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Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Walter and Elizabeth had been fond of each other since London Bridge" days. Walter was a straight, clean cut, we'll -mannered boy of 24. Eliza beth was a delicate, blue-eye girl of 21-and very popular. So many SuitorS there were at her beck and call that Walter was alarmed. He had B suspicion that she liked him best, but he dared not put her to the test. He dared not because he had not the right to ask her hand in mar riage. And when he had net that right Walter Lawrence regarded it sin for a young man to usurp any girls time in pretension of things that could not be.
 Mother he asked. as he sat be- side the reading lamp in the living room with an open magazine on his knees, what de you think of Elizabeth Rankin P
 Mrs. Lawrence, a pretty, golden haired woman of A. replied in fright- ened tones; Why, Walter, child, why do you asS2''
 T just wanted your opinion. mother"
 But, Walter, you aren't thinking of marriage2 You would not leave me alone-and your father dead only a year 2' And the woman threw her. self face down upon the couch and
 
 usual with her, however.
 Ii was in vain that the young man tried to comfort her. Not until he had promised not to marry any girl ever-would she cease her tears.
 "Oh, nay boy, 1 couldn't stand it. couldn't stand to see you the hus- band of any girl. Let's never talk of Elizabeth again, dear. And, please, don't bring her to the house. Oh, my baby l love you so, and you're all I have. Promise me. dear. that you'll never marry"
 The young man laid her head upon his shoulder and patted the shaking shoulders affectionately.
 Mother. 1 promise" he replied very slowly.
 It was "a fortnight later that Walter put his arm about his mother one evening and drew her to a settee be- side him. How would you like to go away, little mother2 I've had an aw- fully good offer to go to Seattle It looks like a splendid thing, and I'd like to try it out I believe it's big chance for me"
 "Oh, Walter how could you talk of leaving our home here? How could you? Oh, I couldn't stand it, dear. Aren't you satisfied with your position downtown? You have a fair salary for a boy, and with my little income we can live very comfortably"
 But mother, don't you see that there is no chance for me in the office here? I want to amount to something
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
MORE ACTION FOR SIDEWALKS.

Whenever the matter of better side- walks is taken mp it is subject which should concern every person within the city and draw forth their interest and support in overcoming the wrctched condition into which the walks here have been allowed to get. The effort which the city government is now undertaking for g betterment in all sections should receive not only the endorsement but the hearty CO., operation of every property owner. It makes little difference into what sec- tion of the city an investigation might be made. walks are in such condition that it isn't necessary to have the de- fects pointed out by some officials be- fore recognizing the need of atten- ton. The sidewalks are in use by everyone They should be properly maintained by the elimination of the holes. the uneven surfaces and condi- tions which are conducive to accidents, as a provision in behalf of comfort as well as safety.
 There can be no failure to recog- Size the need of better sidewalks. Such improvement will not come by sitting down and waiting for il. What is needed is action. Those who have the interest of their neighborhood, and city at heart and who appreciate the use of good walks can perform a service which is not only needed, but is bound to receive widespread appreciation Bad walks are a detriment and 8 nui- sance which should be quickly abated,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Juries is like horses with bits and brides on. S'pose a horse felt like climbin' a tree or settin down an eatin' hay when some mutt drivin' him has to ketch a train? What a chance! Tn whole dog goned jury business is a fake. You can't beat them lawyer when they muddy tn water.
 If a fellow sues another fellow for money, tn jury'u be tryin' him for havin' whiskey sores on his face. like old time justice. Where I was brought up, or Squire Kuykendall was blacksmith, real estate agent, justice of tn peace an minister O the gos- pei. He always was in favor of the plaintiffs But he didn't waste no time. He said it quick. Just like that One day he fined a lawyer for not takin' his hat off to him on tn street Tn lawyer says; Squire. you can't do that. You ain't in session. An tn old squire says: I know 1 aint, but I'm always object for contempt Just like that.
 Watch where you're goin'!
 Don't hang round tn doorway!
 "Move up in tn front of tn car!
 Watch your step!"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
MOTHER, I PROMISE

