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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
The Letter o.

As everyone knows, the letter 70" is the 18th in the English alphabet. It has four sounds, one of which, as in ''go,' is probably one of the oldest, and helped to fix It's shape. The let ter in the Hebrew and Phoenician al- phabet that corresponded to the long 0 was called "ayn,'' or ''eye,' and was represented by a rude drawing of the eye. Of course this was often render ed simply as g, circle with a dot in the middle: and at last ir became the GUS tom to omit the dot, which gave us merely circle, the present form of the letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
In tho Old Bob Sled.

Riding in a bob-sled,
 When the snow is deep, Through the farmers meadows And OCT the hills so steep. Going through the village
 While the sleighbells ring. Oh, what joyful pastime,
 Just to hear the children sing! On the seat is Father,
 Who holds the reins and cries: Get up, Bill and Jerryi' And then the bob sled flies. Back behind is Mother
 With the children gay, And a jolly time they have
 Sitting in the hay.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Huntinr Blind Fox.

This is simple little game, but it makes lots Of fun. One of the players is to be l1lindfolded and the others stand about the room as they please. The blindfolded one then walks or yropes around until he touches a player, and the player touched must stand still and make a noise in iEni- tation of some animal, say a cat, a dog, cow, a pig, or a horse.
 If the blindfolded player chooses he can have the sound made three times, and, if he then guesses the name of the person, the person takes his place. If he does not guess correctly, he re- leases the player. and tries again. Selected.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
BIRD LETTERS BY LITTLE FOLKS.
 The Golden Winged Woodpecker.

Margaret Burns, writing from Mas sachusetts of the golden winged woodpceke7-, says: Every orchard in the east hes at least one pair of flick CTS or golden winged woodpeckers in it in summer time. MT. and Mrs Flicker do not like to build their own nest. They are the only woodpeckers that are willing to use d deserted nest. When a new nest must be made, however, they take turns at digging and work at odd times all day long and not, as other woodpeckers, in the early morning and evening only. An other name that we call this bird is yelioHrhia n1lner''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Stick to 1t.

Henry Ide. appointed the governor general If the Philippine Islands by President Roosevelt, has what he calls a one-rule course of conduct for a successful life. It reads like this:
 If you make a good resolution stick to it. to it.
 Ii you have worthy friendship stick to it.
 If you have an anbition-sticlz to it. If you have hard task-stick to it. .'If you have a good book-stick to it. If you want more friends-stiek to it. 'If you want anything to do-stick to it.
 Which. when they are all summed get into the one small sentence:
 Stick to it'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
HIGH MINORITY REPRESENTA-
 TON,

When Governor Baldwin addressed q he members of the Editorial associa- ion at their banquet at Now Haven n Monday evening, he took occasion 70 present his inaugural address rec ornmeudstion that the constitution be amended So as to provide for the eIec- ion of state senators on a. general ticket and urged the editors to give it s-ri1us consideration.
 Commenting upon it, the New Brit ain Herald Gnd. dem.) says:
 Governor Baldwin's idea is to rem -dy. in part. the rotten system of rep rr tentstion in this state but his rem -dy is not of fine best No flirting wit h lh. sprate ~ilI ever reconcile the peo- s!e 5c ths 5ciscr that he system that Eires the largest city in the state the S-ne representation in the house as sCTns e the smallest of the top ms fS a right or a just one.
 Such higA ufn5rity representation as would make the parties stand ts to 17 Fouid be liable to be the upesttinr If things quite frequently, because by he illness of a few members the mi nsrity would immediately become the majority, with power 10 do or undo what the majority .would not.
 There is no doubt that 8 good sized minority would result in compelling 3 faler attendance of members and would compel more respect for plat form pledges and put a. check upon most of the political flibustering which is the delay and the disgrace oT mod ern legislative bodies.
 Even an approach to the conditions hoped Tor by Governor Baldwin do not seem possible of attainment under present political methods, slthouKh it has to oe conceded that the close leg isistive body is she ideal for accom- piisltns what the people most desire
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
A Peculiar School.

