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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Eronn Bad to Good.

On the outskirts of the little village of Peterllin there stood 8 little cottage. Although it was small it~ was very neat In this cottage lived a very poor family. There were four children and 8 father. Their mother had been de3d several years.
 Now this family would have lived very happily together had not the father been a drunkard He would noE work in q factory; he would not work on & farm where he had a chance to work, and, worst of all, he would not do a thing in the house. The children felt very bad about their father and often prayed to the dear God to help them The oldest of the children was q girl of 13. named Clara; the next one was Louisa. age II; the third was Ethel age 9, and the last was Elsie. age :.
 Clara would have liked to work either in 8 factory or for a farmer, but. of course, she could not. She had to do most of the work a+ home
 One night about : o'clock their fa- ther went out (of course, I need not state where he went. for you can easi- ly auess); but his children begged him to come back soon. All he said was: "Yes, yes-''
 After he was gone they all did the work that had to be done and then Clara jumped up and went to little shelf near the window and brought back a little book. It was a Bible She read a few verses about Jesus helping the poor; then they all knelt down, and each said 8 little prayer. ., ! But they had not noticed that anyg body was watching at the window. It was their father. He had been stand ing by the window listening to them asking God to make a Christian Of their father.
 The man was so touched by thess Iitt1e true prayerss that he could not wait any longer. but went in and kne1t beside Clara
 The children were astonished at him, but he explained everything to them He said:
 T was just coming In the aaor when
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
The Hard Lesson.

Dear Uncle Jed: I will tell you a story about the hard lesson. One even ing Henry had to study a lesson.
 There said Henry, as he thre v his book down, T cannot learn this lesson, and I shall not try"
 What is that?'' asked his father. "4Jot try! Then you may be sure you will not learn it"
 Well it is too hard" said Henry, and besides, it is so long I know l shall never be able to recolIect half of it. no matter how much l try
 His father said nothing. but waited to see what Henry meant to do.
 Henry opened his book and looked al it again and at last put the bo olo down.
 Henry" asked his father. ~did you gc to the postofbce?"
 "Yes, I went, Papa.' said Henry.
 So you d1d.' said his father, May I ask whether you got there all at once?" No, I got there step by step" said Step by step,'' said his father: "so that is the way you ought to study your lesson. Try and you can learn it Just try"
 So Henry returned to his study and in few moments Henry shouted:
 Father, I know my Iesson''
 Good" said his father; never say you cannot when you didn't try"
 Henry, who called his lesson hard. found it was very easy at last.
 IRENE CHATTER, Age Ii.
 Waurenan
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
My Elock of Piqeons.

Dear Uncle Jed: 1 am going to tell you about my pigeons. About a year ago my Father got a pair of pigeons from my Uncle and gave them to me. | fixed a nest for them in shed In a short time other pigeons came, and in a little while they made their home here.
 I went, to work and made more nests. and my flock grew to be large I have about fifteen and have given a good many away.
 I will close with best wishes to all the Wide-Awal1es.
 THOMAS GRADY. Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
A Little Helper.


 Dear Uncle Jed: I am one of your Wide Awakes, Mother says, so am going to write to you and tell you what I do
 Mamma and I drive to the city quite often; and I love to ride after our horse, as he goes fast He is a very gentle horse and we feed him cookies and bread before we start out for 2 ride, as he is very fond of them. He paws for us to get them for him if We forget to take them out to him. I go to school every day and my teacher is very good to me. and like her and help her sometimes clean off the blackboards and pile up papers and books.
 Mamma is going to let me go to tho high school in the city when l get through in this school here.
 I help my mother before. and after school hours, washing dishes ana sweeping, dusting and straightening out the rooms. Then I can go out and play with my friends.
 MOLLY SMITH, Age 12. So7Jfh Coventry
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
The Stream.

ran down a long. steep hill and in a pasture. l went on. seeing teams pass on the bridge above me. I still went further down for a, very long distance, tunbling over waterfalls, un- til I went into a, large lake where some fish Lived. 1 could see them playing in the water.
 On one side of me was a. road and on the other was a grove in which the squirrels and children played.
 One day a party of schoolgirls pass ed by me and said: What a pretty lake, and see the fish. too 5
 The girls passed back and forth with baskets of flowers. Then they came to the edge of the lake and took some water in a pail to put the flowers in.
 then saw them pick up their things and go home, and I did not see them any more.
 One day bird built a nest in tree at the edge of the water. The bird laid GEES and matched her young
 When autumn came the little birds flew down south and I did not see her any more
 This is the way the world comes and goes, but I am here forever.
 ALICE STONE, Age B.
 Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Mv Christina as.

