Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 22, 1911, Page 4

> Ak PR L | ' : ik i | i ! Ei | 1 o 3 ! | L] 4 i | ! i " THE PRESS DOES NOT APPROVE. of Connecticut does not special official reporters created by the semate of Connecticut, dorse the spending vf tax money in such a way. Most of the papers condemning the practice of giving gratuities to re- porters have paid representatives at Hiartford, and these representatives are not for sale to the men who are sens to Hartford to do business for the people. Of course, they will disclaim all in- tent to influence them or to in any way control their publicatfons, but there is a temptation to give some- thing for the money. Since these men are paid by the papers that employ them, what can they give for the money except personal praise for the _men who vote them the appropria- _ tiom, or the keeping from public view | some things which they do not like to have their constituents made aware of? It is-graft, and nothing eise. The Bulletin has always stood with the papers opposing this practice and its repredentatives have recelve: the donation without its consent. Tt regards such a use of $1,200 of state momey as moncy wasted. GETTING READY FOR KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, The Knights Templar of this part of the state will be pleased to learn that Meriden is bent upon giving them & Bearty welcome and a good time. The Meriden Journal, commenting upon the approaching encampment, “For the first time In sixteen years Meriden is to entertain one of the most distinguished organizations in Connecticut, St. Elmo commandery will have its guests the Grand commandery, Knights Templar, and three officers of the Grand encamp- ment of the United States. A two days’ sedsion is to be held here and the guests will be tendered a recep- tion and banquet. “Meriden people have a most suc- cessful way of entertaining these im- portant gatherings that makes this of the most popular with‘all Meriden hospitality has be- standard of entertainment and for that reason, if for no other, this place is %o often selected for these big gatherings. Of course, the city s cen- trally located and the train service remrlers it easy for people to come from all parts of the state without delay or difeulty. “Meriden 1s pleased to have these Knilghts Templar hers, and we hope that the visitors will be as gatisfied with their treatment as we are to receive them. THREE HORRIBLE CRIMES, It is seldom that tem days cover such horrible crimes as have beem committed in this state recently. These crimes were the murder at Branford of Christopher G. Wood and -ulcm. of MrS. This was followed March 9 by the Aisappearance of Martha, the four- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Feltdrapple of Clinton, March 13, dater the insane mother confessed to ‘wringing the child’s néck and throw- ing her into the flames of their home and cremgting the body. Sunday, March 19, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Thomas Fitzgibbons of Ansonia were found with their skulls grushed in and their house on fire, the work of an in- sana son, who should Have been in a retreat instead of about home. These results of having too much confidence in people who are regarded as safe, It flighty, should lead to a 1t is alleged that in no other ten . days in the history of this state have three such horrors as these been com- mitted, and it is to be hoped that in no future time such a line of trlndl— may occur, Tt is the duty of families lfibe ‘more guarded and to beware of those whom revenue, that taxed like - any Standard. The advocacy of The Day is cer- tainly right and the exceptions of The Standard are also well taken. These privileges of . tax uunv(ion have been abused; and because Of their Inequality they have become un- just to the taxpayers. There should be a limitation to some of these ex- emptions which are alleged to_be for the public good, if for mo better rea- son, the reason of suppressing extrav- agance. .The aggregate of property exempted from taxes in this and every otheér New England state is enormou: snd the day is surely coming when it will be made less. Political reasons are the best and often the only reasons for a,large part of it. NO CLAIM—NO BLAME, Tast week Andy Toth was from the Pennsylvania years on a charge of manslaughter, a8 an innocent man—the victim ‘of strike violence in which he had no hand. His release was brought about by & confession of the crime by the man who did the killing and escaped to Russia. The criminal's conscience was asleep for a long time, but