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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
nThe Tub cure.y

The Bellville (Ga.) Freeman says fad in society there now is The Tub Cure" which is explained as follows
 Tn this the patient arises just as the crisp air of the morning is mel lowed by the first sunbeam. An ordi- nary wash tub is then filled with hot water and soapsuds, into which vari ous articles of linen are thrown. After they are thoroughly saturated the pa tient takes them up one at a time and ruDs them briskly up and down on the washboard placed in the tub. This is kept up until the hands, arms and face are glowing pink The patient then goes into the open air and hangs all the linen articles on a line stretch ed for that purpose. The one complet- ing the task first announces the time to the others over the telephone. and Is entitled to a prize. It is exciting sport and also invigorating exercise"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

his clothes. They found his watch and a ring, and located the $2 bill. The overlooked
 That's all have said Chisholm. He was talking to the man who had taken his $2 bill. was going to use that to buy grub with until l got home.'
 "'You're a blanked, cheap. mean cuss,' snorted the bandit. Fact of the matter is that man mean enough to travel with only $2 in his pockets ought to starve and thirst to death. But I'm going to give you a dollar back, and I'm doing it just to let you know, blank you, that you are deal ing with a gentleman
 And the holdup man fshed out a silver dollar and handed it to Chis- holm."
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Little Anna Stadt of Chippewa will within a day or two receive a Carne-' gie medal for saving the life of Nina Greenwood last summer. The Green wood child had got over her depth in Chippewa Creek, when Anna Stadt, only nine. went to her assistance and after hard struggle, brought her companion to the shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
The Circulation of The Bulletin.

The Bulletin has the largest clr. culation of any paper 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.ob3 houses in Nor wIch, and read b.: ninety three per cent of the people. In windham It is delivered to over 900 houses in Putnam and Danielson to over HOO. and in aI of these places t Is considered the local daily.
 Eastern Connecticut has forty nine towns. one hundred and sixty five post ofiice districts and forty one rural free delivery routes.
 The Bulletin is sold in every town and on all of the R. F. D. routes in Eastern Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

Mandy picked up her bucket and started for the door. q reckon bet ter wipe up the front stairs, Mis- James?" she inquired. "Bettern't lY'
 Mrs. James nodded and Mandy back ed through the door.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The football limp is excusable, but the football black-eye is. a disgrace to the game.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

The day is coming when. the Bow cry of Norwich will not be so near to it's front entrance The day of bet ter taste is not far distant.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

Patten is never asleep to the oppor- tunity when there Is a chance for a rake-off. He steers the millions his way and lets his piety take care of itself. f
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

A western prophet feels warranted. in saying that everybody will wear wings one of these days except, possi- bly, the@ampaign liar"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

A postmaster who resigned has been adjudged insane and locked up. This shows that the only safety for post masters lies in holding on to their jobs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

President Taft may not find it so easy to step down and out at the end of four years. if the people order him to "sit down and stay setl"
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The little girl who defined the word gentleman" for her teacher as "a man you don't know very we'll" did not get so wide of the mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

/ The English suffragettes have some mighty bad characters among them This is what is happening to good society most all the time
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

Women. as a rule" remarked the moralizer, have poor heads for rnath- ematics.y True" re1oined the demor- alizer. Out they try awfulIy hard to make their own figures count"-Chi-
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The difference between weed and loafer is. that the one can be pulled up and thrown away. and the other must be provided with cold victuals. pt least
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The momentous political issues will be settled in all parts of the land on this day of our Lord.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

That something good can come out of Nazareth has been many times proven: A champion baseball team has come out of Pittsburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

Des Moines swore in hundred boys for police purposes on Halloween. That is one way of commanding good behavior on that tempting evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

When it comes to Tag day those of experience say that "a charity tag and a sweet girl make an irresistible. com bination."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

Happy thought for today: The am noyances of yesterday, if properly bur- jed, make room for joy today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

Sam Won Nostran of Chicago is model husband if he gave the prize he won as such right over to his wife for her delight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

