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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
THE LENGTH OF HAPPENS.

There never was legislature that did not find in it's enactments when the session was over and Wisdom had stepped aside to weep, more or less things to feel foolish over. The leg islature of oregon was led into the enactment of a law prohibiting the women of that state from wearing a hatpin over ten inches in length, and the law is now declared to be dead letter. They did not realize that a hatpin had a certain relation to the diameter of the hat and that ten- inch hatpin in a twenty-inch hat would no more fit than square plTg in round hole. What does the aver age legislator know about eartoriai mathematics, anyhow? These Oregon Solons did not realize that the Mar celle wave, the puff the rat, were involved in the hatpin question, and that the pin must overlap-it must have an inch of freedom over beyond the side of the hat it was intended to hold firm. They should have known that the Oregon women would have laughed at the law and the men who made it and that every hatpin in the state would become a defy to such constituted authority. This is just what happened, and some of the wo- men are wearing hatpins a yard or more in length, and the police arm of the state does not dare apply itself to interfering with the headgear of the women, for that would mean more trouble than 1t would care to encoun- ter
 The Oregon Solons thought they made effective laws, but they have learned that the women of the state in this direction are a law unto them- selves
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
THE REVIVAL OF WALKING.

These fine Indian summer days ought to tell for the revival of walk ing as an enjoyable and commendable exercise. There is nothing more es- sential to a human being than good pair of legs; put the legs the 1Sth- century American had under him are being lost to the 2Oth-century Ameri- can because of easy artificial modes of locorhotion. The young man who can take a ten or twenty-mile walk and feel refreshed therefrom is a rar- 1ty and the man who relishes a tramp of from three to five miles is, not com mon. The endurance and the inde- pendence which muscular legs are an evidence of are certainly worth walk ing for. Half the invalids of the day could walk themselves into good health if they simply had the gump- tion.
 Ten Tennesseeans-you women as well as young men being of the party --spent ten days on walking tour of 1S0 miles last summer in the noun tains of North Carolina. They took along a ,two-mule covered wagon, which carried provisions and provided rest for tired feet as well as afford ing sleeping accommodations for three of the girls who preferred not to sleep in the open. They saw the beauty spots of nature. sealed noun tain peaks, worked up natural hunger every day and fed upon provender bought of farmers by the way, and at night enjoyed undisturbed and refresh Ing slumber
 They set a good example for other young Americans who believe in the exhiiiration and joy which come of walking
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Matters of Interest to Many in Eastern
 Connecticut.

Arthur Ware Locke, instructor in music and university organist, made his first appearance before the Provi- dence musical public in a piano recital given at the Churchill house Oct. 27. MT. Locke showed himself to be a complete master of the instrument, a sympathetic interpreter and a thor ough musician. A well chosen pro- gramme, including Bach Toccata, a Brahms Rhapsody and selections from Chopin, Mcdowell and Debussy, was made particularly interesting by MT. LocRe's rendition of his own Rhapsody in D flat major-an extremely modern piece, bold and unique. Mir Locke is ably maintaining the high standard of the department of music in the univer- sity and besides the course in the evo- lution of modern music he has added a special course in harmony.
 The corporation of the university has appointed the following committee, which will have charge of the next commencement dinner on June 15, 1910: Prof. H. B. Gardner, chairman, Prof William Macdonald, Prof. G. G. Wilson, G. F. Andrews, pr. F. L. Day and Dr. c. A. Matteson.
 The teams which will compete in the interclass debate to be held early next IHOnln between IHe CldSSeS or lSl6 ana 1913 have been chosen as follows: Class of 1912, R. c. Dexter of Dor chester, Mass, captain. D. G. Munro of Madison, Wis, I. R. Smith of Arling- ton, N. J.; alternate w. R. Burgess of Providence, R. I. Class of 1913, D. c. Kulp of Pottstown, Pa. E. A. c. Mur- phy of Mt Sinai. N. T., J. K. Stark weather of Denver, Col: alternate, | E. Betts of Moravia, N. Y.
 The department of Biblical literature is enabled to offer again this year through the generosity of the Rt Rev William N. McVickar, Bishop of Rhode
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
The Graat unhand.

