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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12
EpisoN,s OBSERVATIONS.

Edison found no country while
abroad which compared with France
for good roads. or with Germany for
organized Industries and attention to
quality OF product.
He on his return home is quoted as
having said:
Il Travelled over more than 1000
miles of French roads and less than
three miles were bad. There was not
a rtft more than two inches deep
1t is doubtful If you can find twenty
consecutive miles of good roads in this
country, or two miles in this city that
has not more than one rut in it two
inches deep.
From a business standpoint, Ger
many made the deepest impression
upon the mind Of the wizard of Menlo
park. and of Germany he says.
The whole empire is being electri-
fed He said one Of his former
Newark boys has now in Germany
charge of $4,000 men. Germany has
a million factories and is building
more. When a German sells 500
worth of goods they weigh about thirty
pounds. When a Frenchman sells 500
worth they weigh 400 pounds. When
an Englishman sells 500 worth they
weigh half ton
The one point at which America
leads European countries is in the
production of labor saving machinery
and of this, he says, the German fac
tories are fully supplied.
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ALL COUNTED.

Uncle Sam is all out of territories
on this continent; but in their places
he has As states of varying sizes, some
of them containing as many counties
as the six New England states.
Those who are superStitious must
admit that the IS original states au-
cured well for the republic: and these
As states comprise 100000 square
miles, with almost all varieties of eli
mate, scenery and industry, the home
of 90,000,08o Americans-the greatest
territory and population ever welded
together in one nation of free people.
The extent of the two new states in
itself is enough to stir the magma
ton, for this last and comparatively
trivial addition to the body of feder
allied commonwealth is as great as
the extent of the IS parent states.
IF more states are created they must
must be from the big states because of
conflicting interests. 1t was not so
long ago California was debating a di-
vision. Our separated territories are
Alaska, the Philippines, the Hawaiian
islands Guam, Porto Rico, and the
canal strip on the isthmus of Darien.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Q.-Since Jesus is to reign until all
enemies are put under His feet, and the
last enemy to be destroyed is death
G Corinthians XIV, 25, 26) would it not
prove that Satan and his hosts would
be destroyed before death is destroyed,
and that both would be destroyed dur
ing tho reign of Jesus?
Answer.-The Apostles argument is
so clear and convincing in this fif-
teenth chapter of First Corinthians
relative to the reign of our Lord Jesus
and the object or purpose to be ac-
eompHshed by that reign, that there
is but one answer to the question and
that one in the affirmative. 1t is APP
parent to all thinking minds that
Christs reign has not vet begun. for
the Scriptures declare that during the
resSn of the Lord. the great adversary
of the race. Satan, will be bound
and that in the close of that reign he
will be loosed for a little season.
single glance over the conditions ex-
listing in the world will serve to con-
vince anyone that Satan is still a very
active personality. However, condi-
tons in the next Age, the period of
Christs reign, will experience a radical
change as dual the evil, selfish
elements are eliminated The last OF
the evil things that have so long af-
fffcted the race, death, land him that
had the power of death shall be de-
stroyed (Hebrews ii, IA: Revelation
xxi, ~.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

There was once a little light green
grasshopper who never kept still for
more than five minutes at q time, and
his mother said to him.
..Sebastian'--h name was Sebastian
II really do believe that if | didn't
pin the cover down with safety pins
" hen ! put you to bed you'd be jump
ing all over the world in your sleep.
Now Sebastian did not say anything
when his mother spoke to him. He
just waved his feelers and thought af
ter this fashion.
~sNo wonder I have uncomfortable
and crowded dreams. Wrapped up in
that way No more safety pins for
m So
That night, after his mother had
seen him safely in bed, he craWled out
of the covers and unfastened every
single one of those safety pins. Then
that naughty grasshopper jumped back
into bed d gain and put his head on the
pillow, and in two minutes he was fast
asleep. When he had been asleep three
nfnutesAthat made it five minutes
from the time he jumped into bed-the
time came for him to jump again. SO
he jumped a great big jump that Jump
ed him way out of bed, out of the win
dow and on to the middle of the lawn.
and II never woke him up at ALI He
jumped and he Jumped till he Jumped
right away beyond he lawn ont into
the thick forest. Away he Went over
sticks and stones. still fast asleep. till
suddenly he jumped crash right into
the end of the fairy queens banquet
ia BILE.
His weight was so great compared
with fairy things that it tilted the
table way up lin the air like d see
sa ", and all the plates and dishes slid
off on to the ground. crash, went
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How Sebastian Came to be a Frog
A Little Fairy Tale

