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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

To correct the evil of convict camps where prisoners are subject to con- tractor hire Governor Donaghey of Arkansas has pardoned 360 criminals. That is one way of abolishing an evil but a Eaore lasting way would seem to be to secure legislation which would prevent those same camps from filling up. again. It will be interesting to note how many of those criminals remained to work for wages with the same or any contractors.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

pie, bread and butter, potatoes, celery, coffee and tea, candy. etc.
 Friday Alice, Sarah and I played in the snow.
 My Uncle and I went over to the next house for some water. There is not much water in my Uncle's well.
 One of their neighbors has an arte- sian we'll They get their water from the artesian well. Saturday afternoon by uncle, Aunt Sarah. Alice and I went for an au- tomobile ride. We went to Williman- tic first, then we went into the mov- ing pictures, when they were over we did little trading. Then my uncle Aunt Sarah and Alice brought me home. I had very nice time. ETHEL CLARK age 15. Gurleyvilie.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
4 Book for Every Writer.

This is Christmas week for the who has a letter in Thursdays edi- ton.
 Uncle Jed wishes every member of the circle and all the boy and girl |readers a Merry Christmas and hopes that every one of them will be pleas antly remembered on Christmas and that all who are able will remember some little girl or boy who was born to less of the bounty and pleasure of life than they. This little giving will bring to them joy which exceeds the joy of being remembered by others
 The letter writers living in the city may call at The Bulletin office for their books any time after 10 a. m Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
A Good Hunt.


 Dear Uncle Jed One afternoon went hunting with my brother. We started about o'clock. AS soon as we struck the woods our dog Spot started a rabbit and chased it a good way before it went into hole. Then we let the ferret into the hole and il soon chased the rabbit out, when caught it. Then my brother put it into his coat and we started to catch an- other
 It was quite while before the dog put another into a hole. We caught that one and two more before it grew dark.
 We started from the woods as soon as we could, for we were quite far from home. We reached home at half past 5, and we had a good feed, for we were very hungry.
 GEORGE KRAUSS, Age 12. Plainfield,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

went home, and after luncheon we walked about some more. and during the evening we went to the moving pictures and had 6 good time.
 After we got home from the moving pictures we got interested in book. We talked over about when we went to school together. was expecting to come home the next day, but it was raining. Angle was glad 1t was rain ing, because she wanted me to stay. If 1t was raining outside, we were en- toying ourselves. We made popcorn balls and candy and read stories and looked at pictures.
 It was after 2 o'clock before we went to sleep that night.
 The next morning we were up at half past four.
 l went home on the early train and went to school. I did not want to miss school.
 MILDRED BURBANK. MoUsup
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
THIS MODERN PILE TREATMENT BRINGS SURE
 AND SPEEDY RELIEF

HEM-ROID. thanks to the Doctors generosity, can now 5c obtained at N. D. Sevin & Son and druexfrfa all over America.
 The treatment Is clean and simple ana includes 24 days supply Of tonic taolets Tor internal use that act On the circulation, gradually reducing the swollen parts until the piles dlsap- pear entirely; never to return. A package Of HEM-ROlD costs but S1.00 and is usually sufficient Ask fsf DIR. LEoNHARDT'S HEM-ROfr). Booklet free from Dr. LEoNHAHDT co. Buffalo. N. Y
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

we were coming into Olneyville Prov idence looked like half moon.
 Coming home we passed General Putnams monument, and from there to Hampton, where we stopped and visited some friends. l had a very pleasant trip and hope some day to see more of that large city. HAROLD HANSON, age Il. Mansfield Depot.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Willimantics double auto accident only emphasizes the great need for caution in the driving of automobiles. Too many drivers play with their ma chimes in reckless exhibitions of speed without regard to rights snd pres ence of other people.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

The big reception which the Boy Scout movement has received is indi- -ated by the fact that the membership Is 80 far ahead of the required mum Der of Scoutmasters that recruiting must stop until the instructora are recruited up. It Is profitable school For any boy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
His Smoka housA.

A clerk built for 5000 house which he called his smoke house.
 A friend asked him why he spent so much money on smoke house.
 When he said he was going to live in it his friend was still more puzzled Then he said to his frind; Twenty years ago left off smoking, and with the money I saved I built this house. That is the reason call 1t my smoke house. It took long time to save the amount, but little by little the dimes grew to dollars and now he has a nice home and good health.
 MARGARET M'VEIGH.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
AIoOsup
My Kitten.