a tardy reparation 1s better than monme at all. and the man whose spirit was broken by so many yedrs of false imprison- ment is now united with his famfly, he having four sons grown to man- hood since his incarceration. Andy Toth comes forth a sweet- spirited Cathollc, saying, but for his faith in God and his dally prayers he should have lost his reason. .He has no claim against the state, he says— He has d he d how he can go on and support his family, He thinks if Mr. Carnegle would give him a farm he could take care of himself for the remainder- of his days; and because it was a Car- negie steel-works strike he ‘expresses this hape. Isn't’ Andy Toth a hero in every sense of the word? He has suffered a great wrong—has had an_experience which embitters men's souls for ever. It takes an heroic spirit to come forth under such circumstances sweet, Let us hope Andy Toth will get his farm. EDITORIAL NOTES. The end of tuberculosis 1s announc- ed, but & good many of us will never live to see it. ° Out west they declare that asses- sors have a keener sense of property than of propriety. March appears to be playing'a high- low game. Old Boreas does mot seem to hold a fulk hand. Do not think that your environment makes you, for it is moré than likely you make your environment. The deaths from whooping eough- at Burlington, Vt., last year were four times the number of deaths from diph- theria. The farm laborers in New England got more pay last year for their work than ever before; but they are scarcer than ever. The Omaha Bee says: Evidently the commission form of city govern- ment Is a good lb(nl, but not ‘for the water board. Tt is hinted that some places that have wiped out all party lines have Tun the voters into a barbed-wire fence, instead. Senator Bailey favors an amendment to the constitution, providing that there shall be no more states,, What's to be done with Texas? An Indlana woman has been dls- covered who has had nihe husban amd it. seems as if every one of them must have ended sorry. How many tifes in the past ten years has Colonel Bryan risen up to say that he was not a candidate? He is repeating it once more. Mr. Mellen fs* spoken “of as seven raliroad president inquity is made ow ‘long will 1t take to compress them all into one?” t. Boston Happy, thought for today: Futting on the high gear is sporty, but it greatly increases the wear and tear, and does not bring satisfactory re- sults. The Ottowa Citizen tells the Cana. s the way to answer the inquiry: re we barbarians ” is with an in- dignant “No!” Why are they sus- pected? penitentiary after having done service for twenty | ist lic Duties—Own Public TDPEKA, Klu—Plpul.flofl 43,684 L & ls any p'll!ml designation on the ballot? No. Two alections. First a general primary, no party designations or tick- ets. Eight having largest vote are the nom| for commissioners and two for mayor. General election chooses one for mayor and four for commis- sioners. Three answered N b. Has the activity of parties in selfishly seeking the election of their own members been diminished? It probably has, though a republican is pretty sure to run ahead of a demo- crat in the republican precincts and a, gemocrat ahead of a republican in dem- ocratic wards, - other things being equal. Factional fights here_sare om other than party lines. Not ‘only dimintshed—ceased o ex- Yes. Socialists still’ hang together, ‘however. taedl Yes, dec c. general, the elections cleaner? Topeka _has never-witnessed _dirty elections—this is a prohibition city. - I'do not think that there is any dif- ference. Topeka-hos rarely had any election scandals under either plan. Yes, because machines are out of the are case. One answered Yes. II. a. Are men of higher character rfllhr abilit; duced to become clnd dates for office: 0. The men who were elected com- missioners were for the most ~part councilmen under the former plan. Difference on this score not espe. chosen as sts—that Is, for especial know- ledge of finance, of highways, of building, or departmental work in charities, fire department, water works, ote.? Not particularly. At the last elec- tlon the only man who made any claims of special fitness for the work was the one elected commissioner of finance. He had lhad considerable ex- perience. To some extent. One ‘answered No. 1L a. Is there_greater and more direct responsibility upon members of the municipal council? N Theoretically there is, but the results of the first years trial are scarcely enough ‘to warrant a conclusive an- swer to this gestion. Absolutely direct, personal responsi- bility that