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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
NO EXTRA SESSION.

While Governor Baldwin deemed If
necessary for the state to be re-dis-
tricted senatorially, and it was thought
ne would call an extra session of the
legislature, he does not care to put
in motion 4 political body he cannot
in any way restrain, because of the
expense it will be to the state
Asked recently by an interviewer
from the press whether any rate of
mileage was fixed for legislators who
might attend an extra session, he is
quoted as having replied:
The constitution provides specially
for that The members of the general
assembly shall receive one mileage
each way for the regular session at
the rate of 25 cents mile, and also
one other mileage at the same rate
Tor attending any extra session, called
by the governor. In other words. if
2 member lives twenty miles from
Hartford he is entitled to receive I'M
der the constitution 50 each way or
SO in all. both for the regular SEES
sion and for any extra session. AS a
matter of fact. under the statute now
pronounced unconstitutional, he has
been receiving a good deal more
This mileage allowance discIoses
that the sessions might be shorter if
the legislators were compelled to con-
Duct themselves as prescribed in the
-onsJiLution. Free rides and other no
H5teal Berauisites appear to be at the
lotion of more than half our woes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
THE JOY OF GIVING.

It may be truthfully said that no
people give money away so 1avishly
as the Americans de at Christmas, or
at other times for the pleasure and
advancement of all.
The gifts to public institutions ag-
gregate annually from one hundred
10 one hundred and fifty millions; and
the outlay at Christmas in gifts, etc.
must approach $50 600, zoe a year.
This may be readily figured out,
and IT must be recognized as far be
nation
There are $4,000 900 families in the
United States and an average expendt-
ture of 50 a family would give a total
Of So, 900, 600 for the lump sum de-
voted to gift making; and the Red
Cross expects 100000 Mt least fer its
work.
This country imports from Germany
alone s9.ooe,oe0 werth Of toys, and the
total imported articles when they
reach the people call for three or four
times this amount
1t takes 4,oee, 900 Christmas trees to
meet the demand and for these it is
estimated 100000 are expended.
Christmas is the children's great fes-
tivaI and in love of them how much
is done in His name? This is the sea-
son for saying the kind word and doing
the cheerful deed-as a memorial of the
one who said: LAS ye do unto the
least of these so do We unto Me-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
TIE ADVOCATED TREATY WITH
RUSSIA

President Taft, IN abrogating the
treaty of 1892 with Russia has opened
tne way for the making of a new
treaty. under which it is to be hoped
e better relation VIII be established
Than has heretofore existed
It is up 10 the person having a pas&
port TO honor it if he expects the ma
ton to which he is going to respect
IT. An American citizen who goes to
any country and associates with sus-
peEted classes, even if he cannot avoid
u. has no reason to complain if he is
treated as suspect. The passport is
not calculated to protect an American
citizen in evil associations, or caught
in any diseredita Die trickery in any
country holding treaty relations with
this country.
The sentiment Of the American peo-
pie is that an upright Jew is as en-
titled 70 respect and protection under
q passport, as any other American cit
lien. whatever his nationality or per-
sonaI standing.
There is no doubt President Taft
and his advisers will do everything in
their power to negotiate a new treaty
which viii be as satisfactory to our
Hebrew fellow citizens, as to the rest
Of the nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The newly issued Sheffield Scientific
school catalogue contains the new en-
trance requirements, the usual state
Irent of courses and a list of the honor
men for the preceding year. In TINS
list Samuel WinShip Case of Norwich
Conn. receives general three year hon
ors for excellence in all studies In the
course of mining engineering. Ihe
title of his thesis was The Milling OF
Lead and Zinc ores in Southwestern
Missouri. Raymond Bailey Case or
Norwich was awarded hOnors in the
special study of mining engineering.
They were two recipients of the Shei-
field graduate scholarships Of 500 each
which are awarded for high proficiency
in studies.
Messrs. Case are now enrolled in the
graduate department OF the Sheffield
Scientific school as candidates for the
degree of mining engineer. The Bel
KNAPP prize in geological studies ana the
prize for excellence in mining engl-
neering were awarded to :. w. Case.
Thomas Kelley Anthony Hendrlck,
1913 $. formerly of Taftville and a
graduate of the Norwich Free Acad-
envy. received honors for excellence In
French. and Malcolm Riddell Wfbber-
u, 1913 :. of, South Canterbury was
aW arded honors for excellence in all
studies Of the freshman year. Wflliam
Hugh Burns, 1913 $. OF Willimantic'
received honors in German and physics.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