It is given to a fortunate few to see the great unbend. Pepys witnessed the Duke of York romping with his chill dren like a common father" There were those who walked with Charles II when he fed his tame waterfowl in the park ponds. Not many years ago there was living in Dresden an old man who helped Napoleon change his rain- soaked garments after the great battle there, and recalled that the famous cooked hat had lost it's shape and came down over his face. There may be some persons still alive in A1arshfeld who went fishing with Daniel Webster. The intimate personal moments ofsthe great are always worthy of being chronicled. So. thinks the editor of the Wharton (Tex) Spectator, who pub fishes letter from the local post master describing President Taft play ing golf. The postmaster noted that President Taft's socks were down at the heel,' which is an interesting cir cumstance to followers of the game. It demonstrates that the president is a strenuous player in a class similar to that of the novice in the saltatoriaI art who said that if he did not dance gracefully he danced strong.-Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
HE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
A SUCCESSFUL CASE

to save me from recognition in case of unforeseen events.
 My little employer was even more attractive in the bright morning sun shine, and to my great satisfaction she took the seat beside the driver her guests, evidently from the south preferring the less exposed position ir the tonneau.
 We had hardly got out of Engleside when my young friend nervously con- fded to me her suspicious that we were being followed by a large yell low touring car. I was skeptical, and to prove to her that she was wrong as to the intentions of the car following us. I made a useless detour, finally heading toward the city. The yellow car was behind us still. More than that. it was signalling us to stop.
 Don't stopl" cried the girl. clutch ing my arm. "They will arrest me ii , they catch usi"
 She turned very pale, and though was at a loss to understand her fear I promptly took a side street, and let ting out the power sped for the coun- try. But our passengers were not to be easily shaken. They had a good car and they kept their pace behind us.
 Faster, faster!" pleaded the girl They mean to catch usi"
 What if they do?'I demanded with set teeth. I'm a lawyer. Tell me what they are after
 She compressed her lips tightly gasped little and then clutched my arm the closer.
 'sThis isn't my automobile" she whimpered. "A strange woman drove it up to my door last week and said it had broken down and asked me tc let it stay in my shed till she could have it repaired and painted. And wanted to entertain my, visitors and I thought it was no harm to use the autos Oh, dear, l don't want my friends to guess it isn't my carl" I laughed reassuringly and slowed up.
 Better let me see these men and we1l soon straigten this out"
 Our car stopped. The yellow car re- mained at a discreet distance and ] went back to meet the man, who came running toward me.
 To my surprise 1t was Thompson with a sheriff.
 Whats the matter, Thompson" laughed, taking off my goggles.
 ''Well, II be hangedi" declared he recklessly. on recognizing me. She's had her red car painted blue, but she couldn't throw me off that way, as had the number and spotted it ir Engleside. l didn't dream 1t was you driving it. Where did you get on the track of it?"
 Tn Engleside,'' rpelied. "WeT gel our attachment all right. Never mind about it now" I hadn't even noticed the number before.
 There was more than one attach ment growing out of that case, in con- sequence of which my erstwhile em- ployer was never under the necessity of borrowing an automobile, and she now rides in her misunderstanding mine.-Boston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Among the first claims that came to me after admission to the bar was a large bill against woman whose only attachable property was a big, red touring car, and that she had sud- denly spirited away. My client had given me the number of the car and had put a man, one Thompson, on the trail.
 Thompson had a young brother who was a chauffeur and an excellent one. The young fellow was expecting to lose his job in a week or two and had asked me to look out for position for him.
 One evening, just before leaving my office, I saw this advertisement in the
 'sWanted- chauffeur. Ap- ply at once at 10 Blueyale place, Engleside.''
 Engleside, nearby suburb. lay in my homeward path, and wishing to do young Thompson a good turn, l thought I would call at Bluevale place on my way home and secure the po- sition for him.
