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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
sALLIE GORHAMs ECONOMY

(Written Specially for The Bulletin-)
 When Sallie Stone married Gilbert GorhaIn. she announced that the rule of her housekeeping should be never to allow anything to be wasted. A penny saved is two pence earned, v she said and you may rest assured. Csilber, that so far as I am concerned, not a penny's worth shall be spent needlessly"
 Very well, little wife," replied Gil- bert but don't wear out mind ana fingers in trying to save money My income is sufficient to make 1t un- necessary and I do not want to see you tired and care-worn Better spend your spare time in outdoor exercise and recreation
 But SalIie was sure she was in the right, and immediately proceeded to carry out her plans. Not a garment was replaced with a new one until it had been repaired or made over to the extreme limit. What hours she spent in so doing seemed to count for nothing in her estimation, and in : convenience to herself or others was entirely ignored.
 Let us go to the theatre tonight, " proposed her husband, T am told the play is a good one, and I'll get tickets on my way to the office.
 "Oh, no.' protested his wife, ' want to finish mending those shirts of yours, which I found in your trunk. How you must have neglected your clothes to have them get so shabby Aren't you glad I am able to put them in order? They are those you wore last summer, and they need only new collars and cuffs to be as good as new, and all ready when you need soft shirts next summer.
 Bother the shirts" was her hus- bands impatient reply, there's time enough before next summer, and we shall enjoy the evening"
 Well, get your sister Sue to go with you" was the rejoinder, .sha does not often get out to play and Ireally want to finish those shirts. A penny saved is two pence earned, you know"
 Rather than go without his wife, Gilbert spent his evening at home, hoping for better luck next time The chance came a week later, when choice opera offered a temptation that he felt Salhe could not resist.
 T had intended to overhaul some garments of mine, but you were so good to stay with me last week, l will give up my plans and go with you though | know my work will haunt me all the evening""
 To the opera they went, but she was correct in saying her work would be in her thoughts even there. In the intervals of the music she was heard to eXclaim, I've got an idea about that old blue silk of mine! I've worn it several seasons, but it only needs new lace to make it as pretty as the one opposite me in that box"
 3You don't intend to wear that old blue silk any more, I hope" said Gil bert. as he caught sight of the gown on the following morning. You have had it since the year one. Let me get you a new dress"
 why, Gilbert" argued his wife. T don't need q new dress, but that silk will make over very nicely, and a penny saved is two pence earned, you know
 50 she purchased the lace and made over the dress, only to find the silk was worn threadbare, and the lace left on her hands before the sea- son was over. Gilbert was delighted to hear her cry. My dress did not pay
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
CIVIL SERVICE.

The need of having public servants who are efficient and qualified for car rying out the duties for which they are selected is fully understood if the best service Is to be obtained The widespread recognition of this fact has led to the organization Of the Ma tionai Civil Service Reform league for the furtheriug Of the civil service prin- ciples and its influence has been strongly felt iu national and state government
 The importance of selecting men who are properly qualified for office was given strong emphasis before the an nual meeting Of that league this week by Governor Baldwin. who declared. We shall always do our best work ,n keeping alive the public interest in our one central principle-the pres ervatlon and advancement of the mer- it system for public office. IL has be- come doubly important that those through whom the state discharges its usual functions should be capable for that work Civil service reform as an aid in that direction has an increasing value every year. The greatest safeguard Of the Amer jean people against injustice suffered from undue governmental interference with their daily life is a judicious and intelligent selection of civil servants. IT there be better way for accom- piishing this. than that for which the league and the affiliated societies in the different states. exist, I do not know E. What we have won we must be vigilsnt to keep. The great ob- 5ect and endeavor always and every where is that there shall be no back ward step--
 Civil service has a value which should be upheld and extended wher- ever opportunity prevails.
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BALLOTS AID MACHINES.

Portland. Me. has offered an ex- ample of the undesirable features con nected with the method of voting where the paper ballot is used. IL has shown up the existence of inac- curacies and the possibility of tam perinE with ballots for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the cleo tion- Tn It's recent municipal contest the mayor was reelected by nine plu- raIitv. A review Of the ballots shows that instead of nine his plurality should be thirty regardless of disputed ballots The discovery has been made. however, that twenty one haIlo<s which were counted as straight at the official count, bore on the review a line through the name at ths head of the ticket which by declar- etion of he official counters did not exist election night This with other claims that the seal of the box had been tempered with throws Q suspi- eion about the correct count in one yard.
 This situation in Maine simply re- reals the necessity of providing every safeguard for accuracy where cleo tions are concerned That the exist ing system fails to give it has been made evident. It is an example which must appeal to. every municipality where close elections are likely to result
 It was but recently that voting ma chimes were given trial in Richmond and the only local criticism heard was that made by veteran politician who vigorously condemned such a device sas too accurate" The voting place Is just the place where too much ac- curacy cannot exist but where a just and honest declaration of votes as east should prevail and in this regard ghe lesson is one which Norwich should Aeed-
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DUTY cONscIENTIoUSLY PER
 FORMED.

