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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18


 Grace Turner of Mechanicsville and Harry Whittemore of this place were married in the Catholic church at West Thompson at eight o'clock Tuesday morning. A reception followed at the home of the bride They went to New York for d visit with relatives and will reside on the Hill. where both are employed.
 John <. Lewis is visiting his former home in Pennsylvania.
 The funeral of Mrs. Card was held at the home af her daughter, Mrs Oscar Nduyan. sunday afternoon. Rev. J. N GaFst officlated.
 The E. ', F. '. meeting Sunday eVe- ming was led by Miss Ada Whitman.
 Mrs. Joseph Mills has been enter taining her sister, Mrs. August Coying- ton. and niece. Miss Addie Brow,
 C. Erickson has succeeded Charles Peterson as caachman at E, E, Reeds Newell Cutter has aken up the busi- ness of the former,
 Mothers day was observed at ths Congregational church Sunday morn- ing Following a special sermon, huge bunch of white carnations was distributed amshg the congregation by Misses Muriei BsekHs Frances and Mary Elicit and Prudence Paine, In ths evening Alr. Moore spoke on Tha Significance of ths FeHePatieh of the Virgin Afary,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
HAMBURG

Mrs. Fred Pitts and children of Windham visited Mrs. Fits parents in Sterling City recently.
 Mrs. Robert Jewett entertained her sister, Mrs Charles Lester, of Norwich over Sunday.
 c. M Tiffany and son Harrison of New York spent Sunday with Mrs Mary Tiffany
 Charles Chappele is spending several weeks with his family in Old Ham burg
 Mrs. W. M. Anderson entertained guests from East Lyme Saturday.
 Mrs. Caroline Reynolds has been visiting relatives in Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

John H. Bltgood in driving down Forge Hill was thrown from his wagon and was badly hurt.
 The reads in this section are in the worst condition that they have been in years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
An Editss's psius;ans.

Ws trust thst after 6e*eFHeF Mar mems RaEaiRatieH Mir. Bryan may have ChristiaR grace enough to forgive ths bemsegatie Rassy=Heastea Pest
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
SENTRAL VILLAGE

Mrs. Elizabeth Rouse to Move to Wes terly-John Allen in Town from Sol- ders' Home-Mrs. Sherman Lees Dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
Windham County
THOMPSON

Turner Whittemore Marriage - Con- grsational Pastor Explains Signifi- canoe of Vsneraton of Virgin Mary on Mothers Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
TEACHING AGRICULTURE.

It is acknowledged that the national welfare depends upon agricultural prosperity, and agriculture in itself is becoming more and more of a science. The importance of these facts empha- sizes the need of better agricultural education among the rural population. This question has been given much thought both as to providing such ex- tra courses in the country schools and also as to securing the teachers. Not only are the country schools thinking of the plan, but high schools are also providing the additional feature and according to the United States bureau of education near 2,O0O high schools are teaching agriculture to an aggre- gate of about 37O00 pupils. The as- tonishing fact is, however, that the instructors neither have college nor normal school training in scientific agriculture and it will be several years before the supply of men available as instructors in that line will be suffi- cient to meet the demand. The state colleges of agriculture are increasing in importance every year, as is shown by the growth at the Connecticut col lege each succeeding year, and as these schools offer the opportunity for such training they promise to be even of greater importance. The agricul- tural trend is bound to open important avenues for teachers and likewise re- suit in more prosperity from the farm It has a healthy significance.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
TRuE 10 PRoPAEcY

