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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

One Good Turn Deserves Another.
Once there was a boy and he was
on his way to the store. His name
was Frank.
Frank was going for his mother.
Frank was a poor boy and he had to
go by some water whenever he went
to the store.
When he was going home he heard a
voice from the water and IT was call
ing for help.
This boy could swim and he jumped
into the water and caught the drown
ing girl.
Her name was Nellie and when she
came out OF the water. the boy asked
her how she fell in.
She said abe WAS playing by the
shore and fell in.
He took her home and she thanked
him for saving her.
The next day he went on the ice
and she did. Frank fell down on tht
ice and could not get up.
Nellie ran to him and picked hin
UP. He was hurt. She took hin
home and Franks mother thanked
her and said, One good turn de-
serves another"
ETHEL FURTH, Age 10.
RSIfia
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he told him of his journey. His father
said he was brave boy to sleep IN the
shed all night instead Of waking them
up to let him in.
LLOYD RATHBJN, Age 3,
Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

The Newark News asks: IF it
takes nine tailors to make man,
can six governors make a president p"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

The grand list of Hartford has
reached $95.O00,oo0; which a Boston
paper says is not quite as large as
the grand list Of the town of Brook
line, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
The poo mat pisappeared.

Dear Uncle Jed: This time am
going to write about a dog we had.
She was given to us by one Of our
neighbors when she was a. tiny puppy,
and as she was about the size Of n
woodchuck and the same color we
thought at FIRST that we would call
her Chuck; but afteFwRFd we decided
Fanny was a much prettier name, and
we called her Fanny.
She was never very H1ischievous,
but always a little ttrn1d; and the
only thing I can remember she de-
stroyed was a rubber.
Everybody in town knew and lined
her, and my brother thought there
was no dog like her for hunting.
But on the 18th Of last May she
went away about three O'Clock in the
afternoon, and we have never seen
or heard anything about her since.
We all felt very badly, for we loved
her and felt as though we could never
IKE another dog. She would have
been eight years old the fourth Of
last December.
FATHER said we couldn't get along
without a dog, and so last July we
got little beadle hound which we
also call Fanny.
We all like her, but not as we did
old Fanny. She is very rniscbieVoua.
Some time will write about her.
ANNA E. DURYEA, Age Is.
Scotland.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

Virginia has IS counties that draw
more money out of the state treasury
than they pay in. That Is quite G
load to carry.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
The Three Little Pigs.

The Three Little Figs.
Once upon time there were three
little pigs: and they lived in a little
pen by some apple trees.
One day, they got out Of the pen
and ran away, and they ran away I'M
I'll they came to a pond. and they
swan and swan and one of them got
tired and got drowned; and the rest
of them began to get afraid end they
ran home to. their pen. And they new
er ran away again.
CHARLES MURPHY, Age a.
Fitchviile.
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Dear Uncle Jed: I am going TO ten
you how spent my two weeks vaca-
ton.
The FIRST week, being Christmas
week, had company, two cousins from
Rhode Island. or course had to en-
terta4n them. / would read stories out
of tho books received from Uncle
Jed and the books got for Christ
mas.
Then I yclxed up my steers and took
my cousins out TO ride Sometimes I
let them drive and as they do not 1--we
on q farm they had q. lot Of fun.
They went home New YeaT1S
! always milk the COW for grand
father and help him feed the hOFgeG,
cows, pigs and the poultry; yoke up
my steers and bring the wood 10 the
house
! put a tongue on one of my big
sleds and have been using It this week
with my steers, hauling ice to put into
my icehouse, built myself.
My school will commence Monday.
Now I wifi only have Saturdays to get
my icehouse filed.
It Is SO cold here now have caught
all my hens and guineas and pat them
in a nice warm henhouse where they
cannot freeze their combs and feet.
/ take good care Of my steers and
poultry. I tell you there is nothing
like being a good farmer.
Some day hope to be as good a
farmer as my grandfather.
TROY J. MAIN, Age II.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

Colonel Watterson says Woodrow
Wilson has lied. This gentle" i'm
parchment of the governor from his
own party surprises the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

Attention is called to the fact that
the Ananias clubs formed by Waiter
son and Wilson are base limitations.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

A youth and woman killed in Law
renee. The innocent are usually vic
Tins Of mob violence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

These snow storms have a way of
petering out which is agreeable to
householders who have to shovel off
walks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

The Princess Patricia does not get
excited because the papers refer to
her as Princess Pat. Real royalty
has sense.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

DR.. Wiley Is impressed that all men
should live to be SO. The undertakers
do not countenance an extension Of
time like this
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
Rules for Yeuna Writsrs.