Those who work with the greatest sincerity are those who labor without expectation of greater recompense than serving the ends of justice a%d the iov of q ing. It is therefore not sur Drisfng that the declarat ton should come from Senator Elihu Root that he was surprised when it was announced to him that he had been awarded the Nobel peace prize. He has always been a persistent but silent worker in behalf of international peace, and this even though he at one time occu- pied the portfolio of secretary of war
 It is therefore particularly appli- cable when the New York Times in reference to the award says: He did much 10 advance the system of the iudicial adjustment of international differences. In the senate he was the most influential and authoritative ad- vocata of the notable peace treaties which President Taft negotiated with England and France. which were di- rectly based on this plan. He has been also active in opposition to the exenDtion of American vessels from Panama canal tolls as inconsistent with treaty obligations. Tn this, as in all his other work, Mir. Root sought peace through justice, the fundamental requisite We know of no other Amer iean whose services in the cause of peace have been more effective, more rational inspired by a loftier ideal and directed toward more practical methods"
 It will be generally recognized that the selection is based upon excellent judgment and a full knowledge of the work of the senator, whose efforts have all followed an honest recognt- ton and performance of duty.
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has been discovered by Prof. Haber of Germany that gases such as fire damp have a distinguishable effect upon the note of a reed instrument. The result is that a whistle that he has invented makes it possible to detect fire damp even though only one per cent. of it may be present. Just how valuable this is going to be will be best determined by practical use but it Is apparent that 1t tndi- cates 8 step ahead in the direction which is crying for greater protec- ton. Whatever will show the pres eice of fire damp in time to prevent an explosion is going to be great blessing to miners.
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for the money and time I spent ofl l.. l had my labor for my pains"
 As the years went on. her mania for nending grew with age, and, despite MT. GorhaIns ridicule, her economies continued. The table linen was darn ed and patched until Gilbert told his wife fiatly that he was ashamed to seat his friends at 9 table so spread, and should invite no more unless mat ters changed in that direction That brought Mrs. Gorhaln to terms for a time, for she delighted in hospitality, and particularly prided herself in making attractive additions to her menu from lleft-overs, repeating her favorite maxim, "A penny saved etc" There was no saving, however, for the .left-oVers required more outlay in their preparation than they them selves were worth.
 Occasionally her husband asserted his authority, and forestalled some Of his wife's plans, as when she an-- nounced her Idea of making portieres of silk, sewed into stripes and woven into balls. Tt will take me all winter to prepare them, but I shall have the satisfaction of knowing that have saved the price of new portieres.
 Are you sure of that, my dear?" queried. her husband What will it cost to have them Woven?"
 She told the price.
 Then it is not to be thought of. I can buy all you desire with less ex- pehse. Give up the plan at once. and let us hear no more about it.
 'But I want to be saving, you know, and the old proverb says. "A penny saved--'
 I'll tell you another old proverb to offset that one" retorted her hus band. Penny wise and pound fool ish..' Your economies are too eXpen- sive for me to tolerate. and I wish you would discontinue them"
 Never before had Gilbert Gorhan so spoken to his wife, and his words gave her some anxious thought for l while. But an advertisement of a sale, where especial bargains were offered. proved too great a temptation to, resist 'I shall save at least five
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
cHIcAGo's SCHOOL SYSTEM.

That Chicago is demanding the re- turn of Mrs. F. F. Young to the su Derintendencv of schools, and that Mayor Harrison is criticising his ap- poiutees on, the board of education for taking action which deprived the city of her services, indicates most concmsfvely the presence of polit- lcal influence which never should be allowed to pervade the educational system of the city. Chicago stands Before the country today in a pecu- liar light as to its policy on scohols. After having placed at it's head a wo- man of recognized executive ability in full touch with the problem for the building up of a modern school system which would be free from pol itics. it is with a dull sickening thud that all these cOmmendabIe efforts are cast aside for the return of methods which it was long ago determined must go. Such action is discredit- able to any city. be it large or small. and it is but natural that there should result a cry of protest and denuncia- ton
 The dropping of Mrs. Young is an act which carried nothing but a rec ognition of her determination that politics in school matters must go and the success with which she was ac- complishing it. It is a revelation of the opposition under which she 1abored and provides another instance of the value of an endorsement through the enemies which are made. If Mrs Young is out for good the loss will fall the hardest upon Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
BETTER MINE PROTECTION.

