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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
A Christmas Warning.

The state fire marshal sends out a warning about the dangers peculiar to the Christmas season which is as sensible as 1t is timely. He directs attention to several simple but effec- tive precautions against holiday sea- son fires, with their frequent loss of life as well as destruction of prop erty.
 Christmas trees often burn because they are decorated with extremely dangerous materials and are then left unguarded. Occasionally a fire which starts by contact of lighted candle with a bit of cotton burns down a decorations have been responsible for terrible fires in stores and in churches.
 Hastily wired" show windows are dangerous, when the holiday materials and ornaments they contain are close to the electric currents. Gas jets are even more perilous. There are many holiday fire risks which might be cut down greatly by easy precautions. One is the use of mineral wool in-
 stead of cotton batting. It can't be burned, but the cotton is extremely dangerous. Ornaments made of cellu-
 Ibid ought not to be used on a Christ
 mas tree. They are liable to explode in even a small blaze. Cotton should
 never be put under Christmas tree 10 represent SHOW. AlllcTdI WOOl VIII
 serve. and it is safe. No strong draft
 of air ought to be allowed to move the branches of a Christmas tree while 1t is lighted. All the candles should be extinguished before anything Is taken from the three.
 In addition to these methods of pre- vention there are simple precautions which go far in the way of cure If a Christmas tree gets afire. Several pails t.- 1rrt In a h. en, or nearer. may put out fire so quickly that little damage can be done. A heavy rug ought to be ready to wrap around anyone whose clothing takes fire while the candles are burning and children are playing around the Christ
 mas tree. Such preparations for pos
 sible accidents may prevent grave con- sequences-even loss of life.
 These simple means of averting Christmas tree tragedies or less seri-
 ous mishaps may well be kept in mind by every one who is responsible for the care of houses where trees are used or inflammable decorations are employed. In schools and churches and other places where Christmas festivi- ties are on a large scale the need of precautions is. correspondingly greater
 than it is in private houses. There
 pails of water. or buckets of sand, or
 fire extinguishers ought to be ready for use, close to a Christmas tree or light and flimsy decorations. The exits
 ought to be well marked and kept
 cleared, and any Santa Claus costume
 of quick-burning material should be
 dipped in some solution which will
 make it fireproof.
 If these hints were generally needed
 the list of Christmas season fires
 would be short and the damage done to property and life would be compar- atively insignificant The safe path is easily pointed out, but there is dan ger that 1t will not always be follow ed.-Cleveland Leader
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

the companies were formed only for the carrying of liquors. In the light of such statements your decision in the matter was certainly most won- derful,' but your eleventh-h hour de- claration about the failure of no-n- cense was most natural.
 "The pastor of a flock has a right to command his sheep both to Keep the grave occasions of sin away from themselves and not put them in the way of their neighbors. I command ed only my own parishioners. That some did not heed my command is not any more remarkable than the failure to heed the command of the shepherd in other moral matters"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
ENDS DYSPEPSIA IN A FEW MINUTES Indigestion Heartburn Headache and all Misery Caused by Out-of- Order Stomach Vanishes Before Realize
 A Prompt Cure Awaits Bulletin Readers

gestion here if readers who are sub iect to stomach trouble knew the tremendous anti-ferment. and digestive virtue contained in Diapepsin. This harmless preparation will digest heavy meal without the slightest fuss or discomfort. and relieve the sourest, acid stomach in five minutes, besides overcoming all foul. Nauseous odors from the breath.
 Ask your pharmacist to show you the formula plainly printed on each 50-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin, then you will readily understand why this promptly cures Indigestion and re- moves such symptoms as Heartburn, a feeling like lump of lead in the stomach. Belching of Gas and Eructa- tions of undigested food, water brash. Nausea, Headache, Biliousness and
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
JUDGE AND PRIEST IN
 LETTER COMBAT.
MeDcnoueh Says Vicar General ln-
 structed Him.

Fall River, Dec. I6.-Pointed sar- casm in the sermon preached last Sum day in the cathedral by Vicar General J. F.. Cassidy, who analysed the vote whereby the city repudiated the anti saloon system, provoked the following retort today in a public letter by Judge John J. McDonough of the sec- ond district court:
 Very Reverend Sir: Among your remarks on Sunday last was the fol- lowing: Again, when, in an endeayor to keep out the saloon, We fought against the express companies and there was given to Us the most won- derful decision of recent times. no man heard publicly from me any criticism
 May l beg to say that that most wonderful decision of recent times was, supported by Judge DeCourcy of the superior court and by the supreme court of the sate, in the case of Com monwealth vs. Peoples Express com pany, POI Massachusetts reports, page 564?
 May I also say that may not know the law as well as you and your legal advisers and law tutors do? Perhaps that is the reason why you called at my home twice on June 9 last. rainy day before that most wonderful de- cision of recent times was given, and instructed me on what you understood
 
