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Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
NO REFERENDUM.

Some of the cities where crude oil is used for keeping down the dust complain because the referendum is ignored. Crude oil works well if the streets upon which it is used are not neglected, but kept oiled. When they are neglected and the dust begins to blow and stihing clouds of red dirt get into the houses and the oil be- gins to show it's damaging presence upon clothing worn in the street as well as upon fabrics of all kind within the house, it is condition which is worse than ehe condition it was in tended to improve.
 A resident of New Britain. where much damage has been done in homes of the best residential streets, writes The Herald of that city. If vote were taken of the residents of the streets where this 'oiling' has been done. not one-quarter will be found in favor of a repetition of it.-
 This crude-oi fad with it's mixtures of germs and filth deposits when dry enough to blow into the mouths, eyes and nostrils of pedestrians. is not like " to be much healthier than the nat ural dust with it's mixtures
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
FOR PURE INSTEAD OF FOUL
 WATER

NessrE. Champion and Corbin ought tc receive the support of the people in their endeavor to have the legislature lution of the streams in this state by the people living on the banks or the corporations which use them for carry ing off their refuse and poisonous col- oring matter.
 Tax Commissioner Corbin. having written 10 Congressman Hill to use his influence in congress to this end, Mir. Hill replied.
 My first thought as I read the res- olution IS that the real source of the trouble is in the state of Connecticut and that the legislature of the state of Connecticut has absolute control of the whole situation. 1t being within it's powers to cause the pollution of the waters along the coast, by reason of the emptying of sewage into them. 10 be discontinued That is certainly true of interior streams, and I am in- ciined to think it is equally true of navigable waters as we'll
 We all know what polluted water means. It may through cows drink ing II result in the distribution of dis ase-creating milk; 1t may result in impure ice and increased sickness from this cause: it may poIlute citv's water supply and produce an epidemic of disease. It is a condition which in telllgent men should be ashamed to let continue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
MATINEES
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fun to play games in the streets through which autos go whizzing.
 The little white face of a pretty little girl on a little white cot in a hospital ward is haunting people now. Just as she was crossing the street the auto came up behind her, and when the horn was sounded it seemed to frightan her, so she went from one side to the other in a dazed manner. The man who was Arriving the auto should have stopped his car, but he tried 10 keep going, and before anyone could save her the heavy machine had run over the dear little girl. crushing her body in a terrible way.
 Now her poor suffering body is in 8 plaster paris cast, which is so stiff and hard that she cries to have it talk en off, but during all the hot days and nights of the summer she must wear it. because they can't tell until the broken bones knit together, as the doc tors say, whether she is crippled for fife. They hope the hip and her little legs will be straight and strong when the cast is taken off for good, but they can't tell until she is able to walk.
 She will lay there and suffer and 5e pitied and have pretty flowers sent to her, but no attention or gifts can pay her for her injuries.
 She should have looked out sharp for autos and she would not have been hurt. You must. If you do not want to be in danger of being hurt and suffer = ing as she is.-Uncle Jed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
UNCLE JED'S CHAT WITH THE
 LITTLE FOLKS.

The In-Door and Out of-Door de- pertinent has had more nice contribu- tions this week than it can use, so it has a number of stories left over until next week: and this gives the writers. it should be observed, bet ter chanee to win a book
 It is suggested by one writer that pen-names be allowed the children whc have reasons for not having their real names printed; and we will per init the use of them to such writ CTS as perfer not to be known; but the pen-name and their full name and address should be put on a separate slip of paper.
 There will be no objection to brief references to letters written by others if complimentary, in letters: and lit tie letters Of appreciation written to Uncle Jed will be printed.
 I guess we will let the puzzles go until autumn, and devote our limited space to letters and miscellany of ex- tra interest. Maybe the letters will take it all
 This week we shall award four books, two regular and two special
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
Reach up as far as you can, I and God will reach down all thel
 rest of the way
LESSONS ON ZOOLOGY.