 Bluevale place proved to be rather rural in appearance, and No. 10 was an old house with large yard in the rear.
 ''Someone here advertised for a chauffeur" I suggested to the bid servant who answered my ring.
 Leaving the door opened she ambled to the rear of the hall and disappear ed.
 Here's a man wants a job to run the ottymobil." I heard her say to someone evidently in the dining room, for sound of jingling silver reached my ear.
 In a moment more a beautiful young girl in soft pink dress appeared. As she passed under the hall light mo- ticed the copper glints in her masses of hair.
 What kind of a car can you run?" she asked with a sweet dignity.
 The humor of the situation appeal ed to me, as did also the girl and l unhesitatingly reeled off my accom- plishments in the desired line.
 T wanted you only for one day." she ventured; T didn't say that in my advertisement for fear nobody would answer it."
 'sWhat day would that be?' I in- quired, leaning against the door jamb
 Tomorrow" Then she invited me into the dearest old-fashioned draw ing room, where there was a square piano of rosewood, plenty of books and a few fine old paintings. The furni- ture, whose upholstery had seen its best days, was invitingly arranged, and the atmosphere of the whole room breathed comfort and refinement. felt that I should like to be asked to dinner and to spend the evening.
 She engaged me to drive her and some friends into the country the next day at g o'clock. The automobile was in an old shed in the back yard and was newly painted dark blue. It seem ed to be in first class condition and I promised to be on hand at the fol- lowing morning.
 I took some pains to disguise myself, but relied principally on my goggles
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Mass. 1912 baseball manager, G. w. Brewster of Auburndale, Mass.
 Dr. F. J. Sexton, '93, who has for several years successfully coached the varsity baseball teams, finds that his professional work will not allow him to spend the time required for base ball coaching from February to the middle of June, and has accordingly resigned his position. Dr. Sexton's work with the Brown teams has been of the highest order and his deDart- ure is heartily regretted by all Brown men, The management has been ex- ceedingly fortunate, however, in se- curing as his successor Fred w. Woodcock, '91. MT. Woodcock was a brilliant player while at Brown, and brief career in professional ranks has been followed by several years of successful coaching. Teams at Will tHms. Tufts. Wesleyan, Bowdoin, Dartmouth, and Andover, have been developed by Mir. Woodcock, and for the past four years he has had charge of the fast Dorchester (Mass.l hign school teams. MT. Woodcock will De- gin work in the cage in February.
 An event of importance to the col- lege world will occur on November 2I, when an interfraternity conference, called by President Faunce, will meet in the rooms of the University club of New York. Dr. Faunce has called this meeting as president of the De- partment of Universities and Colleges of the Religious Education associa- tion. The association has felt for some time the need of a better understand ing concerning the relations between the fraternities and the colleges Of which they are a part, and the con ference will discuss the more import ant problems that are now presenting themselves to fraternities and colleges. The sending of delegates on the part of fraternities is purely a voluntary matter, but the fact that nearly all of the most prominent fraternitfes of the country will be represented augurs well for the outcome of the confer ence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Island, the Bishop Mcvickar prizes in Biblical literature and history" The prizes are two in number-$50 and $25 and are awarded to the undergradu- ate men taking courses in the depart ment of Biblical literature who submit the two best esays on a subject as signed by the department. This year the subject is The Relation of the Biblical Writings to the Life of Their Times.
 The sophomore class has elected it's officers for the ensuing year as fol- lows: President, N. L. Nash of South Weymouth, Mass; first vice president, D. R. Mahoney of Newton, Mass; sec ond vice president, N. S. Barker of Morristown, N. J.. secretary H. C.. Marsh of Providence, R. l.; treasurer, J. J. Gilbert of Woonsocket, R. l.; 1912 football manager, F. c. Barrows of New Bedford. Mass: 1912 baseball manager. c. A. Adams of Bradford,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

