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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
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furnace o shake the and the fOors he'll
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learn one trade and fully, every small detail the plan
that makes life bully and brings fifty kinds of kale
Cgpyrh 1911. BY George Matthews Adams COaaII leHoN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
TRAFFIC RESUMED AFTER
THREE MONTHS SUSPENSION

Telluride. Colo. Jan. s-The first
train TO leave here for Durango since
October 8 last is scheduled to start
today. Service has been interrupted By
a flood which carried away % miles
OF track on the Rio Grande Southern
railroad
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08

Jus shannon COppedge. aged "A
Years, died Saturday at $50 o'clock
~ ~ SD san Jose street, Of pneumonia.
Inc funeral was held Monday at SEQ
O'Clock Rev E. B. Atwood offfciated.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
ELOPEMENT IS FOLLOWED
By SHIT FOR nVVOH

w ashlngton, D. c., Jan. S-An
eeno OF an elopement which stirred
Vas, " as9lng ton society a year ago was
6 Il5-9I IN the local courts today when
Imp ;. -Hichborn. a son of admiral
5lISnoOIh' OF the navy. sued his wife,
51LeOnore Hoyt Hichborn, for absolute
divorce; naming Horace Wylie as CO.
RESPONDENT Mrs. HichbOrn is a daugh-
Ter OF the late Henry NJ. Hoyt, solicit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
RRICKLAYERs CnNVENE.

st. Joseph, No, Jan. S-The con-
vention Of the Bricklayers Masons and
Plasterers' international union of
North America opened in biennial ses-
sion here today and viii continue two
weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
GOVERNMENT FILES SUIT TO
DISSOLVE NAVAL STORES Z

Macon. Ca Jan Suit was filed
here in the federal court to dissolve the
American Naval Stores company and
subsidiary corporations, which has fts
principal offices IN Savannah. Ca
The officers Of this concern already
have been indicted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
The aGink" Says:

youth and beauty are always elements OF strength.
Copyright, 1911, The Adams Newspaper SerTieel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
IAABORER nRoPs DEAn

lAABORER DROPS DEAD.
A Mexican section labOrer. working at
PoVlo, Texas, dropped dead Monday af.
ternOOn Of heart trouble
Mr.. and Mrs. ArvrtiI Coblentz. who
left Saturday for New York, are now
snowbOupd in Liberal. Kansas. So
states telegram received Monday
Born, on Sunday morning to Mr.. and
Mrs Rufus B. Daniels, 1920 Wright
avenue, seven pound girl.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08
THIRTY-FIRsT YEAR OF PUBLICATION

TFIRTYFIRST YEAR OF PUBLICATION
Associated
Wire and
west Texas MeZfcO O.
dent;J e o
owned among I3stock hOi
Ii b steven A
+ K Martin Felix Martinez
1 thar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08

system Of classification and sale OF the
fee which prevails with respect to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-08

again the whole country the product
metal but that was expected. Arizona trails.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

and the snow flies it makes news for your paper dull. So I thought of short but interesting story of 8 man who was great in time of war.
 We should not forget such men as Daniel Boone. He lived in a log cab in with his brother. They got food by hunting. He was very brave and Ought in the Revolutionary war. The British called him "The Swamp Fox" because they could not catch him. He stayed in the swamp until his powder and shot gave out.
 Daniels brother went north, for theJ lived in Kentucky, to get some powder, and Daniel was left alone.
 One day when he was out in the woods some Indians followed him up. They had been staying around the cabin for a long while, and were lay ing in wait to kill him.
 He saw them following his footstepf one day. so he tried not to make any but it was impossible. At last he came to a steep precipice where there were a lot grapevines hanging down from the trees, and he caught hold of them and swung down to the earth. He had left no tracks, and so escaped the Indians.
 After a while his brother came home with more ammunition.
 1 think he was very brave to stay alone where people sought to kill him My fayorite character in history;
 J. E H.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
A Story of the War.
Willinnantic.