Dear Uncle Jed: l thought I would write and tell you about my Christ mas.
 We had a Christmas tree. It was trimmed with paper chains, red bells, colored glass balls, popcorn chains, fancy horns and tinsel-
 Santa Claus brought me a new dress, four handkerchiefs, four hair ribbons, a, set of gold pins, a doll, three books, q box of paints, a paint book, a pair of sidecombs, a white silk pocketbook, some sachet bags tied with a ribbon and a rose on the top.
 Santa filed my stocking with all kinds of nuts-peanuts, candy, popcorn and oranges.
 I got a box of paints, some post cards, picture. 8 box of candy and an orange at Sunday school.
 We had Christmas tree at school also.
 I was in song and a piece at Sun day school
 HELEN A. MAYNARD. Age Il.
 Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
A pIeassnt svrnriae.

Dear Uncle Jed Christmas was drawing near. My mother and father had decided on a Christmas present for us all.
 The Monday before Chrigtmas, about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, was play ing on the organ and my sister was that sounded like a biz team, but didn't pay any attention to it.
 Just then my sister came and grab bed hold of my shoulder and said:
 Do come and look here"
 T jumped up and went to the door. There was a big team with a large oS- ject all covered over with cloth cov- ering. There were two men on tho team. They brought it in the house and took off the cover, and there was a beautiful mahogany piano.
 My sister and I were both surprised and wanted to play on it right then, end now I should miss it very much.
 EVELYN BEARD, Age Il.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAkES.
Helping Nature to Wake Up.

Fe'F1E'49 'sE3eH77 Q t0 FVaFS 0Ps March Is here with it's raw, cold, clustering wind. Its snow furries. rain and sunshine, all, helping nature to awaken from it's long winter sleep. Soon the farmers will be getting their land ready to plant with different seeds and vegetables.
 I am going to have a, small garden this year. I saved seeds last fall and will plant them when it is time
 Spring will soon be here and the shrubs and trees will put forth buds, then leaves and later on the blossoms will come bearing fruit
 RICHARD ". TOBIN. JR,. Age IL
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
CLITICuRAS0 SOAP AND OINTMENT

Are not only most effective for pinIles. biackheads and other dishguring facial erlZp- tions but they afford the speediest and naosa economical treatment for itching, burning. bleeding and crusted skin and scalp nu1nora' of young and old. Sold throughout tha world Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address postcard .'Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston. :"
 aa-Tender-faced men should use Cuttcura soap Shaving Stick, 25c. Sample free.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Nauahty Beppo.

Dear Uncle Jed: I don't think any boy little as I has written to you. I have an Angora cat I named him David. after the sweet singer of Is- raeI. I have a dog named Beppo.
 I have boy doll named Gordon, which Santa brought me. I wanted to take him in the yard to play, but Auntie said I better not. But I took him and put him on the ground and forgot him. and in a little time I look ed and Beppo had bitten his head off and tore his clothes off. But Auntie fixed hom up, and said that is what little boys get when they do not mind. I have a papa and little sister named Gladys. but mamma is up in heaven.
 I am only years old.
 DELWIN MARTIN. ioJo
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Tcpsy Could Play.

Dear Uncle Jed: When I used to live out in the country we had pet COW and her name was Topsy. She used to play with me and I used to run and hide and she would come and fine me- and she would moo for me. And som e. times I would get over into the next lot and throw her apples and she would run and get them.
 One day my Mamma and I went to the woods to get some blackberries. We soon heard Topsy lowing, and we called her t'Topsy, Topsy," and she came running and stayed with us till we came home.
 ALICE CONRAD. Age 10.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Norwich.
Waghinnton,a RuIes ef cenduct.

Dear Uncle Jed: Here are some of the Rules of Behavior" that George Washington compiled when he was a boy of IS:
 Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.
 Honor and obey your natural par ents although they be poor.
 Undertake not what you cannot per form, but be careful to keep your promise.
 Use no reproacI1f111 language against anyone: neither curse nor rev1le. Associate yourselves with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. for 1t is better to be alone than in bad company.
 MARY NOLAN, Ag@ 13. Ta aftYfIIe-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
An Oranne.

