Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 16, 1913, Page 4

~@orwich @n itetin and Guufied. 117 YEARS OLD. Bubscript-,n price, 120 a week; Bl a month; $600 a y- - Entered at the Postoffice at Norwics, Conn. as second-class matter. Telephone Cails: Bulletin Business Office. 480, Bulletin Ediiorlal Rooms, 35-3« Bulletln Job Office, 35-2 Willimantio Office. Roem 2, Murray uilding. Telephone 210. Norwich, Saturday, Aug. 16, 1913.. S The Circulation of ‘The Bulletin The Dulictin has the Inrgest elr- culation of y paper in Kastes Commecticut, und from three tmes larger thas that of Norwien. It ia deliverced to ever 3,000 of the €053 homses u Nor- wich, und read oy ninety-tkree per cemt. of the pesple. Im Wimdham i{ in delivered to ever 900 houses, in Putaam and Danizlsen to over 1,100, and in all of these places It in cemmidered the local dally. Emutern Comnmecticut has fortye nime tetwss, ome humdred and sixty- dve postoffice districts, umd eixt) rural free delivery routes, The Bulletin i» in every town and an the B ¥. D, routes in Eastern Conmecticat CIRCULATION 1901, average....cecesieeccs.. 412 5,920 Week ending Aug. 9... B'Guu —_— 1905, avar Have The Bulletin Follow You Readers of the Bulletin leaving the city for the seashore, mountains, rural resorts or Europe can have the Bulletin follow them daily and keep in touch with heme affairs. Orders should be placed with The Bulietin Business Office. BOOKS BY PARCELS POST. . A congressman from Maryland has introduced a resolution to congress amending the parcels post law so that books are included and it should pass, since cheapening the cost of sending books would serve to facilitate the spread of education, it is surprising they were not included in the post parcels to begin with. It is a fact that in its transmission of books above a certain weight- the post office department has always charged a higher rate than the ex- press companies, and for the sake of economy publishers had to be careful to observe the difference and act ac- cordingly. There is occasion for some fault- finding with the parcels post bus- iness by the press, for, as it takes pre- cedence to newspapers it has delayed the delivery of daily papers to regu- lar subscribers and is making no end of trouble and giving rise to complaints in all parts of the country. The dalily newspaper should be classed next to letters for delivery and the importance of promptness in the work should be recognized by the post office depart- ment. BETTER ACQUAINTANCE WEEK. From the establishment of Old Home Week and Bargain Week has come forth Better Acquaintance Week, and it appears to be a very bright and useful third. This was originated in cities ambitious to build up their trade. An invitation is seat out through a city’s whole zone of trade and the Deo- ple are bid to come in and get ac- quainted and the residents are cau- tioned to say “Howdy!” to all strangers within their gates as a proper man- ifestation of interest. Richmond, Va., and Baltimore, Md., are celebrating Better Acquaintance Weeks and their motto is: “The Best Boosting Any City Can Have Is to De- liver the Goods,” that suit visitors at purchase-inducing prices. This looks like indellible truth, but if it is once burned In they've got to live up te it. These cities claim also that if there are any faults in the commercial sys- tem of a city it is up*to the mer- chants to find them out and remedy them: that the details of wrapping and boxing goods should be carefully at- tended to, and that “sane constructive criticism is the most helpful thing in the world.” Fortunate are the cities that can follow such chments with {llus- LETTERS TO NEWSPAPERS. Every ddily paper receives more let- ters than ever find a place in its col- umns on all manner of subjects; and the up-to-date paper Is always glad to recelye opinions on different sub- ects, ag they give new points of view and are interesting and heipful to all concerned. The matter of writing letters to the press s not well understood. There must be something meritorious in a letter in order for it to be worth the space It occupies—Iit must say some- thing mew and different, and should present a conviction rather than ven- in ture a hazard. It is better form not to be personal, to discuss the sub- jeot rather than hit the editor by whose favor you are heard, or the writer who provoked the controversy. Tt should be borne in mind that there is soldom space for a letter a column in length, and that short and pithy letters are always put on the pre- ferred list. The public care little for long articles of any sort, but prefer simple, straightforward statements which present ideas and show schol- astic ability, Writers who aim to discuss qnes- tions calmly, abiy and briefly will never have their letters rejected. Judge Burney of Kansas City strict- Iy enforced the automobfle laws with the