Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 2, 1914, Page 4

b and Gonufied 118 YEARS OLD ‘Telephone Calls: tin B ‘Defice 480. tin. Editorial Reoms 35-3. “‘Bnllo n Editor Wh'limantic Office, Room 2, Murray Builaing. Telephone 210. ———eee e Nenwich, Saturday, May 2, 19#4. — The Bulletin has the largest eirculavion of any paper in East- orn Connecticut and from three to four times lasger than that of any in Norwich. It is delivered 4o over £000 of thé 4,063 houses in Norwich, a: I read by ninety- three per osst. of ¥1e people. In Windhem itus delivered to over 900 houses, in Putham and Danielson to 'over i town and on all of the R. F. D, routes in Eas Connesticut. CIRCULATION BVErage. . ceicserenss 4412 TWO SEPARATE QUARRELS. The difficult problem which the mdlatnr- face at the presemt time is convincing of the rebels that their Nuarrel with Huerta should be adjusted the same time that consideration is given to the troubie between this sountry and the United States with such an end in view. In agreeing to the mediation efforts, or the accept- anoce of the tender of good offices by the South American republics Carranza has consented to remain neutral, but when it comes to an armistice and the cessation of hostilities by the rebels against the federals it is another thing. It raises the question whether this three-sided problem which the medi- ators are endeavoring to eolve can be aceomplished at one and the same time, or whether the two separate quarrels with Huerta can best be han- dled apart. One is an international 1901 h___, the time of the earthquake is not for- price 12¢ a week; S0c ' year. | Sotten.” which is made by the governor of the state of Rhode Island when he de- clares that a third of the money which is being spent on the state institu- tions is lost by wastefulness and other- wise. The fact that the chief execu- tive of the state makes such a declara~ tion -is suficient basis for giving it more than passing notice. There are 'two things which such a situation de- mands, the establishment of the facts beyond the matter of a say so and ‘the application of a policy of economy and efficiency which will overcome any such laxity in the adnrinisiration of state offices and state . institutions in the future. ‘Governor ' Pothier is interested in getting an| investigation of the system of control which governs the state in- stitutions and being prepared, as he doubtless is, to back up his state- ments with facts and figures he should exp nce little difficulty in getting his desire. It should immediately bring forthia:demand for such an in- vestigation from those in charge of the system and the institutions if they have the rwelfare of the state and the work of the institutions at heart, A state has enough avenues for its ‘money without persistently and know- ingly wasttmg it or otherwise getting inadequate benefits therefrom. There should be efficient and economical methods in the conduct of every de- partment of a commonwealth’s busi- ness and if an inwestigation is required to get it those directly concerned should be the first to urge it and they will be provided they are working for the interests of the state first, BRIGHTER FOR HOME RULE. Every day brings new grounds for belief that the great question of home rule for Ireland which has been before ‘Bngland for many long years may be settled as it should be, soberly and sensibly. Indications at present point that way more than at any previous time. When the attitude of the lead- ers is taken into consideration strong encouragemenz is given to the hope the suggestion of Winston Churchill will prevail. Significant statements have been made by such, men as Mr. Balfour who admits that home rule is inevitable from the way in which matters stand at the present time, and by Edward Carson when he expresses the hope that the new Dublin parliament will be so successful that Ulster will be anx- jous to come under its rule. A sus- gestion as to the method which will ultimately prevail is given by the statement of Bonar Law when he de- clares that a settlement by comsent much be earnestly sought in order tp prevent the prestige of the empire from being further lowered in the eves affair and the other is an internal econflict and they present many com- plications. Nothing would be more desirable than to adjust the entire matter at one sitting, but it s going to be difficult to make the rebel leaders, with the advantages which they possess through their series of successes, see the wis- dom of geiting their cause involved with this country. The preparations for attacks wupon federal controlled citles is perhaps one of the best an- swers at this time as to their atti- tude, and the desire of this country to keep free from the points where the rebel forces are active and About to strike is one reason why the policy at Tampico has been adopted. The rebeis are taking full advantage