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Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
THE ENUMERATORS.

The enumerators of Norwich under Special Census Agent Downes need not he disturbed by any inquiries or reflec- tions which have been made upon them That they should miss a few is to be expected and it is shown from Investigation that for some of these omissions they are in nowise respon- sible-
 The taking of the census of this nation is a great task and perfect ac- curacy is wholly out of the question because many ignorant citizens regard the inquiry an impertinence and do not feel called upon to tell the whole truth, or to in any way assist the enumerators in learning every detail of their inquiry.
 There have been few censuses which have not been tainted by de- ception; and ambitious politicians have been known to pad up the popu- iation from gravestones in the cene- teries and from old directories of other cities. This census was designed to escape this. but whether it has or not is yet to be determined. for civic am bitton and the ardor to show wonder ful growth have not been abated
 The cities of this state and every other are inclined to adhere to the di- rectory mans estimate or to a police cS@hVass II they exceed the government census return, and to forget them if the figures officially sent to the govern ment exceed them. It is not often that a city's estimate of it's own pop ulation can be exceeded upon a fair count, and hence the disappointment and grumbling which follow the com pletion of the government work The Bulletin will see no reason for com plaint if the count runs a thousand less or thousand more than the pop- ular estimate of 2s,0oo for the city and town together.
 Special Agent Downes and his enun- er2tors are to be congratulated upon the excellent work they have done
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
A oNE-MAN SCHEME.

Staunton, Va, has a general manager and is run on business principles, like a department store. This little city, having wearied of shiftIessness in municipal affairs and general unsat- isfactory results, decided to place business where politics had always presided. Robert G. TIiden, in the current number of Harper's Weekly, describes how the plan worked. He says the people abolished the old sys- tenn under which the city council ap- pointed committees to attend to the various departments of city govern ment and created the office of general manager. The general manager was given entire charge and control of all the executive work of the city in it's various departments and null control of the heads of departments and em- pIoyes of the city.
 The whole system is vast inn provement over the old plan" says John Crosby, the author of the new arrangement. "We believe that when it has been thoroughly worked out it will prove to be the ideal system. About the only people who object to our plan of government are the con- tractors
 This scheme places a responsible head where there was once simply a fgurehead and endowed with power the general manager ignores the schemes of the contractors and looks out for the welfare of the people. On the face of it, this sort of concentra- tion does not appear to be unWise.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
THE BUTTER OUTLOOK.

When the trusts row it the people suffer The Chicago beef packers and the Elgin butter makers are now at odds over the possession of 4,000 tons of butter. This is a good deal of but ter to have in hand, and the chances are that if the quarrel is not amica- bly, settled that the price of butter will loom as never before
 The present row arises over the con tracting on the part of the meat packers for the whole output of the Omaha market at Elgin prices. There upon the Elgin butter barons who want everything in sight, threaten to boost the market prices and force the packers to cancel their contracts or lose a fortune. They even talk of S1 a pound for the article
 This is not pleasant outlook for the bread and butter brigade but what do these contending forces care about that? They are prompted by greed and revenge and do not care whether the people have any butter on their bread or not
 In ordinary competition prices go down, but under trust manipulation the prices go up. We shall all be- lieve in heavy penalties by and by against conspirators who raise the price of foodstuffs by artificial means.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