Dear Uncle Jed: I have a little kitty and like 1T very much
 One night left him out, and when he came back in the morning I saw that his tail had been cut off, and i think the car did it. I felt so bad, for when l would come home from school he would play with me. His name was Tiger. named him Tiger, for he look cd very much like a tiger.
 AGNES SULLIVAN, Age 10. Uncasyille
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

I have husked thirteen bushels of corn this fall and helped pick up pota- toes and apples.
 I do the chores night and morning.
 CHARLES Fl. PERRY, Age 10. Scotland.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
An Auto Trip to Providence.

Uncle Jed: I will tell you about my automobile ride to Providence It was a cold day and we were very cold. We went to Willimantic and to winoham Center, and from there to Brooklyn, where the jail is. We had a good road and 1t did not take us long to go to Danieison. We stopped and asked the way. We went over Chestnut Hin where the road just went up and up, and was very rough. We saw a log cabin and we ate our lunch in the woods.
 1 After lunch we got onto good road and soon reached OfneyviIle, a little
 ways from Providence, where we stayed
 l It was so cold that we did not ga
 afuund the city. There was & large | sand bank near the house, and we went out on it. We could sse the cap litcl and all the principal places. When
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

So as not to interfere with the christmas trade of business houses, the annual sale of the left over matter in ne dead letter office has been post poned. That will draw the coin at any old time, as people have no hold backs when it comes to taking chances
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Manual Training and Sowing Lessons.
 Uncle Jed: am sorry the summer season has passed, for we children at chool have lovely times. There is a lady, Mrs. Johnson, who has a large piece of land near her house, and has little gardens for all the children of the Uncasville school, and also has a house, and We all go there every Sat urday morning and take cooking and sewing lessons, and the boys have manual training.
 Mrs. Johnson is 8 very kind lady and all we children like her.
 At the end Of last year, when it was too cold to have gardens, all those who were faithful to their gardens got a present from her. I got a mesh bag, and my sister got gold chain and locket.
 And do you not think Mrs. Johnson is a kind lady?
 ANNA RICHARD, Age 13. TIy.6o %v{tla
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Moosup.

How Ethel Spent Thanksgiving Va
 cation.
 Dear Uncle Jed: How are you this cold weather?
 am going to tell you about my Thanksgiving vacation. Our school closed Wednesday. We had four days vacation, including Saturday and Sun- day.
 Wednesday afternoon I was excused at half-past two. II walked from my school, which is in Gurleyville to Mansfield Hollow. It is about five miles. I reached Mansfield Hollow at about half-past four. My Aunt and Uncle were at work in the Conantville mill They came about ten minutes after six.
 They have an automobile. That even ing we went for an automobile ride to Willimantic. It did not take US long to go. When we reached Willimantic we went into the moving pictures, They were very pretty. After the nov ign pictures were over we went into a restaurant and had cup of hot choco- late. When we had finished drinking our hot chocolate we started for home | 1t was about ten o'clock. Thursday 1t showed. My Uncle went lin his auto for some company, whc were going to come to spend Thanks giving with us. They all came from Willimantic. and among them wert two little girls. Their names were Alice and Sarah Lynch. When dinner time came, we had ( l large turkey, some cranberry sauce pudding, chicken pie. squash pie. rninc'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Earned . M.d.I

Nor. considering the kind of job 1t is can you exactly blame the presi- dent of Santo Domingo for resign ing, even if he doesn't have any Car negie pension coming to him ?-Indian- apolis News
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Dr. Leonhardt's Latest Treat ment Frees All from Tor @ ture and Misery, or
 Money Back.

Remove the cause, that's the only way to cure piles. Painful operations that Keep you from work are seldom successful.
 The Doctors treatment, called HEM ROID. is the result of years of practi.- cal experience and scientific research,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Massachusetts is now engaged in warm contest for United States sen- ator to succeed Senator Crane If is an easy matter to stir up a dozen candidates for most any office in the Bay state.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Woodrow Wilson has found it nec- essary to decline the presidents invi- tation to visit the White House. It's business now and little time to do it in. He will see plenty of the White House ere long.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Connecticut is favored in the selec- tion of George B. Chandler as a mem Der of the National Industrial board and in his choice the president has selected man who is we'll qualified and will give conscientious service.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
I Like to Go to School.

Dear Uncle Jed: am a little girl 5 years old. I go to school. I am in the small class have to walk a mile and half to school. I like to play school with my sister. She taught me to write and count and read. I can count little. I can't write very good with ink. l am trying to learn.
 CORA CLARK, Age 5. M0Ocun
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

General Sickles who saved the day at Gettysburg now faces the proposi- ton of saving himself from legal &C., tion. He disobeyed orders at Gettys- burg but there's difference between war and law. ..- ---.-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Rules for Young Writers.

