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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
WHY LITTLE STARS TWINKLE
British Scientist Says Phenomena 10
Chiefly Effect Produced In Atmos-
phere on Waves OF Light.

Perhaps you remember that In youth
some kindly elder soul took you into
the darkness of some glorious sum.
mer night and pointed out the stars
and planets. telling you glibly enough
that the unwinking star overhead was
a planet. while that blue one down
there which wrinkles" was a star. The
fact that planets shone only or mainly
with reflected light. while the stars
burned" was supposed to explain the
twinkling. as against the steadfast
radiance. Even this young Illusion is
dispelled by a British scientist, who
says:
The twinkling OF the stars Is chief
ly an effect produced In our atmos-
phere upon the waves OF light. Il Ia
due to currents and strata OF air OF
different densities intermingling and
floating past each other. through which
the light passes to the eye. II is seen
much more In cold than In warm
weather. and near the horizon more
than overhead. The same effect may
be seen by looking out OF window
over a hot radiator. or at candle
held on the other side OF hot stove.
so that one must look through a body
OF highly heated air at the candle
fame. The flame will be seen to
waver and culver. The various layers
OF air are at different densities and In
motion. Rapid twinkling of the stars
is a sign OF change OF weather"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
SOMETHING
-WT,NG
IITTLEONES
TOY FOR TESTING THE LUNGS
Weight Is Wound Up as Wind Wheel
10 Blown Misunderstanding lndl.
cate Relative Strength.

A device for testing the lung capa-
city that can be made at home has
been designed by Delaware man. A
long piece Of strong wire is bent to
form a handle. One end OF the wire
is then bent at right angles to the
handle. to form a shaft. and the other
end Is run for a short distance par
allel 70 the shaft and then bent down
and terminated In a loop. On the
inner end of the shaft a spool with
blades in II. to form a wind wheel, Is
journaled. On the outer end of the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31

shaft is another spool to which a cord
is fastened. The cord supports little
wooden ball. To test the lungs the
device is held in front OF the face and
the wind wheel is blown around. AS
II revolves It winds up the cord. AS
there are markings on the cord to in
dictate how much is wound up the
relative lung strength of the people
using the apparatus can readily be de-
termined.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31

nests use. among other materials,
long strands Of tough. whitish sew
weed. the strands forming the outer
she'll or basket of TIE nest. and by
their sickness assist in securing n
to the rock.
BY the limo the birds have emit
grated, these bits of seaweed are
washed clean BY rains and are dried
in the sun Then is when they are
extracted By Chinese CATERERS and
made into parcels for sale.
They form strips about eight inches
long. somewhat OF the appearance OF
Iceland moss. light. shiny. translucsnl
and OF no positive taste.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
Conundrums.

Mr.. James met three tramps this
morning. To the first he gave five
cents. 10 the second ten cents and to
the third ten cents. What time was
Il? DO you all give up? II is easy
enough to see that II was a quarter to
three.
In the days when Dan Rice was at
the height OF his fame as a horse
back rider he rode half score OF
carreering horses at once. What
time was Il thenY Going on ten. %
course
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
BeautIfyIns the Home.

While critics have been calling loud
ly for something true and original in
American architecture, there has been
quietly developing type that is really
both new and artistic. says Charles
M. Cheney In the House Beautiful
Discarding the restrictions OF tradi-
ton. a strong and virile style founded
on the best principles OF composition
and design is asserting itself In the
small house. Beauty is arrived at
through the simple elements OF con-
struction.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
Central African Tree.

A remarkable tree has been discov'
cred about the region OF Lake Chad,
Africa. Its power Of increase In every
way is remarkable. In a few months
an extensive tract OF land. we read.
became an inpenetrable forest. In one
season Il is said to grow TO the height
of from four TO five meters; In other
words. from 10 to over 10 feet
Its foliage is said TO resemble the
mimosa and its branches are thorny.
The wood can be cut into planks. and
the natives work II up into canoea
The Tilho mission has utilized the
wood for making tables and doors.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
YOUTH AND AGE.

I asked my pa a simple thing.
"where holes In doughnuts GO"
Pa read his paper then he said
"Oh. you're too young TO know"
I asked my ma about the wind,
why can't you see II blow
Ma thought moment. then she said:
"Oh. you're too young 10 know
Now. why on earth 40 you suppose
They went and licked me so?
Ma asked. Where Is that jam" / said,
"Oh. I'm too young to know"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
Way 70 Open Pea Pod.

