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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
FISHERS ISLAND.
New Houses Going Up and Other
 Changes Being Made.

Work on the newly erected cottage of Dr. J. $. Dey of New York has pro- gressed rapidly and is ready for the plasterers. The cottage has been wired by MT. Berrian, assisted by MT. Berry, The cottage is a fine one and adds to the appearance of the sur roundirgs. Work on the garage will soon be started.
 The cellar of the house for Father Mclaughlin is nearly finished and the frame work will soon be started. Water has been connected from the main line and run to the cellar. Father Mclaughlin will have a pretty as well as commodious home. which will be situated within a few steps of his church.
 Golf Club Cottage Improved.
 T. A. Henderson is having his new ly purchased cottage, which is known as the Golf Club cottage, newly painted. Since the purchase he has had all the modern improvements put in and partly altered over, making it a modern, up-to-date cottage.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Golf Club cottaqe Improved.
ROCKVILLE.

The H. Wales Lines Co., of Nieriden have been given the contract for the two-story brick building 50x13o feet, for the White & Corbin O.. orl West Main street. the local factory of the United States Envelope O
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
BEST VIEW.

Eben D. Stone of New London Is having two additions put on his cot tage at Bestview, the work being done by contractor Frederick E. Consruuk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
ASTHM MA A
Why Physicians Recommend Castoria

Soothing Godreys Cordial Medical Our duty however to health The
 ought edge which produces and health by regulating supeing readers entitled to the Journal g ReaHh.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
BUILDING OPERATIONS
 IN NEW ENGLAND,

The statistics of Building Operations in New England as compiled by The F. W. Dodge Company, follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Electric Power Preferred.

Electric power has been adopted by candy factories because of it's ease of control and cleanliness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

 1 medical authorities phys results The unquesonab the result of three facts indispuabe evidence Sec0nd-Tha
  absolutely
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
EW LONDON.
Masonic Building To Be Erected Al
 Cost of S20,00O.

Union Masonic lodge committee that has the authority with an ad- visory committee to proceed to the erection of a new building for the lodge has decided upon the plans to be followed and to begin the work of erection without delay. The building will be of two stories of brick and will contain three stores on the first floor and lodge rooms preparation rooms. etc, on the second floor. The sum of S20,0D0 will be used in the construc- ton of the building, which will be up to date and which will make s1 splendid home for the Masonic body and other lodges which rent quarters from the lodge. The tenants are now Beulah lodge, Martha Washington council and Perkins Post and the w. R. c. The original plans called for an expendi- ture of S30, 900, but that was regarded as more than Union lodge wanted to invest, so the plans were modified.
 The committee says the building will be erected within the approprIa- tion and that the structure will be just such as the lodge wants.
 To Build Bakery.
 Daniel F. Moran and James Moran have sold the double brick building known as part of the Hebron block, situated in Blinman street. running through to Bank street, to Anna Sper- sky and Casey R. Spersky of Norwich A large bakery is to be built on the Bank street lot.
 Sign Removed.
 A section of the framework of a huge sign above the Waller building in State street was taken down Wednes- day. The police, under the direction of Alderman Harrigan of the public build ings committee, prevented the compile tion of the sign there. Since that time an opinion of the corporation counsel has enlightened the city fathers to the effect that the city has no authority to make the advertising agents take down the sign. The structure, which had not been completed. was considered dan gerous and it is possible that the firm responsible for the sign has taken
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

The Kind You Have Always Bought and which has been in use for over 80 years, has borne the sigma ture of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision since it's infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imi- tations and " Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trihe with and endanger the health of Infants and Children -E xperience against Experim 6 nt.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

