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Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
THE sHIPRUILpINo OF 1908.

The shipbuilding done in this coun-
try IL not of character to give US
back our old standing as a nation with
a merchant marine. The Civil war
put us down and out. and congress
seems loath to extend the helping
hand which Is necessary to restore this
important factor in international trade.
The Toledo Blade is correct when It
says: IF the work Of the lake plants
were not considered. the shipbuilding
industry Of the United States would
hardly be worth reckoning in the
worlds production. The American
industry on the seaboard continues to
decay. Congress continues steadfast-
ly to refuse that aid which it gives
to every other trade and manufacture,
from broadcloth to hair brushes"
"Of the 1852 vessels built in the
United States in the year ending with
June 30. the yards Of the Great lakes"
says The Blade. turned out thirty
six. Yet these steamers constitute
about two-fifths Of the entire tonnage
constructed. So the remaining 1926
merchant craft must consist mostly
of fishing boats and the smallest Of
coasters.
1.-THE latest returns at Lloyd's show
that Of the tonnage launched in the
world in 1908 the United Kingdom pro-
duced more than fifty per cent, OF
vessels OF over 5000 tons, exclusive Of
those on the Great Lakes. the British
shipyards turned out more than SO per
cent. Furthermore, Of all the tonnage
constructed little more than 80 per
cent. now ay the English flag"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
The BULLETINS DAILY STORY
THEIR TALK

another thing that woman showed me-
Did you ever see such fright In your
life as that blue ono with the long
coat to It? Perfectly dreadful! And
she said IL was the very latest style,
too! Well. ali have to say Is that
the style won't stay that way very
"Goodl DID you see her take that
hill on the high gear? I've got that
spark and gas notch business down
pretty tolerably fine, tell you. That
fourth notch of spark and the fifth of
gas will climb any old hill IL the car
Isn't overloaded and I'm not stopped
for something at the foot. ! wouldn't
trade"
well, you've no idea haw glad !
am that the ordeal is over. I've been
dreading this hot shopping trip for a
to go along and help me select the
things and talk them over with
me-
Look out, kid A little more and
your mother wouldn't have known you
when you got home tonight. It's GER
tainly fierce the way people let their
kids play in the streets, out in front
of autos, and everything. Some day
one Of these tads will be killed, and
the fond parents will say the Lord took
them because they were too good for
this earth!"
''Well. I'm gladder every minute that
she didn't get me to take that pongee
with the embroidery. There must have
been a prize offered to whoever could
sell that thing, the way she coaxed at
me to let her send 1t out" - Chicago
News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

As the sour old married couple were
walking In the park Mr.. and Mrs.
Spoonmore rode by in their new auto
mobile. chatting merrily.
Look at themi" said the expert
enced married woman, bitterly. See
them actually carrying on a converse
ton and not quarrelling! How do they
do it?"
HUH" grunted her husband.
But IL the experienced married cou-
pie had heard the conversation" this
is what they would have heard:
I'm really glad l took that rasp-
berry -colored gow1. Oh, clear for
got to get some raspberry colored
thread to use in taking In that place
In the skirt! But / suppose you can
get 1t some time downtown If you
would ever repember-"
my, but this little wagon does run
fine. Ever notice how she purrs? I've
found out the best way to steer and
not wabble; you just"
Il really believe that white gown is
a bargain. l hope the other one doesn't
make me look pudgy.'
You keep your eyes on the road
ahead of you and pay no attention to
what your hands and feet are doing.
That is, after it becomes"
Il wonder If they really will send
them out when they said? If they
don't there's no trip for me next Sat-
urday."
'Whoopl I looked down at my gas
throttle a minute and that thanky
ma'am rose up and swatted us right
l guess I'd better heed a little of my
own preaching after this"
i certainly wouldn't have wanted
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
AN AMUSING ERROR.

