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The Harrison times., 1912-03-09

The other contests, although
eelipsed in interest, are nevertheless
attracting attcotion, A dozen can.
didutcs are shcling the woods more
or less Systematically often taking
advantage Of the crowds assembled
at various places to witness the
main show, and again gum shoeig
about quietly patching up fences
John II, Page aud W. *, Surridgc
are cAdcoyodng 10 convince the
voters that each is the best fitted to
direct the affairs of the Department
Of Agriculture, Col j. G. Colquitt
and John NJ, Oothout are working
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
HIGH PRICE OF BEEF.

The steady soaring in the price of beef until 1t has reached its highest point has been the means of starting another investigation by the govern ment. When it gets to such stage that the coal and beef barons place the price of commodities further and further away from the reach of the people, it is time something was done to find out why they should not give the people a square deal.
 Both, fortunately, come at a time when the people are best able to get along without them. The reports, how ever, do not show that they are doing So, particularly in regard to beef. It is found that for ten months of the fiscal year the exports of meats have exceeded a like period last year by over a million a month and there have been heavy receipts of meat in eastern de- pots. The bureau of statistics shows that at seven western markets for the four months ending with April, the receipt of livestock was greater than at any similar period in the past ten years. This does not bear out the claim of the packers that the high price is due to a scarcity of cattle, and at the same time the receipt of large quantities of meat by the large cities shows that the people are buying the usual amount and paying what is de- manded.
 The government recently failed in its prosecution, but is not dismayed. IL, however. has an important duty to perform in the investigation. and the result may be another suit against the packers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN

Here is a list of things for you to think on when you get the blues. They are but creature comforts, to be sure, but creature comforts have a certain pagan, non moral power to soothe the soul peculiar power which neither religion nor philosophy possess. Think then, when the universe is all tangled and you are a-weary of the world, and Efe's problems are too much for you, and the isness of the is seems over shadowed by the wasness of the might be-think on these things:
 A chimney, that draws well. A lamp that does not smoke.
 Real cream. Sweet, perfect butter. A fat book, containing a bully story.
 that will last a week.
 4 good bed waiting for you with open arms when you are sleepy and tired. A spring of pure water. A wood, in summer, with long grass, and a brook. A new friend, who has never heard any of your jokes A woman whose face lights up when she sees you. A man (if you're a womn) who likes you and is afraid of you. Miraculously finding a twenty dollar gold piece every time you put your hand in your pocket. Owning a slave, your very own. Shoes that don't hurt Strawberries. , The power to enjoy all these things
 and not be ashamed of yourself.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
PARCELS POST BILLS.

There are before congress at least three bills which have to do with par cels posts. The endorsement recently of the Bourne biH by Postmaster Gen elal Hitchcock will call particular at tsntion to that measure, which, how ever has not yet been considered by either house. The bill is calculated to favor local business without doing great injury to the larger trade. By the bill there would be postal zones established with different rates, and at the same time consolidate the third and fourth classes of mail matter. For rural or city delivery a rate of five cents for the first pound and a cent a pound up to eleven pounds would be the charge thereafter, It is drawn to overcoms tae fiat rate, which it is thought would be impractical in q country of this size.
 A Dill calling for the flat rate is be- fore congress, however, and is known as the Sulzer bill. In neither of these bills, however Is there any provision for recompeRsng the express compa ; n!es for such business as they womb lurn ever to the government to De handled by parcels post, This, how ever, Is the prominent provision of the Cooke bill, the advocates of which maintain that the government will clear many millions yearly from the operation of parcels post, Naturally. the express companies favor this of ths three, but the eRinien of Pestmas- ter General Hitchcock is unqualified when he endorses the Bourne bill Ina placing of this bill as an amendment to the Pesteffiee appropriation bill by the senate would be the means of get= tihg il up fer aR early conference,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
CHANGEABLE LEADER.