A little brown bird sat on the twig of
 a tree, A-SwinSing and singing as glad as
 could be, And shaking his tail and smoothing
 his dress, And having such fun as you never
 could guess. And when he had finished his gay
 little song, He flew down in the street and went
 hopping along, This way and that with both little feet, While his sharp little eyes looked for
 something to eat A little boy said to him: Little bird,
 stop, And tell me the reason why you go
 with nop9 Why don't you walk as boys do, and
 men, One foot at a time. like a duck or a
 her?'' Then the little bird went with a hop,
 hop, hop. And he laughed and he laughed as he
 never would stop. And he said: Little boy. there are
 some birds that talk, And some birds that hop and some
 birds tEat walk. Use your eyes. little boy, watch close
 ly and see What little birds hop with both feet
 just like me: And what little birds walk like the
 duck and the hem And when you know that, youn know
 more than some men. Every bird that can scratch in the
 dirt can walk; Every bird that can wade in the water
 can walk; Every bird that has claws to scratch
 with can walk One foot at a time. that is the way
 that they walk. But most little birds that can sing
 you song Are so small that their legs are not
 very strong To scratch with. or wade with. or
 catch things,
 That's why
 know how to fly. I've many relations. and each one of
 them sings; We're called Warbiers and Perchers,
 and other sweet things: And whenever you meet them while
 out at your play. You'll see what l told you is true.
 Little boy. good day.
 The ChiIG-S F'riend
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
RECIPROCAL eoLD COINAGE.

Whatever may happen to the treaty of reciprocity with Canada, it is positive fact that reciprocal gold coin is about to be issued. It is now re- ported from Ottawa that an agree ment has been reached between the two governments whereby the new gold coinage of the Dominion will be received this side the line at it's faca value as ours has long been so re- ceived on the other side, though gold there plays a much less important part in daily business transactions than il does in England. France or Germany. Hitherto what gold has been in cir eulation has been of foreign coinage, chiefly American. The new pieces will be of the five and ten dollar denomi- nations, corresponding in intrinsic value to similar American coins.
 It would be pleasant if the silver coinage was brought up to a recipro- cal standard, so that the car-conduc- tors who have silver Canadian shili- ings would not be slyly passing them upon passengers and passengers pass ing them on the conductors and deal CTS everywhere they can because they know they are not redeemable a their face value at the banks. These little differences in the valuation of coins prompt men to do small things, and do not tend to improve the morals of a people
 Now that Canada is to have a mint and standard coinage all her own, let us hope all her money will soon be worth it's face here as American money has long been there.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
erandpa,s Adventure in the Civil War.

Grandpa's Adventure in the Civil War.
 Tell us a story about yourself in the time of the civil war, grandpa.," " said little Willie
 We'll began grandpa, T was taking a walk before breakfast in the year 1862, when I heard the sound of rapid firing somewhere in the woods. Thinking there was fight betwe some federals and confederates, rush ed into the woods toward the firing, forgetting in my haste to take my gun and uniform. After running at the top of my speed for about two miles, the firing stopped as suddenly as it began, and before I could take another step I found myself surround ed by some confederafes, who convict ed me to be hung as a spy. The lead CT of my capters was a revengeful en- enly of mine, whom I fought at school. But no sooner was 1 made their pr1s- oner than a Union soldier stepped out of the woods with revolver pointed at my enemies.
 You are my prisoners, Drop your weapons and follow mel" My captors were so frightened that they obeyed Then. upon hearing who 1 was, he re- leased me, and after one-half hour reached home--Nathan Buchalter, age 12 of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
THE DECISION OF THE CITIZENS