Great events cast their shadows be- fore them. How true this works out in the present republican campaign. where the entry of Colonel Roosevelt into the contest was forecasted by Mark Twain. who knew the inherent nature of the man and realized, de- spite his promises that he was bound tO try To come back. How perfectly he diagnosed the germ of the presi- dential fever and compared the terms Of the candidates, two days after the inauguration of President Taft. is shown in an original manuscript not discovered until after his death in 1911, but used by the Boston Transcript, which says.
 Astronomers assure us," wrote Mark Twain. that the attraction of gravitation on the surface of the sun is twenty -eight times as powerful as is the force at the earth's surface, and that the object which weighs two hundred and seventeen pounds else where would weigh six thousand pounds there. For seven years this country has lain smothering under a burden like that. the incubus repre- Eenting in the person of President Roosevelt the difference between PIT and 5000 Thanks be we got rid of this disastrous burden day before yes terday at last Forever? Probably not. Probably for only a brief breath ing spell, wherein, under Mir. Taft, we may hope to get back some of our health In four years We may expect to have Mir. Roosevelt sitting on us again with his twenty eight times the weights of any other presidential bur den that a hostile providence could impose upon us for our sins Our people have adored this showy charla- tan as perhaps no impostor of his breed has been adored since the golden calf: go it is Co be expected that the nation will want him back again after he is done hunting wild animals in Africa, with the safeguards and advertising equipment of a park of artillery and a brass band"
 The danger from another four years Of Roosevelt was obvious to Mark Twain. The handwriting on the wall was plain enough. and could he but know the depths to which the ex-pres- ident has descended in his struggle Go thrust me and my policies on the people. he would be more positive than ever Of his power as a prophet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

Yes" said the woman with fam fly, in reply to her callers remark, I am beginning to look forward to my summer as of yore. I have already engaged the cottage at the lake and started hunting by mail for laun- dress as usual, so it seems quite like old times. Only 1 do hope l shall have a quieter summer than the last. 1 was quite worn out when l returned to town.
 You see. you never can count on what boys will do. l am not speaking of the canoe trips, when they decided to stay all night without notifying me and 1 had every body out searching for their dead bodies. because they did not come home in the evening; neither do l refer to their habit of bringing six extra boys home to dinner when l hadn't provisions enough for ourselves. It was their affairs of the heart that increased my gray hairs. used to say that if l could help them grow up to years of discretion without elop- ing with Berthai the beautiful sewing girl, or a siren fifteen years their sen for, l should consider my life well spent. But 1 had no idea they began so early.
 Tt was Tom who saw her first at the inn. and he came home gasping at the vision. He told Dick and Edgar that she was peach and a pippin --sl crackerjaek, so after they had rushed away on her trail l strolled down to the hotel to have a look myself.
 T recognized her right away. She was out gunning. l knew precisely what her mother had said to her as they packed their trunks and started. It was: This is your last chance, Madeline, and if you don't brace tip and land some one this time, goodness only knows what will become of us! Remember you arc 26.'
 She had melting blue eyes too; so you can imagine what chance Tom and the others had They are good look ing boys, if they are mine, and Tom is six-footer at 25, and has habit of looking like a young millionaire. Any boy who Is well dressed can look that way if he chooses. 1 began in yiting Madeline to the house. 1 made her my little companion at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Madeline was the first thing Tom saw when he stepped out of the front door in the morning, and l kept the vision before his eyes the rest of the day by dint of working hard.
 Al first he was blissfully happy, and 1t was pretty hard to let Madeline sit in the hammock with him while remained inside the house. But just before Tom was due to beg her to elope, the natural perversity of man, who doesn't want what is thrust upon him, came to the rescue This is q frightful bore!' he r0ared at me one day when l said Madeline was coming to lunch. Cant a fellow have min ute in peace?'
 T knew Tom was safe then, and was free to turn my attention to Ed gar. Edgar had been proving around in the background, consumed with jealousy. He was 21. and he felt that he had struck the one love of his life, only to find she was anothers. When he found that Madeleine was not an others after all, he jumped in. At least he thought he did, not being able to perceive that he had crossed her line
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
FAIL 10 PROFIT.