It was in the time of the Revolution. Many soldiers were needed and MT. Stark and his two sons, John and Will liam, were going to enlist in the army.
 John was 19 years of age and Will liam was 21. Both were old enough to enter the army. They had always wanted to go and fight but their mother had always said No"
 But now, as their father was going, she told them they might go also.
 The boys and their father left the little cabin one rainy morning with heavy hearts, for they knew not whether they would ever see the little sister and brave mother they had left.
 The two boys and their father were enlisted in the same regiment and al- ways fought side by side until one ter rible day MT. Stark was shot and fell wounded to the ground. The two boys rushed bravely on and helped to win a
 Word was sent to Mrs. Stark that her husband was wounded and she brilliant victory.
 As soon as he was strong enough she took him home to the little cabin among the mountains, where he slowly regained his strength. But he never fought another battle for the war soon ended, and his sons returned none the worse for their adventures and very much surprised 10 gee their father vel, and strong again.
 Now that the war was over, they went back to work on the old farm and l lived very happily, for none had been l taken from the family circle. ANNA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
HIGH COST OF HUNTINc.

Now it is the high cost of hunting, as well as living. The sportsman has had to bear a burden of expense for g number of years for this pleasure, and the end Is not yet. He seems to be an easy mark for the money raisers and as those who cannot af- ford to pay the toll fall out and give up their favorite sport, the others have to make up the loss. Today the hunter even the fellow who only gets a day off now and then, and is satis- fled to chase the fox, the partridge. quail or squirrel, has a bill of expense facing him, and yet in his healthfuI roaming through the countryside he does less harm than the unarmed stroller with cane and cigarette.
 To go hunting today. license must first be procured, which permits one to hunt but provides no place. The rent of preserve and the cost of stocking one are not small, the gun and the dog must be had to make a kill, while ammunition is an import ant accessory. It is in this item that the increase in the cost of hunting is at present confined The cost of cart ridges is increasing because the price of lead and nickel is higher, says the British war office. This means there must be better craftsmanship and at the same time an advance in the cost of each bird. Hunting will soon be- come luxury which only the rich can afford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

Uncle Jed was very much interested in letter one little girl wrote to the Circle in which she told how her mother taught her to make dolls of corncobs to impersonate the little girls she wished to go out of doors and play with. That was a very primitive fashion of doll making and it is the way of half the world today. All little girls have to have dolls, even those born in the wilds of Africa have rough dolls with the style of the hair so well initiated that it can be told to what tribe they belong. In Korea the dolls are made of straw; in South America and India cane with crosspieces for arms are dressed up. In the Sandwich Islands the doll is a stone rolled up in a banana leaf, and on other Pacific ocean islands half of the husk of 8 coooanut is used and the little girls whose parents are savages have just as good time with these rude dolls as ours have with their pretty and expen- sive ones. This is a great big world, and the little children in the bush are as dearly beloved as those in the me- tropolis, and if their playthings are cruder they have just as much fun.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
REPuRLlcAN VICTORY.

The republican victory in Hartford fin democratic weather, with such a decisive majority, is taken to indicate the general trend of the voters throughout the state and the reunit- ing of the republican forces for the continued success of the Grand Old Party throughout the state and coun- try. And why shouldn't it? Hartford is normally republican, but internal troubles, which rent the party there and turned it democratic, are over come, and 1t has recovered. This re- versal of power shows that the people are not to be cajoled into electing a man to office just because he is set up before them on a party ticket They want a man in the first place, one in whom confidence can be placed to ad- minister the affairs of city, state or country for their best interests, one who Is known as man of judgment and sound business ability, and not liable 10 fly off the handle in chasing a hobby or rainbow. Merit is recog- nized in the daily balance sheet of dealings with men and affairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Hannah L. MoVeiqh of Norwich: Thank you very much for the lovely book you awarded me. I have read it and found it very interesting.
 Mary Corcoran of Taftville; Many thanks for the lovely book you sent me. I have read it through, and some of my friends have read 1t and think 1t is very interesting. Once more, many thanks for the book.
 Alice [. Stone of Hampton: Many thanks for the book, Lost in the Can yon. I have read it and think it very interesting.
 Bessie cerooran of Taftville: I wish to thank you very much for the pretty book you sent me I am very well pleased with it and think I will enjoy reading it.
 Mary Tomeeko of Warrenville: am very much pleased with the book you sent me. have it nearly read through. l was surprised to get it, and hope l may win another one soon.
 Myrtle Swain of North Stonington: I thank you very much for the nice book Was surprised when l received it.
 Louisa krauss of Taftville: Received my book. Thank you very very much. I was very glad to get prize. Ruth B. McCoIlum of Mansfield De- pot Many thanks for prize book. It is fine
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
A FIRST YEAR HIGH SCHOOL.