In letters recently received from
yale in China" DIR. William II. Sail
mon has received word that the mem
bers of the Yale mission at Changsha
had left the city and We're living on an
island near by. The government
schools had been closed owing to the
troubles and q. Red Cross station had
been opened at Changsha by the doc
tors and members of the mission, which
includes DR.. BPownell Gage and Dick
son H. LeaVens of Norwich. \ number
of soldiers had been treated there for
bullet wounds and sabre cuts at the
writing of the letter. The interests of
the Americans are now in the hands of
the British consul and the only fear is
from mobs, owing to the scarcity of
food and the corresponding high prices.
The ladies and children have gone TO
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The musical clubs appear at Brook
Iyn Pittsburg and Cincinnati on the
three nights of this week; Christmas Il
ST nt at Louisville, KY; knoXNllie'
Tenn, Atlanta, Ca. JaeksonvllIe, fla.'
savannah, Ga, and Richmond. Va, are
then visited on successive nights
sunday is spent at Old Point Comfort
Va: New Years at Washington. D. c.
and the trip ends Jan. at New ork
The Dramat goes to Rochester, \,
aroIis and Chicago; then back TO
PittsburS, Orange, n. j.. ana New
York. Christmas day viii be spent al
Salem, o.
The clubs take a really important
part in arousing and maintaining IN
terest in Yale university in the middle
y est and south, and the Christmas
trips which appear to be one of the
most desirable things in the whole list
Of extra curricular college activities,
are wen deserved by the men who have
rehearsed night after night for months
The men who survive the hard work,
the cuts and the other diScoUraginS
features, are the ones who should 70
out as representative Yale men.
The faculty too. are active during
the Christmas holidays. President
HadleY, Treasurer Day and other Off
GERS have speaking engagements at
alumni reunions and other anairs
throughout the west. while other of the
faculty will be in attendance at many
Of the educational and scientific con-
| ferences throughout the country Prof.
Henry w. Farnam. president OF the
american Economic association. viii
| = dGress that society in Washington,
/ i. C.. and the same city VIII be the
center for astronomical, paleOntolo logical,
| sociological, chemical and geological
| conferences at which Yale will be rep
| resented. Prof. F. G. Moore has gone
| to California to speak
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

One new course, that of metallurgical
engineering. brings the total number
OF courses of instruction I'D To an even
dozen The opportunities that the
school offers in the way Of a scientific
education are as follows: /, selected
studies in languages, literature, history
ard the natural and social sciences;
. chemistry; g. zoology and botany;
4 biology preparatory to medical stud
les; g. studies preparatory to the study
of forestry: g. mathematics and ply
sizes: Z, electrical engineering; s. civil
engineering; ., municipal or sanitary
engineering: 10. mechanical engineer
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
THE KID CITY OF CONNECTICUT