Huies for Young WrlteFs.
/. Write plainly on one side Of the
paper only and number the pages.
1. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
3. Short and pointed articles VIII
be given preference. Do net use over
26g words.
1. Original steries or letters only
will be used.
.. Write your name, age and ao"
dress at the top OF the first page.
Address all communications to
Uncle Jed, Bulletin Once.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.

Bsrnics's Pets.
Dear Uncle Jed had four pet cats
and three died; but the last one was
killed by a dog The first cats name
was Billy, the second was B1acky, the
third was Teddie and the other was
Kitty, and he Is still living.
I go to school. There are twenty
one scholars.
like to have recess, because we
have lots Of fun.
We all like our teacher very much
BERNTCE.
Iewatt CITY.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

Massachusetts, officials cannot be
truthfully charged with having put
Ettor in Jail too soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

Tho centenary Of Dickens is to be
eorated on February 7th in the en-
Enalish-speaking world; and in
dents Of his visit to America in 1858
are being recalled.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

The Portland Express says: 'There
has not been day in January that the
weather man has allowed us to forget
it is a winter month"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Happy thought for today: The way
to success is not a toboggan.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
Bible Question Box

Your Bible questions will be an
swered in these columns or by mali
u sent to our Bible Question Box
Editor.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01

The andieations are that the ground
hog viii ses his shadow on Condolences
day. but Who'll Ininda
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
A pn.,,tf,J Cat.

A RessatfW Cat
Dear Uncle Jed: One Sunday night
a. my mother was filing the stove she
happened to see our cat with q young
mouse and told nay father, and when
my father went TO get the mouse to
throw MIN cut OF doors, the cat sprazie
IN and scratched my father on the
hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
A Faithful pnn.

A family lived In Arizona. They
had a dog they liked very much.
One day their little girl was play
ing out In the field on a rock. and
left her doll. When 1t came time to
go to bed she wanted her doll, and
cried for her papa to get IT. But the
wolves were so thick he was afraid.
and told her to wait until morning.
But efter they had gone to bed she
got up and took the dog and started
after ner doll.
In the morning they missed her, and
searched for her, and found her asleep
en- the rock with the dog on watch and
q dead wolf on the ground.
They made a mat Of 1t and priced
the dog for his bravo deed.
HELEN MAIN, Age 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department
THE PRIZE BOOK WINNERS.

, book. I have read as far as page &c.
and l like it very much.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
The Truly Brave.

| Who are the truly brave?
The boy or girl with SEX con-
troll,
Who'd scorn to wrong a living
soul!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
The Bravo BAY

o The Brave Boy.
There was a little boy whose name
was Henry Gray. Henry worked for
a farmer for his board, clothes and
schooling.
One morning in summer Henry was
walking up the track and he saw q
washout on the track. and he said
to himself:
20 dear! and it Is near time for g
trein!"
He waited there till he heard thS
train and he stood In the middle o.
the track and put both arms up. The
engineer made all kinds of signals
for him to get off the track, but HI
would not The engineer had to stoI
and he was very angry at Henry
But when Henry showed him tn,
washout, he took him up in his ARM
and the passengers came to him ant
gave him great deal of money, anC
several took his name and address.
When he got through the publ
school he was II years old. The en-
gineer and the passengers all helpel
toward sending him to high school
and after he got through high schoo
they sent him to college. Henry stud
led to be a clergyman; and Henri,
always had friends after that.
NELLIE b. TAYLOR, Age II.
North Franklin
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
marching down again. having had his
labor for hts pains.
IRENE CHARTER. Age 10.
Wauregan.
A Story 81 kindnese.

