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The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
STATESMEN, REAL AND NEAR.
By FRED c. KELLY.

tences TO introducing any speaker. II he
continues on his present plan, he VIII
grab on all records for compact utter
ance.
The O'Gorman method Of preparing a
speech is simple. For several days he
devotes odd moments to thinking up
what he ought to say. and mentally blue
pencils every line that can be dispensed
with. Then he takes a little pad and
pen and writes out a three or four min
ute speech. Having written it, he does
not add, remove. or revise word.
Representative Henry George. tr.. was
over in Japan a year or two writing up
things for publication, and he desired to
Interview a certain Japanese general
After some little maneuvering, he got an
audience. On little table near the gem
eral were cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco,
all OF the costIiest kinds TO be had. Now.
it happens that George never learned to
smoke. He never even rolled cornsilk
cigarette in his life. But he saw that
here was an occasion where he must
smoke II 1t killed him. It was evident
that the man he was about to interview
was not only a smoker, but one who ex-
pected others TO smoke with him The
japanese are a polite people. and the
general uOlDlleSS MOulu not SInOA6 uQlesS
his guest did. But II he didn't smoke
he would feel i'll at ease and would he
unable TO talk freely. II he couldn't talk
freely, George wouldn't get any inter
view. and there You are II was all per-
fectly logical that George must smoke.
He lighted a cigar that the general
recommended and tried to hold It be-
tween his index and second finger with
the nonchalance OF an accomplished
smoker.
Then the general, being the soul OF
roliteness, took an ivory imitation OF a
cigar from his pocket and put II in his
mouth, saying:
Il don't SMOKE myself, but you see
can keep you company. anyhow"
Congressman Lafferty, of Oregon. keeps
a pair Of Indian clubs and an outfit OF
new-fangled dumb-bells in his ONCE and
exercises for 1--WE minutes every day i'm
mediateIy before going on the floor OF
the House.
CCopyright, l9I., By Fred c. Kelly. An rights y
serredl
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
OF INTEREST IN WASHINGTON.

Prom the Florida Tinlrs-Uniou.
A man must be blind who would con
naught in Washington.
Frum the Albany tN. Y. Journal.
1t is understood that Senator La Fol-
Iette Is temporarily attending TO his du-
ties at Washington.
From the Pitts51-E Post.
The latest crank to visit the White
House was not Of the political brand.
Consequently he was arrested.
Ffum the Atlanta Journal
On to Washington is the cry Of the
Prohibitionists. Well, If Washington can
be converted, there is hope for the rest of
the country.
Prom the New York Evening Mail.
The solemn reception" OF the cardinal
was nothing TO the one that the Hitch
White House.
From the birmingham (Ala.l LedEyT.
Mr.. Underwood is in Washington at
work. The other candidates are out beg
ging for votes. It looks as II the voters
are hunting Underwood.
Prom the Detroit Free Pres.
A Washington scientist says he can
teach fowls to talk. He would do man.
kind a better service II he'd teach hens
to lay eggs when they're most needed.
From the Savannah News
Washington society is much agitated
discussing whether the turkey trot" was
danced at a White House reception the
other evening. 1t is said that pretty near
ly the whole company stopped talking to
watch two couples hop. But then il is
asserted that It was only a harmless lit
tie chicken trot,' after ALL
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

flash my roll and freely give help the abject poor live
and their lives song, when feel the Daily Wave will
print list of those who gave aid the hungry
THE CHEER throng 1t is noble thing hand assistance
Full GIvER the who stand and weep cataracs
comfort grief assuage dsress-when
the daily press viii chronicle the facts The widow walls her
hands she wrings go with healing my wings and dry her
bitter give her children hats and soeswen feel sure
that the News full appears And when the hat
passed aid worthy project I'm arayed with those who
hand kae and then how anxiou wait the evening sheet
it's always to the stirring tale Oh Charity the nobe
thing of which the hghbrow poets sing faithful end
For you always have stad-bu must get ad before
that scad ! spend WALT MASON.
Copyright by GerErN AdnmEl
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
THE BEASTLY WEATHER,

