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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Two little girls were walking down the street arm in arm, when larger girl came into view, carrying a bis bundle.
 Hello, Sadie" cried Julia eWEere are you going with those old clothes?'
 T am taking them to the Cray tons' answered Sadie. MT. Crayt0n is sick in bed, and he was out of work so loag before he became sick that their money is all gone, and some of us are trying to help them. But there arc sJ many calls for aid, now that raised nearly enough for their imme- diate necessities. The children are so disappointed, especially Lucy, because they have to miss school on account of not having clothes fit to wear
 Sadie went on down the street, and the two smaller girls looked at each other and sighed.
 Its dreadful to be so poor" said Julia.
 Tn SC sorry Tor the Craytons," said Bertha, and If l had lots of money l wopld buy everything they need and send it 10 them"
 And if l were rich" added Julia, T would put five hundred dollars ill the bank for them
 Then, finding that they were in front of big store with all sorts of lovely things displayed in the plate glass windows. they went in to make some purchases with the five dollar bill which their father had given them that morning because ii vas their birthday. You see, they were twins and he knew that they would divide 1t equally
 T think | must have this bracelet ' said Bertha, and q story book
 T shall take this lovely set of furs q her sister said, as she patted the soft things lnvinsN.
 Tho suiliHg clerk wrapped up their ru"ch9ses ann took the hlll in ex- change. and tha two little girls started
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
GOVERNMENT HEALTH BUREAU.


 There is much fear that the estab- iishment of d health bureau by the gov ernment under tho provisions of the bill introduced by Senator Owen will act co the detriment Of all others ex- cept the regular school Of medicine In support of this opinion. Senator Works. a Christian Scientist. is oppos- ing the bill in an effort tO overcome such a result. He maintains that the efforts of the doctors to monopolize healing have been directly against Christian scientists, anc their mode Of healing
 The bil provides for the co-ordina- ton ef the public health and marine hospital service. the food and drug act and the division tf vital statis- ties. so that they may ser'e the nation more economically and efficiently than they can at present scattered in three different departments.
 Senator Works believes that the Christian Scientists will be discriminat- ed against in the movement for the conservation of human life IL seems 10 be a very important matter which has been before the senate a long tine because Of the opposition. The-e is evidence of the need Of such a bureau when i2 per cent. of the million and a half annual deaths are from pre- veniRhle causes. and 1700 people are aal 4.sacrthced- Careful consideration os the claims ought to result in effect iHg a change which will circumvent the objection and. being assured that those responsible for the government can be trusted Go give the bureau appoint ments the careful attention deserved without prejudice. the legislation need cd can be hastened.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
The Dyinq Rose.

Tn my garden there are a great many flowers. Some are tulips, lilies nasturtiums and big red roses.
 One summers day I was playing in the garden when I noticed that one of my prettiest roses was dying. I ran into the house and got a large pitcher of nice cool water and poured it on the poor rose. I poured the rest of the water on the other flowers and they seemed very glad for they all seemed to brighten up. When I was through I went back to the poor. dying rose and found that 1t had ali blooned out It would have died If had not seen if while l was playing
 ALICE BUCKLEY, Age l0
 Naftt~tah
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
Five Kinds of Birds.

Dear Uncle Jed; I live in the coun- try We have a horse and cow and B hens. l take care of the hens nights and mornings.
 My brother and I chop and saw wood.
 There are 24 scholars where I go to school. I am in the third grade.
 This winter we had great fun watching the birds. We put out on a tree back of the house piece of suet, and on top of a post nailed 8 pail corer. I put rac6er and bread crumbs in that There were five different kinds of birds came to eat. the spar rows, chiokadees, woodpeckers, juncos and blueiays.
 think boys and girls who live in tho country have lots of fen.
 CURTIS D. KINNE Age Q.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
Sally Has Lots of Fun.

