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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-02-16

The customer who comes back is
the man who advertises for you. Ask
our customers If they were used
right, wen chance the verdict. Dem
ing Lumber Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-02-16

Correct Warranty deeds for sale here.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-02-16

To Hon. II. b. Ferguson.
George Curry.
1t is requested that all Deminp
residents write personal letters Il
Congressman Curry and FERGUSON
urging them to use every intlucnc,
possible to have the bill passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
PROTECTING THE FORESTS.

More and more as the people realize The benefit of the forests both. for the quantities of lumber which they pro- euce and for the aid to streams and watersheds which they give, are they taking steps to increase the interest in the protection of the woodlands and taking steps to guard them against the dangers which menace them. In this direction the forest protection service is doing an excellent work both in this country and Canada In this work Canada has far greater tracts to protect and less cause for forest fires than this country, but the good effects of protection is showing in both countries. For the entire continent q survey shows that a much better condition prevails because of the su- perior protection which is being af- forded by the determined effort to i'm prove the situation.
 How great the ravages of the fire are Is to be gained from the fact that for every foot of Canadian timber used for commercial purposes, seven feet of equally valuable timber have been destroyed by fire. A menace to tim berland is 10 be found in the remains of old numbering exploits and likewise the remains of the burntovers, all of which debris forms a big problem and exists as a danger to be feared and to be met The railroads are factors which have to be contended with in checking the fires but the enforcement If regulations and the united efforts are arousing steadily increasing in tsrest in the enormous value of the forests and their protection.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
TIE Inpus1RIAL COMMISSION.

Provided the industrial commission meets with the good fortune to be ap- proved as named by President Taft it will set out on a mission of great importance and one which can accom- plish an immense amount of good if properly conducted. both as to the di- rsction of the effort and the accom- piishing of the task with as much alac rity as possible It should be mada evident from the outset. whoever make up the commission that its purpose is not to delay legislation, but that by its efforts money and time are to be devoted to a successful accomplish ment of the task to which they have been intrusted. It is a huge task and one which must be started only after the most careful plans have been made following a survey of the field.
 There is a wide range of authority conferred upon the commission and it remains for them to determine where their efforts can best be applied and from which the greatest amount of good to the greatest number can be gained. There is available for their use many reports which have been complied by various commissions in different lines of work in addition to the existing government bureaus and agencies. the benefit of all of which wiu doubtless be secured. The proper analysis of this is going to be of great assistance while in laying out he work it would be well to constant y bear in mind that whatever is done should be done well and that it is best not to bite of more than can be cheTed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
A Shiowrecked Sailor.

My father was appointed lighthouse keeper off the coast of Newfoundland. We moved to a little village about a quarter of a mile from the lighthouse. It was my fathers duty to go every evening about o'clock to the light house and light the light.
 In the village where l lived were four boys about my own age. l soon got acquainted with them. One of them used to go with me wherever went, if 1t wasn't very important. He grew to be my best friend. His name was Thomas Jones.
 One day we went out In the woods We carried our guns with us. We saw squirrel and shot at it. I missed my mark, but Tom hit 1t. After that l shot a rabbit. We shot nothing else that afternoon, so about o'clock we started for home.
 When we got home we found ali the people on the shore looking at a ves- sel which had struck on a sandbar. My father was on board with two other men. They found a man chained in the cabin. My father unclaimed him and found he had been sailor of the ship and that his name was Joseph Lavalle, a Frenchman. My father asked the sailor why he was chained anu WHy the snip ulu not heeu tne light of the lighthouse, He said Yesterday was the captains birth day and the men celebrated 1t by drinking and feasting, I had insulted the captain and he ordered me to be chained where you found me. The man whose business it was to steer | the vessel got drunk and fell over board and when the boat struck the sandbar every man jumped overheard. 1 was chained and so 1 could not jump overheard. I thought the end had come, but when I heard you I said; | Thank God. am saved!"
 My father brought him to our house, where he stayed for month. He then went south to the United States, 1 where he took ship for home 1 RENE R, ROULEAU. { Norwich,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
He Trapped Two Muskrats.

One day thought would try trap ping muskrats. so the next morning awoke early and went over to the pond to find a muskrat hole. I soon found one and set a trap in it,
 In the afternoon when I went over to see if there was anything in the trap I found a nuskrat In 1t.
 When my dog heard 1t splashing In the water he seized hold of it and pulled 1t out of the trap.
 It was not very hard for him to pull it out of the trap, because the muskrat had gnawed it's leg almost off and in a little while it would have got away.
 I sold that one and set the trap over again In the same hole.
 The next morning when I went over to the trap I found I had another muskrat. sold it to the same per- son I sold tho first one to. and he was very much surprised to find I had another.
 WILLIAM MCLoUD, Age Il.
 South Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Fiddle Cum Feels End.