Little Ruth. aged -four. was visiting
in the country. One day she saw her
grandmother opening some pods aud
asked what they were. They are peas
for your dinner. my dear" was the
reply.
A couple of days later the old lady
vas doing the same thing again. when
Ruth said: Grandma. may | help un.
button the peasY"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31

Little Elmer was riding on a hobby
horse with a playmate. He was on the
horses neck. and did not feel comfort.
able. After a moments reflection he
said:
willie. | think q one of us gets on
( could ride better
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
ATHLETIC SUIT VERY USEFUL
sloouners Under Skirt. Which Can Be
Fastened Out Of the Wsy-Conve-
nient for Bicycle Riding.

Most girls prefer boomers for wear
in bathing or while INDUCING in other
athletic exercises. but do not care to
walk around in them. For their bene-
fit a California man has designed a
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31

Old books OF travel represent the
Asiatics as putting the nests into
soups and stews. This is entirely es-
roneous. The birds which make these
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
Peace OF MIno.

A tranquil heart is the life Of IN.
nesh, but envy Is the rottenness Of
the bones.-Provsrbs OF solomon xlv'
90
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-08-31
SYNOPSIS.

% IT, T. re s:f Sss sanft con assa
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
POlI'S THEATER.

This afternoon, Lincoln's birthday, although holiday. regular matinee prices will be in effect at Polls thea ter. sThere will be no change, although 1t sneustomary to charge evening prices at holiday matinees. Today a motto souvenir autographed by Miss Sue Fisher will be presented to each lady attending. In addition to this feature 1t will be the initial appear ance of Miss Victoria Montgomery as leading women of the company. she appearing in the title role of Charming Pollock's delightful little drama of Washington life. The Little Gray Lady. This unusual combination has resulted in one of the largest advance sales, both for afternoon and night that has been recorded since the company opened here. For the night perform ance the Owls have taken almost the entire lower floor. and the remaining seats have been going rapidly. It seems almost certain from the advance indications that two capacity houses will be present today to welcome The Little Gray Lady and the woman who frnpersonates her. Arrangements have just been completed for Harold Mo Vrath's great play. The Man on the Box. which was first presented by Henry E. Dixey. and this play will be produced by the stock company next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
William M. Crawford Dead at 7e-
 Lincoln Exercises in the Schools.

William M. Crawford, aged 79, died at his home on Wilmington avenue Fri day morning MT. Crawford had been in failing health for several months and his death was not unexpected Besides his wife, he leaves a daugh- ter, Mrs. John A. Foster, of Stafford street. and two sons. Herbert NJ. Craw- ford of Stafford Springs and William c. Crawford of Worcester. Mr. Craw- ford worked at the carpenters trade when he was d young man and later became a travelling salesman, which ton he followed until failing health compelled him to give it up. He has been engaged in the making of extracts and essences for a number of years and had a large market for his product throughout New England. Politically Mir. Crawford was demo- crat, and in his younger days was ac- lively identified with the political and business affairs of the community.
 Funeral of Carl kuehue.
 The funeral of Carl Kuehue took place from his home on Prospect Street Saturday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. R. G. Clapp of the Congregational church officiating. Burial was in the Springs cemetery.
 Louis Sunderhauf of Holyoke spent Saturday with relatives in the borough.
 Lincoln day exercises were held in several of the public schools on Fri day.
 H. F. Burwell was in Hartford on business Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

whose route is not less than 24 miles long, shall be $1,000, if from a first class office; $975 for the same length route from a second-class office, and third or fourth-class office. On routes less than "A miles the salary is re- .duced proportionately.
 Among the provisions of general in- terest is the old proposition to have mail delivered only at such residences and places of business as provide at the door or entrance receptacles for it's deposit This is to go into effect June 30, 1911. The bill also provides for postal notes, similar to those used many years ago, but not to exceed $10. These notes are valid for six calendar months after their issue, and they are not to be negotiable.
 Publishers of magazines and peri odicals will oppose the section of the senate bill which provides that mag azines must pay four cents per pound for any part of the publications con- taining advertisements. instead of all lowing the whole magazine to go for one cent pound as at present. The rate is not increased on the regular reading matter, and the provision does not apply to publications mailing less than 4,000 pounGs at each issue. News papers are not included, but publica- tons of fraternal or educational in- stitutions come under this section. These latter publications have recent ly been excluded by the department from the one cent a pound rates when carrying Any advertising at all, but under this bill they are put on the same footing with regular magazines
 The bill providing for experimental parcels post on rural free delivery routes is incorporated in the senate measure, and the postmaster general is instructed to report at the next regu- lar session of congress the results of this experiment..
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
BREED THEATER.

