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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

1t was an August afternoon. The
hot winds were sweeping over the
western prairies Not a green thing
was to be seen. The earth was parch-
ed and dried up. and the heavens were
brass Everything seemed to be cry
ing, Water. Water,"
Rachel stood in the door of the rude
cabin on the plain, and, shading her
eyes with her hand. looked far out
over the prairies. Why don't father
| guess they are coming now
No. it was only an immigrant wagon,
but it was following the trail that
would bring it right by her door. Two
ha1f-starving horses drawing a dilap-
dated wagon, a drunken driver. sick
woman and four children-these were
what Rachel saw when they drew
near.
ANY wrater?' asked the driver.
"Whiskey amt as cooling as some
other things on a day like this
For an instant Rachel hesitated; a
pail of water stood on the bench be-
hind the door. but it was the very last
they would be able to draw from their
well, and when that was gone, where
was more to come from? A thin, white
hand lifted the cover. and pale face
looked out. God will bless you. my
child. if you will only give us a little
water
Rachel hesitated no longer. She
quickly took the dipper from the pail
on which it hung. and carried the pail
to the wagon. The half famished
creatures soon emptied it. and the dog
came and licked it dry. Remember,
child said the woman, as they drove
away. who it was that said. 1nas-
much as ye have done it unto one of
The least of these E1y 'jreathren, We
have done it unto me-"
Rachel watched them out of sight
Irz,
humble home she felt happy, despite
the fact that she knew not whence the
next drop of water was to come. All
the afternoon still. small voice kept
saying. "Ye have done it unto me; We
nave done 1t unto me- 1t was dark
before her father and mother returned
They had gene several miles beyond
the village to a we'll where they heard
water WAS to be had. and brought back
two barrels full. The little family on
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
REDIsTRIcTING THE STATE.

There does not appear to be any real
good reason why the present legisla
ture should not prepare the way for
the redistricting of the state at once
1t really should have been redistrict-
ed when A fifth congressman was
awarded US on the growth of our pop
ulation prior @o 1900.
IL is natural to expect that the state
politically will be gerrymandered. but
the change will not be likely to show
up anything worse than the old shoe
string district of eastern Connecticut,
which really is the worst example of
gerrymander in six states, a case in
which politically Gerry was out Gerry
led.
The art of redistricting a state is not
understood by all. and those who do
understand it may be parleying and
advising delay that. they may run the
district lines on true political curves
The Journal Courier is right when
IL says: The law contemplates that
the state shall be cut up into congress
sional districts which shall be as near
~ exact in population cs possible. with
due consideration being, at the same
time. given the conveniauce of the
voters and their social differences IL
they exist"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
A Trip 70 ouebee.

On the steamer Quebec we see the
construction of the bridge that IL to
span the ST. Lawrence; also the con-
struction of the railroad that is being
built from coast to coast.
As we come near to Quebec we see
the beautiful city of Lewis, ON onr
right: in front the Island of Orleans;
to our left the great fort or citadel
where the Canadian militia are quar- :
tered.
bee. walk across the way and see the
historic Church of Our Lady Of Vic
tory.
A little further on is seen the small
est street, Sous lie Cap, only a few
houses being on it. Then Champlain
some call it. the Rock of Gibraltar
of North America
1t was on this precipice Richard
Montgomery met his death while try
ing to take the city.
Now we return to point of landing.
walk across the street, step into the
elevator and in less than two minutes
We are in upper Quebec. on Dufferin
Terrace. Here is the Chateau From
tenac and Champlain monument. Wa
saw Laval seminary, Hotel Dieu and
General Hospital where Bendict Arm
old was carried wounded.
AS we go through the parliament
buildings and are escorted through the
house of representatives we notice the
bust of Queen Victoria on one side of
the chair and King Edward on the
other.
Someof the grand churches of Quo
bee are the BasiIica, built by Laval in
1871; ST. Patrick's, and the Anglican
cathedral.
The battlefields we saw were the
plains of Abraham and "Montmoren
cy." Montmorency is a beautiful place,
The Montmorency Falls are 274 feet
high. They are beautiful to behold. They
furnish power for the Quebec Railway,
an elevator 276 feet high and in less
than two minutes are near the Kent
house. Here are an old French can
non, a geological garden and groves
of spruce and pine. All makes it
worth while to visit..Richard w.
Tobin, Jr., age 9, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
THE RAIN OF THE YEAR.