of the plight into which Huerta has gotten himself. TOLL BiLL AMENDMENT. ‘While it may be argued that the amendment which has been made to the tolls repeal bill before the senate amounts to nothing either in the way of strengthening or weakening the real merit of the legislation which is under consideration, the fact that it does no harm should be considered when the time for action comes. The amendment provides that neith- er the passage of this act, nor any- thing therein contained, shall be con- strued or held as waiving, impairing or affecting any treaty or other right possessed by the United States, Man- ifestiy this does not recognize any more rights than we are entitled to and as far as can be seen it does not at the present time secure any addi- tional or unjust privileges, but it must be looked upon in the light of a pre- cautionary step which may never amount to anything. It apparently covers a point upon which some at least beiieve action should be taken. It is in fact an amendment to which the president is committed and he it was who asked congress to take such action that would straighten out our position and policy for its good in- fluence upon other matters concern- ing foreign reiatlons. Precaution is always advisable par- tleularly when there are no detrimental features and the preservation of any advaniages which, while they may not e outlined at the present time, may develop in the future is not ill ad- vised. If that is the only thing which stands in the way of the passage of the act quick and favorable action is Justified. WHAT MEXICO NEEDS, The occupation of Vera Cruz by the navy of this couniry and the subse- quent manner in which it has been governed cannot help being a most wholesome and profitable lesson to the people of Mexico. How many will ever know about it is dufficult to estimate but certainly those in Vera Cruz, what- ever was their attitude at first, must reaiize the benefits which go with the American manner of doing things even under martial law. There is no question, but what all Mexico needs the goed effect of such object lessons in the way of establish- ing law and order and conducting city government. Rear Admiral Fleicher in turning over the eity te the army did not forget the valuable part which the men under him played and it was a proper tribute which he paid them. the Springfield Republican says his record there: “In all things he seema to have striven to, reduce to a of Europe. Al this while not outlining the man- ner by which it will be accomplished points to a getting together and the acceptance upon the best terms pos- sible by Ulster, of Irish home rule. They have now reached the state of mind among the unionists’ leaders which makes it possible for the ar- rangement of peace terms along the lines which have been suggested and to whilh Redmond has agreed to as- sent. A realization of the inevitable makes it possible to give attention.to the offer and benefits of a compro- mise. EDITORIAL NOTES. May starts out with the right idea at any rate. If you have a home team the best way to keep it is to be generous with your appreciation. When Dr. Mary Walker say: ready to go to war at a moment’s no- tice she speaks like the veteran she is. The man on the corner says? One thing that makes May so lovable is that it always tries to be sweeter than April. Even the ground hog may be recog- nized as a prognostigator of merit even though his bid for popularity is un- successful. The real vital question of the day is how much the safety razor is going | to change the style in whiskers during war times. Speaking of a police patrol it wouldn’t be sturprising if someone sug- gested a side car for the motoreycle of the police department. Col. Roosevelt is reported to be suffering from boils. That same bad blood which was displayed at Chi- cago Is cropping out again. No one will doubt the jus the extensive appeal which made (0 the weatherman by the farm- ers for a chance and a square deal, Those who are seeking something to worry about can get some exercise figuring out what the proper title is for the present unpleasantness with Huerta, Every cause finds itself burdened with supporters it would be better off without, and such seems to be the case of the Colorado miners and Upton Sinclair, However much the geaeral public think to the contrary Young efeller has reason to know that bliss is not always zssured by owning a coal thine TUnless the inevitable debate takes place upon the proposed repeal of fr tolls gomething real lively will be lack- ing for the war editions of the Con- gressional Record. With its presence needed in so many directions the dove of peace finds it a bit sirenuous trying to m demands and keep engagements i eral widely separated places at the same moment. Mediation is relied upon to swing the interest from -the Mexican war game in time to permit sufficient at- tention being centered