When New Haven issued for its slo-
gan: "OId Films but New Ideas the
live editor OF the Bristol Press sat
up and took notice: and this is what
he has to say in response:
The kid city of Bristol will cheer
fully match slogans with the big and
venerable Elm city any day. We leave
it to the state at large if Bristol-a
good place to work. a good place to
live, a good place TO trade doesnt
put il all over Old elms but new ideas.
The verdict, please"
The Bulletin is on the jury, and rec
ognizes the pertness of this juvenile in
issuing such a challenge: but after
reading this Indictment: True. the
city has elns. and new ideas about
county commissioners. bond issues,
theatrical entertainments and other
things. Sometimes the ideas become
effective, sometimes Ineffective. But
Bristol also has elms-sprayed ones,
too-and ideas that are the real thing
and very much alive. Witness her city
charter and government, the most up
to date in the state, for confirmation
Also come to Bristol and see how her
merchants have prepared for the hoE-
day trade. If there are better stocks
Of goods more attractively displayed,
or advertised with better ideas, any
where in Connecticut, than right here
at home, we are not acquainted with
the burg"-we realize that Bristol is
in the lead and that her example is a
good one to follow.
The Rose of New England's slogan
is: Never Say Diet" and now we
suppose some jealous contemporary
will rejoin that she is so paralyzed she
cannot say lit
Look at her record and come over
and see her in Christmas dress.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

That branch of the University's
Christian association activities known
the Yale Hope Mission, which main
tains a temporary home in New Haven
for men in need Of help has by q re-
Gently adopted plan established an en-
IlOyment bureau. One practical idea
that has been put in effect is that Of
requiring q work test from all appH-
CO nts for aid. the aim being to keep
on hand a supply Of odd positions by
means of which the worthy can be
sifted from the drones An appeal has
been made to New Haven peonIe 30
give the missions applicants chance
to show their hand at splitting wood,
sh0veling snow, sitting ashes and other
such work. by passing which tests
the deserving may be put in line for
more permanent employment in more
Skilled labor Tt is one side TO the res
cue work done by Yale men in New
Haven that is destined as time goes
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Do not dream that the American
woman is new to politics. The rec
ords show her Influence has displaced
many a man il high position-and
barred more who We're ambitious and
confident.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The Junior Prom, the biggest event
in the winter social season at Yale
Preparations are now in fun progress
The usual programme of teas and con
certs, senior junior and sophomore
germans, including the Yale Dramatic
associations presentation of their
play, has been arranged for the week
commencing Jan. 14th. All that is TO
be awaited now is the arrival of the
bevies of guests who are to crown the
festivities of Yale's gala week. The
musical programme. which has just
been completed, shows that there are
to be out - dances on the card, waltz
e. predominating over the two steps in
the proportion of three to one.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The average value of an American
farm. which was $4.S43 in 1900, was
S6.l35 in 1910, and even allowing for
their reduced number the average
value per acre during that period in
creased from s27 to $50, or about
thirty three per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

In the competition for the captains
cup for the man finishing the hare and
bound runs of the season, ten in num-
Der, with the highest score, Thomas
Is Hendrick, Sheffield Scientific school
1913, formerly of Norwich, now of New
York, was second with "A points. The
winner, w L. Cross, 1912 s, was only
two points ahead of him. while c. G.
CULVER finished third with p points
There was a total of Is contestants
during the seasons runs which were
in doubt up until Saturdays final race
Hendrick had been in the lead or tied
for first position for a good part of the
time, but Cross in the last three or
four runs developed much better form
than he had previously shown
Hendrick, who began his cross coun-
Try work at Norwich several years ago
has shown exceptional ability over the
course this fall and next year, when
many of the present members of the
team are lost by graduation, he should
prove one of its most consistent point
winners.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

ing; IL. mining engineering: IL, metal
lyrical engineering. Five years are re-
CURED for the degree of civil engineer,
mechanical engineer, mining engineer
and metallurgicai engineer.
The catalogue shows that there are
1908 students under instruction i'm the
scientific school, but Isl are from other
departments
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The man who declares principles
are vastly more important than men,"
may have solved how a bad man can
carry out good principles
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
NEW BOOKS.