cannot be shifted. Every man ‘accountable for his department. Two answered Ye b. Are appointments made by them (more than befors) e fitness rather than pol Commission ‘only one year and old appointments held ovyer. I hardly think so. In some depart- ments they miay be but in the police department it is commonly known that less efficlent men have been appointad. By this I mean that they are not as vigilant as under former administra- tions. Yes. There has been no politics whatever. Appeintees must pass civil service examination. One answered Yes. o Does the administration in its methods resemble more than the old form the business administration of some Iarge industry? Certdlnly. That is the idea. Eff- ciency, personal accountability, meet- ings of commissioners for, business daily, not weekly meetings for oratory and_debate and putting things oft. MARKED IMPROVEMENT IS SHOWN Better Since Inauguration of New Form of Govern- ment—Officials Must Give Six Hours a Day to Pub- aliowed aftsr the names of undld.}n 3 Utilities. 5 I cannot give a very intelligent an- swer to this, but I suppose that in gen- eral it does. It does. One answered Yes, IV. a Are the salaries or and aldermen larger form than before? Yes. Nearly ten times as great. Thrée answered Yes. b, Has there been greater resulting sconomy in ghe administration of the several _departments? No redyction in taxes. Commission in Topekd only one year. Have had wrinkles of old couneil to smooth out. Yes, and in efficlency and despatch, noteworthy. 'he plan has been in force less than o yearTand no. deanite answer cén be given: but I do not think that there has been any vast difference. No; not yet exactly. The general is more efficient and somewhat more economical, but no marked difference in taxes. But the work is done; more and better work. — member of the muni- cipal council give his full time to the work of administration?', No; he gives it if necessary. There are deily joint sessions and most of the members are in their city offices half a_day, sometimes all day. He is supposed to doso. Minimum, six hours daily, One answerad Yes. d. Has the financial standing of the city, been improvéd? Possibly; it is a fact that bonds have been issued and sold at par bear- ing 4 1-2 per cent. Our best bond sales have been since commission plan ‘was adopted, Yes, although good before: I think not. One answered Yes. V. In general, is the new form of government cleaner ‘from political in- fluence, more business-like in adminis- tration,” more effectyally organized, more progressivé, more soundly eco- nomical?. 1t 1s somewhat too early yet to giv a conclusive answer to these questions. The experiment must be tried for a longer time. Yes, emphatically so! You have stated it about right. And more—it is more imfmediately Tesponsi- ble to the people. They can defeat a poor commissioner and elect an effi- cient one on the same commission. They also have the initiative, referen- dum and recall, though never vet used. One answered Ye: V1. a. What per cent. of voters is required to gain a recall, and is it ef- foctive? 25 per cent. of the number last vot- ing. It is “the sword of Damocles.” Tts moral effect is more than its value in use. We have had, no need to in- voke it. 25 per cen 25 per cen 25 per cent. required. been used here. b. Are the public utilities—water, gas and electric lighting plants—own- ed by the city, and are they inventoried and a’balance sheet pub- the custom of corpora- of the may- under - thi: administration never tried y hasn’t been tried. Has never ‘Water plant and street lighting plant! owned by city. Gas and private light- ing by private companies Gas_ _private _corporation. Others owned by city. - We have' natural gas from southern Kansas and Oklahoma. Annual reports made. City commis- sloner qf finance makes detailed quar- terly reports, published In newspapers as_news. Yes—with exception of gas. Yes—water and. electricity. it your meals dom't fit comfortab or you feel bloated after eating and you belleve it is the food which fills you; if what little you eat lies like a ump of lead on your stomach; if there is diffi:ulty in breathing after.eating, eructatins of sour, undigested food and acid, heartburn, brash or a belch= ing of gas, you can make up your mind that you need something to stop food fermentation and cure Indigestion. To make every bite of food you eat aid in the nourishment and strength of your body, you must rid your Stomach of poisons, encessive acid and stomach gas which sours your entire_maal—interferés with digestion and causcs so many sufferers of