3,000 with a membership of possibly half a miilion men and boys. The work with the civilian clubs Is designed to reach the “un-organized militla,” which would constitute the bulk of our volunteer armies in case of war. On this sub- ject, General Bell, the chief of staff, recemtly said: “The encouragement rifls practice among our citizens schoolboys is of the greatest im- portance in this country, where pre- paredness for war is largely based on ihe employment of an army of volun- teers; and wisely framed laws which give 2 heaithy stimulus to this branch of military preparedness would receive the hearty suppert of the war department.” The storm that knocked a million dollars out of Newifoundland, and then d so much damage in Florida truck gardens that it cannot be estimated, was no ordinery disturbance. A street car company In Cineinnati has been indicted for mot properly heating its cars. With a hot debater for conductor there is. less chance to make such a case. man who maps out his year's will find that in the omd it will not command any more confidence han has Dr. Cook’s map of his trip to the North pole, No wife will tell why she expecis her husband to do better in 1910 than ever; and no husband ever discloses why he does not have counter-expectations. Now that Mr. Harriman's estate has tumbled down to seventy-five million, there does net seem to be anvthing sensational in it. That's cammon, .sult in more satisfactory results. NOT IN FAVOR OF HOTHOUSE CONDITIONS. Chicago believes in cool, 'fresh-air classrooms, and a movement to check the experiments along those lines has failed because the results sustain the continuance of them. The new super- intendent has given the matter her at- tention and this is what she has to say about the matter: - “The announcement that better work was being accomplished by the chil- dren in the wind-swept classroom at the Graham school set me to think- ing. My idea is that every school- room in Chicago should be not onmly better ventilated, but kept at a lower temperature. I don’t mean that the Graham school idea universally should be adopted, but the results of that trial have proved that the children think quicker in fresh, cool air than in a hot, vitiated atmosphere. My ldea is gradually to have the standard lowered from the present level of 70 degrees until 65 is reached, perhaps lower if results warrant it. At the same time every effort will be brought to bear on the subject of good ventila- tion. A chilly room doesn’t necessari- 1y mean a well ventilated one.” There is no doubt that the average American schoolroom is kept too warm for good work, or that strict attention given to sanitary rules would not re- That a lower temperature and more activ- ity would be better is more than prob- able. WHEN THE TEST WILL BE HELD The chief supervisor of the census gives notice that applicants for ap- pointment for enumerators should get on file. He feels sure that the test itself need not deter any one, for he is sure that any person with common sense and a common school education can pass it. All it consists of is giv- ing the candidates sample population and agricultural schedules, upon which are to be written in the proper col- umns the required details, which are found in printed descriptions, in nar- rative form, of typical families and farms supposed to be {n a district. There will be some instances requiring the exercise of judgment to decide whether a given entry should be made under one column heading or another. You can see how simple and elemen- tary it is. “The test will be held all over the country and in _every supervisor’s dis- trict February 5. There will be several places in each district for taking it. One place would be insufficient. Tt would not hold all the candidates. As supervisor, I shall have the direction of all, and the test examination at each, no matter under what official agency it is held, will be that sole and simple one prescrived by the census director. “I am given until February 22 to rate the papers in a very simple way. and to gain an idea of the gualifica- tions of those rated as having passed Next T will forward the papers of the successful candidates, with my rec- ommendations or designations, to the census director. He will, if satisfied. that suitable persons have been.se- lected, give his consent to their ap- pointment and they will be