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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
Where is Taft,s Residence?

Directory publishers have thrust a new kind of fame on President Taft. A month ago his name appeared in the directory Of the residents of Beverly, Mass. That was after he had started on his 13,e00 mile journey.
 When Mir. Taft arrived in Augusta. Ga. last Saturday 1t was found that the Augusta directory contained this entry: Taft, William H., President of the United States, Terrett Cottage, Summervifle." It is more than eight months aince Mir. Taft lived at that ad- dress and there are no present indica : tions that he will live there at any time in the future.
 Cincinnati, where MT. Taft has not nve6 for years. makes this claim: Taft, Hon. William H., President United States of America, Cincinnati address. 316 Pike street" That is the home of the presidents half brother, Charles F. Taft.
 Then in Washington MT. Taft figures thus: '"raft. William H., President of the United, States (after March 4), the White House"
 New Haven, Hot Springs and other places where the president occasional ly visits have not been heard from, but undoubtedly they will not overlook the glorious opportunity of listing the president as one of their citizens New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
EVERY SONG A MESSAGE.
An Old Song Sung in a New Way is a
 New Song.

Music is a vital part of every great religious awakening. Snatches of the hymns used in the revival are heard in all parts of the city.
 It is a difficult task to recall any great religious awakening where the singing of the people has not held a very important part. During the re- cent great and lasting awakening in Wales singing was one of it's chief as sets. In their homes, on the streets, and down in the mines could be heard the melodies of the gospel hymns, at any time of day or night. and one of the best liked and most used, translat- ed into English, means Bend Me, Lord to Thy Will" Can you sing that from the heart? One who visited them in their time of rejoicing was asked if in some other place the same revival experiences would be enjoyed. and his reply was Yes, if you will sing" The thought of retaining the privilege of praising God from a paid quartette, and giving it to the people themselves. so that all will get the blessing, is one of the many benefits derived from a campaign such as this. The teach ing of new hymns, and the interpreta- tion of old ones in a new way so that the message will come to us in a new light. is to me one of the secrets of evangelistic singing. An old song sung in a new way is a new. song. The thought of singing to fill in time, or
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
New Coins Are Impractical.

The change in the designs of the $20 and S10 gold pieces in 1907 and the S5 and s2.50 in 1908, which by many has been considered an improvement in an artistic sense, cannot be so re- garded in a commercial sense. as on acconnt of the character of the pres ent designs they are not fit for active circulation, and the loss by abrasion will be very rapid. The old designs were prepared with a view to their being used in active circulation. for which they were admirably adapted. The present designs of the gold coins having been adopted. no change can be made without special authority from congress until a period of twen- ty-fve years has elapsed.
 The recent change in the design of the 1-cent piece is not at all popular. On account of the very slight increase in the thickness of this coin, which is due solely to the high relief of the design. there has been much com plaint from the manufacturers and users of slot machines and automatic cash registers, as on account of the thickness these pieces cannot be used in many of the machines.
 The only coin the design of which can now be changed without special authority from congress is the scent nickel piece No change can be made in the designs of the half or quarter dollar or the dime until I917. the de- sign Of these pieces having been adopted in -November Circular of the National City Bank New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
A Test of citizenship.

They set up a great catouse because there wasn't one of the twenty four members of a history class at Brown university who could give the full names of the president of the United States, the governor of Rhode Island, the mayor of Providence and any jus tice of the United States of Rhode Island supreme court. Try some such set of questions yourself and see how you like it.-Worcester Gazette.
 Those educated men of Maryland who boldly tried the test and failed can perhaps find some consolation in this. Ex-Governor Warfield also can feel that he acted wisely in not &C., cepting the challenge of MT. Archibald H. Taylor, even though some charity lost money by his refusal to tackle the questions. In Maryland had the amendment passed, these questions which Rhode Island college men could not answer were to be asked of colored men who have had little time and few opportunities for education. They may look simple, but they were trick ques- tions, put there by sharp men for po- litical purposes. For this and other reasons the voters of Maryland up with their big stick and knocked questions, educational test and the whole crook ed scheme into smithereens. That was the voters answer to the Straus puzzle Baltimore American.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
The "Paraorsph eanner.o '

