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Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
sHoorINe AT BALLOONS.

The fact that the balloon Alabama was shot at the other day while sail ing over Alabama. recalls the experi- ence of MT. Glidden, as his balloon sailed over a Vermont farm a year ago. In neither case was any damage done, but 1t Is not pleasant to con- template such peril in consequence of the ignorance or malice of the peo- pie who observe the balloon in the air. These occurrences have created a demand for the enactment of laws protecting the balloonists and making the penalty heavy for those who in- dulge in such irrational sport" Of course, men who do this have no nor al sense of the enormity of their of- fense, but they may be made to real ize the peril of such conduct to them selves by the prompt action of state authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
IKE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
HIS SUSPICIOUS ACTS

Say. old man." Mason exclaimed. looking up as Forrestar came in, can you wait about five minutes7 There's a letter ought to get out quick
 "Of course I can wait" said For rester. "Go ahead"
 Forester strolled to the window as Mason turned again to his stenogra- pher He stood looking idly down at the monday crowd in Michigan ave- nue.
 It was a bleak, chilly day after 6 week of sunshine, and everybody seem ed to be hurrying to get away from the lake wind. No! Here were two per- sons on the street who were not hurry ing.
 A man-not old. but walking feebly and hesftatingly-was being led along by a girl of 8. Under one of the mans arms was tucked violin and the child carried a decrepit camp stool
 Near the corner, at the outer edge of the pavement, they stopped. The child unfolded her camp stool and seat battered tin cup from his pocket and placed it in her lap. Then he stationed himself beside her, laid the violin un- der his chin and drew his bow across it's strings.
 As the first notes of "The Beautiful Blue Danube" came raspingly from the violin the group nearest the sound-a bevy of girls-started, laughed and then hurried away.
 The people hastened by. Some veer- ed toward the inner edge of the side walk as they came abreast of the mu- sician Some walked close up to the child and looked curiously into the empty cup. Most of the passers hur- ried straight ahead, apparently uncon- scious of the player and the little child.
 By Georgel" muttered Forester. Think of hearing yourself make all that noise and not getting anything for it!"
 A youth, shabbily dressed, with his hands in his pockets, slackened his pace as he approached the two, looking at the cup, then walked on to the cor ner, where he stood at the curbstone, watching the stream of carriages and automobiles on the boulevard.
 Presently a girl fell behind her com panions and dropped a coin into the cup, smiling into the upturned face of the child, who gazed after her as she hurried along the street.
 That's a beginning, anyway" thought Forester, with a whimsical feeling of relief.
 A sweet faced elderly woman paused,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
"A GREAT NEW HIGHLANDER:

The death of the Rev. Edward Ever ett Hale, at the age of S7, will create a feeling of regret in all parts of the country. He was eminent as a schol- ar, clergyman, author and citizen, and his kindly feeling for his felloWmen and his sincerity in everything he un- dertook imp essed the people with the nobility Of his soul. His only literary contemporaries were Thomas Went worth F1igginson and Mrs. Julia Ward Howes and New England was proud of them for their great ability.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

will probably find more than one vfc- tim of his wilful driving and ruthless methods. Men may be praising him today as one of the greatest men the country has ever produced; but there are not a few aching and resentful hearts here and there who would tell you another story about him. And though his brusque, forceful manner has succeeded, not every one who im- itates his methods is sure to do so.
 The Ideal man Is he who combines both tact and force; but 1t is rarely that he appears in this world. For a portraiture of him in fiction there Is no better place to look than into the stirring pages of the story by Fred erick Palmer entitled "The Big Eel low"
 Anyhow, one who wants to round out his life systematically and to make 1t count. ought to examine himself now and then to see whether he would be marked plus in tact but minus in force, or vice versa, and if there be deficiency in one direction or the oth- CT, to take vigorous measures toward counteracting 1t. For persons con- scious that they need more strength and resolution I recommend a more earnest devotion to truth and to moral principles. If we can once get a firm grip on some things worthy to be be- lieved and to be defended, then we shall not mind dlsagreeing with per sons occasionally. It will seem to us of more importance to stand right than to curry favor here or there. Not that we need abandon the courteous attitude but we must become more resolute. persevering and undaunted in the service of noble ideals.
 But if the scales show that we are | underdeveloped in tact, one way to remedy that unfortunate situation is through the cultivation of a. larger love for human beings. He who cares really for men and women, not be- l cause they happen to be rich or learn ed or because he can use them as tools, but because they are children of the same God mixtures of the same human ingredients, will never con sciously slight or hurt any person. reason why certain classes were in | other generations generally overlook ed and are now being more tenderly considered is that there is far larg- CT fund of compassion in the world than ever before. We cannot be very comfortable and forget altogether the men working in the mines. the chill dren condemned to labor when they ought to be at school or at play the sufferers from tuberculosis, the vic- l tins of outrage and massacre.
 If forceful people did but know, tact would often help them to attain their ends where now they are just failing. Driving along a country road noticed sign, All fishing and hunting for bidden under penalty of the law" A little further on another landowner had adopted a different method of pro- tecting his property. His sign read, "All persons are kindly requested not to fish on hunt cn t.ese premises' From whose territory do you think poachers are most likely to keep away?
 THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