upon the inter- national yacht race. ' the causes of friction with tants of the city. One of the When a city's increase in popula- he did was te empty of tlon is based upon the progress it made in the decade preceding it doesn't offer much encouragement to those cl;l" which Rhave been going back- 00 6 S ot e What Mexico needs is a cleaning out frem top to bottom even more thor- opportunity has permitted Vera Cruz. Such with education ‘will prove the salvation of that res s e ged at the Postoffice at Norwich, | public and the it can be do: el s 1;:‘. e sooner it c ne _—_— ‘ 'NO PLACE FOR WASTEFULNESS. It is a broad and direct statement | THE MAN WHO TALKS | i i very gene‘ tion is told “a rolling | . &y nu?ne gathers 6 moss” and has been N;.‘:""‘ sz’lz for The Bu: n‘:il So informed for several cemturies;: but{ g “OE¥ "g‘o;e omm“ of nothing is said about m:u:‘em po‘;h‘l: m'un,dn.'fiy =i i o3 Mn-nym’ mtom and shape a stone may on th 1 Seves bien only rolls long enough. There is quite nnm'a P m'hn ‘h"lllh' ever nm: a difference between moss and polish, of the seven o our own e P Tots alue. JThe all: |Lay of thie WoXae sespars 0 O Do ing stone mever gets to . be “an old | our ‘cajculations. we mnot have mossback,” but it might get into the|gseven dgays in the week, and seven foundation of a mew republic if it]cojors in the rainbow? Have we Bot rolled in the right on; or it]all heard of the seven wise men, and might roll to the bottom of the sea|the seven wonders of the world? And and eventually be found on the top|above all, Wi endears all of some mountain to surprise a min-|young folks to him with his poem, eral eons hence. You cannot tell | “We are Seven. what will become of a rolling stone; Now my girls were not a great Dbut the stone that does not roll is sup- | wonder to themselves, but did any posed to be a fixity, and that is not al- |one need an eigth wonder, 1 suggest ways an assurance of a good founda- | his looking up those girl They were tion. The stone tzat doesn’t roll may | certainly not seven sleepers. All who rest for ages in a stone wall and be | knew them could, testify that they JQefaceed by lichens, or be disintegrat- | were wide awalke. | Neither could any cd by the elements. I think I prefer [ one frighten them out of their seven the prospects of the stone that rolls. b i i senses. : it et ok hey el Mgkt Dhve| saaried, w0 th all fixed for the t difference in this | shine club, bu ey wel t ve 50 they are w.::ldm';'x(:: Sou Keep in the attic. The | done so, for. like the rainbow, they{m..u. Good luck go with them,” and man who laughs at his wife because | brought promise of light and hope‘m‘ they rushed off leavij ‘Millie to de- The demands order and cleanliness in | many a sad and over-burdened heart.| spatch the boxes to t dy the attie has his upper loft lumbered | “What will those girls do next?” was; How it came about, Millle never up. Life is seriously affected by what the frequent exclamation over some | knew, or if she did she kept the escapade, but more often there was | knowledge to herself, taking refuge in one keeps in the upper loft Some| STAPE DN TEI% S or pratitude | their waichword, -We are Seven,” but e e S T Ch T ey have no|fcr a kindness shown i» them under|in a few days she had a note room for useful knowledge, and crowd | cOVer-of a bit of fun. They often fell | Tom to this effect. % R renirte the dwil Jow.paid |back on Wordsworth's “We are; “Wnatdo you take me for? Do themselves into the AUl eers mp | S€ven.” when one of their number was | think 1 nced to be reminded - of s S e ralory but keeps | Questioned as to the responsibility of | pretty giris in waiting, or is it a prac. - °°rki° “t 0‘; o "“’rd“'- i ready | Some adventure of the kind. tical joke which I do not un ? ?élr e x mgs;soflnpoovs'fle'rd:esn‘t wlog | Merriest of all was Millie Eldred,|I had planned a smoker to celebrate his mind with rubbish, or befog his brain with alcohol or nicotine. Man limits his capacity by his excesses, if he does not actually destroy it. Do not work your brain upon anything that takes its edge off, for it is a tool that must be kept keen. Keep your attic in order, free from dust and cob- webs, and life will be different to you. Have you ever thought when we are asked what a person died of how fit- ting it would be in a great many cases to reply “Of his way of I Long life is not so much an evidenc of a strong constitution, or of the mercy of God, as of simple habit excellent judgment in matters which affect our physical conditon. kid surprises us by his desire to do things he should not—to take risks without warrant; and yet, the man is forever inviting peril by his im- petuous excesses. The people eat too much, drink too mu ch, dance too much, talk too much, and whine too much. Man doesn’'t find his equilibrium. In fact too many men|Tom was an object of envy as he re- never live long enough to know there is