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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21

wage.
oh, Lord who knowest the sparrow's fall,
won't You help us to resist when the modern devil
who has charge of our work takes advantage of
our poverty to lead us astray Sometimes oh Lord,
1t Is hard. Hunger and cold are terrible things,
and they make weak. We want to do right.
Help to be strong
Oh, God, we have appealed to the ministers,
we have appealed to the public and have ap-
peaed to the press. But IL all these fail in
need we know that You will not fail us.
Grant that we may win this strike, and that
the union may be strong, that We may not need
to cry so often Lord deliver from temptation
We ask this, Lord, for the sake of the little
children, helpless and suffering; for the girls who
may some time be mothers of children and for
those girls who. dislike SIM but forced into it
through poverty.
Oh, Christ. who didst die on the cross we will
try to ask You to forgive those who would crush
us, for perhaps they do not know what they do.
All this ask in the name of the lowly car
penter's son. AMEN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21
Smith, Florist. Main 407s. 0Os c.
GAS MEN FORM CLUB

To extend their knowledge OF
the gas business, IS employees OF
the gas company organized an Ed
ueational club last night, with II,
III. Whiteside president and A. p
Hansen secretary. Three papers
were read, dealing with the bust
ness. Permanent clubrooms will
be secured.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21

There is money in the want
ads. Read them. Use them. The
Times has the largest circulation
of any Tacoma daily. Want ads,
Is words 15c. Phone Main L.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21

piqued, abrupt
he left he
would have grown tired Of him.
You have been too stiff If really him
the time you with him. could not told him with
eyesthat that
girl not be
II he had cared enough would have
love- would him mind.
right will you yourself
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21

The Voters Educational ASSOC
citation met this afternoon at st.
Luke's parish house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21
HELP FOR "TROUBLE"

Dear Miss Grey Seeing the letter in "TIe
Girl in Trouble please If there
she is welcome me
She live with De
feel
Her folks will object coming
posedly work but she only
living in little country healthy Clean
married with baby girl old My
band good to doing this
Please tell the girl in trouble that willing what
for her. Give her address. WOMAN.
A.-Thank you, "a Woman" your help girl
trouble will be glad to give her you
address.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21
TO GROW SHORTER

Dear Miss Grey: L mai me
growing become S
made? STEAMBOAT IIZZ
AThey" that bones set during the day
sequenty
height The following recipe
tablespoons
tartar water enough to dissolve the Don't stir until
1t to boil flavong
poured into Pull. when cool enough to handle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-21
YOUNG GIRL AND THE THEATER

Dear Miss Grey: 1 almost fifteen a
girl Of the first show theater with
friend she return home Immediately the
INNOCENCE.
Aft a sensible girl think
mothers
does interfere with
should a
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
THE MEXICAN SITUATION.

It is quite evident that President Madero has his hands full with the revolutionists in Mexico and the rev olution is getting to a point where the arming of Americans and foreign
 CTS in the city of Mexico is considered advisable, Madero even agreeing in this. His success in the chief execu- tive's chair has not been particularly marked and the government is appar- ently losing ground. President Taft says there will be no intervention by this country and whatever is being done by the United States is simply in the line of precautionary measures Go have the situation properly in hand.
 It is regrettable that the Mexican government is not able to handle it's long standing trouble and put an end to the fight. but Madero's attitude is the strongest admission that it can not It should not be necessary to arm the foreigners in the city of Mex ico if the government was firmly en- trenched, and could be avoided if it was alive to it's responsibilities and obligations. To attempt to travel in that country at the present time would be the height of folly and many there would no doubt be glad to get away. With such conditions existing in the capital that protection cannot be guaranteed them, there are districts in that land which must be in a much more serious plight and verging on a state of terror, all of which is a help to the cause of the revolutionists.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
GET THE BEST SEED.

As an aid to the farmers in the raising of their corn crops. wherein the Connecticut farmers are naturally Interested, the department of agricul- ture, as the result of its investigation, IS urging the exercise of the greatest care and skill in the selection of their seed. The departments expert says VI advise the farmers to plant the best seed they can get They should use selected corn on the cob, each ear of which has been tested for germina- ton; and if they have to use shelled corn should test it and plant enough, depending upon the percentage of geTmination to insure a good stand"
 The wisdom of this advice can be well understood by the farmers of this section who know that poor seed is costly at any price. The department hnds poor seed corn as a general thing in the investigations, and espe- eially is this so in the big corn grow ing states. The selection of good, healthy seed is therefore necessary to insure the corn crop, on which the farmers and the country depend. Prop CT attention before planting will prove more valuable than months of lament over poor seed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
sALARlEs ANp A LIVING wAeE.