the fairy goblets; RIP went the
fairy tablecloth cit was only a spider
web whitened with deWdrops1; "bazas."
went the fairy platters. and all the
fairies rose in flutter of alarm and
cried out. My goodness, gracious me.
Whatever is the natter?
This noise and conlmotion woke ,se-
bastian. and he sat up in the middle
of the wreck of the banquet and II ID
bed his eyes with his feelers, and won
dered wherever he was.
The fairy queen looked at him Sc
verely
Il was Jumping in my sleepi" said
land If you've anything to say to me,
you'll have to say it quick, beca use
in five minutes I'll have to jump gain"
Don't YOU like to jumpY asked the
queen of the fairies, quickly.
Not all the time. replied Sebas-
tan, as fast as he could. But | feel
another jump coming on. Somebody
hold on to me. quick.
So the fairies wrapped him up tight
in what was left of the tablecloth
I'll turn you into a frog said the
fairy queen. Then you won't have to
jump if you don't want to-
So she waved her wand, and there
grasshopDer was little green frog.
Now, go home. said the fairy queen.
SO Sebastian thanked her and hop
ped off as last as he could, till he came
to his own house and his own bed.
When Sebastians mother came to
wake him UP in the morning. she was
the most asJeHished lady grasshopper
on the lawn. But when She found he
had recovered from the jumps and
could sit as still as stone for hours
together she was quite delighted that
her sen had been turned into a frog.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12
Norwich, Oct. 8, 1911.
Loves Her Country Home.

NV Dear Uncle Jed: You don't know
how surprised and delighted I was
when / got home from school Thurs
cay night and found my book awaiting
me- / have read it all through. and
think it is grand. The illustrations
are certainly beautiful | am going to
let some of the girls at school take it.
and maybe when they see my book
they will want to write and try to win
one, too.
Now 1 am going to tell you about
my home 1t is a large White house
and contains twelve large rooms. 1t
is situated on a rise of ground on the
fork of two roads. The back yard, out
toward the barns, is level: but on the
other side of the house there are two
terraces surrounded By beautiful elm
tfees.
We came from the city of Brooklyn,
n. Y, about nine years ago. and !
would never leave nay ha country
home for one in the city.
1t is just as Richard Tobin says.
There are 50 many things to learn on
a farm.
think it would be rather nice te
call our department 'stTncle 5eds Sur
prise Club" on just The Surprise
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12
A CASH PRICE.

Italy's war of conquest does not
promise to be inglorious, for after
showing her ability to command the
situation. she now proceeds to negoti-
lite for terms of peace upon cash
basis.
Italy has freed the slaves. and now
she proposes to pay an indemnity of
100000 to prevent further blood
,hed and to secure for herself per-
nanent rule in Tripo1i.
1t is estimated that the naval expe-
iition and the losses to the navy have
cost Italy more than $12,600,0o0 al
ready; and since at least three naval
vessels have been lost, this does not
seem to be an exaggerated caleula-
lion.
The sultan needs these millions more
Than he needs the glory which may
rome to him through conflict; and
perhaps he needs the example of good
government at Tripoli full as much as
ae needs the money
1t is to be hoped Italy's negotiations
may prove acceptable to the sultan and
that Italy will command the waters
In that part Of the globe.
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THEY'LL HAVE TO HUSTLE.

