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Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

Q.-ln |. John iii:3 we read: "The Son of God was manifested that He might destroy the works of the devil" Will this result in final salvation or final destruction of all the wiIfuIly wicked?
 Answer.--The Scriptures show us that because of Satan's deception of our mother, Eve, sin entered into the world, and that death followed as a result; therefore we could properly say that the works of the. devil have been sin and death. The reign of Christ will result in the destruction of all who work wickedness, and so our Lord declared in one of His great parabIes, Depart from Me ye cursed into ever lasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels" (Matthew xxv:4D. The language here used by our Lord sym bolically represented condition of destruction. Other Scriptures declare that only the righteous will be pre- served. as we read: The Lord pre- serveth them that love Him, but all the wicked will He destroy (Psalm cxlv: 20p. This destruction includes Satan himself and all that are in sympathy with his evil methods (He- brews u:lD
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
THE pEEUIcT LEGISLATURE.

The legislature of 1911 is chiefly distinguished for having held the longest session in the history of the state and for passing a public Hili- ties bill which was getting old enough to have whiskers.
 There is no disputing that it has shown marked independence of public sentiment and the moral law.
 lt is generally believed to have been a better legislature from any point of view than the average and it's de- lays and it's eccentricities are believed to be directly chargeable to unwise leadership; and its extravaganza to its good heartedness.
 IL showed commendable promptness in redistricting the state to meet the new conditions brought about by the census: and it's partisanship which moved il 10 vote down the governors vetoes was very satisfactory to it's party.
 Despite its great length of days. the governor thinks that the general as- senbly dissolved too soon: and calls public attention to the great difference in the number of voters in the sena- torial districts-a difference which is unjust 10 the voters and cannot be remedied for ten years if not attend ed to at once. This appears to be a sufficient and a defensible reason for calling a special session.
 With the little elections over and the creps harvested. the members will be ready to go to Hartford and spend the remainder of the year should Govern or Baldwin decide to call them togeth- CT again to change the senatorial dis trfct lines so that ballots may have a more equal force in this state.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
THE FROGS FIRST COUSIN

If tEa doctors boys had not been lrowing the grass, they might never have noticed him; for he was a little fellow, and he had been trying hard to escape their notice when the lawn mower ran him down. and Ralph looked down at him sor rowfully. He was only a toad but as Ralph said. he might have a wife and, anyway, maybe even toads were some good in the world.
 The doctor was looking out of his study window. and he overheard them.
 Bring him in. boys he called to them. Maybe we shall be able to restore MT. Toad to his family.
 Now, while I am trying to bring him back to hfe,'' he said, T would like you to tell me what you know about a toad
 "He's-hc's a kind of first cousin to the frog, isn't he?" Harry asked, doubtfully.
 is rough Ralph put in.
 And he gives people warts when they touch him, declared Harry. That's why we brought him in on a leaf"
 The doctor laughed and looked at his own hands. "Then I seem to be in for it." he observed. II have touched him more than once in the last few minutes. What eise?''
 I'm afraid that's all we know Ralph said, after a pause.
 Suppose you look it up in the nat ura. history the doctor suggested
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
AGAINST ToUGIHS, NOT THE
 IJNIEORM

Gen. Fred Grant has been testing public sentimclt iE New York with reference to uniformed soldiers and their reception in public places and the Washington Tines thus explains his method of working:
 "Genera1 Grant detai'ed three of the enlisted men stationed on the island and sent them into New York in ssarch Of oxpericnce. They were all clean-cut. manly young fellows, and their uniforms were above reproach. They walked boldly into the Waldorf Astoria and asked the clerk to direct them to the main dining room. This he did with the greatest urbanity, and lest they should lose their way they were preceded by a bellboy, who seem cd proud of his assignment. Their order was taken and served without so much as an intfmation that they were unwelcome. This was at breakfast.
 When the hour of luncheon ar rived they decided that Sherry's looked good: so they went in, were shown to the choicest seats in the house, overlooking Fifth avenue, and again were served. not only with every care, but, as far as could be observed. with out attracting any special attention.
 '1he same tn1nS was repedleu WHeH they went to Delmonico's for dinner a night, and when they went to the theater afterward they were given the best seats in the house. In the course of their travels many favorable re- marks were made upon their manly figures. and nowhere did they meet with anything which could be regarded as prejudice against the uniform of the army"
 General Grant has decided that the uniform is always respected if there is a gentleman inside it. There does not seem to be any reason why a uni form in disgrace should be respected by decent men, or tolerated where clean people assemble.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

