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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
AMERICAN EMBASSIES.

Influence is being brought to bear upon the business men and commer- cial organizations of this country to secure their cooperation in the move ment to have this country acquire em- bassy. legation and consular buildings in foreign countries for the use of their representatives. A bill to carry out ,he authorization of the Lowden act, which provides that more than $500,O00 shall be expended in any one year for the acquisition of sites and buildings for the diplomatic and consular estab- Ishments of the United States, has been introduced in the house by Con- gressman Sulzer While the Lowden act has become a law it becomes nee essary to secure the appropriation each year and the Sulzer bill asks for ap- propriations as follows: Mexico City, S150,000 Tokyo, Japan, $150,00O; Berne, Switzerland, $140,000; Hankow, China, S60,00O. The estimates for the build ings in all instances have been care fully estimated, the secretary of state setting for the limit of cost.
 This providing of buildings for the American representatives is in line with what other countries are doing, and it means that by such provisions the legations and embassies will be properly equipped for the conduct of the business in the best possible man ner It is quite necessary that this country for the interest of it's foreign business and relations should have the proper establishments and in that de- sire a long list of commercial organ izations throughout the country has endorsed the effort, including the local board of trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
How eertrude Found a Sister.

In a city near New Jersey lived a little girl who was very rich. Her mother died when she was young and she was very lonely though her fath- CT did all he could to make it pleasant for her. One day she was out walk ing when child ran up to her and said:
 Please will you buy this maga- zine from me. It is the only one have left and my mother is very sick at present and I am trying to help her. Please do, we are so poor"
 Gertrude, on asking, found that the child's name was Ruth Warner.
 "Of course" said she, T will take it, and if you will come with me I will buy some things for your mother They went to the store and bought good things, including fruits, and so forth.
 Wont you come home and see my mother" asked Ruth.
 Gertrude being interested consented. After walking for about 15 minutes they reached a shabby looking tene- ment house They climbed the stairs and paused on the third floor. On en- tering Ruth said:
 How do you feel mother
 Not very we'll" was the reply, "and Oh. am so hungry"
 T have some bread and many other nice things which this little girl has bought you"
 Gertrude stayed for little while and when she reached home that night stated the scene to her father.
 MT. Stark (Gertrude's father) went the next day with the doctor to see Mrs Warner. She was brought to MT. Stark's home where she was made housekeeper with a good home.
 Gertrude was very glad she met Ruth and has since called her her sister.
 Both girls are now at boarding school and Gertrude often relates the story of "her sister Ruth"
 GEORGETTE COMEAU, Age 13.
 Norwich.
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PRIzE-BooK WINNERS.

Cecil E. Rand of South Windham, Me-: "The Grammar School Boys in the Woods" by H. Irving Han cock. 2-Georsette Comeau of Norwich; Little Rosebud" by Beatrice liar raden. S-Anna E. Duryea of Scotland: tBek's First Corner by Jennie M. Drink water 4-Hannah L. McVeigh of Norwich: The Swiss Family Robinson" 5-John Sullivan of Baltic: "Off to the Geysers,' by c. A. Stephens. 6-Jacob Rabinovitoh of Norwich; Robinson Crusee," by Daniel De- foe. Amos WheIan of Norwich "The Submarine Boys Trial Trip by Victor G. Durham. S-FIorenee A. White of willimantic: "The little Lame Prince" by Miss Muloch
 Winners of books may call at The Bulletin business office for them at any hour after 10 a. m. Thursday or thereafter.
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the money to the child and told it to buy some food.
 Then she walked towards her home. Her mother met her at the door and Ellen told her about it. You were right" said Ellens mother. "The child needed the money for the food more than Clarence need ed the engine"
 That evening a knock was heard at the door and the toy shop owner walk ed in the room with a toy engine un- der one arm and beautiful dolI under the other.
 T saw you give that money to the poor child" he said, looking at Ellen, and because you were so good I brought over a present for your brother and yourself"
 "Oh, thanks, sir!" said both the children.
 Mrs. Wright, you have a girl to be proud of" said the toy shop owner, and remember, Ellen, those that are good to others are always rewarded" MARGU ERITE HARROW, Age 13. Mansfield Depot.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
THE SOUND LINES.