Rules for Young Writers.
 l. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number the pages. 3. Use pen and ink, not pencil. 3. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over z50 words.
 4. Original stnries or letters only will be used.
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address Ill communications to Un- cle Jed, Bulletin OTce.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Tt takes Hearst and his letters to give the campaign fund investigation committee renewed prominence. Un- tii he was called the committees was getting along quiektH
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Imnossihla to RAuulata.

However, Senator Clapps bill to pre- vent the interstate shipment of cam paign funds wouldn't, keep George Perkins from travelling around the country. writing checks as he went.- Washington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

There is need of men and money in the aviation corps of this country. Safety during times of peace would seem to be an important requisite in securing the former.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Evidently trouble doesn't bother Mir. Wilson. He might have shifted his New Jersey burden a month ago and then been sure of plenty more after March.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

After thirteen days the new governor of San Domingo tires of his job. By popular request he reconsiders, but 1t is evident that it is anything but a pleasant position to be in.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Dr. Carl Alsberg has been named as the new head of the bureau of chem istry. This means more trouble for the food and drug adulterators.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

If presents are to be sent by mail it is time to think of getting them on their way both to insure timely deliv- cry and help out the carriers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

The Standard Oil Co. announces that gasoline has gone up again and as us- ual it is in price, not smoke, to which they refer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

With a blizzard and five feet of snow in Minnesota the suffragettes will put on extra speed to beat it to Albany.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Instead of helping the negotiations along at the peace conference in Lon- don, Greece has really thrown sand on the ways.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Sir Thomas Lipton is in our midst again. This means more yacht race talk and a few tea parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
To Make Blot.sr and Shaving Pad.

To Make Blottsr and Shaving Pad.
 Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would
 write you about my Thanksgiving. My
 school closed Wednesday night. went
 up to my grandmother's. She lives at
 Mansfield Four Corners. had some
 chicken, but didn't have turkey 1 had
 lots of fun helping my uncle saw
 wood.
 There Is a little girl just my age
 who lives there, and we had a fine
 time playing horse and hide-the-but- ton.
 Sunday my mother and father came up and came home with them. My
 grandfather brought us part way. It is three miles. I am making some Christmas pres- ents. I will tell you how to make them. rake a pretty postcard and four or five pieces of coiored plotting paper the same size and tie them with a pretty bow of baby ribbon-this makes nice blotter. Take a pretty picture as large as
 you wish and cut ten sheets of white tissue paper and tie them with the baby ribbon, and this makes a nice shaving pad. BERTHA FULLER, Age g. Ea ariaville -i--+as--
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Happy thought for today: It is all ways easier to declare war than to make peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Charley is a Helper.

Dear Uncle Jed: This is the first letter I have written you. have read some of the children's books you sent them, and I like them very much.
 [ am in the fifth grade in Scotland school, and have not missed day
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
A Juvenile Suggestion.

Dear Uncle Jed: In reading about the trolley extension up Boswell avenue thought how nice 1t would be if they would extend 1t to Mohegan lake. know how hard 1t Is to walk up there on hot summer day.
 If the cars were running to the lake our mammas and little sisters who are not strong enough to walk that distance could ride there in the after noon in the summer time. bring a lunch, and we could have such pleas ant time.
 We would feel safe as long as man. ma was with US. We little folks can not go when we want to because 1t Is 50 far. and mamma never knows what might happen to us.
 There are hundreds in this city who do not even know where the lake Is, and 1t would be such a beautiful place to show our little visitors who come to Norwich. If they run the cars to the lake hope we Wide Awakes, with our dear Uncle Jed, will take a ride to the lake some pleasant summer day.
 RICHARD W. ToBIN, Age 10. NrrxufSh
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

of the Albany hikers are dropping to the rear.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
My Visit to Piainfeid.

My Visit to Piainheid.
 I went on a Saturday morning to visit a friend in Piainfeld. went on the 10 o'clock train and arrived there little after 10. When I got of the train my friend was there to meet me.
 We walked around some before we
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
OTHER VIEW POINTS