and things must have proved to be a sort of godsend in the economies of the family where there are several girls. When fashion directed that wo- mans headgear should be the biggest ever, and be trimmed for mass ef- fects with every old thing, she opened the door of opportunity for all the left over ribbons and frumpery, and put top -knot-high many things which might have soon appeared at a rum- mage sale. Where the trimming is piled on 1t is not easy to detect whether the headpiece is home made. or a professional creation. These big hats are not works of art, although a few of them do show a harmony of lines and color which is surprising. A very few do seem to be in form and arrangement worthy of being called pretty. The toad beneath the toad stool could never have expected human beings ever to so nearly approach his style, but the rummage sale and the tooth of time will make an end of it all.
 The Golden Rule Is everywhere rec ognized as the keystone to the Chris tian arch. That it is a good rule the devil himself has never dared to de- ny: but it is cherished more than it is practised; and while it stands for permanent peace the world prefers to put billions annually into armaments than to be elevated to the harmony and freedom which means perpetual peace; and this rule was meant to ap- ply to our relations with all of Gods creatures as well as our fellow men. This rule embodies more truth and power than was ever put into the same number of words in any lan- guage. Man is indebted to the birds in the air and the worms in the ground for the services rendered for his ben eft, and little does he realize how even the things he despises work to- gether with him for good. The toad in the grass swelled up by his glut- tony is not so much more ridiculous ceit.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
SUNDAY MORNING TALK.
A DESIRABLE DUAL ALLIANCE

Why are tact and force so seldom combined in one Individuality? Are they necessarily incompatible? Here is Richard Roe, a man of exquisite sensibilities, courteous and even diplo- matic in all his approaches to his fel- lows. He never rides rough shod over any one, never calls man a liar or even an undesirable citizen. He Is always seeking to placate and persuade others, to unify dtscordant elemetns,, to avoid dissensions, quarrels and rup- lures; yet Roe often fails to bring things to pass simply because he lacks force.
 But John Doe does not lack force. It is his trump card. He Is one of those men who get their pictures in the magazines that make speciality of exploiting successful men; no mat ter how their success was accomplish ed. But if you go back over the track along which Doe sped his steed you
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
FLAG DAY.
Governor Weeks Asks for Observance
 of Monday. June IA.

The following Flag day proclamation was issued yesterday by Governor Weeks
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
 Frank B. Weeks, Governor.
 A Proclamation. In obedience to the statute I hereby appoint Monday. the fourteenth day of June next ensuing, as
 FLAG DAY, recommending it's observance generally throughout the state and especially re- questing that suitable exercises be held in the public schools, to the end that the people may not be forgetful of the significance of our country's flag, of the devotion it has inspired, and of the priceless heritage whose emblem it is. Given under my hand and seal of the state, at the capitol in Hartford this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and nine. and the independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty-third.
 FRANK B. WEEKS. By His Excellency's Commands:
 MATTHEW H ROGERS,
 Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
Quite a Feature.

The managers of the Norwich cen tennial celebration have secured quite a feature for their parade in getting the secretary of the navy to order the practice cruise squadron from Annap- oils to send it's 590 midshipmen to par ticipate. The squadron will arrive be- times in New London, and the com- mittee will furnish transportation for the men to Norwich and back, July 5. Stamford Advocate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
New Haven poina the Camel Aot.

It will not take many more state legislative straws to break the back of patience among the citizens of this city, and we are not so sure that the signing of the Fertman bill would not have caused such a result.-New Ha- ven Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

MT. Leonard Ayers finds that in fif- ty-fire American cities S00,0OO children failed to pass examinations this year, a Loss of s14.0oo,ooO to the cities. He says the fault is with the schools, not with the children. Quite likely.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

A Savannah. Ga, man was arrested for swearing about the results of the ball game, but when the judge learned the score Of the home team he dis charged the prisoner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

There Is nothing the matter with the vote of confidence the legislature has given Highway Commissioner Macdonald. It has given him the power and assistants he asked for.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Jack London says he has been af- fiicted with i've deadly diseases within a month and he is a living example of what may run through a mans mind.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Tn front of the child the youth stop- ped and stood for a moment.
 The hand nearest her jerked out Of his pocket. A sudden weak ray oi sunshine caught the glint of a small coin as 1t fell into the cup. Then the shabby youth slouched rapidly around the corner out of sight.-Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

