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Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

You better be mighty glad you had the good sense not to get married, Miss Mattie. said Mrs. PettingiH, seating herself after greeting her call her plump lap. And you better be mighty glad he ain't to home sick Husbands are enough bother when they're we'll but honss to goodness, when man gets sick its enough to try the patience of saint.
 Now. Mir. PettinglHs been sick with a cold for two or three days and such groaning and hobbling around you never did see. You'd a-thought no person ever had a bad cold before. This morning I says to him, Jake, l says, if you're going to keep on n1ak- ing such fuss l wish to goodness you'd stay al home for a day and get yourself cured So he stayed.
 The first thing this morning I give him a good big dose of quinine and it pretty near made me laugh he was so ridic'lous about it. You'd a-thought I was trying to poison the man. Such fight as I had to get him to swallow it. There he was, holding the pill in his hand and looking at it and acting as if he was fixing to take ir and then taking it away. Finally when he did git it into his mouth what should he do but bite it in two! He drank about a quart of water after ward and I didn't blame him for that. You never did see such faces as he made.
 T says to him, Jake Pettingin,' I says, goodness knows you was made ugly enough in the first place, and If you don't quit twisting up your nose and wrinkling that hijeous face of yours I'm going to git me a divorce.
 Well. after I'd give him the first pill I left him another on the table by his bed. Jake l says, you take hot nil in fyHvn and don't you fergit it. Then I cov- cred him up good and tight and left him for a while. He didnt say any thing and I kind of suspicioned that I'd better keep my eye on that pill. so when it come time for him to take it I went upstairs real quiet to see what he was going to do
 T heard a noise as I come up to the door, so just naturally stood there and peeped in.' Now, what do
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
SPRAYING FRUIT TREES.
East Hampton Farmers Find That At tention in the Spring Brings Good Returns.

The past spring Leon s. Tracy, Karl F. Sexton, Stanley A. Bevin and others in East Hampton tried the spraying of fruit trees early and again when ill blossom with the result that the im- provement in the size and appearance of the fruit, notably apples, is very marked, there being an absence of wormy blemished fruit Mr. Tracy nas a sweet apple tree which previous 70 spraying bore only small sized apples and which this year has produced fine large apples. delicious for either eating or baking, and an Astrakan apple tree with spraying has nearly doubled in quantity and size this season. So sue : cessful has been the result that many who did not try it this year will cer- tafnly go in for spraying next spring. Even currant bushes which were sprayed bore remarkably well in spite of the drought. while those unsprayei save hardly any return in fruit. Of course this is what is called a fruit year" all fruit trees having heavy yield. some so much so that the weight Of the fruit in connection with the dry ness of the limbs and trunks owing to the drought, has causad many a disfig- urement of trees by the limbs breaking off. Another step forward in the cui- ture of fruit seems to be the dehorning of trees, that is, cutting off the top of the trunk. and trimming the branches accordingly, and where this has been done, letting in the sunshine and mak- ing it easier to gather the fruit by the trees being lower to the ground Few trees have lost limbs by weight of fruit as has been the case when trees have been top heavy. as it were. An other successful feature in up-to-date fruit culture seems to be the Scra ping of the trunks and limbs in the searly spring thus removing the many in sects which later prey upon leaf and fruit.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
WORD ABOUT EVERY
 sopY'S BIBLE QUESTION BOX.

Most strenuous efforts are vbein 7 made everywhere by people of every shade of thinking to induce persons to study the Bible. The sectarian Chris tdan contends that a thorough under standing of the Scriptures by all would make sectarian Christians of all. The ree-thinker contends that such knowledge would make free thinkers of all The infidel declares that for all to know the Bible would cause all to consider it's writings man inspired, and so on to the end of the category of diverse human opinions.
 Our position in publishing EVERY BODY'S BIBLE QUESTION BOX is positively neutral and it must be ob- vious to all that the publication of ex- planatlens of perplexing Bible ques- pons and the possible development of the symbolic language of the Old and New Testaments must necessarily fur nish all the opportunity for securing a more satisfactory understanding of the Book that has been subjected to so many various interpretations
 Our object is to give others an op- portunity to manifest the truth. Those that firmly believe the Bible t. be Je- hevah's Law should seek by all man
 