Secretary Tom Smith of Tammany Hall has smashed an old campaign tra- dtion and given a solar plexus to a flourishing industry by barring the campaign button from the present con- test. There were loud walls at Tam many Hall yesterday when he an- nounced his verdict, and several hun dred hungry eyed youths who had been waiting on the sidewalk outside turned away disappointed.
 We've cut the campaign buttons out" said Secretary Smith. "The world moves and the campaign button has had it's day. We have found out by experience that the $15.000 to $25,- 100 that we put into buttons every year is practically wasted. This year we decided to put the money in paragraph banners.
 Each banner contains a number of paragraphs relating to the campaign. We'll change the paragraphs every week and in that way we think we'll get a lot more for our money than if we put out a lot of buttons for young sters to play with. The average voter will not Nrsr campaign buttons any more. Tle paragraph banners are the things. New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13

give the speaker an opportunity to finish preparing his address, or for the satisfaction of the esthetic and music ally inclined portion of a congregation, is all lost sight of in this purpose. Every song has a message" and if this message to the heart of the listen- CT is not brought out and driven home it has no place in a religious service. Singing draws people out of themselves and into the sunshine of Gods love when nothing else will do it. People come to me everywhere I go and tell me '"Fhe singing has helped me so much and showed me where 1 really was. and now I am going to be a bet ter Christian" The power of song is shown by the result of the outdoor song service. It brings men out of the saloons into the street to listen, and even draws them up to the corner where we have been standing. The power of song to move the hearts of men has been nightly demonstrated in the after service, when, with the pray CTS. the invitation is given softly and pleadingly in song, and men and wom- en have responded time and time again when they could not be other wise moved for God and right. The congregational singing has improved wonderfully since the meetings have begun because the friends begin to see what a large part in the service the praise can fill. God bless you in your singing, and during all your life do not neglect to Praise God, from ,whon all blessings flow
 D. LANSING SOONER.
 Norwich, Nov. 10. 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
Smooth but unconvineina.

Yasuya Uchida who will soon suc- ceed Baron Takahira as ambassador to Washington, rises in Vienna to main- tain that the ''open door" in Manchuria is just exactly what Japan most wants. Nothing, he says. could more closely cement relations between the United States and Japan than for the United States to share with Japan all oppor- tunities in Chinese territory. The basis of Japan's East Asian policy is the principle of the "open door" and China's territorial integrity. No idea of exclusive sway in China ever enter e the minds of Japanese statesmen, !io insists. And it is pure fiction to sav that Japan is striving for pre- dominance in the Pacific.
 MT. Uchida is diplomat-unlike our A!r. Crane-and knows what to say and when to say it. But in the face O masses of testimony to the contrary and in the face of the provisions of the recently made Chinese Japan treaty. in which Japan made the terms and China submitted because she could not fight, MT. Uchidas diplomatic outgiv- i1gS are not at all conyincing.-Louis- vile Courier Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
 WITHOUT DENoMINATloNAL BIAS
Five Full Weeks Meetings Have Been Attended With Increasing Interest.

After a careful and almost constant observation of the work Of Dr. Slough and his associates. l am free to say I consider it the most effective of any similar effort that has ever been un- dertakan in this city. It has been so entirely without deneminational bias. and so completely given over to the one object of eievating the moral and religious tone of the community, that it seems to me to merit the commen- dation of every citizen who values the good reputation of the town.
 Continued for five full weeks. the meetings have been attended with ever increasing interest and good results, and I believe their influence for good will long continue. Dr. Slough, whose ability and zeal are seldom equaled, Rev MT. Cunningham. who does won derful work both with his cornet and as preacher; Mir Spooner, whose fine leadership has held together the mag nificent great chorus, and MT Her ring, whose beautifully rendered solos have touched so many hearts. all these make a combination of Christian work CTS of exceptional ability and power. Their efforts here have their complete justification in the results already at- tained as we'll as those which will surely follow.
 COSTELLO LIPPITT.
 Norwich, November II. 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
The Muskrat.