A Girl of the West, the feature of the Breed today, is one of those bright, breezy stories of western life as it really is. containing many thrilling 1noments, plenty of genuine interest, and an abundance of beautiful scenic Backgrounds to adequately set off the spirited action that fills the story.
 This week, the balance of the su- perb Biograph story entitled His Trust, 40 completed in the great film entitled His Trust Fulfilled. making one of the longest and most absorbing pie lures ever made. The true interest and admiration aroused at last weeks performances by the first part of this story Is bound to be exceeded by His Trust Fulfilled. that is half filled with amazing surprises. the balance show 3ng the sterling nobility of the old negro servant in the tranquil comple- ton of his trust
 The musical portion contains the splendid song, The star of love is Burning" and You can't guess what he wrote on my slate"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
VIEWS AUD VARIETIES
Clever s.yinas

'Why are you crying. Mrs. Ma1er?s "oh. the sight of vesuvius reminds me so much of my late husband. He used. so smoke a lot, too!"-Fliegenda Biaetter.
 He-What bothers you most in learnanE to sk.se the the rough Ice or ths Meegeadorfsr Blaetter.
 AChaxley,s perfectly wild over his new motor ear,s remarked man to . friend. srWild over ttls responded the latter. You should see him and hear him when he's under it!"-Lippin- cott'A
 wi,lis I'm ralsing 500 chickens on a You ought to zee tho female relatives my wife is taking care of in our aat.- Puck.
 T Feel. said MT. Grabbinger. ''tnat I am advancing in wealth and infiu- ence." Tor what reason :" People around me laugh heartiiy when tell rippae."--Washingt0n Star. Reeistration Onlosr-where were. you born? Possible Voter-I don't knnvy exactYy. Somewhere between Now York and San Francisco, thopgh,: I was born in a. dirigible ballon.-Chi~ caeo Tribune.
 Love will find . way"
 The poets often say,
 But will it ind three meals a day And a five-room flat? Nay, nay! Alas, nay. nay!
 Chicago News.
 eIIe came to tae front very rapid- ly." .Yes, indeed. All he had to do was refuse to sit at the samc banquet tabla with one of our prominent citi- zens and his name was on the front pages of all tho papers for a week aft- Free Press.
 Edith-A girl should use the same care in choosing a husband that she does in selecting q piece of beef. Both should be tender. Maud-And after marriaRe she should treat them the same. Both should be well roasted.- Yonkers Statesma1a.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
Postoffice Appropriation Bill. Especial to The Bulletin.)

Washington, Feb. 1.-The postofffce appropriation bill as reported to the senate contains a number of changes from the house bill. some of which are of interest to the postal employ es only. and others affect the general Dblic. A great many of the recom- snendations of the postoff1ce depart u1cnt are Incorporated in this bill, but how many will finally become law de- 4ondD upon the conference committee. The bill will be taken up in the sen- ate next week. and will probably go ehrough in short order.
 The postoffice employees are better plsasod with the senate bill than they were with the house bill, as it con- tains many provisions advantageous 70 them. The senate bill provides for thirty days leave of absence for as m11tant postmasters. supervisory o1orks, postoff1ce clerks, letter carriers and railway mail clerks who work six days a week the whole year round At present. IS days leave of absence is allowed. The bill also provides that letter carriers and clerks in first and oocond class offices. who are required or permitted to work in excess of for ty-efght hours during the six working Anye of the week shall be paid for ourh extra work.
 The senate committee has reported an entirely new section relating to mnn clerks. This new section pro- v166s that railway mail clerks are fo De paid after eight hours from the <1lne of beginning their initial run not t0 exceed one dollar a day At pres ont this allowance Is 75 cents. and e .comnences to run after 12 hours. ID opDeoDr1ntion for this purpose is GE@ - = in the house bill. s769, ,Ooo.
 I0 mangooo of rural carriers are 1r~r104 on6 graded according to 11 IImT1A of oaeA cArrier'S route. It
 U Dr5 1nae ths Wlasy sf carrier
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
HIS r1Rsr vALrnr1xn