Experience is a dear teacher. but it Is ihe teachings of experience rather than those of observation which carry the greater weight. Human nature has gotten to such a stage in this age of speed that, however glaring the les son, it is seldom needed. except tenn porarily. unless brought directly home. The Titanic disaster, which caused the world 10 shudder because of it's terrible consequences, and to shudder again because of the apparent ease with which it could have been avoided. was lesson in the danger of speed ing, even though 1t was believed to be proof against anything.
 To those on board who escaped. its lessons will doubtless be fresh. but the impression made on those not con cerned is soon forgotten The speed mania lapses but a short time and shows uD every day on land and sea. The wreck of the Shore line electric car at Guilfofd was due to speeding. and it was only by good fortune that fatalities did hot result Almost daily similar accidents follow each other. but as sn the case Of the five danger sig nals to the Titanic, no attention is paid Go them until they are brought directly home. The speed maniac ls abroad and his daring gets mofe followers every daS Destruction and death cause a panic. but they are soon for gotten in the ever pressing demand for speed. Lives are sacrificed every day for speed, but those upon whom the experience might have some effect are beyond the need of it. Others fail to profit
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
FINANCES OF CUBA.

The financial condition in Cuba Is not encouraging. Since the republic was given the handling of its own af- fairs, it has been piling up it's debt with the hopes that It's income would be able to meet it. It is the income producing ability of the country which is the regulator of it's debt. or, in other words, the debt cannot be in- creased beyond the point where the revenues of the island are sufficient to pay the interest. This is in accord ance with the treaty with this country, and to see that this is maintained the United States has the power to inter vene. Such an act is not desired by this country until every opportunity has been given the new republic and she is in danger from internal or out side influences. or asks for Uncle Sam to take a hand. Though this country has the right it does not imply the desire, for a receivership would be dis tasteful to Cuba so soon after getting independence. It will take longer but it will be better to let Cuba work out her own salvation.
 As d receiver Uncle Sam is proving a pronounced success however, in the case. of Santo Domingo. which little republic is showing decided gains since the United States took up the duties of receiver of customs there It's business has been put on a proper basis and the benefit of the American receivership is being pointed to by Latin American countries with much praise.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
IDEAS OF APLAIN MAN

1 have nc objection to people writing books. stories and essays in which they exhibit to us tangled and mysterious world; 1 can even stand for bloodshed and heartbreak and all the pitiful de- tail of unsuccessful lives; provided all ways that the author believes, and makes me see he believes, that there is a clew to the mystery, that somehow, somewhere, all will be well.
 It's a free country. of course, and anybody has the right to tell a dole ful tale and howl like a dog at the moon if he wants to, and publishers have a perfect right to print the stuff All l say is that such doings are not to my taste, and such authors don't belong to my church. and hence l have a feeling that they ought to be trounced
 There's enough woe and drabness in actual life without Juggling such things into print, which we pay money for, under the conviction that we are to be delighted, or, if hurt. helped.
 But why any one wants to write or others want to read of moral, physical or spiritual gripes, per SC, is beyond me-
 It is no excuse to say that unmixed wretchedness is real. It may be real, but miserable, morbid interpretation of it is not real.
 And what, after all, we want, is not facts. We have too many facts al- ready. We want the interpretation of facts A true writer is the priest of facts He is to make common things sacramentaI. He is to reveal the inner light of things.
 Dante wrote of unpleasant matters but even in hell his soul shines for touch nothing that he did not make glow; for he believed. and in spite of all affirmed the high harmony of the world
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
THE BULLETINS SHORT STORY.
SUNDRY LOVE AFFAIRS