The muskrat industry is at high water mark in Maryland this season. and the tra ppers of the Eastern shore report a s300000 harvest in prospect. -Boston Transcript.
 The muskrat has an eternal abiding place in the hearts of thousands of Toledo people. and they win resent the Boston idea of putting a dollar mark before him. No greater offense has been committed against this inno- cent little animal since the New York Sun inadvertently gave him a bushy tail.
 The Toledo muskrat is not @ com mercial proposition. He is a senti- ment. We think of him in soft. musi- cal cadences. and hail him us the sa- vory representative of the summer sunshine and golden splendors of au- tumn. He comes from valley of dreams. rich and sweet with the bless ings of heaven. The Toledo muskrat is not d commodity. Skinned to the pink of perfection. parboiled and fried he is a poem.-Toledo Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
MT. Justice Peckhan.

Of all the honorable justices of the supreme court of the United States. the late Rufus w. Peckham was the least in the public eye. After his ap- pointment to the bench by President Cleveland in 1895 he devoted himself exclusively to the duties of his emi- nent position. He accepted no outside appointments and made no public ad- dresses. To the very last. though un- der the sentence of death and suffer- ing great pain, he did his work un internationally and thoroughly. There would have been no impropriety in a less secluded career, of course; indeed, it might be argued that the justices of the highest tribunal in the land may properly help to mould public opinion by extra judicial utterances. But Mir Peckham was able to give his country especially valuable service in his own way. He came of a distinguished fam fly and his father was a member of the New York supreme court: the bent q. his mind was distinctively legal. Whoever may be made his successor, his loss will be deeply felt by his col leagues.-Provdence Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
EnaIand,s sehooIairI Scouts.

Schoolgirl troops of scouts is the latest thing in military defense in Eng land. Two or three years ago Major Baden Powell, the defender of Mafe- king, organized the boy scouts. and the idea took such a strong hold on the imagination of young Britons that there are now many thousands of them throughout the kingdom. On ,Satur- days every heath, common and public park of any size in and around Lon don swarms with these young scouts, who are taught how to follow a trail. make camp and d thousand and one other things that scout must know These lads, when they get old enough, will. it is hoped join the territorials, which correspond to our national guard.
 The country having gone scout crazy. it is not surprising to learn that the girls of England have followed their brothers. We publish two photo graphs taken at display by the Sec ond Reigate troop of Girl Scouts at Reigate, Surrey. In one a cyclist ann bulance corps is shown; the other is a field kitchen scene.-New York Even ing Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
Governor Corner Talks to Taft.

Governor Conner Is one of the Ala bama politicians who are attempting to make capital out of an efIoIt to pass an amendment to the state c"l'- stitution providing for prohibition for all time The state is split vile open on this constitutional amendment question. and the governor oni his followers tried to use the Taft banquet as a means Of boosting the'r cause.
 The governors speech was dcliv- cred directly to the president. Here Is a sample Of the tone of it:
 We have heard of you. Mir. Presi- dent. We didn't discover you. We have heard of you in the Philippires. in Cuba. as a steam roller in Chicaco. as the King Bee in Washington. Tn fact. they tell me you run things down there.'
 A statement that women in Birm- ingham's best families bear children at least once in every two years was another of the governors delicate re- marks; then look at this dldressec 70 the president of the United States:
 "I have 10000 children and 5OCO0 of them colored. You can't beat that, can your"
 The governors attempt to make pc- litical capital out of the Taft ban auet was apparent when he turned 10 the president and said:
 'I notice you haven't taken muSh water
 You don't limit the drinking of wa ter. do you?" said the president with a feeble effort at a smile.
 Neither do we limit the drinking 9f whiskey." said the governor, "bJt we limit the place of drinking it. You can go to many a home here. as fire mansions us anywhere. and get any thing you care to drink. even water"
 It was this remark. however. that gave the diners the opportunity Of showing just how much they cared for their governor:
 'I am told" said he. still addressing the president. that you need jus lice of the supreme court. end we have plenty of good bright lawyers right here who could All that office with h pnor. And understand that you need A minister to China. If you can't find a uybody else who wants the j1b, just gi NC it to me"
 For a few seconds the big audience ". ls absolutely quiet: then they be- ga D to applaud. until finally the bug ba. 7quet hall was ringing with cheers of approval. It was a hint b Mir. Tatf to relieve Alabama by inflicting a tr'rden upon China. The governor Ioola d embarrassed.-Sun Report Bir- min gham (Ala.) Dinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
Our Navy tiopeIessIy Rehind.