The prediction that November is to be a warmer month than was October is pleasing to our ears if nothing else.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

There are fifty-six thousand loco motives in the United States and they are not always equal to the demands made upon them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02
DENTISTRY

The dental business established by my brother. whose assistant I was for many years, will be continued by me, assisted by Dr. V. D. Eldred.
 It will be a pleasure to see the former customers of my brother and as many new ones as win favor me with their patronage. Extracting 25c and up.
 noylsa DE cHAs. B. ELDRED.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-02

The public men who have been call- ing each other liars of late may be telling stories at the club tonight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
A substitut. Commandment.

Some changes in the Ten Command
ments to make them apply to modern
conditions are advocated by Thomas
n. Carver. professor of economies at
Harvard university. Professor Carver
in particular wants an entirely new
commandment dealing with the liquor
habit. He would have it taken the
place of the commandment which
reads: Thou shalt not take the name
of the Lord thy God in vain"
1.-THE employment of the word God
and like blasphemies as they are ut
tered today have lost their old time
significance" said Professor Carver
today. They are employed many
times from pure force of habit or an
unthinking utterance Of the first SEN
tence that comes to ones lips, and
are demonstrative of one who pos
sesses a dwarfed vocabulary, and a
lack Of breeding or good taste.
I'VE see on the other side the in
tense craving for stimulants holding
many people who have our lives in
their keeping, and once in the pos
session of their desires, danger hangs
over our being like the sword of Dam
ocles. Drinking is a hindrance to
any man who is placed in a position
of trust in these times of highly spe-
cialized life"
His substitute commandment would
read: "Thou shalt not drink to drunk
enness nor bewilder thyself with
strong drink."-Cambridge Despatch
in the New York Times.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
Why Do Men
DRINK?

When you stop to think of the terri
BILE results which come to men who in
dulge to excess in intoxicating bever-
ages, well may you ask Why DO men
drink? The fact simply stated Is "A
victim of the Drink Habit can no more
resist liquor than a man with ague can
stop shiVering" Drunkenness is a dis
ease and must be treated as such. The
intoxicants will be glad to know there
is a remedy which will restore theif
loved ones to lives OF sobrietY and use
fulness. Many thousands OF grateful
women praise Orrine for its benefits
Orrine has been known to effect cure
after all other means failed.
Paxson & Rockefeller, "a West Pat'lS
ST., Butte, Mont, tell about a case of
drunkenness of Is years standing.
Read what they say: "A gentleman well
drinker for twenty-five years stated he
had been entirely cured by Orrine. We
consider this a remarkable case, as this
gentleman has been treated three diff
ferent times at a well known Sana-
torium. This and other cases that have
come to our knowledge gives us conf
dence in your preparation, and 1t gives
us pleasure to recommend 1t to those
needing a reliable cure for intemper-
ance."
Orrine is prepared in two forms. No.
1. powder. absolutely tasteless and
odorless, given secretly in food or
drink. Orrine No. 2, in pill form, is
for those who wish to cure themselves.
antee is in each box. Write for Free
Orrine Booklet (mailed in plain sealed
envelope) to Orrine Co, BAT Orrine
Building, Washington. D. c. Orrine is
for sale in this city by n. ID. SEWN &;
Son.
They know Orrine is a reliable and
efflcacious remedy for drunkenness and
they will not offer you a substitute.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
HIS ONLY WEAKNESS.

