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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22
English Jews Stirred Tn.

Londop, Dec. 21.-The Jewish Chron-
icle SAYS that the leading Jewish in
5stitutions here have decided to urge
the abrogatior of the Anglo Russian
treaty, which differentiates against the
English Jews
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

Fifty Years Ago Archbishop ireland
entered the priesthood of the Roman
Catholic church. BY the express wish
of the archbishop, there was no public
celebration of the anniversary, but
there were many callers yesterday at
the archbishop's residence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

Accused of the Embezzlement Of
$1.1OO from the Shoe Cutters union Of
Quebec. OF which he was the treasurer.
whose real name IS said to be Joseph
Coulombe, was arrested at Spencer,
Mass. Yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

The CourtmartiaI to Fix the Respon :
sibility for the explosion on the
French battleship Liberte. which oc-
CURED in Toulon harbor Sept. 25. ac-
quilted all the officers yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22
To Reduce Cotton Acreaoe.

New Orleans, Dec. 21.-The exeeu-
tive committee of the southern cotton
congress adopted a systematic plan to-
day which is expected to result in re-
ducing cotton acreage 30 per cent. next
ear
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

Cabled Paragraphs

Panama. Dec. 21.=Quiet has reigned
throughout the republic since Decem-
Der 8 and no disturbances or riots of
any kind have occurred recently.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

St. Petersl urg, Dec. 21.-A despatch
from Tabriz reports that a small body
Of Russians was attacked while en-
gagged in repairing a telephone line.
Two of the attacking party were kill
cd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22
Markets close Tonoryo,v.

New York, Dec 21.-AH. markets
will be closed Saturday except dairy
and poultry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22
Condensed Telegrams

Yale University Yesterday Closed it's
doors for the Christmas hohday of two
weeks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

For the Second Time in Five Years
the plant of the Stamford Chemical
company. the principal industry Of
Stamford, VT, was burned yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

The Illinois Supreme Court yester-
day handed down,a decision uphoiding
the constitutionality of the commission
form of government law.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

Army Scouts Appear to Have Lost
the trail of General Reyes and his lit
tie staff.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

Boola zanthasky, a 10 Year Old
Grecian girl. is missing from her home
in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-22

Amendments to the Articles of In
corporation of the Minneapolis and ST.
Louis Railroad company increasing the
capital stock from $4,000, ,OoO to $780,
600, 900 were filed yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Secret OF Queer Friendship

never visited; and there was q good
deal of wonder why a Democratic sen
ator went with him. Well, the real
reason for that trip was just fish, and
| was largely responsible for it's be-
ing made.
1T came about in this way In
April, 1883, just after congress had
adjourned. the president visited Flor
ida. Shortly after his return to the
White House I called upon him and
we talked until three o'clock in the
morning about his experiences in the
south. especially his fishing expert
ences. He told me, among other
things, how he went off one day with
a guide in a rowboat in some of the
mysterious portions of Kissimmee
lake, expecting to have a day of black
bass fishing, and he had it-a most
glorious day of sport. And he told me
how he brought back his fish to the
steamboat upon which he was making
that part of the excursion and the
cook prepared them for supper.
Till long after midnight the presi-
dent entertained me thus. Then, in a
moment of enthusiasm, suggested to
him that if he wanted to have a new
experience in fishing he should make
a trip in the summer to the far north
west. l described the fascination, the
sport, of mountain trout fishing, and
the president grew more and more en-
thusiastic as I proceeded to my pero-
oil h. III
go with me I will make the trip some
time in July or August l replied that
I thought l could arrange my affairs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
president Arthur, Republican, and
Senator Vest, Democrat, Were
Intimate Companions Because
Both Were Fishermen.

