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Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
A Ride on an Elephant.

"Now, Uncle Henry" said Cecil, I've will have a new game. You shall be an elephant, Mabel and Harold shall ride on your back, and will be the driver"
 "Oh. indeed" said Uncle Henry. that is a very fine game but wait a minute before we begin. How would it be if you were the elephant Harold the driver and Mabel and l rode up- on your back
 "Oh, you couldn't" laughed Cecil. You would fall off. Why. I couldn't carry you a yard! Now, then, we are all ready. Please go down on your hands and knees"
 Down went kind Uncle Henry and off they started the three children laughing merrily and declaring that their uncle was the best elephant that had ever lived.
 ADELE DEMUTH, Age 12.
 Rattle ~
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
THE POLITICAL PACE.

There appears to be no doubt the political campaign of 1912 is going to be unusually personal hence excep- tionany nasty and disgusting to cit izens who like dignity and decency and clean politics.
 The bull moosers in this state show ed their mettle by giving orders to a private corporation 10 control a recOg- nized lobbyist over whom the said cor poration had no control The action was confessed to be irregular, and the party repudiated it, much to it's cred it: but Colonel Roosevelt's waspish manner and habit of taunting those who oppose him with their shortcom- ings warrant the expectation that he will make the campaign hot.
 MT. Hearst. who is really a nonde- script in politics. assails Bryan in this form:
 The platform is BFyan's. and is a characteristic combination of Bryan's ignorance and egotism.
 The tariff plank reflects Bryan 6 free trade views and recalls Bryan's attitude as a congressman. At that time he called manufacturers robbers and the workingmen 'beggars.'
 The plank for presidential prinar- les is worse than worthless. MT. Bryan. like many other delegates. re- pudiated his instructions. denied the right of the people through presiden- tial primaries. assumed a superior right for himself. and not only re- fused 10 vote for Champ Clark but did his worst to defeat Champ Clark, the choice of the people of his state, and his district. There will be other delegates to other conventions as dis creditable as Mir Bryan with as little morality, and as little sense of decency as Mir. Bryan"
 IL seems to us these evidences for a hot personal campaign are unmis- talEable. and that expectations of such contest are warranted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
she Ran Away From Every one.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to write to you about "In Fun" I've run away from every one; l we come down here to hide, with the dear flowers and grass and birds, here in the meadow wide; and by and by my nurse will say, Where can Matilda bel" and when she looks, and looks, and looks, she'll worry dreadfully. and she will call and call and caIl but all the while I'll stay here where the birds sing, and the grass and flowers
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES.

In one respect little birds resemble little children. They have big appe- tites. Song birds you know, begin to appear in March and increase in num- bers until June, when they commence to grow fewer until about this time of year, when the seasons last f1edg- lings are on the wing. These big ap- petites for insects make the birds very useful to gardeners and farmers, but we should never have known anything about it had not men with alert minds and sharp eyes watched them and learned of the facts. The thrushes and warblers and vireos and robins and wrens and sparrows and phoe- bes and grosbeaks keep down the in- sects which would become pests but for the big appetites of the little birds in the nest, and young birds are most numerous when the insects are most numerous, so they do not lack food. The birds make long days and a pair of grosbeaks watched for F hours never brought less than two young caterpillars to their nest on any re- turn they made. The chickadees pick up plant lice and spiders and a pair brought their mouths full six times in 13 minutes. Watched wrens have been seen to bring Ill insects and spiders to their young in an hour and three quarters. All the birds gather ing insects for their young destroy millions every day, which if they lived would produce billions and vegetation
 would be eaten up by them. This is
 why states make laws to protect use full birds and why every one should
 be kind to them. Without the help of Gods creatures man would not be able
 to live on the earth. Keep your eyes
 open and your minds alert.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
A Visit to My uneIe's.

