Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 23, 1915, Page 4

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CIRCULATION 1901, average ..........v. — 8000000 8000090000800892000900000900000080040309400989880030900 4412 5,920 MIECWBOR s s 1905, average - gewensasconsesacassenns, ROSE GARDEN IN NORWICH. On several occasions attention has been called to the importance which & rose garden is to a city and the value which one would be to Norwich if developed in Mohegan park. Such was based upon the results which are being secured from such an attrac- tion in other cities and the constant efforts which are being made by pro- gressive communities to secure like benefits. Just now Elizabeth park in Hart- ford shows the drawing power of a rose garden when it is reported that more than 25000 people visited that beauty spot Sunday including those who came from at least ten different states in over three thousand automo- biles. If anything was needed to demonstrate the popularity of that de- lightful display and the interest there- in from far and near that record of one day is sufficient. All corners of the state were represented, including this city, in that big gathering. What has been done at Hartford can be accomplished here. It cannot be done in one season or one year and possibly not on as large a scale but with the beginning which has been made, the natural attractiveness of the park which has been given to the city, and an interest in making it as reat an asset as possible to Nor- wich, the quicker the effort is made to get such a plan underway the ker this city will be in a way to similar results. Hartford gets a big advertisement from its rose gar- den and Norwich can do likewise. It a matter In which the flower lovers of this city should lend their interest +and cooperation. get GOVERNOR SLATON'S ACT. With a realization, in view of the dissenting opinions which had been given by judges and a member of the pardoning board, that there was a doubt which could not be dispelled in the Frank case. Governor Slaton of Georgia exercised the right of his of- fice when he commuted the sentence of death to that of life imprisonment. 1t is an act which will meet witk widespread approval throughout the entire country where the opinion pre- vails that Frank had been convicted on evidence which was insufficient, which was furnished largely by an ir- responsible witness and which in the opinion of the trial judge was not enough to warrant the verdict Frank is by no means acquitted of the charge but the saving of his life permits him the opportunity, if such a thing is possible, to prove his inno- cence and clear himself of any con- fhection with the foul deed. The change in sentence marks the culmination of a hard and persistent fght. It gained its greatest support not through the fact that there was opposition to capital punishment but because it was believed that the ver- dict of the jury had been reached through fear of the mob, and how strong such is capable of becoming is to be understood when the citizens of that commonwealth hanged the gov- ernor in effigy. Throughout the history of the case there has been a persistent feeling that justice was not being done in rrying out the verdict of the court and if the governor has erred in sav- the product is healthful and that no one suffers even though he eats oleo ‘when he believes it to be butter, yet it is impossible to get around the fact that such is a violation of the law and an imposition upon the consumer which cannot be tolerated. The law was adopted for a purpose and it must be upheld. It is therefore grati- fying that along with the announce- ment of the Ilarge financial loss through the fake there comes the statement that those who are respon- sible for the situation will be prose- cuted. If a law is worth making it is worth enforcing and when such.a disregard for its provisions are man- ifested there remains nothing else to do but to bring such schemers before the bar of justice. BRIDGEPORT'S CITY GOVERN- MENT, By a decisive majority of those who voted on the question, the city of Bridgeport has declared for commis- sion form of government and express- ed its preference in no uncertain terms for the commission of five rather than the city manager idea. In reaching this decision it has undoubtedly been impressed by the results which have been attained along this line in cer- tain other municipalities and been influenced to favor a change in the hopes of bettering local conditions which are possible under the present form of political control. An economical and efficient government is that at which ev municipality should aim, but even with the change to a commission form Bridgeport