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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

Vermonter asked what farmers had to sell Canada. and The Editor told him "the United States last year sold z4.51s horses, 1o,2ss cattle. 3s,s31 sheep, 2,111.370 bushels of wheat, s.17s,Ss6 bushels of corn. 164.532 bush- els of barley. 23.157 bushels of beans, 5s.071 barrels of apples. 750,476 dozens of eggs, 2o7,7g4 bushels of potat toes, 1.s16,s73 pounds of salted or plckled beef. 1.1ss.172 pounds of bacon. 2.560.- 760 pounds of ham. s,es5.3i3 pounds of salt pork, s,310,2Ss pounds of lard, 3,ss5,4i7 pounds of dried fruits, 704, ,7S6 melons. 40,S54 bushels of cranberries. 21S.6s0 barrels of cherries, grapes pay ing y42,760 in duties. dressed poultry paying s10,51s in duties, 4,9ll,s47 pounds of quinces. apricots. pears and nectarines'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
NINE DAYS MORE.

Congress has but nine days more in which to bring It's business to a close in such shape as to make ( special session Impossible; and if the repub- 1icans nppr ehcnded fully what q spe- cni session of congress with tarin tin1rsr1nk by the democrats for & spe- cial sea sure means to the country they wsu1d mt fail to support the. aamin- trraeo and perfect It's policies as far as possible
 To rhis end. says contemporary the president is bringing to bear as much of the enormous pressure of his o6ics as he knows how to apply, and they say that he has learned q great deal sn thts iine in Che last few months The fnflnences that are operating up- on members of congress ara of great variety aud vvry powerful One of the odd ones ty the desire of tho men who arc not ra=eiected 10 stand in well v~fsh ths president in hope tIEt ho may do. something for them.
 'Tho feeling that they would be without much interest, and therefore careless how they voted, is offset by che exceptional personal interest which they Feel on account of their neeessi- : eies. The desire. therefore. to do as the president wishes. the feeling that the country ~ants the same thing as 'hs does. The dread of an extra session, the necessity Of doing something as rtbtsbIscsns lest the democrats do it end get the credit for it--all these shings havs their effect. We suppose, also. mat every member or congress has . desire more or less strong to serve lhs country by acting well and wisely"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
UNCLE JED's CHAT WITH THE
 LITTLE FOLKS.

The hidden word puzzle called over score of answers from the girls and boys the past week; and we should have been glad to have made room for all of them, but where they are simi- lar we have not room to spare for them. There will be found original and funny comments among the print ed notes.
 We received from Master French little story well-told of the grosbeaks: and he promises another about a wren, which we hope he will send right in.
 We hope that the boys and little girls will write letters about their pets or the birds, or their pleasant Journeys to the fields or the seaside. There are lots of things young peo- pie can write about to make this de- partment interesting
 Read those nice little letters from Australia and from Texas. Think of living three days journey from town and existing without rain for whole year This is not inviting to young New England people.
 Next week we shall announce the two book-winners for February. We do not know yet who the lucky little boy and girl are to be.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Proud of Such a Son.

When George Washington was only a little boy his father gave him a small hatchet. His fathers men were in the forests one day, felling trees. Like other boys. he wanted to chop down trees. He thought it wouldn't do any harm if he should try to chop his fathers cherry tree down. When his father came home and found his most favorite cherry tree down; he was very angry and asked all the ser wants in the house who had chopped the tree down.
 When George saw that his father was angry, and being the most honest boy, he said: Father, chopped down this cherry tree with my little hatch et." His father didn't scold him. but said: T am proud to have a son who will always tell the truth."-Ruth Heap, age Il, 13 Front street, Taft vile.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
\ LITTLE BIRD sToRY. About the orosbsaks Hsrs in Norwich.

