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Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
ME SHOULD HAVE A cAaE.

Man doesn't like wise counsel sim ply because he prefers to have his own way. There is false spirit of freedom at the bottom of most reckless acts and recklessness knows no season and often refuses to recognize opportunity. The Waterbury Republican. consider ing the carelessness of people with reference to conditions which menace health and may even imperil life, says:
 "All of us know that in nearly every act we perform we are. taking chances with our lives and health, particularly when pleasure seeking. Day after day fatalities of divers kinds. ninety per cent. of which on many days are due to the reckiessness of joyful individ- uals, take away members of the hu- man family and increase poverty and suffering among the survivors. Thus the burden is thrown back on the en- tire body, which has to provide for its weaker members. and the penalty of the recklessness of one instant is not paid perhaps in a generation"
 It makes no difference in what di- rection one decides to take risk. 1t is well to first determine whether Folly is father of the thought If he is, the risk is the risk of fool; and in these days on the water, and else where, the fate of fools shows that they are too numerous.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
OUR CITIZENS DEMAND
Fully Complied With. A Norwich
 Resident Furnishes It.

There are few items which appear in this paper more important to Nor wieh people than the statement pub lished below. In the first place. 1t is from a citizen of Norwich. and can bs thoroughly relied upon. In the second place, it indisputsbly proves that the article here endorsed does its work thoroughly. and not temporarily. Read this carefully.
 D. J. Brown, living at Summer Street. Norwich, Conn, says: "The re- suits that followed the use of Doan's Kidney Pills in my case were most satisfactory. I procured this remedy from N. D. Sevin & Sons drug store and from my experience can heartily recommend it as an excellent prepara- ton for toning up the kidneys and re- lieving all symptoms due to & dis ordered condition of these organs"
 For sale by all dealers. Price soc. Foster-M Milburn Co. Buffalo. New York. sele agents for the United States.
 Remember the name = Deans -and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
1HE 0uLLE1In's plIIy S1ozY
RETRIBUTI0N

keep his threat made years ago of re- paying Eversleigb for being the means of deprivins him of his liberty. The room was growing fnsufferably warm, and the detective arose and threw open one of the low French win dows. and returned to his seat It was fast approaching the mid- night hour and the detective was weary. It seemed but a second that he slept, but a slight noise at the win dow caused him to arise hastily and find himself staring into the levelled barrel of revolver in the hands of the man he had passed on the street that night.
 Eversleigh's brain was in a whirl, trying to think of some means of out witting his midnight visitor. but in a flash he discovered that Kent stood between him and the table. containing
 his revolver.
 A light almost resembling madness burned in the sunkea eye of the other. and the detective realized that he had a desperate manNto deal with. There was no word spoken; the ticking of Eversleighs watch was perfectly au-
 dible in the silent room. The detect
 i've stood haughtily erect, one hand
 resting on the chair by the fire, his eyes fixed steadily on the other, watch ing for the slightest movement that
 would give him the advantage, for that the man had come to kill him he had no doubt. Many wild plans fash ed through his brain only to be reject
 ed as useless. and he was about to fall on the man and battle for his life, when a tiny hand was thrust between the heavy velvet portieres and a child's figure stood framed in the door, way. Instinetively the child divined that her father was in danger and darting across the room she stood be- side him, a defiant little figure in white, the lovely baby face enframed in curis of gold. one tiny handfresting on her fathers arm.
 There was a muffied exclamation of surprise from. the man holding the re- volver as it fell from his nerveless
 grasp, and he sank into one of the luxurious chairs.
 Now was Paul Eversleigh's chance, The tables were turned; the man was now in his power. But the clock op the mantel ticked the minutes away Slowly and heavily the man arose from the chair and half tinidIy ad- vanced to where Eversleigh was stand ing. With one hand extended to the
 detective he let the other fall on the golden head of Eversieighis child. The great dekective took the burglars hand in his own warm grasp and the two
 men gazed steadily into each others eyes for an instant. The next minute John Kent was gone, and with a strange smile on his face, Eversleigh extinguished the library lights, and with his child held tenderly in his arms went slowly and thoughtfully up the stairs.-Boston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
FaIl of a Historic Tree.