Dear Uncle Jed: l am an orange and 1 came from Florida My color is a very deep yellow. It was a coIored man who picked me off the tree. was sent in bushel basket. The1 @ were 8. great many Of my friends with me who were also picked off. I was sent down here by boat. I am a seed less orange. There are g, great many people who don't like me. Some would rather have bananas.
 JOSEPH KEENAN,, Age f2
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Norwich
My Dod Rover.

Dear Uncle Jed: am going to tell you about my dog Rover. He is white with black spots upon his back. He loves to play with us.
 Saturday 1 had company and we played hide and seek, and every place f hid I was sure to be found, as the dog would follow me.
 ] think he is @ bird dog, because he chases them. do not like him to run after birds, because I like to hear them sing.
 MAY CARTER, Age 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
-:zsz;:ss5l 1Ta asal- l.
 zs-as as Y @a

I heard Elsie say: Dear God, please help us poor children so that we may be strong; and. Dear God. please help father also, so that he may yet pray with us and never drink again My heart was so touched by that that l could not walt any longer. so I came in, and now I will never drink again.
 ANNIE HENZLER. Age 1S.
 Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Goinn +o SchnnI.

Dear Uncle Jed: I have been to school every day this year. Last year I got certificate for going to school every day.
 I have two sisters. Their names are Edith and Mildred. They have been to school every day this year, too. I am in the fifth grade and Mil dred is in the fourth, and Edith is ip the first, and she is in the second reader.
 My teacher is Miss Lester. I go to Unionville No @.
 AGNES P. AUSTIN. Age'11 Gales Ferry.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
The Lost Apple.

Dear Uncle Jed: One day Tom, Peter and Archie were playing near their home. While they were running about they found an apple lying on the ground.
 "I'll have it. said Tom.
 No, I will have it myself and I went give a single bit away said Peter.
 Let us cut it in three said Archie.
 NO, mol" said Tom and he held
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06

on as hard as he could until he could hold on no longer. and 1t fell out of his hand and rolled away from the two angry brothers.
 The apple rolled down g. steep hill Jt stopped in front of Q, COW who wal eating grass in the next field. She tooe but 8 bite or a swallow or two. and the apple was seen no more.
 'I wish" said Tom to Peter, "tha4 we'd cut it in two SD that we'd all had g. share"
 ASA LYMAN, Age Il. yis4b
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Two Little Girls.

Once there were two little girls al- most alike, and they lived next door to each other.
 One used to go out early most every morning with her big doll and doll carriage. She had a pretty red coat and nice brown 1egg1ngs. She was q lazy girl and used to make her Ma do everything for her.
 The other little girl would stay in and help mother. Her mother would say run out and play, but this little girl would say after I have wiped these dishes and swept this corner The lazy little girl asked her to play, but she always replied after I have helped Mamma
 LILLIAN BREHAUT Locust Valley. L. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06

to fasten in 8 small rope, so as to pull the sled along
 l will close and hope some of the boys of the Wide-Awake Circle will try to make one and have a good re- suit.
 ROBERT KRAUss, Age 12. TaftyiI1e
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Rule. for Youna wr;ter..

Rules for Young Writers. I. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number the pages. 2 Use pen and ink, not pencil & Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Dc not use over 250 words.
 4 Original stories or letters only will be used
 6 Write your name. age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Un- Gle Jed Bulletin Odsca.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06

Whatever you are-Be that; Whatever you say-Be true< Straightforwardly act. Be honest-in fact
 Be nobody else but you"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
Lsstsrs of Acknowledgment.

Hapssd Blair of BaIefc-T received my book and like 1t very much. thank you for the prize book. The book is a nice one.
 Agnes Absrs, of Taftville-:Thank
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
An Enchanted Prince.