result that reciless drivers have disappeared. accidents are fewer and the whole community in a better frame of mind. This is what firmness can accomplish anywhere. It looks as if the tariff was nailed down! Tl President Wilson plpase get the claw-hammer and draw the wapl® A PRIETY: _ The refusal of Japan te receive Felix Diaz as a %eelq envey speaks well for her perception of the proprieties and her judgment in little matters ‘which may affect her standing amons the nations. Since there is as yet no organized government in Mexico Mr. Diaz has no standing in Japan except as a private citizen of Mexico, Thig fixes the altitude of Japan to- ward Mexico on the same plane that of Ameérica and all other civil- ized nations; and it shows she real- izes that the goed will of this country is worth to her more than the favor of Mexico, and that her friendiiness to- ward us is genuine, and the stories of her having designs against this government and seeking to colonize a force in Mexico is a hoax of the vilest kind. Japan is in the hands of wise states- men and she may be depended upon to consider all issues with this coun- try in a spirit of fairness, and to abide all decisions with a manifesta- tion of calmness, whether for or against her. Japan is constantly showing her- self worthy to be considered a reliable ally an@ a world power. ANTICIPATING OUR NEEDS. Before they call, I will answer.—Isa. 7 XV-24. It is not a waste of energy to store in mind some of the divine promises for they are a comfort to the soul in sunshine and in distress. This statement to the prophet not only informs us of the nearness of God, but of His fatherly solicitude in his willingness to anticipate our needs, even to bestowing a bleasing before we can ask for it. This text has in it assurance of His watchfulness and care and constant love; and these three things put our feet upon the rock of Truth which withstands every storm. His watchfulness shields us, Fis care lightens our burdens and His love binds us to Him. Why does mortal doubt when he has such a promise as this to depend upon? Doubt under some - circumstances may be the shadow of truth and an incentive to search for light: but in the effulgence of such a promise as this truth can cast no shadow. This s an exalting promise, and it was intended to give knowledge, hope and power to the children of God in the walks-and trials of life. 3 EDITORIAL NOTES. Tt takes a bright woman to resist the temptation to venture to say smart things, The corn on the cob does not come off as clean as it used to, but it seems to be just as sweet. Tt is apparent the Mexicans do mnot intend to injure Mr. Lind, but do not be surprised if they kill his mission! Out In Kansas they have a mnew proverb: An ounce of keeping your mouth shut beats a pound of explana- tion. The man in the beaver hat says: If diligence is the mother of Good Luck, there is mo denying Bad Luck is his brother. Politics keep us well informed about the character of the men put up for office. Tt says most of them do not have any. Switzerland boasts of a cheese 148 vears old. The mites in that cheese must be wearing glasses and walking with canes. The great white way of the bus- iness districts is a western invention, but the eastern cities are O. K-ing it by adoption. The Reno Journal declares is about time some bankers made it a point to find out how high Hzmaan was hanged! One sweetly avlemn thought comes to us o'er and v'er: we've one less day to chase our dreams than we ever had before. it There has been no legal decision vet, but “the observer on the corner” say a woman must have a perfect right to wear a split skirt. ‘The corn-club bovs of the country are not thinking of vacations, but are just working the hoe for recognition as winners by the government. If Gov. Sulzer ig an honest man, as his friends allege, he has learned from experience that a tumble bug cannot successfully play the political game, There is nothing that makes a sum- mer-resort bed feel unsatisfactory like a cool night and a morning that is enough to. make. a chestnut tree drop its fruit. A Pennsylvania town has declined to cut down a shade tree it values at one thousand dollars to accommodate new paving. Such a tree cannot be grown in a year. The insurance statistics Show that there are more deaths per thousand among unmarried than married men, and that bacnelor women lose their grip in about the same ratio. Col.. Watterson thinks anyone can sell Secretary Brvan a gold brick: but those who have followed his career closely say Bryan has sold more gold bricks than he ever has bought. The Denver Post sent an autotruck | up the mountain and had a pile of snow brought down and piled up in front of its office every day to cool the atniosplhiere for the visiting Knights Templar. , INTERESTING PEOPLE. Miss Hannah Wessling, official breadmaker for the government, i