The state press has been led astray
with reference. to parade and political
matters In Norwich, and the feud
which they declare has resulted be-
tween ex- Mayor Thayer and President
Williams of the organization Of citi-
gems for the conduct OF our 250th an
ntversary celebration.
Mayor Thayer resigned the presiden-
cy and gave his entire attention 10 his
pfvate business, when he was sue
ceeded by Mapor Lippitt. He has TAX
en- a private citizens interest In the
matter, and that is all. He has not,
20 The Bulletins knowledge, had any
thing whatever of an official character
to do with II, has been neither a
critic nor complainant, but has been
absorbed by the exacting duties Of his
procession. He must be INDUCING in
rather broad smile at the connection
Of his name with the affair and the
him.
The fact is, the political feud sensa-
tfou has no real basis On fact. Nor
witch was never more united In pub
lie celebration than in the one just pass
ed. There were little Jealousies and
differences Of opinion. but they in no
way interfered with the success Of
the celebration or left any bitterness
political or social, which The Bulletin
is aware of.
There Is no reason why disagreeable
things should be remembered. for the
pleasurabNe events of our three days
celebration are worth keeping in mind
for the next half century.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
THE PORTO RICO Diet.

4 OF the 100 American school teachers
from Porto Rico who have just arrived
in the United States. many have. de-
cided not to return. mot only are we
cut socially by the better class Of
natives, but even the poorer class look
down on u.s. said one Of the teachers.
There is an anti American spirit pre-
yailing in the eastern part of the island
which makes life miserable for the
American teacher there. Then, too,
one gets tired Of rice and beans and
beans and rice every day of the year."
Evidently, Porto Rico isn't entirely
Americanized as yet.-Meriden Jour-
nal.
This makes Porto Rico appear to be
Uncle Sans naughty little child. and
If no better reports come from there
she will have to be spanked. The
social cut" is of small account; but
the rice and beans and beans and
rice" is too plain a fare for beef
eaters, and this is a sufficient excuse
for desiring to remain at home. The
Porto Ricans are disgruntled and in
making 1t hard for this government
they are simply making life harder
for themselves. They will behave
after the riot act has been read to
them once or twice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Woman the EternaI SAVAGE.

According to Professor Starr Of the
University of Chicago, woman remains
"the eternal savage" 1t is impossible
to civilize her because "the fundamen-
tai nature of woman is barbaric." Her
fondness for deception, her love of
finery, her very superstitions mark her
as a primitive" a being no further
advanced than her sister OF the jungle.
"She thinks the old thoughts, feels the
old emotions, is moved by the old i'm
pulses, she dresses IN the old gewgaws.
she is thrilled by the world-old hopes
and fears" And it is on her possession
Of these characteristics, says DR..
Starr, that the continuance Of the race
depends.
This is, perhaps, the greatest tribute
ever paid to women. They are shown
to be natures sole product that has re-
sisted the processes of evolution. How
ever they came into the world, whether
fashioned from rib or not, they came
perfect and complete like Athena from
the brow of Zeus. They achieved the
summum bonum of existence at a
bound.
Professor Starr will no doubt admit
that woman, while retaining her orig
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
The Redwoods of California.

Mr.. Editor:-Congress has at last
passed bill for the purchase of the
Big Trees, situated in Calaveras coun-
ty, near the Yosemite Park. The act
meets with the general appreciation of
all lovers of mountain scenery. The
Big Trees of California are an unceas-
ing topic of interest, like the Falls of
Niagara, and their grandeur cannot be
appreciated at once.
There are but two varieties Of these
trees known to the world, the 'Sequoia
Gigantea," which is found along on the
western slope of the Sierra mountains,
in the middle latitude of California,
and the "Sequoia Sempervirens,' which
is found along the coast counties of
California north of Monterey to Hum
boldt. The Gigantea is the largest.
One cut some years ago measured,
across the stump, thirty-four feet,
with height of four hundred and ten
feet. When sawed off it could not be
thrown down, and stood until the win
ter gales blew it down. Counting the
rings of fiber, 1t was over three thou
sand years old. 1t is impossible to de-
scribe accurately so as to appreciate
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
AMERICAN PENSIONERS ABROAD