The action which will come today on the Panama canal regulations will have an important bearing. as far as the house Is concerned ou he sound steamboa lines lt was indicated by the vote of Tuesday that the house as a committee of lhe whole was in favor of the provision which demands tha. the railroads and steamboat lines be divorced and this despite the nuposi- tion of Representative Higgins of this state and Representative Peters of Massachusetts. who did not oppose it as far as thc canal Is concerned but righifully consider that legislation in- tended to meet the situation presented by the canal when opened should not Ii. made Go cover purely coasting trade which does not intend to use the ca nal r the railroads which now own transportation lines in New England cnEleed in interstate commerce should plan Co operate in the canal they would be effectively blocked by the Panama bill restricting that trade. but the proposition now means Q breaking up Of the present lines oper- ating in the Sound and a complete divorce from rhe railroads, which offers most serious objections from the man. ufacturing interests of this part o1 the country
 The action today will determine now the house stands on the matter, but it is considered that the senate must consider the serious feature of that part of the bill from q more sensible RtandpoiDs
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a lovely country. The prairies were so nice and soft out there that when I came east the roads were so rough and stony it made my feet hurt, and then people said I was tender footed But they are most well now. Well. as l was going to say, I never heard any, one say anything about vacation out there"
 Just then the horses heard the barn door creak and their master came Tn to give them their supper.
 Well, boys" he said. you won't have to go on that school route for H week. So you will have a vacation too, And you certainly deserve 1t, for you have gotten there every morning on tims, go the children haven't been late oEee,n
 Now, Bill, do you understand whst vacation means? ?' asked Jerry, as their master went cut
 'f dan't quite understand yet what t really means replied Biii.
 I understand, perfectly said jer= ry. 1t means that we daH't have ta carry the children Ia seheel for 8 week, Vacation means 4 rest"
 And sA their talk eAdea as they feii ia eating theiF SUBJECT. fer they were very hungry and tired, as they had worked hard all week:
 ANNA h. bERxnA, Age 1s
 Scotland
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Montville.
Jock.

Jock was young monkey, and like all of his kind was very meddlesome. He was always free to roam where he pleased.
 One day he chanced to see his mas ter preparing to take a picture Jock became greatly interested and looked on as thoughtfully as a human being would do
 A few weeks later Jocks master had prepared everything for taking a pie ture and had left the room.
 This was a good opportunity for Jock to have some fun. He perceived this and instantly jumped on the camera and almost knocked it over. He had already pushed or overturned every thing he had seen At last he saw the rubber ball and squeezed it. He heard the sharp click which made him jump.
 Crash! The camera had brokeni
 Jock ran out Of the room and came in contact with his master. who then knew what was the cause of the trou- bic. Jock was punished and then ran l away, never to come back
 WILLIS RIDGEWAY, Age 12 Baltic.
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LITTLE ORIGINAL STORIES.
A Brave Boy.

One day a little boy went out in the woods to gather pine cones for his sister to use to make picture frames.
 On his way he had to cross a rail- road track On the track there was a big tree which the wind had blown down.
 He thought and thought how he could get it off the track. At last a thought came into his mind.
 T know what l will dol" he cried. and taking a stick he tied his hand kerchief on 1t. Then he waited for the train to come. It was very long wait.
 He was thinking of his nice dinner. He was blue with the cold, tool
 At last the train came. The engi neer saw the boy and stopped the train and they took the boy home to his father He had saved a good many lives that day; and his father called him "a brave boy"
 HELEN M'AvoY, Age F.
 Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
Mariorie's spslIlnu Lesson.

"Oh, dear" came plaintively from Marjorie, "Pll never learn this spelling lesson"
 oh, yes you will" said her mother.
 How, mamma?"
 Mrs. Lee replied: Let me take your little pad"
 She took it and wrote something upon it. Marjorie ran to the head of the table.
 Why, there's only the word Mar jorie upon it!'
 Well" said her mother, 'I used to be very fond of doing this when I was small like you. Make all the words you can out of this"
 Why, there's 'jam yes, and what holds the jam, jar Also there's me major, air and rare"
 Marjorie and her mother tried to see who could make the most words. Her mother succeeded in getting the most first
 After supper she and her brother tried the word dictionary"
 This time Marjorie won.
 By the time her mother was ready to hear her spelling Marjorie found that she had included all the words in her spelling lesson. So when her mother heard her spelling she spelIed all the words correctly.
 HANNAH L. M'VEIGH, Age 13.
 Norwich
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POETRY.
DandeIion.