As fickle as ever, Colonel Roosevelt hardly seems to know his own mind or the question of the temporary chair manship at Chicago when the national republican convention opens June 18 Personally he is opposed to Senator Root because Root has come out for Taft. His advisers have informed him that it would be unWise to insist on the opposition to Root, for many of the Colonel's followers are for the senator. This bothers Roosevelt. He never likes to take advice and his latest dec- laration is that he will not indorse Root, but will make a fight to place his man in the position of temporary chairman This rally Is like a forlorn hope. What backing he has for the nomination is not with him on that point.
 The Colonel is proving a poor practi- toner of his preaching. He has con- ducted a campaign in which he has had much to say about the bosses and the rule of the people. When it comes to applying his doctrines to personal use he cannot resist his controlling pas sicn, which is to be the boss himself. For that reason, any denial he makes that he will be at the Chicago conven- ton has to be taken with a grain of salt. He has changed his mind on be- coming candidate, on reciprocity, on he temporary chairmanship, and il now looks very much as if he will do IS 1t is expected he will, and be the ,eader of his own candidacy at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
A LESSON FROM THE DANES.

In the effort that is being made to secure cheaper money for the farmers to permit the increasing of their busi- ness, Denmark offers an example and lesson that will be of much profit here. That country, which has but about 15.00O square miles. supports at least two and half million people in very good condition, and at the same time sends out of the country, butter, bacon and eggs conservativeIy estimat- ed at $150,O0O.000.
 It is a country of no very rich people and no illiteracy. Great stress is put on education, and it is compulsory every one over seven being able to read and write. Through this the country has had an awakening to it's possibili- ties and how to make the most of them. Agriculture is the chief business of the Danes, and the government being de- pendent upon the farmers does every thing in its power to increase the num- Der of small farms and make money as cheap as possible for them by es- tablishing a system of banks man. aged much after the Credit Foncier in France.
 By this system it is possible for an agricultural laborer after five years work, even though he may be poor, but has character of high enough stand to secure the endorsement of two of his neighbors thereto, to secure over $1.5OO ol that character and ability for the purchase of a small farm. There are f,1. poorer Dane is the more he conserves his resources. This conservation of the interests of the people and by the peo- pie of titair own resources has made Denmark what it is.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
THE BULLETINS SHORT STORY
FROM LUCILE'S DIARY