Vancouver's historic old Balm of Gilead tree. to. which Lewis and Clark are said to have tied their canoe in 1895, and which marked the landing point of the Hudson Bay company of fur traders in 1924 fell victim to the waters of the Columbia river the other afternoon.
 This old tree, which stood on the bank of the river at the foot of Main street, was the starting point for all early surveys in Clark county and the western portion of Washington state. It marked the point where the city limits joined the military reservation. The tree was held in veneration by Vancouver people and people all over the Pacific northwest who took an in- terest in matters of historic interest.
 The tree was about five feet in di- ameter at it's base and was 75 feet high. being fully 50 feet across at it's crown. A copper spike is said to have been driven into the tree, and it was frobl this point all surveys began, The spike is now grown over, but it is ike iy that it will be chopped out and kept in the archives of the eity.-Van- eouver Correspondence Portland Ore gonian.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
THE CITIES THAT DO THINGS.

The spirit of progress-the enthusi- asm which comes of setting together lis moving many American cities to do things. An exchange representing a city recently baptized with this spir- 1t, says now every new project of public improvement commands imme- diate attention. Once it would have met with indifference and the promoter would have had a long and weary time of it trying to cultivate that degree of enthusiasm which would make success possible. Today all is different. If one or more citizens come forward with 6 new scheme for street improve ment new bridge proposition. a new boulevard, or the securing of an ad- ditional factory, every one wants to get together and talk 1t over and see what can be done to hasten the matter to a speedy consummation."
 This is all right. But the spirit of progress must be sane and safe. There must be something substantial under every forward movement. The city which overloeks the financial balances in its eagerness to advance is not on solid foundatioR-it is too much like the dreamer who weaves cobwebs from gossamer silk. A growing debt should not retard a growing city if it is kept in the proper ratio to the advancing value of property; but if it gets out of proportion the greater the advance the greater the distress. A craze is some times mistaken for progressive spir- it, but the end reveals that it was only a delusion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
.A Man at Eiahty.

Among the oetogenarians of this section of the state there are few who can talk so interestingly of ye elden times as Charles Schmoyer, vet eran of the Army of the Potomac, iron ore miner, carpenter and farmer, of this borough, who says that the world is going to the dogs. sure, on account of the young people disliking to work, sleeping too little and spending too much money
 \ MT. Sehmoyer was giant tn his younger days, both in stature and in strength. To handle 800 pound barrels of sugar and shoulder a three -bushel bag of grain were ehild's play for him, and it took only a portion of his pro- .digious strength to lift a barrel of cider to his knees and enjoy draught out of the hunghole.
 Mir, Schmoyer says: Those were good old days. Men were healthy and strong then. We weren't bothered by style and fashions either for we at tended church and Sunday school bare footed. without coats collars or ties. That was real comfort. At battalions we boys got 5 cents spending money. and at vendues, or public sales. only 3 cents: but we enjoyed that little more than the boys nowadays do s5.
 No judgment notes in those days oh, no. The people were honest then, and little scratch on beam or upon the chimney was enough. Children
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
A NEW JERSEY PRECEDENT.

Heron, the murderer of Rev. Mr. Pickett. having become insane, the question arose as to what should be- come of him, and the superior court of New Jersey has decided that it is wrong to electrocute an insane man. so the verdict of the court is stayed. The issue being raised whether he should be kept in prison or sent to an insane retreat 1t was decided that he should be kept in prison As the case stands now, he must not be executed while insane, but when sanity returns he shall be eleetrocuted. This makes a queer pTedicament. If he was sn- sane when he committed the murder. and whe can tell when he first lost his reason, what justice would there be in hanging an irresponsible man when he recovered his normal condi- ton. If he was sane when he com mitted the murder and when he was tried and sentenced to death, what worse Is there in electrocuting him as he is than as he was? Holding a man to hang him when he hecomes sane, doesn't seem to accord with justice or our religious teachings. If it is right that Heron should be electrocuted. why not execute him, anyway?
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
IOWA AND THE FLAG.