Dear Uncle Jed: A long time ago there was a little village called Har- mony. It lay between two great mountains that sheltered 1t from the storms and tempesls that swept over the neighblring villages.
 The people in Harmony loved their homes very much and did everything possible to make them beautiful. But ore day a great sorrow came to the village.
 Old Fiddle Cum Fee had heard of the beauties of the village and had left his home a hundred miles away to visit this much talked-of place.
 Fiddle Cum Fee was a great and powerful giant He started off one fine morning and reached the village when the people were eating their breakfasts. They were eating their morning meal when all of q sudden the tables began to rock, plates jumped up and down and even the houses seemed to tremble and shake.
 The people all rushed out of doors and were terrified to see a great giant coming toward them. Then the giant said:
 Good people, I am Fiddle Cum Fee, Use me well and I will be your friend. but use me well and I will show you how Fiddle Cum Fee can repay you. Bring out your very best meat, your choicest fowl, your finest bread and best fruit as I have had nothing to eat since morning.
 After feasting he went back to the mountains to take 8 nap. The people met and planned what they could do to geJ rid of Fiddle Cum Fee. At last they rigged up q monstrous balloon and pushed him into it. then they sent it up. Higher and higher the balloon rose and at last it came down and was blown into the ocean and sunk. NELLIE COTTER, Age 10. Scotland.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
How to Make an Anrnn.

Dear Uncle Jed: I think that the little Wide Awake who wrote How to Make a Cushion" is very smart Indeed. because these cushions are the pret- tiest and easiest to make.
 Jennie McSheffery: am very glad you appreciate my stories. have made several handkerchiefs and em- broidered the initial of the friend Co receive them in one corner of the handkerchief. think a travelling apron would be a nice gift for any girl, and 1t requires only one yard of linen. Bind around three sides with satin ribbon, any color will do: then turn up a piece at the bottom and di- vide into pockets; for a brush. comb. hairpins and various toilet articles. Finish with a ribbon band which ties around the waist when in use. Such an apron keeps the toilet articles from being all tossed when travelling or vis- itlng.
 Sunday, Dec. S, was my birthday. I am now 13 years of age.
 AMELIA LANDRY, Age 13.
 Taftyille.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
CONVICT ROAD WORK.

When the governor of Arkansas went on record as a pardoning gov srnor he refrained from including those convicts who were engaged in road building for the state. This plan of giving the prisoners work at road building is proving good practice in many states. In New Jersey the plan of employing county convicts upon county roads is being advocated in support of which the Newark News says: "As matters stand, the county has s4orce of workers and a supply Of excellent rock right by the side of the roads that 1t must build or re- build. With ordinarily prudent man agement, therefore, 1t should be able to construct the best possible high ways at a price much below that which prevails in less favortd localities.
 "The proposed plan has it's socio- logical side also. The influence of exercise n the open upon the health 5f tha convict. az well as upon his mental condition and hls morals, is 100 patent argument, Read build jag. moreover, makes hirn C producer. 1t helps in the discharge of his obfi- eat!on to society. In word, it not Cnly prevents him from being bur densome tn the county while under going sentence, but contributes to the reformatory influences without which C. jail experience is verse than uses less"
 Where tried the plan Is found to be considered favorably both by the au- rhorities and by the prisoners, test made in New Jersey found many of the men who had lone been in prison eager to get intosths open and dc 3 good days work
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
After Christmas.

Said the Christmas tree by the old
 back fence
 To the one just over the way: Tt seems to me it is hard to be Out here in the cold today. Last week 1 stood In a brilliant room, With children dancing by. And beautiful candles warmed me
 through"
 Said the other tree, 50 did l." Said the Christmas tree by the old
 back fence
 To the one just over the way: T wish out there on the mountain
 side
 They only had let me stay. My roots were strong, was warm and
 green,
 While. the merry snow flew by, But now I am trembling, old and
 weak"
 Said the other tree. "So am l." Said the Christmas tree by the old
 back fence
 To the one just over the way: "A little boy threw rock at me As he passed along today. And last week, up by a. beautiful doll, A sled was hanging high For that bad little boy. I'm tired to
 death.'
 Said the other tree. 50 am l." Said the Christmas tree by the old
 back fence
 To the one just over the way: "A little girl that I gave a ring Came by, and heard her say, You ugly old tree. who cares for youi' And she made up a face so why I wouldn't believe folks could so for
 get"
 Said the other tree. Nor would l." Said the Christmas tree by the old
 back fence
 To the one just over the way: Its hard to die so far from home, But guess we've had our day, And the children maybe in years to
 come
 Will think of us with a sigh And the joy it gave. I am reconciled." Said the other tree. 50 am l." May R. McNabb. in Pittsburg Dis
 patch.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
My Visit to Beach Pond.