The report of the pension commits
sioner shows that half-century after
the close of the civil war that there
are over five thousand old soldiers
pensioned abroad. According to the
official figures for 1908, $40 pensioners
were living in England, 461 in Ire
land, ninety-two in Scotland and nine
teen in Wales, a total of 942 for the
United Kingdom. Oldham, where the
new post is to be instituted. represents
only small group.
In Germany there are 5sl pension
ers on the rolls, in France fifty-nine.
in Italy forty-one, In Denmark thirty
four In Switzerland sixty, in Norway
fifty eight, in Sweden fifty-seven and
in Austria Hungary thirty-four. Even
so far away as Australia there are
seventy -four.
All told, Of the s51,6S7 pensioners
classified in the pension commission
er's report, 5,047, or a little over one
half of one per cent, are IN foreign
countries.
The American veteran, or his widow,
get the pension wherever they may be.
1t is not a large pension in one sense,
and yet it Is the most liberal award
made by any nation; and the foreign
payment must approach 100000 an
nually.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
25oTH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE
BOOK.

The 25oth Anniversary Jubilee book
to be printed by The Bulletin will be
illustrated much more extensively
than the Jubilee book OF 1889 and be
in every way as desirable a book to
own. The facilities for making such
a memorial volume are greater now
than they were 80 years ago, and at
the same cost very much superior
volume can be produced. The 25Oth
Jubilee book will have reports of the
full programme and reports Of the SER
mons and addresses with such other
matter as may be Of interest. There
via be a series OF old pictures Of
Norwich which will really make this
the most valuable book ever printed
about Norwich, with the exception of
Miss Perkins "Antient Homes of Old
Norwich" which is one of the most
interesting and readable local histories
ever issued in New England.
Subscribers for the book should
designate upon the coupon which may
be clipped from the advertisement
how many books they should like. and
the style Of binding. The old Jubilee
books of 1859 were in quick demand
and at IS a volume, and this book fifty
years from now is likely to be equally
valuable.
We intend to print the names Of
officers Of civic societies and military
companies and to make fuller certain
details OF the parade.
Those citizens wanting copies will
please send In their names as prompt
Iy as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Doesn't Now.

II used to worry good DEAL" said
the boarding house philosopher. "over
the national deficit Often I've laid
awake till midnight thinking about it.
But one night when I was asleep ]
dreamed that George Washington,
looking tust as he does on the two
cent postage stamp, came and touched
me on the shoulder and said: MY
son, don't fret your gizzard about that
deficit. You don't have to pay It.
And, by George, I haven't done any
worrying over 1t sincel"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
TOLDTO USE CUTICURA
After. Specialist Failed to Cure Her
Intense itching Eczema = Had
been Tortured and Disfgured but
SOON CURED OF DREAD HUMOR

"I contracted eczema and suffered In
tensely for about ten months. At times
I thought / would scratch myself to
pieces. My face and arms were covered
with large red patches. so that I was
ashamed to go out. was advised to 60
to q doctor who was a specialist in skin
the same results. / thought / would
never get better until friend Of mine
told me to try the Cuticura Remedies.
So tried them. and after four or Ave APP
plications Of Cuticura Ointment was
relieved OF my UNDESIRABLE itching.
used two sets Of the Cuticura Remedies,
and / am completely cured. Miss Barbara
Kral, Highlandtown, Nd, Jan. Q, '0s."
Pettsr Drug q Chem. Corp Sole Props- BossoA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
He Cheerful.

Always be cheerful. because II pro.
notes the health by exhilarating the
physical functions. BY stimulating the
process of respiration, BY oxygenisins
the blood, by improving nutrition. and
by causing the mind to feel confident
of success. Charge your mind with
feelings Of happiness, success. Joy
and cheer. Remember that the path
way of the soul is not steady ascent
but billy and broken one; and dc
not become pessimistic, for the pessi
mist poisons his very blood and dark
ems the horizon Of the sun Of Joy
Health Record, London, England.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Not Nervous.