Once upon a. time there was king who had three daughters, the young est of whom loved to~come in front of an old castle.
 One day she was wandering about when she saw poor crow hop out of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
The Travels of a Penny.


 l was born in Philadelphia on the twenty third of May. As soon as I
 s born I was put in a place with a lot of my brothers.
 One day a big hand reached in and took some of my brothers. The next day another hand reached in and took some of my brothers and me.
 The boy who had me put me in a string. few nails, some writing paper and a few little stones.
 Then the boy bought pair of shoes for two dollars, and another man took me
 He went to a place where great big ships-come up. He got on one of the ships and it started on a voyage.
 On the way the ship sunk, but the man was saved. He went to France and I was still with him. But one day the man dropped me out of his hand and I have been there child will find mel
 CHARLES DAVID GEER, JR. Age 8.
 A Butterfly Hunt.
 Not long ago twelve little girls had q merry chase for butterflies, and I want to tell you about it.
 The invitations were sent out on q large square card, decorated with but terhies; in one corner was glued tiny envelope holding a small squa e
 
 little Miss Butterfly
 The little maids came in holiday at tire, in gowns of blue, pink and white and before leaving the dressing room the mother of the little hostess pinned to each little girl a pair of gauzy wings, matching in color the dress worn. The wings were made from tinted papers. and markings were put on with a brush dipped in ink A lit- tie peaked cap of soft paper was put on the head of each child, the wings and the caps giving an effective touch at the cost of little labor A little bag or net for snaring the butterflies was given to every girl. and the merry hunt began.
 Hundreds of butterflies had been cut from coiored papers, and these were hidden in every nook of the large grounds. Many were in evidence over the trees. arbors, fences. etc. 4 touch O. glue held them in position. A gilt or silver butterfly counted five. all others but one point
 When no more could be found they sat down on the grass and after ex- changing bags counted each others butterflies. To the one having the most and the one having the least photograph frames were awarded as prizes.
 JESSIE L. BREHAUT. Locust Valley. L. I.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
THE FATHER.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 25,-There will
be rains this afternoon in the Middle
Atlantic States and this afternoon and
tonight in the North Atlantic States
followed by fair weather in these dis
tricts Sunday
Elsewhere east of the Mississippi
River the weather will he fair tonight
and Sunday, except that rain or snow
is probable in the upper Lake region.
General Forecast.
Forecast until Z D. m. Sunday:
Georgia-Fair tonight and Sunday
North and South Carolna-Fair to-
night and Sunday.
Virginia-Cloudy tonight; cooler in
north and east portions. Sunday fair;
cooler in northeast portion.
Alabama and Mississipi-Fair to- night
and probably Sunday; warmer tonight
Tennessee-Fair tonight warmer in
west portion. Sunday increasing cloudi-
ness.
Louisiana-Fair warmer tonight
Sunday fair, cooler in northwest por-
ton
East Texas-Fair to-night, warmer ex-
cept in extreme northwest portion. Sun
day showers in interior, fair on coast
West TeXas-Cloudy tonight and
Sunday; probably rain or snow in north
portion: colder in north portion tonight;
colder Sunday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
B. P. D. {. To FETE
WALTER ANDREWS
Notable Banquet Set for Eve OF
AtIantan's Departure on Pan
ANA Fair Mission. Il

Walter Andrews appointment as
special emisssry to the nations Of
Europe and others lying along tins
sunny Mediterranean in behalf of the
great San Francisco Panama Fair. Is
to be celebrated November with the
most notable banquet in the history
of Atlanta Elkdom.
Mr.. Andrews Is the most prominent
Elk In Georgia perhaps in the South.
He is generally given the credit for
the present high status of the order
in this city, and b. r. o. r.. Lodge.
No. rs, In recognition of his services,
has decided to honor him on the eve
of his departure for foreign lands.
Invitations have been extended to
Edward Leach, grand exalted ruler Of
the Slks; Fred Robinson, grand sec
rotary. and John Mitchell, of the
grand forum. It is believed they will
accept, as Mr.. Andrews is well known
among the highest officials in Elk
dom. He has been mentioned for the
next grand exalted ruler.
All members of Georgia lodges have
been specially invited to be at the
banquet, which is to be very sump-
tuous affair.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25