A Story Of Kindness.
One evening, as Robert Stephenson
was going home he heard a little cry,
as If someone was In distress. He
went on. but again he heard 1t, this
time more piaintive.
Going on farther, he found a small
damsel, who was not more than four
or five years old.
What is the matter. little one?'
said he.
"Ohl Obi lin lost" she STAN
mered.
"Well. don't cry, little girl" he said
Don't cry. IN take you home"
And SO 1t was. In a few minutes
the child was restored to weeping
mother.
And l do not know which was tht
happier, the mother or he.
LITTLE BEAVER.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
The Circulation oil
The Bulletin.

The Bulletin has the largest cir
culatiOn of any paper in Eastern
Connecticut. and from three to four
times larger than that of any In
Norwich. It ia delivered to over
5000 Of the 4,O5S houses In Nor
witch, and read by ninety-three per
cent. of the people. In Windhaln
Il is delivered to over 00O houses,
in Putnam and DanielsOn to over
I,IOO, and in all of these places it
is considered the LEGAL daily.
Eastern Connecticut has forty
nine towns, one hundred and sixty
five pOstOfHce districts, and sixty
rural free delivery routes.
The Bulletin is sold In every
town and on all of the r.. Il. D.
routes in Eastern Connecticut.
CIRCULATION
1901, average .,....~s.....-...4 A, 412
1905, average ...........5 $40
..,..,, .,... 8.267
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-22
THE WEARY. WAITER

THE WEARY WAITER
Even the bright spring sun
shine failed to cheer the man in
the motor car. He sat all hud-
died up in his driving coat.
A friend passed.
Halo, JohnsohP' he said,
whats up7 How long have you
been here?"
ooh, about four hoursp said
the motorist miserably.
Whats the matter = tire
burst?''
The motorist shook his head.
.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-22

well, how are you getting
along?"
Thank you, very fine. My
husband paints and I. cook, and
then both of us guess what it is. =
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-22

of petrol? If so, l cam"
Thanks, old man. She's run
ming fine, and the tanks full. "
Then what the dickens is the
matter?"
ooh, nothingP incurred the
motorist. I'm only waiting for
my wife. She's been kissing her
sisters new baby ever since ten,
in that house there. Perhaps
she'll be finished presently; then
we can go home to dinner. I'm so
hungryP
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
FALLS OVER DEAD
 HORSE; BREAKS ARM

A pedestrian late last night coming up Eighth avenue near the Graymont fire station, stumbled over a huge black body and fell, bruising his face considerably and breaking his left arm. Almost un- conscious, he lay for quite a little time against the black object, examining his bruises. Then he struck a match to look at his arm, and to his disgust found that the black object upon which he was rest ing his head and body was a dead horse. It didn't take him long. despite his bruises to get upon his feet.
 The matter was reported at once to po- lice headquarters, but no information could be gained as to whom the horse be- longed. The man who broke his arm over the horse was James Gordon of Ensley, connected with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. While his arm was being dressed by a doctor at the jail. MT. Gordon had an interested audience as he told about the accident, and laughed heartily when they said 1t was horse on him, all right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
COMP PAN|ES MERGE
 AT MONTGOMERY Alabama Fidelity Co. Pur- chases Outright Union
 Casualty Co.

Montgomery, June -tSpecial.)- Announcement was made in Montsom- cry today to the effect that the Alabama Fidelity and Casualty company of this city has purchased outright the Union Casualty company. another local or- ganization The Union Casualty com- pany was originally capitalized at s4o,- OO0 and has been engaged in business in this city for several years The deal by which the Alabama Fidelity and Casualty company acquired the Union Casualty company was consummated some weeks ago, but no public an- nouncement was made of the purchase until today. .-.,'7
 Under the plan of the purchasers, the Union Casualty company's business will be transferred to the Alabama Fidelity and Casualty company. giving to the policyholders of the former company the advantages of legal reserve insur- ance. < The Montgomery company is one of the first. southern insurance companies to absorb by purchase another insur- ance organization. The additional in come and increase in the assets and surplus to the Alabama Fidelity and Casualty by the purchase of the Union Casualty makes the Montgomery com- pany one of the, strongest legal reserve insurance organizations in the coun- try. It is expected that this deal Is the forerunner of other important deals of this kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29