mother, I am proud. And without any backing I can't do the things l want to do here. Out there there is an op- portunity; It's a growing firm and if young man makes good with them there's chance to SC te the top. Don't you see mether2"
 Again Mrs. Lawrence sought refuge in tears. And when Walter succeeded in quieting her, he made another promise. "Til never talk of going away again, mother Never! We'll stay here and do the best we eans
 Walter had seen very little of Eliza beth since the scene with his mother, but he had heard that Charlie Hyde was rushing her very hard. And Charlie Hyde was the son of a cor poratien lawyer with both money and position behind him. Even if he dared, what hope was there fer him, unused Walter. When he went to bed that night he took out a little picture from it's hiding place and studied 1t long, Elizabeth" he murmured, T 1t wouldn't hurt so much not to have you,"
 After dinner one evening the tele- phone rang, Walter answered.
 ''Is that you, Walter7' 2
 "Oh, hello, Elizabeth"
 Walter. could you come to see me te-night7 l want to see you very, very much, and quickly. It is impor- tanf"
 "rll be right over." answered the boy with great joy in his voice.
 He started for his hat Waiter. please, don't go out tonight I'm lonely, Please, please
 But, mother, I won't stay long. ..Walter, if you go to Elizabeth Rankin's tonight, I'll do something dreadful. Pll-ril-jump-out- window" And again Mrs. Lawrence was in mysteries
 Walter did not leave the house that night nor the next It was ten days before she was able to go to sana- toriun. She was suffering from nery- ous breakdown, it was said
 It was the day she left town that ; Elizabeth's engagement was an nounced to Charlie Hyde. Walter spent his week ends with his mother, and every minute that he was in town he bent to work. He had found some tutoring to do. That kept him busy after office hours and added a little to his bank account and partially robbed his mind of its pain
 The day that Elizabeth married Charlie Hyde, Walter sat long by the reading lamp in the living room. In his hand he held a letter that burned into his brain. In it his mother had announced her engagement to a charming doctor that she had met at the sanatorium
 Within a month Walter left for the st--alone!-Buffalo Express.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
The Leader.

The man who really leads must at times say or do things that the ma jorits does not understand or that it dislikes. The supreme feat is to lead others where they follow somewhat unwillingly, yet where it is good for them to go. If we can do that with only one or two we are doing some thing that is worth while. And it is a kind leading that must first begin with ourselves; we must have the control, the leadership of self before We can assume it with others. To have 8 clear vision of right and truth and justice. and to follow that vision ito follow it alone if we can get no others to accompany-thi is not easy, but it is of the very essence of manly living.
 We can best lead by ourselves be- ing followers of a worthy quest. Others will come to see what we see and hear what we hear; our own sec ing, our own hearing, will be fortified by a gradual growth of companionship. And though we seem to have no com panions-still we are not alone.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
BRIEF YARNS.

sergeant of a company of British infantry quartered in a Dacoit in fested part of Burmah was firm be- liever in destiny. One evening when dressing preparatory to taking a stroll in the jungle he was noticed by a corporal, a persistent opponent of the destiny theory, to slip revolver in- to his pocket "Helloi" shouted the corporal, what are you taking the revolver with you for7 That won't save you If your time has arrived" Nc" replied the sergeant, but, you see, I may happen to come across a Dacoit whose last day has come"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Granaries will soon be bulging with q record crop; wheels are turning; leg is1atures and courts are adjourning. and there is work for aIl including the labor agitator. Up to the present mo- ment 1t is a very good year Indeed, full of wealth and opportunity and loving kindness and the whines and snarls and petuianee with which at times our ears are Yexed cannot down the grand. cheering harmony of national good feeling and good hea1th.--Providence Tribune
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
A Rea,ltenua straddIe.

President Wilson is decidedly clever at going in two opposite directions at once, Attorney General MeReynolds was perfectly right in ordering the continuance of those eases at San Francisco, but the cases must not bs continued, but must be tried by specia, counsel for the government Only fine old, true blue Calyinist could ae- comnlish 2 straddle like that.-Ree6y's est. Louis) Mirror,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

One of the little things that are &C., eumuiating against the new state highway commissioner IS his method of making apPointments--choo a man from out of the state for a well paid office position-for instance But
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

sovarror Bieass of South Carolina has pmrdoneA TOO prisoners in less than two years. According 10 that rate there fs ilfkiss use in maintaining pen- stentisriss. Those who were overlook ed ought 10 remonstrRfe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

With the same old cry coming from fh@ farm ever the inability to get help, tt im evident this early that whole smmfnn sf idle men are putting in their rirns we-kirg ep hard luck stories for rart ainfAF,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

While there may be ah exaggeratien as te the fatalities in the Balkan fight there Is no denying the fact that it is g needless bieody exhibition of the lseh of self eentFel and geed judgs ment,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Even at this stage of the Balkan war. ft fs being demonstrated that Bull sarfan success in the recent past was dus largely 10 their opponents weak nmmm- The Greeks are giving the Bull mmrm m different war than Turkey did.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Several Ohio lawyers once gathered in Judge Wilson's room after adjourn ment of court and were discussing the retirement of a member of the bar, Among them was one whose practice was worth $z5,000 q year. He said
 T have been practicing several years, and am well fixed, l have thought I would like to retire and devote my re- maining years to studies I have ne- glected." "Study law, put Ill Judge Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Though Vice President Marshall
 says the business man ought to for
 get the lawmakers" how can they with the ''insidious" lobby and Lamar at work?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