The Panama canal exposition cities
who have planned to celebrate the
opening of this great international
waterway in 1915 will have TO adj
vance their plans. since the country
has President Taft's word for it that
the Panama canal may be opened on
the first of July, 1913, or a year and
a half sooner than was expected.
The country hasn't Taft's positive
affirmation that the opening will be
then, but this is what he said to the
people of Seattle:
Il don't want you to have heart dis
ease # you learn that the first steamer
goes through on July first, 1873
The Providence Journal SAYS. 1T
was thought at one time that the work
on the locks and dam at Gatun would
delay the opening of the canal, but it
now looks as if, they would be in
readiness a soon as the excavation is
completed a { Culebra.''
This certainly speaks well for the
engineering ability and despatch of the
Americans engaged in the work.
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THE PRIZE BOOK WINNERS.


Mildred Smith of Wil1imantie, a
book entitled rip Van Winkle,''
by Washington Irving.
LENA Santo of Baltic, book en-
titled Little Prudy's Sister Susy,'
by Sophie May.
Ruth B. Maccuiiom of Mansfield
Depot, a book entitled Nancy the
Doctors Little Partner" by Mari
on Ames Taggart.
Ruth Clark of Norwich, book en-
titled Swiss Family Robinson
5-Margaret Farrow of Mansfield DE-
pot, q book entitled The Little
Red Purse by Jennie ChappeIl.
6-Annie E. Duryea of Willimantic, a
book entitled Black Beauty" by
Anna SeWaI.
7-Gratuity, r. Erwin Tracy of Wau-
regan, a book entitled Peter Rab-
hit
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Killingly, Conn
They Picnicked by Pond.

Dear Uncle Jed: l went on a picnic
one day i'll July. took some of my
friends with me-we had to go three
miles. We hired a team to carry our
things. We had the picnic near large
pcEG.
While the girls got the table ready
the boys went fishing and caugh hit pick
erel, eel and bass. The boys made us
a table of some old boards and then
they took some plank and made bench
es or seats for US. We had fish for
dinner and had bread, cake. pumpkin
pie, apple sauce. grape jelly, tea, cof-
fee, lemonade. ice cream and fruit.
After dinner we played games and
we had a rowboat and went out row.
irg. At o'clock We started for home,
reaching there at 9 o'clock, and wished
to go again.
LUELLA MEDBURY. age 10.
South Canterbury ~
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Contributes Two Names.

Dear Uncle Jed: AS I was reading
The Bulletin today ] saw three names
for the Boys ana Girls department.
and thought perhaps you might like
more.
/ am becoming very interested in this
department and think it very nice
thing for the children, for it teaches
them and gives them something to
work for.
I think "The Red, White and Blue
Club" a good name, and 1.-THE Willing
Workers.
With good success to the boys and
girls, 7 remain
Your sincere niece,
CARRIE WHITE1OUSE-
Mansfield Center Conn,
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ORIGINAL LITTLE STORIES.
The History of a Cat.


My name is Midget, T am yellow
and white cat, am ten years old, and
weigh twelve pounds.
When [ was a kitten I was kept at
a station. They were going to kill me,
but two ladies came and took me away.
| scratched and bit, but soon found
out that / couldn't get away, so I de-
cided to keep still. They took me to
a house where they placed ME in the
hands Of another lady who had just
lost a pet cat. She gave me some
warm milk, which I appreciated very
much.
The next summer. my mistress went
away: was left with some folks who
were kind to me, but I was glad when
she came home again.
I like to go up in the attic and
catch mice. They CAN me good
hunter.
I had my pictures taken awhile ago.
They say they are good.
I have just had some warm milk to
drink.
/ hope that all cats have had as
happy a life as / have. 1 am sleepy,
so will bring my story to an end
Marguerite Farrows, aged IS, Mans
field Depot, Conn.
An Incident in Besse's Vacation.
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Fitzgeraldism and Its Results.

Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly, the wor-
thy daughter of John Boyle O,RefIly
OF beloved memory, has resigned as a
trustee of the chiidren's institutions
department in Boston, because of a
long standing disagreement with the
views and policy of Mayor Fitzgerald
Miss OReilly has abundantly proved
her devotion to the interests of the
unfortunate in the race of life, and ner
inability to work with the mayor of
Boston is to his discredit and not to
hers 1t is worth noting that Miss
ORefly and DIR. Charles p Putnam
former chairman of that board of trus-
tees. stood together in their point OF
view. II Miss o-EefIiy needed any
reinforcement in the eyes Of those best
calculated to judge of intelligent, UNI
selfish. charitable work. this fact
would give it.-springfield Republican
On the Great Northern railroad IL
locomotives are now being changed
g -.
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Glad to Get to Her Studies.

Dear Uncle Jed: One day during val
cation / went to Danielson with a.
friend of mine. We went to the library
and read.
l also went to Putnam and stayed,
two weeks. I didn't have anybody to,
play with. so I played with my grand
mothers cat.
When ] came back home | went to
sc hool. and I found everything changed
The school was newly painted
I was very glad to get to my studies
after a happy vacation.
ELIZABETH, age Is.
TiIling1v Ionnl{-f
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How She is Gettins on With Music.


Dear Uncle Jed: / read the stories in
The Bulletin Thursday morning and
was glad to see my story published.
This time I'm going to write and tell
you how I get along in music
I've been taking lesson since I was
seven years old. My music teacher
comes to my house most every Tues
day in an auto.
Every year he has recital in March
at his home. Last year my mother and
/ went. The name of the piece that /
PLAYED was Woodland Dream
He and his wife served ice cream
ard cake.
When everything was over my
mother and went home. We had a
very pleasant time. MY father came
to meet US at the car with a horse and
team.
When I got home I went right to
bed. as I was very tired. The next
morning I did not get up until about
s o'clock.
] haven't any more to say about the
recital, except that it was a successful
affair
From your loving niece,
RUTH CLARK.
Norwich Oct g. 1911
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'Wasureg gan, c
I A Very interesting Book.

Dear Uncle Jed. I have been reai
ing nay book. 1t is very interesting.
thank you for it.
Do you like these names?
Little Acorns' Page.
Progressive Column, or Corner.
Excelsior.
EuIveka.
Your little nephew.
RICHARD Az. TOB1N.
Norwich, Oct. I, 1911.
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Sends in Two Names.

Dear Uncle Jed: AS I am taking
very much interest in the Boys and
Girls department. I thought | would
lend a helping hand and send in some
names for this little club.
These are the two I send: *The Stray
Sunbeams" and THE Sunnyside Cir
Gle
Hoping good success to the depart
ment, I remain
Your affectionate niece,
OLIVE WHITEHOUSE.
Mansfield Center, Oct. T.. 1911.
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The Books She Likes Best.

Dear Uncle Jed: Many thanks for
the book you gave me l am going to
tell you the books l like best. I like
adventures best. My brother has d
Ebook written by Horatho Alger which
FL liked so we'll I read it twice.
Thanking you again for the nice
nook, I remain aus ever,
Your little niece,
OLIVE wHITEHOUSE..
Mansfield Center. Oct. Z, 1911.
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Has Read the Book Twice.

Dear Uncle Jed: I wish to thank you
for the lovely and unexpected prize
book. I have read it through twice
already, and am going to read it again.
u will write to you again soon.
Your loving niece.
ETHEL MAUD CLARK.
Norwich Oct T. 1911.
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Dear Uncle Jed: I have received my
prize book and want to thank you
many times for it.
I have read it and think it is fine.
I think a good name for this depart
menu would be The Cozy Corner.
Your, friend,
ETHEL NJ. DAVIS.
Wauregan, CT, Oct. 5. 1911.
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The Sunnyside CAcJe.

Dear Uncle Jed: I think s.'UncIe Jed
Bright Eyes and THE SuMnyside Cir
cle' might be good names Hoping L
win more prizes, and with best wishes
to all the boys and girls. | remain
Your little nephew.
RUSSELL WHITEHOUSE.
Mansfield Center. Oct. 4 1911.
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Our Young Authors.