such a thing, or to to become con- scious of its advantages. The small fur-bearing animals still continue to figure large in the mar- ket, if they are becoming scarcer and scarcer in New England. There were ten million muskrat skins sold the past season, which brought three and 2 half millions; there were a million and a half of skunk skins, which sold for four and a half millions; a mil- lion 'possum skins that took $750,000 from the fur wearers; six hundred thousand coon skins sold for $900,000; seventy thousand mink skins which brought $280,000. It is estimated the trappers caught 18,170,000 of these small animals, which in return $9,930,000. When we see the bey-trappers here in Eastern Connec- ticut with their small catches it does not seem as if these little could be coilected form so great a t: mercial world. but it will millions and fic in the com- The campaign is over, »on be open again. A lot of people pride themselves upon their individuality, when they have not much. They do mnot realize that being part of an organized body weakens their individuality and often increases their vanity. The man of many organizations is always more or less obligated or compromised, and organization encroaches upon free- dom, as compulsory course, if organization was not neces- sary there would not be such a neces- ‘majority of | surer safeguard cannot be found than brought them|nounced Mr. Eldred, “but you girls laws do. Of|sought a substance called the philoso- their leader in fun and frolic, and of- ten first in planning kindness to oth- ers. Hers had been a happy life. She was the idol of her parents, and the| only child save for a brother older than herself, who Was now in college, and as fond of his sister Millie as can be possible to a youth affectionate and manly as Tom Eldred had al- ways been. her pranks, and equally of all of her | kind undertakings, and she became a ! frequent topic of conversation, when | a_group gathered in Tom's room, as often happened for he was popular in college as elsewhere., Many a box of goodies did Millie send him to be shared with the other boys, and soon her name was a famil- | iar one to them. Girls do not realize | how much pleasure college men take in recalling home affairs, and com- paring_and contrasting the associa- tions they have left behind them, and happy memories of loved ones at home. Some of Tom's friends were not blessed with sisters, and to them ceived a letter or some token from Millie. “The best of Millie” boasted Tom in the pride of his heart, that she always keeps a clear head. Why, that girl will run a half-dozen plans at the same time, and never get them mix- ed.” All the Mystic Seven were friends of Tom, and helpful in any plan proposed to them for his pleasure, so whenever a box was filled for him, all the seven usually had a hand in it. On Tom" birthday Millie proposed to send him a smoking outfit for his present. family knew his preferences, and his father made sure that tobacco and cigars were of his favorite brand. “I shall send him something more sub- stantial from his mother and me,” an- ! Evidently Tom was very nearly out Proudly he boasted of all | of temper with Millie. Not she. were summoned for a conference over “Never mind Millie,” said t is a mistake sure to right Miss = Sherman will straighten the matter, see if she does- over it? the matter. T'd like to see her face when she opens that box of Tom's" laughed another. “But she does not know where they are from, does she?” faltered one the timed ones. “Of course she does,” was the reply, “the parcel post attends to all that. It will come out right you may be sure, and we shall find 1 funny blunders to be laughed over.’ And the matter was righted after a Miss Sherman wrote a letter to her returning owner at Tom immediately felt it to be the proper thing to see were sent where they belonged, and a note of thanks was certainly due to Serman for her kindness. Millie | ba and lighted upon a certain place received a thankful acknowlegment of | ang tarried there all night, because the the box of dolls, which the Seven shared with her. correspondence ensued, which waxed = - and, behold, a ladder set up on the|than the House of God, and this is The | warmer and more frequent, until after d he of it o to | the t of Tieaven> the college life was heaven; and, behold, the angels of God | name of that piace ‘Bethel’ (House of induce Miss Sherman to ac- Sept Millie's invitation to spend the | 8scended and descended on it! summer with her, and before long all the Kldreds were delighted to know my birthday, and all the fellows were there to see me open my box, and they jollied me unmercifully. Sherman is _sure to tell his sister of ‘What will she think of you T call it the worst trick you | ever played on me. What do you call 3 ‘Worst of all, s Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Did she weep The Mystic Seven soon though, 