When you come back. maybe MT. Toad will be on his feet
 Sure enough, they returned in a few minutes to find the little fellow look ing very proud indeed.
 "Oh, I'm so glad!" Harry exclaimed. We wouldn't want him to die now for anything. Why, we've found that toads are useful! The natural history says they kill more than their weight of caterpillars and bugs in a single day. We need him in the garden
 How about the warts?" asked the doctor.
 There isn't very muehL in that 2 Ralph asserted 'sThe book says that they have liquid which roughens the skin when you get it on your hand i; but then that's their only way of de- lending themselves"
 Because they haven't any teeth, like the frog" Harry exclaimed. Frogs have tiny teeth on their upper jaw and palate. A frog has a forked tongue, but a toad hasn't
 Good. Now I think our patient is ready to go. He can do duty in the garden for a few weeks longer then he will be ready to take his winters sleep in some hole or burrow. Who will carry him out?"
 Well both go,'' the boys exclaimed, and they took up the leaf, to escort MT. Toad out again: but, just as they reached the last step, he gave flying leap and landed in a flower bed Then he started away at lively pace, as if to make up for the time lost.
 Good-py, MT. Toad Harry called after him. Remember us to your 7family.'-Paul Suter in Sunday School Times
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
UNCLE JED's TALK
 WITH THE LITTLE FOLKS.

Uncle Jed has such big handful of letters left over for next week that he is surprised. Instead of the number of letters becoming less in school time, they seem to increase; and perhaps you all have noticed how they have improved.
 One bright little Miss has suggest ed that we call the writers for this department The Sunbeam Club.' That is 9, very pretty name, but there is room for more suggestions. We want all to take an interest in this finding of a good name for the writers in this department.
 No member should get disa ppointed, for those who keep writing are sure to be counted with the winners of books in time. We marE. every true en- deavorer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Danderiifle Makes your hair grow long, heavy and
 luxuriant and we can prove it
Get a 25 Cent Bottle Now and Forever Stop Falling Hair, Itching
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Hair Becomes Soft, Fluffy, Lus- trous and Abundant After
 Danderine Hair Cleanse

Danderine is to the hair what fresh showers of rain and sunshine are to vegetation. It goes right to the roots, invigorates and strengthens them. Its exfilarating, stimula ting and producing properties cause the hair to grow abundantly long, strong and beautiful. It at once imparts sparkling briliancy and velvety softness to the hair, and few weeks use will cause new hair to sprout all over the scalp. Use 1t every day for a short time, after which two or three times week will be sufficient to complete whatever growth you desire.
 Immediately after applying little Dan derine all dandruf will disappear, all itching of the scalp will cease and there will be no more loose or falling hair.
 If you wish to double the beauty of your hair in ten minutes surely try this-moisten cloth with a little Danderine and draw 1t carefully through your hair, taking one small strand at time, this will cleanse the hair of dust, dirt or any excessive oil-In few moments your hair will be wavy, fluffy and abundant and possess an incompatible soft ness, lustre and luxuriance, the beauty and simmer of true hair health.
 If you care for beautiful, soft hair and lots of 1t surely get 25 cent bottle of Knowi- toms Danderine from any drug store or toilet counter-A real surprise awaits you.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
THEY DIDN'T THINK.