From the Florida Tins-Union.
Florida's potatoes will soon be sprout-
ing.
Prom the Montgomery Advertiser
No man ever leaves Alabama in quest
OF the Fountain Of Youth.
From the Atlanta Journal
The weather is almost warm enough for
the spring training of the baseball teams.
Frum the Albany (N. " Journal.
Soon II will be the time for the back-
bone of winter 20 sustain the usual frac-
ture.
Prom the Omaha Bee.
It will take more than this to bring
the mean temperature for January some
where near the average.
From the San Antonio E1Igess
Ground hog day is only a week Off and
so we may soon know whether We are m
have late winter or an early spring
From the Dayton tohiol News
The cold weather will make fishing goo5
next spring. says a local sportsman n
will certainly make It feel good.
Prom the Bristol CTenn.l Herlld-COurisr.
Now that the temperature has climbed
back to freezing or thereabouts, several
alleged winter resort towns are beRinning
to call attention to themselves again.
From the Atlanta Journal
Every rose nodding in the June breszes
and dispensing a glorious fragrance
through the atmosphere win nav divi-
dends IN dollars and cents throughout the
long summer time.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
orirfn of nertIIIon sr,tcm.

Prom the Philadelphia Record.
When the art Of writing was limited
TO the clergy a man of affairs made his
signature by dipping his thumb I'm the
ink and pressing IT upon the document
Thus the BertiIlon system may claim
high antiquity. The primitive signature
is recommended as a preventive of for
geries by Chief of Police Regan, Of Buff
falo.
1t is estimated that last year forgeries
amounted to SIS. 200, 900. and Chief Regan
believes that they could be defeated by
impressing finger marks on checks.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30

rum inc AnaAAAlnuLN
Maryland is solidly I'm the Taft column
for June, November. and all the time.
From the Columbia Is. c. su;e.
"Marse" watterson doesn't mind being
called "a fine gentleman" but he draws
the line at old"
Erun the I1itsbnrE PoSt.
There will be no question about the
Jurisdiction OF the Democrats in redeem
Ing Pennsylvania.
Frum the Albany Journal.
Thus far the Cummins Presidential
boom hasn't emerged from the announce
ment stage.
From the Columbus tOhiol STATE Journal.
II it were not for President Tafts
cheerful disposition. We doubt II he
would see very many first robins this
spring.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Bryan as a peacemaker between Folk
and Clark will be as heartily thanked
for his services as was Col Harvey for
his, We suppose.
From the Omaha Bee
1t may be just a coincidence that DR..
wilson's troubles date from Mr.. Bryan's
open Endorsement Of him.
From the Baltimore Sun
IT am a faithful Tafter, and with the
Tafters stand" sings Postmaster Cen
eraI Hitchcock on the front seat near the
band.
Prom the 81. Louis Star.
La Toilette has invaded New York
with his boomlet He will be fortunate
II he escapes the snares Of Wall street
as we'll as did Wilson, when he side
stepped Ryan and gave a low tackle
to Harvey.
Erom the Atlanta Journal
Already the wilson-Harvey episode is
almost ancient history, and some people
professed to see in 1t the end OF Wood
row Wilson'S public career.
From the Birmingham tAln.) AEeHsnd.
The Roosevelt stampede has not yet
been started. The steam roller stands
in the way.
Prom the kansas City Star.
Evidently when the st. Louis Repub-
lican city committee indorsed Roosevelt
for President it didn't walt to hear from
Secretary Nagel.
Prom the st. Louis Republican
Pinhead politicians are the curse OF
Missouri. says a member OF the state
board OF immigration. This is rather
a pointed remark, coming from an ap-
poIntee OF Gov. Hadley.
From the Houston Tel Post
Mr.. Bryan naturally sides with wilson
in the wilson-Harvey affair. Our great
Nebraskan is a friend-swatter himself.
as old Jim Dahlman and his SCARED back
can testify.
Prom the kansas City Journal
Gov. Stubbs undoubtedly is sincere when
ne says Roosevelt Is the candidate most
popular with the Kansas voters. II he
didn't believe it he wouldn't be Tor
Roosevelt.
From the San Antonio ExITeks
II now appears that Gov. wilson mas
been devotinE considerable time to talk
ing through the very kind OF nat
he formerly wanted Mr.. Bryan knocked
into.
Frum the Elmira CN. " Advertiser 49,,
Somehow or other. Gov. Woodrow WIZ
son seems to be always getting in the
way of the bad draft.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Unfamiliar scenes.

The moving picture theaters do not con-
fine themselves 10 fictitious themes. Films
are often shown depicting the interiors
OF factories, the gathering OF rubber
the growing OF tea, ana many other un-
familiar scenes. A local theater recently
displayed films showing young girls
sweeping, washing dishes, and helping
their mothers in various other ways.
Many young girls in the audience were
greatly interested in these unfamiliar
scenes.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE pIFFERENcE.