Dear Uncle Jed: I will tell you some of the things I saw. did and got. Monday I got F eggs and I saw two little rabbits. Every morning gave the rabbits sweet clover, the hens whole corn, the chickens cracked corn. Major and Jack. the dogs. also fed.
 My cousin and I do the dishes to- gether
 My uncle mows down the hay. He has a little chicken which has nc eyes. I think it must look very funny Most chickens have eyes.
 LOTTIE A. NELL, Age 10. Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
WINNERs oF PRIzE BOOKS.

1-EtheI V. J. Erickson, Mansfield Center, Lena Wingo the Mohawk, :" by Edward s. Ellis
 2-Adele Demuth of Baltic-"Gram- mar School Boys of Gridley," by Irv- ing Hancock.
 9-Edna caIkins of Kissimine Fla Grammar School Boys in the Woods" by Irving Hancock
 4-Benjamin Carey of Norwich Honest Ned" by Edward s. Ellis.
 5-EtheI T. Morgan of Jewett City -"The Clowns Protege," by James Otis.
 6-Rose Monty of South Canter- bury-"Annie Wynkoop, Artist" by Adelaide L, Rouse
 Alta Dodge of Plainfield-"He- riots Choice" by Rosa N. Carey,
 s-6lanohe Lucier of Taftville- Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll.
 Winners of books may call at the Bulletin business office for them al any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday
 Two books still remain uncalle( for. If not called for by September Il the awards will be annulled.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

the floor and do a good many things little girls can do.
 My dogs name is Ponta. He bar.ks pretty loud when people go past, have two little tiger kittens that will play. I call them Milley and Pansy.
 AGNES RUPPRECHT, Age 9. Gurleyville.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
EthsPs Dog Hazel.

Dear Uncle Jed: Our school closed June 14th.
 Our teacher had man come with a pair of horses and take all to ride. When we came back we had a pie nic in a grove back of the school house.
 My sister, brothers, and myself are very happy to know that we are to have the same teacher next year. We all love her very much.
 This vacation we helped papa and mamma. We have earned quite a lot of money hoeing, pulling weeds, and picking berries.
 Our uncle sent us a lovely little puppy last fall. Her name is Hazel She can do several tricks and minds well. ETHEL T. MORGAN, Age 10. .JeWett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
VIE BLOOD TESTS FOR TYPHOID

The medical scientists have reached a point where they believe healthy persons carry round typhoid germs to the peril and injury of their neigh bors.
 In a town in New Jersey where there are thirty-two cases of typhoid. the disease was traced to a well-kept dairy, and blood tests made upon the manager showed that there were ty- phoid germs in his blood and that the disease emanated from him. In con- sequence the dairy was closed and the business ruined.
 Typhoid is a filth disease which for generations has been thought to have been spread by polluted water: then it was discovered that Typhoid Nary and her brother who had recovered from the disease. never got rid of the germs: now it has been found that a man who never had the disease, a man of cleanly habits. has the germs in his blood and they do not harm him. IL is getting to look as if the so-called typhoid germ was something else.
 It will take these medical scientists a long time to be convinced of error. but a theory SO inconsistent as this, SO against the we'll being of the in- dividual, should soon be proven false. If this is true, what healthy person has any security for his freedom?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
Lie on the Farm.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am a little girl and go to school every day, like to go very much. My teacher is Miss Frances M. Bliss.
 We live on a farm about ene-half mile from the village of Gurleyville. Nv father has lot of cattle, two horses. hens and chickens.
 have three brothers and three sis ters
 I help mamma wash dishes, sweep
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

sway all day. I'll let her call the whole day long, I'll play I have not heard. Oh, no, shan't, dear birdl It's just a little lovely bunch of flow CTS that I got, when was off wonder, in the big old pasture lots, there grow ing there so many, but no one knows, you see: only the sun and birds and clouds, and butterflies and me. pick ed, and picked, you'd never guess I'd taken them at all, there were such lots 1t did not show. Then l heard some one call, and I ran home. So no one knows the secret yet, you see; only the sun and bird and clouds and but terf1ies and me. ROSE MONTE.
 So. Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
Likes to Go to sohnnI.