operation. I had already had two operations, an q
 they wanted me to go through. a third one. 1 suffered day and night from in fiammation and a small tumor, and never thought of seeing a well day a gain. A friend told me how Lydia E. Pinkham'S Veg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Through constant advancement and improvement the United States has ob- tained a foothJld not easy to overcome in machinery, tools, hardware iron and cotton manufactures, jewellers tools, plated ware. drugs, wood manufac- lures, wire, moving picture and talk ing machines. typewriters and many other adjuncts of Canadian trade
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The DesI Moines Capital inquiries If it was not good of Senator Aldrich not to eat any of the insurgents alive while he was passing through Iowa?"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
THIRD
 OPERATION PREVENTED
By Lydia E. .Pinkham's Veg etable Compound

Chicago, III. = "I want to tell you what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound did for me. I was so sick that two of the best doctors in Chicago said I would die if I did not have an
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The man who said it is the silly hymns that keep man away from church did not spell the word right. Properly corrected, this may be a truth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

A New Jersey woman drove a sher- if off with hatpin, and no one at all familiar with the weapon will blaine him for keeping out of reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Happy thought for today. The man who smiles on his patrons does not always make out correct bill The buyer should always have his think ing cap on.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The time to have changed the date of inauguration was on the fourth of March last, when the day was right in evidence against itself
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Waste not your dollars or your dimes on fads and follies gay, it will pay you more to pass them OCT to the fund for Thanksgiving day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

A New York man named Green has invented a machine that will fly, but he is no relation to the ill-fated Darius Green of poetic fame.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Why not give Mrs. Stetson absent treatment and bring her down into harmonious relations with the truth which shall make the mother church free?
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Dr. Wiley, in his campaign against dirty ice-boxes. is likely to stir up more antagenisms. Some folks rather fight than be compelled to keep ice- boxes clean.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

Raising big funds for public pur- poses by the clock was started in Boston, but it is spreading all over the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The Chicago minister who says that affinities are the product of women's clubs has little conception of the real truth. m
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The six-foot mince pie intended for the White house Thanksgiving dinner will not overshadow Horace Vose's thirty pound turkey.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

No argument ought to be needed to denature football. for the recurring fatalities should be enough in a civ ilized country that Is shocked by bull fights.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The sealad divorce is thing which should be knocked higher than Gill roy's kite in this country. It is a blotch upon our good name.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
King Dental ParlOrS,

pr. Jackson, Mgr. Franklin Sq Office hours-week days 8 a. m. tC p. m., Sundays 10 a. m. to p. m nov9d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The sugar trust has reached a point in it's career when it sees that it had better appear to be humble than to be sassy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

That Brownsville shooting affair is living on like turtle with his head cut off. It gives no promise of dying.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Ballinger case is annoyingly persistent, and it looks as if an inquiry would have to be had.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

These beautiful days are all right. but what this section really needs is i've inches of rain in steady spring and asook filling downfall
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
DENTISTRY

The dental business established by my brother, whose assistant I was for many years, will be continued by me, assisted by Dr. V. b. Eldred
 It will be pleasure to see the former customers of my brother and as many new ones as will favor me with their patronage. Extracting 25c and up.
 nov1ed DR- CHAS. B. ELDRED.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

THERE ss DO savort;xinH meeium iz Hasfern Connecticut equal to Ihs Hais tc<1n for rn1xness rEeutA ~F.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

The United Kingdom manufactures 290, ,000 tons of soap yearly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17
WILLlMANTlc FIRMS

sTIMPsoN's sTABLEs. rear Young's hotel Main street Thor oughiy up to date service guaranteed. Trucking and heavy teaming a sps- cfaltr.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-17

REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
 Geo. F. Bacheider. Room 2. 65 Broad way Real Estate and Investment Broker, Notary Public. Auditing and Expert Accountant Telephone SIS.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
 Of Eastern Connecticut.
NORWICH FIRMS