Dear Uncle Jed: I have about a mile to go to school. l have one sister, Caroline. and one brother. Leander, wno IS away at school now I am in the eighth grade and SD is my sister, but l am two years older than she is. I have been sick a great deal, and so am not ahead of her. We have great times at school playing ball and fox and geese.
 I have been skating only four times this winter, but had fun enough then to make up.
 been to church and Sunday schr very Sunda for nearly a year and when the year is up I expect 10 get a gold pin.
 We have two little lambs. We have n arly a hundred cattle We also have a telephone. which I enjoy very much.
 Your niece,
 SALLY WRIGHT, Age fl.
 West Ashford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
POETRY.
The Voyagers.

They listened to wOndrous music In rooms that were planned for kings. Beautiful notes from beautiful throats, Sung as a songbird sings. They reveled in baths of marble, Like the baths of ancient Rome. Twas a wondrous trip on a wondrous
 ship
 The ship that never came home. Music and baths and splendori But where are the noble men Saying good -byes with glistening eyes That never shall glisten again? They call it a floating palace But they found it funeral urn, Crowded by Fate with hero freight The ship that can never return.
 VICTORIA SHAW. Age F. Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
Inc Hsroes of Cape Cod.

nc nSFoea or NSPe Oous
 It was on 8 dark, stormy. wild night, when the life savers of Chat ham watched the coast About 12 o'clock, way out to sea, in the dis tance, could be seen a glow of light from a vessel Then a second later a rocket shot forth to the threatening sky, followed by another.
 This the life savers saw, and they knew to go to their aid probably meant great peril.
 It did not take them long to decide, however, for the captain shouted:
 Out with the lifoboats, boys."
 There was nothing tu do but to obey the commend, so the lifeboats were hastily launched in the surf and the rescue had begun.
 Stroke art.r stroke brought them nearer the unfortunate schooner The lightning darted here and there, in the distance The ocean seemed wilder than ever, but they kept to their post
 Finally, after hard struggle with the angry oceen, the schooner was reached. A line was shot out from the vessel, which the life savers caught. One by one each person went hand over hand on the rope and reached the lifeboats in safety.
 Then the pull for shore began. The angry pillows tossed them high, but the strong, sturdy seamen kept a row. ing. Every moment they grew weaker and fainter, but they kept pulling foI the shore.
 About five minutes later there was 6 great wave, the lifeboats were tossed upon the sand. end all were saved.
 VERNON COLEMAN, Age 1s.
 Hyannis, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Once there was a good dog.
 His master was very cruel to him; So he ran away and went to a little brown house. There the people were just eating. There was a little girl and boy eating, too.
 After the man got through eating he put the dog down cellar in a box that had a bag in it.
 The next day the children went sliding on the ice and the dog went with them. Out in the middle the ice was not safe. But the little boy did not know it. So he went out on the ice and broke through
 His sister began to cry but their new dog saw the little boys danger; so he plunged in after him and saved the little boy from being drowned. After that the children named him Hero.
 MORRIS STARKWEATHER, Age Il,
 Plainfield
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
The Brown Pony.

Pet was a wise little brown pony. She lived across the sea.
 She came here in a ship.
 One night the wind blew the ship on the rocks.
 Some men went out from the land in a boat to see if they could help those on the ship.
 The waves were not very high then, but the wind would soon make the sea rough again. Then the ship would be sure to go to pieces on the sharp rocks.
 The men on the ship saw the boat coming.
 Come" they said, '1et us get away as soon as we can."
 Are We sulAe ,O leave Pet behind ?'' asked one of them.
 Poor Pet! They heard her noisy little hoofs. How frightened she was 1! They knew that they could not take her in the boat What could they do with her?
 Perhaps she can swim to land, said one of the men to the other. Yes, she could swim very well. She swan straight toward a high sandbank.
 Soon she swan to the dry land. Nothing was too good for Pet, you may be sure.
 ANNIE JOHNSON, Age F. Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
They Went Home Very Happy,

Dear TTncle Jed. There was once a woman her son and nurse taken cap tives by the Indians.
 The hoy told an Indian he would like to he a brave warrior. and asked him where th hit anybody with a tomahawk to kill them.
 Tho Indian told him to hit them m the middle of the forehead.
 The boy told his mother and nurse That night when the Indians were asleep the boy and his mother anl nurse split open the heads of the ln- dians with tomahawlIs and went hem, very happy.
 Your nephew,
 CLARENCE B. SPICER, Age 10. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
she Likss to eo to sohooI.