commis- sioned. The middle or latter part of March should see everything settled, and the selected and commissioned enumerators” will be sent more circu lars and books of instructions relative to the interpretation or meaning of the questions on the two schedules. “April 15 the census army will move forward in the enumeration. “Certainly the federal census taking is as necessary and as honorable as jury duty and, as all good and usefu: citizens do not hesitate to respond to the call for such duty, I therefore ask the same high grade citizenship to come forward and help me have thz census taken accurately and expedi- tiously. “As President Taft has said, the pay is not large but the work is worth doing well, and some day we shall all feel proud in the consciousness that we had a part, however humble, in taking this census.” EDITORIAL NOTES. We do not mourn the passage of the year 1909 to the pigeonhole of time, but it was a pretty good year for most of us. The almanacs continue at the same old price and calendars are given away, 50, you see, things might be worse. The New Year starts in perky, but he will pass out with long gray hair and whiskers and the regular stooping posture. Chief Stanton’s record showed at what point the insurance companies began to fall off in the amounts paid for fire losses, Happy thought for today: It is a good and wholesome rule to bear in mind the thing that did please, not the thing that didn't. The man who wrote “Man Wants but Little Here Below” did not become conscious of the grasping habits of millionaires or politicians, Speaker Cannon has not resolved to look out more for the well being of the people and less for the welfare of the private interests, yet. It does mnot frighten any one to be told that there are germs in apples, since we have been assured that our whiskers are filled with them. The grafter has one habit like the tramp, for he works his mind harder ta evade work than he would have to to make a respectable future for him- self. The resolutions may be mnew, they cannot be original, for that source of originality has been exhausted. Newly framed old forms, though, al- ways pass, The housewife who kneads bread with her gloves on . is carrying her ideas of sanitation to extremes; and vet this is more bearable than some- thing worse. The (onnflcncuk traveler who is convinced that the Chinese are a greater people than the Japanese, must admit that Russia doesn’t bat them around so much. The man who sets his heart on get- ting wealth expects here to get his honors, while those who lay up treas- ures -above are reconciled to future good expectations. Hard on George. It has been decided by a government investigator that ‘Dixie” is the most popular song. This will break the sen- sitive heart of George M. Cohan.—Chi- cago News. Looks Geod to Them. ‘Whatever may be said of Leopold the Late, his b*- are unanimous in the opinjon that his money {s worth fight- ing for.—Atlanta Constitution Somehow I did not v;r{o much this year, Erw e 80 Wrong and my pleasing people failed dismall grandmother, for pice, warm, shawl, said with a grimace, put it on Christmas morning, that she felt as if she were an “inmate some- where.” I think it was an remark. I gave father a shaving glass—a splendid one with a plain mirror sids and a magnltying s t quite cheap b irror was cracked a littie. X snew It gid not ~destroy its uumm ess, fi father never asde a magni and I thought that if he did n:fiee the crack he would be glad that I had economical.. He is munu.u: warning me against extravagance. But when he opened the box and took aut the glass he said: “This must have been packed very carelessly, Lucile, It's broken.” t may become an heir- loom in our family. Juat as I was starting tc the Country tree and dance Arthur t on Christmas eve, mnficr ask- it I had a scarf ;hrow my shoulders i gl red to me, I might just as w-ll wear the oriental scarf. I knew the glitter- ing silver would be charming over my severely plain white satin frock. lflt! of people admired the effect and I re- ceived numerous compliments upon my —_— appearance. I suppose he saw by my face that I was not surprised at the crack, for he laughed a little, saying: “Never mind, Lucile, It'’s not the intrinsic val of a gift but the spirit which prompts it which makes it precious” I could not quite understand what he meant. 