 derstanding of the Book which de- cares that all Scriptures divinely in- spired are for the thorough furnish ment of the man of God. To these we offer the medium of EVERY BODY'S BIBLE QUESTION BOX that they may. by judicious questions prove the wisdom of their attitude and give geod reasons for the faith that is in them. Furthermore to those that 'consider ihe teachings set forth in the Scriptures to be based on Mythology of the past. we say. Now Is your chance to prove. if possible. the wisdom of your course. We want every person. believer or skeptic. to know that E,VERYBODY'S BIBLE QUESTION BOX is strictly for Bible questions, and only the Bible will be considered as d proper authority for answers. No attempt to prove or dis prove the fallfbiIity or infallibiIity of the Bible Is desired. What we all should know is. What does the Bible say2
 We, in our rosition of neutrality are net attempting to in any way secure far, or te take away adherents of the Tble, ne matter to what denomina- tion one may or may not belong. We believe that Bible adherents should by their Questions be able to prove from Bible authority alone that the Bible teaches the particular doctrines they ascrtbe to it. If any doctrines are taught as being Scriptural which ara not based on the Scriptures, then all should know the fact. We assume that no ene knowingly desires to make the Bible appear as authority for un- seriptural doctrines. In like manner If these That have repudiated the Bi- .ble because of certain teachings, which they consider as unjust or unreason :. able, find as result of EVERY : BODY'S BIBLE QUESTION BOX that they have falsely charged the Bi- ble We assume that they also will gladly reconsider. and agree that the Bible should ioe it's own interpreter and be quoted as teaching only the doctrines contained therein.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR How Waterbury Manages Dogs.

MT. Editor: Please allow me a little space in your paper to speak of few things that might be of interest to the public.
 Speaking of party being bitten re- the question:
 Why do people buy dogs to run the streets? Why do they spend their money on such an unnecessary street nuisance and danger?"
 Five years ago I lived in Water bury The first of May warnings were sent out for licensing leashing or mug and was more than surprised to see so few dogs on the streets, and all these were led-one here and there with a muZzle.
 One thing among many that called for my attention was a regular dog catcher wagon. l saw only three dogs caught at different times A fourth dog got too far from home staid away longer than he intended, and as he was making his way leisurely toward home he heard a sound of wheels, look ed around. gave a yalp and was only a black speck in the road and was soon out of sight. He knew the dog-catch- CTS wagon.
 Everyone who keeps a dog knows whether it will bite anyone or rot, and should keep it safely chained. I am glad that the park where the little folks are having such a good time is this year free from dogs: but do not like the idea of putting any thing or anybody in pain to get rid ot them.
 Every dog should have home, and stay there.
 Norwich Aug 15, 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for advice. In a short time had gained my average weight and am now stlOng and well. " Mrs. SALLIE STEVENS, R. E. D., No. 3, Box 31, Waurika, Okla.
 Another Grateful Woman.
 Huntington, Mass Twas in ner- vous, run down condition and for three years could find no help.
 .'I owe my present good health to Lydia D.. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound and Blood Purifier which be- ieve saved my life.
 My doctor knows what helped ms and does not say one word against it. 2 -M Mrs. MARI JANETTE BATEs, Box 134, Huntington, Mass.
 Because your case is a difficult one, doctors having done you no good, do not continue to suffer without giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound a trial. It surely has cured many cases of female ills, such as in4 Aammation, alteration, displacements, fbroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, and nervous prostration.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
Agricultural Fairs.

Worcester Northwest-Athol Sept 4, 5.
 Hoosac yalley-North Adams. Sept. 4, ,. 6. Worcester-Wo Sept. A.. nnecticut-Hartford, Sept. 4-9. Highland Sept. 6, z. Massachusetts horticultural-Boston Sept. S-10, 22-24
 Union-Blandferd Sept. 13. IA. Deerfield Valley-Charlemo Sept. 14, 15.
 Worcester South -Sturbridge, Sept. 14-16.
 vermont-White River Junction, Sept 1922.
 Rockville-Rockville Ct., Sept 1s, 20, 21.
 Franklin county-Greenfield Sept. 20. 21.
 Spencer-Spencer. Sept. P. 23. ampshire-Amherst, Sept 26, 27. Hillside-Cummingt Sept. 26, 27. Valley-Brattleboro Vt, Sept. 26-28. Housatonic-Great Harrington, Sept. 27-30.
 Worcester county, west-Barre, Sept. 2S, 29.
 Suffield-Suffield, Ct. Oct. 3, 4. Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
TIE POCKET NERVE.