Things take dreadful slump and values
go to pot
Uttered lot;
The money mart Is tight, SO runs tne
tale they TELL
And no coin is in sight when you go out
to sell.
Things take an upward turn ana ner-
chants whom you know
Are very quick TO spurn an oner that Is
low;
The money mart is loose and everything
is high,
Or such is their excuse when you go out
to buy.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
MANHATTAN AS A STATE.
Two Bills I'm LeEisIature Looking
to that Result.
Frrn The 81. Paul Disratch.

From the ST. Paul Dispatch
Two bills are before the New York leg
islature TO prepare the way for the for
nation OF a new State Of Manhattan It
is proposed to carve from the Empire
State the counties embracing Greater
New York and its immediate vicinity.
The report from Albany is that the
move has the Endorsement Of the Demo
Gratis. In the absence Of arguments that
are to be offered for and against the
suggested change, 1t is safe to assume
that the compelling motive IS politics.
The Tammany chieftains probably are
seeking an opportunity to break away
from the restraining upstate influence.
They would like to name their own pair
OF Senators without interference, just as
they now pick many Of those who go TO
the House OF Representatives
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
No LaughinE AIatter-ThIs.

From the Los Angeles Tribune.
Another woman has been added 10 the
police force OF Los Angeles. There Is no
occasion for laughing about 1t, either-
She probably win make good In the posi-
ton mapped out for her-that OF censoring
moving picture shows and investigating
the affairs Of women that are caiied 10
the attention of the department.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Omaha Holds 1t. Teachers.

FIom the Omaha Bee.
Omaha has provided for the retirement
of aged public school-teachers on an ade-
quate pension. This insures that It will
command the bert talent in the country
and hold efficient teachers In its schools
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
signs of spring Down south.

From the savannah News
Pretty soon we shall be hearing about
the spring thaw and the consequent
floods in the rivers, with accompanying
damage: and then we shall hear a good
deal more about the necessity of forest
conservation.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Frnnce ON the job.

i1om the IIttsburg Dispatch.
France, fresh from standing up to Ger
many and getting away with It, is not
TO put up with any indignities,
real or fancied, from any OF the otner
neighbors
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Important Item Omitted.

From the 50. Paul Dispatch.
A news item states that a policeman
heard a whistle blown for help and ran
a mile to make an arrest. The item need
lessly explains that he was one OF those
recently appointed.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Teddy as a LONG hummer.

From the Boston TnTelcr.
Roosevelt, II is said. has jumped fifty
feet on skis. This is nothing to what he
viii jump If he sees that Presidential
nomination coming his way.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
In.t a place to land.

Fium the Los Angeles Tiibune
Cut out this scream Of high cost Of
living and get down to earth" coun-
sells the Hanford Sentinel. All right
What's the acreage around Hanford
worth nowf
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Pn.. n ON to Texns.

Ffom the saTanuah News.
Texas protests that Missouri has stolen
that hound song. Rather than have
any i'll feeling in the matter. Missouri
might let Texas have IT.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
College Work.

Il hear your son is doing brilliant
work in college"
We'll, guess. His brilliant manage
ment OF the football team cleared 800 on
the season. and now he has the glee club
on tour TO paying business all along the
line
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
January 30 In History.

On January 30. 1884. Henry VIII started
on his second trip to Reno.
On January 80. 1856. Shakespeare gets
into trouble again for stealing deer meat
He proceeds to London, and peddles
ballad based on the high cost Of living.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
uncIe Pennrri.e saysI

The drink problem is serious one
especially when IT comes TO getting some
body TO buy.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Uncle Joe's silence OmInous.

Trum the Cleveland Leade-.
AS little is being heard Of Uncle Joe
Cannon these days as though he were a
candidate for Vice President.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
The Literary CourtshIp.

They started in a purely platonic way
to read Lucille together"
''weI?"
Now they are interested in book that
tells how to build a Sl.OOO house"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30

Ill fares, alas. that ill-starred State.
to fastening ills a prey, which cannot
boast one candidate for President to-day.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Making n Start.

why do you always appear in public
carrying a tire?"
Il can't AFFORD an automobile just yet"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
Maria Ee.

Marriage is no lottery;
Not by all the stars.
Marriage Is a pottery
For making family jars.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
We PrOEreaa.

Our ideals alter as We grow older
quite true. Now used to think l wa.
happy before l learned TO play bridge"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-30
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD.