Dear Uncle Jed: l am little giri only seven years old l was born in New York. I have two sisters and one brothe- I moved to the country and now go to school, I like my teach CT very much. We have IS scholars m our school. I learn to read, write ana spell I do lots of arithmetic ! am lh the second reader There are lnrSe children in my class. I have lots oI fun out here in the country playlns with my friends. l Eo two miles 10 school I like to go to school very much -.,--,r,-
 ROSE ALPERIN, Age (.
 GurleyVille
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
CURE FOR ECZEMA.
Discovery that Cures Eczema, Pim- ples and All Other Skin Diseasea and BIemishes.

Hokara is recognized by the medical profession as an ideal treatment for eczema, pimples, blackheads, salt rheum, ulcers, acne, barbers Itch. or any other skin disease.
 It contains no grease or acids, is cleanly to use and is a true food for the skin, cleansing the pores and making the skin soft, white and beau tiful.
 This remarkable preparation is be- ing sold in Norwich by the Lee & Os- good Go. ot the low price of 25c for a liberal jar. Larger sizes 50c and $1.00.
 If Hokara does not give satisfaction or do all that is claimed for it, you may return the empty jar to the Lee & Osgood Go. and they will refund your money. If you have any skin trouble, you cannot spend 25c to bet ter advantage than for a jar of Ho- kara.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
My Dolls,

I am going to tell you about my fam fly of dolls. I have eight of them, two big girl dolls, and one small doll, and one boy doll that I call Peter. The girls names are Helen, Edith, Flor ence, May and Gladys. My little col ored dolls I call pinah and Topsy. Topsy is my rag doll. like to play with her best, for I can whip her and drop her and she won't break I will tell you more about my family next time. l am tired now.
 AIRLINE PEARL. Age s.
 Augusta Me
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO THE WIDE
 AWAKE CIRCLE.


 l suppose many of our little folks will have garden all their own and find pleasure in the fruit of the seed placed in the ground. Have you thought how wonderful this seed plant ing is? Take the seed of the nastur- tium and put an inch deep in the ground and it sends up a shoot which grows into a vine ten or twelve feet long with a hundred leaves and dozens of flowers which were all packed away in that little seed, not one-quarter as large as a kidney bean. The seed of the petunia is light or dark brown and 50 small that thousand can be put in thimble, and from one of these tiny seeds grows a plant IS inches high with a score of flowers which it would take a bushel basket to cover. The seed of a poppy is just the shape of kidney bean, but it takes a micro scope to show this and that it is beau tifully decorated with lines. and from one of these seeds will grow a bush two feet high with twelve large flow CTS upon it which will make many thousands of seeds as tiny and won derful as the seed from which it was produced. And what makes them grow? Heat from the sun, moisture from the clouds and the air which they must have to exist as well as man. Plants breathe and are just as wonderful as anything God has made. Perhaps you will want to know how we know they breathe. We will tell you that, so that you will understand it, if we can. If you have a garden try to know all about the plants which are in it, for every one of them has a history as well as yourself
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
An Honest Girls Reward.