Your fruit cake is excellent" said, as I rejoined Betty
 "Oh, did you taste it? Isn't it de- neious? My aunt sent il to me from Canada and I'm saving it for Bob's birthday feast"
 Really" I said, wondering what she would think when she found that it was all gone. did not tell her I had eaten it, because I never believe in preeipitating any unpleasantness but I determined to have Cousin Fannie make a big fruit cake for me to give Uncle Bob on his birthday.
 Cant 1 do something to help you ?' I asked. "Of course, 1 cant dig or plant things i'll these clothes, but isn't there some way 1 can assist with the gardening? Oh. there's the hose. I'm sure I could water the beds without getting myself wet
 You'd better not, Lucile. I'd feel awfully sorry if you spoiled your new suit
 Nonsense, won't spoil it. I just love a hose Do yeU want these tulips watered?"
 Yes, if you insist"
 After I had thoroughly wet the tu- lips and sprinkled the ground where sweet peas were coming up, Betty said there was nothing else in the garden that needed watering. Just as I was about to lay the hose down I noticed that the windows in Uncle Bobs study were a little cloudy with city smoke and dust. and l turned the hose in their direction.
 What are you doing?" cried Betty, looking up from the pansy bed where she was kneeIng. Stop, Lucille! Don't you see that window is open?"
 "Open 2" 1 let the hose drop at my feet, and my handsome suede shoes, which match my suit, were quite bad ly wet.
 Yes, open! I suppose everything in there is sopping. Betty ran into the house. After drying my shoes as best I could with a handkerchief she had dropped, I followed.
 Look at those silk curtains! See how the color has run" she cried. And the leather binding of those beautiful books are soaked. Oh, Lu- cile, his Japanese embroidered table cover is ruined"
 If Betty had had the. least tact she would have made light of the small ! accident but instead she fused ri- diculously over a little clean water, without, apparently, thinking of my l feelings.
 In my handsome clothes I couldn' t very well help her mop up the water, so telling her how sorry 1 was that I had an engagement, l left. Then went to the nearest drug store and tel ephoned Arthur that if it was just the 1 same to him I should prefer meeting him downtown for our afternoon tea. Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Nothing else gets on my nerves quite so much as spring house cleaning. Mother is so dreadfully thorough that she seems to delight in having the en- tire place stirred up at once. This morning I could not find one quiet corner where I could read undisturbed the new French novel that George to mother of the confusion she laugh ed and sugggested that 1 help her gather together and wash the finer bric- a-brac
 "Oh, I can't do that, mother" l ex- plained. I'm going to see Betty, and I think as I haven't been there foI such long time I ought te ge out be- fore luncheon"
 'Is she expecting your" asked moth CT.
 No, but I never mind running in on Betty, and I'm sure she'll be at home, for she told me that she was going to work in her garden today fl the weather was fine"
 T should think a visit from you then would scarcely be opportune, remarked mother.
 It was such a lovely morning that I decided to wear my new spring suit and I really looked so nice in it that thought it a pity to waste it just on Betty, who never takes proper inter est in clothes. So I telephoned to Ar thur Knight that if he should happen to run out to Betty's in time for a cup of afternoon tea he would be very welcome.
 Betty, with her hair blowing under her sun hat and her old khaki outing suit spattered with damp earth, was standing on the back porch eating doughnuts and rhubarb sauce when arrived.
 Good gracious, Lucile!" she ex- claimed, laughing. T hope you've had your lunch"
 q thought I'd have it with you answered.
 I'm sorry you didn't phone me that you were coming. l let Molly go foI the day and when l got hungry l just ran in and brought snack cut here Do you think you can be satisfied witt such simple fare?'
 Don't bother at all about me" said, overlooking Betty's selishness + not preparing a real lunch for me "Tll go into the kitchen and help my self"
 "AlI right, that's a dear. You'll finC the sauce iii jar on the table and the doughnuts in the pantry" Such plebian food didn't appeal tC my rather delicate appetite, and looked about for something a little more dainty. I discovered, wrapped in silver foil, a small box of fruit cake which I ate with glass of Uncle Bob's choice Madeira, which he keeps on the sideboard for special occa- sions.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
FEEDING RATIoNs.
Meriden Poultry RaiseFss Hear of
 Maine and Cornell Rules.


 During c. w. Whitney's{ lecture on poultry raising alt Meriden the other evening, he gave the feeding rations used at Maine and Cornell colleges, as follows:
 Maine experiment and college for mulas Chick ration of whole grain. Fed after forty -eight hours and until chicks are three weeks old Cracked wheat, fifteen parts. pin head oats, ten parts; fine screen cracked corn, fifteen parts; fine cracked peas, three parts; broken rice, two parts. Char Ccal always before them in hoppers
 After three weeks a mash composed ot the following is placed before the chicks in hoppers from which tbeyfcan eat as they desire: Wheat bran, two parts; corn meal, four parts: mid dlings, two parts; linsead meal one part; fine screened beef scrap, two parts.
 A developing food composed of the same mash and the following hard grain ration. Is fed after five weeks of age: Cracked corn, four parts; whole wheat, two parts; hhlled or clipped oats, one part; buckwheat one part.
 Feeding ration used at Cornell uni- versity: Mornings in litter one-halt handful of the following hard grain ration. Evenings a full feed regard less of quantity of same ration: Two hundred pounds wheat; two hundred pounds cracked corn, one hundred pounds clipped oats; fifty pounds of buckwheat. Cracked corn is reduced one-haf in summer and no 'buckwheat Is fed. At noon a hopper of dry mash is open and remains thus until one hour before evening feeding time. This dry mash contains: Sixty pounds corn meal, forty pounds wheat mid dlings, thirty pounds beef scrap, thirty pounds wheat bran, ten pounds al-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
PHILIPPINE SERVICE.

