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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
THE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
MADE A VOW

y Five minutes of your time is all
ask. madam, said the man with the
back number plug hat. In five min
utes | can convince you that this ma
chine is the mechanical triumph of the
age. 1t combines several indispensa BILE
articles in one. In it's present form We
have a coffee mill, all ready for bust
ness. We push this indicator around
to the left and, presto, we have a sau
sage grinder. Now we press the indi-
Gator still farther to the left. Viola.
we nave corn ~popper-and such a
pepper! Now we move the indi-
Gator,
You'd better move your legs instead
of the indicator before my husband
comes and sees you here said Mrs.
Curfew. He's in the back yard saw
ing Wood, and he's in a bitter mood, as
he always is when saving wood, and
tremble when | think of what will
happen if he comes around the corner
of the house and sees you here for
there's nothing that infuriates him as
much as the sight of an agent. / must
say it's d shame and a disgrace for
large, strong man like YOU to be COINS
around Fostering women with your
presto and violas which. / sunhnse. are
some new kind of healing herbs gath
cred by the government chemist al the
dark of the moon.
4 wouldn't have one of those COM
bina ton jimcraeks in the house. even
if YOU gave it to me. so it's useless TO
stand here and argue. telling me that
it has been Endorsed by Mr. Hacken-
schmidt or Belva Lockwood. Instead
of pushing that little indicator around
you should be doing something useful.
earning money so you can buy yourself
a respectable hat, for I'm sure no gem
tIeman would accost d lady While wear
ing such a hat as that
Il made VOW wears ago
buy any machines with indicators on
them under any circumstances. and
my blood runs cold to this day WIZ I
think of what happened to my daueh-
ter's little girl just before I made that
VOW That precious child is lust the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
PRESIDENT MELlEN'S RESlGNA-
TON

IN the positive announcement that
President Mellen OF the Consolidated
road viii soon retire from the man
asement Of this great New England
system, the railroad world as well as
the people was taken by surprise: but
It is apparent that there is to be no
haste about his withdrawal, and 1t is
not surprising that some time is re-
quired To select his successor
Mr.. Melien has played a mastery
hand since he took charge of the Con-
solidated road and moved to extend it's
interests in New England: and after
capturing the Boston & Maine and
securing sufficient stock OF the Boston
A Albany TO control the destiny of
thar system. TO say nothing of his
buying up and consolidating trolley
lines all over southern New England
IL does look as if he had as nearly
accomplished his mission as any man
could in so brief a time.
There is no doubt that he has been
subjected To great responsibilities:
and IL would not be surprising if his
health had given way under the strain
OF his great task.
He has led a wonderful career in
New England. as has been evidenced
oy his latest sobriquet of being the
overload OF these six states; and he
has clearly won repute as one of the
greatest railroad men in the country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

image of me, everybody says, although
she does have a gift for hurting her
self that ! never possessed. She has
been screaming with pain ever since
have to pay so many doctor bills that
they get discouraged, for it seems i'm
possible to get anything ahead.
When She was 5 or 4 months old ]
was visiting at my daughters home
and one day there came an agent to
the door He was a most repulsive
creature and l remember distinctly
that he wore just such a hat as yours.
L wouldn't be surprised to hear that
he was your father or your elder
brother.
This agent was selling a machine
that had been invented by the arch
bishop of Canterbury, / think it was,
and it had an indicator on it just like
yours, although | don't remember that
the agent said anything about prestos
or violas or other barks and buds
The machine was a complete cradle,
with rockers and everything. but when
you pressed the indicator it turned into
rotary washing machine in tn
twinkling of an eye. and then when
you pressed again it became a music
box. and don't know what else.
My daughter hadn't discovered that
agents are serpents in disguise, SO she
purchased this combination machine
against my protests and put that pre-
cious child into it to rock her to sleep
Well the unfortunate child happened
to get her little pink angel toes against
the indicator and the machine gave
snap like a bear trap and the first
thing we knew it was a rotary wash
ing machine, making 800 revolutions
minute and that poor baby was all
mixed up in the machinery. with big
wooden paddles beating her in forty
places at oDcet
1T was the most shameful thing
ever saw and I made a vow right there
that I'd never buy anything with an
indicator on it. and no agent can argue
me out of it. Now. I hear my husband
coming. and the faster you go the safer
you'll he'-Chicag News
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
FOOD PRICES NOT MUCH
HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR
In Some Respects Conditions Are
More Favorable to Consumers Now.