An t1-year-old boy, living near Kettle Falls. Wash, occupies the most peculiar position of any pupil under the school system of the United States. He is the only child of school age in the district, and has a teacher all to himself. There were three pupils at the beginning of the school year, but the parents of two moved out of the district, taking the children with them. The district has funds at it's disposal sufficient to provide schoo, facilities for score or more scholars.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Piles Quickly Cured Al Home
Instant Relief, Permanent Cure Trial Package Mailed Free to All
 in Plain Wrapper.

Many cases of Piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure without further treatment. When it proves its value to you, get mora from your druggist at 50 cents box, and be sure you get what you ask for. Simply fill out free coupon below and mail today. Save yourself from the surgeons knife and it's torture, the doc tor and his bills
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Speedy Relief from Kidney Trouble.

T had an acute attack of Bfights disease with inflammation of the kid- neys and bladder, and dizziness" says Mrs. Cora Thorp Jackson Mich. "A bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy over come the attack, reduced the infiam nation, took away the pain and made the bladder action normal l wish ev- eryone could know of this wonderful remedy" Lee < osgooG Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
If You Are A TrifIe Sensitive

About the size Of your shoes. it's some satisfaction to know that many people wear shoes size smaller by shaking Aliens Fo5t-Ease, the anti septic powder into them. Just the thing for Danc- Ing Parties Patent Leather Shoes and for Breaking in New Shoes When zunbers or over.hoes become necessary and your shoes pinch Aliens Foot Ease aiveg instant relies Sold Everywhere, 23e- Sample FREE Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy. \. |. Don't accept any substitute,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

The inqUiry is being seriously made: 'Tf the ballot was given to women would they have to have new dress every time they went to the polls?''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

There are Americans who will find fault because whiskey is not included in the reciprocity treaty with Canada. h is not possible 70 please everybody.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

IT disease is transmitted by fleas, as a Wisconsin doctor proclaims. none of us will hasten to say that was our mis- fortune. What do we know about heas2
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Prifne beefsteak is seiiing in Berlin for 57 cents a pound. The working man only has d chance to see it in the show window.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
The Eobotink.

John Alexander, writing from Penn sylvania about the bobolink, has this to say: The happiest of the little birds 1 know is the bobolink. It sings the merriest song, especially when fly ing. It is 8 shy little bird, yet it's nest is not hard to find. It is placed on the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Happy thought for today: Anon. the experiences in life it is found that the man who puts his best foot for ward Is the one who often gets his leg pulled
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Groundhog day Is usually safe and sane whatever may happen to the hog. He had no difficulty this year in seeing his shadow if he ventured out.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Tennessee has the honor of having the vCungest senator. He is g years of age and anxious to learn the ropes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Eudyard kipling's father is dead. and the best thing that can ne said of him is that he was the father of such a son, although a. most worthy citizen.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Andrew Carnegie's home library is said to be a show library. Of course he just buys books to give away.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Admiral Dewey is of the opinion that the Panama canal should be fortified. It certainly deserves to be.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

The Pennsylvania man who ate five chickens fifty wafhes and five pies at one sitting is not the kind of hus- band most women care to cook for.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Mrs. Hetty Green has given her son the management of her millions. An exchange feels sure that it is a mans ioh
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

i Missouri legislator has introduced a Dill to regulate the height to which sviators may fiy- He needs be shown what law is.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

It is stated for fact that one eau encircle the globe in 37 days with pres ent facilities, but this Is simply speed not sight seeing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

A dozen eggs can be bought with a Canadian quarter out west, and the outlook is now brighter there.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

The Boston Record says. The Chris- tian Erdeavor society plans to make it's headquarters in 6 new building at the corner of Huntington and Long, wood avenue. Tho Fenway is concen- trating art, education and piety in marvellous fashion and with great rspidity. It will eassly become the sec tion de luxe"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

There is d dry patch in the state of Texas four times as large as the state ps Massachusetts which 1t is proposed 70 make fertile by irrigation at cost of $50, ,0Oo COG.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

The sdNinA sf a phy sician to walk u piie before breakfast and scare up an appetite is not regarded as popular medicine. Let George do it, is the usu- .ll reply.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
To Remove Postage Stamps.