Ever since a deterTnined effort has been made in behalf of overcoming Che dangers in mines great progress has been made through the adoption and enforcement of scientific meth ods of creating greater safety. Just how valuable this has been Is deter rninable from the greatly decreased number Of deaths in mines and the prevention o1 an unknown number of mine disasters. The prevalence Of gases in the mines has always been the recognized source Of greatest trou- hle. 4 great contribution to safety was made when the special lamp for mine use was invented and put into general use Ventilation has also ac- complshed a great deal for tho help of the underground workers, but there Etfil prevails the liability of fire damp as the great menace to life hecau@@ its presence in dangerous quantity Is invariably discovered too ia@A
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

ton of the reader through the entir } fifteen chapters, for his presentation of correlated scientific facts satisfie- him. and doubtless will convince others that life is eternal throughout the uni- verse, and that intelligent life can be no exception. He calls attention to the fact that in nature. by the survival of the fittest. a purpose for higher at tainment is everywhere shown; and that an inherent spirit of desire is shown in all life; that as the plant preserves itself in the seed for future life so man by his divine aspirations IS creating a soul for the eternities. The author evades all theological reason ing. and excites no religious prejudices Those who would be well informed upon the wonders of Nature and the trend of all life,' will never regret sending a dollar for this little book to John 0. Yeiser. Omaha, Neb.
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dollars on a suit there. and it'sta goo1 chance to economize." So to the sac she went in high glee. but returned a Sadder if not a wiser woman.
 That night onB his return home Mir. Gorham found his usually cheerful sponse in tears. At his wondering outcry and preferred sympathy, the tears only flowed the faster. "Oh, the bargain sale at Catherine this morning and there was an awful crowd. I bought some new under wear for you and paid for them at once. Then I tried to get into the suit department, and in the crush my purse was taken from me, and when l tried to pay for my suit. l had no money" Here her sobs increased, "I had lost fifteen dollars, and the little woman entirely collapsed at the end of her confession.
 Her husband tried to comfort her by telling her she. should be thank full it was not a broken bone instead of a money loss. For his part he was glad it was no worse. Then to divert her thoughts, he asked to see the purchase she had made for him. No sooner were the garments un- folded, than they were seen to be damaged and of poor quality, quite unwearable in fact.
 That proved to be the last straw for poor Mrs. Gorham. "Pll never go to bargain sale again she cried "th. s ends my economies in that direction
 If that be so,'> replied her hus- band, T shall not regret your loss of to day, but consider it money well spent. We shall be much happier than ever, and you will be much less careworn or I am greatly mistaken
 Indeed, Gilbert, my lesson is learn ed, and you need fear no more for
 She kept her word, and with less anxious thought and care, became once more her old self, so that her friends exclaimed, much to MT. Cor ham's delight. that Sallie Gorham was renewing her youth, and was so much more social than she used to be.
 Gorhain are to be seen everywhere to- gether."
 AN IDLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
The Only Thing.

George Washington's personal ex- pense accounts during the Revolution amounted to $7,000 and his balance was within 30 cents of right. That is the only thing about the Father of His Country that looks like 30 cents.-Ch1- cago Inter-Ocean.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
UNIVERSALISM

Is a belief in Gods universe of law and love. A life help, comfort and glorious destiny for all. God does not change his plan. For information. books LINGHAM superintendent No. S5 Cottage street, Bridgeport, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

It is authoritatively declared that 1t is not a monocle but a magnify ing glass which the president uses. Even that is unnecessary if he is seeking reasons for yetoing the IIetch Hetchy bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

When Dr. Mary Walker declares that vanity caused that trip of the suf- fragettes to Washington and the pres ldent the disclosure is of such na. ture as to demand a prompt inyestiga- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
The Circulation of The Bulletin