valley eternity
sunshine rain spirit
helping whom will meet the
brighter
-
when this again. loving thought Will be
IL kind them needess chds
laughter
IF
opportunity make change for the better OF
unacceptable
tongue and to think twice before speak
ZACH be
Il just phrase
ch1s golden curs will picture looking for it. And
for doing something-that's
DoNT
IL
work Resolve to fight battle minus
ooK face Do lines late
L. smile frowner
effort to miss change the lines!
DE HONEST!
ID
hope for
II have formed? Surely must have conduct Standard WE'LL what's
And that standard be the
WHATEVER
w this world filling
work make it. Don't be parasite.
YOU
penitent
which you have stolen This be word Of pra be dollar
and bemany things Who
should withhold that which is due?
ONT
IL
and soul Doormats be
in
can ignorant child SHINING STILL either
forward or backward.
closed
life! H ~ " Tue greatest i0f0e III the world Let " come n0 your
WHATEVER bllen
welcome to it. 1t as rich in hope and possibility make it.
The happy i you!
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

reverently to her forehead. And not
daring to stir, he remained thus half
through the night.
The vital fires had burned them
selves out; gently and impereeptibly
the life had faded out Of the old
frame. The dead woman's placid
smile seemed like a benediction.
Graves rose up. "Im ready now"
he said to the man.
"Go!" answered the man, pointing
to the door; and the ex-convict shut
fed along the carpet, his face work
ing, his cheeks stained with tears.
He halted at the door, hesitated, and
shuff1ed back again. He went up to
the man.
81 don't want to 60" he muttered.
81 want you to call the police. Say"
he went on, in impassioned accents,
I've got an old mother like that in
Mapleton, and she's alive and wants
me to come home. Do you think If
went that could ever become a man
again? I've been in prison three
| years"
LAG AucAA . hdh0 ACAA OAA Lie oLO0A0CAD
| just as the head warder's had fallen.
He seemed sorry for him; it was odd,
to come to think Of it, how kind men
were to one another.
my dear fellow, believe that Pro
whence sent you here-Providence,
which is only another name for God.
said the man. GO back and face the
world anew in your home town.
Why, that was just what the gov.
ernor had said!
He held his hand out and the other
took it and grasped it warmly Sud,
denly Graves remembered. He pulled
out from his pocket a handful OF
shimmering rings. He placed them
upon the dressing table and walked
lightly out of the room. He did moi
shuttle now, for his heart was filled
with lightness and for the first time
in years he was at peace.
I'm going homei" he murmured.
The rain had ceased and the all
was keen with frost. From the foul
quarters came the sound of distant
bells. And then Graves remembered
that this was the New Year.
/ The book was still open and tn,
new page had been auspiciously be
) gun.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
T< @
The Turn
Of the age
BY FRANK FILSON
Copyright by W. G. Chapman)

Come along, 49," said the head
warder cheerfully, clapping an enorm-
Gus hand upon the young mans Shout
der. 1.-THE chief wants to say good
bye to you
The convict stepped out Of his cell
and followed the head warder obedi-
entity. Three years of discipline had
taught him to ask no questions, to
demand no reasons. He hardly dared
to hope that the pardon board had
granted his petition.
""Tention! Eyes front! said the
head warder mechanically, and the
convict mechanically obeyed. But the
governor stretched out his hand and
took the convict's in hearty clasp.
The board of pardons has granted
you your freedom, Graves" he said.
Il strongly recommended it at the
last monthly meeting. I know that
you will run straight in future. If you
shouldn't, remember that the dishonoT
and shame will be mine, and it will
be just so much harder for the rest OF
us. Here's letter from your mother
in Mapleton," he added, handing the
missive to the prisoner.
Graves read it and the governor
watched him curiously. The young
fellow had impressed him fayorably
ever since he had entered the peniten
tiary three years before to serve q
first sentence for forgery. He haG
been model prisoner; but he seemed
curiously hard. Even now he seemed
unaffected either by the letter or BY
his release.
yes, sir, I'll run straight in future,
ne answered.
Good" answered the governor
"And my advice to you is, go home tt
your mother. You have about thirty
seven dollars coming to you. CT
home, face the world in your home
town, be man and begin your life
anew. You will find people kindei
than you imagine. Good morning"
He grasped the prisoners han,
again and dismissed him. Grave
went out Subdued and deferentia
though he seemed, he remained total
~ unmoved.
AS a matter of fact, Philip Grave
was deeply moved, but for all that h
mad not the least intention of return
ing home. He took the train to tn
capital and spent his money in tw
days of riotous living.
The second evening found him pei
niless. 1t was cold and disInally we
and the long tramp through the disms
suburbs had not raised his spirits. H
sat down on the sidewalk and burie
his head in his hands. That was tn
first time ne had ever seriously sonsit
cred the future.
"Forging's a NUTS game" one {
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