IL doesn't make any difference which city the Elks select for their conven- ton. they always manage to find a welcome and make themselves st home
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Enthusiasm carries a good many away. but the militants are placing an equal dependence upon the hunger strike
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Habitua1 6runkards are prohibited from marrying in North Dakota, but nothing is provided concerning that condition after marriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Active are the Chicago police when they arrest 8 seven year old boy for murder but let Jack Johnson slip his bond and leave the country,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

This is a good time for light sum- mer reading, but the report to the gas and electrical commission is as elu- sive as ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Happy thought for today: If we had to depend upon rains to settle the dust what a criticising people we would
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Atlantic City has sent the woman with the serpent tongue" to the work house, but the green eyed monster is still uncaught.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Precedent to tho contrary, there is nothing about ieniency fer the wife and child murderer which is apt to cause any great reform in the eem- mission of such crimes,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

When Huerta lost the services of Francisco de la Bar-a in his cabinet he parted with an official who was qualified to guide the destiny of Mex feD
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Can it be a sign of the times for Col Bryan to change his weekly to a monthly, instead of making a daily out of it?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

That big vote of the railroad men in behalf of a strike was the most urgent call to action congress could get on the Erdman act.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

A sps-isa te~a rsperts 8 raiA ef Gee anA slonse. sut it was quite aevs nl<v hafa se have it re$n wekesS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
HzTe The Bulletin Follow You

Renders cf ths Bulletin leaving ths city fer the sssshore, mountains, rzrd resorts or Europe can have ths Bulletin fellow them daily and keep in touch with home affairs. o~dnrs should be placed with The Bmh~kin Business Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Hereabouts fires are caused by de- fective fues; by lightning: by the stumps Of cigars and cigarettes care- lessly thrown away; by second hand clothes dealers who wish to collect insurance by fire bugs; by smoking in bed; by putting hot ashes into wood en receptacles; by playing with match es and leaving old rags and waste where 1t will in time burst into flames How to prevent this sort of thing is quite obvious.--Middletown Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
During a general electton in rng-

I0UI HIS BVIItI dI EItCIIUH III II5 land 4 canvasser called at the house. of the late Prof. INroude, the historian. Mr. Froude was out. so the canVasser interrogated the butler as to how Mir. Broude would vote. The butler-an old servant who understood his mas ter well-replied When the liberals is in Mr, f'ro,Ide IS sometimes con- servattve. When the conservatives is in Mr. Froude is always a liberal"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Memphis, Tenn, was advertised at Dallas as the largest dry city in the United States and the wettest dry city in the world. Hip-Hip- Hypocrisy! !- MiddIetoWn Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

he is not alone in that practice One of the state-paid stenographers has recently been elevated to the position of factory inspector. Stenographers should make excellent factory inspec- tors. considering their factory exper- Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

Iowas daylight bill is a law, and sa- looms in that state can operate only be- tween the hours of ' a. m. and p. m. Formerly saloons were open from a. m to 10 D. m. Three hours are cut off the work day of the grog shopkeepers, Iowa has driven the saloons into a few of the corners of the state and is now adopting stringent restrictive measures which are strangling the life out of the traffic Even liquor men admit it is only a question of a short time until Iowa will be without saloons. Con- necticut Citizen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

No financial panic is in sight and no industrial panic has flashed even it's first preliminary symptoms. The hy- percritical may object to Secretary McAdoo's announcement that $500 0oo,o00 of money are ready to meet any crisis, because no crisis exists It is, nevertheless comfortable thing to know even in the best of health that doctor is near at hand.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

If Congress would pass a law reg ulating the price of coal they would probably accomplish more for the benefit of the common people than the tariff laws would result in.-Wind- ham County Observer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

The time seems opportune for the advocacy of water meters upon every residence, store and office. This has been urged before and considered by the authorities, but the initial expense seemed so large it was passd If we had meters on all residences there would be no fear of a water famine now and the careful water user would be getting smaller bill each six months than he is getting now-Mer- iden Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

The Elks are having a big time in Rochester. In fact they appear to own the town. The welcome given the thousands of visitors is hearty in the extreme The city put on it's best the occasion. Everybody appears to be at home and happy.-New Britain Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

It is very evident that MT. Mellen is the boss of the road, being subject only to the directors, and even then his word is taken without question and his will is supposed to represent the wisdom of the entire governing department. He is having hard time of 1t these days, but the belief is not general that he deserves all the criticism that is being heaped upon him.-NeW Britain Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

It is not to be understood that Washington was absolutely 'dry' Sunday under the operation of the new excise law. The drug stores were permitted to remain open and it was possible for the thirsty citizens to ob- tain a drink of unfermented grape juice without a physicians prescrip- Springfield Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