\ poor girl named Florence lived in little attic with her mother. Her mother was an invalid. Sometimes >Florence's mother would sew, but 1t made her worse, so she had to stop. Florence's father was dead.
 The little girl had to earn money. She was walking along one day, very sad at heart, when a carriage came along. The carriage was beautiful and a very rich woman was in it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
Rules for Youna Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number the pages.
 /. Use pen and Ink, not pencil.
 3. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 250 words.
 4. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 D. Write your name, age and ad dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Un- cle Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

would eat it right up, but instead, she treated it as if it was one of her own babies, and it ate with them ard as it grew older it played with them, just like another kitten: it would race and romp all over the house.
 few years after that Uncle Ed lost track of her as she went out into the barn and raised some babies of her own and did not come into the house any more. I am writing this with my new fountain pen which I earned my self.
 LLOYD RATHBUN, Age g. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
GENERAL M. E. CONFERENCE.

All Methodists are interested in the General conference of the Methodist Episcopal church now in session at Minneapolis which is made up of del egates named by the annual confer ences in the various sections of this country. There will also be there many foreign representatives of the church. It is a national congress of the church endowed with wide legislative powers and during it's session of month many matters of importance will come before it for discussion and decision.
 The extent to which disciplinary rules of the church shall undertake to regulate social amusement such as dancing, card playing, attendance at theaters, and other similar pastimes will no doubt be taken up for consid- eration and provoke a lively interest. There seems to be a disposition to modify the hard and fast rules of the past. Interest win also center in the selection of several bishops at this time. while the oft discussed rule of limitation of the term of service of the clergymen will be one of the causes for debate, it is believed The reports of the various conferences of the church in all sections will bear upon their ac- ton and express the attitude in the different sections. For the month, therefore. many besides the Methodists will follow closely the general con ference.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
She Plays and Sings.

Dear Uncle Jed; I know little girl who is being brought up by other peo- pie in the state of New York. These people take her to church every Sun day. While she is in church she watches the pedal of the organ go. When she comes home she goes way
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
DIABETES
Treatment That Costs Nothing lf Ie
 Fails to Benefit.

Diabetes has long been considered an incursbla disease and the only hone held Co pstienis has been to ufalong their years by ahstemous living. A newly discovered plant in Mexico called DaheioI herb has been found to Do 8 specific in the Lcat- mcnt of diabetes quickly reducing the specific grav- iy and sugar restoring the weight and building up the system.
 The treatment is very Inexpensive; si0o worth of the herb will last two weeks and will remove tho worst symptoms in the aggravated cases. Call at our store aud the proofs and get free book let Of dict lists. showing tho proper foods for dla- betics. Lee X Osgoud Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
TI,A Adnntsd snnirrsl-

There was once a mother squirrel that built her nest way up in the walnut tree and had some little baby squirrels in the nest.
 One little squirrel fell out and my Uncle Ed was walking by and saw IL. He took It home and thought his cat
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
What rexans Admlre

is hearty, vigorous life, according to Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio We find" he writes that pr. Kings New Life Pills surely put new life and energy into a person. Wife and I be- lieve they are the best made" Ex- cellent for stomach, liver -or kidney troubles. 25 cts. at Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

unthinkingly neglect "a mere cold" though they would not otherwise ex- pose their children or themselves to danger. Yet cold neglected may de- velop into contagious diphtheria, bronchitis, or pneumonia Use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly for it stops coughs quickly and cures colds It contains no opiates and is safe for children. The Lee 6 Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Louis A. Frazier, 4 Market St. Nor wien, Conn. had been subject to back ache due to kidney trouble for some time. He says; Hearing of Foley Kidney IAille. l took them and they gave mo relef at once. I recommend them as asprompt and effective mcdi- cine for kidney and bl9dder trouble" The Lee x Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

LID in the attic. where the spinLing wheel stands, and sits down and makes the pedal go and sings the hymn Jesus, Lover of My Soul.
 Your loving niece,
 FRIEDA RETKOVSKE, Age 10. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
Work For Teddy.