The United States government Is turning out great battieships at cost of three quarters of million dollars apiece. which are capable of making a little more than T knots speed.
 The British government is putting afloat arnoreG cr6isers which are merely lighter 5attleshiPs W hich have q speed of 27 knots an hour.
 tNhas thot means is that in naval battle the British ships could walk all around" the American ships-could overtake them or run away from them as the need might be. Does anybody daurt which would have the better of the fight?
 Tested by the rules on which Great Britain and Germany are now build ing their warships. every battleship of the United States now in commission is an obsolete yessel.-Hartford Times
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
To Reoulate tbs Drink H.b;t.

The United States Steel corporation finding that the drink habit interferes with the manufacture of coke in its business will try to regulate the drink ins of some 25.000 workers in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, according to a Pitts3urg despatch to the New York Commercial. In attempting this regu- iation it VIII not adopt methods sanc- toned by prohibifionists. On the con- traiS 1t Wiil add the making of beer to its long list of varied activities, and wht T the coke workers are de- psndetlt upon the corporation for their beer supply the corporation will tell them p hen and where they may drink The nited States Steel corporation is no stranger 10 the advantages of com tiration .and it's first move will be the investment of $10. GOO in get tins possession of the nine breweries in Fayette county. 1t is shown by sta- tlstics gathered by the corporation thst each pay day the coke workers drink not wisely but too much. Many buy beer in bulk. take it home, and forget ali about the coke ovens. Vast quantities of coke. are ruined because the men vii! not attend to business. Then there is another side to it. It is said that 15 per cent. of the crimes in the county are committed within for weight hours after pay day.
 The corporation plans to increase the number of licensed saloons in the county, but to stop the sale of liquor in bulk This plan is said to have been approved not only by the liquor sellers but by other business men and most of the taxpayers.
 The scheme is interesting. So far as appears. the corporation is influ- enced by no consideration other than what it believes to be good business policy. What is proposed is not re- formatory in the popular sense under stood by most reformers. All the
 anne if the effort to make the men control their appetites so as to lessen the mum per of days of idleness due to drinking, the men and their families, no less than the corporation, will be helped.-Hartfo.-3 Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
THE WoMEN5 WORK.
A Broader Sympathy for Humanity
 Has Grown from the Work.


 The part taken by the women of Norwich in the evangelistic movement has been the undercurrent to the full with it a tremendous force. either for good or evil and it has been gratify- ing that so many have helped to turn the tide of influence in the right direc- tion
 At the two special meetings for wo- men there was the tone of assent to the words spoken both by Rev. F. O. Cunningham and Rev. H. W. Slough, and the music had it's own tender charm that touched many heart
 One of the most beautiful ministra- tions was the flower service. Many a home has been made brighter and happier by a flower with its message of cheer and comfort, lovingly bestow- ins of the city It has been d rare privilege. out of which has grown a broader sympathy for humanity.
 The sunset ser7 ice" for flickering age. was another bright spot which brought q slow to the eye and face oI those who are deprived Of attending the usual church services.
 To those who so generously con- tributsd flowers. carriages. automo- ailes, and to those who contributed time spared from busy life. our thanks are due, for it has been a serv- ice of love ill it's highest and rarest form.
 The part taken by all in the move ment has left an inspiration of whole some, active, Christian service, that will tell for time and eternity.
 MRS. FRANK ALLYN ROATH.
 Norwich. November 10, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
THE SINGING AN INSPIRATION.
The Fellowship Beautiful and Helpful
 Beyond Estimate.