A great man cannot always be
Judged by the quality and length of
his obituary, for about most public
men it is apparent too much Is often
said. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard, a
brave defender of the flag and the
friend of the oppressed of every race
and color cannot have too much said
Of him, for he was great as a soldier
for the preservation of the union on
the march to the sea and on the field
at Gettysburg, where for gallant con-
duct he received the thanks Of con-
gress, and he was great in the field
of philanthropy, where through edu-
cation and manual training he strove
to elevate the red man and the colored
man, and he has distinguished himself
in all great religious progressive move
ments. He made a few mistakes, the
worst of which was the establishment
Of the Freedman's bank which failed,
and was regarded as evidence that he
had too much faith in human nature"
Not SO bad a failing. General How
ard stood for righteousness just as he
stood for the flag; he stood for the
under dog in modern civilization and
never faltered. He enjoyed the full
confidence Of the government and Of
the people and his life is generally
recognized as a completed volume Of
good works. In his declining years
he was charged with taking himself
too seriously, but with his record in
all the commemorate walks Of life so
brilliant the world can excuse his
only weakness-what has come to be
recognized as "a good mans fault"
General Howard was brave and hon
est and energetic and alive to every
duty Of good citizenship
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
A NEW STUNT.

A new stunt and a new slogan is
what The Telegraph of that city gives
to New London.
Pull together and double the pop
ulation of New London in ten years!"
Good advice and a worthy ambition.
It would be great if it could be
accomplished, and why should it not
try?
Eastern Connecticut cities had not
much to show in the way of increased
population when the census of 1900
was taken, and some of them have
since suffered serious drawbacks. The
last double of population New London
made was not an accomplishment of
half century. She should go faster,
and it would please The Bulletin to
see that city get new gait, for that
would mean quicker stepping here, at
the head of tidewater.
There is no reason why these two
handsome New England cities should
be so slow and if they will just couple
up with the spirit of rs the spirit of
the goth century they will have a
span that can get under the wire
neck and neck by 1919.
Boston has created the spirit of 1915
and is concentrating herself upon this
six-year period. to create greater
Boston, to make permanent changes
which will speak for the ability and
progressive spirit of the present gener-
alton. This is a praiseworthy ambition
too, for the generation which leaves
nothing behind but a memorial to sloth
is indeed a foolish generation.
We are living in an age when con-
centration on the part Of the individ-
ual is a fad-a sign of progress. Con-
centration on the part of communi-
ties means increased energy to accom-
plish a single purpose.
New London is invited to concen-
trate for rapid growth, and Norwich
should concentrate to hold the first
place among eastern Connecticut cities
which it can lose by being too nappy!
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
The ARTIFICIAL LIMB.

A recent opinion of the New Jersey
supreme court that in awarding dam
ages for lost limbs the remarkable
advances made in mechanical limbs
must be considered, hence ordered a
new trial in the case of a little girl
who had been awarded IS. 500 for the
loss of a leg, has given a boom to
the artificial limb trade to which di-
rect attention has been called. As
TO the practical value Of the latest
rubber goods, we are told that there's
a conductor on an eastern railroad who
wears an artificial arm with a rubber
hand, and he holds his tickets between
his rubber finger and thumb while he
punches the pasteboards with his nat
ural hand. The flesh and blood limb
tires during this operation, but the
artificial ore is always fresh. A tel
egraph operator uses a rubber hand
in receiving and transmitting mes
sages, and he isn't troubled with writ
mrs cramp or telegrapher's paralysis.
= farmer in a southern state writes
that he can pick as much cotton and
saw as much wood in a day as any
one, although he wears q wooden leg.
and a signalman in the employ of a
large railroad AYERS that he can at
tend to his duties in an acceptable
manner with a cork lower limb"
There is no evidence that Judge
Garrison, who wrote the opinion, holds
any stock in an artificial limb factory.
and the wonder is how he came to
know that substitute arms, legs and
feet were SO near the real thing that
they must be considered in law, If not
quite as good, as a palliative in
the application Of damages. "The
world do moVei"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
WILL NOT ABANDON GRADUA-
TONS,