At the conferences of the Methodist churches the question of salaries and a living wage for the ministers was vital one. not only in the New Eng land Southern. but in the New York East. While attention is thereby di- rscted to the clergy of that denomina- ton, they are by no means the only ones who can set up that cry. For the minister with & family settled as pastor of small church there is hard scrambling 10 make both ends meet, as two in the town of East Lyme have made known in handing in their res ignations. It is mostly the ministers who are serving the country churches who are thus pinched, for they receive scarcely more than the Lawrence mill operatives and a great deal less than many of them. II is only natural that the wage question should arise at this time when it is so common in all sec tions.
 The churches report better condi-
 lions financially with reduction of debts for the year. indicating that the time is near when attention can be directed 10 giving the pastor a raise. The church pays the lowest wage possible5' said Supt A. J. Coultas, in bringing the matter before the con ference. which is directly opposite 10 good business methods. The pastor Is the general manager of the church. Upon him to a great degree, depends its success spiritually and financially. He gives his life to his work and it is q service which requires special train- ing and application. In the business world, as manager, he would be among the high -salaried employees, but in the church this is so in only a few in stances compared with the large nun Der needed and engaged in the minis try. The high cost of living is no re- specter of person and those in the ecclesiastical calling have to live and keep up the social and cultural re- quirements.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
"The Everlasting Perkinses!'

Mir. Editor: Your reprint on Thurs day of a story in the Hartford Times of President NCtt of Union college and Edward Perkins, as told by the octo- genarian lawyer, Charles E. Perkins" may he live to be @ centenarian-re- calls the Norwich variant of the anec- dote. It is this Rev. Dr. Samuel Nott of Franklin and Captain Erastus Per kins of Norwich were contemporaries, and each was ready and desirous to receive all the honor and respect due to the oldest inhabitant. One day, as the doctor was hitching his horse on Main street, some one, whom he did not recognize, asked him which was Lee & Osgood's store.
 Why, young man." said the doctor, cant you see it there-right before your nose? When I was of your age could read the signs without my glasses"
 And how old are you?" was the re- ply.
 Ninety seven years old, sir. How old are you?' said Dr. NOtt
 T was ninety mine on my last birth day." answered the stranger. Well, 'Tell" retorted the doctor, somewhat uettled, you must be one of the everlasting Perkinses, that nev- CT die'
 When Dr. Mott died in 1852 he had reached the age of 9S years and months. Captain Trastus Perkins was 151 years and months old when he dIed in 1853.
 WILLIAM c. GILMAN.
 Norwich Town. March 29, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
WITH THE DEMOCRATS

The example that Roosevelt has set and the bolt which his words were taken to imply have evidently i'm pressed the peerless one and more com plicaiOns are now promised for the democrats. It's hard to keep a good man down. but just as much difficulty may be experienced in suppressing those the people have said they don't want. Bryan several times thought he heard the call of the people. but it never proved to be so much as an echo, simply a dream. and now he promises to bolt the party if Harmon is the choice of the convention. He refuses 10 go as a delegate if his state instructs for Harmon. This is laugh able. as 1t would be directly against the wish of his constituents. and shows another obstacle the democrats have in uniting on a candidate. With the three-sided opposition 10 Wilson Bryan adding his opposition 10 Har- mon. the south uncertain for Under wood. and Speaker Clark getting his bumps in the fight for recognition. there is merry chase for a chance Co be knocked down if they win. Cries are rife from those who feel them selves slipping and all are uniting in their endeavors 10 suppress the New Jersey educator and he is far from satisfied from some of the backing he is getting
 The democrats are more hopeIesslv in search of the proper candidate than for many years. and the prospect of getting together grows dinner each day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
THE BULLETINS DAILY STORY.
FROM LUCILE'S DIARY

[ ed to mention. I thought it would be beneficial to both Louise and me to in- crease our knowledge of the language. Louise knows a lot of French, although her accent is execrable, but I knew that I, having acquired @ good pro- nunciation abroad could assist her with frequent corrections and criti- cisIns I am always glad to help my friends in that way.
 Saturday afternoon I was surprised to receive a telephone message from Wisner Lee, who has been out of town for several months.
 T hope you aren't keeping Lent" he said.
 Why 9" I asked.
 Well, to tell the truth, as soon as I got in town today l telephoned a friend and asked her to go to the theater to- night. l know you're always engaged away ahead, so. of course"
 That's all right, Wisner," I laughed. T never object to being second choice with an old friend like you''
 This friend of mine is observing Lent strictly this year," he said, and she could not go to the theater as that is one of the things she is giving up. How about you, Lucille I've got two seats for one of the best shows in town and I hope you haven't any en- gagement for the evening. My mind was working very fast as he spoke. 1 quickly came to the con clusion that it would be a shame to disappoint Wisner. who so rarely gets to town nowadays. It seemed to me that it would be selfish to sacrifice his pleasure to my Lenten resolutions, so 1 said 1 would go.
 Sunday morning when Cousin Fan nie brought my coffee and toast to me she told me that Louise came in just after Wisner and l started for the the ater. When she heard where l had gone she seemed annoyed and aston ished and went away at once
 While Cousin Fannie was speaking Louise called me up to say that she had decided not to read with meg Sat urday evenings
 T know. dear, that you may feel hurt about last night" 1 told her, but poor Wisner seemed so lonely that l felt it was my duty to go with him and give up my cherished plan for one evening. I regret that l failed to tele- phone you. It was really g. sacrifice for me to go.'
 q regret that I didn't take the op- portunity of sacrificing myself in the same wayl" snapped Louise
 Yes, dear I returned sweetly. T know Wisner asked you first. He said that he feared 1t was hopeless to dn- vite me on such short notice"
 It pains me to think that Louise has so little tact.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
CLEANSES THE HAIR AND MAKES IT
 FLUFFY, LUSTROUS AND ABUNDANT