Boys always have d great deal of trouble. Tn collecting stamps, with used stamps that have paper sticking to the under side where they have never been soaked from the envelope. but just torn around. l destroyed many A. stamp through not having time to soak them off--and soaking is very apt to be injurious to the stamp itself. remember. At last I discovered very simple method of removing the stamps, one that you may have found out for yourself; but if not, try it and you will see how well it works.
 Holding the stamp between the fin ger and thumb of your right hand. thumb, at the same time pressing up wards with your left forehnger against the center of the stamp. The effect Of this is that the paper is torn from the stamp, instead of tearing the stamp from the paper, which you would naturally attempt. When you have an edge of the paper bent down, do not try to tear the paper and stamp apart; but recollect that you must take the paper from the stamp, and you will come out all right. If you leave slight quantity of paper adhering to the under side of the stamp it does not matter; the stamp will lie just as flat. and if it is a good specimen or a rare one, 1t is better to let the next owner take the chance of soaking it off.
 Uncle Jed's Chat with the Little Folks.
 Now Uncle Jed feels called upon to build poor day with the girls, and he must confess that he is less familiar with their methods than with the ways of the boys. He mlstrusts that the lrlJis of the mind and sf the tongue lead them into poor day building. They know HMP-atfence and IMP fo<y. nF 10 mind TMp-t1fa nd IMP-udence of the tongue; and IMP ossibility which plays fast and loose n-ith the affairs of men. There are good and bad Imps just as there are must be careful in the selection Of inlps, for some of them make for evil days and shady lives. The girl who awaltes with IMP atienco and lets HMP-udence in is the one who begins the day with Y shall and I shant," and drifts right along to T will and won't" and the day begins curdily and is soon sour. She cries before she goes to school. she weeps when she is Saucy to the teacher, or misses her lesson and is punished; and when out with her playmateS she may contradict and pull hair or get her hair pulled. lMP-atience and IMP-udence build into her life a day which may long b.. a had memory, if not something worse. iMP-iore is helper out Of trouble and IMP-ervious, IMP-etus and IMP fovernent are the builders of good good days and the formers of good characters: while IMP-ear, is the nice decorator It is not necessary to- de- scribe In detail how Pauline and Polly, or Helene and Holly. make trouble for Ma, or Teacher. or one another when IMP -atience and IMP-udence invite and they accept To build good days dodge rMP-iety and cling to IMP rovernent and all will be well. It is well enough for the girls and the boys to become acquainted with the Tmps they may know IMP-lore and IMP el as well as all of the rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

lf inc sun is the real hell, as some reliCioUs scientists claim, it is useless ts point people downward toward it.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
A Word Puzzle.

We submit another for boys and girls to solve.
 To the boys and girls sending best
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
 MATINEEs
 5c

street, Norwich
 Gladys Miller. age 10, Norwich, Cone Conn.
 John w. Blair, age II, Sunnysida avenue, Laurel Hill, Norwich.
 Matthew l.. Sheridan, age 6, Union street, Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Spring Season

will soon be here. Time to think of your WALL PAPERS and DECORA- TONS. We have them ill all grades, and prices.
 We are now taking advance orders for Painting, Paperhanging and Dec- orating.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Hal AnbIe Laid Maryaff g

answers during month The Bulletin will send prize books to first and sec ond. Always state name and age.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

c. Stuart Harris, age Il, 14 North Thames street, Norwich
 Clifford H. Rogers, 25 Penobscot
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Prize Book Winners.

Prize Book Winners.
 Raymond French, age If, answered every puzzle. with story with each answer. First prize.
 Henrietta Burley. age II. answered two with story. Plainfield, Conn. Master French will call at The Bull letin office for his book. Miss Bur ley's book will be sent her by mail.-- Uncle Jed.]
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Our Motto.