"Ha!" they exclaimed. you are ner-
vous." The accused party bristled.
why do you say that?" he inquired.
because you continually twiddle
your fingers and keep moving your
feet up and down. That means ner-
vousness." Nonsense" retorted the
accused party, Il can stop tiff try"
And he wondered why they laughed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
which One Owns This rresf

For sixty years and more tree has
stood on the dividing line between
two properties in Germantown, Pa.
It is big tree now, and the base Of
the trunk extends % inches on land
owned by r. G. Beale and IA inches
on the property of Charles Spoerl.
The latter. making improvements, ar
ranged to have the tree cut down. but
Mr.. Besle has obtained preliminary
Injunction, and the case will be
threshed out in court.-Hartford Cou-
rant
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Insult to oobbIerhood.

A Denton man is forcing. gobbler
to do the "settin'" by keeping him
drunk on corn soaked in Ticker. De-
spite the necessity which seems to
compel the owner to employ these
unusual methods, we unhesitatingly
declare the proceeding an outrage and
an insult to the birds gobblerhood.-
Houston Post
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
keepIns Healthy.

It has been demonstrated that the
size, strength and health Of every part
of the body depend on good blood and
pure air. If the stomach Is supplied
with unhealthful food, or II 1t is
loaded with more than the body re-
quires, the blood becomes impure, and
consequently all other parts suffer
more or less from the cause. II the
air you breathe Is loaded with EMU
via from the lungs and skin. or is di.
luted by being over-heated, the system
suffers for want Of oxygen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Cats az AT Models,

The strange inscrutability Of the cat
in her calmer moods, her thousand
and one humors and motions and ex-
pressions-differing always, to careful
observation. from the thousand and
one humors, ETC., of other cats-have
dened the painter or broken his heart
London Daily Graphic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.
Taft Adds to the Interest.

The celebrations at Ticonderoga, N.
", and Norwich, Conn, were success
full, and the presence Of President
Taft added greatly to the interest OF
each. AS traveller the, president has
reputation which he keeps up re-
makably. He enters happily into the
spirit of whatever celebration he
takes part in and his speeches are of
an admirable character.-Bridgep
Standard
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Connecticut is not a poor state. Tax
Commissioner Corbin has so proved.
He finds the total value of property in
Connecticut to be $922,071,502. The
16S,547 dwelling houses are worth
$405, 0s7 ,544, an average of $2,403. The
land area is 2,717.71S, valued at $91,-
2S0,930. or an average Of $33 an acre.
Mercantile and manufacturing estab-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

inal savagery, has improved on her
sister in the jungle. The latter does
not change her costumes four times a
day: her palm tree rousseau serves
for all occasions. Nor is she a con-
noisseur Of cocktails. But If we fol-
low the Chicago anthropologist, It is in
the essential nature of her influence by
means of personal charm that woman
remains unchanged.-New York World
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Financial Problem.

Make your outgo fit your income"
said the millionaire. But II you have
so arranged matters that my income
has been diverted to yourself?" con-
tinued the anxious inquirer. How
ever the millionaire had no more ad-
vice to give.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Detective Work,

'T want a detective" roared the ex-
cited citizen, as he rushed into the
police station. There's a fight going
on in front Of our home. and II you
don't send me detective who is
capable Of finding policeman quick
thereI be trouble London Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

The young man, leading a dog by q
string, lounged up to the ticket office
OF railway station and inquired:
Must I-aw-take a ticket for a
puppy?" NO; you can travel as an
ordinary passenger" was the reply.
-Universalist Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Women Draw Larae saIarIe..

Probably the highest paid women In
the United States civil service are two
young women translators of French
and Spanish. employed at the bureau
Of American republics. They receive
S2,400 q year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

hshments number 1870. valued at
1852, 06s, 437.
There are 75,779 horses and mules
in the state. worth $4,4S9,1S9. and the
total value of wagons, automobi
and bicycles is given at $4,000, $50. OF
neat cattle there are 1928 head,
worth s3,313,036. The town authori--
ties returned lists of taxable property
of an aggregate value of s770. 1893, 592,
but the board Of equalization increas-
ed the valuation by 151,472.000 for
purposes of taxation. - Middletown
Sim
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
As q RuIe.

When a man gives It out that he
Is not seeking a nomination" OBJ
serves Old Man Phocks, at is gen.
orally because he thinks the nomina-
ton is breaking its neck chasing
him"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
AppIea as cur. for Inau.nz..