During the short period-a little
more than a month-that Chester A.
Arthur, as vice-president, actually pre-
sided over the senate of the United
states, he met Senator George G. Vest
only casually. But during the follow
ing winter, when Arthur had succeed
ed to the presidency and taken up his
residence IN the White House, Wash
Ington gradually awakened to the fact
that there seemed to be a growing in
umacy between the head of the ma
ton and the physically small but in
tellectually large Democratic toga
Wearer from Missouri At least the
capital made up its mind that the two
men had become close personal
friends; thereafter the country was
notified of the fact, and there was CON
siderable comment here and there that
the president, Republican of the
staIWart sort, should find dyed-in-the-
wool Democrat so congeniaI a per-
scnal companion. Indeed, the most
Intimate personal friend that the pres
ident made among public men in
Washington was Senator Vest, who al
most daily was a visitor at the ex-
acutive mansion.
Two winters before General Arthur
left the White House to become a pri-
Yate citizen I ventured to ask of Sen
ator Vest the secret of the friendship
that existed between him and the
president, adding that the relationship
they sustained one to the other had
always seemed more or less puzzling
to many persons.
Yes" said Senator Vest, smilingIy,
Il know that a great many have been
wondering about our friendship, but
the original cause of it is very simple
and not at all mysterious. You see,
shortly after General Arthur moved
into the White House it became incum-
bent on me to call upon him in regard
to an official matter. At that meeting
we discovered that we were both ex-
tremely fond of fishing, and especially
OF that brand Of fishing that requires
patience and some experiences to land
fish after it has made a game fight.
We at once had a common interest,
opposed though we are politically;
from the soil of this common interest
our present-day friendship has sprung,
and many time when, l suppose, we
are suspected of talking official bust
ness, the president and l are merely
engaged in telling each other our
choicest fish stories and describing our
experiences at fishing in different
parts of the country
do you recalI-of course you do
that the president took a long trip
through the northwest last July and
that | was his sole companion on that
trip, at least for the entire distance?
Almost everybody thought that he YVES
taking pleasure excursion to see
Yellowstone park and to get acquaint-
ed with parts of the country he had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Latter, as Minister to England, Treat
ed His Distinguished Fellow Coun-
tryman With Most Noticeable
Goodness and Indifference.

Against not few of our former
diplomatic representatives at the
Court of ST James the charge has
been made that they we're not alto
gether American in their position, IN
England, of minister or ambassador.
Against no other diplomat was this
charge made in such high station as
in the case of James Russell Lowell,
who from 1880 to 1885 was in London
as our minister. As usual rule, this
charge has been made by tourists,
more or less disgruntled at not OBJ
tanning the impossible favors they
thought due them as fellow-citizens OF
their country's accredited diplomatic
representative in tie British capital.
But with Mr.. Lowell, as l have said,
it was different. When William H.
Hunt, in 1882, was on his way to take
up the post of minister to Russia he
stopped off at London to pay his re
spects to Minister Lowell. By next
mail he sent a letter to a friend at
home suggesting that if the friend
knew of any prominent Americans
who were planning to visit England
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Learn to Listen, Good Advice for One
Who is Starting Out in
the World.

The little piece of advice that I
would give you this morning" said
Uncle Hiram to his hopeful young
nephew. is this: Learn to listen"
we all think that our own expert
ences are the most interesting that
ever were, that the things that have
befalIen US are the most wonderful;
but don't n1onopolize the conversation,
Stephen.
'As a rule, what happened TO you
doesn't interest the other man at all;
what happened to him is what inter
ests him most, and if you are wise you
will let him tell you about it; and be-
ware of trying to match his experience
with something greater out Of your
own, which, however greater it may
have been, will only make him think
less of you, for naturally it belittIes
him, and that is something that you
want always to avoid.
$50 let the other man do the talk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
After Night of Consideration He Pc
membered Friends Comparison
of That Position and a Seat
in u. S. Senate.

William B. Allison, the great Iowan,
who was elected to the United States
senate in 1872 and remained therein
until his death in 1908, was twice Of
fered the treasury portfolio and
twice refused it. The first offer was
made to him by President-elect James
A. Garfield, the second by President
elect Benjlmin Harrison. Each was
extremely anxious that Senator Alli-
son should consent to head the treas
ury department, and each, when the
senator decided against accept the Of
fer, made the late William Window
secretary of the treasury-a coinci-
dence that is probably unique in the
history of American cabinet building.
When Senator Allison was asked By
Harrison to become his secretary of
the treasury, the Iowan was not
tempted to any extent to discard his
toga, although Harrison was most
anxious that Allison should accept
and did everything possible consis-
tent with his official dignity to let
Allison know in what high regard he
hSiu ulIu, DOlA personally anu as a
public servant. But Allisons frame
of mind was far different when Gar
field urged him to fill the same post in
his cabinet.
Allison was never so put to it to
make decision, he afterwards con-
fessed. Until only a day or two be
fore GarfeId's Inauguration he tried
in vain to reach a decision. He was
in this puzzled frame of mind when
night came on, and, dismissing all
idea of sleep from his mind, he de-
termined that he would force himself
to decide the question once for all:
Shall l enter the cabinet or remain
in the senator" There were great
temptations either way. There was
to be a great opportunity for the new
secretary of the treasury, since very
important refunding operations were
to be carried on by the government.
On the other hand, the senate was
sure to be a great field for political
craftsmanship during the next few
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
FLAX is PROFITABLE
WONDERFUL Paying Proposition ir
Western Canadian Prairies.