The citizens of Norwich acted wisely in meeting the necessities if the nu- nicipal tax did have to go to II mills.
 There is no doubt the police depart nlent can wait for its plain clothes man since it has been conducted half century without a permanent one, although as cities advance this step will be regarded some time in the ftl- ture as one of the necessities; as will also the auto-chemical; but Norwich cannot expect to get all the good things at once.
 The resolution to carry forward the brick pavement was commendable in the interests of business. The block paving has been condemned in almost all of the cities because 1t is cum bersome and noisy, and today it is classed with the antiquated pavements of our times. Brick pavement gives a smoother and quieter street surface, and 1t should be the plan to remove it from all our business streets as rapidly as possibls.
 The resistance 10 an endeavor to reduce the Mohegan park appropria- ton met with favor because it de- served to. The reason for the expendi- ture of s5.000 this year was sufficient. and let us hope that the reasons for expending that amount for twenty years to come will be as satisfactory. public park needs development and only by the expenditure of money can it be made attractive. A park which has to be kept on a run -down-at-t the heel plan is a public asset which bet ter bs disposed Of
 Az cities are being governed today Norwich is far from the extravagant class. The Rose of New England has got to keep in step with the times The best way to decrease taxation is ny the increase of industries and pop ulatfou
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and a poor knight had his head brck-

and a poor knight had his head brck- en.
 In a moment Tom had given Edric slap on his shoulder, and the poor lit tie fellow burst out crying.
 What a Irub-bub there was, When Mrs. Browne reached the play room sorry scene met her eyes.
 I'm sorry." muttcred Tom; "I never meant to hurt him. I forgot he was so small"
 Tn any case, Tom,' replied his mother, gravely, it is not very noble for boys to quarrel like wild animals. Some people think it is very fine to win games, but it is q far more lasting victory to conquer ones lower nature Long ago King Solomon declared. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit better than he that taketh a city, It is only through Gods help that you feel as you did just now. That poor knight is very much damaged, but will glue his head on- As I have some odd chessmen I can supply his place and give you the wounded warrior to remind you when you feel inclined to be angry about trifieS. But God alone will make you brave and good.''
 Tom lived to become a celebrated naval officer His name was mention- ed in despatches home, and he receiv- ed the Victoria Cross
 He had another treasure he valued equally, d tiny wooden chessman that went with him all round the world and he looked at it every morning of his lne--The Erien1
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
LITTLE ORIGINAL STORIES.
A Trip to Niagara Falls.

Mary and Richard had always lived in Rochester, N. Y. Mary was twelve years old and Richard was eleven.
 Ever since they had been to school and had studied about the wonderful Niagara Falls, they had had a great desire to see them, so their mother promised them that they could go and stay all day on Aary's birthday, which was the 20th of June.
 The days dragged slowly by, but Mary's birthday finally came. It was a beautiful day. The birds were sing ing. and tEe flowers were in full bloom There could not have been a better day for such an excursion.
 The happy little boy and girl with their mother started about o'clock in the morning, and reached Niagara about ten.
 After they had walked around and had seen the sights. they ate their lunch. and then started for the falls They were amazed when they saw
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
An Acorn,s Lamsnt.

Oh, deari What poor creature am. How I long for the joys of my former life
 Though it grieves me, I will relate it to you, and hope it may prove in teresting.
 I was once one of the many chii- dren of a mighty oak My life was filled with beauty from morning till night
 But one day the merry wind whirled me to the ground. and fdrifted me on till I reached the country road, and here I am.
 Last night an old farmer most crushed me. But some day I shall De appreciated as was my venerable ia ther, the oak.-By Kittie Vaughn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
A Nice Helpful Letter.

Dear Uncle Jed: You wished to know what books the boys like l like true stories best. l like stories that tell about people just as they are and live every day, with pictures to show how they look. That is why 1 like Miss Alcott's books-they are so real I have been reading Carpenters Tray els this last winter and like them very much. It is the next best thing to travelling to read such books, and when I do see the places I will know some thing about them.
 am reading The Little Cousin se- ries now and like them quite we'll 1 enjoy history books and hero stories, when there are not too many hard words.
 I would like to have more true In- dian stories. I have not read half enough about the North American h. (iians. Longfellow's Hiawatha is a favorite piece of mine. think Long fellow wrota splendid verses. l have read several
 I like the childrens' page in The Bulletin and am always interested Q see what will be next.
 Your friend,
 KENNETH W. MAIN.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
Sprino in Texas.