This August downpour has proven
to be the greatest downpouT of the
year 1911; and although it is late, too
late to be Of any benefit to some crops,
it will be of great advantage to all
late crops.
The most important consideration is
the succor it brings to New England
cities, which are short of water. and
they number more than a score.
For nearly week we have enjoyed
showery days and the wet ground has
been in good shape to take in the
water TO old depths and thus not only
to reinforce the deep wells and springs
but also to put the sward in condi-
ton for a large aftermath crop
Then. as it has preceded fair week
it ought to assure good weather for
county fairs all over southern New
Enslands which means large gate re-
ceipts And good reports from all
quarters.
The clerk of the weather is on his
job once more, and let us hope the re-
mainder of the year will push the an
nual rainfall up near to the regular
average.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
STYLE IN MILuIONAIRE-DO

A tax Of SCI a day for the support
OF IN uncongenial partner called for
an explicit statement to the court in
the case of Mrs. Rose Keeling Hutch
ms, who demands for her support
away from her husband about $4,000
n year. Mrs. Hutchins had no trouble
in itemizing her needs which she stat
ed as follows:
Servants $242: automobile. livery
and chauffeur s275; milk $50; market
ing, groceries and wine $3.50: pew rent
SIG: music SIS: confectionery So;
charity SIS: theater tickets $40: sum-
mer club dues So; silver insurance IS;
massage IS: drugs and toilet articles
$40; flowers SIS; cleaning clothes $50;
physicians s25; dentist IS; travelling
$50; clothing $500; rent of summer
cottage $40: rent of Paris apartment
$40; taxes Paris apartment SIS; books
81; miscellaneous 1854; total s2,012."
1t is apparent enough that Mrs. H.
did not fail to anticipate every need,
but her demands for charity and books
were not SO very large.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Answer.-The Greek word for Peter
is ''petros,' and means a stone and
the original word for rock is "petra. y
The meaning of this passage therefore
IS Thou art Petros, stone, and on
this petra, rock, viii build Ny
Church. Mark the construction of the
language: Thou is in the second per
son. and this is in the third. Pc
tros' Is masculine and petra is fem
mine. Jesus asked for a confession;
Peter gave it in these words-"T'hou
art the Christ, the Son of the living
Cod. And this was the petra on
which He declared that He would build
His church and against which the.
gates of hell (hades) should not pre-
vail. The Apostle q Corinthians iii.
I'D explains that Jesus Christ (and not
Peter) is the only Foundation upon
which the true Church or Spiritual
Temple is to be erected. ST. Peter was
merely one of the living stones"
(John j, ~: l Peter ii, 2-5) of that
great Temple, the Church of Christ.
which will be made up of many
stones. of which our Lo,d Jesus is
the foundation Rock q Corinthians
X, ~.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
She Manned Her COLI Rubv,

Dear Uncle Jed: am very much
interested in the stories that are pub
lished in The Bulletin.
I live upon farm and have as many
pets as I desire. Ny dogs name is
Sport" He goes with me after the
cows every night, as I have to go a
quarter of mile, and it would not be
pleasant to go alone.
My father gave me colt when :
was seven years old, and I have had the
entire care of her ever since. / am
pleased to think that I have q colt to
call my own forever. have named her
RUBY / will now close.
Your little niece,
HAZEL C. GRAIN.
Putnam, Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
A Poem.
Polly wog

Polly wog
On a log.
Wiggly wagged his tail;
Bundle bee
Saw a flea
Sitting on a rail.
Grasshopper
Eating supper
With a butterfly;
Lady bug
On a rug
Heard a cricket cry,
Katy Did
Ran and hid
In a maple tree;
Miller Mollar
Stole a dollar
From a chickadee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
MAINE STRONG Eoa pRo4IslrioN