So much is heard of the wheat. oats
and barley grown in the prairie lands
of western Canada, and so much has
been told Of the wealth to be made
out of the raising of cattle on
the succulent ard rich grasses
of these fertile plains, that a
most important product has been al
most lost sight of, Flax. Recent press
reports advise Us that On one Of the
last boats 10 clear from Fort William
(at The head OF Lake Superior) for
BuEalo, there we're 241, 600 bushels of
fax valued at S5S3. 220. and on another
boat leaving the same day there were
2SS,0G1 bushels valued at $4,000.
There has been q big demand for Ca
madam fax this season, and the lake
movement has been very heavy Flax
is always ( sure crop, and gives to
the farmer who is anxious for quick
return after getting on his land, the
chance he is looking for. There is
opportunity for thousands yet, on the
free homesteads of 100 acres, and
many Of these are available within
short distance of the lines of railway
that are already built or under con
struction, either On the main line or
branches. Besides these free grant
lands there is an opportunity to pur-
chase from railway and land COM
panies at reasonable prices
The display of western Canada's
grains in the straw as we'll as
threshed grains and grasses recently
made at ST. Louis was an excellent
demonstration of what the country can
do. 1t proved splendid as an illustration
of the resources of that vast prairie
country, which during the past year
has again proven its ability to pro-
duce excellent yields Of wheat, oats
and barley-and fax. Not only this,
but the splendid herds of cattle are
a source Of large revenue. There is
a fund of information to be had by
reading the Canadian government lit
erature, copies of which may be had
free by applying to your nearest Ca
madam government agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Allison Refused Cabinet Job

years. 1t was certain that there
would be tariff agitation. and some
important legislation of a financial
character, relating to refunding, was
to be expected.
All these and Other arguments. pro
and con, presented themselves to the
senator as the night wore on. It got
to be midnight, and apparently he
was as far from decision as he ever
was in his life One-two-three
o'clock came and went and still no
decision. The senator was almost in
despair at his inability to decide
which political road to take.
But as the first faint rays of re-
turning light began to push their way
above the eastern horizon, light also
daWned in the troubled mind of the
Iowan. Allison was never given to
seeking advice, but when it became
generally known that he had been
proffered the treasurership by Car
heId a friend had gone to him and
said: Senator, in considering this
question, you want to bear in mind
one thing. A cabinet officer. no mat
ter how able, is, after all, no more
than a very high grade clerk for the
president, the subordinate executive
OF particular department. A sena-
tor is supreme-responsib only to
his constituents; and you have already
been in the senate long enough to
realize how dignifed, how indepen-
dent and how responsible the post of
senator is" With the suddenness
and vividness Of lightning, these SEN
fences now flashed across the sena-
tors mind, and not long thereafter he
had arrived at an unaIterable deter
mination to decline the cabinet port
folio.
Eight years later Senator Allison
was again urged to become secretary
OF the treasury. But this time it was
easy for him to decline the honor. for
in the years that had interviewed he
had arrived at the opinion that he
had not made a mistake in refusing
to leave the senate at Garfield's re-
quest. And, so far as I know, he new
er regretted the choice that he made
at that time
Copyright 1910, by E. ]. Edwards An
Rights Reserved)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Nrur Nrlltn 8
81 l5ratrr:1q4y
- By +. :. Eurtaraz

so as to accompany him, and he an
swered that if he could be sure of me
he would begin to arrange for the trip
the very next day. That day | was able
to let the president know that could
make the trip: he at once got busy
with the arrangements. In due course
We started for the northwest. and
there we had abundant experience and
a glorious time.
4 don't like the presidents poll
tics Senator Vest smiled wryly-
but l tell you, as a personal compan-
ion and, if I may say it, as a fishing
companion especially, he is the most
agreeable and lovable man have ever
met"
Copyright, 1910 by E. J. Edwards All
Rights Reseryed.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Uncle Hiram to His NeDheu

ing, Stephen, while you listen. Your
interest in what he says will com
mend you to him as a person of intel
Hgence and appreciation. As he talks
on he viii have a higher and higher
opinion Of himself and as surely. as
YOU listen. a better and better opinion
Of you.
stephen, learn to listen. At your
age you should not be laxative. any,
way; reticence is a fine trait in any
man and especially to be commended
IN the young; and if to that you add
the grace, indeed the rare grace, Of be-
Ing able to listen with earnest atten-
ton you will get on. Many a man has
prospered in this world by letting
some other man do all the talking.
That will be all, Stephen, this
morning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Mrs. Howe,s Portrait in Boston

4 committee in Boston has beer. an
pointed to gather funds for the pIa-
cling of portrait of Julia Ward Howe
in Faneuil hall. 1t has been decided
to ask the public for at least SO, 900
to put the plan in operation. Her SON
in-law, John W Elliott, has been
chosen to paint the portrait. The com
mittee is composed of representative
citizens of Massachusetts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
The Milk Tyranny.