nothing save for an opportunity to ad- vance the cause of Underwood"
 In reference to the Tfmesf interview the governor said When in New York some time ago I was in the act of giving an exclusive statement to the New York Herald. A reporter of tthe Times ap- preached and heard mel pay Gaynor compliment. He published a story to the effect that in my opinion. Gaynor would be satisfactory candidate to the people of the south.
 "The same morningtthe real interview was published in tho Herald. It was therein stated that prior to the boom of Underwood southernr people discussed no one save Harmon and Gaynor, but since the entry into the field of Underwood no other candidateswas considered, not even for moment It was said that behind Underwood the people of Alabama were lined up to man and that there was not a chance for any other asprant to hope to land the vote of the Alabama delega- ton.
 Tt is my understanding that the Times, after having become aware of the errone- ous impression which 1t had conveyed, very graciousy made iproper corrections"
 In Baltimore there has been criticism of O'Neal based on the allegation that he has been more interested in his own prominence than in the candidacy of Un- derwood, but so far as iknown he has done nothing calculated to injure in any respect the cause. On the contrary he has worked indefatigably. It is believed the criticism resulted because of the fact that O Neal Is considered the leader of the majority faction of the Alabama delega- ton, which faction whether wisely or unwisely, entered Into a caucus for the purpose of naming the officers of the delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
TAXEPLACED/ ION PROFESSIONAL
 MENfDECLARED CONSTITUTIONAL

Montgomery June 2s.-tspecial)-The court of appeals this afternoon decided that the tax placed upon professional men by the last legislature Is constitu- tional at the same time affirming the judgment of the infepior court of Mont gomery in the cease ,of c. L. McLendon vs. the state.
 McLendon.j a well known attorney of Montgomery, attacked the constitutional ity that 1t exempted old soldiers who are professional men from the payment of the special license tax. The case was first heard before Judge Screws of thefnferior court of Montgomery a9S was decided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
EEACHERS MEET AT ! MARION IN AUGUST Joint Educational Institute
 Arranged CHANGES IN FACULTY Marion Ladies Endeavor to Arouse Interest in Improving Cemetery. Masons Elect Officers-Man Begins 20-Year Term
CHANGES IN FACULTY

Marion, June 2s.-(Special.) .)-Superin- tendent of Education H. J. Willingham has arranged for a joint educational Institute to be held in Marion on Au- ust 2s, at which the teachers of Hale Ind Perry counties will unite in discuss Ing problems in this portion of the state.
 Interest in Cemetery
 An effort is being made by several Ma rion ladies to arouse public interest in the improvement and keeping of the city cemetery.
 Taken to Penitentiary
 The 20 year sentence given the negro General Moore, Jr., for a murderous as- sault on Policeman Walters. has been laffirmed by the appellate court and Moore 'has been carried to the penitentiary. His father is now on bond for complicity in the affair
 Masons Elect Officers
 Perryville Masonic lodge, located 10 miles east of Marion, in the country, has elected the following officers: L. M. Richardson, worshipfu master; w. \ M. Hughey. senior warden w. B. Alex lander, junior warden; M E. Stone, treas prer; B. F. Garrison, secretary; H. Ed wards. senior deacon; J. F. Fuller, junior deacon: J. B. Garrison, tyler; the Rev. J. R. McCrary chaplain.
 Faculty Changes
 Marion seminary announces an addi- tion to the faculty in the person of Miss Lizzie Gregg Allen Of Knoxville. There will be three important changes in the music department of Judson college at the next session made by the additions to the faculty of Miss Anna E. Read, voice teacher; Miss Celeste Seymour, teacher of violin and piano. and Miss Alice Murray, teacher of piano. Miss Warren and Miss Stranathan will not return to the Judson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29

against McLendon. An appeal was taken with the result that the appellate court today affirmed the decision of the lower tribunal.
 The court of appeals reversed the cir cult court of Etowah county in the case of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company vs. l.. l.. Herzberg. In the lower court it was held that the corpora tion had to pay license tax on every commissary operated by the concern in one county, thereby upholding L. L. Herz- berg, probate judge of Etowah county. who had collected the tax The court of appeals held today that only one tax was chargeable. reversing the decision of the lower tribunal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29