3 There let the way appear Steps unto heaven; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. one of our the box to its the same time. that the dolls “And Jacob went out from Beershe- raham Mystic lay down to sleep. And he dreamed ended, he wui And, | God)” 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs, Bethel 'l raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God. to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 5 Or if on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, Sun. moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! Sarah F. Adams, 8ex (Printed from “The American Hymnal' by permission of The Centary Co.. N. Y.) behold, the Lord stood above it and said,—"“I am the Lord, the God of Ab- I am with thee and will keep thee withersoever thou goest!” :;m ‘was :leL A‘r;d hs to(lw‘k"orr‘::‘:t lh; Jacob awaked out of his sleep: and he i ones and put under , an said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, Betwess Miss: Sherm A e and T knew it not. This is none other And he call the an have a lark over the smoking out fit, if you want to do so.” So th and carefully packed it, and despatch- ed it in time for Tom's birthday. SUNDAY MORNING TALK THE TOUCHSTONE. During the Middle Ages alchemists pher’s stone to which were attributed al properties. It was supposed sity or passion for it; or it would not | to have the power of converting lead, be so common in nature. It is pro- tective because it increases power. Tt | gold. brings to the individual it magnifies the individuality of the few and lessens that of the many. We | is it likely ever to be. cannot all be great or independent, but by being careful how many strings we have attached to us we may find progress easier abundant. One of the most perilous things in life is knowing too much, as well as|mond once wrote a remarkable little i The world doesn't | €s8ay on what he calle like either of these classes and doesn’t | ©St Thing in the World.” The title has hold them in popular esteem. The |duite justifled itself to world isn't yearning for sages—it is|men and women who share the con- talking too much. the thinkers vho cause revolutions. Socrates would’t have been given the | APostle, and of myriad beautiful souls poison cup, the Saviour would not have who have h\vedA since, that of all the have | forces with which our lives are con- been crucified, or John Huss been burned at the stake, or Coper- nicus been humiliated (he would hav been: barned had he not sverred hig | nition of God Himself he could do no a ‘Ne) if the | better than to name this regal quality. discovered world truth was had been putting the right S ture he thought not of power, justice, price upon truth or knowledge. Tho : ¢ world loves and lauds the genius who | isdom, cunning, nor of a score of agrees with its preconceived ideas, and hates the genius who makes clearly apparent the mistakes of men. The | Saay, O%e among men is but the re- world has been mobbing its best friends for untold years., Expectancy is a demon who haunts and pleasure more | and which fulfils all expectations. It silver, or any of the baser metals into Although the search was pro- doubtless | longed and arduous, although many more than he could obtain alone; but | brilliant men gave their whole lives to the quest, the stone was not found, nor There is a touchstone in the moral world, however, which can be found actually transmutes the base elements of human nature into pure gold—and the name of it is love. Henry Drum- | “The Great- millions of viction of Jesus of Nazareth, Paul the versant, love is supreme. When the evangelist sought a defi- Seeking to comprehend the divine na- other qualities the world has held in respect, but of love. “God is love,” he flection of that divine image in which we are fashioned, a trace of the pres- ence of Him who is Father of our spirits. It takes but half an eye to see that the human mind, but just where he | naught but love will ever make of this got his liceense as a harasser, the ablest | world a real brotherhood. Nothing man among us cannot tell! If we have | else will ever cause men to live to- rich relatives why should we expect | gether in peace and harmony. Selfish- should we because of it ex- pect him to do us another? Why do we expect our neighbor to stand ? If a man does us a good | ness is in essence antisocial, the principle leading to isolation. It drives men into warring quality, the princi- more | Ple leading to association and broth- abuse from us than we would stand | erhood. The absence of love would from him? Why do we expect the man | Mmeéan for the race a retreat back into who profess es relizgion to be distinct- barbarism, while the .presence of it ively better than the man who doesu't, | helps make this earth an Eden like the when we know the other hard to excel? Why do we expect fellow is | heaven above. The jealousy, bitterness and