When sent my f1rst valentine Wal, wal, how swift the tiine does 6A An yet somstineA how.slow. She hed . sittist freckled face
 e aSs ssi rrsT us re snd se S %1n Mn .us Eg s1tm sg . pun1kin vine. She were 9pink sunbunuit ths1 Wuz An if yu peepea m under 70
 Tn enost $het Zu cd see Wuz them two 6ie brown ayoo n' herr Al 4 f snsnsr sn. sSSf Sgs SeGS $ "a done . wrong.
 They . -ieeksy1 thru an thru, 1'f Es T yn csd S HIN mset. SS With smile el full Q sunshina e1 4 Alovex4 1014 e sweet Ono day when father went t eonn An then [ bought . valentine- wa taagh ae E lAese days Qua Kate N She thost q Wu8 A0 right, An smiled ens elushed and her brewn ,1sst Spsrhisa win densht.
 Aa. sesyss ,, ses, e.s s@wsst @ k,si. Thet utt1s word called bliss. Yes, fiffy years;aso wuz Thet lon8s lean. lanky. boy 2 who knew hot ihet life held c pain.
 But A cennnted .ns t .n sn .S 5ey; yr.,, At U ea th;s Seef ef fsFn e sI nine. aa.. T. feel tn tAriu e thet sweet kiss
 From my 4rAt vA3on4ine.
 -EAnnao Heron W1nEate
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Not Out of the Woods.

Mir. Editor: Will you kindly inform me just why it is necessary to recind the vote of the city meeting of Jan. 31 1902, and what has it got to do with the water question at the present time !? Let me quote from an address of May or Thayer to the court of common council at a meeting held July ', 1902.
 complaint brought by a citizen praying for an injunction to restrain further action by the council and it's committee on finance and by the city treasurer, was afterwards heard by judge of the superior court, on an ap- plication to dissolve the temporary in- junction therein granted, and the in- junction was so modified that the coun- cil could proceed no further in case the total cost of the project would exceed s300,000, unless the inhabitants in city meeting should sanction an additional expenditure.
 How does that look? MT. Lang's re- marks at the council meeting about wooden pipe making it cheaper by $60,- 900 or $70,000 to go to Jordan brook were quite cute.
 Now, Mir. Taxpayer. they tell US we have saved eight years interest on S300,5e by not increasing our water supply at Stony brook, as they were told to do by men that knew their busi- ness; now that would be $12,000 year at per cent. or $96,000 for the eight years. There has been spent of your money about $120, 900 on the water bus mess directly against the advice of em- inent engineers, besides the loss in rev. enue and the money you have paid for drinking water, the inconvenience you have been put to Juggling water In pailS to flush your closets, and now to have such rot of how much has been saved on interest money for you makes it appear like an ostrich when he sticks his head in the sand to get out of sight.
 The mayor tells us, as reported In your paper at the council meeting, that we are not yet out of the woods on the water question. It will be for the in- terest of all you taxpayers to be at the city meeting which has been called for Wednesday evening (when stores are all open) and see if you can't get the water question out of the woods and settle the matter, and if any sleeves are shaken, to be there to see what falls out. We have had enough econ omy in the water question from the standpoint of past experience, and be- fore you go broke get an abundant SUD- ply of pure water by voting the money to develop Stony brook, as you have been advised by eminent engineers.
 A TAXPAYER
 One of the plain people. that Lincoln loved so well who would like to know which is the worst off, the man with out d country or a city without water.
 CTaxpayer is right. Since the coun- Gil did not approve Stony brook Mon day night, but laid the matter on the table. is is up to the citizens to be alert and active to settle this water ques- tion-and settle it right at once. It is affecting the city's credit and generally hurting the good name of the Rose of New England. As to the saving of s60,000 in interest, by inactivity we have expended $30,000 for temporary
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
~osId Medal" Bill at the Auditorium