New York, Sept. 12.-While thou
sands are starving in China, ant
France is being torn with riots in pro-
test against the high cost of food,
country to the fact that sugar has
reached it's highest point in twelve
years, that coffee is soaring and pota-
toes are selling as high as $1.10
bushel in the field. In view of this,
householders are asking themselves
Will this winter see a recurrence of
the conditions of 1909-10, when the
cost of living reached it's apex and de-
clined slowly only after many So
called boycotts against meat and other
high priced commodities were declared
throughout the land !? To this question
economic experts seen here today an
swer, No. Prices will be higher. they
say, in some instances. above those OF
last winter, but they add that the man
who sets his table with plain, every
day fare, avoiding fancy brands ana
-luxurieS, may await the approach
of cold weather without undue anx-
iety
Prices Lower Than Year Ago.
1t is pointed out that, generally
speaking, with the exception of COT
fee, sugar, potatoes and few can
ned vegetables, the present month of
September was ushered in with con-
ditions more bic to the consum-
er than was the case a year ago. On
September l mess pork was quoted at
sI9 barrel, wholesale, as against $24
on the same date in 1910: the whole
sale price of ham is a little more than
15c a pound as compared with lec IN
the early fall of last year; western
lard is selling at a fraction more than
SC as against more than 12c in Sep
tember 1910, and butter and eggs are
both comparatively reasonable and
few cents cheaper retail than in last
September.
Flour Prices About Same.
Flour of good quality is selling at
lowest retail prices at $3.50 barrel,
the same price that prevailed at this
time last year, and bacon may be had
at some stores for 20 cents a pound,
as against % and Csc a year ago The
average family steak costs about CSC
a pound. as it did last year, though
experts say that with all feeding crops
short, it is not unlikely that it viii
go higher as the winter progresses.
Potato Shortage Serious.
The cost of poultry will be largely
determined by cod storage holdings,
the mysteries of which the layman
has not yet solved. Potatoes, it is
held, are almost certain to remain a
luxury, for although the main crop
will not be dug until the last of this
month. indications are that the short
age is serious, not only in this country
but in England and in Germany. In
the fall of last year one could buy
good potatoes in the field at sac a bush
ell: today the prices range from Soc
to more than a dollar Canned peas,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
GENEROUSLY REWARDED.

1t is strange that Ovington, the
largest winner at the Harvard Boston
Aviation sOcietys meet should have
grumbled about his winnings, which
exceeded $4,000, The people who are
making up the purses to encourage
long distance FLYING cannot hope to
get their money back.
The great papers OF the country
have made an offer of $4,000 for the
first successful flight across the con-
tinent. and Robert G.. Fowler of San
Francisco is the first man to attempt
the trip. He left San Francisco on
Monday and made 126 miles the first
day and hopes to reach the Atlantic
coast in 26 days.
These great gifts of money to avn
ators by wealthy organizations and
newspapers will not continue forever,
since the performances are entirely
open and there is no such thing as
corralling receipts.
The east will have a hearty welcome
for Aviator Fowler of San Francisco,
and We hope for him a safe voyage
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
KICKING AT GOVERNMENT cRoF
REPORTS.