an expert chemist in the agricultural de- partment. She is a graduate of the Univeraity of Cincinnati. In a model kitchen equipped with every sclentific apparatus she conducts experiments, the results of which are later announc- ed In government reports of interest to honsekeepers, Hanning Berger, whose play. “The Deluge.” has been taken for American production next season, Is a Swedish dramatist, but for a time lived fn Chi- cago, He ix now a resident of Stock holm, where the play was first acted When he came to thix country he was unknown and after arriving in Chicago | he was compelied for some time to 4 odd jobs to make a living, e Prof, Paul Showey, next yvear' Roosevelt professor to the University of Bértin, ills the ehair of Greek at the | Unlyersity of Chieago, his course in Berlin will deal with 3 P‘I‘ {hfloeaphg‘. ;nhechny the works ato, on whic ™ e has written & {just to cling to the payroll. i Not untll It begins to run over does it begin to count, | It is expected | (Written Bpesially For The Bulletin.) Loretta Downer had been a school teacher for many years, but still found pleasure in the work. S8he had always preferred to deal with little children, and had steadlly refused advancement to higher grades. & “The little oneg are 80 much more fun,” she used to remark, “I like the better than'the older ones. Y “One would think you taught for fun,” said one of her friends to her one day. “No,” was the reply, “I teach for the salary I get, but when I can find no fun in scheol work, I shall stop, salary or no salary. A teacher has no right to continue in school when the money she receives is the only inducement.” s Downer was successful in her calling, and commanded a ary, and merited all the praise she received from those in authority over her. Her home was with her mother in a suburb of the city where she was employed, and much she enjoyed that home, the old house where she was born. 2 Every night found her on her way thither, ready to relate for her mother's entertainment the experience of the day. Her mother had, like her daught- er, a keen sense of humor, and fully enjoyed the funny things which were told her at night. *“Does nothing unpleasant ever fall to your lot in school?” queried Mrs. Dow- ner. “You never tell me any such.” “Not often,” said Loretta, “and I iry to forget them as soon as possible, Re- peatin~ them to you would make me remember them.” At the end of the day, of which I am writing, she came home unusually hap- py. She seemed convuised with amuse- ment. and broke out with a ripple of merriment every now and then. “What has happened to you to-day?” | questioned her mother. ~ “Something | more than common, I imagine. Out with it, 8o that 1 may enjoy it with you. The funniest of all vet, I do believe’ laughed Loretta. The people in the car must have thought me demented for 1 know I grinned every time I thought of it. If any children could be funnier than mine are, I should like to see them.” “Well, T will tell you of what hap- pened to-day, and if you don't laugh, I shall think you very strange. You have heard me tell of my big black boy Charlie Hampel. To-day he came in from the playground at recess. angry and blubbering, with a complaint against little Willie Treadwell, Charlie with tears in his eyes accus- ed Willie of swearing at him. I could- n't believe it, but felt obliged to look into the matter, and therefore sent for Willie to come to me. So there they stood before me side by side, the over- | grown negro boy and the bov he ac- | cused of swearing. Now, Willie, you know is the fairest of all the boys in school with light vellow hair, a skin which never tans, and was daintiily dressed as always for he is a great pet at home, and the darling of his mother's heart. { Charlie entered his complaint, Willie | denled it and still so sure was Charlie of his statement, that I felt compelled to investigate the matter. Could there be a greater contrast as they stood there side by side. I knew there was fun ahead, but kept a serious face while I talked with them. If the youngsters only knew how we teach- esr often want to laugh instead of re- proving them. our authority would be entirely lost. “He swored at me.” said Charlie ‘[ did not, Miss Downer,” claimed Willie., e “He did too, he swored at me,” in- sisted Charlie. “No, Miss Downer, I never swore in b SUNDAY MORNING TALK THE SECOND MILE, Vhoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain,” said thel Master to a puzzled congregation on the slopes of Kurn Hattin. They had never heard the law so interpreted. They had been taught to pay back an offender in his own coln. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth re- presented their accepted code of just- ice. If a churlish traveler compelled you to accompany him a mile out of your way, catch him unaware some- time and carry him at least a mile out of his way. That was only fair. But here another program was set a man takes awa have your cloak also, if he compels you | ure by going two miles. Good men must exceed all usual limits in Kind- ness. Perhaps the great Teacher d.. expect that we should words in badly literal fashion. He doubtless realized that disciples in suc- not | f forth. rar from the spirit of retalia- tion, cne was to be impelled by a ! | spirit of. (..craordinary generosity . If ! our coat let him | to go a mile with him, give good meas- | interpret his | iny u‘!fi I \llvou{mn M such f qn'g/v B TR R DR e Jju it ! 3 SAMILT vact i oyl i “I don’t want te," whimj lie, ';but e nwor?r'l at me.” “ “ 1 must know the very we he said, or I cannot punish hln't:f:‘ft.,"l oel!::tlnuul % &3 vidently Charlie felt that he should not repeat what he understood to 'nm oath so I explained to him it wi not he awearing, 1f he o the words of another, and finally plugked up his courage to tell though he felt the occasion very keen- ly. In'a shame-faced way with bated breath, Charlie at last blurted out. did swered at me, He called me Big black bear!” 2 1 turned mr face aside to conceal Sto Targe chumsy. Mlack snd with et 00 clumsy, black and with feet that turned in at the toes. “That wasn't really swearing, was it, Miss Downer? “anxiously asked Willie” 1 just meant to laugh at him. ‘We boys were playing marbles, and he came along, and knocked the marbles out of place with hia feet. I was mad at him, I know. but I did not mean to swear at him.” I had a crying fit about then, and when 1 recovered my voice, I decided that it was not really swearing, though I told Willie he did wrong to be angry at_Charlie. 3 “I am sorry Miss Downer, “said he,” and I'll give him som& marbies to make up. if you want me to.” I decided that would be a good way to settle it and Charlie was willing to forget his grievances in return for a handful of marbles, and let bygones be bygones. But I have found myself mtmiltms even since whenever I thought of it. 1 told it to Miss Dalton, my neighbor teacher in the same floor, but she said she did not see enything funny in that. Charlie was a disgusting animal, any- way and she did not see how I could bear to take to him. As for Willie, she knew I made a pet of him, and could see mo harm in him. She did not think teachers should have any pets in their school. She meant to treat hers all alike. Teaching was only drudgery and for one she was glad to get away at night and forget it all. Poor thing I am sorry for her. They tell me she is not Hkely to retain her Position another year, and I suppose she needs the salary. Then, too, she has no mother to come to, at the end of the day as I have. Mrs. Downer laughed hearti the bear story, and then said. "I, too. am sorry for Miss Dalton, bring her home with you some Friday night for a week-end visit. Perhaps we can cheer her up a little, and make life happier for her. She may be lonely and homesick, for her own home is at a distance, and there is no mother In it. I understand. We are so happy I would like to help her, if I could.” “That Is a good thought agreed Lorretta “T'll bring her out with me next Friday, and we will do all we can for her. You will help her I know.” AN IDLER. “The duke and the count are com- paring notes.” ‘“Protested ones, I pre- sume.”—Washington Herald, ou in the sunshine, it 18 | a-§ mmmlgn ‘ou had better see if you are not get- ting all out of life you deserve, if you are not bie of doing s thing much b » Do 0k the other, tellow with envy, But ur at you our ab: and your e yau o for “themn.” Your Dearance your speec] conduct all count for, or Be upright and never till you are asked Your capacity is shown in what you say as well as in what you do. Why do some young persons who serve others, advance rapidly? It is Dot always’ because they were faithful in a few things, but because they are faithful in many. It is hot all of eras plbyment to do what 1s ex ed of you, for it may be possible to do some g00d or useful thing that is not ex- ected of you. Have a care wherever you are employed, see your employ- er’s interest and promote it in any and every way you can. Merit seems to dwell rather in the things you are not paid for doing, than in what you are paid for doing. It is the clerk that shows quality that takes with the pro- prietor; the apprentice who shows in- itiative who is a favorite with the boss; the hired man who puts the tools away and locks the barn that has a firm place in the heart of his mas- ter. An eve to the little things and 2 willing hand is what makes workers worth more and more to those Who employ them. Do not think it is fa- voritism or luck for it is little thoughts followed by little deeds. Perhaps you do not realize this is the age of the two shadowed man, It is rather a startling discovery, when one finds a shadow to the left and a shadow to the right of