Dear Uncle Jed: I live in the coun- try. My father has two pigs and a few hens. I have a bulldog named Sherlock. He will sit up and jump. He will roll over, but he doesn't like to.
 three months vacation. We will have a picnic at the end of the term. like to live in the country.
 CLARENCE B. SPICER, Age 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
How Monkey Made Cat Soup.

You have perhaps heard of people cooking live Holsters, but did you ever hear of such a cruel thing as making soup out of a live cat?
 It is safe to guess that you never did and I do not presume that any human being ever attempted it, not even a Chinaman, who is said to be quite fond of eating cooked rats.
 But it is related for a fact that a mischievous monkey once did attempt to make soup out of a little live kit ten. The monkey had seen the cook place live Holsters in a kettle over the fire and concluded one day to imi- tate the experiment. Having no lob ster at hand he decided to substitute poor Pussy for the lobster. The cook was going to boil some beans, and had just placed a saucepan full of cold water on the fire and left the kitchen for a moment. Seizing the kitten by the back of the neck the monkey doused her plump into the saucepan and clapped on the lid. It was a very lucky thing for Pussy that the water was not hot, and the cook returned in time to save her from being drowned and to catch Mir. Monkey in his mis- chief
 BLANCHE LUCIER, Age 10.
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
The Death of Master Tommy Rock.

The Death of Master Tommy Rock.
 One day pair of rocks chose for their home the hollow of a tree. They were very happy in their new home, for they knew no rowing sportsman could harm them if they stayed in their nest
 By and by the eggs matched and out came five little baby rocks. When the rocks were large enough to un- derstand her, their mother told them about the dangers of a gun. She begged of them never to leave the nest unless they first asked her per mission.
 But one fine. sunny day towards the last part of May, the oldest rock of the five (his name was Tommy said | that he did not care to be ruled over by any one. and that he was going to have nice walk among the grass and daisies for an hour.
 | His mother was greatly alarmed and 1 cried out
 Come back! Come back! There is a man over there who has a gun in i his hand and he will surely shoot you.'
 But Master Tommy Rock flew down l and perched on twig and began pluming his breast, all the time talk ing of doing just as he pleased. He said:
 l T don't care a bit for any gun you see. I am tired of the caution you | bestow l mean to have my way and I shall go or stay just as I please. D
 His mother said: q only wish to guide until you are wise and fit to | go alone. For have seen much more of life and of danger and more than you, my child. I am sure that man means to do some evil thing. So please come back and wait ten min utes here and then We shall all take ramble in the meadow"
 But Master Tommy Rock chattere6 out: Don't care! Don't care!" And off he flew from his brothers in the tree and lighted on the field so beau tiful and green. But, alas! A loud shot-bang- was heard. and the birt faint and dying rolled over on the grass.
 The mother cried out: There there, l told you sol I warned vol with parents thoughtful truth anC you see that I was right when I trieC to make you come back"
 A melancholy look did poor MasteI Tommy Rock give, and cried, just a! he drew his last breath: Mother dear, forgive me and tell my brethreI that disobedience caused my death
 All the rocks when they had heart l about it said that he well deserved hi! fate and that he should not have don as he did. And you may be sur that the other little rocks always dit as they were told.
 ETHEL V. J. ERICKSON, Age IS.
 Mansfield Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
Charley Knows What He Wants.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am little boy eight years old. went to school ev- cry day last year. My studies are reading, writing, arithmetic, spelling, drawing, geography, history, physiolo- gy, and singing.
 I like my school very much I like to sing.
 I want Santa Claus to bring me a violin this Christmas, so I can learn to play
 My school is out for the summer va cation. I am visiting my aunt in the country.
 CHARLES PERKINS. South Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
Carnival Day.