1 was sure that mother would like the present I had for her because shs is always inneed of glovesandI natu- rally believed she would be delighted with balf a dozen pairs. “Oh, Lucile,” she said, “these are very handsome, but my child, why did you get such delicate shades for your unfashionable mother? You know what I need most is stout street gloves. But of course, dear, I shall enjoy a pair or two of these dressy white and light gray ones and we can exchange the others, can’t we?” “No, an’ 1 answered, I'm afraid, a little impatiently; for it was most annoying of mother to compel me to confess that the gloves were some that Arthur Knight had brought me from Canada last summer and which I could not wear because they were a size too big for me. It did seem a shame that mother was not more pleased, after I had saved the gloves for her, instead of scattering them around among my girl friends. The most unpleasani incident of all in my Christmas experience this vear was the contretemps over Cousin Fan- nie's gift. Father suggested that the family unite in giving her one very handsome present, and mother decided As we were coming home I was hor- rifled to find that I had left the scarf. Arthur had the chauffeur turn the ma- chine and #0 back to the club at full speed. The lights were being put out when we got there, and although Ar- thur paid the attendants to light up again and look carefully, the scarf was not to be found anywhere. Of course I felt dreadfully, but I did not wish to spoil Arthur's Christmas eve, 8o I Jaughed and sald we must not worry about it. I wrote a ume lou note and put it in the empty scarf for Cousin Fannie. When she o'pened the box in the morning she seemed very much surprised and mystified to find nothing but that slip of paper. Before I could say anything, father said: “Why, how’s this? Wgere's the oriental spléndor we were expecting?” And when I explained my misfortune of the nizht before he displaved so much temper that it really shocked m Lucile,” he said, sternly, scarf isn’t returned to vou before New Year’s day, as I have no reason to be- lieve it will be, you must buy another and I shall take the cost of it out of your January allowanc I don’t see how father can be so harsh to me. kind threat I shall be a financial wre: for I already owe all my next month's allowance for Christmas expenses. For when one receives as much attention Norwich, Conn. THE BIG SALE IS ON! Our January Clearing Sale Which annually brings in its train hundreds of special bargains, is .now in full swing. All day yesterday the store was in complete possession of a host of enthusiastic buyers, com- ing in crowds in the morning and multiplying by hundreds as the day advanced. Only natural, after all, for such bargain chances as this sale offers could not but meet with quick recognition and an overwhelming response. : Every department in the store is represented in this, the greatest bar- gain getting event of the year. Thousands of dollars’ worth of choice, seasonable merchandise are offered at the lowest prices ever named for reliable goods. If for any reason you could not attend yester= day, then by all means COME TODAY. Almost every item mentioned in our page ad. in Saturday’s Bulletin will be found, together with many additional ones just as good. 5 If he carries out his un- The Polish .“lfiy Did N.( Wlth for Mr. Editor: p-n me to sa; otmv:m“mhn the Polish so- the city for 1 lfllwmd. “but I'm l’lld you the get one” ways which are obvious, buat beyond that jt is significant, for it is the her- ald of an advance in the comity of mations. A few generations ago it is doubtful if representatives of many Countries would find It expedient to gather for such a work. International Jealousies and “reasons of state” would operate against the plan. The world is surely moving forward o a better understanding, and states- men and princes, taught by thI people themselves, have learned that th ud Gents of birth or speech are purely & tificial and have no deep root when the higher things of life are in the ance. Modern democracy is building gpward slowly but surely.