The Bulletin has the largest circulation of any paper in East era Connecticut and from three to four times larger than that of any iu Norwich. IL is delivered 10 over 5000 of the 4,o53 houses in Norwich, aiI read by ninety three per cent. of t1e people. h Windham iS $ delivered to over 800 houses, m Putnam and Danielson 10 over 1,1oo and in all Of these places it is consid- cred the local daily.
 Eastern Connecticut has forty nine towns, enc hundred and sixty-fVe PostofF5ce districts, and sixty rural free delivery routes.
 The Bulletin Is sold in every town and on all uf the R. F. D. routes in Eas Connecticut.
 CIRCULATION
 1901 average. 4,412 1908. svsrass......-..... 5.920 ......... .........8 .8.75O
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

It must have been a disappointment to Secretary Bryan that he failed to land that Nobel peace prize. That $40, GOO would have overcome the ne- cessity of the lecture platform
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

Those women who want the privi- lege of trying to induce Bandit Lopez to give himself I'D that they may re- ceive the offered reward, should re- member Lopez is not another Sir Wal ter Raleigh
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

Debt seems to be very much like the airholes the aviators find in the atmos
 phere, and is fallen into about as easily Debt often puts a man in hole he cannot get out of before he knows it. Have you ever thought how closely debt and doubt seem to be re- lated? Debt is the secret foe of thrift and doubt holds the same relation to spirituality debt makes man a slave and doubt creates a hell in the human soul. Lo these twain are very bad company, for they add nothing of value to the sum total of human life. Some people appear to think they owe the Almighty so much there can be no harm in owing man 9 little; but this<.S a miscOnception. If We attend to what we owe to ourselves our obligations to the Divine One are absolved; but what we owe others must be paid pound for pound if it takes a pound of flesh to cancel the debt. The debt which at first was considered as only an incon- venience has later proved to be a cal amity, 'The man to whom we owe 8 little is our friend but to owe him much is to make him our enemy
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

The destruction of the White House mint bed marks the passing of an other custom of former days in Wash ington. It is proper that the grape vine should succeed it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

A new sun spot has been discovered but from the amount of cloudy weath CT that has been provided in the past few months the greatest problem has been to find the sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The New Haven road has given one Of the best evidences of the need of increased freight rates.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

The kaiser says every real man wears 9 moustache," but if he stops to look around a bit, he'll find there are plenty of cheap limitations.
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Too many of us like to pat ourselves

Too many of us like to pat ourselves on the back instead of the other fel- low. This is really a physical feat, but we can easily lead the mind up so that it can excel a contortionist at doing 1t. It forms the rup-a- dub-dua of our conceit, and is as agreeable as tinkling music to the selfish soul; and how we secretly enjoy listening to our soul music. since it seems as enchant- ing as the singing of the sirens used to to the seamen who because of it used to be lured to the coast of a dangerous isle Golf the coast of Sicily) and be wrecked and it entices us upon the treacherous coast of seIdshness, not because we are pursuing our own good, but because we are negIecting our neighbors. Can you think of anything more enervating or silly than self gratulation-sec shaking hands with yourself over your imagined sue cess. This is what leads away from the goal you think you have won The whole-souIed man pats the other fel- low on the back for he knows there is more pleasure in the others happiness for him.
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China is now importing nearly 200, 0,000 gallons of el1rosene d year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
CROWNS OF LEAD.

In Grecian history we read that Xerxes left as his most striking ep4- taph "'that he was able to drink more wine than any man in his dominions. ' It was a lofty distinction surely and may be matched by that of the ma1 who. in the days of Rone's decline, was knighted under the name Tricon- gius-three- gallon man-because he had been able to consume 12 quarts of wine at a single sitting.
 There are young men on our streets whose ambitions range about as high as that of these ancient carOusers. 4 desire for a reputation as game sports" seems to be their master pas sion. They seek to excel in yulgarity. l have known them to exhibit fingers stained yellow with nicotine as a sort of badge of honor and mention with a certain swagger that they had recent Iy been carried home from banquets and put to bed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

The shopping early habit is sharpen ing the wits for the discovery of hiding places which will be detective proof until the holiday.
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It is the uncertainty as to where the Nobel peace prize is going to land which lends interest to the fight
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

Everything possible seems to have been done to make it inviting for the women at police station.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

It is getting to be the season of the year wien the icemen all carry thermometers about with them
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
There are few

There are few questions man Is more deeply interested in than the im- mortality of the soul. and it must be admitted to be a subject which is not often cntertaininglN handled. but
 immortality Established Through science" by John c. Yeiser, is an illustrated book e 12S pages in paper eeEers which closely holds ths attsn-