 companies laws were. so far as they relate to intoxicating liquors.
 50 far as the local tribunal of law is concerned, believe there is and has been in Fall River for Is years last past, to use your words again, a re- spect for the tribunal of law and I believe that that respect attaches to the local court because there never has been, is not now and. with Gods help, never will be a man, clerical or lay, who has commanded, does com mand or ever will command the opin- ions and decisions or even the vote, of that court.
 "In sunshine or in shadow, when commended or when condemned, but always with good conscience. that court has always looked beyond changeable, mercurial, fallible man. and has ever found consolation in the immutable, fixed. infallible words of the psalnist: The just man shall be held in everlasting remembrance, he shall not fear evil reports May all the blessing of the Advent season and of Christ's natal day be showered up- on you"
 F'r Cassidy's acknowledgment says:
 "I called on you at the request, be- hest or persuasion of no one. Beset with difficulties. I sought your advice. You will no doubt remember that nStened 10 you reSpect1ully, made no attempt to argue, informed you (not instructed you) as to what I thought might be, and came away in heartfelt gratitude for you allowing me to take up even q small portion of your valuable time. If there was any contempt of court, or anything un- seemly in my calling upon you you and thus seeking your advice, I did not recognize 1t.
 However, since your memory is so faithful as to this former very rainy day, you will recall that on that occa- sion you informed me that no-licensa was d failure. and that you did not believe in it, Nay more than this. you
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
ws.r ]. sew t You Would 3. s.yII.h,

There is no end to the methods that will be employed this winter in the use of bows. They will be worn at the neck, back and front, also at the belt. back or front. and always at the top edge.
 The bow or rosette will not be placed at the bottom edge, as 1t was last season.
 The newest spot for bow to be used is at the front of the bodice. just below the yoke. This is of a different color from the frocks, and is usually made of liberty satin. It is not full and loose, but long and trim. The loops and ends are the full width of the ribbon, and are laid out in flat lines
 These will touch up not only dressy costumes for theater, restaurants and informal dinners, but they will be worn on simple house frocks. The most vivid colors will be used to give bril- liancy to simple gowns. such as white, gray or black.
 Among the colors are apple green, plum, purple, parrot green. turquoise blue, geranium red and black. with a rhinestone center.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

many other bad symptoms; and, be- sides, you will not need laxatives to keep your stomach liver and intestines clean and fresh.
 If your Stomach is sour and full of gas or your food doesn't digest. and your meals don't seem to fit, why not get 50-cent case from your druggist and make life worth living ? Absolute relief from Stomach misery and per- feet digestion of anything you eat Is sure to follow five minutes after, and. besides, one case is sufficient to cure a whole family of such troubles.
 Surely. harmless. inexpensive preparation like Diapepsin, which will always, either at daytime or during night, relieve your stomach misery and digest your meals. is about as handy and valuable thing as you could have in the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.

A conference is to be held in Bos- ton the 18th of next month Of a coni- mittee on education of the Boston chamber of commerce and the presi- dents of Massachusetts colleges and universities. Its purpose is to bring the heads of the educational institu- tions in close touch with the business men of the state and to indicate ths interest which the business men take in the educational institutions.
 This is the first important confer ence ever held to make popular edu- cation more practical by introducing the methods which will develop busi- ness men as well as scholars. It is generally felt that while this beginning at the top is most commendable, 1t is hoped that the reform will reach lower down.
 Referring to the importance of this conference the Portland Express says: There should be this close under standing between the business men and the instructors and school officers of every grade far below those of the colleges and universities.
 50 it is to be hoped, while begin nnR aL lne LOp. anu SOllSuIliHS WAlH college and university presidents in the first place, that the educational committee of the Boston chamber of commerce and similar committees of other business mems organizations in the cities and large towns of New England, will continue the investiga- ton thus worthily begun, and will bring into relations of amity and un- derstanding those who have to do with the education of the youth, who for the most part go from the grammar school and the high school directly into the business world and those who will meet them upon the threshold of busi- ness life. By such means the work of the schools could be made more nearly to meet the needs of business"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

slssippi. Washington and Wisconsin, in the order named, lead in producing the countrys lumber supply. the valu- ation of which for the last year ex- ceeded $500. ,000. Texas, Michigan, Oregon, Minnesota and Pennsylvania come in order after the five leaders. with Utah the lowest on the list, and Nevada and North Dakota unmention- ed because of their very small timber
 ed area.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
The Life of Germs.