lt is no new thing for the specula-
tors 20 make charges against the abiI-
ity and judgment Of the crop experts
81 the agricultural department. This
mas been going ON ever since the de-
partment was started and is likely to
continue.
The loudest objections just now
come from the south because of the
cotton report. Prom the figures sent
out by the department of agriculture
here was a national impression that
he crop would be much better than
il has turned out. and the growers of
cotton sllese this report depresses the
market. and some OF the producers
charge that this was done to benefit
the spinners. although there is no
proof TO uphold the theory.
The men who combine 10 hold ba ok
the cotton crop and to obtain excess
slVs prices from the buyers are acting
IN restraint Of trade. and are the last
persons in the world TO be quick to
charge public officials with dishon-
cstv.
u was more than likely that il was
an error of Judgment on the part of
the estimators of the agricultural de-
partmrnt, and it may have been
caused By the Withholding of facts by
these very opponents of the system.
Ia j. only fair To the administration
60 sssume that its representatives are
not guilty Of pla wing To any class in
ineir estimate of the crops
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

beans and tomatoes also will be high
er, but rice remains cheap and unless
there is a marked advance in pork it
is argued that the man of slender
means can provide for his family
without serious strain.
Sugar and Coffee High.
Sugar and coffee are both phenom-
enally high, but those who are study
ing the market predict that decreased
consumption which invariably follows
a Drohibitive advance, will soon re-
store these Two breakfast table neces-
sites to a more normal level. Num-
Der standard Rio spot coffe brought
Is as cents pound wholesale in
New York Saturday, as against 10 12
cents year ago. and the standard
grade of graduated sugar was quoted
wholesale at 6.70c per pound, fhe high
est level since July. 1899. Failure of
the European sugar beet crop and poor
prospects in Cuba are given as the
cause of the abrupt jump in the sugar
market.
Much Depends on Location.
The price the consumer must pay is
such a variable quantity throughout
the United States that it is almost
impossible to strike an intelligent av-
erage Much depends upon the Ioca-
ton of the retail dealer.
Comparative Table of Wholesale
Prices.
The following table of 20 standard
commodities, however, shows the pre-
vafling wholesale prices when the
month OF September openeo. These
figures have changed only slightly
since:
Sept. Sept.
Dbl $40 s4,55
Beeves, best native
steers (Chicago), per
100 lbs. .............. 500 $50
Sheep, prime (Chicago),
per 100 lbs. 49,, s.s5 40
Hogs, prime (Chicago),
100 lbs. .............- 4.75 800
Beef, carcasses (Chica
go). per ID. ........... IL 10
Hogs, market pigs, car
casses (Chicago), ID. .0975 .1175
Mutton, carcasses( Chi
cago). per ib.-........ $3.50 .1175
Eggs. state. fresh, doz.. .26 90
Bread, per loaf ......... .04 .04
Beef family, bbl....... 1850 1900
Pork, new mess, bbl... 1900 .2400
Bacon, shor: ribs, smok-
ed Chicago. per h.. 1925 1926
Hams. smoked, per ib... .155 Is
Lard western steam, ID. 1886 1920
Butter, creamery, state,
best. lb. .......... .27 SO
Cheese, choice east fac
tory. ID. ........... 1875 1915
Mackerel. No 1, bays
(Boston). per Dbl. 80. $500 24.00
Goldfish. large dried, per
quintal :. ........... 80 zoo
Coffee, Rio NO. I, lb... 1875 .10125
Sugar, granlateG, per ID. .0625 .0525
Tea, Formosa, Oolong,
superior, lb......... .f65 .16
Molasses, New Orleans,
prime. gal ....... 80 so
Salt, fine domestic, sacks
224 lbs ............. 81 so
Rice, domestic. good, ID. .04125 .0475
Potatoes, eastern, per
$50 lbs. .......... 2.75 1.75
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

Q.-What did Jesus, who preached
peace on earth and was called the
Prince Of Peace, mean when He spoke
to the multitude saying: "Think not
that | am come to send peace on earth.
am not come to send peace but a
sword" Matt. x:34); and again: Sup
pose ye that | am come to give peace
on earth? tell We nay, but rather
division" Luke xii:5D?
wer-Jesus was here speaking
directly to the Jews. The message He
announced was, The Kingdom of
heaven is at hand He was announc
ing that He was the long promised Re
deemer of the human race. and He
would be the great King. This mes
age did not bring peace to the Jews
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
THE RoUND-THE-WoRLo CRUISE