Dear Uncle Jed.--As could not quite make out the puzzle for February g, want to writo you about the grQs beak. In recent Bulletin 1t safn grosbeaks were rarely seen ease oI the Mie.issippi; but Norwich nas been Der of years. 16y mother and chum together a great deal in the spring and summer months to study the birds and gather wild flcwers, and the old City cemetery and the Yantic ceme- me tery are sweet with the song of this bird in the summer time.
 Last year pair built in our cherry tree. My mother has known of them building here on the East Side Tor the past ten years.
 It takes four years for the male 70 get his true coat. which should be black, white and red. First he ss brown, black and white, with a lovely pink under each wing; his head mark ed like quail, but at four years of ago his head is black. his chest and little white buttons down the back of his Nlack wings, with three little white marks on either s4de Of each wing and belly. and under fni1 lined with white. The female is pretty shades of brown and grey and under eacn wing an or, marks on the head. Grosbeaks sing tho tours of 5 to ii and from 1 to [ 1t night. Grosbealks arc about tho only bird to sinF by moonlight; they are very fond of tho potato bug and many | garden on the Nast Side is dining-room for tlii1 beaYtlful bird
 remember few years ago of tho Quail-Trap Man telling of them here in winter E0 don't tell m any more bird stories. I wish he would. They were so 1nterestinr. [ have . very nice lfttle story 10 tell you next week If you havs room for .it-about the xrosbeaks; and also about Jennie Wren which am Stire the children will like for 1t is to be . true story and hap mend FrSnch. age II. coz Main street citT.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Reach up as far as you can, and God will reach down all the rest of the way.''
WeW Pop Some Corn Tonisl

WsyI Pop some Corn Tonight. How the north wind whistles Down the valley white! John, do get the pepper;
 We'll pop some corn tonight. The coals are all aglowing, Plump cheeks flush in the light John, go get the pepper,
 We'll pop some corn tonight. It's just the night for laughter, It's just the night for fun: We will out-rOar old BOreas, Come, Bess, help with the shelling For we are five to one.
 Nell, get the basin bright, And John, come shake the pepper; We'll pop some corn tonight. The giddy corn is dancing And jumping all about; Be careful. John, be careful, Or 1t will all pop out, And burn to crisp unless you Shake with all your might; So shake the popper lively, While we pop the corn tonight.
 -Persis E. Darrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

to brook of fresh water some dis taIce away and drunk their fill and sat beside a pool and saw the minnows darting through the water, and later watched the muskrats play around in the pond in which the brook emptied; and the dragon flies in green and gold on gauzx wing hunting the midges coming up young and tender from the tiny egsg-foats on the water; but as soon as Jerry jumped into view they disappeared. and the two cats went sight seeing in the woods just as young people do in the city. It was in wild garden, one of those places called "a butterfly city" that they found themselves with hundreds of 'the winged fairies" fiutterinS in the air and waving their wings as they stood upon the flowers and drew the nectar out.
 UNCLE JED.
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Happy Monkey.

One day last summer an organ man with a monkey stopped in front of our docr. The monkey danced to the Mu- sic and then turned some comical somersaults in the grass, but when he held out his hand for a penny he no- ticed my little sisters doll, which was made just like . monkey. We were much amused because he seemed to know M looked just like him. Sister gave 1t to him and he huSged it and stared at it and hugged it again. Sfs- ter gave # to him and the man let him another trick for him, but we were all sure that the monkey was happy to have the doll.-A Story by a Omaha little bOy
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
pown in raxas.

This is letter from a Texas lad: T live in the far west, where you can hear the wolves howl. live about three days, journey from Old Mexico. live in fine country, but it does not rain very often out here in the far west. We haven't had any rains In about twelve months. This is a rough place to live in. Tho people are most ly COW ranchers. We own a small ranch, about 1,2oo acres--this is small for this country. My nearest railroad has been 45 miles. It takes me three days to go to town. This country fs level and smooth and you can see as far as your eyes will let you see. We have some very high winds in Texas most of the time. It blows from the southwest. We get good water by digging about 150 feet for it. We have windmills for bringing it up out of tho ground. We have some good churches. but not many people to attend ser vices, and also have good schools for training our children"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
rIspsoNEsrY IN THE CENSUS.