People are very careful about en- tering a room where a person Is i'll with a contagious disease, but M. Remliger of the Pasteur institute says that they never pay any attention to the pet animals which go in and out and are a grave source of danger. A typhoid bug will live for r days in the hair of dog, and diphtheria germ for "A. Furry and woolly toys. such as children play with, are also very dangerous things to have in the sick room.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Julia Ward Howe, the Grand Old Woman of New England,"a does not longer rise to speak, but the audience rises to a man to show it's respect and Appreciation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

It would take the average parson or editor one hundred and one years to earn the money that Jeffries and Johnson can pound out of human flesh in a few minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Missouri is advertising in hum fred papers in this country for emil grants to come there and settle upon the unoccupied but fertile acres. and they are coming"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

When Taft gives out that one term is all for him, he realizes that the powers cannot stand a continuous business administration such as he would give the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

When it comes to buying Christmas presents the parson and the baby do not have to be questioned It is right to surprise them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

The announcement that there is to be no monetary legislation by con- gross does not disturb the people, They have all they can do to look after their daily bread
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Happy thought for today: The man who always carries smile is not half so useful to a woman as the man who willingly and Joyfully helps carry the packages
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

fourths millions from the Sugar trust and call it square than to spend s500,- 900 for it's prosecution.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
A Fiaht Ahead.

Speaker Cannon doubtless has his faults, but no one ever accused him of not being good fighter Whatever success the insurgents may achieve in getting the better of the speaker, 1t is
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

What does the National Apple asso- citation pay the doctor who is saying that apple eating is a sure cure for the drink habit? He appears to be their advertising agent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
EpIToRlAL NOTES.

Here Is Banker Morse shouting for a square deal from his prison cell. Most folks think he has it now.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

The little Latin republics should become conscious of the fact that they cannot hurt the United States by hat ing it. That's waste of wrath
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Tn 1881, 2.ss2,s31 persons were en- gagged in agriculture in the United Kingdom. Ten years later the num- Der had decreased to 2,249,756; while in 1901 it was 2,10e,S12.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

There is q good deal of skating on thin ice that is not fatal; but the boys should remember that it is not their kind of skating
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

It'is a note of joy that brings out the fact that after January first eggs will be cheaper. No one cares wheth- CT the hens like 1t or not
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Not few good men are found op- posing progress because they are afraid that it will hurt business. It has never been known to.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Perhaps the most pressing need of Norwich is to get up and shake itself. The most pressing need often escapes the most scrutinizing observation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

If President Roosevelt should send the Ananias club a stuffed hyena for a Christmas present it would be ex- pressive of his feelings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

It seldom dawns upon us that the finished liar is an unfinished soul, but we have it authoritatively that he shall see his finish.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Lottie-At the charity fair he gave me a Sovereign for a kiss. Dottie-- Yes; there's nothing he wouldn't do for charity.-Life.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

This is a matter of deep interest to veterans in all parts of the country and the justice of the measure Is not open to dispute. It Is very likely to meet with persistent opposition and that is why the veterans should take an interest in the matter and give it positive support. rFVT
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

If the right sound comes out from Copenhagen, there is no doubt that it will fix up Dr. Cook better than could a hundred doses of medicine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
CIRCULATION
CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS. PEN
 SION BILL

0onBTebShdu t1lSBhiS, redli1iAS 1NS necessity for a new pension bill which will in a measure provide for soldiers children under 16 years of age, has drawn a conditional bill in behalf of women and children representing the veterans widows in the period since pensions have been denied to them.
 Congressman Higgins has no sym pathy for the woman who marries a soldier because of the pension he re- ceives, expecting to receive perma- nent benefit upon reaching wI1owhood. but there are a good number of cases where the veteran married after June 27, 1890, where there was no ex- pectation of the wife getting a pension and because she has lived continuous ly with the soldier and has borne chil- dren to him and contributed to his happiness and comfort these cases deserve aid; and 1t is to reach these cases that he drafted and introduced this bill This bill does not put such q widow in the same class as the other soldiers widows, as it gives but s6 month, and the pension for all widows is now SIP, provided they married be- fore 1890.
 Hc Dll1 TGduS dS lOnONBs
 s1st Congress, 2d Session.
 In the House of Representatives.
 December 10, 1909.
 Mr. Higgins introduced the following
 bill; which was referred to the Com
 mittee on Invalid Pensions and or
 dered to be printed.
 A BILL
 Providing for pensions to widows
 married before January first,
 nineteen hundred.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Unit cd States of America in Congress as- sembled. That if any officer or enlisted man who served ninety days or more in the Army or Navy of the United States during the late war of the re- bellion and who was honorably dis charged has died or shall hereafter die leaving a widow who has continu- ously lived with him from the date of their marriage to the date of his death without other means of support than her daily labor, or minor chill dren under the age of sixteen years, such widow shall upon due proof of her husbands death and of her living with him continuously, without prov ing his death to be the result of his army service, be placed on the pen sion roll from the date of the appli- cation therefor under this act at the rate of six dollars per month during her widowhood and shall also be paid two dollars per month for each child of such officer or enlisted man under sixteen years of age, and in case of the death or remarriage of the widow leaving a child or children of such officer or enlisted man under the age of sixteen years such pension shall be paid such child or children under the age of sixteen: Provided, That in case a minor child is insane, idiotic, or otherwise permanently helpless, the pension shall continue during the life of said child or during the period of such disability, and such pensions shall commence from the date of ap- plcation therefor after the passage of this Act; And provided further That said widow shall have married said soldier prior to January first. snine- teen hundred, and lived continuously with him from the date of their mar riage until the date of his death.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17
The Circulation of The Balletin.