The resubmission of the liquor ques-
tion to the voters of Maine is making
"a lively campaign in that state, but
the outlook variants the prediction
that the principles of Neal Dow will
be upheld at the coming election.
This indicator from the Portland
Express may prove interesting to read
ers of The Bulletins:
William Hoyt, you're man from
Arson, says the Somerset In dependent,
has made a house to house canvass Of
that town and found tina, - per cent.
of the voters were to vote to sustain
the prohibitory law, September IL.
AT a gathering of =. a. r. men at
South Scion, THURSDAY. of about
hundred present. an informal canvass
made showed that 80 per cent. We're
for prohibition
"Anson has Il population OF 2,20?.
I'm an Interview man of Skow-
hogan who has been a leader in poll
tics for number of years in Somer-
set county stated that he believed the
state would vote to sustain the pro-
hibitory law by majority of to L.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
A GAIN OF OVER 5000 4 MONTH.

The Y. NJ. G. A. of America is a
growing institutional has avera.ed
over 5000 members a month added 20
It's supporters in the past year ami
increased its property holdings over
seven millions.
More than half million young men
are now members of the Young Men
Christian association--536,o3 7 to be ex
act, a gain of 39.446 during the twelve
Notwithstanding to the associations
year hook Of North America recently
issued OF these. $50 are indus
trial workers and more than half take
physical training in GAS gymnasiums.
The net property gain for the year
was S1.162.0 0,. bringing the grand total
up TO s67,539.000. Throughout the
continent the association employs 1851
officers
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Of meat 80 he started for quiet place
to eat IT. At last he came to q stream
of clear water. Looking in, he beheld
another dog with q piece of. meat in
his mouth.
In the hope Of getting this piece of
meat also, the selfish dog snapped
at it. Just as he opened his mouth
the piece of meat fell into the stream
and sank. Then. when it was too
late, he found that it was his shadow
he snapped at.-NathaR Buchalter. age
d2 Colchester Conn., Il. d. No. 4.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Dear Uncle Jed: I am eight years
old and live on a farm. / go to school
every day during the school term;
and in vacation tend sheep for one of
our neighbors.
/ put the money ] earn in the bank.
Sometimes the little lambs fall into
lift them up in our arms.
But. Uncle Jed, let me tell you what
funny thing happened the other
day. In the deep grass we came across
a rabbits nest. a mother and four
little babies. How glad we were. We
ran home as fast as we could to get
basket to put the little rabbits in,
and when we returned the mother had
carried all the little babies away. We
looked every place for them, but could
not find them; but think some day
we may come across them again.
Your little nephew,
ERNEST SHERMAN.
North Franklin. August 20. 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Will Always Remember It.

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought / would
write you about our Sunday Schooi
picnic which was held at Riverside
park last Saturday. We had straw
ride in large wagon drawn by two
horses, from Montville. We left Mont
vile about 9 o'clock in the morning
and got there about II o'clock. 1t was
the first straw ride I ever had. About
80 children were in the wagon, and
we had a fine time at the park, play
ing games and wading in the salt
water. We had lots of cake and sand
witches and other nice things. We got
home about o'clock. We had such a
nice time I will never forget it, and
hope the same thing will happen next
summer.-Gladys Carleton, age 9,
Montville, Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Rules for Youna Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side of the
paper only and number the pages.
= Use pen and ink, not pencil.
s. Short and pointed articles will
be given preference. Do not use over
$50 words
4. Original stories or letters only
will be used.
Of Write Your name, age and adj
dress at the top of the first page.
Address all communications 70
Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Prize For Chinese Student.

Y. l.. Tong of Yale won the second
prize ofs20 and honorable mention in
the oratorical contest held by the
Chinese students conference. in
session at Princeton, n. J. Tong is "A
nephew of the Chinese diplomat Tong
Shao-Yee, and has been in America
but two years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
LITTLE ORIGINAL STORIES.
A Dream.