dreamed. Included in the groups are scores of mighty families whose past history is the history Of dynasties and monarchies some existent and flour ishing. others dead but living in the reflected glory of past achievements Of the reigning potentates related to George V, two are emperors ruling over two hundred million men-fhe czar of all the RuSSias and the emperor Of Germany; seven kings governing all most another hundred million subjects Denmark Greece, Bulgaria, Norway, Belgium, Portugal the Netherlands, and many crown princes, any one of whom may be a king hereafter, dowa- ger queens and expresses, grand dukes and ducheSses.
 Being a direct descendant of a long line of kings through George l, who was great-grandso of James l, son of Mary, Queen of Scots, King George V can trace his ancestry as a Guelph back to very remote times, as in the earlier days the Guelph line arose from the princely house of Este, which traces its origin through the middle and dark ages to the great Charlemagne himself. It would be impossible in the limits of an article like this to name all the kings close relatives, but suffice 1t to say that King George of Greece and King Frederick of Denmark are his uncles; the kaiser the czar and King Haakon of Norway are his first cousins; King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and King Albert of Belgium are his second cousins; the queen or Hoiiand is a distant relative, and the list or princes, dukes and other noble person. ages related to him, from Prince Henry of Prussia to Prince Gaston of or leans and Prince William of Hohenzol- Tern, is a long and imposing one.
 Truly, the line of European rulers constitute a vast family party, and, while this ought to make for peace, it is well known that in royal circles, as well as in humber spheres of life, fam r. ter The civilized world, Nnezvever, will unite in the hope that the concord of nations may be undisturbed and that the reigns of King George and his f- lustrious relatives may be hong. pros porous and peaceful.-RhilasA sAlpllia Press
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Proper Early Care and Training.

Mir. Editor: I have been watching with a good deal of interest the devel- opment of the young trees that were set cue on Chelsea parade a few years ago.
 A sapIing is. in some respects very much like striplfng; for both are nursery products very liable to receive injury from many pests, are very un- quire much filling out at the top to develop beautiful character and bear the fruit of usefulness.
 These saplings on the parade have apeared this spring to be fairly thrif- ty, except two of the elms, which however, are now getting into trim for Decoration day
 We are told that 'as the twig is bent, so the tree is inclined" and that we should train up a child in the way he should go."
 That the twig can dominate the tree in that respect to the injury of the latter and that the tree needs train ing as much as a child is in evidence now on the parade; for many of the branches of the young trees there are far too low, and some Of the branches of the elns bow so awkwardIy as to make a very unsightly appearance, and have the discourtesy to attempt now and then, to knock a fellows hat off, as If they were in training like Jim and Jack for a Fourth of July bout.
 We can neither attribute this bow ing to overculture, I think, nor to an excessive desire to show respect to Our Founders" who are immortal ized in statuary right across the street from the parade.
 Now seriously these branches should not be permitted to conduct themselves in this manner, in antag- onisrn to the others that are striving to make the trees attain, in time, the dignity and usefulness of the noble old elms that have so long graced the parade and made it a restful place.
 As a timely suggestion, I would say that these active young branches should have a little amusement be- sides playing with the winds So, per haps, if they could saw, it might tree, and make them all look much pleasanter. We often make a very great mistake by not pruning our trees enough and not removing un- slightly and useless limbs, when the trees are young; and we do not thor ouShly discover our error until after being compelled to cut off large limbs that should have been removed when very small
 Then We so clearly see the folly of our neglect, by looking at the ugly looking scars that perhaps. can never be fully obliterated; but no amount of regret can remedy the evil.
 The grass on the parade has at last been cut. The soldiers are soon to be eulogized there and their graves are soon to be decorated. Why not trim the young trees there before another year. just to please the faithful old no need of waiting until the spear is beaten into pruning hook to do it.
 c. H. TALCOTT.
 Norwich, May 26. 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
A Royal Family.

The accession of King George V of Great Britain and Ireland and the British dominionS beyond the seas, King, Defender of the Faith Emperor of India" has brought the royal family of Great Britain into ever closer re- la'tfonship with the other courts of Eu- rope than existed during the reign of his august father. Edward VII, being the son of Queen Victoria and the prince consort, was only royal by de- scent from his mother, the prince con sort not being of royal lineage. His marriage with the Princess Alexandra of Denmark was a royal alliance in more senses than one, and his children can properly claim to kinSiy descent in both lines.
 This intimately allies the present king to about all the thrones of Flu rope by blood ties, and makes of the reigning families of Europe vast reigning syndicate. controlling people and possessions such as even Ameri- can men of affairs" have never
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
TEE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
MAKING A SALE