Just being happy
 Is a fine thing to do, Looking on the bright side Rather than the blue
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Jack was a brave boy. He lived in Cornwall. In that part of the country lived terrible giant. When he eat his his supper he eat half dozen.-EarI H Post, age IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

THERE is no advertising m edium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Buls letin for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02

Jack was a httle boy,
 Brave and defiant
 Who made up his mind
 To kill the great giant. So Jack bought an auto,
 And in the wood dim The giant was roaming,
 He didn't know what hit him. Lillian c. Callahan, I45 Boswell ave- nue, Norwich, Conn. age Il years. If he had been a good boy he would never have seen the giant and would not have got into trouble. But then he could not kill him eli hcr.-Henri- etta Burley. age II, Plainf,eld, Conn Jack the Giant Killer was bold and
 brave; That's what The Bulletins. account
 said. He killed the giant with his haachet; He cut his bean stalk and couldn't
 patch it Jack was quick and the giant was
 slow, So Jack killed the giant, as we all
 know.-Alfred Hcrigan, age tz, s4 Mt. Pleasant street, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
GUEssERs AND WINNERS,

GUESSERS AND WINNERS. Answers to Puzzle-Jack the Giant Killer.
 Jack was a naughty boy,
 For beans a COW he sold. He killed the mighty giant
 And now the story is told Raymond French, age 14, 602 Main street, city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
P. F. MURTAGH. 92 and 94 West Main Street.

Telephone. janed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
Millionaire Boxer
Soon Knocks Gut Man
GaretsOn Put to Sleep in First Round
by National Amateur Heavy
weight Champion.

NEW YORK, Jan. s1-warren Barbour.
the millionaire boxer. who holds the ma
tionaI amateur heavyweight championship,
knocked out John GaretsOn Of the Avonia
Athletic. club. New York. holder of the
metropolitan amateur championship. in less
than one round last night.
The bout, which was to go the amateur
limit of three rounds. was the windup OF
the stag" at Coopers gymnasium. Both
boxers were in splendid condition. Barbour
weighing 2Os pounds and GaretsOn about
ten pounds less.
From the outset Barbour had everything
his own way and quickly sent Garetson to
the floor with a hard right to the Jaw for
a count OF five. Barbour's defense was
almost impregnable and GaretsOn did not
land a good blow.
A moment later and he had taken the
count of seven seconds after another right
hand smash. But he was game and came
up pluckily. for more punishment. Bar
bour, after left TO the neck, shot his right
once more to the jaw and Garetson went
down. and out
The seconds had to carry him to his cor
neF.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
ST. LOUIS VOTING ON CHARTER
Proposed Law Provides single LeEiu-
Iative BODY Elected by All
the Voters.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Jan. s1.-Citizens Of St
Louis began to vote at 6 o'clock today on
the adoption Of a new charter. The polls
will close at o'clock tonight. Certain
union labor men declared their opposition
to the document because It does not con-
tain an iniatistive provision. Other inter-
ests fear the mayor of the city will have
too much power.
Frederick w Lehman, solicitor general
Of the United States, was the chairman OF
the freehoders, who drew up the charter
He made two addresses in its behalf last
week
The charter provides for a single legisla-
tive body, elected at large by all voters
civil service through the merit system and
concentrates all executive and admins
trative power and responsibility on a few
officers answerRble directly to the people
II calls for a referendum on franchises
and will enable the citizens to recall any
elective officer after eighteen months trial
The charter, II adopted, will deprive the
mayor of the power TO control 1000 ap-
pointments.
Among other provisions in the new code
are the establishment OF a city printing
plant the publishing Of a municipal journal
and the prevention Of the holding up Of
legislation for more than forty days In
committee. The charter will prevent the
assessing Of city employees for political pur-
poses and city employees and officials are
forbidden to be members of political com
mittees. The ver-capitalization of public
utility corporations will also be prevented.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
NEBRASKA ON MICHIGAN LIST
Wolverines Announce They Have
Cornhuskers on Schedule.
PLACE OF GAME AT LINCOLN
her Twenty-Five, 60 ne Played
at Lincoln-Fuu Schedule
Announced.