The round the-world cruise of the
American navy for the second time
had its birth in a takers mind, for
the Army and Navy Register comes
out with the statement that there is
practically no reason for believing
that such plan is in the official
mind.
The intent of the first cruise was to
fully test the endurance and worth
mess of such a fleet, and America is
the only nation that has taken the
risk of a world voyage with a fleet
of modern battleships.
1t was a good idea and no doubt
was worth all it cost, for it was not
disappointing in single respect, and
the condition of all the ships after
years cruise was much better than
it was thought they would be.
1t is up to the other great naval
powers to test their fighting ships in
the same way, and until they have
there is no reason why Uncle Sans
fleet should make second cruise
around the world.
Our best battleships now can cross
the Atlantic and return without coal
ing up, and have the broadest zone of
activity of any power ships afloat.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
A CHARGE OF NEGLIGENCE.

The wrecking of the tow of the tug
Lizzie D., out from New London, at
Point Judith, on the night of August
81. has called out sharp criticism from
the Marine Journal. which calls at
tention to the fact that several years
aso the government was announced to
be about to build $4,000 break
water at Point Judith expressly to
shelter a launching place for a sea-
worthy lifeboat. Such a launching
and landing place has never been built
nor has the lifesaving station there
been provided with motor lifebeat
able to do the heavy weather work
of that stormy shore. The utmost
that the harbor possesses is a spot in
the lee of the breakwater which is
wholly impracticable when the seas
run high.
The Boston Transcript, commenting
upon these wrecks. says:
What befelI the two lows is in
structive The tug Lizzie D. put out
from New London harbor in the night
of August 80. The storm met her after
Race rock had been passed. The tow
boat captain made attempt to turn
and run for the haven he had left,
but it was found impossible to turn
passage around Point Judith. though
fully realizing the dangers. The Rye
now lies i'm thirteen fathoms of water;
the Brenier is piled on Dickens reef.
Captain Johansen of the lighter was
drowned.
The Point Judith life savers saw
the plight of the t9ws With launch
ing place and d modern self-righting
and self bailng power nfeboat, such
as are common at stations where there
is water deep enough for getting them
in and out. there is every reason to
suppose that the loss of these lows
need not have involved the loss of life.
The life savp's We're, s always, ready
and eager to go. They had not the
equipment.
Thanks to an economical or q pro-
crastina ting department, the Point Jul
dth life saving station. through no
fault of its men. is useful to shipping
and crews chiefly in quiet weather,
when the chance of the life saving
crews being needed is exceedingly
slim and in heavy weather, such as
that of August 81. the crew is all but
helpless.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

\ Massachusetts Judge has decided
mat the free distribution of tickets
by which horse and buggy were Civ
IN swsy Is lottery system and yio-
istioT. OF law. 1t looks as if the
"hurch sales chances were all des-
iiaed to he 1arred
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

Senator Bailey of Texas has decided
to retire from politics. He will not go
back 10 Texas, but make little old
New York his home. Raising the wind
there beats raising cotton in Texas.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

as nation, but on the contrary
brought divisions and trouble. A few
Jews accepted our Lord as the Christ,
but the great mass of them rejected
Him. Those who accepted Christ suf
fered great persecution at. the hands
of their brethren. The same has been
in large measure true throughout
the Gospel age, and is particularly
true at this time. Some members of
a family accept the Lords message of
truth and obey it. and for this cause
are prosecuted by members of their
own family. Our Lord really becomes
the great Prince of Peace when He
shall take unto Himself His great
power and reign (Revela ton Xi:1D.
Then He will rule in righteousness,
bring order out of chaos, destroy
wiclledness and establish peace on
earth and good will toward all.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

There is more in name than some
people think When Archibald Well
inston Constantine Tubbs was called
in western court. the opposing coun-
sol said the name sounded like a trunk
iumhling down stairs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

All the great cities are short of
schoolhouses and although Boston is
able to house all her pupils it is de-
clared that she needs three new high
school houses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