A cure for influenza which is being
strenuously advocated consists of copi-
Gus draughts Of absolutely pure milk,
widely opened windows by day and
night, and diet Of ripe apples and
bread only.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
What Organized Labor Stands For.

John MitchelPs address, In Norwich,
was that of a labor leader who placed
the duties of the union rather higher
than such leaders are generally prone
to do. We quote from the news COL
unns of the Norwich Bulletin: Vice
President Mitchell referred to the
martyrs who had brought To the
cause the blessings Of God, and
brought it out that organized labor
stood for more than higher wages
and shorter hours. viz: Higher citi-
zenship, BETTER manhood, noble wom-
anhood and the defense of the help
less child. -Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
Waste Of Effort.

Some women can't understand why
others should do up their hair and try
to keep on being attractive after they
get married Chicago Record Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

The icebergs are lingering on the
Grand banks later than usual this
year. 1t is hardly possible that they
will be able to turn a July rain to
snow in this latitude.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Norwich is too far along to ever be
boom town; but there is nothing
under the sun to hinder a loyal son
from booming "the Rose of New Eng
land"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Happy thought for today: Never
nurse grudge, for it's always a mon
grel and not worth bringing UP.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

The people of Charleston, s.. c., are
claiming that Nebuchadnezzar was a
native of South Carolina. Was that
where he was sent to grass?
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

A stag beetle can lift 1900 times
his weight; and the man who can lift
ten times his weight becomes a ia
nous athlete.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Mrs. Lucy o. Perkins has been ap-
pointed official guide to the Metropoli-
tan Museum of New York. She has
been connected with the museum for
years and is the first guide to be regu-
larly appointed by the directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

The coal bill of the navy last year
was five and a half millions. It would
pay the government to own a few
mines of its own.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

A California Judge has ordered five
millionaires put in jail for contempt
of court. That ought to cool their
indiscretion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

The airship is certainly a very in
teresting vehicle when 1t goes motor
ing by few hundred feet above us.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Not one citizen in ten who rises
up to inform you that he will not have
his constitutional rights interfered
with, knows what they all are.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Boston's boot and shoe output ex-
ceeded a hundred millions last year
That is a nifty trade even for the
Hub"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Miss Florence Loeber, a lawyer of
Louisiana, was one of the speakers at
the recent meeting OF the louisiana
State Bar association when the prop
erty rights of married women were
under consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Great Britain puts out seventy five
millions a year for the maintenance of
its paupers; and they are increasing In
numbers all the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

When Mr.. Roosevelt saw apple pie
come on at a banquet in Africa, he
must have just shouted "Bully!"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

John Bull must notice that we do
not feel afraid of him, never mind how
many Dreadnoughts he has in the wa
ter and on the ways.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

The biggest flag is owned In Pitts
burg and measures 30 by $50 feet.
That would cover a handsome cottage
lot.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

This Is certainly dry town so far
as agricultural conditions are concern
ed. We need a different kind of irri-
eating plants.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
PERSONS TALKED ABOUT

Miss Lottie r. Smith, a 16-year- old
Lynn girl, in IL years has never been
absent, tardy or dismissed from
school.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

If the day should come when canned
noises can be bought for the Fourth,
the judicious releasing of them might
prove satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

whatever. Connecticut has never been
queered by the old wooden nutmeg
chestnut.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

! If the debaters of the tariff. can be
believed there is great deal more in
it than the everyday citizen ever sus-
Dected
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

The creased pig has got out of our
great American festival, and for that
he is grateful, IL the public is not.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Bar Harbor shuts out the automo-
bile, and Nantucket will, If it is posi-
BILE.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
And He Has EN- All

Philosophy Of Senator Aldrfch: Ev-
cry man has his special interests
Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09
QUALITY

WHEN you want TO put your pusi-
ness before the public. there Ia no me-
dunn better than through the advsrts-
tnG columns af IhA Rui1atkn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-09

Miss winifred Gibbs is the author
of a little book. THE Feeding of the
Family" which has been issued by the
association for improving the condi-
ton of the poor of New York.