February 26th was Carnival Day here. In the morning all the school children, six hundred in number marched from the schoolhouse down on Broaway and up to the band stand where they all sang America" Then they all went home for the morning.
 In the afternoon I and two other girls. went down to the dock and went for sail In a boat called the 'Lillie.'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

We sailed down the lake past Cypress and Paradise Islands and around Fleming's Island and back to the dock. We then went up and rode on the merry go-round and bought some can dy and peanuts. We walked round awhile and then went home, having spent a very enjoyable afternoon.
 EDNA CALKINS, Age 12. Kissimmee, Fla
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
Plainfeld
Kitty Gray.

I have a little kitten; it's name is Kitty Gray. It is gray and white. Its eyes are big and blue
 When the baby cries 1t looks around to see where the sound comes from.
 The kitten likes to see you work. When mamma blacks the stove the kitten tries to get the cloth between his paws. When I wash the floor the kitten sits and watches me
 Sometimes it gets it's paw in the water. When it does 1t shakes its paw.
 ADA A MARRIOTT, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Portland.-Town Clerk IT. C. Flood is anticipating starting a card system in connection with his duties as town clerk. This would do away with many of the books and make @ most sa'is- factory system. Cards are now being used for vital statisuc accounts.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
RuIss for Young Writers.

l. 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 will be given preference. Do not use over 260 words.
 4 Original stories or letters only will be used.
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Un- cle Jed, Bulletin O61ce.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
For peru Rubber countrv.

Lima. Peru. Aug. 14.-Special Com missioner Loree accompanied by the United States and British eonsuls, left the city of Iquitos yesterday for the Putumayo rubber district to in- vestigate the atrocities reported to have occurred there.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Lord Mersey finds that Captain Lord of the Californian carried his caution to an extreme! This is the reason, of course, he couldn't carry his valor five miles further north.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

History does not confirm the idea that great agitators for reform proved to be men of God They have often proven to be weak in character when they were supposed to be strong.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Miss g. M. Fry has been appointed bailif of King Edwards famous schools, and she is the first woman bailif ever appointed in Great Brit ain. Woman's sphere is everywhere broadening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Where Captain Smith of the Titanic made a mistake, according to the Eng fish court of inquiry. was when he handed to Mir Ismay the wireless warning of icebergs (which Ismay put in his pocket), instead of posting it in the chart room for all of the Titan ics officers to see.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

There are 7O.OOO.OOO people in Rus sia who can neither read nor write. No wonder the czar thinks it is neces- sary to hold them down by main force.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

When a bull moose gazes into the political field he cannot see any re- publican party and only very small democratic force. Everybody is ant tered!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

From the various reports it looks as if the progressives were bent upon running a good-Lord- good devil campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

The mikado of Japan. recently de- ceased, was the 122d representative of the ruling family. there having been no break in their authority for 2,6O0 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

e Congress does hate to see the tariff taken out of politics. That would be a real political purifier, but President Taft in his good work seems to be getting the support of neither congress nor the people.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

The democratic workingmen should read Dr. Wilson's books, then they would know his views on aliens, free trade and other things right from himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

The political regard for the dear people is means to an end. The people are of small account to most men after they have been delegated with power.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

President Taft served four adminis- trations with honor, and his own ad- ministration will have the right color in history.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

A croquet set in the backyard keeps kids where they cannot be run down by automobiles or get beyond their depth in water
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
Jack the Giant.

Jack the Giant.
 About a thousand years ago there lived a great giant whose name was Jack.
 He was as tall as the mountains and the earth trembled when he walked.
 He lived in cave down by the sea, and near this cave the waves beat all day and night He was very selfish and stole all the fishermen's nets. The fishermen suffered a great loss by such giant
 One day Jack said: "I am going fishing" In a little while he pulled in a large salmon. He threw out his line again and soon had a bite. and ali at once he was pulled into the water and was pulled out to sea.
 The people were so glad that they had a great reception. If he did not drown l hope he will be a better giant.
 JEFFERY corr, Age IA. s,1,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

The New England bull moose doesn't put on the front that a Kansas bull moose does The Kansas bull moose carries his antlers high.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Ansonis.-A. r. Bromley, formerly secretary of the Ansonia r. M. c. A., is now located In Quincy, Mass, where he is secretary of the association and where he has been most successful
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Mir. Hearst is freely telling what he thinks of Mir. Bryan in scorching words and the Colonel may be ex- pected to tan Hearst later on.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