, of vision just as she was looking
 around for some one to fill the vacant
 spot caused by the defection of Tom, who had ignominiously accepted a two weeks invitation up north.
 'sEdgar's case was more difficult to
 handle than Toms had been. He was not a hammock man, preferring to take Madeline for long strolls and moonlight rows, so I was very much handicapped I'd have midnight sup pers for them, but Madeline was wary
 of my invitations now That girl in furiated me terribly, for she didn't play the game fair. She didn't miss trick -she sprained her ankle two miles | from home, and Edgar had partially to carry her all that way. She tipped over the boat in shallow water ana let him rescue her. having curly hair and [ the inhuman ability to look ike mermaid when soaked.
 Edgar used to sit and gaze at her
 with the expression of languishins young calf, and wanted to spank him. Finally he came home one evening and, coughing loudly, woke me up to announce that Madeline had con sented to link her life with his un-
 worthy one. and oh, wasn't he Tor tunate? I said yes, he was, very for
 tunate. but l didn't tell bim why. II was because he had a mother ready te rescue him.
 The next day I took Madeleine in my arms and kissed hcr, and said
 was so glad that she cared enough 1oi Edgar to wait fivet years for nlm te
 finish college and his medical course
 and that she was a brave girl to be willing to face the ten years more be- 1 fore he would be able to make a decent | living at his profession. l said thal Edsars father and 1 felt very strongly on the subject of letting the boys fighi their way with no assistance from us. Madeleine turned a tfifle pale al that
 1t took her just two days to decide that while she loved Edgar madly they were not suited to each other and much as it wrenched her heart she was resolved not to spoil his ea-
 reer.
 Leaving Edgar holding his aching head and wondering what hit him, looked around to see what was hap pening to Dick Dick Is IS, and ht
 had discovered little girl at the farm where we bought our butter. Mamie wore pink ginghams and you expected her to stroll down to the footlights blink her eyes twice and burst into
 song about daisy in the dell OnlJ
 she got mixed on verbs and-well. sht
 was the sort that eats pie with { knife. Dick raved about her being SC simple and natural, but what he mean was that she had a milk and roseE complexion-whic would be red ant blotchy in five years if she kept on eat ing fried pork twice a day, as they al do around there.
 ''The case of Mamie quite puzzlet
 me-till I asked her over one day witf | five or six summer girls whose moth CTS were friends of mine, and witt whom Dick had grown up. It was { sewing bee and tea party, and l tool care that Dick was at home. After ward he announced that he wished
 summer was over. for it was a bore | So I brought them all home safe las
 year-but, goodness knows, l dread | this coming summer!"
 T don't wonder!' said the caller.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY

The business and manufacturing in- terests of the country, which of course affects the wOrkingmen, are concerned with the attitude of Secretary of State Knox relative to the Latin American states from which he recently return ed. His tour firmly established the fact in his mind that unless the commer- cial condition of those countries is as- sisted. this country will not be able to enjoy the full benefit of the open- ing of the Panama canal
 It is logical to believe that enact ment of the treaties now pending be- tween this country and Nicaragua and Honduras will pave the way for the establishment of those governments on a firm basis and not until such is brought about can foreign commerce with them reach it's height It has done wonders for the Dominican republic, in which trade has trebled since the good adyices of the United States were received. Honduras and Nicaragua are important countries of Central Amer ica, but they are ridden and can not meet their obligations without out side help. To do for them as was done in Santo Domingo means to re- gain their friendly attitude and they have powerful influence upon the remainder of Central America and the Caribbean countries.
 By no means is the business with these countries what it should be- though in 1909 it amounted to 42 mil lion With the opening of the canal and the developing of new trade in that zone this country should be prepared to go after and get it's share, which should be a large part of it, and no better factor than a friendly relation can be had.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Mexico, it is apparent, has reached point where it is too much of a country for one man to govern.- New Haven Register.
 Mayor Gaynor certainly has his thumb close to the public pulse, for he says that he can find no popular demand upon him to become a pres idential Waterbury Repub lican.
 The late Jerry Simpson, in spook form, predicts the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt. That settles the spook vote.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 T. B knows how to play on the im- agination of voters of the states not yet making choice as instanced by throwing out eight Bay State dele gates just as though he didn't need 'em.-Middletown Press. If you do not think that industrial conditions are improving just con- slider that a May day has past without 1 any real disturbance and then think ! of the conditions last year and the year before.-Meriden Journal
 This thing of counting out the deI- ! gates and separating which from | tother is good deal like keeping tabs ] on the bah scores. You can not be 1 quite certain until the game is finished as to just who's prospects are the bet i terl-Hartford Post
 Add to the horror of the Titanic dis l aster the agonies of amateur verse 1 which it has inspired. Reckless edf- 1 tors plunging full speed through the l night, without glasses for their look 1 outs to perceive the fate upon which | they are rushing, print it in buckets. | Hartford Times.
 The assertion that Roosevelt is 1 stronger than Taft in the popular primary states is not borne out by 1 the facts New Hampshire which l was the pioneer popular primary state, 1 went for Taft nearly two to one, and | in Massachusetts Taft had a safe and | secure lead in the preferential vote- 1 Springfield Union.
 England is to have fleet of one ! hundred aefoplanes just as soon as ! the army and navy train pilots for 1 them Ii can thus be seen that Grea l Britain does not intend t6 lag behind | France and Germany in the matter ! of taking care of the enemy in the air.
 Bridgeport Telegram.
 on the Taft side of the controversy 1 there Is great principle involved
 which pfeciudes inc support of thou
 sands If Republicans for tempro-
 mise candidate The men who are
 standing by Taft believe that he is
 entitled to a "square deal" at the
 hands of the party.-Providence Tri-
 bune.
 It was judicious of the London mag
 istrste to dlsrhurse the Olympic muti-
 neers with afl admonition. Technically
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