like other cities must steadily keep it in mind. The mere declaration for or institution of com- mission government will not solve in itself its difficulties. It is going to have the opportunity, if succeeding steps meet with like success, to dem- onstrate for the other cities of Con- necticut just what merit such a form possesses or what the citizens demand under a new plan. No less responsi- bilities will devolop upon the citizens of that city to do their part under commission form than under any other. The government of a city is bound to be what the citizens stand for. It all depends upon the men who are put into office. If that work is left to a few the same dissatisfaction can re- sult under a commission form as un- der any other and it will bg watched with deep interest to see = whether Bridgeport can rise to the occasion of giving the city the best possible government through a change in the form thereof. If the same control continues where will there be any chance for improvement? MUST WORK FOR THEIR PART. Ever since it was started the cam- paign for the control of the Darda- nelles and the fall of Constantinople has been recognized as being of the greatest importance to Russia, That country 1s anxious to remove Turkish control of that valuable waterway but there are other nations which would like to see such a thing accomplished and at the same time an end reached to Turkish rule in Europe. In an article in the current issue of the Yale Review Sir Edwin Pears, who is thoroughly acquainted with conditions in that section of the globe, says “If the attempt io force the Dardanelles fails I should then expect that Rumania and Greece would persist in their neutrality” and later he advances the opinion con- cerning the assault “that it will be successful I entertain no doubt; but I fear that it will be costly in ships, men and money.” That the defeat of the allies in their effort would be discouraging to any interest or intent which Rumania and Greece have relative to their ambi- tions in that section is readily recog- nized, but instead of waiting for such to be determined it would seem that their logical course lay in lending their influence and help to the accom- plishment of that which they are anx- | ious should be brought about. If they expect to participate in the fruits they must naturally participate in the con- flict and thelr entrance would bring greater consideration if it was taken at a time when they would have a chance to make valuable contributio: than it would if they should wait until the big task had been virtually accomplished and then scurry to get in with the winning side. EDITORIAL NOTES. There are many “don’ts” for swim- mers, but the list does not contain “don’t learn to swim.” city The Austro-German forces are fight- ing as if they intended to put out the last Russian ember in Lemberg. The man on the corner says: If it were a matter of choice most men would rather snore than have insom- nia. Harvard and Yale have agreed to spare each other’s mascot but some- body's goat will be gotten Friday afternoon. Many a Willimantic resident is probably wondering how that city ever got along without an old home week before this. Now that the commencement sea- son is nearing the ‘end the advice thus obtained ought to bring a quick end to the war. Atlantic City has given a strong lesson on the need of care at the bathing beach, but how many will re- member it three days? Even though it is claimed that the army and navy of this country is able ing Frank’s life it is on the side which does not close the door to the recti- fication of any mistake the jury through influence or prejudice commit- ted. EVADING THE OLEO LAWS, The loss which this government has sustained of 327,000,000 through the evasion of the oleomargarine tax is in keeping with the swindling schemes which are practiced upon the unsus- pecting public from one yvear's end to the other. This big haul covering a period of a dozen years has not only struck heavily against the revenue of the country but it has meant that the public was having forced upon it oleo which had been colored to look like butter and was purchased for butter. There has been a long and hard fight against the oleo interests but it has not been waged hard enough if the figures of Secretary McAdoo are based upon actual facts and it is not to be supposed that they would be made public unless such was the case. Even though the claim is set forth by the manufacturers of such an article =hich is a substitute.for.butter, that to handle the Yaqui Indians it still remains to be seen what the results will ‘be. After the congratulations which the Pennsylvania legislature received for repealing the full crew