The. ProdigaI Judge, by Vaughn Kes-
ter. Smo. Bound in clOth-drab
and gold. AS pages. illustrated by
Leone Bracker- Price, S1-25 net The
BObbs Merrill Co, publishers, Union
Square, New York.
This is one of the best new novels
and would be a good present for a
reader This is what is said Of the
book: The PrOdigal Judge" has
shown itself to be the sort of story
humorous. adventurous, quaint, and ro-
mantle, which certain group of read
ers prefer to anything in the way of
fiction. The book, now six months old,
maintains its place quite unabashed
beside fresher publications.
Most loVable of prOdigal heroes; elo-
quent at every bar. Falstaffian in ca
pacity Of appetite and intellect, the
judge in this story is q man to be reck-
oned with. In him the ridiculous
struggles for mastery with the sub
lime The reader laughs over him and
loves him. and in the end rises to a
point Of delighted admiration for the
vaSabond who still remains the high
minded, great hearted gentleman. He
is the most striking character in n
story of many striking characters, "A
romance rich in incident, hearty in
humOr fuiI-flowing in broad current
Of life and events.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

When we see the letter carriers
struggling under their Christmas loads
it makes us wonder what a parcels
post would do to them
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The only freedom 1 care about is the
freedom to do right; the freedom to
do wrong | am ready to part with on
the cheapest terms to any one who
will take it of me-Professor Huxley.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Yale College, Dec. 1e.-The midyear
examinations came to close TINS
evening, and by tomorrow night prac-
tically all of the Undergraduates VIII
have left the university. Thursday the
Yale Glee Mandolin and Banjo clubs
start on their Christmas trip, ana on
the same day the tale Dramatic aSso-
citation begins the longest trip IN us
history
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

All the way from Canada: A Mon
treaI man Is being sued for alimony
ny bis wife. whose maiden name is
What, Evidently the lady is deter
mined to show nor one= time hubo
that there fs one Whatt that i.no
what's whs+
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

When American congressman in A
moment of irritation rises and hints
he would like TO defend his honor. how
old fashioned he looks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Happy thought for today Those
who grumble at the letter carriers
can now redeem themselves by giving
them present.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Los Angeles county, Cal, is out $142,-
600 because of the Mcnamara trial.
No wonder taxpayers prefer Iynching
to law
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The way bundles and packages are
piling up in the express offices and
postoffices leaves no doubt the people
are getting busy.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The civil service employees of Kan
sas Sity. numbering 2.200. have organ
lied union to make civil service what
it should be.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

A Jersey democrat says Governor
Wilson is not popular at home as
is being represented
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Southern New England weather is
holding ABOUT as good as the eli
mate Of southern California It Is
pleasant to experience.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
PLEASURE IN WORK.

President Faunce, during a lecture in
Boston Sunday evening, took occasion
to request all in the audience who en-
joyed their work to manifest it by
show of hands. and to his surprise not
fourteen per cent responded.
This evidence of dissatisfaction DIR.
Faunce regarded as discouraging and
expressed the opinion that under such
conditions civilization could not en-
dure, apparently forgetful of the fact
that what civilization we have has
been produced not because of better
conditions but despite the very condi-
tions deplored
Perhaps. if he had asked how many
enjoyed the fruits of their labor he
would have found many more re
spending. Such test as this is much
like a straw vote which is always as
weak and unsa tisfactory as the name
implies.
Men would enjoy their work more if
they thought better. Too many per
sons use their minds against their own
peace of mind. They yearn for leisure
when it is more of a curse than a
blessing, and they fret over the fric-
tions of life rather than to prize con-
stantly what is good in it.
Grumbling is often more of a habit
than a real grievance, as is also fault
finding and untoward suspicion and
other things which unnecessarily irri-
tate and make life appear very much
worse than it is.
Every man at times has a poor opin-
ion OF his own employment, and
feeling of envy of the other crafts
men; but many who have changed
their means eff support under such cir
cumstances We're overjoyed to get back
to their old employment.
With the new-mind training of to-
day, future generations ought to find
more joy in their work.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Where the Boston dealer gets out
the walk and cries his goods ana
bargains. he is said to be induIging in
a rBallyhoo!"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

\ skating rink marriage for fun was
ended in less than half a year in mis-
cry. This is not surprising
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