The singing has been an inspira- ton.
 The preaching has brought us face to face with truth with grip of con- viction irresistible.
 The fellowship of ministers and peo- pie of the different churches has been beautiful and helpful beyond es- timate, and can only serve to create a sympathy and unity among Christ's people in Norwich that prophecies much for righteousness and the king dom of God
 Many have received a new vision of Christ. Many have been blessed and will become centers of blessing. Many have found Christ to the saving of their souls. May many more find Him before the harvest ceases!
 REV. JEROME GREER. Norwich, November 10, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
Monument to Potatoes.

When I was in Germany last year." said a man who travels. T saw some people who like potatoes even better than do. At any rate they erect stat ues to them.
 "Ofrenberg was the first city to erect a monument of this kind. The upper part consists of statue of Sir Fran cis Drake, who introduced the~> plant into Europe. This. ss well as the ped estal. is draped with garlands of the potato vine, with full grown tubers.
 "On the pedestal, on one side, is Sir Francis Drake's name, the second side explains what blessing the potato has beer to mankind the third records that tho statue is the gift of certain Andrew Frederick of Strasburg, the fourth contains the names of the erec- tors.
 "A statue similar to this is placed in the town of Mlirz ard have been told tNat trtre art other copies in many small ."-Baltimore Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
puhlioitv as a Cure.

John Jacob Astor talks about his wife's divorce proceedings as "one's private affairs" Neither marriage nor divorces are private affairs" They are by law and by the higher needs of society public and not personal. Se- crecy in divorce proceedings should be prohibited by law, as the interstate commission for uniform Legislation has repeatedly recommended Divorces will greatly diminish in number when all the records are by law a public record
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
The Yield of One Kernel of Wheat.

Eleven ounces of wheat for one ker- mel is the record for the season in this valley. The single grain of wheat in particular was planted in a flower bed that belongs to and is attended by Mrs. s. Aplet. Scarcely any atten- ton was paid to it until after it had grown more than a foot in height. She did not molest it. however. and not un- til it began to head out did her curi- osity lead to investigation. Mrs. An fet discovered that there were 119 heads in the bunch. When threshed out and weighed at the Stayton phar- macy there were found eleven ounces of wheat.-Stayton Correspondence to Oregon Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
Gen. O. O. Howard.

The name of Gen. Oliver Otis How ard is household one. He was one of the hardest fighters in the civil war, and his going now removes the last of the civil war commanders. Aft CT that war closed he saw hard work and much fighting in the effort to re- construct the Indians. Of late years he has become even more widely known by his lectures. His has been a long life, a useful life, blessed life. He dies, as it were with his hand still uplifted for good work. He was a great American in the best sense.- New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13

The gospel singer must be a man tho knows his own sins are forgiven. is thoroughly consecrated and hum ble, and has d mastering passion and longing to lead others to Christ. When such a passion has entered his soul, then and then only can he sing with "a sob in the heart and tear in the eyev If he would reach the hearts of others he must first reach his own heart.
 He couldn't preach and move others by his wonderful oratory. out he did want to have a ministry, so he said, Jesus, take the voice and use it as you will for Thy glory" and his became the Ministry of Sons"
 ARTHUR LAWRENCE HERRING.
 Norwich, November Il, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
Were Not Disappointed.

The statesmen that floated down The Mississfopi river knew what it Is to be stra ded on political sand bar. and th,As did not mind the physical article i1 the big riyer.-Birmingham Age HelHud.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-13
A WORD 10 THE MISE.

never dodges matter how the fire is lost opportunity way azym doeshi hardest work looking place right of goodness always aoos somethns "Thy will church Sunday 
 to be people Q urnaee with then-Ram's Horn Brown