The New Orleans Times Democrat
says: Beyond the shadow of a doubt
monster movement, induced by high
prices, reflects full ginnings In the
week Just closed 714,000 bales were
brought to light, against $50. 900 bales a
year ago. and $4,000 bales in 1911.
making the totals so far 2,776, 900 in
1913, 3,613,000 in 1912 and 3.749,000 in
1911. For this reason, if for no other.
students OF the market and crop eX-
pect the Census Bureau to report large
ginning returns to October lS. and
many operators have been acting on
the belief that the showing will exceed
rather than fall below 1000 900 bales
However, it by no means follows
that to-day's census returns Will repre-
sent an arbitrary so per cent OF the
crop, exclusive of linters There is an
ancient belief among the trade that
ginning figures as of October 10 should
approximate half the yield, but this be
lief had its Inception some years ago,
when the supply requirement equation
was predfcated upon conditions, which
have since undergone radical change.
Facilities for rapid ginning have been
enormously improved. The early sea-
son price in Its relation to the sea
sons average price is higher now than
II formerly was. Shipping facilities are
better. And, what is more important
still. increasing need has caused spin
ners to buy more heavily for early
season delivery. The margin of safety
in spinners reserve stocks of raw cot
ton have grown relatively smaller as
consumption has compare lively in
creased"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
BULL|SH CUMMINGS
HELP COTTON RISE
High Barometer in Northwest Also
BuIIish Weapon-0ctober-
cember Sets High Record,

NEW YORK, Oct 25.-The Govern
ment's ginning figures were so close to
expectations that the opening of the
.otton market today showed but little
Hange. prices being unchanged to 2
points higher than Fridays close.
Giunings as of October were placed
Al 6g56, 5S3 bales, which was construed
very bullish by conservative people after
considera BILE discussion, which charac-
'orized the market at the outset more
han trading--even though ginnings
we're n, ST. bales more than they were
a wear ago during the same period.
Meanwhile the general sntiment here
vas bullish in face of weak cables and
very much better weather IMAM eA-
pected
After the call. however. htere was ire
mendous buying credited to large spot
houses and bull leaders. and there was
very little selling in evidence. shorts
and Wall street Joined in the buying
movement and within a half hour the
list stood 1S to % points higher than
the opening range.
After the ginnings reports had been
digested. traders heard lot of fresh
mad weather The wires told of high
barometer in the far Northwest, which
map readers said meant very cold
weather in the belt. There was lot
Of buying on this theory. Later an
other wire came in stating that it was
showing in Oklahoma. There was
general shaking of heads when another
had spell of weather was predicted for
next week, causing sentiment to be-
come more bullish generally, and al
most everybody predicted that the mar
5et would take another big jump
should bad weather predictions mate
ralize over Sunday.
The result was a. fresh outburst of
buying " weekend shorts. Big spot
houses continued TO buy and old bulls
advised their friends to buy and re-
predicted much higher prices.
Near positions, which were under per-
sstent demand, went into new high
ground. October reached 14.24, against
1872, the previous high mark, estab-
lished Wednesday, while December
touched t4.07. new high level Other
positions We're equally as strong, but
failed to make new records.
There unquestionably was some sell
ing of long cotton and it was said that
if the map disapponts them Monday
there will be considerable for sale.
However, the market quickly absorbed
this selling and at the close the tone
was steady, with prices II to % points
higher than Fridays close.
Estimated cotton receipts:
Monday. 1912.
New Orleans g.. $500 to 10000 9,141
RANGE I'M NEW yOEN FUTURES
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO. Oct 25.-Hogs: Receipts
5000. Market strong &c higher. Mixed
and butchers. 75O6SSO good heavy,
780@8,S0; rough heavy, 7.45M7 rs; light.
9.70@S.20; pigs, 4.50@7.S5; bulk, 1860
Cattle Receipts 500. Market steady.
Beeves, 725@9.7o; cows and heifers.
3.40@S.25; stockers and feeders, s 506
80: Texans, 6.40@S00; calves, S.006
1000
Sheep: Receipts 1000. Market strong
485@765
NATIONAL STOCK YARDS, Oct. 25.
Cattle Receipts 1900, including 800
Southerns. Market steady. Native beef
steers. s5.50q9S0; cows and heifers,
A7569.00; stockers and feeders, S. 251
$50; calves, s6.o0610.50: Texas steers.
S5.5OmIT5 cows and heifers, 81 2566 so; ;
calves. $500mS.00.
Hogs-Receipts $500. Market DC high
err. Mixed. s7.75@825: good, sS 056s. 25;
rough. s750@775: lights. 95@S15;
pigs. S6.50@7.5O; bulk. $1S0GS15
Sheep-Receipts 500. Market Steady.
Muttons. S3.75M4s go. yearlings, $1,000
500; lambs, s5.50@7e5
LIVERPOOL GRAIN MARKET.
LIVERPOOL. oct. 25.--Wheat closed
unchanged to I'D lower.
Corn closed 7sd higher