Some idea of the great amount of good that is being done for the Phil ippines is to be gained from the great progress that Is being made there in educational lines through the bureau Of insular affairs and education. The selection of one hundred American teachers to go into the educational work there, coming as they do from the best universities, colleges and nor nal schools. indicates that the proper equipment is being given the island possession for it's steady advancement. There has been most remarkable prog ress in the development of the Ameri- can public school system there. Local conditions, which were peculiar, were met, and there are now 5000 Ameri- can and Filipino teachers engaged in educational work there.
 While the organization is only in its primitive stage there at the present tjme the addition to the force each year of the best to be had in this country is gradually perfecting the system, which is bound to have it's effect Surely this country is discharg- ing it's obligation to the eastern pos- sessions in true American style. It is no little sacrifice for the 100 teachers to go into the east, even though it be for good salaries. and struggle among race which in some quarters of the island has not reached the state of civ ilization, but they have the opportun- ity to assist materially in the solution of the educational problems there and what the outcome will be remains to be seen. Surely the Philippines ought to be the center of steadily increasing |, activities.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The development of the automobile continues to work notable changes One of the great wagon manufacturing companies of the country reports that the runabout automobile has practical lv killed off the trade in farmers bug gies, although the sale of heavy farm wagons continues about the same. The tiller of the soil is learning to take his pleasure by "iov ridine" in the horse less vehicles, while he sticks to the heavy wagon for work-New Britain Recard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
Cow Bitten bv Snake.

A COW belonging to Mrs Merriman of WatertOwn was bitten by 8 large snake while grazing in a pasture on the east side Saturday. The reptile was found wound around the neck of the animal but on the approach of a passerby it relinquished it's hold. A wound was discovered on the side of ! the cows neck, although it was not thought that the bite was serious Be- ffore long, however. the neck began to swell and a veterinary was called. He managed to draw out the poison be- fore it caused the death of the anl- nal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

This strike of the New York hotel walters is a gFotesque thing. Primari- ly it Is a strike for the privilege Of robbing the people. Tn polite language it is called tipping, but essentially it is a petty brigandage. The customer must stand the tax or stand the insult and poor service, though he has paid roundly for the hotel ivileges.-Bris- tol Press
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

[ falfa meal ten pounds linseed meal,
 one pound salt. Linseed meal is fed only in melting season.
 This may also be fed at noon moi1s tened with equal results. The bals ance of this ration is one of proteiR
 to 4.6 carbohydrates and fat. A per- fectly balanced ration. Green food, such as lettuce, cabbage, msngles and,
 most preferable of all, spr01ted oats. are fed every other day. In a test of S06 hens this was found to meet the requirements of alliunder various con- sditions to the best advantage.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Roosevelt must wish he was nomi- mated so that he might discipline the serapping Illinois pragressives. MediU Mccormick and Chauncev Depew both want to be the national committeeman. but Roy West is the better man. and Roosevelt knows it. He isn't quite ready, however, to disappoint McCor- mick and Dewey, He needs them in his business for while longer. Wa terbury American.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
Professor Smith to Act.

Prof. David Stanley Smith of the Yale School of Music will take the place of Prof. Horatio Parker at the school while the latter is in Europe next Wear. Professor Parker will leave June 15 and will not return until Sep tember. 1913. Tn the meantime Pro fessor Smith will also direct the New Haven Symphony orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
Nesting System.