The Bulletin has the largest cir culation of any paper fin Eastern Connecticut. and from three to four times larger than tha. Of any Tn Norwich. It is delivered to over 5000 of the 4.o53 houses in Nor wich. and read b. ninety three per cent. of she people In Windhani It is delivered to over 600 houses. in Putnam and Danielson to over HOO. ard in all of these places t Is considered the local daily.
 Eastern Connecticut has forty nine towns. one hundred and sixty five post ofice 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., 1909-12-17

Uncle Sam has decided that 1t is more profitable to accept two and three
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

The countrys Timber Supply. According to the report of forest
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

certain that they have their work cut out for them.-Philadelphia Press.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-23

dangling from his wrist. The. fish,
weakened from the loss Of blood, was
towed alongside and dispatched, 1t
weighed 100 pounds. This is the most
remarkable fish story | have heard 10 a
long while, and it would tax my Gre
dulity but for the fact that it is vouched
for by several men here who witnessed
the incident front a launch which was
anchored near by.
Toward mid4afternoon, as we three
were preparing to cruise toward home,
we saw big shark rolling IN the shall.
lows off SAND bar not far from our
launch. He looked to be eight or nine
feet long. There was considerable ex.
citemenl on another launch anchored
below US. and upon inquiry those on
board called out that sawfish as long
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-23
Orange, Lemon Grapefruit.
Pineapple and Banana
Lands For Sale
FORT pIEPcE, FLA.

In localities along the Florida East
Coast or the Gulf Coast, IN tracts to
suit the purchaser. near railroads,
churches and schools, some tracts 'front.'
ing rivers, lakes, Atlantic Ocean and
the Gulf of Mexico Also trucking
lands for winter farming adapted TO the
cultivation of strawberries, beans, pep
per, celery, tomatoes and such other
crops. These lands can be bought on
easy terms. For further Information
and particulars, address with stamp.
Thos. j. DeSteulen Real Estate and
investment Broker Jensen, Florida.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-23
A. c. Dittn1ar
Insurance Agent

| am agent for the folio wing reliable
insurance companies:
North British and Mercantile ms Co., Of
New York,
New York Underwriters, of New York.
The Continental lns. Co., of New York.
The Westchester ms Co., Of New York.
The Aetna Insur. Co., ofHartford, Conn.
The Rochester German ms. Or of Roch
ester, N. I.
Liverpool and London and Globe ms,
Co., of England,
Philadelphia Underwriters, of Phila
The Sun Insurance Co., of New Orlean
Glen Falls Insur. Co. of Glen Falls, NJ
Hartford Insur. Co. of Hartford, Conn.
Providence Washington Insurance Co
Of Providence, r. /
Springfield F. & NJ. Co., of Springfield,
Mass.
A. G. DITTMAR
. ice 'sir tank u Fort Pierce.
FORT PIEPCE, FLA.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-23
Swept over Niagara

This terrible calamity often happens
because a careless boatman ignores
the rivers warnings growing ripples
and taste currents. Natures warnings
are kind. That dull pain or ache in
the back warns you the kidneys need
attention 1t you would escape fatal NAL
adles-dropsy, diabetes or Bright's dis
ease. Take Electric Bitters at once
and see bachache fly and all your best
feelings return. AFTER long suffering
from weak kidneys and lame back, one
Sl.0O bottle wholly cured me, " writes
j. X. Blankership, of Belk, Tenn. Only
50c at For Pierce Drug Co.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-04-23

Fertilizers, studied it night and day
until had an intelligent idea Of fertil-
zers, plant foods and the absolute ne
cessi:y OF using them wisely to get good
results. A postal card brought me
Farmers Bulletin No. 40 Pineapple
Growing by Peter Rolls, from the Ag.
ricultural Department at Washingtc
A neighbor gave me some old copi
the Farmer and Fruit Grower
started scrap book that Rel