—Boston lobe. Would More Entert: Rut perhaps probing those s frauds to the bottom is not exactly gar | DANNY SIMMONS The Merry Hobo ALL SEATS JOmh pALHER Thursday. AUDITORIUM Keith Proctor’s Vaudgville DMISSION {0c enings Reserved Seats 20c VAUDEVILLIDS CLASSIEST DUO NOVELTY JOHN J. BLACK & CO. in Comedy Sketch, “The Main Guy.” ARMSTRONG & ASHTON “That Boy and That Girl”"—Sister Team THE HASSMANS Equilibrists Extraordinary Eatire New Show of Real Vaudevilie and Motion Plctures every Monday and CHILDREN So—THRER SHOWS DAILY—2.30, 3 SHOWS DAILY WEEK OF 2.30, 7 and 8.45 JANUARY SPECIAL FEATURE SABINE, MILLE, VERA & BURKE In “THE ARRIVAL OF KITTY ll-(‘All‘r!lv. ey s MARION & DEAN 3 A - o e Sivorn . —6UY LESTER—ESTERT o 4. P 0 K MBLE & LEWIS— 2 ronas ‘F'- MORRELLE SINIERS IN HIGH CLASS SON N | FPictures changed Monday, Wodnesday and Fridey 3rd taining and effective. — Indianapolis News. His Real Re: Senator Bailey did not give as one of his reasons for wanting night sessions what is needed. Probing them to !h' & desire to appear regularly in evening top might be a good deal more enter- dress.—Memphis News. Tailored Suits, Dresses, THE ENTHUSIASTIO Tailored Suits The Leading Store in CONTINUING TODA' Clearance Sale OF WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ Fur Neckpieces, Muffs, Fur Coats, Shirtwaists, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. “No place like The Manhattan for Values.’ This saying was never more true (h BHOPPERS THAT CROWDED OUR STORE ALL DAY YESTERDAY DEMONSTRATED ONCE AGAIN THE SUPERIORITY OF MANHATTAN VALUES. DESPITE HEAVY SELLING THERE ARE UES LEFT, AND REMEMBER THIS — EVERY FERED DURING OUR GREAT CLEARANCE SALE IS FROM OUR REGULAR STOCK, WHICH INSURES YOU OF CORRECT STYLE EXCELLENT QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP AND LONG WEAR. Afternoon Dresses now $12.50 from $25 Separate Coats - now $10.00 from $20 Separate Coats - now $15.00 from $30 - now $15.00 from $25 Fur Neckpieces, Muffs and Fur Coats AT GREAT PRICE REDUCTIONS Manhatlin 121-125 MAIN STREET Eastern Connecticut Exclusively to Men’s, Women’s and Chil- dren’s Wearing Apparel Separate Coats, Skirts, now. PLENTY OF VAL- GARMENT OF- Devoted RUBBERS We carry a superb line of Rubber Footwear, Stockings and Overs, Felts. Rubber Boots and Low Rubbers in ali the leading brands—Boston, Goodyear Glove and Ball brand. Prices that are right. 5 P. CUMMINGS, PREMIUMS. 52 Cemtral Ave. dec3ld What and Where to Buy In Norwich Joseph F. Smith, FLORIST 200 Main Street, Norwich. iria H. CODPER, Upholsterer 259 West Main Street. MATTRESS MAKING a Specialty. Mail orders promptly attended to. dec29d Custom Grinding TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS at YANTIC ELEVATOR. A. R. MANNING, Yantie, Conn. Telephone. decl4d _OUR WORK s approval of the critical people. ‘llogers Domestic Laundry. Rear 37 Franklin Street. ¥ ‘meets thy n.tfi 4 PURE OLIVE 0IL There are many brands, but only ene best brand. LAPURA leads them all. We import it _direct trom Ttaly. We sell it at u low price. Let us supply you. FERRY, Tel. 336 Fran Free dellvary to all parts of dec24d DR. JONES, Dentist, . $5 SHETUCKET ST. Room 10 ’Phone 32-3 mayl7d A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all _o» is the wish of C. S. Fairclough, Prop. Thamesville Store. FEATURE PICTURE: “THE GEISHA WHO SAVED JAPAN™ MISS FLORENCE WOLCOTT IN SELECTED SONG PROGRAMME. Matinee, Ladi and Children, L] Jan3d Music. NELLIE S. HOWIE, Teacher of Plano, Ritig Central Bulldtng Room 48, CAROLINE H. THOMPSON Teacher of Music 29 T lmll l Lessons given a ome_ of the \-n‘upn ;:’na ot Bohawenlka Conservi F. C. GEER TUNER 122 Prospect St Tel. 511, Norwich, C& A. W. JARVIS is the Leading Tuner in Eastern Connecticut. 'Phone 518-5. 15 Clairmount Ave sept22a JAMES F. DREW 'Fiano Tuning and Repairia) Best V'ork Only, "Phone 432-8. sept23a 18 Periine Ave FALL STYLES | | | | | | including the latest patterne, ready for Inspection. Quality, minus the high priss sting, tells the story of our sue. ce Whether you wish to order .v ® want to show you e and fashions for FAA.I_ THE JOHNSON CO., Merchant Tailors, Chapman B 65 Broadway. HOLIDA}.’ Wines and Liquors For the Holiday Trade we h |ana Liguors. FREE! FRER! rnla Wine wi haser of 758 wn A bottle of. fine C: be given to each pur over until Jau. 34, 1910 Handsome Calendars to our pafwens, JACOB STEIN, Telephone 26-3. 93 West Maim 84 decl8d I-‘RESII STOCK THIS WEEK Pollaok, Halibut, Smelts Maok erel, sh ¢ Ladd’s Fish Markel, 32 Water Stress, Tel novsd FRISWELL, ™ s Jeweler, wishes you a HAPPY NEW YEAR 25daw THERE s no advertlsng medu Fastern Connectisut -zuu e The letin SOr Business. zas de