bill, the gov- ernor is now getting applause for the other side for vetoing it. Edison has perfected a portable searchlight of 3,000,000 candlepower which will throw a ray several miles, which means that many auto drivers will not be satisfied until, they get Mrs. Cram and hersdaughter, Poin- settia, commonly called Setty, were very busy at work et the kitchen table. Mrs Cram was making tarts and Poinsettla was beating the whites of eggs for icing for the cake, which was at that moment baking in the oven. Chicken was boiling rap- idly in a kettle, and a couple of fancy pies stood cooling before a slightly open window. The whole aspect of the kitchen and the flushed excite- ment in the women's faces were evi- dences of some approaching festivity. “Don't spare the sugar,” said Mrs. Cram. “Mr. Brown likes his sweet- cake just so. He's drefful p'tickler.” ““Emmet’s just like him,” murmured Poinsettia demurely. “They're lovely men,” said Mrs. Cram. ‘“But that Bertha—" she shook her head. “I can’t bear her,” Poinsettia agreed. “She’s so uppish. And you can't get a_word out of her about anything. When I'm married to Emmet I shan’t have her around, I can tell you.” “Well, she can’t live with me after Mr. Brown and I—" Mrs. Cram paused, looking very conscious. “You needn’t think you're going to put her off on Emmet and me,” cried Poinsettia angrily. “I shan't have her. ‘Taint my place.” “It ain’t mine, either,” snapped Mrs. Cram, just as angrily. “Now you shut right up, Setty, and finish that cake. We ain’t got ail the afternoon to fool away, with company coming at 6 o'clock. I want some chance to fix up a little.” “I'm glad that Bertha ain't com- ing,” said Poinsettia, when they both bad cooled down a little. “I asked her, as you told me, but she said he had accepted another invitation. Amnd Charlie’s going to be away, too. I don’t know where he’s going, do you?” “No, and I don't care,” replied Mrs. Cram. “All the better that he's out of the way. The table looks better without an extra leaf, and there's just enough of them blue cups and sassers to go round. That cake ain't burn- ing, is it?” “Heavens to Betsy! I forgot it!" shrieked Poinsettia, diving for the oven. The cake, however, had not burned. It dropped nicely out of the tin. Poinsettia viewed her handiwork ad- miringly. 1 take Emmet’s eyes,” she murmur The Brow father and son, were coming to supper. They lived just across_the street, having moved to town from a farm a few months be- fore. Mr. Brown was a widower, and the moment Mrs. Cram saw him her heart had leaped <with inspiration. She had been a widow a long time— so long that she had begun to be a little uneasy lest he never be asked to change her estate. And there was Poinsettia, tired to death of teaching a district school and wanting a hus- band. Poinsettia did not earn much, and _they were both more or less de- pendent upon Charlie, who worked in Lincoln's grocery store and _earned good wages. Mrs. Cram resolved to wing two birds at a single shot. While she was_courting Mr. Brown, Poinsettia could court Emmet. They could make a better showing that way, besides reducing the expenses to the minimum. The cake which carried its message to Mr. Brown's heart through his stomach ehould serve sc f Emmet. And fin: the whole affair would end i b wedding. Mrs. Cram considered her- self a mistress of strategy. So far the campaign had progressed smoothly. The titbits which she had sent or carried across the street had been accepted and eaten. Mrs. Cram believed that such housewifely talents as she and Po! ettia displayed would be highly valued by Mr. Brown and Emmet, for the daughter, Bertha, ad- mitted that she wa not much of a housekeeper. She had never had a THOSE LOVELY BROWNS “take hold” until her mother dled. Bertha was the fly in the ointment for Mrs. Cram. She did not like the girl, who held herself so persistently aloof. She promised herself to make short shift of Bertha when she got the khance. And she could trust Poinsettia to do the same. By 5 o'clock the kitchen was in or- der, the table set forth in ali the best that the house contained. and Mrs. Cram and Poinsettia, embelished to the last degree of crimp and primp, sat nervously waiting for the guests. While they walted they eyed each other and the house across the street. “I ain’t seen Bertha go out any- where,” said Mrs. Cram. “I bet she adn’'t going. I bet she just didn’t want to_come over here.” “Well, she ain't wanted,” said Poin- settia. _“She must know that by this time. Il show her what I think of her some time, I can tell you.” “Do so, Setty; I hope you will,” en- couraged Mrs. Cram. ‘I shall do the same. Can't nobody step on my toes without getting theirs stspped upon