As an article of diet milk is over
estimated Man Is the only animal
who when grown to be adult drinks
milk. The COW herself will not drink
it except in rare instances. Many
horses refuse it. In the wild, if the
grown lion or elephant or fox were
disposed to dispute with the young
lings for possession of the udder he
could prevail and rob the Stockings
till the race persisted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Would Teach BOYS to Market.

Dr. Mather Sill, in a current num-
Der of medical magazine, speaks ia
vorably Of the European plan of pro-
viding breakfasts for the school chill
dren and of giving tickets to those
who cannot pay, provided this can be
done without the knowledge of the
school children He would have the
boys learn to market and the girls
to cook food
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Nothing to Listen to.

The Topeka (Kan.) Journal, making
an excursion into pedagogy, says that
it's idea of nothing to listen to" is a
man school teacher telling company
of women teachers how to teach. The
woman teacher, says the Journal.
knows more about the art instructive
ly than the he teacher will ever be
able to learn"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
A Poultry Problem,

Which is correct" ask the sum-
mer boarder who wished to air his
knowledge, ito speak of a sitting hen
or a setting hen?"
81 don't know" replied the farm
er's wife, and what's more, I don't
care. But there's one thing I would
like to know: when a hen cackles,
has she been laying, or is she lying?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Sun RAPIDLY WASTING

Prof. Mitchell of Columbia uniyer-
s1ty declares that the spectroscope
proves the sun to be rapidly wasting,
and that it will be a question of only
q short time when it will cease to
warm the earth sufficiently to sup
port animal and vegetable life. The
constant diffusion of light and heat
from the sun, he states. is responsible
for its weakening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Where the Shoe Pinched.

e suppose you are proud of your
wife's literary success" said the init
mate friend. Yes" replied Mr.. Stub
bles. Only wish she wouldn't insist
on making the hero of every novel a
tall, athletic man with wavy hair and
piercing blue eyes. Anybody can see
that am short. fat, bald, and com
PEELED to wear smoked glasses"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Iona Time COMING.

Real College Boy (waiting for his
change in department store)-This
suspense is simply maddening, Esme-
raldoi Hadn't you better start a
tracer after my change?
Saleswoman (meanly, but sweetly)
Just like money from home, isn't it,
Archibald? Drake Delphic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
] ne Shortest Name

a correspondent thinks he has dis
covered The shortest shop front name
IN London. Tt is above a shop in
cray $ Inn road-simpIy S. Be. There
Is some sort of accent on the &C." but
tne sign Writer seems doubtful about
IT, Can you beat that name for brew
ity?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Close Observer

Philip, eight years of age, already is
a close if silent observer. In his town
a number of men in the past few
years have died. leaving their fam.
uies unproyided for. One day Philips
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
Preliminary.

Mrs. Knicker-Been shopping?
Mrs. Bocker-Only pricing things
so l will know how much they cost if
they are given to me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

The next time you feel that swallowing
sensation. the sure sign of sore throat,
gargle Hamlins Wizard c.! Immediately
with three parts water. It viii save you
days and perhaps weeks of misery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
To Use Solder,

Solder will not adhere to any metal
until that is about as hot as the melt
ca solder. In order to solder on to
any thick, heavy article either that
must be heated or a copper heavy
enough to carry and hold much heat
must be used,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
BURNING Money,

Blobbs-How did he make his
money?
Slobbs-In smoking tobacco.
Blobbs-Is that so? I've been
smoking tobacco nearly all my life,
but I never made any money at it
Denver Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
In1norfanY TO Mntf1ers
Feminine Financierino,

He-Ive won our bet on the foot
ball game and you owe me ten kisses
She "a commercial school GRADUATED
Very well, I'll give you a draft on
mamma.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

There's one little satisfaction when
a man falls sick, it makes his wife re-
pent of her i'll treatment Of him. Don't
work the game too often, however.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
HOVER of Duty.

Happiness is the natural flower of
duty The good man ought to be a
thoroughly bright and happy man
Phillips Brook
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
40 years ago. They regulate and invigor-
ate, stomach, liver and bowels Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
A Brush With Madam,

Artist-Madam, it is not faces alone
that paint, it is souls.
Madam-Oh, you do interiors, then.
Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

must keep your
kidneys well.
There is no bet
ter kidney rem
edy than Doan's
Kidney Pill S.
They cure sick
K i d n e y S and
cure them per-
manently.
Edward POr-
sche, 1888 Cleve-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

teacher asked him to define the word
WIDOW. A widow" replied thought
iuI Fhlllp, is a poor woman with a
large family who takes boarders."