l saw him peeping from my lawn, A tiny spot of yellow; His face was one substantial smile, The jolly little fellow. I think he wore a doublet green,
 His golden sword tucked under; He carried too, q sword so sharp
 That 1 could only wonder. Are you q soldier. little man,
 You. with your face so sunny ?' The fellow answered not a word, I thought it very funny. l left him there to guard my lawn From robins bent on plunder- The soldier lad with yellow skirt, His doublet green tucked under. The days passed on-one afternoon, As I was out a-Walking, Whom should l meet upon the lawn But soldier lad a-stalking. His head, alas! was white as snow And it was all a-tremble. An! scarce did that old veteran.
 My bonny lad resemble. I bent to speak plying word.
 Alas for good intention! His snowy locks blew quite away; The rest-we will not mention.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
Health ard Beauty Helps
BY MRS. MAE MARTIN

complete health and full strength. For face lotion. see answer Co "Ara. G
 P. A.. You will And my auinz7in hair and scalp tonic very lnvg0raflnE Tor lifeless itching scalps To prepare. mlN together ih pint each alcohol and ~ s- ter then add | ounce QuinE1in. Eln- blng a little at @ time well Into fhe scalp banishes dandrnr and puts it in healthy, pliant condition contirn-1 using restores Che former gloss ard rich color Co the hair. aa well as ir- duces luxuriant growth-all your own.
 Lillian R.: You can safely recgm- mend my crystos tonic Co your friends for lt ls qaite narmless and strengthening effect on sore aching or weak eyes Here is the recipe. Dissolve | ounce crystos To pint cold. pure water. Two or three drops should bs of my readers have used fhls simple eye tonic tO bring back the sparkle Go dull eyes and very frequontlY people have beon abie 70 discard glasses after using it for time.
 P K. The fat around your abdomen Will soon disappear once rarnofis To used. This will also banish your double chin. To make. dissolve q ounces paf- nutis In l H pints hot water and when lt coolS take tablespoonful before each meal Continue treatment until your weight is where you want If ard when you stop inc treatment you nssd have no fear of the fat returning This method does away with dieting Or vio- lent exercise and is the only safe war of which i know to actually reduce weight.
 Doris. Greasy creams do more harm than good because nf their tendency "a clog pores This causes fhe akin fn as. slime a isadeu color and EroN oifr aHf nucournyax blarkheadg, hiotrhea and skin plmplcs. You VIII Ind this plain aimoZnin eFram-jelly iuei The thing Tor complexion upsets and rermsp~rf aia Co real beauty Sur t~asro0nf1is rIy- ceriue in is pint cold water. then add ounce almozoin. When thlr is dissolved apply freely to face, neck ard sr.ne daily and it will cleanse the skin 0f impurities and give 'o it charm and tint such as every healthy. we'll groom b ed woman has Use this evory morning and your skin will ps free from frsekisr and the Asn aSl6 w1nd vtli not tau it.
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LETTERS oE AckNowLEpeMENr

Carrie Main of Norwich: Thank you for the prize book you sent me. liked it very much; but have not read it yet My brother has read it.
 Gertrude Kaminski of Norwich: I wish to thank you very much for the nice book you sent me. l enjoy read ing it.
 Madelaine Merrill of Augusta, Me-; I have read my book all through and like it very much. We are having love D ly weather now. There are large quan- titles of violets. I wish all the girls were here to pick them with me The grass is just like green velvet, it Is so pretty We have had a hard rain; but it Is over now. Winter is oyer and we can take some comfort.
 Yvonne GuilIotte of Lisbon. I have received your prize and I was very glad. I have read it almost through and I like it. Thank you very much; 1; hope 1 will win another
 Sally Wright of West Ashford: I was very much surprised and pleased with my prize dook. I have read some of it and like 1t very much. thank you very much for it.
 Caroline Wright of West Ashford:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
He Likes to Live in the Countrv