ANN ARBoR, Mich. Jan, 31.--Marked by
three games with eastern colleges-Cornell,
Pennsylvania and Syracuse-and surprise
in the shape OF a contest with Nebraska,
to be played at Lincoln on November q,
the 1911 schedule Of the Michigan univer-
city foot ball eleven was made public last
evening by the athletic board OF control.
Michigan win play eight games five Of
which are at Ann Arbor
LINCOLN. Neb., Jan. S1.--Athletic Mana
ger 70. o. Eager OF the University OF Ne
braska today confirmed the report from
Ann Arbor. Mich, that Nebraska and Mich
igan had concluded arrangements for a
foot ball game to be played at Lincoln.
probably on November Is. The only hitch
in the arrangements Manager Eager said,
was the date for the contest. Michigan in
dicating a dissemination TO follow a week
after the game on Nebraska field, with
Kansas, generally regarded as the hardest
game Of the season of the Nebraska sohed-
ule.
1t is Michigan's wish that the Kansas
game either be advanced or transferred to
Lawrence, Kan IL is not doubted a mutually
satisfactory solution will be found.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
Abe Attell Receives
Broken Arm in Fourth
: Round of Kilbane Bout
Featherweight Champion Will Be
Unable to Re-Enter the Ring for
Several Months.

CLEVELAND O.. Jan. 31.-Abe Attell,
the featherweight champion, had the
humerus bone Of his right arm broken in
the fourth round OF a scheduled ten-round
bout with Tommy Knight here last night
According 10 the doctors he may never
enter the ring again.
The boys were boxing only at fair speed
when the accident occurred. They were
locked in a clineh and while wrestling
around the ring fell to the floor. Attelfs
arm was linked about Kilbane's neck and
though II was apparent he was under a
severe strain. few. realized he had sustained
severe injuries. even when he complained
to the referee after rising. of,
Later he fell to the floor, writhing in
agony. He was quickly removed to- hos
pital in an ambulance. where the X-ray
was employed to find the exact nature of
the injury. - .......
This was Kilbane's first engagement with
Attell. He entered the ring weighing about
l2I pounds. while the champion. weighed
ll9 Up to the untimely finish Attell
seemed to have things easy. He did not
extend himself to a great extent, though
Kilbane was always ready to mix and kept
boring in continually Attell had slightly
the better Of the fight during the -four
rounds. In the preliminary Frankie Mad
den Of New York fought o one-sided bout
with Danny Goodman of New York and
easily won the decision. 90.
After examination at the hospital, the
doctors said Attell was suffering from an
intertractural fracture Of the humerus
They said there. was little possibility OF
permanent dlsablement. but that even in
the event of complete recovery. the boxer
probably will be unable to re-enter the rims
fer several months
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
Bank Robbers Use Six
Charges Of Dynamite
Safe at Swan Creek, H., Finally
Blown Open and Three Thousand
Dollars Carried Away.

GALESBURG, H.. Jan. d-The Bank o.
swan Creek (warren county, was robbed
at an early hour today, the robbers using
six charges Of dynamite, and practically
every inhabltant In the village heard the
explosions.
The money secured, the robbers confis-
Gated two rigs from Nearby farm houses
and made their escape. cutting all tho tele-
graph and telephone wires IN the vicinity.
The bank il private institution. The
assistant cashier SAYS there was about
5000 In tho safe.
The sheriffs' forces Of both Knox and
Warren counties are searching for the
robbers
KANE. Ill. Jan. S1.-Robbers broke into
the private bank OF 8. +. Green Co.
here last night and used two charges
of nitroglycerine on the vauIt which con-
tained $4,000. The door OF the vault will
be opened today and II Is not known II the
contents OF the vault were taken. The rob
bers escaped.
A young man, about % years of age, was
taken from freight train at Monmouth.
Ill. today. He carried small grip which
contained several thousand dollars in cur
rency. He refused to give his name, but
he is believed TO be G. A. Carroll OF Chi
cage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
GERMAN Baptist Ho.pttaI.

ABERDEEN. s. D., Jan. s1.-Cspecial -
The Aberdeen Commercial club viii hold
meeting today with a committee Of the
German Baptist denomlna ton Of North and
South Dakota for the purpose OF passing
on a proposition for the establishment OF
a German Baptist hospital in Aberdeen.
The members OF the denomination have
raised the sum OF $4,000 for the establish
ment OF a hospital in the Dakotas, and
Aberdeen, because Of its central location.
is favored, There is but little doubt but
the committee and the Commercial club
viii reach an agreement