news pledge to preserve sacred rights of American citizenship at home and abroad.
 Favors parcels post and extension of rural deliveries.
 Favors such. encouragement as can be properly given Panama canal expo sition.
 Comments to the states adoption of law making it offense to discriminate against the uniform of the United States
 Renews declaration of last platform regarding generous pension policy.
 Refers to the rule of the people and says. The democratic party offers it. self to the country as an agency through which the complete overthrow and extirpation of corruption, fraud and machine rule in American politics can be effected
 The conclusion of the platform says:
 "Our platform is one of principles which we believe to be essential to our national welfare" and invites cooper ation of all citizens who believe in maintaining unimpaired the institutions and traditions of our country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Many Enjoy Picnic

The Louis Pizitz Employees association held a very successful picnic. dinner and dance at East Lake yesterday afternoon and evening. The frequent showers did not dampen the ardor of those present and the picnic provided a congenal good time for all. About 25o employees and their friends attended. Dancing did not stop till 12 o'clock and all came back to town in special cars secured for the occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
Have New Ambulance

Woodlawn and East Lake will now have one of the most up-to-date ambulance ser vices in tq1e city as furnished by W. s. Woodin and Co.'S brand new automobile ambulances. The company has two of the new machines fitted up in the most mod ern style and of very high power. One of the machines was installed yesterday. The other machine will be on hand early next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
MORE SAW BLADES
 FOUND IN JAIL.

One hack saw blade. new and unused, and one broken one were found yesterday in the county jail as a result of another thorough search which took in the whole jail. These blades were found in the same cells. that of Walter Jones and a man named Crossland as those found after the search Thursday afternoon. It is evident that some well laid plot was rapidly ma turing for the escape of several prisoners in the>sherff's custody and evry possible effort is being exerted by Sheriff McAdory to get to the bottom of the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29

Baltimore, June s.-(Special.)-Witht the exception of the national opportunity which confronts Alabama. the most sem sational gossip among Alabamians today Is in reference to the Kennard letter. car ried in The Age-Herald of Friday. The political enemies of Governor O'Neal are quietly contending that it was he who in- spired that letter in the hope of precipi7 tatng vice presidential boom for him self, although had such a boom materal- ized the chance of Underwood would have been wiped away.
 Governor ONeal Is indignant. For not only do his political adventaries whisper concerning the Kennard letter, but they point with significant finger to an al legged interview recently carried in the New York Times, in which O'Neal was quoted as having said that Mayor Gaynor, in the capacity of presidential nominee. would be favorable to the people of the south.
 lThe governor this morning in his apart plent at the Emerson said
 Some time ago MT. Kennard notified he that in letters to certain delegates lie had nominated me for Vice President of the United States. Of course I knew that any such mention would result in- jAriously to the cause of Underwood. Therefore I wrote Mir. Kennard insisting that he say nothing further; that Ala bamians were heart and soul behind Un- berwood and that every man has sub kerved his own interests to that of the Alabama statesman.
 The letter has caused me emabarrass- ment for 1t was not unnatural for my enemies to urge the improper construc- ton. Of course I am not a candidate for the vice presidency I am a candidate for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-29
NEWS OFiENSLEY

It is reported that following the completion of the 20 houses under course of construction by the Ensley Land company that 75 more houses fof better class will be erected in the Elf teenth addition.fThe houses being erect ed now are yof four rooms each. In connections with this report 1t Is stated that active resumption of the work on the rod mill lat Corey will be start ed at an tear1y date, a high official of thea Ameipcan Steel and Wire companyl being lin tthe district at this time.
 Not gas tpuch of the steel plant di- vision twill shut down for the big pie nic at Gssrmania park today as was first reported owing to the necessity of asNmany men as possible remaining at the works. In the rail mill tn ey arc trying for record. Tn order ito get 3Sp00 tons of finished salable Tails it will be necessary to roll 10000 tons of rail \steel. Allowing for scrart and shorts and other poor rails, about 2000 tons will be thrown out. The Thnnes- see company band will go to Gefmania