T have here, madam" began the agent when Mrs. Pinkerson opened the door, "a really wonderful washing machine. It emDodies all the good points of the most popular machines and has none of their bad points. It is indorsed by such men as Senator Aldrich, Gov. Hughes, President Had ley of Yale"
 What do those men know about washing macfines?' asked Mrs. Pink erson. who is an extremely practical woman. Anyhow, l don't want a washing machine. and if 1 did I wouldn't buy it of a travelling agent. Some time ago I bought patent wheels and springs, and you wound it up with a key, like a clock, and then it was supposed to rock itself all day.
 We wound it up and put our little son, Henry Adolphus Alexander, in it, and started the machinery going, and the crale acted! It bounced all over the house and upset all the furniture and then it went outdoors and see sawed all over the yard before we Adotphus Alexander was scared out of five years growth. My husband has a shotgun in the house. and he's going to butcher the next agent that comes here"
 T am not selling insane cradles or internal machines, madam protested the agent. An up-to-date washing machine is something that every won- an needs. Let me give you a demon stration with this machine. Let me have some warm water and a piece of soap and then hand me the dirtiest old rag there is around the house, and in two minutes it will be like the driven snow. Why, madam, this ma chine is in constant use by Edward w. Box. who washes all his lace hand
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
MOTOR BOAT PERIL.

The motor boat in inexperienced lands is making much additional work for the surfmen along the New Eng land coast.
 The current report of the United States iifesaying service takes cog nizanee of the gasoline motor boat as new element in navigation that has in a remarkable degree increased the duties" of the coast guardsmen and --Aotably addSd to the annual statisti- c.sI showing" of disasters and rescues T. appears that vessels of this class dooumenteo and Undocumented-tha is. craft engaged in commerce and pleasure boats mainIy-constitute full forty per cent. of all vessels large and small. included in the years casualty statistics Of the thirty persons who perished in marine casualties during the year, within the scope of the serv- ice, ten were lost from gasoline boats Since by far the larger number of all the boats of this class that suffered disaster were pleasure boats, the prop ertE loss was not so large as the bare figures of shipwreck would suggest But that the life savers are kept reIa- lively as busy by reason of this new clement as if the tonnage were heavy and the cargoes valuable is made man ifest in the report
 The years record of the operations Of the service is in some respects more notewo orthy than that Tor any previo,,s ear WHhin it's history; namely in the large number Of vessels involved in the low percentage of lives lost i'll comparison with the number of per sons imperiiIed and in the 'srernarka- ble preponderance of undocumented craft. among the casualties, to which gasoiine boats make . heavy contribu-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

kerchoefs and shirt waists with it. Jo- seph G. Cannon has recommended this machine to the treasury department for the purpose of cleaning the soiled currency.
 Wherever you go you will hear people singing the praises of this in comparable machine. With it in the house, the Monday washing becomes diversion, superseding croquet and lawn tennis The children quarrel for the privilege of turning the crank I have known a bedridden mother to leave her couch of suffering and insist upon doing the family washing l was told before coming here that you would when you put your head out of the window and I said to myselr: "A woman with such an intellectual face will at once recognize the merits of my machine.' I cater to people of cul- ture and refinement. madam"
 Who was it told you not to come mouth becoming a straight line.
 '"The lady who lives three doors down. She said it was useless for me to call here, as your husband was in desperate straits financially = but there! I should not have repeated her remarks, since they are obviously un- true"
 ''So Mrs. Flipper said that, did she? And her husband dodging the bill col taken out of her house because the last installment wasn't paidi
 ''She talked about me that way, did she? And only yesterday she was over here borrowing butter that she never intends to return, MT. Agent, you put me down for two of those machines I'll give one of them to my married daughter. I'll show Mrs Flipper that my husband is not pauper!"-Chi- cago News
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

ton. Meanwhile, boats of this type. in efficient hands of the life savers, demonstrate their usefulness for res cue work in competition with the life boat propelled by oars
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Has Solved the Problems.