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to write you about living in the country I have always lived in a city of Massachu- setts This is quite n change. to live in the country where one is free to run and play.
 I have had lots of fun this winter, eoasting down steep hill just behind my house. My two little nephews, age and 1, would go out with me every day-that was fun. They have always lived in Massa chuetts, too.
 My sister and family, and my moth CT and 1 are down here in Maine We are going 10 live here for a while I like the children here. We have lots of sport when we all get together
 I expect Co have good times next summer running through the fields and taking walks through the woods l go to school every day My school Is just across the street from my house We study spelling, reading, arithmetic, mother tongue and English, and geog raphy.
 My nephew's names are Frank. five years, Russell, four years, and Baby Edgar, one year. We all think him cunning, especially in his baby jump CT. he goes around so fast
 Your nephew
 CECIL F.. RAND, Age il.
 South Windham, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
An Honest Boy

Mrs Mortimer sent Leslie down to the store for ten cent loaf of bread. giving him a quarter and telling him to be sure and get the right change fifteen cents.
 Leslie started on and, meeting his chum. Jack Carey, was asked to go with him
 They both went into the store. bought the bread and on coming out Leslie found that the man had given him five cents more than he ought.
 He told Jack of it, and Jack said.
 Let's not tell anybody about t and spend it for candy"
 Leslie started with him, but on reaching the store turned back and said
 NO, Jack, that Is not honest. Did you ever read the story about Abe Lincoln, where he walked six miles to give back some money that did not belong to him? I want to be like him. Come on! I am going to give the money back"
 Jack, feeling ashamed, walked beside him.
 Now that little boy, Leslie Mortirner is 6 grown up man, respected by ali and called an upright. honest man.
 JACOB RABfNOVITCH, Age g.
 N0PWfpb
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23

Mrs G.: Powder covers up but does not correct complexion faults. Use thls simple lotion and your skin VIII Hs sume it's former youthful clearness ana take on a charming tint: Dissolve ounces spurmax in F pint witch hazel tor hot water) and pour in teaspoon fuls giycerine. Using the spurmaN lo- tion in place of powder oyercomes the shiny oily appearance and gives 70 coarse lifeless skin an eNqulslte me ness and healthy look. Even in hottest weather 1t is only necessary 10 apply the spurmax lotion once day, because precipitation does not spot lt, ana then, too. 1t is invisible when on-
 Ndadre w.: I never advise the electric needle for superhuOus growtns, because delatonc paste does the work quicker more thoroughly, and Is devoid ui pain. Mix some powdered delatOne with wa fer then apply Co objectionable hairs and after or minutes rub oft, wash the skin and the hairs are gone. This leaves the skin smooth and hrm.
 B.: Cutting tho eyelashes is dan gerous. I would advise applying pyrox- in to lash-rOots with thumb and ture- finger as this makes them grow long' curly and silky four stragsIy .te{ti.- brows can be made to come thick and beautiful by putting pyroNin on with fnRer-end Use caution and don [ get pyroxin where no hair is wanied-
 V M, Soap was never intended for shampooing, because the free alkali 1t contains raises havoc with the scalp and hhir-rootB. Use canthroN ana you will Ind your dull, streaky, brittle hair will zrow bright and even in color and be Of soft silken texture. tea spoonful ennthrox dissolved in cup hot water Is ample for a delightful shampoo, This creates wealth of rich, penetrating lather that thorough fy rids the hair and Hdsip Of dust, dhn- drmff and excess oil, and after rinsing. the hRir dries quickly and takes on its former rich color and sloss,
 Mrs M. w, yeur biotehy h,mhiy skin proves that the hleod Is in 6 very unhealthy state and demands prompt Aetien, Get ls pint alcohol and In this put IA eupful sugar, 1 ounce kardene and not water ia make q quart, A la- blespeenful befeFe each meal Is the hreper dose This saeh cieanses the hleaa of impurities and clears the skin af Rlmnles. bletehes and sallawAass as well as huiids you up and gives you
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
Don't Give Too Much for the WhistI,