From the Baltimore American.
Maryland is solidly I'm the Taft column
for June, November. and all the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
SOUTH COVENTRY
Local Hospitality During the Week. Potter Barber Marriase-christmas Tree Festival.

Among Christmas visitors were T. Irving Boynton of New Haven, Sam uel Hall of Meriden, MT. and Mrs. farland of Sufield, John l. Hull of Schenectady, Mrs. Darby of Sterling, Miss Anna Light of Boston, Edgar Light of Andover, Mass, Miss Fanny White of Brooklyn, Miss Margaret Brown of Mt Holyoke William J. Wilson of Worcester, Misses Ruth and Ruby Higgins of Mt. Holyoke. Miss Alice Latimer of Wellesley. Miss Eu- phemia D. Christie of Boston and Miss Sarah Christie at Rev. George W. Christie's.
 Rev. and Mrs. Duncan Dodd spent Christmas at home in Ansonia.
 Mrs. Dewitt Kingsbury was at her sisters in Lyme over Christmas.
 Potter-Barber.
 Miss Ida Barber and David Potter were married Monday evening at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Duncan Dodd. After they return from their wedding journey they will reside here. They were attended by Miss Annie Clark and Charles Barber.
 Congregational Christmas Festival.
 There was a Christmas tree and en- tertalnment at the Congregational church Tuesday evening, largely at- tended. Popular numbers on the pro- gram were vocal selections by the Misses Mona, Beatrice and Mildred Hermance and Miss Nellie Albertin, accompanied by Mrs. Agnes Armstrong at the piano. Much interest was man. ifest in the recitations and songs of five and six-year- Diva and Joiva Laminan, blind orphan brothers from the Perkins institution for the blind, Boston. The children are Christmas guests of Miss Euphemia D. Christie, principal of the kindergarten depart ment in this institution. Lawrence Sherman as Santa gave great satis- faction to young and old. Among gifts 1 distributed from the tree were an opal brooch from the choir and con- gregation to Mrs. W. H. Armstrong, organist; an umbrella, from the Y. P. S. c. E. to Rev. Nestor Light; silver l spoons from her class to Mrs. Nestor | Light. Mrs. Light has also been pre- scented a pearl brooch by the ladies of ! the Missionary association and friends. ! Royal M. Roses gift of large oranges was appreciated by all as they were distributed throughout the audience.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28

Walter H. Westerfield Is home from New York for the holidays.
 Joseph Stross was at the Hartford hospital last week to receive treat ment for his eyes.
 Franklin c. Gurley is home from Worcester for the holidays, accom- panied by his cousin, Fred W. Chap man.
 Gift for Foreman.
 William H. Bracket was presented a silver shaving set last Monday by the girls in the spooling room of which he Is foreman.
 Louis c. Dimock is among the home corners for Christmas time He has entered the employ of a large lumber concern with headquarters in Boston as secretary and will assume his new duties New Years. A southern trip of a few weeks in January on bus mess is contemplated
 Charles Safranck is in New York for weeks visit with relatives.
 Irwin Mott of Norwich called on MT. and Mrs. William Maine Saturday.
 Committee Named.
 At the meeting of the men in the hall last Wednesday night to consider ways and means to provide social op- portunittes for the community the fol- lowing committee was appointed and plan underway will be heard from later: Robert T. Jones, Rev. E. w. Darrow, Waite, E. Malo, Charles 10. Allen and James Service. Jr. There seems possibility of reading room and perhaps club room or gymnasium.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Raney and Miss Annie Tomasko srent Sunday with friends in IVillimantic. Miss Doris Hall and Gardiner H. Hall are home from their schools in Massa- chusetts through the holiday vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28

bumps, some were as large as quarter and they were scattered all over my fsce in blotches. In nights time my face was Co fuIi of them that could not sleep on account of the itch.
 There was no cure. Medicines, saives, pms, nothing helped, until I saw about the Cuticura Soap and Ointment in the paper. used them just as directions told me, lnpf to my sstanlshment, found great s<hange, and after week or %, was cured, Ny complexion is rosy and Ennooth instsaA cf oily. rough and pimply as 1t used to be., 0lgncdl Albert Goldberg, Jan. 12, lel2.
 For more than generation cuticura Soap snd Ointment have been the favorites for the trnatment of eczenas, rashes. itchinss irritstions and other torturing, dislguring hRmers q the skin and scalp. Sold every where. Sample of each mailed free, with s2-p. gkin Book. Address postcard "Cuti- cuFa, Dept. T, Boston."
 svTender-faced men should use Cuticura seap Shaving 6tick. 25c. sampIa free.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28