the other prisoners had told him soon
after. he was brought to the Jail.
Take my tip lad, cracking a cribs
the only thing worth while. Why, all
you've got to do is to walk in after
the lights are out, take your pick, and
walk out again. But say, don't carry
a gun, for that don't pay. Just trust
to your legs if you have to get away
quick"
Graves felt in his pockets. At
the bottom of one, hitherto overlooked
by him, was a dime. Graves knew
where he could get all the whisky he
wanted for a dime-if he chose the
time when the bartender was not
looking his way. He went there.
Graves tossed of the fiery liquid,
set down the glass, and went out.
New Years eve! He had not thought
of that. This was the evening for
making good resolutions. The record
ing angel was writing the title at the
head of new page of life. What
record would his page show this time
next year?
He walked the streets until his head
swan from the liquor. 1t was very
dark and the rain fell steadily Graves
was wet to the skin. He walked an
Unreasonable time, until at last, look
! ing up, he saw a house.
A flame of anger burned in his
! heart, hotter than the fire in his brains.
| Good resolutions! What were they
for such as he? They were for the
rich, for those who could afford to
keep the laws! He was no fool to be
bound by such code.
He crept up the garden, felt lower
window, and found that he could raise
it. A minute later he was cropping in
side dining room.
Cautiously he struck and lit a
match. Then he gasped in astonish.
ment. For on the buffet, carelessly
laid ont, was a galaxy of silver plate
That central piece-that fiat tray
which he could put under his coat
and walk away with, must be worth
a couple, of hundred dollars alone!
He would take it on his way out He
opened the door and crept upstairs
There were two rooms at the head
of the first flight The door of one
was closed; the second door was open
and inside, by the light of the lowered
gas jet, Graves could see table
strewn with rings. He crept in ant
stood staring at them. There were
nearly dozen of them-diamond
pearl, sapphire, cats eye, flashing
emeralds and rubies. It.was the dress
ing table Of some wealthy woman
who.
: There was somebody in the bed
An old, white-haired woman who la.
there, hardly breathing, fiat, will
} white hands picking at the bed covers
Graves snatched up handful of tn.
} baubles and turned. Suddenly tw,
} powerful arms caught him as in Wis
and be looked up into the face of tn
: middle-aged man.
, Come outside, you-you dog!
whispered the other Caught in tn
, act. you dirty sneak-thief! Let m
look at your facet So you would ro
a dying woman, would you? I'm &c
: ing to strip the hide off you before
call the police"
II Il didn't know" Graves babble6
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

A feeble voics from the sick bed
made both start.
"John!" whispered the sick woman.
John! It's you, dear John! knew
you would come home!"
The captor and the captive stood
motionless, thrilled by the pity in the
voice.
John, won't you come here and kiss
your old mother?" pleaded the voice.
81 knew that I should live to see you
again"
The middle-aged man whispered into
the ear of the thief
Her son was killed in an automo-
bile accident last week. Now's your
chance. I'll let you go if"
You're coming to me, aren't you,
John?"
YES" muttered the thief, and with
unsteady footsteps he staggered to-
ward the bed, found it, and sank down
upon a chair. He felt the hand of
the old woman close upon his.
"Are you John? Are you my boy?
cannot see. Tell me that you are
john" the old woman whispered.
Eyes, am john" the convict whis.
pered back.
She said no more for a while but
seemed to doze. Gently, by almost
imperceptible degrees, the man in the
room lowered the gas Hight till it was
only little twinkling fame in the
darkness. And the thief sat motion.
less, his hand held tightly in the light
clasp Of the dying woman.
After a long time she reused her.
self. Johnny" she whispered, turn
me so that 1 can put my lips to your
ear" And the convict turned the
shrunken old body reverently, and
with new and strange fearlessness
Then the old woman spoke again, and
| so low and weak were her tones that
he could only grasp them by bending
his ear till her lips touched it.
Johnny" she said, 81 want you tc
be good boy after I am gone.
want you to be good for your old
mothers sake, Johnny. There's no
body will ever love you as I have done
nobody in the whole world. You've
been wild, Johnny, dear, and people
have said hard things about you and
called you hard names, but knew
that you were my boy Johnny, my
good boy, and that you were good al
heart. Promise me you'll always ru1
| straight, JOHNNY"
Graves promised.
Then I can go in peace, Johnny
dear. Kiss me-" The dying woman
half raised herself and Graves tool
her in his arms and pressed his lip:
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
NATURAL QUERY.