discon- clemency from the courts because of | tent of life pass away when love en- our ignorance? our emplovers to bear with our blun- QEEnT W00 e tieat ore e before were so hard as to be practi- Brect us With a smilé when we have | Cally impossible. A profound principle been all out of smiles for a year Why, | 15 Wrapped up in a very simple stanza. think you? Why? I have no doubt it |I met a siender little maid, a rosy r’as Expectancy who first tried to ex- was an old dupe when the fossils we find in the rocks were living creatures, | She looked at me with grave, sweet and the ignus fatuus or false fire of the swamp is his symbol. Why, do you suppose, we all like our relativés when we are small and do not | Affection have like them so well when we grown up? This may look like a fool question, and no one will try to answer it offhand. This, Hke all other ques- tions, is entitled to a littie thought. Tt may be hecause we have found them | 1S employes nor the man at the bench found us | cheat the man who hires him. In my Wers | OWn sincere desire for my neighbor's never designed to be in accord with | Welfara I will neither oppress, rob, nor them, or they to be in accord with us, | VIify him: and he will mete out to Taste and sivle and manners tend to | M€ the same kindly treatment. separate folks; and knowledge and expressed opinions fix great gulfs be. | Dere sentimen out, or because they have out; or it may be because we tween us. agree or disagree with our relatives. It they do not see things just as we | IMPIy that I must cherish for him a do we want to kriow the reason why; and If their réeasons are insufficient we want nothifig to do with them; We | PieaSures or think the same thoughts. say our disgwst repels them, when we A\‘uuunol llt commanded to change his do not know but it'thay be their igner- | Bire wna os Why do we expect |ters the field. ct sunshine from cucumbers. He | IS it not heavy, dear?” I said as past It we can agree to disagres | MaY include thése things at times, but With our wives. few of us ever try gg |18 always infinitely more than any of You can do a great many things under its inspiration that burden bearing; me she was hurrying. eyes, this fragile little mother | And_answered as in swift surprise: “Oh, no, sir, it's my brothe; 1t is not hard to serve those we love. eases every burden and transforms duty into delight. The law of love is the sole condition of an abiding social order. Under its sway the employer will not grind down Love 1s not to beidentified with any whim or passion. It them, To love my neighbor does not i tender passion, find him at all times |a congenial comrade, share the same Love is the sincere de- ance or our own. What do You think | e, 200 Purpose first, last, and all the about it? 4 ettt gt An Acceptable Salute. Mexico might at least fir gmii.i‘iy"'nff prestdontWall atreet | goid o0 time to seek the welfare of those about us, nor is there any other force named among men that will ever sub- due our meannss, éradicate our sel- ng about the age of sion work, and her dislike of tobacco, | kept | Edna Sherman had promised to become | traffic. bought a fine new meerschaum, and | the bride of their dear Tom. animals | trimmed it with the rainbow colors, “Whose fault was it? We are Seven.” declared Mlllg. Street Accidents in London. great city, i e - |increase in accidents, this has merely |ited by the tracks along certain streets R N I e i the growth of the |and by the fact that for them there are It is true that the ratio of |devices, the purpose of which is to accidents is greater, but it is |prevent fatal accidents, which the om- from that mixup of |to be remembered that both the weight |nibuses and carriages cannot use. in the two boxes,” the giris Of vehicles and their speed have in- _— pace with serio creased. By street cars the number killed was .013 of the number of cars used; for |or-the-thing that the omnibuses the Who knows? AN IDLER. A recent | miles, while the autos and other car- Good Eye! Steady Nerves! “Theres a Reason” Causes the It looks as if it were ths principle- figure was .054, | Huerta so pigheaded, and that, you while for autos and cabs it was .205. | know, has caused about as much trou- Considered from the standpoint of dl:- ble as any one thing in the worid.— In most American cities and notably |tance travelled the cars caused the |Indianapolis News. lin New York, accidents in the streets | death of one person or every 42,000 enormously with the |miles, the omnibuses one for 1,240,000 of the automobile. report of accidents in London brings It is not known whether the storm that blew in from the Jersey C: t or wagons show one for 373,000 ' had the effect of mnkin‘y p e et st retaryy interesting fact that in the |Mmiles. The cars have some advantage | Bryan's cold better or worse.—Wash« oo Thens has Dbeen an |in their restricted feld, which is Um- | ington Star.