Those who are fondest of baseball and loudest in it's praise are not all ways most generous in support of the game. The pocket nerve still remains too sensitive in it's relation to the diamond and it's needs.
 In New England baseball towns the game just starves to death for want of support; and it must be confessed that it sometimes deserves to-for bad playing never calls loudly for good money.
 Thursday was dollar day. for the fans at Fall River. and it was the day which was to decide whether base ball there was to live or die. Sobriety on the part of the players and pocket patriotism manifested by the lovers of the game is what makes the future of baseball secure.
 It is we'll the managers lave the nerve to announce dollar day. and to decide the fate of the game by the response. Fall River is populous enough to maintain a nine alleged to be capable of holding it's own with the best in the New England league; and if the city doesn't do it, the nine will probably be dishanded.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
LAW BOOKS AND LAY BOOKS.

Some people in New London fail to see the consistency in turning down a bill at Hartford carrying an appro- priation of S5,000 for law books for the Bar association of that county. when it can vote s4,000 for a picture book known as the Taylor Souvenir.- Middletown Sun.
 Perhaps the honorable legislators felt that they had done enough for New London this year; and they may regard lay-books just as necessary as books. The Bulletin does not feel sure that an assemblyman, who has won out in a: political campaign, has not earned the right to have his name and fame and photograph put on rec ord for the benefit of posterity. We are not ready to ridicule the man who likes to see his picter" in a book; be- cause this weakness is very seneraL Repeated issues of this work have made a row of respectable precedentS which woulG have to be given conSld- era ton in any court, and it never in lures a fine set of picture books to have another volume added to them. What is the use of talking about con- sistency in relation to the general assembly? One should know better.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

q A0 0V ACipOuS IL could not do any,. thing. The doctors
 treated me for diff ferent things bu ti did me no good. T. got so bad that 1 could not sleep day or night. While in
 thiE condition l read of Lydia E. Pink
 hanks V ege t a b le
 Go mpo un d, and
 began it's use and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

II is passing strange how pr. Wiley was censured for contract he never made. and how Secretary Wilson knew what was in letter addressed to him which he eneyer-receiyed-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

Northampton, Oct 4, 5.
 Eastern Hampden Oct. ,, 6, 2.
 Stafford Stafford. Ct. Oct. 10. II. 12.
 Lenox rticultural-Lenox. Oct. %, 26
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
We're Hapnx Days.

It lakes Mo months and q general election in Canada to forc- bili to ta, vote. when Uncle Joe and his commit tee on rules used to do the trick in T. minutes. when they wanted to.-St. Louis Republic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

The army officials appear to be more earnest to find way to shoot aero planes out of the sky than to do any thing practical with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

No paper in Canada thinks Champ Clark talked too much. Trey quote him as if his was the only dependable talk from this quarter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

If the microbe theory is correct, the loving cup and the pipe of peace will have to go because of sanitary appre- hensions.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

A Toledo announcement: Harry At wood is to fly over Toledo tomorrow; this is no time to have a boil on the back of your neck.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

Happy thought for today: The habit . ual borrower never expects to meet any of his creditors in heaven.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

When Toledo woman said she did not feel well enough to go to a moving picture show three doctors were called to see what was the matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

The August crickets were never more numerous but that is no reason for thinking that the frosts will be earlier than usual
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

A Kansas woman has applied for a divorce from her husband because he insists upon quoting poetry to her. The muse is not amusing to her.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

St Paul is a record city: An umbrel- la lost for twenty years has heen re- turned there, because it was all out of style.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

Aviator Atwood is continuing his daily flights and making good time. Boston is getting ready to give him a great ovation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

A Springfield bicyclist was badly cut by a bottle he carried in his hip pock ct. It might be an improvement to carry a revolver.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

It might be well to find a serum to kill the germ which prompts lynchers to get in their work. They all deserve to be vaccinatedi
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

A scientist announces that there are 400 kinds of fleas. The dogs and the cats are not responsible for all of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

As the trend is, the people may be tempted to try petroleum butter the coming winter, since prices continue to rise and labor is not promising.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

Congress certainly has succeeded in breaking up the presidents vacation but there does not appear to be any thing 1t can do to overcome his popu- 1arity,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The doings of a golden wedding neN- CT look well in the court proceedings for a divorce.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18

We are nov able to announce on ex- cellent authority that the backbone of the winter has been broken.-Philadel- phia Inquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
AFTER
 I YEARS >. SUFFERING
l Was Cured by Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound

Waurika, Okla.-sI had female trou- bleS for seven years, was all run down,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
Kind Me Like fo Pick.

Money" says the sweet Ruth Cam eron, "is the skeleton of giving" Which probably accounts for the custom of referring to a silver dollar as a .bone." Topeka Capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-18
Reliable Information.