Don't Give Too Much for the Whistle.
 When l was little boy about seven years old my friends filled my pockets with spending money.
 I went tsdirectly towards a shop where toys for children were sold, and was charmed with the sound of a whistle in the hands of another boy I met by the way. I offered him all my money for 1t.
 I then returned home and went whistling over the house. much pleased with the whistle. but disturbing all the family.
 My brothers, sisters and cousins, hearing of the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much money for my whistle as it was worth.
 This put me in mind what nice things I could have bought with the rest of the money, and they laughed at me so much for my folly that l cried with vexation.
 This little event was afterwards of use to me, for often when I was tempted to buy some unnecessary things l said to myself: Don't give too much for the whis- tie" and so I saved my money. ANNA WHELAN, Age Il. Norwich.
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THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

Thank you very much for the prize book l have found 1t very interesting
 Annie krauss of Taftville: I thank you very much for the nice book you sent me. l was very much pleased with it.
 Joseph keenan of Norwich: I thank you for the book I received last week. It is very interesting. l read one chapter every evening
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
EIlen's Kindness.

Ellen was sitting on a bench in the park. She had thrown off her hat and was watching the ducks swim in the pond. She was thinking, too, of what she could get for her brother Clarence's birthday present. She had only quar- ter, but that would buy him a toy engine that he had so long wanted.
 She got dp, put on her hat and hastened down street She stopped at the toy shop and was about to go in when she saw a half starved child looking at her. Should she give the child the money? She asked herself this question over and over again.
 I'll do it." she said, and she handed
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some Rioh Men,a WiIls.

One distinctive point in common is noted between the wills of the late F. II. Hartman and John Jacob Astor- neither left anything of comparative consequence to charity. Both con- served their immense fortunes with in their immediate families Hartman willing his to his wife, Astor impos- ing his last s125-O00,000 upon his son.
 just coming into his majority. Other wise the Hartman and Astor wills are
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in sharp contrast. Harrimau's wac a model for brevity. comprising some thing like 300 words. lt has been tak- en as model since. lt avoids Inc red tape legal phraseoloRy and goes straight 10 the fact tht "f E. H Hari- man, give and bequeath all ] have to Mrs Hartman Astor .on the other hand, writes a will. which takes up five newspaper colm s of space in type set solid. Yet IIarriman's puu- gent little statement disp0sed of far more wealth than Astara elaborate instrument Harriman had lived Co the point, a man of few words but biz deeds in his own name and by his own brain Astors life was cast in a very different mold. It observed the forms and amenities of fashion which were alien Co the wizard of fhe rau- road world.-Omaha Bee
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Jim Crow.

One time my father caught young crow out in the woods and brought him home and gave it to me.
 I made a nice little house for him and put him in it. The crow would cry "Caw caw" when he saw me coming; and when he was hungry he would come to the doorstep and cry Cav! caw"
 I fed him mulberries and crackers. had him about a month and then he got run over one night and was killed
 RAYMOND GREENE, Age 10.
 South Coventry.
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LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
The Dull Saw.


 Dear Uncle Jed: will tell you what Tommy did on his father. MT. A, Tommy's father wanted to build sleeping porch. He had an expensive saw sent up to the house Next afternoon he left the office early and went home. After putting on a pair of overalls he went out in the backward. In an hour or so he came back with disgusted expression on his face.
 That saw I bought this morning isn't worth five cents. Why, the thing won't even cut butter" "Oh, yes, 1t would daddy" said small Tommy Why, Ted and I sawed a whole brick in two with it this morn ing.
 Your nephew.
 JOHN M'VBIGH. Norwich.
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Rules for Young Mritsrs.

1. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number the pages.
 2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
 3. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 250 words. will be used.
 ,. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Un- cle Jed. Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-23
Molly Pitcher at Monmouth.

The story of the early struggles of this country could not he written with out telling of the sacrifices made and bravery shown by the strong hearted women of that time.
 Bright among them shines the name of Molly Pitcher. At the battle of Monmouth she saw her husband. an artilleryman shot down at his gun and heard the officer in charge say the piece would be lost without han to serve it. She seized the ramner and all through the long, hot day of the battle filled his place bravely and well.
 The admiring soldiers named her Major Molly" and congress voted her a sergeant's warrant, with half pay through life. Monuments to her mem ory stand on the battlefield at Mon mouth and over her grave at Carlisle.
 RUTH HEAP, Aged r.
 TaftVille