brated the 26th anniversary of their marriage Dec. 24.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Stevens, and little son Howard, of Brooklyn, N. r., were guests of P. H. Sherman over Christmas.
 Robert G. Sherman of Westbrook Is at home for the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. F. B. Topliff dined with MT and Mrs. Sherman Christmas day.
 Miss Maud Brigham spent Christmas with her grandparents at Mansfield nAnOt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
BOLTON
Old Woman in tine Shoe and All Her Children at Congregational Sunday School FestivaI-Grange Interests.

The Christmas exercises in the Con- gregational church Monday evening were exceptionally fine. The. church was well decorated with evergreen, with an immense tree in one corner that delighted the heart of every child present. The program consisted of a Shoe, Santa Claus and Gloomy Jim. Those taking part in the play besides the children were Mrs. c. W. Burt, Miss Alice Eaton and Julius Strong, the children in the Center school and few from the South school were the children of the old woman who lived in the shoe. The program was wholly arranged and managed by The odore s. Perry, who received many compliments for its success. Besides presents for the children all were given candy and oranges.
 Grange Meeting.
 The grange meeting last week was in charge of the sisters, who furnished a program which consisted of readings, recitations, songs, music on the har- monica and a humorous dialogue en- titled, Packing the Missionary Barrel, by ten sisters, which was followed by supper. The meeting this week Is in charge of the officers, each officer to have his station decorated to rep- resent one month of the year and to have some part in the literary pro- gram appropriate to his month.
 MT. and Mrs. c. F. Sumner and chil- dren spent Christmas day in Hartford the guests of MT. and Mrs. Harry Hil- ton.
 J. Wesson Phelps entertained his father from Massachusetts over the Christmas vacation.
 School Supervisor A. N Potter of WiIlimantic was in town the first of the week.
 Walter Dewey has been visiting his sister, Mrs. J. G. Kneeland. in Tor ringtOn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Holland County -
 HEBRON
Pleasure for School ChiIdren-Con- ereeational Christmas Tree and Supper Enjoyed.

Schools closed last Friday for one week, with Christmas exercises and Christmas trees. There were Az vis- itors and 4S pupils present.
 Miss NJ. J. McNeirnay the primary teacher has been called home on ac- count of serious illness of her mother. All wish for her speedy return. Mrs. Edmund Horton has taught the school for the past three years and will SUD- ply In the absence of the teacher c. J. Strand, the principal of the grammar. department Is passing the week in Brattleboro, Vt
 Students Home.
 Miss Eleanor and Miss Lorena Lord are at their homes from Northfield for the Christmas recess.
 Mrs. Annie Gilbert and daughter Helen are at Dr. Pendleton's for the Christmas vacation.
 Mrs, Etta Horton and Daniel Hor- ton are at Edmund Horton's for the holidays.
 Miss Florence Smith is home from Wiilimantic Normal school.
 Miss Sadie Raymond Is home for Christmas.
 A number of the young people at- tended the Christmas exercises in the Jagger district Friday evening where Miss Genevieve Little Is teacher. A number from this village attend ed the Grange entertainment in Gilead Friday evening. Miss Grace Randall recited. which was highly appreciated. Howard Porter has purchased an automobile.
 At Norwich Hospital,
 J. H. Jagger, who is in the state hospital at Norwich, is failing in health and is confined to his bed.
 Tree and Supper.
 The Congregational Sunday school had a Christmas tree and supper for ali, with exercises, which was well attended.
 Mrs. Frink and Miss Christine spent Christmas at A. E. Frink's in Andover Prof. w. O. Turner has been train Ing the young people of the town for concert and entertainment
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
NORTH COVENTRY
Festival on Christmas Eve-Brief Va
 cation for Pastor.

The Sunday school entertainment and Christmas tree was held in the church Tuesday evening. Dec. 24th.
 Rev. H. M. Bartlett. pastor of the Second Congregational church, left Wednesday for his home in Haverhill, Mass, to spend short vacation.
 Miss May Secor and Mir. and Mrs. Sivity are guests of MT. and Mrs. R. c. Secor over the holidays.
 R. A. Hall of East Hartford spent Christmas at his old home here.
 Schools closed on Friday, Dec. Fist for the winter vacation.