Once a trap was baited
 With a piece of cheese; It tickled so d little mouse It almost made him sneeze; An old rat said: There's danger, Be careful whore you go!" ''Nonsense!' said the other,
 T don't think you know!" So he walked in boldly Nobody in sight; First he took a nibble; Then he took a bite; Close the trap together Went as quick as wink, Catching mousey fast there, Cause he did not think Once there was a robin Lived outside the door, Who wanted to go inside And hop upon the floor. "No, no,'' said it's mother, You must stay with me; Little birds are safest Sitting in tree T don't care" said robin, And gave his tail a fling. T don't think the old folks Know quite everything Down he flew, and kitty caught him Before he had time to blink; "Ch,'' ne cried, I'm sorry, But I did not think"
 -Fxchanee
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
THE BOOK WINNERS
 FOR THE WEEK.

Lena Kcnnison of Mansfield Cen ter. a, book entitled Story of the Lib erty Bell" by Wayne Whipple.
 2-Ethel M. Davis of Wauregan, a bcok entitled "A Pair of Them by Evelyn Raymond.
 3-Lena Santo of Baltic. a book en- titled ''Dickey Downy," by Virginia Sharpe Patterson.
 Ada Marriott of Oneco, book en- titled 'The Blind Toy Maker, and Other Stories" by Mary Angela Dick ems.
 5-Albina Mitchell of Jewett City, a book entitled Your Little Brother James," by Caroline H. Pemberton.
 6-Ma tiida Clark of Norwich, a book entitled Katie, a, Daughter of the King" by Mary A. Gilmore.
 7-Kathrine R. Hendrick of Taftville, a book entitled Master Martin by Emma Marshall.
 S-A gratuity to Leonard Swain of North Stonington, a book entitled The Baby Bears Picnic" by John Howard Jewett.
 Residents in the city may call at The Bulletin Business Office for prize books any time after 10 a. m. today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
NAMES CHANGE.

In anticipation that Maine is to be a wet state in the future. the fact that Maine has just as good a cha nee to distinguish itself as a license, as 1t had as prohibition state. is being emphasized by those who believe the liquor busiRess can be made decorous and respectable.
 Since Maine has no liquor law and must frame a new one, 1t is proposed that a law be passed with the idea of making it to the personal interest pf the liquor dealer to keep his place Jaw abiding and to encourage reason able temperance
 With this object in view. if provides first that there shall be a very high ratio Of population to each drinking place in any specified district. One to 5.Oea in cities and not more than two in places of less ehsn that population was the proportion suggested.
 This is to insure that the business will be profitable when properly run, relieve the dealers of that merciless competition which drives them into illegal acts and allurements to meet it. and to give them that independence 10 face coercion and blackmail. and to run their businesses agreeably with their consciences, which an assured income can give.
 The idea is to make the license so valuable that it will be to the dealers interest to behave so as to keep it. With this idea in mind, it was sug- sestsd that the license fee be only nominal
 Licenses would only be granted, however, to places with certain nin- mum of floor space, and always open to public view. No bar would be al- lowed. Instead. the dealers would have to furnish tables and chairs He also would be required to have ready md serve other beverages. soft drinks. coffee, and the like, and light lunches when called for.
 II is further suggested that after a certain number of convictions for of- lenses. suck as selling to minors or persons already intoxicated. tolerat- ing disorder and the like. the I~ense he automatically revoked and put up at auction to the highest bidder for it's unexpired term The previous holder and all representing him would be barred from bidding
 It Is also advised that no license bs issued in the names of breweries or distillers and no mortgages on saloon property from them be legal. This is intended to reduce the political inffu- ence of the brewers.
 Since Maine is charged with having made prohibition a failure. Jet us hope she will find a way to make the liquor business honorable and respectable.
 This is the opportune time and place for the progressive liquor inter- ests 10 show that the model saloon is a verity.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
LITTLE ORIGINAL STORIES.
A Brave Little Girl.