~6oIo Medal" Bill at the Audftortums
 Come early and avoid the rush. is an old and often used expression, but ft comes in handy today, as the show booked in to the Auditorium is pip pin' and according to dope" should prove an easy winner Every act on tho programme Is different. nothing conflicts. and that is the principal item tq arranging vaudeville bill. and this >bfIl is one that is made to order.
 Coming direct from the Sullivan Consid1ne circuit, which reaches from ChicaSo to Frisco. are MT. and Mrs Thornton Friel, who present what is absolutely one of the best sketches in 4n vaudevine and carrying one Of the most complete stage settings ever seen rf fB c vnudsv1lle act. While their play Tt, w11oh ls entitled At Economy Junction, is primarily a comedy, still ifhero is q touch of perhos in 1t that will appeal to all. The unique stage sefting erips the attention the moment tbo cnr8ain arises and the clever work 0f the performe CTS holds it throughout tho act.
 An acx that is without a duplicate is the clever billiard table novelty pre- sented by l.. A. Street 6 Go. MT. champion rubber ball manipulator, and this dsxterous duo will make you sit up and rake notice with their marvel pus skill and dexterity.
 A neat comedy singing skit is offered by Walters and Violette in their orig fna1 act. On the Park Bench, which 10 comprised of songs and dances and neat comedy You will like this pair.
 Afanteile and Carver, that talkative pair, are there with line of bright and original material that is as crisp and refreshing as a new s100 bill. The photuplays for Monday are a direct slap on the wrist for those that are al- ways crosking about the demoralizing moving pictures. The feature reel is entitled The Raising of Lazarus and it teaches that familiar Bible story in manner that both impresses and con- vinces. Another subject is A Religious ISete in Thibet and was taken at the risk of the photographers life within the walls of the Forbidden City of Lhassa. This is one of the most re- markable pictures ever taken. There are other subjects which lack of space will not allow us to mention.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
n ' v V T 77 77 T r 77 .
 LEGAL NOTICES.

AT A COURT pr FRODATE HELD of Norwich, on the 10th day of Febru- ary, A. D. 1911.
 Estate of Ellen L Hathaway. late of
 Rufus H. Hathaway of Norwich, Ct, appeared in Court, by counsel. and therein set forth. that an instrument purporting to be the last will and tes- lament of said deceased be admitted to probate.
 Whereupon, 1t is Ordered, That said petition be beard andSt determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of day of February. A. p. 1911, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of said petition. and of said hearing thereon. be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least two days prior to the date of said hearing. and that return be made to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE C. CHURCH
 feb13d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
m pEs remss.
!Pb|E|IRY |||
A FRAYEsR.

Lord. not for aisht in darkness ds - N Not sast the, ven be lifted frem eur Nor that the slow ascension of. eur day.
 Be otherwise W whsreof the ths fashionins g shsil a mn msss Not for remission of the psrfl ana
 s''nes ot time and fate. Whsrsfe ~s " itrsTsi. Sraissd sss @ ua- % Nor that tss ss; lIttls 1, a hs.l,nF that we lena Not these, 2 Lord. we would not Thy c;l XlsSom sets about us: ws shan
 n Thy sooa time. We do not crave the high psrcspusn When E to refrain were well. and ~ae.. Nor yet. the understanding. strong =
 The good from n Not these: Lord. For these Thou Aaag We know the golden season when . The heavy heavy -fruited treasure of the n,ad.
 The hour to sleep. Not these. We knsw the hemisek frss
 the rose.
 The pure. from stained. the noeas The tranauii soiy ishb of truth <A.e
 On Pitys face. We know the paths wherein our eesk should press,
 Across our hearts are written TA4 Yet now. 5 fora es n.rcifu, sa sa.s
 With moro chan these Grant us the yin es tashioa ss we
 feel.
 Grant '. the strength @ a.bes as VI
 edged with eteel,
 To strike the o1oNI Knswiedge we .asD not-knowledR
 Thou. hast lent.
 bitter need. Give us to butld 4bcve tho .deep tntent
 The deed. the deed. i John DrtukwAter. in Specf2toA
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
lIllAT IS coIMe ON TONIGHT

yandevil1s and motion pictures at the iSSving Pictures at the Breed 'Che- es.a' 5ss Little Gray Lady at roll'' The,
 Uncas Lodge. No. II, I. O. o. F.. meets n Odd Fellows Hall. old. !. Of A. meets in Lucas Block
 Norwich conclave, No. 424, l. O. H., moots in Austin Block. mqets in Buckingham Memorial.
 Taft Lodge, No. 25. A. 70. U. w. moets in Ponemah Hall, Tattvllie. meets dn Foresters' Hall.
 Norwich Lodge, No. 20. F. B. LA. m1ets in Pythian Hall