Miss Muf1tt had recently joined the
Band of Sisters for Befriending Burg
lars, and was being shown over a
prison for the first time.
One prisoner, evidently man of ed
ucation, interested her more than the
others. He rose and bowed to her
when she entered his cell, apologizing
for the poorness of his apartment.
Miss Mufitt could not help wonder
ing how this refined man came within
the clutches of the law. In fact, as
she was leaving the cell, she said:
May 1 ask why you are in this dis
tressing placer"
Madam he replied, 81 am here for
robbery at seaside hotel"
How very Interestingly" said Miss
Muffitt. Were you-er-the proprie
tor ?"-London Answers.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
unnelnhhorlY.

About the meanest man l ever
knew" said Farmer Corntossel, lived
way out west. where the cyclones
blew"
did you have personal experience
with him?"
Sure. A windstorm picked up my
house and blew the whole family over
on to his farm"
wouldn't he come to your assist
ance?"
mo. He rushed off and got law
yer to bring action against us for tres
passi"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Don't Do It Again.

Miss Dubbkins-Marrie STAN
mered Wimpleton nervously. "er-
wow-will -yuh-you mum-mum-
marry me?"
Don't you ever ask me a question
like that again, Reginald Wimpleton."
replied the girl proudly.
"Bub-but wuh---why, Mum-Mari-
etta?" suffered Wimpleton. Il lul-
lul-love you dud-devotedly,
Because" the fair girl answered
firmly, because it will not be neces-
sary for you to subject yourself to
the nervous strain. 1 will. Harper
Weekly.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
In the 'rhirties.

An Envious Contemporary Ito Miss
Budding)-And so you are really en-
gagged to Mr.. Timid Smithkins?
Miss Budding quite provokingly)--
Yes, dear; and l want you to suggest
something sweet and tender to go in
my engagement ring.
Enyious Contemporary 1 we're in
your place I'd just have the simple
word Eureka.-Puck
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
HimiliafinC.

Il see where a prominent young
nan was accidentally killed while
cranking his automobile"
at must have been a sad blow to
his family for the public to know
that
You mean the news of his death?"
No. the fact that he didn't own a.
self-starting machine
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
The Perfect Car.

"This story of yours is all right, T."
said the editor, but your description
of the hero's automobile is simply i'm
possible. If there was an automobile
made as perfect as the one you de-
scribe, I'd buy one tomorrow. Where
in the world did you get your ideas?"
THAT was easy replied the author.
81 got my friend, Bragley. to describe
his new car.'-Judge.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
A Practical Soul.

Not long ago country parson went
to preach in an old remote parish in
the southern part of Maine. The aged
sexton, in taking him to the place, in
sinuatingly said:
81 jest do hope you won't mind
preachin from the chancel. Ye see,
this is a quiet place, no children about,
an I've got a duck a-settin' on four
teen eggs in the pulpit. Harper
Magazine.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Anything to Please.