Ok'oEoma's liberty serves as a war;
ing to the colored man that Oklahoma
is the least inviting place in America
for him to locate in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

The government recently issued a
work IN hich poisonous mushrooms
were marked edible. but that is not
The cause Of so many recent deaths of
% toadstool eaters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

Hartford.-Former Commander in
Chief Charles w. Newton Of the Unit
ed Spanish War Veterans. recently re-
turned to Hartford from the national
encampment of the order, held at Ok
lahoma City.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
REPUBLICAN TOWN TICKET,

Selectmen.
FRANCIS f. BECKWITH
CHARLES 2. BUSHNELL.
Assessors for Four Years,
LEWIS r. CHURCH.
ALEXANDER F.. REEVES
Assessor for Two Years.
Able l.. HALE
Board of Relief,
JOHN r. SEWN.
JAMES w BLACKBURN.
Town Clerk,
CHARLES :. HOLBROOK.
Town Treasurer,
CHARLES :. HSLBROOK.
Collector of Taxes.
THOMAS A ROBINSON.
constsbles.
DAVID r. KINNEY,
JOHN II. REEVES,
GEORGE IL. STANTON,
GUSTAVE LAMBERT.
Agents Town Deposit Fund,
CHARLES W. GALE,
COSTELLO LlPPITT.
FRANK l.. WOODARD.
Town School Visitors,
6For Three Years..
EDWARD CROOKS
GEORGE THOMPSON
fFor Three Years commencing 1922
G. WARREN DAVIS,
e. y. CO\GDON.
Registrar Of Voters,
TYLER ID. GUY.
Auditor,
DANIEL F. M'NEIL.
Tree Warden,
FRANCIS f. BECKWITH
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

TerryviIIe-The Water company has
issued notices to patrons of the in
creased water rent in the future. The
increase is at least % per cent The
Water companys reason for this is
that it is impossible to operate the
works on the former rates and pay
expenses. putting by a proper depre
citation for renewal fund.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

Nansas judges sentence women to
the casin gang. and ladies commend
them for il. Few people are now ia
curing. What is the matter with
kansas
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

The Boston Transcript says: Miss
Barton at ninety is pretty well. thank
you!" So the rumors of her critical
illness were false.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

The French money lenders made
things look dubious for Germany when
she tried to assert her power in Mo-
rocco.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

As a Christian nation it must be
conceded that Russia has devilish
way of destroying the self government
of the Firms
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

Brooks comet is only $4,000, 000
miles away: and it is visible to the
naked eye of those who know where
TO look for it,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

happy thought for today: The av-
erase man does not appear tc know
how 70 have a good :irre without
n-ii,ins bad appearance
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

DR. Washington GLADDEN. gives mo-
tee that retracy with him does not
mean inactivity. He will still be heard
from,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

re .iah Binford says she went 10
N-'S York to stand aloae and he
good, She selected rather popu-
ious lace FOR the purpose.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
Bible Question Box

Your Bible questions will be an
swered In these columns by mail
il sent TO our Bible Question Box
Editor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

The reason ia Is not suspected that
c"'orci Bryan will enter ,he ministry
j. tccsuse one day week for talking
would never suit him.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

When it is all over perhaps the Maine
cities will not be any wetter than
they have been.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

There are no great issues in town
government: and the only question is
the best men to manage town affairs
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

The crop of corn is $50, 00O, 900 bush
els short of last years great output;
but there Will be enough to go around
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

LaFollette, having said he'd rather
be right than president, is warned
to reform or he will never be either.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-13

The small boy who gives promise CT
being president some day is not the
enc who is known to get there.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-20
PERSONALS.

0. e. Cunningham of Memphis, Mo,
and II. Y. Mcdaniel of Arbela, Mo-,
were Sunday visitors in Keokuk.
p. II. Rothert of Omaha, Neb., for.
merly resident of Keokuk and a
well known commercial traveller
spent Sunday in the city with friends
The father of Air Rothert is superin
tendent of the home for the deaf and
dumb at Council Bluffs.