Norwich. Aug. 15, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03
l.. & N. DOUBLE TRACK
 WORK IS STARTED
Vice President A. R. Smith States
 Work Has Been Begun North of Nashville

A. R. Smith, vice president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, who is in Birmingham, said yesterday that the double track work of the Louisville and Nashville had started north of Nash vile and he supposed 1t would be con- tinued. MT. Smith qualified his state ment by saying that he was traffic man and not well acquainted with the build ing work, but was of the impression that the line would be continued on to De- catur.
 Vice President Smith is in Birmingham attending the hearing by interstate com merce examiners as to the long and short haul clause of tariffs. He said yester- day that business was, generally speak ing, very good.
 "I see no reason for being disturbed about the business situation," said MT. Smith. ".The outlook is good so far as I am able to see 1t, and the present traf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03
TOMORROW COURTS
 WILL RECONVENE
Have Been Adjourned so Lawyers Could Attend Supreme
 Court Meeting

In accordance to an act of the late legislature the several courts of Jeff ferson county have been adjourned for the past two weeks in order that the local attorneys who had cases pending in the supreme court of the state might attend the call of the Jefferson county cases which come before that tribunal. The courts will reconvene Monday, De- cember 4, and again take up the dockets in the several courts.
 In the first division of the criminal court Judge Samuel Green presiding, the week will be taken up with the trial of capital cases of which there are 24 on the docket. The first case called will be that of w. M. Bailey.
 In the second division Judge Frank Cahalan will take up the non-jury mis- demeanor docket. The cases on the calendar include quite a number of pro- hibtion cases.
 In the first division of the circuit court Judge E. c. Crow will take up the jury civil docket, as will Judge John c. Pugh of the second division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03

Throughout the evenings of this last month of the year the heavens seem cov- cred with stars of unusual brilliance and beauty. For where, six months ago. we saw the faint, widespreading groups of Hercules, the Serpent Holder and the Vir- gin, there are now the very brightest of all the cancellations of the sky. The whole eastern heavens is now filled with these brilliant winter groups, and to make this part of our evening sky still more beautiful, the two most interesting plan cts, Mars and Saturn, shine out with their steady radiance from among these winter stars.
 Certainly no one who looks at the heavens at all can fail to be impressed with the spectacle that is now spread out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03
KNIGHT TRIAL SET FOR NEXT TUESDAY Local Federal Court Off, cials Leave for Hunts
 vile Tomorrow

Local Cnited States court officials will leave for Huntsville Monday. Dur ing the court term beginning Monday John W. Knight will be placed on trial for alleged misuse of the United States mails in connection with the failure of his firm, Knight, Yancey & Co. It was stated yesterday by N. l.. Steele, as- sistant United States district attorney, that the indications were at this time that the government would be ready to go into the case which Is set for Tues day. The government will be repre- sented by o. D. Street, United States district attorney; Mr. Steele and c. B. Kennemar assistant United States dis trict attorney.
 MT. Knight, whose indictment was handed down several months ago, will be represented by Attorneys Goodby and Callahan of Decatur.
 The chief witnesses for the govern ment will be Inspectors Dilts and Keys of the postoffice department, whose in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03

Now the laws of light are well known.
 It is known, for example, that if our sun
 were moved twice as far away from us as it Is 1t would appear to us only one fourth as bright; were it moved four times as far away 1t would appear one sixteenth as bright. and so on. We can therefore readily find, that if our sun were removed to the distance of Sirius, 1t would shine only one thirty-third as brightly as Sirius does; at this distance it would look to us only as bright as our north star does now. We are therefore quite certain that Sirius is actually pour ing out 33 times as much light as our own sun. Tn the same way we find that Procyon, which, though only slightly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-03

above him. But although the eastern half of our evening sky is by far the brighter part the west is also filled with inter- esting groups which are not too faint to be traced out easily. The first star mo- ticed here will probably be the very bright, bluish Vega, now only a little way up from the ground in the north- west, while beside this is the beautiful Northern Cross, now standing In an al- most exactly upright position on the ground and looking to us much larger than it does when it is higher in the sky. Near the foot of this is the strange little group of the Dolphin, often known as Jobs Coffin, and to the Arabians as the Riding Camel. while much higher up than this are the four bright, whitish yellow stars which form the Square of Pegasus.
 The Two Dog Stars
 But of all the stars which have entered our evening sky since last month the most interesting are doubtless the two Dog stars, Sirins and Procyon. The first of these, which as seen by us Is the brightest star of the entire heavens will be found just rising from the ground