Last Sunday my mother and I took drive of eight miles. We went to make a visit to some friends of ours They live near Beach Pond. We did not leave the house until half past eleven. We got there a little after one o'clock. They have a little gro- cery store to accommodate the neigh bors. I like to go and make them a visit. because when l go to see them have a sweet tooth for some candy. Chocolates are my favorite candy.
 I walked around to see the place They have two very large geese that weigh about fifty pounds each. Their names are Judy and Sammy. I like to watch them swim in the water.
 They gave us a calla lily and a bridal daisy plant. We have had quite number of the bridal dsisy plants.
 I don't think that I would like to live down towards Beach Pond, be- cause you would have to go about 8 milo or 80 before you could see your neighbors. would rather live where do,
 MILDRED BURBANK. Moosup Conn,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
THE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS.

Much Is frequently said about the old fashioned Christmas with its cold and snow and differences from the present day Observances, and noth- Ing brought 1t more vividly to mind than the ushering in of Christmas this year with all of its heavy traffic in foot of snow. What Is rarer than Q day in Juneg" Is oft repeated, but to those of the old school a white Christmas seems to be entitled to the distinction. Certainly December is far different from what it used to be half century or a century ago more or less and for what there is lacking in the weather, to make up the differ ence there are the changes and i'm provements which give a different as pect to things. To many who notice the passing of the old fashioned Christ mas these changes are what are espe cially responsible.
 Connecticut has a long history of Christmas observances from the earl lest colonial days and there are plenty of traditions and accounts of the se- verity of the season and the social side of the great festival gatherings to demonstrate the fact that those were times, the passing of which means a decided loss to those who have. en- joyed them. Those were the days be- fore the fuss and frill of today had started. It was not the fancy dishes but the good substantial vIands which fairly made the table groan from the sumptuousness of the old fashioned hospitality. There was a plenty of ev- erything raised on the farm and the same animating spirit of Christmas which still pervades the holiday. The change comes from the fact that old time simplicity has given way to more fanciful and elaborate innovations, and at times the weather seems inclined fo do HkpUise
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Richard w. Tobin, Jr., of Norwich! I was very much surprised to receive gift book. I assure you it Is very &C., ceptable. It will be one of my most cherished Christmas gifts.
 Flossie Mayer of Taftville: thank you very much for the last book.
 Jennie MoSheffery of Taftville: Many thanks for prize book. thought 1t lovely, and so did many of my friends.
 Clarence 3. Spicer of Poquetanuck: l received the prize book you sent me and have read it and like 1t very much. Thank you for the same.
 Catherine H. Perry of Scotland; I received the book you sent me and was very much pleased with it. I have read 1t all through and like 1t very much. I hope l shall win some more l thank you for 1t.
 Mildred Burbank of Moosup: I re- ceived my gift book last night and was very much pleased with 1t. Thank you very much for 1t.
 Cora Clarke of Moosup: I received my book last night. l can find the puzzles. l like 1t very much. I thank JOu lOt IL.
 Lucy A. Garter of Scotland: I thank you very much for the nice book which you sent me. l was pleased when got 1t after school.
 Gertrude Couchon of Wauregan: I received the pretty gift book you sent me and was very glad. l have not read 1t, but l think ! will find 1t Very interesting. l thank you very much.
 Margaret McVoIgh of Norwich. l thank you for my book, I have read it through, and 1t was lovely.
 Hannah McVeigh of Norwich! Thank you very much for the book you awarded me, I hope you will have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
 Hareid Hanson of Mansfield Depoti ] thank yeu very much for the book you sent me,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

telling what she had done, but her mother said:
 "Go out doors. Kitty, Pm not your mother, you're a cat.''
 So poor Kitty had to go out again. When it came dinner time she came in to her usual place, but her mother said:
 Go out Kitty, you're cat, and cats do not eat at the table. Here is some milk, take it out doors and drink it." So Kitty had to have milk for her dinner
 In the afternoon her mother was going for a ride. Then Kitty came running toward her saying:
 Can I go with yOu?"
 But her mother said, T would not take a cat with me. go away"
 So Kitty had to stay home, but when it came bedtime she said, Ma, 1 do not want to be Kitty cat, but I want to be Kitty girl"
 Then her mother said, You are my little girl forever and ever"
 FLOSSIE MEYER, Age Il. Taftville Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAkES.