Iowa is a politically noisy state and an agriculturally thrifty state, but it must be rather shy on patriotism, if the criticism of a traveller across Iowa on the Fourth is correct. He swrites the Des Moines Capital that he trav- 'eled across Iowa on the Fourth of July and did.n not see dozen flags dur ing the entire day He reports that when he reached the state line of Illi- neis the flags began to show up. He alse reports that last year he was in th@ state of Pennsylvania, and he de- olares that every family. whether for eign born or not, had the American flag on display. Tn Pennsylvania he saw processions of foreigners led by an immense flag and upon every in- dtvidual there was flag
 The Capital does not attempt to de- ny this fact, but says:
 We are inclined to the belief that the flag is taken for granted in this state. Last June there were scores of high school graduations which did not have the American flag on the stage behind the girls in white. Iowa can be accused of nothing but neglect, and Iowa must reform. There should he an American flag in every home, and upon national days the flag should ap- pear The flag is patriotic educator. It is beautiful seven days in the week.,
 It would be of interest to know how many of the states take the flag for granted" whatever that may mean. Let us hope that there are not many. The flag is an educator and to neglect H IS shame. Iowa needs to re- foym, and reform right away, too.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
WHAT IS THE BOOK GOING TO BE

The question is being asked, What is the 25oth anniversary Jubilee book going to be like? It is not going to be like any book ever printed about Norwich, if we have the right concep- ton of it.
 It is going to be an accurate ac- count of the entire celebration gather ed by a competent scholar from relia- ble sources and no pains are to be spared in making it the finest book ever printed about the city and town of Norwich.
 It will contain the cream of all the sermons and addresses delivered, the. names of all committees, and also the names of hundreds of people who took part in the ceremonies. with portraits, and street scenes and views of the parade and the historical play-the very best pictures which The Bulletin can procure.
 It is expecteda that this book will have 400 pages, with 50 pages of ap- propriate portraits and pictures.
 It is to be sold for s2, bound in cloth, and for ss. bound in leather, There has been received orders Tor about 150. The Bulletin would like to make an edition of 1000, but unless there is a quickened demand the edi- ton is likely to be cut down to 500 copies.
 The Jubilee book of 1859 was not to be had less than s6 or s7 a copy when wanted this year. This book will be at premium in thA future.
 The Bulletin is planning to have it ready for delivery about the 1st of December. Those who desire copy should send their order to The Busi-, ness Manager Of The Bulletin, Nor wieh, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
connecticut Not PoorI..

Connecticut is not poor state. Tax Commissioner Corbin has so proved He finds that the total value of prop erty in Connections to be s922,071.502
 The 16S,547 dwelling houses are worth $405,0S7. .544, an average of s2.403.
 The land area is 2,717,71s, valued at S91, ,280, 930, or an average of S33 an acre.
 Mercantile and manufacturing es- fablishments number 17,1S0, valued at S162,06s,4s7.Y
 There are 75.77s horses and mules in the state, worth s4,4S9.1S9, and the to- tai value of wagons, automobiles and bicycles is given at $4,906, 560.
 Of neat cattle there are 149,2s3 head worth S3,s13,036.
 The town authorities returned lists of taxable property of an aggregate value of $770,59s,5s2, but the board of equalization increased the valuation by $151. .472.000 for purposes of taxation New Haven Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
Hsr AppIe Pi. .eet. iim.

Make your pie crust rich. slice your apples thin, put in plenty of them and use lots of sugar." said Mrs F. w. Seymour, the 67 year old bride of Justice-of the Peace Seymour, aged 7S, of Haywood
 Mrs. Seymour won the heart, hand and fortune of her husband by making him luscious pies, and she gave a de- tailed recipe for the benefit of other widows who might wish to use the same sort of inducement.
 Her applie pie got me" said Jus ice Seymour T always did like apple pie. but never did get real apple pie until I ate her apple pie."-Chieago Despatch to New York World,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
After Ten Years.