I live in the country; the woods are all so pretty and green. The little birds are all the time singing: the beautiful magnolia blossoms are out and they are so sweet We have some pretty little flowers in the yard l en- joy working among them. We are hal ing some fine rain on them. We have phlox. yiolets, pinks, carnations, bal samS. pansies, sweet peas and asters. I think they are so pretty. Summer will soon be here. and we are going to Seabrook to spend the summer. I hope I will see some of you. We will have a good time bathing and crab bing- I like to catch crabs Haps, there is a little sparrow building under the caves of the house. l. will tell you all about them when they hatch. There is also a little mockingbird that sings late in the evenings and about F o'clock in the night and early every morning. He sounds so cheerful every night. He roosts in the sycamore tree right at the corner of the house.-A little Texas boy.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

There IS more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. and until the last few years was supposed to be Incura ble. For a great many years doctors pro- nounced it a local disease and preserib- ed local remedies. and by constantly fai:ine to cure with local treatm ent, pronounced iI incurable. Science has proven ,atarrh to be q cor stitutional disease nd therefore requires conSti- tutionaI. treatment Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio. is the only constitutional cure on the market It is taken in- te.naIIv in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonfuI It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys- tenn They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address F. J CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio
 Sold by Druggists. 75c-
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
He Belongs to the Boy Scouts.

Dear Uncle Jed: I love to read the boys and girls department and think that was a fine baseball story you had in last week. I felt sorry for the fel- lows that lost the game, for I have been in tKfe same place myself.
 I belong to Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts. We sometimes hike it for a couple of miles in the country, carry our lunch with us and light fire and cook it. It certainly is great sport We expect to go camping some time this summer If we do I will write and tell the boys about it.
 From your little friend
 RICHARD MORAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
MEXICAN CHILDREN.

Small children in Mexico must go to school at o'clock in the morning and remain until 12; go again at l o'clock after a resting spell and stay until o'clock this from March to September. The rest of the year the hours are shorter. Many of the chil- dren look as if they had just got out of bed and gone to school without even washing their faces Bathing troubles them only once a year. The careful mother insists upon bathing all her children on St John the Baptists daY
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
A Leadino California Druggist.
Pasadena. Cal. March 9. 1911.

Foley x Co. Gentlemen: We have sold and recommended Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for years. We be- Iieye it to be one of the most efficient expectorants on the market. Contain ing no opiates or narcotics it can be given freely to children Enough of the remedy can be taken to relieve a cold as it has no nauseating results and does not interfere with digestion. Yours very truly. c. H. Ward Drug Co, C. L. Parsons. Sec'y and Treas" " Get the original Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in the yellow package. At I. .ee X Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
ro Protect State Irees.

Tree Warden l. l. Gardner. of MIeri- den. will start crusade against those who by their carelessness are des- troying the shade trees. Of late many horses have been hitched up to trees which are quickly killed by the horses chewing them. In the future Mir. Gardner will hand in the names of these people % the city for prose- GGLiap
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
More Than Pleased.

Dear Uncle Jed: It was more than pleased with my book about birds last week. I thank you very much for it. and hope to win a book about wild flowers. some time. can not try for a prize this week, as we are having ex- aminations and I have to study in or der to keep up to the required stand ard.
 Your little nephew.
 RICHARD WILLIAM TOBIN. Norwich June 13 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
A Dreadful Wound

from a knife. gun. tin can rasty nail,
 fireworks, or of any other nature, de- mands prompt treatment with Buck lens Arnica Saive to prevent blood poison or gangrene. It is the quickest. surest healer for all such wounds, as also for Burns, Boiis. Sores, Skin F,ruptions, EczeHa, Chapped Hands, Corns or Plies. 25c at Lee & Osgood
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

Bernhardt's tour in America covered 25.000 miles and in the 23S days she has given 2S7 performances. This athletic grandmother has 67 years be- hind her, and has lost none of her ability or power.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
SEWING HINDUS.