Once upon a time, not very long ago, there was a little girl whose name was Lydia.
 As it was near Children's day. her brother and sister had a piece to recite a t the church. One of the teachers of the Sabbath school thought she would have LyGia learn a few lines to speak. She learned them as well as the older ones but her parents thought she was too young, and would not recite well enough, so they told Lydia she could not go.
 Children's day came, and her brother and sister started for church and left Lydia playing in the yard. Her mother went to call her to give her a bath and dress her fer the afternoon, and to their surprise found Lydia had gone
 As the minister was speaking he thought he heard a faint rap on the door so he opened the door and there stood Lydia; and as little children all ways play with dirt her dress was some what sOiled. She said to the min ister:
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
A Happy Day.

On a lonely road in a quiet village lived, in an old hut, an aged man and women. This hut was sure to be pointed out by travellers, as it had 1cok of neatnesS about it.
 On one of these occasions there were two men who were not travellers but were men who were looking for their lost sister.
 The old woman had told them that she was sitting on a porch when she saw child come past on 8 pony and she had told her that she was taking a message to a poor mans house from another man, and that he would give her some money for doing so, and she would give it to her Papa.
 The next morning the boys set out after they had their breakfast, with a basket of food, in search of their sis ter. After they had gone for about two miles, the younger brother slid from his horse upon the ground and cried:
 Dick! Dick! I have found her.''
 There she was lying by the roadside and her pony was gone. She was ly- ing fast asleep in the green grass. They picked her up, put her on the saddle and started for the hut. They soon reached it, and after supper that night the old people were happy as they never were before, for they found out when talking to the young people that the girl was their granddaughter and her father was their long-1ost son. -Kathryn E. Hendrick, age 10, Taft yYIle
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
A Pleasant Vacation.

This summer my brother and I spent our vacation in Woodstock, on MT. SpaIlding's farm.
 We spent many happy hours with the pets.
 Let me tell you of the gray squirrels. They will lap milk from a spoon and take nuts and apples from your hands.
 MT. Spaulding got them when they were but a. few days old. They are now four years old. It is great fun to watch them, and I am sure you all would like to see them.
 My brother and I liked nothing bet ter than to hitch up a horse and go for a ride. We often went to West Woodstock to the store, and to other places: also I had races with Pansy Ghe dog). and sometimes went into the hayfield
 I hope that all the children who write for The Bulletin have had as pleasant vacation as I have.-Mar- guerite Farrow, age 13, Mansfield De- pot, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
How Paper Was Invented.

One day a man was out walking in Japan. AS he was walking along :d bee came buzzing around him. He thrust the bee away with his hand so that the bee would not get a nip of his nose. He looked down at his feet and saw the bees nest He had to send many parcels from his shop. He did rot know of paper, but done his parcels up in silk which was very costly. He said to himself: Why can't I make something like that bees nest for my parcels g He took a certain kind of wood and mixed it with water from the river. After he dried it in the sum and after that it was called paper-ElSie La Bounty.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
She Sailed on Lake eeoroe.

Dear Uncle Jed: This summer I spent two weeks in New York state al a small place called Fort Edward.
 I have two auntS in Fort Edward and they took me to see where the fort once stood.
 One Sunday we went to Lake George and hired a cottage there. We had a good time. My cousins took me out for a boat sail in a canoe.
 We went to the moving pictures. We also went to the fair while I was there.
 ALBINA MITCHELL, age Il.
 Jewett City, Conn.,, Sept. P, 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
An unmelcome visitar.

Jack Frost visited us sooner this year than he generally does. He usually comes about the last of this month, but came about the middle this year.
 As soon as I saw that Jack Frost had been here I thought of the gar dens. I went out to see them. To be sure, he had seen them. All the dahliss and most of the other plants were Wilted. I found a red dahlia which measured seventeen inches around, and a pink one which measured a little over sixteen inches around
 The vegetable garden also was fairly ruined.
 Jack Frost will be turning the trees pretty green foliage to gold and brown pretty soon.
 I hope Jack Frost will stay away until later another year.-Ruth c. Main. age II. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Found a Deer's AntIer.