we ull Hks to think that honesty Is snssD prspn5sut in this age than in any aas that has preceded 1t.
 Bvury now and then large and nec- emauy uudsrtxttngs disclose the fact tfne ohero is alwsgw premium upon
 Qhs osusus has been taiseA and frup0s hnwe been discovered in oSer twrow o( them. notwfthstanding the ~NuuoD o< PreUddeef Taft to-have tha c~rsuu cvn6uoted in . most business nnp and proasisnt manner; and tha hsuorv se she census of i9le ts npt SO ARoruak from Che esnsusss which have prsosos6 c.
 1As nst sf estsss where corrections were roaulrsd were as follows: Fort GnnisA. Ark; San Francisco, Cal; .Hoase. IaAho. Du1u<h. Minneapolis. 1Gnn-s Bsslings. Great FAns. Mis- Asu1A xzsvss. naozx-, Portland. Ore; Os1Da U<ahs Abssdesn, Beninsnam. c.nR6E1n. DvEuse RsqniAns- Manfesa- .e. ss.tns. spcl.o> Taeema, walia WuuA Wash; Superior. Via; Raw Ina Wyo.
 Ana tan of these uDfortenats cities werp ln Sne state of Washington, and -As fact stsncs ts the discredit of that ccusnonwea1th-
 Thnss mistakes ten6 ss correct thsm- eslvos once fin ten years. since an ovog-seunfed qfts In 1s1e will be q losing or euian per cent. of gain city fn 1880 An ambition which leads to a ujscosut Is foolish as wen as crln incl
 It is gratifying to learn from the di - rector of tbe census that auite q mum Der of cities were under -coHntec. rhese were as follows Alabama. Montgomery, Taiiadesa: Georgia, At ianta; New Jersey. Atlantic City; New Yerk, NswburRh. Port Jervis; Okla honA. Woodward City; Tennessee. 0Dmphss.
 . only fosr of these cities s- &u6usta. Atlantic City, Newburgh and VDodwzrlr-did the addition to the ~Ileaa nEur~6 exceed 3 per cent.
 Gonmsnting upon thls. the director = 0e census says:
 R 1s not contended. however. that <he four oities named are the only onGs in which under counts may have occurred. NumSrous complaints were received by tho census bureau after tho announcement of the population of the United States. which were no ( 1uvesttxated beosuse 1t would have been hnpossibie in any ease to correct tho figures. While the great ma poFisy sf these complaints were almost certainly without foundation, 1t is quite possible that in some few cases under -sounss occurred"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
LITTLE FACTS
 ABOUT WAsHiNoToN

Washington and LincoIn's birthdays were nearly the snme day of the month. We celebrate Washington's 8 birthday on Feb 22. new style. which means he was born on tho 11th of February. old style.
 Washington was of French descent. and tho family name was de Wessyng- ton; and Lincoln's family name in old English was Lincole.
 It is Ill years since Washington died and his estate is still unsettled. Robert E. Lee, Jr., grandson of the confederate general of the same name and the 6th or 7th generation from Washington, has recently aocn ap- pointed administrator. The claims of the heirs against the government for land claimed by Washington but given to the people as homesteads by the government amount to about ono- third of a million dollars
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Just Like Other Boys.

' George Washington, when he was small, was just like other boys; he liked to skate and play at ball, and make a lot of noise. He chopped down his fathers cherry tree With a hatchet that he had, and killed his mothers favorite colt when he WAS but a lad; and when general he be- came so manly, brave and true. he planned the flag we love so Well--tfe red. the white, the ibli1e--Alice Lef- fngweIl. age II, East Great Plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
A Good and d Bad Boy.

George Washington was once little boy. His father gave him a little hatchet; in the garden George saw his fathers cherry tree; he chopped the cherry tree down with his hatchet. George was a had boy for cutting his fathers tree; George was a good boy for not telling a lie.-Mary Corcoran, age 12, Hunters avenue, Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
The MournfuI Bell.

Gen. George Washington worked hard surveying land. He was cut off from civilization. He learned many lessons. When he was young his good judgment and sound advice was sought by many. To this day the steamer which goes up the Potomac river strikes mournful notes upon the bell as they sweep past Mount Yer non, where Washington had spent the happiest days of his life, and where he died.lMarion H. Lee, age 10, Norwich, Conn., R. F., D. No. 3,
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only ood and Wastinaton There.