Someryille is the first large New
England city in which a strong move
ment has been made to abolish gram
mar school graduations because of the
extra expense to parents and the pro-
tests against the movement are GER
tainly signifieants since 1,400 residents
have signed petitions to have the
graduation day exercises continued
The plea for the change is based
upon the statements that the extrava-
gance of dress and ambition to keep
up overburdens one class, while the
unhappiness experienced by pupils
whose parents are not able to enter
the competition is wrong and indie
feasible.
A Boston paper, commenting upon
the issue, says:
Tile purpose in view might, as sug-
gested by a member Of the Somerville
school board. be accomplished by maxi
ing graduation simple affair and
limiting. as has been done in higher
Institutions. expenditures for clothes
Abolition of graduation is undesirable
in that it would wipe out one Of the
few letter days in many lives. To
parents who have gladly suffered that
their children might have modest ed
ucational advantages, it is an occasion
Of unselfsh pride. With many pupils
it puts a period to school days, mark
ing a sum of definite achievement.
Expense may be reduced, and GER
emory proitably curtailed, but formal
graduation itself should be retained
for what it means to many"
The trouble is not with the gradua-
ton exercises, but the senseless pride
in which there is no merit and which
might very properly be curbed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
auxinn up Small Towns.

The town of Taft in the state or
Texas, which has been entertaining
the president of the United States, is
the property of his brother, Charles p.
Taft. The residents are dependent up
on him for their employment, and it is
recorded that at the federal election
last November every vote in the town
was cast for the successful republican
candidate.
The town of Taft in the state of
Kansas has just been sold under the
hammer to prosperous farmer 1t
brought in the open market the sum of
$3.50. and the sale took everything in
it. The sale had been widely adver-
tised and brought together many bid
ders. It's original owner became the
victim of the free rural delivery which
wiped his possession off the post office
map, and by the prosperity Of the
farmers in the vicinity, who have
taken to the enjoyment of automobiles.
The trade of Shipton went to the town
of Salina. It is the intention of the
new owner to make the town live UP
to it's dignity.
The private ownership of towns has
its curiosity-provoking sides. We as
sumo that they are towns In fact as
well as in name and that they possess
the rights which attach to townships.
There are no privately owned towns
IN connecticut, Out II was HSNeflnc-
less the humorous idea of the late
James G. Patterson of Hartford that
it would not be impossible for the
heavily taxed public corporations to
buy enough small towns to hold the
balance of power in the state legisla-
ture. In his inimitable vein he would
grow eloquent over the possibilities,
even to the effect it might have upon
the ascendancy OF the small towns in
their control of the political life Of
the state.
It would be very amusing to see the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad company take over the own
ership Of Union, population 42s; the
Consolidated trolley company seize
Marlborough, population 1922; the
Southern New England company alb
sorb Andover, population 1855; the
Aetna life insurance company, Scot
land, population III. and so on. There
are q number of small towns in the
state which might be bought IN by
the public service corporations. They
have two representatives. a q rule in
the house of representatives and many
other independent privileges. There
are great possibilities in the private
ownership of towns should corpora
tons get wealthy and sassy enough.
1t is an amusing subject.-New Haven
rnal-Courier
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAKNESS.

The persistent opponents of Speaker
Cannon seem to be gaining over him
in public sentiment at the west. He
is not only charged with abuse of
power. but with having made all kinds
of political combinations to retain it
under his system of political rewards
and punishments in the house. The
Chicago News, reviewing the contro-
versy between Cannon and the insurg-
ents as it stands today, says:
when a man of the Cannon type
begins to scold and fume it is pretty
good sign that he realizes his political
downfall is near.
Leaders in politics who abuse their
power in disregard Of the popular will
and the public welfare ordinarily treat
public criticism with silent contempt.
Cannon now is irritated and worried.
1t is extraordinary that he should
make of a meeting of mayors called
to discuss municipal problems an oc
casion for defending his course as
speaker of the national house of rep
resentatives and abusing those who
have sought to mitigate the bleak
tyranny of his rule.
Speaker Cannon wants Senators
Cummins and LaFollette and the other
insurgents thrust out Of the republican
party. He wants to know whether
twenty insurgent representatives and
seven insurgent senators shall speak
for the entire republican organization.
That, however, is not precisely the
question. Instead, the question is
whether these insurgents or the Can
non-Aldrich coterie represent correct
~ the sentiment of the nation. Very
likely, when the matter comes to an
issue before the people, Mr.. Cannon
will find they are not in sympathy
with him or his methods.
1.-THE indications are that Joseph
Cannon is serving his last term as
speaker Of the national house of rep
resentatives. He has had his day"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-29
TIE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
THE MAID AND THE MAST