One day as l was gathering daisies
in the fields I saw one far off that
looked much more beautiful than the
others. 1 started off to get it. when
it seemed to walk toward me. was
going to pick it, when it said:
DO not pick me, am fairy. And
to prove it. l will give you anything
you want
4 want a dish Of ice cream and
CAKE said I.
Behold it. them" said the fairy.
And she waved herself in the air
and it appeared. and 1 had very nice
time eating it.
Where do you live?' I asked
Il cannot tell you. because it is a
secret she replied. We have very
nice time, living with. our queen.
who is your queen?' asked.
.'She is a fairy poppy she said.
Can l see her?'' l asked.
"Oh, no, Because then YOU would
know where we live. 1 hear her call
ing. 1 must CO..
just then a butterfly awoke me-
Priscilla Presbrey, age 5. Arlington,
n. ].
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Since the gypsy moths have resisted
determination all these years and
finally settled in Lenox without being
invited, it lis clear they have some
judgment and plenty of gall
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Was Very Much Surprised.

Dear Uncle Jed: ] was very much
surprised to think ] had won another
prize book, for which / thank you very
much.
Yours sincerely,
KATHERINE DESMOND.
Norwich, Conn, Aug. 20, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Has Had a Nice Time.

Dear Uncle Jed: Our school va
cation is about to end I hope all
the children who write to The Bulletin
have enjoyed it. I know I have.
During vacation I have been to
many places of amusement. Among
them to Gales Ferry on Sunday
school picnic and to Watch Hill.
When l went to Watch Hill / went
in bathing and had a fine time. The
water was very warm.
I also had a nice time at Gales
Ferry. We went at nine o'clock and
got home at six.
I also expect to 90 to the fair and
to Ocean beach.
When school opens I am going to be
in the seventh grade.-Myrtle McCord,
age II, Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Happy thought for today: The
spinster's remark that in fishing for
husbands the biggest fish seem to get
away. is no discredit to her powers of
perception.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

An expert loafer shows that it takes
skill to be circulating all the time and
in idleness keep popular.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Grahame-W White confesses that all he
knows about his marriage is what he
sees in the papers. This shows one
should take the papers to be posted on
his own business.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Chicago had a bandit who walked
in and robbed two restaurants in
twenty minutes; and he is in no dan
ger of immediate arrest.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

No real live kid likes to have his
attention called to the fact that school
begins next week. 1t is rather irritat-
ing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Our Hydrangeas.


Dear Uncle Jed: I am very sure all
the readers of the children's page
would like to hear about my moth Ter 5
hydrangeas, for most children like
flowers.
We have four on our front lawn, and
Just at this time they are beautiful
with their white panicles abloom.
Some years they are quite large, but
it has been so dry this season they are
rather small
Everybody admires them, because
there are few around here. r
My mother started five from cuttings
this year, and they are doing very
nicely Also, she has one she started
last year. That one is growing very
fast, as it has had start
1t is very easy to raise them.-Ruth
B. McCullom. age Il, Mansfield Depot,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Harry Atwood knows how to fly. but
he does not appear to know how to
play the game for big purses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Books MyrtI. Likes TO Read.

Dear Uncle Jed: ! thought would
write again this week and tell you
how much / like to read.
During the school terms take
books from the Wheeler library and
love to read them so much.
Some of the books ! have read are
Alice in Wonderland. The Five Little
Peppers, Mother Goose Rhymes. Two
Little knights OF Kentucky, How Bar
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Mrs. Dowie and her unkissed boy
are to try and build new Zion City
in Michigan il they can get money
enough from confiding people to do it
with
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Upton Sinclair's wife regards him
as an intellectual being, which
appears to be lovely synonym for a
crank.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Vacation DAYS Almost Over.