George Washington laid the corner stone of the national capitol; and he was called the father of our country. It was said of him that he never told a lie. have heard the story of q little boy who asked his mother if papa ever told a lie, and his mother said he had, and then he asked his mother If she had ever told a lie. and she said yes. The little boy then said he thought it must be lonesome in heaven, with no one but God and George Washington there.-Harold s. Darbie, age 12, 19 Hill street, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
He Always Won.

Gen. George Washington was a rich boy and did not suffer like Abraham Lincoln.- When he was young he loved to play war. He would be gen. eral of the Americans and another boy for the British general. Gen. Wastl- ington would always win. When he was man Washington was made gem eral of the whole army. After the war he was elected president and served two terms. First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his coun- trymen.s,- n.s,-Henrietta Busby, age II, PlatnfieId. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
The Boy Surveyor.

George Washington was born in Virginia, Feb. P, 17a2. He had little education while young. When not much older@ than a boy he was a sur- veyor, and surveyed land for Lord Fairfield. When older, congress elect ed him conllnander-in chief of the army during the revolutionary war After the was was over he went to his home at Mt. Vernon and lived quietly there for five years. The next year he was elected the first president of the United States.-Helen Whitaker, age tz, Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

xester1ay morning. however, thsy werU both gone; but can't in1e91ne how they managed to escape. There is . very tame mASpio here now; ne comes on the verAndn and will almoAt lot me touch hi0.- We give him crumhsx and pieces o1 meet. and nc takes them away 1o h19 young ones. which are in a tree not very Tar on- bies with him and fed 1t hero in the pine tres at tl1o back Of the house"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
vsry Pleasing and Barnett Looking.
A Contrast.

falsehood, which do not think can be said of any boy nowadays. George Washington chopped cherry trees when they were young and slim. Abe Lin- cold cut hickory when it was old and tough as sin.-Edgar Parker, age 12, Mason Place, Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
TIE AMERICAN OYSTERS WON.

At an international trial of oysters of American and British origin at the Savoy hotel in London lately, the American oysters won, hands down, the English oysters being declared mot worth cookingl" Now we would like to know where the American .Blue Points" camo from. Probably they were born in Connecticut waters. Bridgeport Standard.
 This is a good line of conversion to follow When John Bull gets the best things for his stomach; the best street transit service for his cities; and through the reciprocity with Canada the best tools and food products for the least money, he will begin to the better appreciate Americans who spell their name with capital A: and ev- sry mothers son of 'en, native born and adopted. have the right to do 1t whenever they put pen to paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
All Mon Honored His Memory.

George Washington was born on a plantation on Feb. 72, 17a2. Before he died he was to be known and honored all over the world. When he died many of the people in England and France joined America in mourning for him. All men honored his memory. When he died he was sure to leave or. ders that all of his slaves should be set free as soon as it could be done. Fannie B. Potter, age 14, YanticS
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Fouoht NobIv.

his country: George Washington. the true, who fought nobly for the flag he loved-for the red, the white, the blue.
 Lillian c. Callahan, age Il, 145 Bos- well avenue Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

If any person in New London county ts polluffng good fresh-water streams tho people need for drinking water, what fs the reason the county health oH5c>r cannot compel them to clean up thsir prsnises at their own ex- psnssG
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Hold Bard Both Muer
 Hold
HI Both 
Bard

spell the nams of the person the let ters represent.
 When the hidden name has been discovered, write short story about the person.
 prize book at the end sf the nsnth to two competitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Rules fer Yeusa Writsrs

l. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number tho pages: z 2 Use pen and ink. not pencil
 8 Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 250 words.
 1. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 B. Write your name, age and ad-
 Address all communications to Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Brave as He Was True.

George Washington was born in Vir- ginia Feb. 22. 1732. He was called the Father of Our Country. He was a very good boy for he never told a lie He was as brave as he was true, and was ready to fight for his country at any time. He was the first president of the United States-Ellen M. Connolly, aged-7. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Only ssnsibIe Course.