Dys- peptia, Sick Headache, - Biliousners, Constipatiom, Grioing, etc. Your case is no different — you are a stomach sufferer, though you may call it by These Y. M. C. A. campalgns have a way of always winning. At Charles- ton when the great clock noted the 13th day, the $150,000 needed had all been raised. < The Boston custom house officers have never been caught cheating in the weight of sugar, yet; and this makes Boston seem all the Sweeter to New England. Cirous Leaves Winter Quarters. Barnum & horses, and all to put on the big show with its spec. tacular features left Bridgeport Sat- n“r‘-dllyll(;noonfil o'clock In a big n of tl spec tlh:'l ‘Three more lrtllh-d FIRST DOSE MAKES INDIGESTION GO Heartburn, Gas, Dyspepsia and All Misery Caused by an Out-of- Order Stomach Vanishes Before ¥ou Realize It—Just a * Little Diapepsin Will Make You Feel Fine: .~ Announcement The Misses Calahan & Carden 17 Broadway, Norwich, ANNOUNCE THEIR Fu'st Sprmg Openmg and Sl\owmgl Model Pattern Hats some other name; your real and only trouble is that which you eat does not digest, sat quickly ferments and sours, producing almost any unhealthy com- dition. @ case of Pape’s Diapepsin will cost fifty cents at any Pharmacy here, and will comvince any stomach sufferer five minutes after taking a single dose that Fermentation and Sour Stomach is causing the misery of In- digestion. No matter if you call your trouble Catarrh of the Stomach, Nervousness or ‘Gastritls, or by any ‘other name— always remember that a, certain cure is ‘waiting at any drug store the mo- ment you decide to begin its use. Pape's Diapepsin will ‘Tegulate any out of order Stomach within five minutes, and digest promptly, without any fuss or discomfort all of- t'any kind Begmmng ’l‘oday md Contmmg for One Week THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE GREATEST SA'LE' OF KITCHEN- WARE GOODS WE HAVE EVER CONDUCTED IN OUR BASEMENT, » BRINGING'TO YOU HUNDREDS OF THOSE THINGS IN EVERYDAY USE IN PRACTICALLY: EVERY HOUSEHOLD AT P.IIOED FAR BELOW USUAL, EFFECTING GREAT ECON.OMIES FOR ALL HOUBEKEEPERS ‘WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SALE. BESIDES THE LONG L)ST OF SPE- CIAL FEATURES HERE ADVER-TISED, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF ITEMS THAT WILL BE SPECIAL PRICED THAT ARE NOT ADVER- TISED, AS A WALK THROUGH THE. BASEMENT WILL DEMONSTRATE. EVERY - HOME KEEPER. SHOULD VISIT OUR ' GREAT ECONOMY BASEMENT EARLY ' AND OFTEN DURING THE SALE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MANY BARGAINS PRESENTED EACH DAY. L. & G. Enameled Ware: KNOWN THE WORLD OVER FOR ITS DURABILITY. L &G. Enameled Ware 1-quart Rice Boilers, value 49c—Sale price 42¢c, 2-quart Rice Bollers, value SSD—SIIO price 50c. 3-quart Rice Boilers, value T5c—Sale price 63c. 3-quart Berlin Kettles, value 29c— Sale price 25c, /6-quart Berlin "Kettles, value 38c— Sale price 33c. i 8-quart Berlin Kettles, value 49c— Sal 10-quart Berlin Kettles, price 42, value 63c— Sale ‘price 53c. 4-quart Preserving Kettles, value 25¢ le price'17¢. 6-quart Preserving Kettles, vajue 27c —Sale price 19c. 8-quart ‘Preserving Kettles, value 35c —Sale price 29c. 10-quart Preserving Kettles, value 39c—Sale price 34c. ~quart Tea Kettles, value 55c—Sale e 45¢. 7-quart Tea Kettles, value 53c—Sale price 55¢. 10-quart Water Pails, value 45c— Sale price 3%. 12-quart Water Pails, value 53c— Sale price 45c. 8-quart Dish Pans, value 35c—Sale price 25c. 10-quart Dish Pans, value 39c—Sale | pri 6-quart Berlin Sauce Pans, ice 29c. value 38¢ —Sale price 31c. . 8-quart Berlin Sauce Pans, value 49c —Sale price 42c. 2-quart Berlin Sauce Pnn!, value 19¢ —Sale price 12c. 5-quart Berlin Sauce Pans; value 29¢ —Sale price 19c. Pie Pans, value 15c—Sale price 10c. 3-quart Teapots, value 3%c—Sale price 35c. 4-quart Teapots, value 45c—Sale price 39%c. 3-quart Coffee Pots, value 39g—Sale price 35c. : 4-quart Coffee Pots, value 45c—Sale price 39c. Miscellmous Articles. ‘ Liquid Veneer, value 50c—Sale price 39%¢. Cedarine, value 25c—8ale price 19c. 4-1b. package Gold Dust, value 26c— Sale price 19, Silyer Cream, value 25c—Sale price 19. . U. 8. Mail Soap,8 for 25c. Lenex Soap, 8 for 25¢c. 20 Mule Team Borax Soap, X-Ray Stove Polish 4o. Enameling Stove Polish 4c. Long Handle Dustless Mops, value 25c—Sale price 19¢. Reversible Counter Brushes, value 48c—Shle price 39c. - Tollet Paper, 7 for 25c. 1-1b. package Borax, value 15c—Sale price 11e. Swift's Pride Cleanser, 6 for 250. Red E. Cleanser, 5¢ a can. Dri-Monia, 7 for 25c. Flash 8c. Sofl Oft, 8e. butch Hand Soap,3 for 25c. 6-5-4, value 25c—Sale price 19¢. Coat Hangers—Sale price 25c a dozen. 