When the old year goes out and the New Year comes In the old folks think 1t is time to make new resolutions and to overcome bad habits, and per haps some little folks do, too; and they do a great deal of resolving, and 1t usually all ends by seeing how soon they can forget all their good ,resolu- tions. A few people are benefited by such resolutions, but with most it finally becomes a very bad habit.
 They pray, and you do. too. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debt ors." If the Father of us all gave us this prayer because it was necessary to daily ask this favor and correct our earthly faults, how do you sup pose His children came to think that once in a year was often enough to resolve to be better?
 Now, Wide-Awakes, get the better habit of resolving every day to make today better than yesterday, and do not get in the habit of dealing with l tomorrow. Tomorrow will take care of itself. It is the station in front of you that will never be reached-you never wake up tomorrow, but always l wake up today. Then wake up to it's l value. It is day by day that greatest good Is accomplished-the greatest successes achieved. Tomorrow means
 delay, today means now. Let's be day.
 resolvers for good, not annual re- solvers for next year, which means to
 most folks never. Strive to be a good doer rather than a poor promiser. If you do this you will never be sorry. | Uncle Jed thanks the Wide -Awakes who have pleasantly remembered him, and wishes all Wide-AWakes a Happy New Year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Our Pet Cow.

We have a COW and her name is Topsy. She is all red but under her. We let her out on warm and sunny days. She will play with the other cows, and they will hook each other in playing. People in the summer take pictures of her. One day two stran- gers came and said:
 They wanted to take the picture of our cow"
 I told them they could take the pie ture of Topsy. She Is a pet to all of us. She will not hook anyone
 A stranger can go and love her, and she will want you to scratch be- tween her horns. She is just like a baby to us.
 VIOLA HOWARD, Age Il.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
His Electric Motor Made a Noise.

Dear Uncle Jed: am glad you have given us an idea of what you want us to write about, for it is kind of hard for me to make up stories of my own.
 l enjoy playing games very much. l like to play Pit" but that is too noisy, for have little baby sister who goes to bed about half-past six. There is another game I like, ''Parcheesi."
 Mamma. Papa and I play when we have spare time, but there isn't very much time, for 1 have to go to choir rehearsals three times a week, and we have a lot of chickens which I have to feed and water; and 1 clean out their coops.
 ] earned a little play sulky for baby and an express wagon for myself. Sometimes I take baby in that.
 I also have Q little motor, which runs by electric batteries. l can wind bast- ing thread from one spool to another spool with 1t.
 ! am very interested in everything that runs by electricity. One night attached my motor to the electric light down cellar. l will not do it again, for 1t made an awful noise. I think there was too much power for my motor and 1t might spoil it. have four books which you have given me. like the story of Robinson Crusoe, I hope some time to wir that book
 an, glad Christmas is coming, for I get presents and send some away. will try and write again for 1t helps me in my language lessons.
 LLOYD RATHBUN. Age 10.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
My Pst Hen piekx.

Dear Uncle Jed: l am writing you about my pet hen DiclSy. One evening when l was picking up the eggs nw a little chicken in the grass. picked 1t up and carried it Into the house. Papa said it wouldn't live because it wouldn't eat
 Every night I put it in a box near the stove. When got up in the morn ing 1t was looking for something to eat.
 matched four chickens, one rooster and three bullets. l am intending to raise as many as I can.
 l must close, wishing you a Merry Cristmas and a very Happy New Year
 MARGARET GRADY. Age ..
 Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Doris Saw the Flying Machines.

Dear Uncle Jed: l visited In a sub urb of Boston last vacation and we went somewhere most every day. rode on subway and elevated trains and from the elevated cars we could look right into peoples upstairs win dows and over the roofs of some houses. Then 1t seems just as If we were sliding down into the subway, where 1t was so noisy.
 At Revere beach 1t was fun to watch the different colored bathing suits in and out of the water and lying on the beach.
 But at the aviation meet at Swamp scott it was wonderful and I almost got dizzy watching the flying machines go around in the air.
 DORIS NJ. LEWIS. Age 2.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

my mother. We went to Moosup first and then from there on the trolley car
 When we arrived in Moosup my aunt was there to meet us. After we had finished shopping we waited for the car.
 My aunt and 1 went to where she lived and my mother came home on the train.
 I stayed with my aunt until the next day. She was coming down to my house.
 When we got to Moosup my aunt had to do some shopping. After we had finished we had to wait for the train. The train was late and did not get home until it was dark.
 EMMA HAWKINS. OnecO
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

Pony Rider Boys Express in the AlkaIi," by Frank Gee Patchen.
 2-Rene R, RouIeau of Norwich, The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Can yon," by Frank Gee Patchen.
 4-WiIiam Mccloud of South Wind- ham, Marcy the Blockade Runner by Harry Castlemon.
 Doris Lewis of Norwich, The Young Engineers in Arizona," by Ii. Irving Hancock.
 Ada Marriott of Oneco, The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico" by Frank Gee Patchen.
 Amelia Landry of Taftville, Frank in the Mountains" by Harry Castle mon.
 S-Margaret Grady of Scotland, Benjamin of Ohio." by James Utis.
 Winners of books living in Norwich may call at The Bulletin business office for them at 10 a. m. Thursday or any hour thereafter.