One day my father and I went ber- rying and we met two men. One of the men was picking blackberries and there on the ground he picked up a deer's antler I was very sorry, because I didn't find it. I vas standing near the spot he found it,
 A little while after I was cherrying and I ran across one more perfect than the one the man found.
 I was glad to think that I had found one l did not pick many more cher ries that day, because I had found the antler I took it home and showed it to my father.
 The next morning I showed it to one of my neighbors He offered me a quarter for it, but I would not sell it. -(Not signed Writers should always send name.-Uncle Jed.)
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
THE FIRST TRIAL.

The first trial of the new primary law by Massachusetts on Tuesday was marked by the same general indiffer- ence which marks political issues and action in all parts of the country; and # has to be explained which indicates a rather bad beginning.
 The Boston Post says: "The vote was expected to be light. but there we've reasons that do not in the least reflect upon the merits of the system of direct nominations.
 The weather was bad in spots, and the weather always counts. The ab- sence of any genuine contest for the democratic nomination for governor had its effect. Even on the republi- can side the feeling that whoever was nominat ted would be beaten by Govern or Foss. lessened the interest in the triangular fight. And there is no evil dence at all to show that had the people been voting for delegates under the old system they would have turned out in any greater numbers"
 The most important problem to be solved appears to be how to make the people sit up and take notice of pub lie matters which affect their inter- ests and it is up to them to decide. In the caucus a minority made the 'tcLet--ly~-1r the new primary law 1t ..Se-ars <6 be destined to do the same.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
The American FIaa.

The American flag has thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with forty stars on a blue ground in the upper left-hand corner.
 The thirteen stripes stand for the thirteen original states, and the stars for the number Of states in the union.
 The colors, red, white and blue, stand for courage, purity and justice.
 The first American flag was made by Betsy Ross of Philadelphia from a pattern drawn by Benjamin Frank iin-
 John Paul Jones was the first one to raise the flag at sea
 We should show much honor and reverence for the flag at all times Ethel Nj. Davis, age 13, Wauregan, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Their Big air.

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would write and tell you about our big fair. Wednesday we didn't have to go to school and Grandma took us to the fair It was the Grange fair here in North Stonington. We got there about 10 o'clock and stayed until ,.
 I rode i'll the pony cart twice. and it was fun the ponies were so small. We had some ice cream, popcorn, zig gags, peaches and candy. All of us had a whip.
 I liked it better than the Norwich fair, because I knew so many people, and all the children in our school were there.
 Best love to all.
 RUBY E. SWAIN.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

Dear Uncle Jed: I read the Chill aren's page every week and enjoy it very much. I thought I would write and see if I could not get a book.
 I am going to tell you about our school It is a country school. We have only twelve scholars and I am the oldest. We have one teacher and we all are very fond of her.
 Our seats are very old and rough. Our schoolhouse is over hundred years old. All this may seem funny to you. We have two small black tcards. Our school is known as the Haskell school district, No. ,, Preston, Ccnn.
 I cannot think of anything more to
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
The Best Time She Remembers

EfFS 6eSt T fIftS 0I'S TtefffoItI1Sfs' s'
 Dear Uncle Jed: The best time that ] can remember of having is when I went to the fair. We looked around a the fowls. animals and handwork. But the handwork I liked best. I would love to have dolls clothes made of the beautiful embroideries. We looked into all the tents and watched the free shows until we got ready to go home And then We started for home When we got home we ate sup per and went to be6.-Ethel Clark, age il Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Rules for Young Writers.

1. 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.
 4. 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., 1911-09-28
Pearls Punishment.

One morning Pearls father said:
 Pearl, I am going to town this morning and will not return until to- night, and I do not want you to go near that gypsy camp on the green"
 Pearl promised, but as soon as her father was out of sight she ran to the camp. As she came to a large tent a hand stretched out and seized her and dra agged her into the tent. She never saw her parents again, for she was obliged to wander with the gypsys' caravan all the days of her life Pocahontas. age 12 Norwich, Conn.