in turn. Ain’t that Mr. Brown com- ing_home now?” “Yes. And Emmet'll be right along. They've quit work a little early so as to have time to fix up: Oh,| mother!” Poinsettia in a burst of rap- ture ran to her mother and kissed her. The two faces seen thus to- gether were as much alike as an old face and a young one may be. And| neither was lovely. “Oh, mo slghed Poinsettia. “I feel that it's all | just the same as settled.” “It will be before they leave this| house or I miss my guess,” replied Mrs. Cram with grim determination. In due time the Browns arrived and | were greeted vivaciously. was just upon the table quartet sat down to the feast. Cram was charmingly _ho Poinsettia girlishly coy. But men seemed not to be much impressed either by the quality of the food or| the charms of their entertaine | “Im sorry Bertha couldn't be with ws tonight” sighed Mrs. Cram. I felt real put out by her refusing come. Was she going out anywhere “Why, I didn’t hear her say,” a swered Mr. Brown. “Did you, Em s Emmet shook his head. The feast was over all but the mo- being passec door ope: and lasses candy, W 1 was by ‘Poinsettia, when the abruptly upon the party entered. “Hello, folks!" he said. Mrs. Cram looked discomfited. “For merc sakes! I thou, ou a you wasn't coming home to supp she cried. We 1 “I'm o at the ¢ Charlie laughed sh; —T've been to supper fe. —" He spoke over his shoulder in a whisper. “Come in now.” Bertha entered. She looked tall t and pretty she was ring. in @ new c ou can wish us much joy,” stam- mered Charlie. ‘Bertha and I were married at the Methodist parsonage an hour ago.” After things had calmed down a little, Charlie told them happily how he had got acqualnted with Bertha when she came to the. store aft groceries. They had planned a time back to be m d quietly w out anybody knowing it. “We're to keep house,” he explained e Mrs. Cram and Poinsettia say a word. But Mr. Browr met were exuberant ml Em- “Good for vou, Charlie!” cried Mr. Brown. “That's just the way I mar- ried Bertha's m I'm glad vou're going to make home for the for Emmet and I want to go to Alberta in the spring. We've been talki about it this long while.” So they went to Alberta. And Mrs. Cram and Polnsettia are still grum ling over their adelphia Bulletin. Anti-Submarine Air Bombs. effectively is the That eeroplanes can employed against submarines opinion of L. Blin Desblede, who is regarded here as an authority on aer- onautical engineering. He has evolved a plan by which, he contends, German submarine warfare against British commerce can be checked. “Put in a nutshell my scheme is as follows,” he writes in The Syren end Shipping. “To have at selected places alon; g the coast of Great Britain and Ireland a number of small but highly efficient aerial squadrons whose duty would be either closely to scrutinize the area comprised between the coast and a line some 150 miles from it, or, in pecia] cases to act as a convoy to liners or cargo steamers, “If the sea area defined above were rendered & danger zone for the enemy’s submarines to entery and if the enemy were made to realize that within that zone their submarines ran a greater risk than the merchant vessels they were out to attack, then it would fol- low that the submarine ‘blockade’ would be rendered ineffectual. “It would of course be argued that if the enemy’s submarines were prevented from operating within 150 miles of our coast they could still carry their oper- ations beyond that limit. This argu- ment would, in theory, be correct, but it should be noted that all Germen submarine attacks on British vessels have been carried out within sight of the British coast and inside the 150 mile limit, which is well within the range of aeroplanes in most weather conditions.” To meet the double difficulty of hit- ting a moving submarine and of the possible harmless explosion of bombs by their impact inst the water Mr. Desblede holds that aeroplanes intended to tackle submarines must be specially armed. “That special armanent,” he says, “must consist of a number of efficient anti-submarine bombs, capable of sur- mounting the two preceding difficulties. In other words, an anti-submarine air bomb, must damage the submarine, whether it actually strikes the vessel or not, provided it falls within twenty yards of the craft, and it must not ex- plode on impact with the water. uch anti-submarine air bombs, Mr. Desbleds adds, “have now been designed.” Much Smuggling of Contraband. There has been much discussion about the smuggling of contraband from Sweden to Germany, though it is well-known that the customs of- fictals have been alert to prevent it. The suspicions were justified ap- parently, in the case of the steamer gne. Just