they had exposed themselves to a severe penalty but in view of the agi- tation over the loss of the Titanic and lack of adequate safety appliances a lack specially fatal to stokers-it would have been extremely unwise to increase bitterness of feeling by mak- ing martyrs Springfield Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
MADAME RACHELLE'S
 ADVICE TO BEAUTY SEEK FRS

Agaes-No, freelSles are not really disease and their removal is quite easy and simple. First, be sure to keep the skie always clean and well pro- tected from sun aid wind. Then massage the face lightly for a few weeks with an ethical proprietary preparation known as Wilson s Frecble Cream. This may be obtained for 5Qc at any good drug store or direct from the Wilson Freczle Cream Co.,, Charleston, s. C. 1t IS per- feetly harmless and guaranteed.
 Hrs. D. T. S-A little dry salt rubbed into the 7ealD every other night and then well brushed out, frequently promotes the growth of hair. Do not waEh the hair too often
 Wsia ~tt E sold by
 H. M. LEROU.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

When the Methodist general confer ence resolved that President Taft is not worthy the support of Christians, l- went almost as far as Roosevelt did when he pronounced men who had been convicted Of no crime undesirable cit- izenA
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

Both republican candidates are sing ing Maryland. My Maryland" and that state will today decide which one can read his title clear.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

The New York suGfragettes are dis turbed because they didn't have enough police attention in their parade. It was only a few days ago that Miss Pankhurst said they could take care of themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

Everywhere Joe Bailey spoke in Texas they voted against Harmon. The economy and efficiency of such a prop osition is minus
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

The selection of the school commit lee IS one of the important matters to be decided in caucus this week. The best men, irrespective of politics should be placed thereon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

After trying both Roosevelt and Taft administrations, George w. Perkins finds he gets along better with his trusts under the former.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

What does the Colonel mean by the averment that the fight has only be- gun? We thought the people were clamoring for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

Mr. Guggenhelmer showed by his Will that he had a warm place In his heart for a dozen public institutions. and because of this many Of hls thou sands went to promote the well being Of the poor and unfortunate.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

lt is not surprising that ex-Attpr- ney General Bonapafte can now recall the Harvester discussion. if he expects to get his old job back when Teddy comes marching home
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.

politics. They ought to be good friends again soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

The city beautiful committee is mak- ing a prompt start. It has the oppor- tunity of becoming one of the most important Of the boards committees and merits general support.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

Let the people rule. is the slogan with which politicians have sought to hoodwink the voters for years. The gold brick can be bought most any time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-07

President raft recognizes that the Colonel Is the greatest man in the country and has joined those who tremhle for their country should any thing serious happen 10 him.