him, or a shadow behind and a shadow before, one black and the other gray, and as he recedes from one electric arc light and approaches the other the shadow behind becomes denser and the shadow before lighter. These electric rays in- vade the zones of other electric rays and man becomes an obstruction to two lights instead of one, and hence this trio of the night, the signet by which one becomes three, and three are known to be only one. That old saving that two is company and three a crowd has no bearing upon this trio of the night's highway. Dense or light. long or short, still or active, these three are always of one mind and one mood and inseparable. Two are men of silence, and perhaps they symbolize the wisdom of the third: at ail events the third could have worse companions. When all nations are under the eve and all religions in sight we have in- disputable evidence that man cannot do without a God; and that Voltaire was right when he sald: “If Geod did not exist it would be necessary to in- vent him.” This word God compre- : t. go0d man is the c this world” The ipt iy Y ) 1 saith in his “There no Ged."” Ifnor- 3 net the glory of _sun which in its beauty and bene- ficence symbolizes our Heavenly Fa- ther. Those who have eyes to see find nature is too thin a screen and that evidences of God everywhere break through it. Th i 1d i ere is an old saying that “when flatterers meet -he devil goes to din- ner.” This looks like a pretty good for a sermeon. Those who meet and simply praise one another without , 'who pay little compliments to please, or swap white lies to win favors, have the devil beaten at the start. Dishonesty and dishonor are never far apart, and the devil recog- nizes them as his twin servants ca- pable of-doing business alone. There is flattery in words, in looks and in silenée, hence the arrulous are not the most artistic at it. Addison remarked that “the most skilful flattery is to let a person talk on and be a listener” and Bulwer tells us “the fool flatters himdelf; the wise man flatters the It is the honest soul who gets recognized in society The la-da-da life Is thin at the beginning and bitter in the end. G A Massachusetts clergyman has come to the eonclusion “if an American citi- zen wishes to say something recog- nized as not quite orthodox he had the holé, and close it securely after him!” This minister has never yet grasped enough of the truth to be made free. He has not reached the point where “orthodoxy is my doxy and heterodoxy is your doxy for if he had he would not have given voice to & sentiment showing such painful restraint. I am inclined to pity him. aren’t vou? 1 say anything the heart prompts me to say, withuut measuring it by an established rule. Perhaps other folks measure it. and if it doesn’'t measure up to their ideas just repudi- ate it ,and that is their privilege. We were not born to see things or say things alike. Mental shackles and par- Columbus’ ‘Whether for some, but not for all. motto is good enough for me, ploiting new ideas, our self command should be “Sail on! Sail on!"” When shall we come to realize that the honey out of life, although it isn't better dig a nole, whisper his secret in | tisan or religious plasters may be good | we are exploring unknown seas or ex- | erant of not {p::" ':‘:”f“ £ ‘many kinds until we are fairl; st ot B ognized wise ‘of e nt.” The middle path not always the most delightful, but since it is shortest it has its compen- sations. It is not always safe to wan- der with Delight. It is assuring to bear in nd our blessings. It was Mrs. Lydllzj Maria Childs who wrote: “Grat- jtude is the memory of the heart: therefore forget not 1o sl,y"o!tsn, I hav all I have ever enjoyed. il ity iy | oTHER viEW POINTS | ——————————— The Danbury business men are now out to get Danbury| to vote $50,000 for new roads to connect that city with surrounding towns. and by improving means of approach to Danbury to in- Eshse bjietms i ew Canaan Adver- tiser. by ! It is difcult to understand why the New Haven road goes to the great expense of employing president, vice presidents, managers. etc., when Louis D. Brandeis could do the whole thing | alone and possibly run a few trains on | the side—Commercial Recora, There is work for game wardens the year around. At this season 1 tive birds are apt to suffer unless some | official in nearly every town is active {in their behalf.- In Enfleld the other jday two men were caught shooting { swallows. It cost them 3$80. each, and | the punishment was light. A few leg~ i song of that character ought to result in good.