Dear Uncle Jed: / think that one oil
these two names would be nice for The
Bulletin writer's: Our Young Authors
or .Unc1e Jed's Story Uellers.'
Your niece,
KATHRYN HENDRICK.
TaftyilIe Oct g 1411
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Most Americans appear to be una
ware that the reason presidential re-
suits are now known before midnight
on the day. of election, is because the
counting in the big cities is done by
ma chimes,
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LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A. Surprise.

Dear Uncle Jed: Thank you very
much for the book that you sent me.
1 enjoyed reading it very much. was
surprised to see | got it. 1t was the
first prize / ever won.
Yours truly.
MILDRED RANDALL.
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LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
Happy Hearts Club.

Dear Uncle Jed: | see the boys and
girls of our department are trying to
find a name suitable for our club.
! think Happy Hearts Club" is a
good name, because you make all the
children happy with your beautiful
books.
From your little friend
GLADYS COUGH
Montvil1e, Oct. 8, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

If wedding anniversaries were more
generally celebrated, perhaps the cases
in the divorce courts would be fewer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12
Rules for Young Writers.

1. Write plainly on one side of the
paper only and number the pages.
2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
3. Short and pointed articles viii
be given preference. Do not use over
$50 words.
4. Original stories or letters only
will be used
5. Write Your name, age and adj
dress at the top of the first page.
Address all communications TO
Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Those who yearn for the good ole
ballot should look once more at Maine
over month, and results not known
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

The man who sings 1.-THE Star Span
gIed Banner best is not the one who
rushes first to get his gun to defend it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Portland, Me-. is lessening fire risks
BY a campaign for the freedom of cell
lars and yards of all combustible ma
terials.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

James J. Hill drove a gold spike for
the new railroad he is Just building:
but he did not leave 1t for the section
hands to pull and make divyy of.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

The sentiment for a consolidated city
expressed in town meeting was the
right spirit. Dual government is as
often q fraud as farce
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Even the middleman isn't defence
less. An Scent can of beets delivered
oy horse and carriage doesn't look like
a get-rich- quick scheme.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

No, jim: the Wright brothers do not
fly to business, even when the walking
is bad.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Over a dozen states will recognize
and celebrate today as Columbus day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Apples bought of the farmer for IS
cents a bushel and sold to consumers
for $3.50 from fruit stands are too
dear for farmers to buy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Voting machines are coming. The
waves of the ocean cannot be swept
back with a broom.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

As baseball fades away, basketball
and football appear on the horizon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

IL General Sherman were here to
witness the merry war at Tripoli, he
might note this as an exception to his
definition Of war
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Happy thought for today: Some
thing old is not always something bet
ter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Having viewed the primaries, no one
appears to doubt Massachusetts will
go republican next month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

Meriden has voted $4,000 for voting
machines, and it is not only money
well spent, but evidence of a progress
sive spirit.
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wauresan. Oct. 9, 1911.

Ne,Msown.-The 56th annual state
,nent of the Newtown Savings bank
shows as follows, deposits at st.oaa.-
ss5.0s. a gain for the year of SAL
sS41.40.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

There are few good words being
spoken for the present blanket ballot.
1t is a disgrace to free government.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-12

showing a gain of IL per cent. over
what they were last year.
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Vera Likes Fairy Tales.

Dcatr UreIe Jed: Thank you for this
prize book. like fairy tales and
Moth ear Goose rhymes
uhink the name of the column
nighn be Bright Ideas from Boys and
Girlss'
Yours truly,
VERA
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a Trick Doc.

Dear Uncle Jed: I have a dog. and
bis name is Prince. He is good
hunter I take him for long walks
and make him do tricks. He can jump
a fence and shake hands, but he will
run away when I call him to come if
the house.
Yours truly.
F. ERWIN TRACY, age s.