What's the baby crying for now?"
asked the head of the house from the
depth of his paper.
He wants his own way" answered
the mother.
Well, if it's his, said the absent
minded man. why don't you let him
have it?"-Punch.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Einlshinu lin

Mr.. Gibson-Haven't you got that
new dress planned yet?
Mrs. Gibson-Nearly. 1 shall only
have to have one more talk about it.
Mr.. Gibson-I should think you
would get tired of talking with that
dressmaker.
Mrs. Gibson-Oh, I'm through with
her; I'm all ready to consult the police
now!-Judge.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Dress.

Gorgeous Individual Visitor at sea,
side, running across resident friend) e
Thanks for your note, old chap, I'll
be delighted to dine with you tonight
Friend-That's good By the way
/ think I said. Come as you are; but
do you mind dressing? We're such
plain, simple people.-Punch Lon,
dom.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
In Boston.

Friend-This must be bargain day.
never saw such crowd in your store
before.
Dry-Goods Mani should say it is
bargain day. We are selling Homer's
HAD in the original Greek, at 50
cents i-Puck.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Her AiIment.

What's the matter with you,
aunty?"
"oh, Use sufferin' wifi plumbago,
honey"
"Is the doctor doing anything for
you?"
He said maybe he'd give me cpl
demic intersection, vas, honey"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Somewhat Ambiguous.

I'VE were playing bridge. Wombat
led the ace of hearts, and while 1 was
looking my hand over he kissed my
pretty partner"
What did you do?''
Il followed suit"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Boardino House pa,.

ne was one Of those fresh young
fellows, given to the use of bromid,
isms and stale slang. At the 49, ,.,S
las. tapie, desiring the milk. he ex-
claimed; Chase the COW down this
5. here, Jane said the landla6xa
Jake the COW down to where the &c. cs.s
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Finishina Her Educ,+i,.,

In the old days genteei school
taught young lady how to tread
room" "
And now?''
NOW she is taught how to mix a
cocktail and tell few smokine-r 80
stories . ooAl
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Iarred the Intent

The Boston baby cried all night;
His nurse has foolish ways
And rashly told him Bacon might.
Have written Shakespeare's PLAYS.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
A Hens Law.

How wonderful would be the hen
If some fine day, when all alone.
In place of laying just one egg,
She'd go and lay a cornerstone!
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

The Writer-Can you use an article
| on King Solomon?
Magazine Editor-Yes, if you can
furnish a set of portraits of his wives.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

Young Doctor Emdee claims to
know very great deal about race
horses"
Perhaps, but 1 don't think he's
much on diagnosis. He's better on
post-mortem."
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
That's Hnm..,

Al, kindly humor makes a hit
With men of sense:
But few of us care n,,cb -
At our expense. -i VII
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNllYSQIO(l
LESSON
By e. o. SELLERS, Director of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago.)
LESSON FOR JANUARY q
JESUS AND THE CHILDREN.

LESSON TEXT-Mark 9:30-41; 1O:13-16.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Gird yourselves with
humility, to serve one another; for God
resisteth the proud. but giveth grace to
the humble."-I Pet. SIS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
Ninety nine Per Cent American Business
 Men Honest
sy CHARLES F. M1CHAELS, President of
 San Francisco Chanber of Conmeree


 E believe portion of the re- w cent legislation of a regu-
 lating nature to have been necessary, but that in many in stances the restrictions have been ENTIRELY TOO DRASTIC and instead of helping those intended to be benefited have in various ways been directly injurious. The inter- ests of. the employed are DIRECT LY IDENTICAL WITH THOSE OF THE EMPLOYER, and unless our factories and mercantile estab-. ishments have reasonable condi- : tions under which to operate they must either go out of business or move elsewhere. Nor will capital from without our state be invested here unless conditions are at least as favorable as in other localities.
 NINETY NINE PER CENT OF AMERICAN BUSINESS IS HONEST AND IN TT Is EXHIBITED THE HIGHEST INTEGRITY THAT Ais- TORY HAS EVER KNOWN. THE BUSINESS MEN MUST STAND TO- CIPHER TO UNCOVER FALSE HOODS WHICH HAVE BEEN CIR euLATEDs