For the parents who have to give much attention to the question of dress for children attending high school, the establishment of a first year high school at Dayton, O., is cal- culated to meet the problem. Princi- pal J. H. Painter, through the United States bureau of education, in speak ing of the educational experiment there, whereby the school children are segregated in a special high school for the first year after graduation from grammar school, says: There is a tendency on the part of the older high school pupils to overdress and adopt the styles and fashions that make them seem more mature in na- ture and appearance. The younger pupils are quick to initiate the dress and manners of their older school mates. This leads them into indiscre- part of childhood. The expense of overdressing falls heavily upon most families and tends to discourage many parents from keeping their children in school"
 There is much food for thought in this new idea of keeping the pupils within their years and having them gain their impressions from the teach CT and studies for a year beyond the grammar school rather than place them with the older pupils to lose the simplicity of childhood in manner and dress, their development being more natural without the influence of the older pupils. This Is a new de- parture in school life which will in- terest every parent and school au- thority.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
AN EASTER SURPRISE,

It was few days before Easter when Bunny Rabbit found he had not enough eggs. So he went to a hen and asked her:
 Please will you lay an egg for me"
 The hen said: Yes, I will, Bunny"
 She found a nice box of hay and said: Hero is just the place to lay an egg for Bunny Rabbit"
 So she sat down and laid an egg Gut cut ca da-c cut"
 MT Rat heard the old hen and said; There is an egg for me-
 Mrs. Hen saw him rake the egg, and told Mir Cat.
 MT. Cat said: "Is he fat rat?"
 Mrs. Hen said: Yes, very fat one"
 T will go after him." said MT. Cat.
 MT. Cat ran and caught MT. Rat by the coat collar.
 Mir. Rat said: Who is that being so rough with me?" Drop that egg!" said MT. Cat. Then Bunny came and put the egg into a bag, and was walking down the fill. when he heard, Bow wow be- hind him Bunny ran as fast as he could, anu just got into his hole in time
 ' There he boiled the eggs hard and i had the rabbit artist paint them. Then Bunny put his eggs into a wheelbar- row and made a little nest on the l lawn and filled it with the pretty eggs.
 ] Easter morning came, and Tom and Eva dressed as quick as they could and ran out on the lawn Tom said; T have found a nest of
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
rb. aou Mhn Msnt Flshina.

One bright spring morning Ieckle- faced lad awoke early and went nsn- ing. He wore pair of blue overalis and a straw hat. He took with him his The dog was thin and had white fur with a brown spot on it's back. The dogs name was Spot
 The boy carried a long, crooked nsh- pole. It was a long walk to the lake and he grew very tired and hungry on the way, so he sat down to rest. Very soon he fell asleep and slept for half an hour, when all of a sudden he heard something whistle and he awoke. What could it be?
 He ran as fast as he could to where he thought the sound came from. not missing his dog. All of sudden he heard the sound again, but this time he knew where 1t came from and ran on till he came to the railroad track. When he got there the train was just rushing by and the little dog that was on the track belonged to him. He call ed the dog by it's name, but 1t was too late, the dog had been run over and was killed.
 Your friend,
 JESSIE BREHANT.
 ygylIlsv,o yf(o
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Gretchen and the Wolf.