Dear Uncle Jed: Our pleasant va
cation days are almost over, and many
good time we have had, reading
and writing for the Children's Page.
Although I expect to be busy boy
this winter. / will try and find little
spare time for a letter once in while.
Besides going to school every day, 1
am an an altar boy. also take violin
1essons; my brother accompanies me
on the piano.
We play only simple pieces, but try
to do them well: and as we grow older
hope to do better.
Your little nephew
Norwich. r. z. NJ.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The consumers of this country will
always love DR.. Wiley for making an
enemy of Old Ben Zoate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

The half-holiday is fast approa ching
the disappearing point. There would
be no objection raised if capital would
just continue that the year round
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

The. Massachusetts boys who kill
flic< at ten cents a quart are in no
danger of ever thinking they were
overpaid for their work.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Very Thankful for Book.

Dear Uncle Jed: hope you will ex.
cuse me for not writing before, but a.
! was very interested in my book
forgot all about it,
Your little niece.
ALICE J. HICKEY.
Wiliimantic, Conn. Aug. %, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Canada is counselled not to be
alarmed, since after next Fourth of
July there will not be room enough on
"Old Glory" for another star
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

The prospect is that it will be many
years before we can buy biplane at
half-price. We shall have to walk
for while, yet.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Champ Clark is after President Taft,
and he is likely to be long ways
behind him for some years to come.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

One would hardly believe it. but in
the big cities the piacards are out:
DO your Christmas shopping early"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


Dear Uncle Jed: Thank you very
much for the nice book you sent me.
1t Just suits me, as I like fairy stories.
Your little friend,
CARRIE e. MAIN.
Norwich, Aug. 25, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
INDOORS AND OUT-OF-DOORS
A Boys and Girls Department

n. J., Rhymes, Jingles. a nd Fairy
Tales
Norwich residents will clease call for
books at The Bulletin business Office
any time after 10 a. m. Thursday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

The astrologers who said August
1911, would break all heat records did
not quite understand the month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

bara Kept Her Promise, The Little
Girl Next Door, and lots of others
like Nina Rhodes books best of
all.
/ read lots of poetry. and | think
The Land of Counterpart, written by
Robert Louis Stevenson, beautiful.
I like Eugene Fields poems, too,
especially Little Boy Blue and WyTfken
Blynken and Nod.
I like my studies. too, and try. TO
always have them perfect.
am in the Fifth grade.
/ wish success to all my little friends,
and Uncle Jed. too-Myrt1e Swain, age
10, North Stoningt6n, Aug. Fl. 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
The First Book Ever Won.

Dear Uncle Jed: / thank you very
much for the nice book you sent me.
This is the first book ] ever won.
Your little friend,
RUBY SWAIN.
North Stonington. Aug. 25, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
lust the Book He Wanted.

Dear Uncle Jed: Ny flower book was
just what wanted. / thank you very
much for it.
Your little nephew,
RICHARD TOBIN.
Norwich. Aug. 20, 1911
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Dear Uncle Jed: I thank you very
much for the lovely book you sent me.
1t is the kind of book / like to read.
Your little friend,
RUTH B. M'CULLOM.
Mansfield Depot. Aug. %. 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31

Reach up as far as yen can,
and God will reach down all the |
rest of the way
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Thanks for Book.

Dear Uncle Jed: I've received the
book, The Little Earl, and thank you
very, very much.
Your niece,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
Bible Question Box

Q.-What is the meaning of the fol-
lowing expression: upon this rock
will build My church Phi tthew xvi,
49,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-31
A Pleasant Ride.

One pleasant Saturday morning a
girl named Ethel called to our house
to invite me to take a ride with her
to meet her brother from his work in
the city.
AS her horse was very old she drove
slowly along.
We talked of our coming school days
and our kind and loving teacher, Miss
Snow.
amuSe us.
On our way back. of course, Ethel 8
brother made it more pleasant for us
by telling us funny stories, all of
which we enjoyed very much. We ar
rived home shortly after two o'clock;
and this ended our pleasant ride
Miss Lena VI. Hennison, age 13, Mans
field Center. Conn.
The Selfish Dog.
One day a hungry dog found a piece