The chief of police of New Haven rises to say that New Haven is not as bad as painted. No city would care to be photographed, though. just as it is at times.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

The trusts are said to count up 240 in the entire country, and to represent capital of seven billions. The trust busters must buckle on their armor to stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Some men feel sure that a proper test of whiskey cannot be made un- less they put down gallon. It takes them some days to make a report.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Gen. o. o. Howard has the distinc- ton of being the last surviving corps commander of the civil war. The vet erans hold him in high esteem.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

When President Taft realizes what preparations Norwich is making for his reception little thing like con- gress cannot keep him away.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

The reputation of the St. Louis packing houses makes the non-m meat eaters smile. for they know that they are safe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Happy thought for today; There are a great many men who cannot stand prosperity. but all of them would like to try it just once.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

President Taft ought not to have gone back to three meals so soon when he is coming to the NO Breakfast" town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

John Mitchell is willing to go to congress if the people desire; and it looks as if he was slated to go up higher.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Attention is now being called to the fact that in this country there is only one Seattle. and just now all roads lead that way.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

When some of our lawmakers are pointed out it Is not strange that peo- pie wonder how they ever won such distinction.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Why should flair play for the negro" be the cry? Let's change that for fair play for every human being.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

The senators who are calling La Toilette names simply show that they have felt the sting of his penetrating facts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
The Circulation of The Bulletin.

The Bulletin has the largest cir culatien of any peper in Eastern Connecticut, and from three to four times larger than that of any in Norwich. It is delivered to over 5000 of the 4.O5s houses in Nor wich. and reed b.. ninety-three per cent. of the people. In windhar 1t is delivered to over 900 houses. in Putnam and Danielson to over HOO, ana in all of these places 4 is considered the local daily.
 Eastern Connecticut has forty nine towns. one hundred and sixty i've post office districts and forty one rural free delivery routes.
 The Bulletin is sold in every town and on all of the R. E. D. routes in Eastern Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

It Was Announced at Washington that three naval officers were de- tached from active duty. They are Rear Admirals. H. N Manney and J. N. Hemphill and Commander c. F.. Perkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

The man familiar with animals real izes how comparatively dull man is. The cat. the dog and the horse hear sounds he wots not of. The horses ear Is the outpost's guard in war-the severed ear of the dog the sheep's protection in Greece-for the shep- herds cut one ear off to keep 1t from closing while the dog sleeps and giv- ing the wolves their Opportunity Any of these creatures hear infinitely more than a man. In fact, all dumb crea- lures have an acute sense of sound; and the difference in sounds, for the insects in the forest will stop their noises upon the approach of man, but a whole herd of cattle will not disturb them. I have noticed that my dog in the house is the first to hear noises, and so delicate is his sense of steps that he can tell when small dog is trotting over the concrete walk on the other side of the street from hearing alone. There is no cause for complaint here. for We all know that man often hears too much as it is. All nature is keyed up to the correct vibration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

took something from her purse and handed 1t to the child. Then a pros porous looking man tossed a piece of silver toward the cup as he passed It fell to the ground and the child left her stool hastily to pick 1t up from under the feet of needless pedestrians.
 Business is looking up," commented Forester, encouragingly, to himself.
 The strains which the fiddler was wrestling from the reluctant instrument had changed to The Carnival of Venice" The bleak wind fiuttered the cotton skirts of the child about her knees. The shabby youth had left the much apparent interest, the array in a milliner's window. The shifting crowd moved on again, unheeding.
 Trades getting dull," reflected For rester, at his window.
 The violin walled on. The child sat holding her battered cup hstlessly in her lap. The shabby youth moved of down the street.
 Up the avenue came a group of young clubmen-Eay. dressed accord ing to the last word of fashion.
 As they came abreast of the musician and the child one of them halted-a smooth shaven, round faced youngster. He called to his companions as they were passing on and beckoned with his walking stick. They turned back and each one, laughing, plunged his hand into his pocket. A little shower Of silver coins dropped into the cup. The child gazed up at the circle of gay face&e smiling shyly, half bewildered by her suddenly acquired riches.
 As the merry company moved away Forester was aware of the shabby youth slowly approaching once more.
 'Hello," ejaculated Forester, mem tally, a sudden suspicion coming into his mind. If that young scoundrePs getting ready to grab that cup I'll give him thrashing If I have to chase him all the way down Michigan avenue to do it." He leaned forward, watching eagerly.
 The youth. his hands still in his pockets, came nearer the musician and the girl. He hesitated and threw a furtive glance about him. Forester pressed closer to the window.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Perhaps you do not know that the average rate of mortality is seventeen to the thousand and hat the city where 1t Is so low is very rare. That means a great changeNin population in half a century. The burials here have aver aged between five and six hundred an- nually for good while and the births are a little more than that sometimes and sometimes little less. It is won derful how closely the balance of life and death is kept up. And in fifty years there are 25,000 born and 25.O00 have passed on to their reward. The proverb that "the good die young" is founded upon the fact that man is prone to sin, and that the abiding place of innocence Is infancy. It goes with out saying that there have been great changes here in Norwich since 1859 There rest in Yantic cemetery 15,000 souls-it is a populous city of silence and silence is said to be the perfectest herald of joy"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
THE MAN WHO TALKS