Il know it isn't the usual thing
nowadays for man to ask the consent
of his prospective father-in-law," be-
gan James Bradley, as Roger Wallace,
the veteran shipbuilder, looked up from
his desk and swung around in his Of
fee chair, but Sue and l thought it
would be much pleasanter if you ac-
knowledge your full and free consent.
Not but that 1 intend to marry her,
anyway" he finished half defiantly.
Right you %re, my boy" answered
the old gentleman. Il like your talk
and ! like you, but / have been think
ing for some time that you are not
developing into quite the shrewd bust
ness man that / expected. Bring your
wits and talents into playi Show us
a little of your mettlel Here, I'll leave
it as the story books do: Take the
wind out of my sails once in a business
deal and I'll give you my daughter and
any house in town you may select.
Isn't that fair?'
1T sounds fair enough" agreed the
younger man, but that's too tough a
proposition for me. l am doing well
in my lumber business-well enough to
support wife in good shape"
mo doubt! No doubt" assented
the shipbuilder. But speaking of
lumber reminds me of something in
your line that / want. I want another
mast for the Columbia that is ten feet
longer than the one you secured for
the Eagle"
"But. Mr.. Wallace" demurred Brad
ey that was the longest I've been
able to get for five years, and I'll war
rant there isn't it's equal in the state
that can be had for love or money
Those who have the goods simply will
not sell I know, for I've tried them
over and over again"
81 tell you I must have it, And 1
shall depend upon you to find it. Have
it here inside of a week and I'll write
you a check for $780,
Have you any idea where such a
tree grows?" asked Bradley, consider
ably discouraged.
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mo, not the slightest. But get it
anywhere and in any way and I'll ask
no questions. Should any trouble fol-
low, I'll stand behind you. Remem-
Der, thereIl be no questions asked"
In Just two days the tall, smooth
trunk of lordly tree was shipped
down to the works, where at once u
became the center of attraction. 1t
was a beautiful sight The old ship
builder proudly measured its precious
length himself and found it six feet
longer than he had dared to ask.
Splendid Splendid!" he exclaimed
excitedly. Where in the world did
you find such a beauty, Bradley? It's
by far the best I've had my eyes on for
twenty years. Where did you get it?'
mo questions asked" returned
Bradley with a slow smile as he
walked away.
Several days passed, but Roger Wal
lace could not forget the incident, and
the more lie thought about it the more
curious he grew. Finally he sent for
Bradley, and as the young man en-
tered the office Wallace said: Brad
ley, for once in my life I'll admit I'm
consumed with curiosity. OF course,
you needn't answer unless you choose,
but as a special favor / wish you
would tell me where you got that
splendid tree"
Cut it off your choice back lot"
answered Bradley.
what" Numbered the old man,
springing to his feet. Don't you know
that lot is the apple Of my eye?" But
something in the young mans face
caused him to wheel abruptly to the
window. where he stood GAZING out and
pulling savagely at his long gray mus
tache. Finally he turned back with his
usual pleasant smile and remarked
with a little catch in his voice:
boy, you've made good sooner than
I expected, for I'll admit that's one on
me. Come in again as soon as you and
Sue find a house that suits. Boston
Post
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THE JUBILEE BOOK.

The Jubilee Book, containing a
complete record of the celebration of
the 250th anniversary of the founding
of the town of Norwich, with complete
illustrations, containing at least 1907
600 words and so pages of portraits
and scenes of decorated streets and
sections of the parade, etc. The Bull
letin hopes to have the book ready for
delivery early in December. If you
have not ordered one, fill out the cou-
pom printed elsewhere and mail to
the Business Manager of The Bulle-
tin, Norwich. Conn"