It may be remarked in passing that Colonel Roosevelt has thus far solved in a satisfactory manner for him self the problem what to do with our ex- presidentS.-ProViden Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Easily Pleas ssd.

One of the remarkable things re- vealed by MT. RooseVeit's tour is the amount of enthusiasm that can exist when there is no baseball game Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Whoever is keeping the skies yelled is disappointing a great many people. The comet is not guilty of such ais courtesyi
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

King George V. is having a good deal of advice thrown to him. This is bout the only thing thrown at a king that he is not afraid of
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Cough Caution

Neve-. positively never poison your lungs If you cough-even from simple cold only-you should chial tubes Don't blindly suppress it with stupefying poison. It's strange how some things finally come about. For twenty years Dr. ShoOp has constantly warned people not to take cough mixtures or prescription containing Opium. Chloroform. or similar poisons. And nova little late though-Congress says Put 1t on the label. If poisons are in your Cough Mixture" Goodf Very good Herea fter for this mothers. and others. should insist having Dr. Shops Cough Cure No poison marks Dr. Shoops law be on the label. And il shot only safe. but it Ia said to be by those that know it best a truly Ie
 mar ha De cough remedy Take no chance then. particularly with your children. Insist on having Dr- Shoop Cough Cure. Compare carefully the Dr. Shoop package with others and note Ihs difference. No poison marks therei You always be on the safe side by demanding
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

We know now that the Sugar baron who designed the cheat is in a cem- etery This indicates that he may be needing ice more than sugar" just now
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Because Speaker Cannon thinks hanging is good enough for the in surgents his enemies declare that he is too oId-fashioned to think of cleo trocution
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

turn to England and then he may write another book in which he will plainly depict our vices as well as our vir- ines
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Happy thought for today: It is all legged that the largest room in the world is the room for improvement! Think it over.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

People who promised to be good when they thought the comet meant dire disaster will soon forget it. Fear never curbs meanness but q little
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

If the trusts do push butter to s1 a pound oleomargarine ought to go ca vorting through the market like a comet through space.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Mayor Gaynor points out that Tam many has it's good points. oh. yes The devil on occasion sits in broad cloth in front of the pulpit.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

A Sunday afternoon shower in Chi cago ruined $50.000 worth of millinery in the parks. The Americans appear to be as jolly as they are pious
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Colonel Roosevelt sprints on ship board as well on shore. He knows he can make his ten miles if he keeps going.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Harry Whitney is not going to the Arctic regions to vindicate anybody. He is in pursuit of game and a few more frost-bites.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

The man who stands beside a bride in a $15,000 dress has the courage of his convictions.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

It is just as natural for a nation that wants money for a big navy to have a war scare as it is for juvenile dom to have the measles. It pays the contractors
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

The comets tail is of less interest than its purpose. Will the scientists please tell us what comets are for?
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Locomotive firemen who get blinded by the glare of the fire lose their jobs to face permanent want This is why liability laws are humane and de- manded
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

A crusade against kissing doesn't become any more popular in Connec- ticut than a crusade against moon shine in the mountains of Kentucky
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Tn Nantes. France, city of 16o. 600 population, there is not a single mod ern steam laundry. The washing is done on boats
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Senator Rrandeaee a cateh.

a derisive oficialdom, and it looks to us as though he had done it.-Life.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
FLAG DAY.
Governor Frank B. Weeks Issues
 Proclamation.