how much real control Car- ranza has is indicated by the state- ment of refugees, that the supplies which have been sent to Vera Cruz to relieve suffering, will not get over 25 miles into the interfor before they will be seized. ' If the Mexican commeander can as he says control the Yaqu! Indians and give protection to American citizens, the sending of American ships and soldiers to Guaymas is apparently bringing him to a realization of his unperformed duties. | Solve, which left Stockholm in Janu- ary, loaded with plaids, copper, rub- ber tires and a miscellaneous cargo of other articles. She was bound for Norrkoping, where additional cargo ‘was to be put aboard. Then it was in- tended to have her go to Malmo and off the coast, where it would be out- side Swedish waters, have the ship seized by Germans. But the author- ities took the ship in Norrkoping har- bor. In February, there was another at- tempt. Three big steamers loaded with maize, came into Landscrona harbor, the bill of ladings signed to order. A German presented himself as the owner and ordered the ships on Stories of the Wer the same day to go to around Falsterbo, eviden intention of being taken But the Government de ships must unload in In the first wee another _striking ca Wi steamer England, belonging to the cent Swedish Minister of Ma captured off Falsterbo and brought to Stettin, where much of the carg: ared that the ndscrona, pril t unloaded as belong: to a Germa It was another cargo of maize and came from Ameri being un. authorization of the Swed ment for use in Sweden. Gove: During th firms journey one of the interested sold its part of the cargo to a Stock- holm firm, which in turn sold to the German Governmer As a result of such attempts the Swedish authorities now demand that every vessel bound for the east coast shall call at M It may be that may have been frontler, but there systematic trade Imo for tons 1a contraband. Smuggling in Holland. The romantic smuggler w a dark night to Tun his lugg gger a in a cove, and then bury his bales an barrels in the sand, has disappeared, but the trade still fiourishes and prok ably brings more profit than ever, pecially just now in Holland. The modern smuggler here. however, chieflv interested in getting band out of the country, rath, bringing it in. A visitor to an up-to-date gler’s den, of which a num the center of Rotterdam, wou ably find a middle-aged cle; man dressed in a l-cut suit at a_desk. of him, heaps of spices, grain species, oilcake and raw sample bottles of burning and lubri cating oils. From time to time the smuggler chief takes the telephone re- ceiver down, calls a numb gains in tense phrases ov: of job-lots of the articles, which lie before him, sent fc proval by merchants and d samples c his ap- lers who held stocks more or less extensive be- fore the new and strict government regulations calling for an inventory were issued. Then follow other telephone calls on shippers or their skippers. The smuggler chief is trying to arrange for the transport of his illicit exports across the border line, into Germany or Belgium. Freights for this trade are high and the smuggler's efforts are directed towards beating dow shipper to as low a figure as D but the shipper holds out, for knows emuggled goods bring high rates when safely brought to their destination. Torture would not force the smug- glers to disclose the methods by which they manage to forward the contraband beyond the closely guarded frontier. It is hinted, however, that many railroad cars ostensibly con- veying freight from Holland to Den- mark and from Denmark to Holland are mysteriously uncoupled and dis- appear while passing over the inter- vening German territory. Dutch fish- ing boats, too, are often seized off the coast by German patrol boats and taken into German ports, whence they are released after their cargoes have ‘been unloaded to the evident satis- | pound for what it has done for me, | and shall always recommend it as a wo- | this trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham’s . g . TELLS WOMEN How She Was Helped During Change of Life by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Philadelphia, Pa.—*I am just 52years of age and durmg Change of Life I suf- fered for six years terribly. I tried sev- eral doctors but none seemed to give me any relief. Every monththe painswere intense in both sides, and made me so weak that I had to go to bed. At last a friend recommen- ded Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound to me and I tried it at once and found much relief. After that I | had no pains at all and could do my housework and shopping the same as always. For years I have praised Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- man’s friend. You are at liberty touse my letter in any way.”’