And now there are to be "progres- sive democrats" These insurgents are already planning to capture and con- trol the United States senate under the next administration. So it will be seen | that all may not be smooth and har- monious in the Wilson administration New Britain Record.
 The child killing aUtomobiist gains I in experience as time goes On Here tofore it has been a record to hit one victim, but the other day a WiiIimanfic chauffeur hit two boys in five minutes. | It helps some to get 'em in a row go that one will knock another down. Ike ninepins.-Waterbury American. |
 As a general proposition, then, we should say that the war against fra- ternities of every kind would proceed with a greater show of success If some practical substitution were found for that which 1t Is proposed to destroy be- cause its evils are at hand. The task is human one.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 Victor Berger is still trying for ms- niclpal ownership of railroads. but vs shudder to think of what would hap ! pen 10 lNt ODnEUllQdttu ll the fOFNfEA~ ment owned 1t now. When the great est railroad men in the country are in difficulties. it is easy Co imagine what would follow If the system were run by politicians.-Meriden Journal
 Good chance for the river power bill to get by at Washington. Every resident of the Connecticut valley is interested and will wake up some morning 10 find out that the river supposed to be owned by everybody alike is the special privilege for a whole lot of people 10 become rica off the great multitude.-Middleto | Press.
 The owner of summer resort prop erty should seek to organize with lis neighbors for police and fire protec- tion during the seasons Of the year when they live in their city homes. The cost would not be great, and a few years experience will teach them hos to keep it within reasonable bounds. and the saving is likely to be large. even if the single fire that seems 10 be allotted for all summer resorts. to say nothing of the burslariea, is ! prevented each year. Waterbury Re- publican.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

Whatever you are-Be that; Whatever you say-Be true. Straightforwardly act, Be honest-in fact,
 Be nobody else but you"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Startjno a Library,

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would write you letter and let you know about something our teacher has talk ed to us about.
 He has read most of the books we received from you and thinks they are very nice. He told us he would like to have us leave our books in the school to form a library, so the other scholars would be encouraged to write for a book.
 We haven't any library now except these books that the scholars get from you.
 Our school is small. There are only IT scholars. but teacher says some of us, he thinks, are as smart as any scholars in the town.
 We have to study quite hard now. am in the seventh grade with four other childen, and we have to work quito hard to get our lessons. The teacher says we ought to be glad we can take the work he has to give in this class, as 1t is necessary to have these studies to get in the high school.
 I go to school every day. and like to go to school. I have great many studies.
 LUCY J. PLACE. Age 13.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
MATRON SHOCKS HER
IS MALE NEIGHBORS
WHEN SHE DISROBES

MACON, GA. Dec l2.-Tnirteen male
residents\ Of the Mercer university
neighhorhood have been summoned 20
appear in police court against Mrs
Lennte Pringle, as the result of petit
ton filed by them with city council
The council turned the petition over TO
the chief of police. who promptly dock
eted a case against Mrs Pringle ana
summoned as witnesses all Of the clu-
zens who signed the paper.
Mrs. Pringle is a young and very at
tractive married woman. living at 202
Tattnau street She and her friends
are indignant at the steps that have
been taken against her, and say she
has been grossly maligned, all because
she "snubs' her neighbors and refuses
to have anything to do with them.
The neighbors say, in the petition
filed with council, that the last OF Mrs
Pringle's offenses has been the undress-
ing in her rooms with the windows open
and the lights burning, SO that she was
plainly to be seen from the streets. The
petition asked council to make Mrs
Pringle move to another locality.
w. \. Thompson, lawer; c.. w.
Jones, contractor and other wei
known citizens signed the petition. The
aldermen were puzzled over the matter,
but finally shifted the burden to the
chief of police, who has In turn put it
m to the complanants 60 make out
case
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
A FINE OF S25 SPEEDING
MAY COST LAWYER $4,000

ROCHESTER,. y. Y, Dec. 12.-Con-
viction for speeding his automobile may
cost Garryson Payne. a New York law
yer, $4,000, The complaint against
Payne was heard by Justice Buyck at
Iroudequoit, who imposed fine OF $25
no be prepared to take an appeal. the
defendant had with him in court a
photograph and moving picture ma
chine.
theirs will provides that If he has no
court convictions against him at the
age of 30 he will inherit $4,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
BURGLAR STEALS NOTHING,
PUTS TEN CENTS IN TILL

ST. Louis. Dee l2.--John Scneria
proprietor OF a saloon at 63O3 olive
street road, reported at Clayton that a
burglar who forced his way into his
saloon between midnight and a. H..
not only didn't steal anything hut put
ten cents into the cash register.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
VETS REFUSE TO IND0RSE
MRS. HELEN L0NGSTREET

MACON, GA, Dec. l2,-The r.. A.
smith camp Of Confederate Veterans
has refused 10 indorsc Mrs. Helen
Dorrch LongsUoot for reappointmeut
as postmaster az Gainesville 4 letter
In her behalf was received by the
camp and a motion to lay il on the
table indefinitely was unanimously
adOpte3
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
GOLD SPECTACLES,

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st. tAdvJ1
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

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