One of the great transatlantic steamship companies has determined to make use of the system of carry : ing beats on deck known as nesting" Nesting requires boat of special con structien, for the standard lifeboat eeuld net be nestled above two, or at ths outside thres, deep,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The United States and Cuban gov ernments seem to have reached a req sonable understanding with reference to the use of United States soldiers or marines on Cuban soil. and there is no apparent danger of international complications therefrom. The purposes are legitimate and beneficial to both parties.-Bridgepor Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The Raoseveltian motto as foreshad- owed by canduct with reference to the Chieage eonVention-A row if we can't hays our Way-a riot rather than a failure.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Jim: Do not bother The Bulletin with your views about the constitution. If Colonel Roosevelt gets back to Washington the country will not need one
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

There will be large opportunities for the first citizen of Norwich in the next two years, and The Bulletin hopes Mayor Murphy will make a memorable record
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Happy thought for today: The man who gives you a square deal in horse trade has his halo on straight.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Charles Kingsley wrote: There are two freedems-the false where a man id free to do what he wills the true, where q man is free to do what he ought" The Colonel stands for both.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

It will be interesting to note whether the merit or spells system is adopted by the new city government.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

President Taft finds it necessary to call in two of the ablest lawyers of the country to guard his interests at the Chicago convention
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The lessons a municipal election teaches are not made the use of they should be.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Is 1t applejaek that is giving the Colonel the vim he is displaying? He says he has not drunk three glasses of brandy in a year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Compulsory vaccination booms the interests of the private school because the law does not invade them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The women and the Indians of Idaho are tanning the wild west" It was their votes made Neg Perce coun- ty dry!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The indications thus far in June do not point to the need of fur lined bath l ing suits this summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The two great Americans who recog- nize no political limit-Colonel Bryan and Colonel Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

It is doubtful if the pretty girl wait CTS used in breaking the New York strike will stop the rush to the sum- mer homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

Ohio sends it's delegates to Chicago instructed for Taft and with resolu- tions indorsing him. This ought to be enough to send Roosevelt to Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

cal returns have the luster of being clean and honorable
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

One Kansas county estimates it's apple crop this year at two millions of bushels-a little over two barrels to the tree.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

That was handsome thing the senate did for Admiral Schleys widow. The admiral won it. and more, by his work at Santiago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The recent jury verdict upon the Bure-drug law shows that something more than recall of the judges is necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

San Antonio, Texas has an Onion day. This ought to be a strong at- traction in the Lone Star state.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
An Easy Matter.

Boiting q national convention Is q very easy matter for the man who bolted an entire isthmus and inter- oceanic caAal.-New York Post
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The New York Medical Journal con- mends pie-yes, pie; ordinary Ameri- can pie, as made by our mothers, wives and sisters-as a highly healthful and nutritious food. Now, who's going to quit eating pie after that kind of an endorsement? Not anyone who has a shred of New England self-respect left. Hartford Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The town of Trumbull announces that it proposes to improve its schools by increasing the salaries of it's teach CTS. Better service does not always follow better pay, but the attitude of Trumbull is at least not retrogressive. Low pay. usually commands only mediocre seFviee.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

T. R. has not done much at learn ing newspaper work on the Outlook lately but when the irate subscriber comes in to ask why his name was put in the paper he should be able to officiate capably as fighting editor Meriden Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

The abstemious school of dietetics founded by Upton Sinclair and the "eat as much as you want cult led by Dr. Woods Hutchinson seem Jto have worked havoc when both were tried out on the same man,-New Britain Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05

THERE is no advertls1Rg medium IF Eastern Connecticut equal to Tue Bull Ietin Tor business results
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-05
Norwich, Wednesday, June 5, 19t2.
The Circulation Oi The Bulletin.

The Bulletin has the largest cir cula<dOn of any paper in Eastern Connecticut, and from three to four 1ipses larger than that of any in Norwich. It i@ delivered to over 3,eOO of the a,00S houses in Nor wich. and read by ninety-three per ceEt. of the people. IR Windham 1t is delivered to over 300 houses, in PWtnana and DanieIsen to over 1,100, and in all of these places it is considered the local daily.
 EnsIterR Connecticut has forty nine towns, Gne hundred and sixty five pOstOffice districts, and sixty rural free delivery routes.
 The BaIIetin ts sold in every town and on all of the R. F. D, routes iR Eastern Connecticut. CIRCULATION
 1901, average ................,.4 4,412 1OO0' average .............5,NO Jun. | --....... 8,25O