When the campaign is over, the fahting qualities of TT. R. might be utilized to d good advantage by put ting him in charge of the movement to swat the fy.-kansas City Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

This Katy-did and Katy-didn't campaign for presidential delegates was not Of Taft's creation. He natur- ally shrin's from this kind of con trOyersy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

The business house which attempt ed to put 3o0O0 pounds of bad butter on the market must realize that Dr. Wiley's work is still being kept up.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

The Queen of May had a frosty re- ception but it will not be long before the fragrant lilac will be in bloom at our doors.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

The scene now shifts from Massa- chusetts to Maryland. in which state the Colonel has decided to double his time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
EDITORIAL NOTES.

An ocean liner ought to be ashamed not to carry one fast motor boat
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

After all that has been said about the Harvester trust being good, Presi- dent Taft has found that proof is the best argument.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

New Hampshire and Massachusetts turned against the Colonel It will be full speed ahead now, icebergs or not
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Wilson was showed under by the avalanche of Clark preferences in Massachusetts, but he is not dismayed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

There were 40 lives lost at the en- trance to the gulf of Smyrna. This time it was a mine, the efficiency of which was beyond question.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

No one is surprised that the town of Ismay in Texas wants to change it's name.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

The Baltimore American deciaresi "Ths new primary measure adds 10 the confusion and the injustice of the roiiticai laws of The state. it is worse than farce. it is foolish without rsdes5asag le@l4s.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Report comes from Germany that a railroad train has been run three miles in a minute. The speed mania seems to have eternal lifel
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

The greatest proposed aeroplane flight for 1912 is to be from Shang- hal China, to Paris. France. It is booked to come off in August.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Happy thought for today: Politics claims everything in sight-Honesty only what belongs to it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
The Truly Brave.

Who are the truly brave? The boy or gixl with self con-
 trol, ho'd scorn to wrong a living
 soul!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

The Titanic has one fair defense. The liner carried twice as many boats as English regulations required.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

The Rev. Samuel Henry the Eng fish Clergyman who murdered his wife and tried to kill himself. thus making orphans of five children, in his facial expression reminds one of Richeson.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Roosevelt wiG probably gain more votes by his release Of the Massachu- retts delegates at large. iu respect to tho states decision. than by au The attacks he has made oh inc admiais- irsticn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

Dr. D. K. Pearson's wish was grat- flied. Leaving scarcely enough to pay his funeral expenses, he died poor in purse but rich in the esteem of his fellow man
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02

A contemporary remarks that "a sculptor complains that the United States does not erect statues to ideals but 10 individuals. Perhaps the diff eulty can be met by erecting a mon s.er memorial 70 that one hatless in- dividuaI who believes that he incor porates in himself all our ideals.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

ifA- VI hht-- 1-Victoria Shaw of Taftviile-"T Land of Fire" by Louis Charles .. 2-Annie schrisffer of Columbia Our Common Friends and Foes,' by Edwin Arthur Turner. 3-ArIine 8 Pearl of Augusta, Me- "The Chlldren's Hour," by Mrs Molesworth.
 4-Bertha A. Fuller of Eaglesville- "Alice's Adventures in Wonder land," by Lewis Carroll. 5-Vernon Coleman of Hyannis, Mass. Flight Hundred Leagues on Int Amazon" by Jules Verne. 6-carrie E. Main of Norwich-"Ad- ventures of Robin Crusoe," by Daniel De Foe. 7-Sally Wright of West Ashford
 'The Wizard of The Sea-" by Roy Redwood.
 s-curtis D. Kiinne of Norwich Little Prudy's Capt Horace" by Sophie May.
 Book winners living in Norwich may call at The Bulletin business office any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday or thereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

thank you very much for the book you sent me. It is very good book.
 Harold P. Onterhaut of Mansfield Depot-I want to thank you for the fine prize book you sent me. It is just the kind of a book l like.
 Beth BattersIey of Baltic-I receiv- ed the prize book entitled "The Water Babies" and thank you very much
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-02
A Brave Doq.

LLO4D RATHBUN, Age 9. Norwich.