Hindu boys have to learn to sew. When they are grown men they must do all the sewing for the family if it is a poor family, and poor men are hired to do sewing for the rich fam flies
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
Honors for PhiladeIphia.

Philadelphia now enjoys the distinc ton of supplying the house at Wash ingten with the father of the house, General Bingham, and the baby, the son of Mayor Reyburn- Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
DON'T PLAY IN THE STREETS.
The Little White Face on a LittI,
 White Cot.

Children, do not play in the street Do not be careless in this day of autos in crossing the street.
 Autos are dangerous. Children are daily hurt by them, and drivers and parents heartbroken because of some killed or crippled little one. It is not
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

Gladys Bushnell, age F, of Nor wien. for Story entitled "A Trip to Mia gara Falls
 Nathan BuchaIter, age F. of Nor wich, for Story entitled Grandpa S Adventure in the Civil War;"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
Rev. pr. E. O. Pace to Address

Rev Dr. F.. A. Pace, who will de- liver the principal address at the commencement exercises of the New Britain Normal school. is head of the philosophical department in the Catholic university in Washington. D. c
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

saws
 Noses they have, but they smell not .teapots.
 Mouths they have, but they taste no, -riverS.
 Hands they have, but they handle notebooks.
 Ears they have, but they hear not cOrustalks
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

If Queen Mary has not tried on her crown score or two of times and in quired of her attendants if it is on straight, she is not so particular as the average woman
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

New YorlSs death rate last week was lowest for some time, which shows that short water and the colon bacilli are not getting In any serious work.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
INDOORS AND OUT-OF-DOORS
 "A Boys and Girls Department
Rules for Young Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number the pages.
 . Use pen and ink, not pencil.
 3. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 250 words
 A. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 ,. Write your name, age and ad- dress at the top of the first page.
 Address all communications to Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15
ODD. ISN'T IT!

Feet they have, but they walk not stoves
 Eyes they have, but they see not potatoes
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

When the autumn leaves are falling We shall be able to go to the moving picture houses and see the corona tion paradeS just as lffelike as those who went to London to see them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

The June bride is always considered pretty enough to have her picture in the paper; and this is a compliment accorded no other brides collectively.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

The typewriter that will print a syllable at a touch has been invented and the one that will respond with a whole word is said to be in prospect
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

New England women are sweeter than we thought, for they furnish ten thousand of the 19, ,359 shareholders of the Sugar trust.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

Senator Lorimer must see the axe, and if he doesn't dodge no one but himself will be to blame when his head comes off.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

The Boston editor who inquired Are there angels" is told that men who travel on Toledo trolley cars never ask this question,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

When you owe a man good round sum he cherishes your memory; but when you have paid him, his interest is gone.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

This is the month in which the "old grads get together They have good time, but they do not cut any more ice than June bridegroom
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

A Japanese student is about to take a dozen frogs to Japan to propagate them for dainty there, as they are regarded by epicures here.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

Happy thought for today: The call of duty strikes too many men as sound of alarm.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

We do not expect invitations to the presidents silver wedding, but we all can and will join in the kind wishes for him and the real president"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

The other Mary's of England have given Queen Mary a purse of s6O,000. It is not safe to ask Whats in a name?' Who can tell?
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

At one point. John D. Rockefeller has not approached the style of other millionaires-he never has had a dou- ble-chin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-15

There is no denying the averment that this is the month in which a man gets a good many pea-pods for his money.