Gretchen was eleven years old when her mother died and left three children in her care.
 They lived in a log cabin in the woods Her father was wood cutter, Gretchen's mother had taught her all kinds of housework. When her moth CT was dying she called Gretchen to the bedside and told her about the baby sister who was stolen from the cradle by a wolf.
 She told her to take good care of baby Rose and not let a wolf take her.
 About three weeks after her mother died her father came in and told her he must go for corn to make bread, and that she must lock the door and not let the wolves frighten her. for he would be gone two days and nights.
 He had not been gone long when she heard a noise in the yard, so she went to see what was the matter with the hens and to look for eggs.
 She left the door of the house open and when she came back there was wolf in the room. Her mother had told her wolves were afraid of fire, so she took a piece of wood from the fire and threw it at the worlf. She took the baby and boys and went in an- other room and locked the door. She put the table and chairs against the door. When the wolves put their
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
WHAT IS A PRoeREssIvE2

The intentions and statements of Colonel Roosevelt are being found to be subject to violent changes accord ing te his actions and words, so that there Ras not so much surprise when he changed his mind about conducting his campaign and determined to cir oulate rather than stay at home. By taking tue stump he indicates that he was not perfectly satisfied with the progress being made. Declaring that he should make no tours, he suddenly changed his mind and hit the trail to Maine and the west Now he is try ing to talk his progressive ideas to the south to help out his showing at Chicago.
 In his address at Louisville, Ky, Colonel Roosevelt devoted much of his time to defining a progressive and at lacking the presidents claim to be- ing such in American politics. He said: Every man who fights fear lessly and effectively against special privilege in any form is a progressive, but he who upholds privileges, and fAvors the special interests is a reac- tionary." In his insinuation that Taft is not a progressive, he has reason for overlooking the stand and achievement of the president in his three and a half years. President Taft has been unceasing in his stand and action against special intere,ts, in his atti- tude on Canadian reciprocity, his rec ommendation of parcels post, his non partisan judicial appointments, the ex- tension of the powers of the interstate commerce commission for the further control of railroads, the bringing of the worl1ingmen's compensation act to 8 successful issue, the enforcement of the sherman antitrust law without fear or favor, the extension of foreign markets to the benefit of American capital and labor, the corporation tax, and the reorganization of the customs service and the punishment of the frauds exposed.
 Roosevelt should not fail to recall his own estimation of Taft, the truth of which has been amply demonstrat- ed, expressed in these words: If elected he has shown by his deeds that he will be president of no class, but of the people as whole; he can be trusted to stand stoutly against the two real enemies of our democracy against the man who to please one class would undermine the whole foundation of orderly liberty, and against the man who in the interests of another class would secure business prosperity by sacrificing every right of the working people"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

Q.-We read in the 10th chapter and the 9th verse of the Gospel of John the following words of the Savior "Ali that ever came before me are thieves and robbers" Who are referred to by the terms "thieves and rObbers? Ch- N. F.)
 Answer-The Lord Jesus was nar- rating a parable Illustrating certain arrangements and conditions. EVery sheepfold must of necessity nave door or gate and this would be for the use of the shepherd and the sheep' As stated in verse 1, any person attenp1- ing to enter the sheepfold in any otheI way than by the door would be thlet and a robber Our Lord Jesus, as the Shepherd" by fulfilling the terms or the Law Covenant entered the door and secured all the blessings and privileges which had been promised n fbe Taw. The Scribes and Pharisees -"the thieves and robbers the other hand had been endeavoring to "cIirnb up some other way by hypocritical observance of the letter or the Law. rather than by heart op. servance and fulhllment of the spirh of the Law Jesus, as the Good Shep- herd" laid down His life for the sheen" The Scribes and Pharisees nerIected the interests of the people and were engaged in seeking their own gain-wealth and famo-Whlle plous'S posing as religious leaders.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
THE GREAT BRITAIN COAL
 STRIKE.