If no more serious charge can be lodged against Governor Baldwin than the assertion that he awarded offices to men best fitted for them regardless of politics. and disregarde dthe tear ful plaints of the ''faithfup then At torney Spellacy and other patriots of his ilk had better take his tale of woe elsewhere, for it is certain that the people of Connecticut will give it small heed.-Bridgepor Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11

of Prices
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-31
PRESENCE OF MIND

The new building was in course Of
erection, and Dennis and Sandy were
working together on the roof. Sud-
denly the dinner whistle blew shrilly.
ooh, hang" said Sandy. MA wee
bittie is doom the basement. maun
wear my boots DOT trottfn' a doom
they stairs"
"Sure, hang on this rope, matey,"
responded Dennis, IAN FL let We
down to the groundP
The descent was all right till the
middle of the building was reached,
when Dennis suddenly let go the
rope, landing the Scotchman in a
mortar bed, not much hurt, but ter
ribly mortified.
'sWhat for did ye let go the roper"
he demanded.
"Begorra, thought it was going
to break yelled Dennis, "and l had
presence o. mind enough to Iet golP
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-31

| ALWAYS MERRY AND BRIGHT
False to all the traditions of Scot
land and Of farming, Sandy McTavish
was supreme optimist.
Nothing ever seemed to worry him.
One day-so the story goes-dur-
ing the great floods, he was found by
a neighbor lucky enough to possess
boat sitting peacefully on the roof
of his house, smoking a pipe while
the waters rose.
Halo, Sandy!'' cried the neighbor.
Halo, Sam!' cried the cheerful
one.
"AI your fowls washed away, I
suppose?"
Sandy nodded
"Ay," he said; 'but the ducks can
swim"
"Apple-trees gone, too-eh?"
well, the crop would have failed,
anyhow"
$50 will you" said Sam, eff you sit
up there much longer. Why, the
waters covered your ground-hoor
windows already"
81 know" replied Sandy, as he
smoked on; land a good thing, too.
Them windows did want washin'p'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-05-31
1T WORKED

With tired expression, the hard
worked doctor answered his surgery
bell one evening. It was only Mike
with big story as to how his baby
would not sleep wink, and would.
the medico give him something for
her.
NJ Relieved to think it was no bigger
matter, the doctor despatched Mike
ii with some sleeping powders for the
~ child
nj Next day, meeting the Irishman in
- the street, he asked him how the
powders worked.
@1S Them powders did the trick foine,
II doc" said Mike,
II That's good! Made the baby
fsleep all rght-eh?"
N Faith, MOI" he responded. I'VE
ri gave the darlint a dose, but she
M wouldn't sleep at all, at all; so we
~ Ek just took them powders oursels, we
# did, and went right off to sleep, and
y hiYeF heard the swate babe cry one
~ bit any more. $1,000
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-17

ARTLING CONFESSION
ney Maclay Hoyne.
There was nothing reluctant
about the revelations. Perry told
about the roBberies as though
they were great jokes, and was
especially amused when he relat-
ed how one of Capt. Halpin's
rifle crews" had ridden by him
in their machine.
Saucier, according to the con
fessions of Perry, was beginner
at the auto bandit game. Unless
the two men can be linked to the
same gang of bandits, one of
them seems to be a remarkable
.romancer.
Perry said he was the man who
shot and wounded Policeman
Fred Stickeu. The latter has al
ready identified Saucier as one Of
the men in the car. Perry was
taken before him this afternoon.
"He looks like the man who
shot me" said Sticken, who is
still in bed from the bullet wound
in his leg.
Perry refused to tell who were
his companions. He said he was
the man who pushed Sticken
from the auto, and later climbed
to the running board and fired at
him as he lay under the elevated
structure on Fifth avenue.
Capt. LAWN and States Atter-
ney Hoyne declared after Perry
and Scott had confessed that they
believed the auto bandits crew
had been broken up.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-17

POLICE BELIEVE AUTO BA
UP-YOUTH MAKES ST
James A. Perry and Walter
Scott were locked in the county
jail today after.the former, in one
of the most. remarkable confes-
sionS ever made to the police, de-
clared he was responsible for al
most every robbery the "auto
bandits" had committed in the
last month and half.
Scott, who was. arrested with
Berry, said he had been a passen-
ger in the hold-up car on several
expeditions, but that Perry al
ways did, the real work, and also
was the gunman.
Perry appeared jealous of the
notoriety secured by Herbert
Saucier, who, when arrested, also
declared he was an auto bandit,
and ratified off list of crimes. he
had committed that would keep
him in Jail for three or four life
times if found guilty.
Detectives have been unable to
connect these men. Several other
men were arrested with Saucer.
Scott and Perry are of the same
,,-o,,v ., - z~,..,-. -. 1900
Webb escaped from Perry's fiat
at 1907 Wabash avenue, when
the arrests were made. All of
these men could not have ridden
in one machine at the same time.
Three women have been ar
rested, and they are said to know
all about the bandit auto expedi-
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