The state eneampment of the Span ssh War Veterans this year. which was held in this city on Saturday, is inn portant as marking the tenth anni- versary of the conclusion of the con- fiict with Spain. Connecticut showed her patriotism as strongly as any state in the union when the call for yolun- teers for the Spanish war was issued, and those from this state who entered the army at that time show aSa excel lent spirit in keeping alive the mem cries of those exciting days While the volunteer troops did not have much to do. yet they showed their patriotism, and were willing to fight to the last man, if necessary. We have had ten years of peace, and may it be a long, long time before it will be necessary again for the president of the United States to call for volunteers to rush to the defense of the country.-New Ha- ven Palladium.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
'sRer Dardon sir"


 Paul Eversleigh straightened him. self against the iron railing and an angry retort rose to his lips. Although heavy fog hung like pail over the city, the streets were broad and it seemed more than a mere coincidence that the two men should collide with such disastrous results to Eversleigh's temper.
 The man stood aside evidently en- toying in quiet way the others dis colnfiture, but on Eversleigh's recov< ering has self possession and peering into the others countenance, the stran- ger hastily pulled his hat over his face and hurried away.
 For an instant Evefsleigh stood un- decided whether to follow the man or not, for the strangers evident desire to get away unrecognized had aroused Eversleigh's suspicious, and although the detective had caught but a fieeting glimpse of the others face, that glimpse had awakened memories long since forgotten, and he felt that some time he had been acquainted in some way with the stranger.
 With head bent in deep thought, he continued on his way, and reached his home without having solved the prob lem. But scarcely had he inserted the key in the lock when grim smile l. member" he said triumphantly, step ping snto his luxurious library. The warm beautiful room with it's rich Oriental hangings and softly shaded lights was a welcome contrast to the disa greeable, foggy night out of which he had just come and sinking into the big chair by the fire his mind ran back to the day that he captured John Kent the coolest, most daring burglar that ever baffied the police and successfully eluded their most vigilant efforts. Even now the detective could feel a touch of the triumph he felt the day he landed his man handcuffed in the station house. It had been a clever bit of detective work, and Eversleigh had received the commendation of his chief as well as an important promo- ton.
 But John Kent was not to be dis posed of so easily. As Eversleigh was leaving him in the hands of the proper officials, Kent touched him slightly to draw his attention. I'm in your debt now. Eversleigh," he said in a low, threatening voice, Out some day I'll pay you back with interest" And Eversleigh had laughed at the cool in- science of the other, and promptly for gotten all about it.
 That Kent had been sentenced to a long term of imprisonment, Evers- leigh afterwards heard; but the sen tence imposed on criminals did not concern him, and the entire affair had passed from his memory. But that it was John Kent he had passed on the street he was certain, and he found himself idly wondering if he would
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
Trimmed to sv;t.

The public utilities bill is disap- pointment, though hardly a surprise It has been pruned and emasculated until It enlerges from the surgeons q monstrosity. It reminds one forcibly of the story of the poor fellow whose arms and legs had been lost in an ac- cident. An ostensibly sympathetic stranger put a dollar in the unfortu- nate ran's hat with the remark: You are the first man of your race I have ever seen trimmed to suit me" We'll the poor public utilities has been trim med te suit the corporations The freak should be kicked out. Two years hence we will have the real thing and teach a few politicians who have been trained to eat out of cor poFation hands that the state of Con necticut demands men of independence and courage. men who will have a re- gard for her welfare. rather than that of special interests, Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

political capital of the matter. They were disappointed in their efforts.
 The people are anxious to see and hear the chief magistrate. It is in re- sponse to insistent requests and invi- tations that he has arranged for a tour of the west and south. His predeces- sor was allowed a travelling fund and there is no reason why Mir. Taft should be discriminated against.-Waterhury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
VI WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.
For a Tax on Weap ons.