The new heater invented to keep limousines warm in cold weather should be thought of as a comfort, not as a possible peril in time of accident
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Schepps has shown that a reckless villain has to put up a fine front to conceal himself. The wolf hid with the sheep.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Happy thought for today: It is easier to enlist a husband than to discharge him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

We know what the matter with Kansas is. It lacks that healthy and dependable balance which marks con- servative states.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Let us hope Roosevelt will cam paign through the south. We all de- sire to see him split the solid south in two.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Many a young man Is smoking up his chances in life with his cigarette and is totally oblivious to 1t
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15

Somebody did golden deed,
 Somebody proved a friend in need. Somebody sang a beautiful song, Somebody smiled the whole day long.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-15
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDG-
 MENT.

5ernice Green of Wnlimantic: l thank you very much for the nice book I received from you. I think a book is very nice prize.
 Louis Pollock, Eagleville: I received a prize book for which I am thank ing you. l read it through and en joyed it very much.
 Beatrice Kendall of Versailles:
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-20

A large shipment OF new rugs was one
Of the shipments that has been claiming
attention the last few days. The rug
department Of this store is one OF the
most important.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-20
SATURDAY, July 20, 1912.
SOCIETY
TOHILL-CRUISE

Miss Alta Cruise and j. Station
Tohill were married Sunday, July
7th, at the Christian parsonage by
Rev. Daniels, pastor of the First
Christian church of La Junta,
Colo. They arrived in Monte Wis
ia Tuesday morning where they
will make their home. Mr.. Tohill
is one of the editors of the Graphic
and has lived here the greater
part of his life. He has many
friends who join in wishing him
and his bride happy and pros
porous future.
st. Stephens Guild of the Epis-
copal church met Monday with
Mrs. w. M. Vastine. After the
general business meeting social
hour was enjoyed and a dainty
luncheon served. Those present
were:
Mesdamcs Robinson, Wells Patterson,
Fletcher, Fisher, Frnncklin, Shellabar.
ger, and Misses Anna Ruble and Madge
Wells.
The Friday Embroidery club
were entertained at the home of
Mrs. II. l.. kloepfel FriGay after
noon. Two contests were enjoyed
in which Mrs +. =. Merchant WAS
the winner Of a water color in the
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-20
BY FASsETT's DEPARTMENT STORE
The theory yesterday often the practice Of today and the
d;scard of tomorrow.-Business Builder

This is especially noticeable in busi-
ness, new methods have to constantly
be brought INTO play to keep the bust
ness institution on the upward move.
AS an illustration take the way Of hand
ling mems clothing, it was only very
few years ago that this was all carried
in stacks, then it was hung upon racks
and now the successful merchant must
carry the same in glass display cases.
And when it comes to the tailoring and
manufacturing OF clothing there is not
any comparison with the methods in
vogue 10 years ago.
Joseph Southworth and wife have
gone back to Illinois to spend couple
OF weeks in their former home com
munity. They will be there in time to
get taste Of the hot weather.
We have opened up 5000 shipment
OF Fall underwear this week.
Harry Loss returned Monday from
weeks camping trip. He reports
very pleasant and enjoyable time. Has
a number Of kodak pictures to prove
that he caught some fish.
We are making showing Of new Fall
suits. The celebrated Palmer garment
is the kind that we have for you. Look
in our show window, the south one Of
the Dry Goods room and see what style
and quality these possess.
We covered our wants on some 200
sacks OF sugar this week as the market
advanced 10c on the sack. Beet sugar
costs now s6.18 on the wholesale market.
We received the large part Of car
load OF stone ware the fore part Of this
week. Stoneware is something that
you have to buy in car load lots to be
able to handle to any advantage.
Miss Clella Merchants mother and
sister arrived Wednesday for a months
visit.