—Bristol Press. |~ The announcement yesterday morn- ing that a Sunday Courant is coming was received with much commendation Wherever it was discussed and was the talic of the town for the morning. In | every considerable community where a | morning newspaper is printed there 18 | a Sunday morning paper and soon the CGourant will fain the procession. We | snall speak of it more definitely at a |Jater date after preparations are fur- Joy to the living is the finest memo- rial we can create for the dead. An English clergyman recently left a writ- ten request that flowers should not be sent to spend themselves on hiz dead body, but in giving joy and comfort to living people. As the result of this re- quest the fresh air fund was increased by $800 and 320 more children were sent to the country for two weeks from London, to roam the flelds and take lessons from the living flowers which waved in sunlight and shadow. What, think you, of memorial flower-money turned into such a useful channel as thig? The wish of th!s dead servant of Christ is fragrant with his love of goodness, and It ought o serve as an inspiration to others to remember our duty te the living—our own living ther along.—-Hartford Courant. . | Instead of being an unqualified | abandonment of the primary system,. ithe recent vote of the New' Haven \'democrats.to go back to the conven- tion system temporarily has been im- | mediately followed by u formal effort ion their part to induce the republi- | cans and prosressives (o agree upon a | primary system which shall put ail | parties upon an eve- standing.— Springfield Republican. In a Increase In timber sales this cear and In a decrease in receipts | from timber trespass as compared with last year, natlonal forest officers see | a growing use of the forests and re- , spect for the federal forest policy, Dresses IN 2 LOTS—at ceeding ages, full or human nature, | would claim a sufficient rebate on his commands. But he did propose to state the principle by which a really good life is to be governed. He wishes to hang in our human sky a sleaming star toward which the hearts of men might aspire. ! There are two ideals of life for those who desire to live well. One may do just his duty or one may do a little more than his duty. He may fulfil re- quirements or go some distance beyond them. There are people in the world who, in | whatever line they undertake, do just | enough to “get by,” There are those on the other hand. who do just a little more than the immediate occasion com- pels. There is a certain flavor of en- | thusiasm and abundance about their work that gives it distinction. You ltke to trade with the man who gives good measure, who won't split a potato or twist a fig to make the scales | balance precisely even. If the measure | overflows a bit it gives him no dis- | tress. He would rather give you full money’s worth than not. Accounting for differing degrees of | success we may well bear in mind the principle of the second mile. Willing- ness to do a little more than required distinguishes the exceptional from the average man. There is room for him | at the top. Mediocre workers abound. There are plenty of students content | The ambliious man longs to pull away from the rank and file and do the exceptional thing. He goes a little farther, works a little harder, disre- gards the whistle or the bell. The man who goes the second mile is the only one in whom the world has any real interest. Let one be fussy | about doing fust his “share” and his- tory will consign him to oblivion. They | are the great souls, whose biographies | we love to read, who have done more | than their share. Their rich person- ! alities have yielded generously and gladly beyond what the ordinary re- quirements of life call for, “Life sparkles only at the brim.” To do one's duty is sood but to live up to the measure of ne's privilege 18 better, Here {s the difference between the ! moral and the genuinely Christian man; One i a decent, law-abiding and use- ful citizen. The other simply goes ' farther, He seeks to live in the in- spirations rather than merely in the commandments, He has exceeded the beunds of what he must de to keep out of the pelice ecourt and entered the gracious realm of what hs may do in SAMPLE Coats order to please God, His is the joy of generacus and uncalculating service, MHR DA RRON. OF THE Final Clearance Sale SEASON About 80 in all, those at $2.45 formerly sold up to $10.50— $3.95 includes dresses sold up to $14.50 SUITS at Formerly sold up to $37.50, ideal for early fall wear, about 50 on one rack $8.95 Eponges, Shepherd Checks, Serges, Mixtures, Etc., lined with peau-de-cygne and hand- somely trimmed, values up to $24.50—at $7.95 WAISTS! SILK SHIRTS - Formerly sold at $2.75, $3.25, $3.75, $4.00 and $4.25. A gocd selection of designs and patterns, in all sizes CHIFFON WAISTS at $1.95 Values Up to $8.95 MESSALINE PETTICOATS - - - - $1.59 Values $2.45 194 Main Street Wauregan Block Commences Saturday, August 16th Expect BIG Bargains here SATURDAY--then when you come you will not be disappointed -- BUT AMAZED--and you will readily, eagerly and wisely purchase. $2.45.3395 - : 1 1 > at $1.95