AUTOMOBILE STATION. s. J. Colt, Otis Street Automobne and Bicycle Repairing. General Ma chine work. Jcbbing. 'Phona
 BUILDING MATERIAL Peck. Mcwilliams & Co.,. 47-ks Wes.
 Main Street Lime. Portland Gem snt. Pariod Roofing.
 BOTTLER Fl. Jackel, cor. Market and Water sts. complete line of the best Ales. Lager and Wines. specially bottled for fam fly use. Delivery. Tel lSe-b- 1.-THE SoUn-MINUTE RECORD.r. Come in Gnd hsar it. It's something great.
 Geo. P. Yeomans, 22M Lafayette st. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-02-01
WAYS TO BETTER FARM CONDITIONS

of Washington was four and half
bushels more than that of spring
wheat. In addition to increasing the
average yield Of wheat in the Column
bia basin about five bushels per acre,
it will be seen that better tillage will
further increase the yield four and a
half bushels per acre over much of
the semi-arid section by making 1t pos
sible to grow winter wheat instead of
spring wheat. Hence, the Importance
of the general adoption of this method
throughout the Columbia basin. In
the central portion of the Columbia
basin, where the rainfall Is less than
six inches, wheat cannot be success
fully grown without irrigation. In ex-
tending the area of winter wheat out
into the semi-arid and arid sections a
point will be reached where it will
not be possible to conserve sufficient
moisture to terminate grain before
the fall rains come.
If more intensive methods of tillage
are to be adopted, either the size Of
the farms must be decreased or their
equipment increased. Generally speak
ing. the farmers of the Columbia ba-
sin attempt to till more land than can
properly be handled with their equip
ment.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-02-01

wheat seem to be holding up remark
ably well. In fact, many claim that
they have increased. This may be
due first, to the better methods of
summer fallow. tillage, whereby a
greater amount of soil moisture is
conserved. In the second place, it
may be due to the Increase of humus
in the soil. The dry soils of the Co.
lumbia basin were not rich in humus
when first brought under cultivation.
when the grain is cut with a header,
all of the straw possible is left upon
the ground. 1t may be that blowing
under the stubble is adding organic
matter to the soil faster than it is
being used. At any rate, 1t is very
evident that the drier portions of the
Columbia basin will stand this type
of farming much longer than locali-
ties near the mountains, where rain
fall is heavier.
The best method of summer fallow-
ing in the Columbia basin consists in
disking and narrowing in the early
spring before blowing, packing the
|subsurface Immediately after blowing
and following this by sufficient sur
face cultivation to retain moisture
and keep the weeds under control
While this method is not in general
use, 1t is becoming more popular and
has been practiced long enough to
demonstrate it's superior value. Men
who practice this method estimate
that their yields of wheat are about
25 per cent greater than those OBJ
tanned by summer following in the or
binary way.
The average yield of wheat in the
state of Washington during the crop
year 1906 was 20.4 bushels per acre.
This will represent approximately the
yield of the Columbia basin. If it is
true that this method increases the
yield % per cent, the average yield of
wheat for the entire region can be
raised five bushels per acre. By adopt
ing this method of summer following
it is possible to retain sufficient moist
ure throughout much of the semi-arid
section to terminate wheat at any
time it may be sown in the fall. This
will make it possible to grow winter
wheat over a large area that now pro-
duces only spring wheat.
During the year of 1906, the aver
age yield of winter wheat in the state
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-02-01
THE CHANGE IN AGRICULTURE

1t is safe to say that there never
has been a time in the history of our
country when grains and hay If fed
intelligently to live stock would not
bring more money than If sold in the
grain market. Some farmers have
been discouraged in animal husbandry
because they did not get such returns
as they thought they would have OBJ
tanned If they had sold their feed in
the market rather than have fed 1t on
the farm. Such experiences grow out
Of conditions where the stock was not
of the right kind, was not handled
properly. and added to this, frequently,
the grain was not fed judiciously. 1t
requires much less knowledge to plow
and SOW and reap grain than 1t does
to feed the grain in such way as to
make a profit to the feeder and leave
as 1t will, added fertility in the soil.