ness, fuf1ness and an ineomparable g.oss and lustre and try as you will ycu cannot find a trace of dandruf or falling hair but your real sur prise will be after about two weeks use. when you will see new hair-nne and dOwny at dTst-yes-but really new sprouting out all over your scaIp-Danderine is, we believe, the only sure hair grower; destroyer of dandruff and cure for itchy scalp and it never fails to stop falling hair at once
 If you want to prove how pretty and soft your hair really is, mo'sten cloth with a little Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair taking one small strand at a time. Your hair will be soft, glossy and beautiful in just a few moments delightful surprise awaits everyone who tries this
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY
 FIT

Widespread attention is being at- tracted by the action of Dean Sum. ner of the Protestant Episcopal ca thedral of Chicago, who was chair man of the vice commission of that city, in the declaration that onlv those bearing a doctors certificate of tbeir mental and physical health will be married by a minister of that denoni- nation in that diocese. This action applies but to small section 5ut the importance of 1t is that it marks the first step in this sensible and sound stand for the protection of future gen erations. Standing alone in this move Dean Sumner can accomplish only 8 certain amount in the desired direc- ton. To gain the intended end all clergymen must fall in line and even then the support of the public will be required, for there will be the avenue of escape through civil marriages
 For long such a requirement. has heen needed. though in this state he marriage of feeble minded. imbecue and eDiIepttc persons Is forbidden 1in- der 45 years Of age, and in Michigan
 -rian phs seal defects are bars to marriage. LUnatics cannot marry in llsssac chuseits. Maine District of Co., anoia. OF Nebraska
 Dean sumner has the honor Of set rrE the movement on foot and while much rests with the physician. and many other difficulties exist. the time w.l come when legislation along that Hue win be adopted in all of the ..8i-<
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
HIS BROKEN PLEDGE.

On the 4th of March next I shall have served three and a half years, and this three and a half years con- stitute my first term. The wise GUS tom which limits the president to two terms regards the substance and not the form, AND UNDER NO CIR SUBSTANCES WILL ! BE A CAN DlDATE FOR OR ACCEPT ANOTH- ER NOMINATE ATloN-Theodore Roose- welt. November 8, 1904.
 HAVE NOT CHANGED AND SHALL NOT CHANGE THAT DE- clsloN THUS ANNOUNCED.-Theo- dors Roosevelt. December Il, 1907.
 WILL ACCEPT THE NoMlNA- TON FOR PRESIDENT IF IT IS RENDERED TO ME. - Theodore Roosevelt, February 24. 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
o.-Whioh is the oldest churoh? (c.

Q.-Whioh is the oldest church? (C. D. Al
 Answer.-There is but one Church, from the Soriptural standpoint. In the language of the Apostle, it is The Church of the First-Born which are written in heaven" or the Church of the living God;" or again, "The Church of Christ. Hebrews xii, 2S; I Tim othy iii, 15; Romans xvi, 16.
 It was this Church which our Lord established and He gave it no party name. It was merely the Church of Christ. Since then good people, more or less confused by the errors of the Dark Ages have separated themselves into various bands and churches of human organization and bound them selves together by human creeds These are known by various names. None of these Churches of men are authorized by the Bible nor mentioned in it. However, the one Church of the Living God" is composed of the saintly people of God in all of these
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
sucoeeds Rev. B. B. Parker.