—Mrs. THOMSON, 649 W. Russell St., Philadelphia, Pa. Change of Life is one of the most critical periods of a woman’s existence. Women everywhere should remember that there is no other remedy known to carry women so successfully through Vegetable Compound. If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Med- cine Co. (confidential), Lynn, DMass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence, Dozens of s Y up and down course runs through Holland, and occassion- one is held up becavse of 'the sence of illicit cargo; but is is pos- Il i ores s o stopped a num- ber of others pass muster with for- den goods on board and are re- red with welcome by the German numerous _points T, closely guarded Dutch troops, come re- rts of cattle and horses being driven into German territory where lines of sentinels are thin or woods it is b; MR. LINTON DEWOLFE Presents COMEDIANS The Broadway Follies In IZZY’S BUSY DAY—A Laughable Farce GIRLS Shows 2:30, 7 and 8:45 Mat. 10c; Eve. 10 and 20c MUSIC WHEN LOVE IS LOVE POOR POLICY—With Bille Ritchie S S —— Colonial Theatre “KILLED AGAINST ORDERS,” 3 reels, Miriam Nesbit Most Astounding Drama, Fil led With Thrilling Events “THE UNMARRIED HUSBAND” || ROAD O’ STRIFE,” Crane Wilbur tacked by any nation. But we will not fight the battles of England against any country or be used as a target by Britain’s enemies, the unenviable po- sition ordered and carried out for England’s colonists. JAMES H. CUMMINGS, Norwich, Conn., Jun 22, 1916. OTHER VIEW POINTS l It is believed that most of the stores which do not usually keep open all day Sunday will be closed at 9 p. m. today. Once storekeepers thought it was a_harsh law which made them keep their shops closed tight all day Sunday, but few of them would join a movement, today, to have the law re- pealed—Waterbury Republican. The recent sad accident in Waterbury in which an aged woman was almost instantly killed by a four years old hoy who was playing with a rifle proves beyond question the fact that too much caution cannot be exercised in regard to firearms. Some one thoughtlessly left the. rifie where the child could get it. It it had been prop- erly cared for the tragedy would never bhave happened.—Hartford Post. More government irauds unearthed ang oleomargarine is the product. Sub- stitute seems to be the order of the day and it is not surprising false but- ter should try and get under the tent of the government without paying, along with so many other commodities the ultra rich want made in foreign lands, if they can get it at manufac- tured prices. The same tactigs at home are not out of order.—Middle- town Press. ‘When a good serviceable and reliable automobile may be purchased for $100 it will not be time to say that the limit has been reached. It will only be time to look forward confidently to the building of a $50 car. It is a most daring prediction to say that there will be no material reduc- tion in the price of automobiles after 1916. Most of us will live to see the day when a safe and reliable aeroplane revent a clear view. he gains to be secured by the run- ng of contraband are so tempting that the efforts of the authorities have been rendered futile. Practically half Dutch troops now mobilized are zed in guarding the frontiers, not t foreigners, but against Dutch- n trylog to pass contraband. It is difficult, however, to guard every yard of the border-line and if the attention of a sentry can be distracted for only w minu is gives the wily ler his chance to get across with Dutch soldier, himself unti] re- a civilian, naturally dislikes ing at his own countrymen, even en they are observed in the act of ading the law. The Government has herefore been compelled to offer some ducement to augment his alertness putting a stop to this profitable ade, whose success brings the Gov- ment into many difficulties with the erent powel who accuse the h of alit n percer 1l sol¢ et on th s of smugglers are becoming more ent daily. On several occasions ‘nun.! ldiers have shot and killed who have defied their sum- halt while engased in contra- running. One soldier is reported have received $400 as his share of ward for stopping a large parcel smugsled goods as it was about to taken across the border. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR h | the in cts not in accord with strict A reward amounting to the value of goods seized is no woffered to in the Might, Resourcefulness and Splendor of Germany. Mr. tor.