4 Chicago man has been arrested For xipednE his sister. This ought to con- vince . good many men that the only senetble course is to kiss some other fellows siter.-Washingbon Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

Minnesota in permitting school chii- dreu to be spanked by electricity ap- pears to have taken great lead
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Saved the Army..

George Washington was so truthful when he was a boy he would not deny having chopped down his fathers cherry tree. He served with ability during the French war and saved the army by his skill and courage.-Ger- trude Thornes, age 12, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

It is suggested that since China has cut its queues off. Russia better raxe It's whislkers before it declares war.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
INDOORS AND OUT -OF sDo o0RS
\ Boye and Girls Department

in Pornfret. in . very old house on Pomfret street owned by Robert liar riS.Pauline w. Lyon. age 10, 40 Huntngton street.. Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

When it comes to a porcine model the razor hog is it for bacon: but seen in the goober patch he doesn't look in- Yiting toN eat.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

The report comes from Washington that the magazines are in no danger of four-cent rate of postage; that two appears to be the congressional limit. TsS
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

x Even the president has to be polite
 toward congress. or he will be denied the essentials which he feels compelled to call for to promote public welfare.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

It Is not possible for Congressman Macon to havea poorer opinion of ed- itors than they have of him.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

The man who runs garden finds enjoyment in reading the seed cata- logues; and postpones the pleasure of the automobile catalogues until later.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
He Disdained Bad Language.

George Washington was brave and fearless He was not afraid to mount the widest horse on the farm and break him. He was general in the army and was president of the United States. He disdained bad language Alfred Morrill,, age 10. Garfield avenue. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
A Decided Taste for Mathematics.

Uectded Taste for MathematIcs.
 George Washington was born in Westmoreland county, Feb. 22, 1732. He had a decided taste for mathemat-s ics which soon led him from the sim pie rules of arithmetic into geometry and surveying, and be spent much Of his time surveying the lots around the 3, 4 Trumbull avenue, Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

Here is a Chicago man asking how it is that at six every afternoon he feels like race horse. Just before -dinner is the time to feel empty!
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

An Ohio court has decided that a man whose divorced wife renarrfes is not obliged to pay alimony.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

LiIsee to Road About Such Men. Mildred zabrfsla, aked g. Norwich: T like to read about such men as George Washington z
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

The republican platform of Vermont last year favored reciprocity with Can ada so that trade might be more ac- lively stimulated"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

Happy thought for today: When you come to think of it. you cannot doubt that it takes all kinds of men to make a legislature
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

A Naaih alarmist gives ont that the Japansss will blow the Americans out w&eur-4n May If thst had been made Apsti dzBt 1t woub4 have read better.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

It is not surprising that inspectors of cold storage get chill for there is something about the business that tells for warm pockets and cold feet
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23

There were 250 carloads of onions shipptd from the state of Tamaulipas flo New York during 1910. The pro- -lucfion for 1911 IS expected to be dou- ole that of the past year.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Tn a wet and dry controversy. 1t is said to be fact that a statesman has never yet been developed
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when the sizs of the sroccrs bill is t<<ser. shsre Is never rsom fer respst,
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p-.roaatixe of a Wife.

Preresativs os . Wife.
 A court has decided that fits during . honey moon are not ground Tor o1- yorce, Certainly not. Giving her ha1s- hand fits is one of tho essential duties of many married woman. Cleveland Leader
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
A Tame Maouie.

A little girl writes from Australia. About g. week ago my brother caught a young hare and a rabbit, and kept them He gave me the hare, and it was just beginning to get very quiet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
HIDDEN WORD PUZZLE.
Cen. George Washington.
The Reason Wh,

Our readers will be interested in tho sentiments of the children with refer ence to s"The Father of Our Country"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
THE HIDDEN NAME PUZZLE.

To solve this puzzle, cut out the letters and place them or a sheet of white paper and arrange them so as to
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sst Our Good oid U. s. Frvs. s

Clifrord H. Rogers, age 2, 25 Penobs
 scot street, Norwich: ssWasfington
 was . great man in the revolutionary war, which set our good old United