7 far 25¢. 12¢. Dutch Scouring Bar,6 fér 25c. Rising Sun Polish, value 10c—Sale price 7c. | |t Satin Gloss, value 15c—Sale pr-e. | Bath Brick, value 10c—8ale price 7o, Gold Dust, 3 packages 10c. ‘Whisk Brooms, value 16¢ and 18c— Sale price 10c and 15c. Swift's Pride Soap, 8 for 25c. 50-foot Braided Clothes Lines, value 15c—Sale price 10e. Sale price 3%c. No. § Bamboo Handle Brooms, value 35c—Sale price 31c. G. S. Bamboo Broom, value 85c— Sale price 31c. Dustless Dry Mops—Sale price 59c. DEMONSTRATION Standard Rotary Sewing . Machines THE BEST MACHINE IN THE W ORLD. DAY OF THIS, SPECIAL DEMONS TRATION. * COME AND SEE THE CENTRAL NEEDLE MODELS. SOLD ON EASY TERMS. of food you eat. for their royal pleasure may. be.mentioned the Kin peror of Germany, the King of Italy, the Queen of Portugal and the,Shah With all the monev at their command, these rulers can secure nonua(. that gives them’ so. much- pleasure as the Victor. “ou ean enjoy the same music and entertaihment as these mvlrdtn-. get & vnmr‘mr as little as $10. Others up $2.00 Down and $1.00 Per Week SATURDAY I8 THE LAST MAKE IT A POINT TO ALL MACHINES The King i of Entertainers . The Entertainer : of mo The VICTOR is the Greatesl Musical Instrument the World Has Ever Known. You can judge of its perféction by the fact that President Tth, ‘besides making records -for-the Victor, has a Victor Diaz of Mexico, and His Holiness Pope Pius X. himself. So- esident And among the crowned heads of Burope and Asia who use the of Persia. “You style of Vi $75 to $260:. of England, the Em- Spain;] the K to $100. 2 3 Brooms® (Not-a-speck), value 4bc— Sherwin-Williams Prepared Painls ARE THE MOST ECONOMICAL. The Eaton Chase Company are local agents for the most complete line' made for every. pnrpou. Just note our Jap-a-lac win. dow trim. Rice’s Fertile Seeds and True Temper Garden Tools just in. EATON CHASE Company 129 Main Stree!, Norwich, Conn. H. COOPER — UPHOLSTERER — First Class Mattre: 1- Maker. Furni tare repaired. Mttrebées made to or- der. o ‘made over. low prices for the next ten days. Telephone 655-4. Spring Season | will soon be here. Time to think of| ur WALL PAPERS and DECORA- TONS, We have them in all grades and prices. We are pow_taking advance orders !or Pnlnunt. Paperhanging and Dec- Alhrmm- at 2. lv-ln' at 8 ————————— The Greatest Yet IN HALL CAINE'S . POWERFUL DRAMA OF THE ncu AND SLUMS IIRISTIAN e«nmm- -1 mn Mormtgom . ory it y Matines. Next Week, - “The Two Orphans” Music. IF YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS PIANO. through zet & 48 South A St, Taftville. ¥ P. C. GEER TUNER Latest Novelties Chignon Puffs Cluster Curls <«__lor the New Colffares Gibson Elnilel fo. 'P. E. MURTAGH, 92 and 94 West Maln Street. Telephove. JOSEPH BRADFORD, Book Binder. lank ‘Books Made and Ruled to Order, 108 SROADWAY. Telophone 3k QUALITY in work should alwsys be considered especially when it costs no inore than ho"inforior kind. _ Skillcd men are employed by us. Our price tell 'the ‘whole story. STETSON & YOUNG. e ——— PLUMBING AND GASFITTING JOMNSON & BENSON, 20 Central Avenue. SLATB ROOFING nm Outuu of Job- Sanitary Plumbing A peep into an up to date- bathroom is oxfly less refreshing than the bath itself. During the summer you wil the more look to the bath for bodily somfort, I will show you samples and plans of the porcelain and other tubs and give you estimates for the work of_putting them in in the best manner from 4 sanitary standpoint—and guar- antee the entire job. oLk TOMPKINS, 67 West Main Street The Uaushn Foundry Co. IRHN I:ASTINGS ‘ uuur-rrm S F. GIBSON ~ITin and Sheet Metal Worker Agent for Richardson and Boynton 5 Waest Main Street, Norwich, Conn T. F. BURNS, Nealina and’ I’lumbin& - 67'Broadway 'Phome 505 The Goodwin Corse! and Lingerie llfll'll FOR. EVERY FICURE. CORSETS ALTERED AND REPAIRED. Our Two Bfg Furniture Stores offer, you many bargains in Furniture and Floor Coverings You could select no better time to furnish -your home with up-to-date Furniturs and Rugs at-a saving of cost than NOW. The large assortment of high qual- ity and construction of our goods, combined with the present economical prices, makes this a rare money-sav- ing opportunity. Better investigate while the stock is at its maximum of completensss. SHEA & BURKE, Norwich and Taltville Floral Designs and Cut lowers For All Occasions. GEDULDIG’S, Telephone 168 72 Cedar Street. WM. F. BAILEY (Successor to A. T. Gerdner) Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable 12-14 Bath Street. HORSE CLIPPING A SPECIALTY, AUTOMOBILE TO RENT.