—The terrible war raging in Europe for the last ten months hows ore o signs of cessation. Never be- s Germany had the opportunity show its might, resourcefulness d splendor as in this war, and every unbiased person will accord them credit and admiration. After all, what a wonderful people the Germans are, showing themselves to b8, What foresight and prudence are being devised and made use of to wrish the millions upon the battle- s and equally so, the millions who re at home. What a masterful ad- istrative system that provides and to to each inhabitant, rich or poor, the very sustenance of life. Such a populace can never be con- quered; such a people must be vice- torious, despite all falsifying reports, and the doubtful neutrality of many | centuries. We all lament and deplore the torpedoing of the Lusitania and s of so many lives. Yet what rminded and honest man will say Germany was not within her A British ship listed as an auxiliary cruiser in time of war, car- rying the worst contraband, ammuni- death “dealing instruments, “used against the Germans and to take up arms Germany, such was the ship destroyed. The German em- wve ample warning to Ameri- 1 to all people that this ship tion and to be can be purchased for less than the cost of the cheap automobile of today.— Bridgeport Telegram. When the combatants have had enough, they will determine under what conditions they will put an end to car- nage. At that time, some or all of them may muster into service the good of- fices of this country, and they may be in a mood to listen to overtures or representations from those who are firm in the belief that documents not convertible into scraps of paper can be placed on fille. But no millennium will come with the restoration of peace. Nations, like individuals, will consult their own interests. The first law of nature is not subject to repeal—Mer- iden Record. “Not as long as I lve will T tell wh vy I resigned”—so declared Warden Garvin to a representative of this paper yesterday. If the reasons are purely persomal and private the war- den has a right to withhold them from public knowledge. If otherwise, public welfare demands full disclos- ure. THe people of Connecticut have a high opinion of the warden, the di- rectors under whose authority he -is have repeatedly spoken of him in! terms of high commendation. What's the matter? Why ‘has he quit at'a time when his services are so much needed? There is a mystery here which ought not to exist—New Haven Times-Leader. Is there an American who does not cry out, “America first!"? Think of that for a moment. The Eéglish ere for England first. The French are for France first. The Tomorrow NiSht—Fifteen Free PFemiums for Coupon Holders DAVIS THEATRE Follow the Crowd and See the Homan's Musical Revue In One of the Bes. Shows Ever Seen Hers New Songs, New Dances New Novelties and a solected program of Mutual Movies Concert Orchestra Mat. 10c; Eve. 10-15-20c LAWN FESTIVAL Given by the Ladies of Sacred Heart Parish of Norwich Town, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 22, 23 and 24. Cadillac Orchestr: Admission 15c. Dancing Free. Germans are for Germany first. The Russians is for Russia first. Even the Mexican is for Mexico first. None of the peoples cry, “Humanity first!” Until they do so cry, what is the chance for peace to conquer war? ‘While they will not so cry, what else but war can conquer peace? War is justice upon the nations. It is a justice which condemns them all. The penalty is awfulness, wickedness —horror. We may believe that no jot or title will be lacking of that law until the law is fulfilled.—New London Tele- graph. Fly in the Ointment, He is out of the Cabinet, but it is not “good-by, Billy Bryan. He is not of the “fading-away kind.— Memphis Commercial-Appeal. M. J. FIELDS, . . Florist 35 Ward Street Carnations, Special Forms and Plants. Telephone 657. DR. F. W. HOLMS, Dentist Shannon Building Annex, Room A Kelephone 533 DR. C. R. CHAMBERLAIN Dental Surgecn McGrory Building, Norwich, Conn, American House FARREL & SANDERSON, Props. Special Rates to Theatre Troupes, Traveling Men, Eto, Livery connection. 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Our own government should have prevent- ed Americans from jeopardizing their lives and kept them from sailing on a ship that was an auxiliary cruiser, and loaded in her bottoms with death dealing ammunition, to be used against others whose life was as sweet as their own. We are Americans. We give w3 to none in our patriotism, and support of government and live for the institutions of our country. But we must express our chagrin and depre- cate the stand of the federal admins- tration takes when it permits the sizure of Americans ships loaded with food and cotton for neutral countrjes, some slip of a cog in such neutrality. 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