President Taft keeps the special
messages coming. There is no danger
of their interfering with the HOLIDAYS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

In the eleven branches of the Dwight
hall activities, PA men have taken part
curing the past term. The bows clubs
attract the most workers. there being
Sc for the Yale hall model boys club
alone.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
The Bulletins Special Yale Letter
he MidYear Southern Tour of the Mu
steal Clubs-The Competition For the Captains Cup
Preparations For the Junior Prom-The Yale Hope
Mission-News From China-The New Shelf Cata-
logue-A New Course in Engineering, 408 Pupils in
the Scientific Department.

on to be as fruitful of results as in any
other single line.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

It doesn't look as If Russia would
wish US a Merry Christmas, this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The McNamaras and McManfgaIs
have shown what money viii hire bad
men to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

How the democrats are praising
Roosevelt now. in hopes they may
through him bust the republican
party.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

In four days it viii all be over
excepting the noise Of the drums and
the music produced by the children.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
EDITORIAL NOTES,

A 100000 necklace doesn't make the
McKim record one whit different.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

IA the Queen Charlotte stands off the
coast of British Columbi2
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The cover design, a new find, out
in the Fields is Illuminated by Har-
old SicheL The leaves are of Dutch
drawing paper, size 6 1-4x10 inches.
tied with a white cord and enclosed
in a scarlet box. Paul Elder & Co..
e39 Grant avenue San Francisco
Price 40 cents net; by mail, 60 cents
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
The newly issued Sheffield Scientific

the city of Shanghai during the winter
months.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Impressions Calendar for 1912 is 81

Impressions Calendar for 1912 is sure
to be hailed with welcome. At the
marvelously low price of fifty cents
this weekly calendar reproduces in
charming, Variously coIored designs
fifty-four selections from the worlds
itera ture, bits from such writer's as
Stevenson, Sill Ruslzin, Tennyson
Phillips Brooks, Bourdiuon, Van
Dyke. Browning, Riley and many
other favorites.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-08
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We will duplicate it at $4,000. If they
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-08

Col. Henry Watterson, in. refer
ring to the Woman's Suffrage
convention recently held in Louis
vile, among other things, said:
1.-THE Courier-Journal gladly
bears witness to all that may be
good and gentle in this convoca-
ton of women for the betterment
of woman. Heaven knows her
lot is hard enough, even as mans
is. Heaven knows that man is
the greater offender. In every
affair of life-especially in the
matter of work and wages-there
should be perfect equality of op-
portunity. But still the sex pro-
viso, surely established by God
and Nature; the woman to make
the home, to bear and rear the
children; the man TO hew the
wood and draw the water and
fight the battles. Where Two have
but a single mount one must
needs ride behind. II is not that
the man issuperior to the woman.
but stronger and better able tc
handle the reins and control the
horse, that. where there is any
happiness or prosperity he ride.
|bsfore.n
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-08
Don't Watch @'Help Wanted

The young man who is simply "hang-
ing on" to his present employment and
new position hat will pay more
will never be q marked success.
Better make yourself indispensable
in your present place, and save part
of your salary. If you do you'll be
watching the business Opportunities
aud "Real Estate for Sale" columns.
We pay 4 per cent. interest, compound
ed semi-annually, on money deposited
with this bank.
BANK OF LEFLORE-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-08
Don't Think II Is Too Slow

To build up . bank balance, dollar or
two at a time, in this bank. Many OF
weli-to-do business men OF the city to-
day made their start by banking a little
at q time. Just remember that you are
not creating as much respect by SPEND.
ING dollar or two foolishly as you
would it you were saving and deposit-
ing it in some good savings bank.
We pay 4 per cent. interest compound
ed seui-annually on money deposited
in this bank.
BANK OF LEFLORE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-08

Send The Commonwealth your orders
for either Engraved or Printed Visiting
Cards. We are also prepared to take
care Of your wants in Wedding Invita-
tions and Announcements. Our prices
are right and the quality of work can
not be excelled.