I have never felt afraid of my fellow men whether they were good, bad or indifferent. and \ believe l have mixed with all kinds lWhere the good and the evil meet on the level do not see why good influences should not stand an equal chance with the other kind; but we are told they do not. The sharpers will do you, and I confess I have been done brown by them. In one or two instances l confess that deserved to be. In mixing have be- come satisfied that one-half the world Is not more than half as good as it thinks that 1t is, and the other half Is not near as black as 1t is painted. It is a good thing to have ones eyeteeth cut, and 1t appears % be impossible to get them cut in good society. Most good men are only seconds in grace; and most bad men are somewhat bet ter than the devil. It beats all how polite and courteous some villains are. The man wko keeps his eyes open and his head level is seldom beaten at any game. The game of life is on every day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

The following Flag day proclamation was issued yesterday by Governor
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-20

Mrs Conklin, the Extra milliner,
received telegram last Sunday morn
ing conveying the sad intelligence that
her father was dead out at Pueblo,
Colorado. They had prepared the
body for burial; the distance was so
great, and it was such a busy time
that Mrs. COnklin requested them to
lay the good man away to rest in that
city in the shadow of the mig hty
Rocky Mountains.
A new Cemetery Association was
organized at Extra last Saturday even
ing by eIectlng these officers
j. w. Jensen, President
Oscar Hunt, Vice-President.
l.. j. Oldaker, Secretary.
j B. Connrardy, Treasurer.
Mrs. Joe Gearheart,
Mrs Lissie Gault,
Mr.. Clarence Masching,
Board of Trustees
This is dOsOmething organization
and about the first move will be to
tear down the old fence and erect d
new one Then man will be employed
to devote his entire time to beautifying
the yard.
Az Wis CeLneGSTy iu6eGluR HeIu lhSO
saturday evening it was agreed that
everybody would tell their neighbor
and have him inform two friends that
on Tuesday morning. May %, they
would meet at the Extra Cemetery
with rakes, shovels, axes and deter
mination in their. eyes to clean the
yard of every last vestige of weeds,
leaves and dead grass. If you have
a loved one buried there be on hand
that day to assist in this much needed
work; if not may be you havean absent
friend who has a relative sleeping
there; buff not maybe you will, in the
goodness of your heart, give one day
to this laudable enterprise Telephone
President }. w. Jensen or Secretary
l.. J. Oldaker and tell them you will
meet them at the cemetery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-20
Bethel Breezes Blow

M. t. Foley lost valuable horse
last week by lightning,
Otto Finch and family visited Sun
day at W w. WestOn's.
Mrs. Reuchling was a Tuesday call
er with her sister, Mrs. Gray.
Walter Estes and wife spent Sunday
at his parental home.
Earl Turner spent Saturday and
Sunday with his parents.
J. M. Edwards and family we're Sun
day visitors with Tom Sweeps.
Nellie and Clarence Turner spent
Sunday at their parental home.
John Sampson was entertained Sun
day at the J. Nj. Edwards home.
Bessie Watson passed Saturday and
Sunday at the Gene Clark home.
Fl. w. Stearns and family we're Sun
day callers on James Clark and wife =.
Will and Lester Olson spent Sunday
with their friends, Ray and Charley
Duvall.
Alice Estes and Hulda Johnson we're
SUNDAY guests of their friend Nina
Weston.
j H Maharg and wife Of Audubon
were Monday caller with their daugh-
ter, Minnie
L. M. Estes left Saturday evening
with carload of fne cattle for the
Chicago markets.
Frank Duvall and wife were Sunday
visitors with her parents, Mr.. Griffin
and family, of Viola.
T. H. Turner and daughter, Nellie
Turner, were Monday callers at the
Will Hendricks home.
Bessie Turner is the pOssessor of a
new piano which Jake Ruhs of Audi.
bon brought out last week.
S. NJ. Turner of Pleasant PLANE ar.
rived last Thursday to visit with his
brother, T. a. Turner, and family He
returned home Monday.