Representative Sisson of Mississippi is a congressman with a well developed sense of consistency He evidently ap- preciates the absurdity, almost gro tesque, of passing laws punishing peo- pie for carrying concealed weapons and at the same time leaving the man ufacture and sale free and unhamper- ed. To correct in some degree this weakness, he has introduced a bill to tax every deadly weapon and every cartridge made.-B Bristol Press,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
ApPEAnINo OLD
As&s q . Hsr 4s Frsntahas u~Dlsy-

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 menf. You cannot afford to grow old
 In thess days of strenuous competit1on it is necessary to maintain, a5 long as possible ones youthful appearanoe.
 It Is impossible to do this without re- taining a luxurious growth of hair.
 The presence of Dandrun indicates the presence of burrowing germ which lives and thrives on the roots of the hair until 1t causes total baldness.
 Nswbro's Herpicjde is the only known destroyer of this pest. and if is as enec- tive as it Is delightful te use Herpicide makes an elegant hair dress Ing as well as pandruR cure.
 Accept no substitute -there is none. sold by leading dru8gists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample to The Herpicids O.. Detroit. NicA-
 TWO slzEs-5oc, AND Sf.o0 rhs Lee C osneod Co.,. Special Apsnts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
Not Needed.

Governor Weeks again shows thai he is not afraid to use the Connecti- cut 'vete power" ineffectuai as it is. There was good reason why the power of the board of pardons should not be restricted, nor it's prestige be damaged by such an undeserved Slap as was this pardon bill. The state may lean in the direction of merciful laws, but it cannot gain by open let ting down of the bars.-New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
Still somethinu to Wear.

Cousin Serene" appears to be con- vinced that the foundations of our gov ernment will crumble unless the tariff On gloves and hosiery Is increased. Let us be thankful that he has never taken more than friendly interest in paja- s11as.-Record- Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
Approved Generally.

The country generally approves of the action of the house of Representa- tives in placing the sum of s2S.eVv in the general deficiency bill to meet the presidents s annual travelling expenses.
 The presidential salary was raised from $50, 900 to $75,00G in the final ses- sions of the Sixtieth congress, but the amount of $25.000 allowed as a travel ing fund was cut off, so that practi- eally there was no increase in salary at all.
 The house having done its part, there IS no doubt the senate will promptly aequiesee in the appropriation
 It was to be expected that the demo- crats would undertake to make some
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
Tortured on a Harsa.

For ten years I couldn't ride horse without being in torture from piles" writes l.. S. Napier of Rugless, Ky. ''when all doctors and other rem eiies failed Buckfen's Arnica Salve cured me" Infallible for Piles, Burns. Scalds. Cuts, Boils. Fever Sores, Ecze- ma, Salt Ri.eum, Corns. 25c. Guaran- ted by The Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

get big too quick now, and rule their parents, whereas in my days it was nothing for 21 year old son to be whipped by his father Yes, the world is growing worse, and the trouble lies with the. young people. ."-Philadelph Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

promptly allay itohing. irritation, and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and mild doses of Cuticura Resolvent Pills, to cool and cieanss the blood. A single set, costing but one dollar, is often sufE- cient to cure when all elsc fails. Cntioura pure and may be used from the hour of birth. Sold throughout the world; Pot ter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, Sole Props, l35 Columbus Ave. Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27
His consoienee.

A Pennsylvania undertaken has been surprised by the receipt of a check from man who had owed him an &C., count for several years. Maybe the man is getting ready to call on his old creditor for professional, services Buffalo Express.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

of infants, children, and adults are instantly re- lieved. and speedily cured, in the majority of cases, by warm baths with Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the skin of crusts and scales, gentle anoint- ings with Cuticura Oint- ment, purest and sweet
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

The Toledo Blade feels that with thirty divorces granted in single day that it is pretty hard to figure out the batting average of the joy of living"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

Every man who thinks that he is making footprints on the sands of time is not; but Taft appears to be letting the future know that he wears number hines
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

Norwich planned to get good deal of fun out of September. and since things have changed it should not for get that there is just as much fun in September as ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-27

Cuba does not seem to recognize that Uncle Sans mails are closed to the lottery business. But, then, there are other ways to reach American suck CTS.