A Haddam correspondent writes.
 The officials of St. Stephens church have made arrangements on recommendation and approval of Bishop Brewster. with Rev George E. Gilbert of Middletown, to be min ister in charge till such time as they are able to secure a settled rector for the place. MT. Gilbert has been doing
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

Just before Ash Wednesday. Louise Erwin and I were talking about the observance of Lent and l asked her what self denial she had planned,
 T hadn't thought of giving up any thing" she replied. You know that in my church it's not obligatory"
 "Still, I should think you'd be glad to make some Lenten sacrifice" l told her. T always make it a point to give up something
 You do?" exclaimed Louise, in tone of surprise. Why. l didn't know it."
 q don't faunt my virtues I replied, laughingly "Oftentimes my self de- nial takes so unobtrusive a form that even my most intimate friends do not know I am doing without some little pleasure or comfort"
 T can quite believe that" Louise said, smiling in a skeptical way that annoyed me exceedingly.
 l said at once that I intended to give I'D the theater during Lent. Why don't you do the same Louise ?'' I urg- ed. Think what a splendid example it would be to your settlement class as well as to some of our frivolous girl friends who think of nothing be- yond their own pleasure. 1 am sure y 5. Indeed. ] think any one whose influ enCe is as great as yours should be conscientious about eXerting it in the right direction
 "I never supposed that any one mo- ticed what l do" said Louise but if you are going to give up the theater and if you really think my doing so would do good, of course I shall
 Excellent" I cried. Let us set aside one evening each week for good serious reading. You can come over to our house and we'll shut ourselves ir my room and you can read to me while I polish my nails, for I don't like to strain my eyes reading at night. How delightful it is that yours are so strong! 1 intend to do my own mani curing during Lent and save the mOn- ey toward my Easter fund. I'll choose some book and we can begin our read ings soon. How will Saturday night do?"
 Very well,' agreed Louise, rather listlessly. l wish she had more vivac- ity and enthusiasm.
 I called up David Robinson and ask ed his advice about book. It pleases a man greatly. I find to appeal to his literary judgment. l also consulted MT ReQuier and Carl Bates. Of course, each suggested a different course of reading, but our conversations about the matter gave me a pleasant in- sight into their several tastes.
 l determined upon a modern French novel which none of them had happen
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

denominations, or outside of all of them, as the case may be. Hence. the oldest Church is the Church of Christ, and it Is the only Church, in the Divine estimation. Each saint must desire and strive for membership in this Church as his greatest privilege Con- secrated believers join this Church in probationary sense now, but an en- trance into full membership in that Church, which is the Body of Christ, will be granted only to the ''overcom- ers," after they shall have finished their course and have become partici- pants in the First Resurrection.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
Never any falling hair, itching scalp or d8ndruff if you
 use a little Dlnderine

To De, possessed Of a head Of heavy. beautiful hair soft. iustrUus fluffy Wavy and free from dandrutf is mere ly matter Of using little Danu- crime
 The very first application cIeanscs the scalp, stops itchiness, destroys and dlssolres every particle of dandruT and prevents the hair from falling out
 It is easy and inexpensive to have nice soft hair and lots of it. Just get D cent bottle Of Knowlton' S Danderine nov-all drug stores rec onmepd it-apply a little as directed and within ten minutes there will be an appearance of abundance. fresh
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

mission work in Tylerville, in the school house, since last fall, and has celebrated the communions in East Haddam since the resignation of Rev R. R. Parker last November He will be there himself every other Sunday as he goes on the Killingworth route twice a month, but he will furnish a supply for the intervening Sunday. It is hoped to secure a settled man with a family to live in the rectory soon. Rev. R. R. Parker will officiate next Sunday and MT. Gilbert will preach a special Easter sermon and celebrate the holy communion on Eas- ter day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
DIABETES
Treatment That Costs Nothing # 1t
 Fails to Benefit.

Dabetss has louE been considered au lucuFabs disease and tbe 5ny hore held our to patients Ina. been l0 pralong fAeir years by slectnots living newly discovered paut in Mexico csiied Diabetnl herb has been fcuud ip be -peaac ln 1hs treat Inent uf diabetes. glicky reducing the specific gray fly and sugar, restoring the weight and building up the system.
 The treatment Is very inexpensive, sl.O0 worth of
 the herb will last two weeks and w remove in, worst symptoms in the most asgravated cases Call at our stofe and the proofs and get free book let Of diet lists. showing the proper foods for dla- bsues Lee X 0sgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

At a Washington celebration in New York some years ago a Norwich man recalls with much appropriate ness, at this time these words promi- nently display ed: He might have been a king; but he chose to be patriot
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

Governor Foss of Massachusetts does not appear to know Governor Baldwin of Connecticut has the sup port of majority of the democratic delegates of New England
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

Hartford At the meeting of the common council last week the annual report Of the fremen's relief fund was presented for the year ending March S1, 1912. Ii shows that the fund has Increased from S25, 3s5.4s to 26960.26.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

Though Great Britain is naturally disappointed, no doubt Captain Scott feels that it is better to have tried and lost than to have made the mess Of it that Cook did
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

Chicago can't see how it is going to miss two conventions, with the num- Der of contesting delegations that will be there.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

The latest correspondence school is one to train the laity of the Episcopal church. The correspondence school has ceased to be a joke