Governer Frank B. Weeks Issues
 Prociaxna ation.
 Governor Frank B. Weeks has issued the following proclamation appointing Tuesday, June IA. as Flag day:
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
 By His Excellency,
 FRANK B. WEEKS
 Governor.
 A Proclamation.
 In compliance with the statutes, l hereby designate Tuesday, the 14th day of June. ts
 FLAG DAY, and on this one hundred and thirty third birthday of our national flag, heartily recommend that it be dis played on all buildings, both public and private, throughout our state. In the school room let the children listen 10 the story of the flag. and as we gaze upon this emblem let us recall that fl was never lowered to a foe, that it syn1boIzes God and home and through the shedding of heroic blood it stands for free nation
 Given under my hand and seal of the state. at the capitol in Hartford, this twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord one thusand nine hundred and ten, and the independence of the United States, the one hundred and thirty-fourth.
 FRANK B. WEEKS, By His Excellency's Command, (SeaI). MATTHEW H. ROGERS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

If pasteurfzing milk makes it worse than ever, what will vaccinating food do?
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

No more dirty milk for Boston ba- bies" is now the slogan at the Hub. ,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
HILL A GRANDFATHER.

For one I am a firm believer in the administration of President Taft and believe that, while he is acting con- servatively and wholly within the linn it's of the law, yet the sum total of accomplishments for the good of this republic during his administration will be far greater than that of many of his predecessors. ."-E. J. Hill.
 Our Connecticut congressman MT Hill, has always stood fairly strong by the administration which happened to be in power, so long as it was re- publican. He was a .staunch Roose- welt man, and is still, and that he now loses no opportunity to speak a good word for President Taft is not surpris- ing. And in this he also stands with his state. Here in Connecticut there is little, if any sentiment against the administration of President Taft, but some things have transpired which not all Connecticut republicans ap- proved and for which MT. Taft was in no way ponsible.-Ansonia Sen tinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

It strikes The Bulletin that the at titude of the congressman from the Fourth district represents the relation of the full Connecticut delegation to- ward the administration. As The Sen tfnel intimates, some things have hap pened in Connecticut for which Pres ldent Taft cannot be held responsible, and they are likely to have some eff feet upon the vote of the party of this state unless there is a decided change in some quarters. After the senator ial battle has been fought next winter there may follow a love-feast and har- mony may be restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Ambassador Bryce is about to re-
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1910-10-13

About forty young people were en-
tsftained al the home OF Mrs Leo
Schmidt Friday evening In honor OF
Miss Pearl Waehter The main foa-
ture Of The evening was novelty
shower when Miss waehtor was pre-.
scented with many pretty aud use
fal glfts 70 use IN hor now home
Music and games we're INDUCED In
after which the following refresh
ments we're served sandwiches and
pickles. Ice cream aud cake and
cocoa. A very pleasant time was en-.
ioyed aud the best wishes OF all
we're given to Miss wachter for
the future.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1910-10-13

ducts business from a stand or pea
nut or popcorn parcher and sells
peanuts and popcorn only or either,
shall pay a license of $1,000 per quar-
ter.
Auotioneers LleSnse.
Section 8. Every licensed auction
eer, or person who conducts business
as an auctioneer or cries public sales
shall pay a license of $1,000 per
quarter or $500 per year provided
hat nothing in this ordinance shall
require a public officer in the dis
Nharge of his duties to pay a license
FOR any sale of property sold under
Execution or attachment.
Palmist, clarivoyant, Mind Reader
License.
Section Z. Every person who
reads palms, or is a paimist clari
voyant, phrenologist, mind reader or
fortune teller, shall pay a license fee
OF $500 per day while engaged in
such business.
Bill Posters License.
Section S. Every person who posts
bills, or advertisements on bill boards
houses or other places. within the
corporate limits of the City of Pay-t
ette. for the purpose of advertising
shall be deemed a bill poster and\
shall pay a license fee of $500 pero
lay, $500 per quarter or $500 per.
fear. y
laundry and Laundry Agents Lii {
cense.
Section 9. Every person. firm. as
or corporation who con.
ucts the business of running a steamE
aundry or laundry agency within ther