It was the cause of surprise as well as regret that the vote to end the coal strike in Great Britain was not more decisive. Eager te get into the pits, many neglected to vote, others hold ing off with the belief that better rates would be secured accounts for the situation now before the strikers executive committee How human na- ture changes is shown by the reversal of attitude of the English and Welsh miners. The latter were the leaders in urging the strike. but were strong for resumption of work, while the English pitmen, who were loath to strike, are holding out for continu- ance
 With the indications that majority of the miners favor & continuance, the fact that the executive committee holds that two-thirds vote is neces- sary to vote a continuance, the same as when a national strike is declared, points to their attitude being in favor of ending the difference, and that they will advise the men to return to work. It is to be hoped that such will be the advice and that it will be needed. The men have lost $60,O0O, GOO in wages and in consequence of the strike indus trial activity in the country has been prostrated and 100000 are out of employment. Industries had no pro- vision in the way of fuel, being in the same condition as the railroads of this country in the coal trouble here in 1902. The fact that industries are re- suming operations and that coal prices are dropping points to the belief that the men will go back. In the event of a determination to continue dire re- suits are likely to follow and mean that the government would be re- quired to call out the troops to pro- tect those who return to work. Such a situation would be a calamity in view of the present situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
A Tramp.

Once upon time there was tramp who had stolen his living for many years. One day he came to a farm house. On 8 bench were four pies. "Oh! Now is my chance, and no one will know who took themi"
 All of & sudden something said: Stop! Stopl"
 Then he said: Tt is wrong to steal. I will ask the housewife for a crust of bread and she may give me one of her pies"
 Then he went to the door and asked for the bread
 The wife said: Have one If my pies, hungry traveler!"
 This the tramp took, with thanks.
 He then thanked God, too, for call ing him away from theft.
 BERTRAND BElNWAY, Age 10.
 North Sterling.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
THE POOR ORPHAN BOY.

It was the severe winter of the year 1899. The wind was blowing sharply and the fields and streets were covered in snow, when a poor little boy begged for food or aims from some of the passersby.
 He was standing on West Forty eighth street, in the large city of New York. He was thinly clad and with out ccat of any description; and the little fellow was blue with cold.
 His cry, which rose ever and anon, was:
 T am without food, shelter or friends. Help me. for the love of God!'
 Large numbers of people moved on without even noticing the little or phan
 About this time charitable school boy coming along with his books and dinner took pity and save him his din- ner
 The priest of the parish. q certain Father Downs, was informed of this poor boy by the schoolboy, and the priest, preaching to his parishioners, | told them of the poor boy. 4 doctor whose boy had been killed two weeks before took the lad, saving God had taken his boy away. but He had sent him another in return
 AGNES HANLON, Age F. TaftVii,c
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
My Dog.

My dogs name is Robin. He is a spaniel with long, curly, golden brown hair. He is about seven years old.
 Robin belonged to Grandma but being very fond of children he spent much of his time with US. until finally he remained altogether.
 Now, after he has a bath he will go to Grandma's, and remain there the rest of the day.
 In winter time he likes to lie near the fire.
 Robin is a very intelligent dog. When he wants a drink he will put his paw up and scratch you. Then if you pay no attention to him he will follow you about until you give him what he wants.
 We all love Robin very much be- cause he is so affectionate. If you pat him he will sit down beside you; and if you stop patting him he will put his paw to remind you he is still there.
 ALICE DRISCOLL, Age 10.
 &oT-ui iCh
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
By Name and Nature tho Same.

Dear Uncle Jed; Silas Low was a lazy boy, and he lived in the country. Silas was not very fond of work, and when his father told him to get a pail of water, or anything else, he would stand around thinking of it, and then do It.
 At school he wrote his name (Slas) $. Low; and soon the boys all called him Slow"
 After he got out of school he tried selling papers in the village. but while he was resting, or looking in the store windows, all the other boys would sell all their papers. Silas never got along in the world very well, because he was too slow.
 Your nephew,
 WILLIAM DURR, Age 12. Norwich Town