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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-28
PERSUADING CHILDREN
BY LILLIAN YOUNG.


You can't imagine" said the earnest
lttie woman, how l wish l had had
mat book years ago when the children
were mere babies! What l might have
accomplished! 1t makes me want to
cry now when l consider the time
wasted! Still, l am going to begin at
once and make up for lost time!"
i don't take much stock in it." com.
mented the lady who had brought up
SIX children, all of whom had escaped
the penitentiary.
Mercy" cried the earnest little
woman. How can you feel that way!
What particularly impressed me was
the part which said not to hamper
thelr individual development, to give
them mental freedom. to allow their
! minds to work out problems their own
way, and always to answer their ques.
tons. because they may be working to
the point where they will be presi.
dents or something famous some day!
AS for corporal punishment-it made
me feel deserved to be shot at dawn
because | used to spank them once in
while. am going hereafter to treat
them like human"
"Mother!" interrupted seven.year
old Henry, kin so over to Oscars? p
The earnest little woman smiled al
him beamingly. NO. darling" she said
Il told you yesterday you could not &c
to Oscars at ALL"
'Why?"
why, | explained to you very care
fully" said the earnest little woman il
some surprise. Oscar is not the sor
of boy want you to be with. He i.
not the right kind"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-28

his pockets and
his head sunk far
into the turtle
neck Of his soiled
sweater, he re.
Elected grimly on
the prosaic term.
nation of his
wandering career.
On this particu-
lar day he had de.
cided to end his
alliance with the
panhandling citi-
zenry. He was
definitely and sat.
isfactorily done"
He had had his
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-28

IL wanna 60 to Oscar's!" roared her
son loudly 81 wanna go! wan"
Rising hurriedly, the earnest little
woman clutched her recalcitrant son 8
arm and turning him over her knee ad-
ministered the old time discipline. Aft
er which he departed growing.
"Of course" said the earnest little
woman, somewhat flushed, that was
unavoidable. In special cases l guess
you have to spank them. Argument
seems to make no"
Its been my experience" said the
woman who had brought up six, that
argument hasn't any effect on anyone
this side Of the grave! or course, it's
good for the lungs, sort of exercises
them, il you care for that, but for chill
dren especially argument is nothing
but an annoying noise!"
1.-THE book said you should always
explain to them when you refused
them anything" said the earnest little
woman, somewhat mournfully. And
then their quick little intellects would
grasp your meaning and see that you
knew best-what?"
II Just choked," said the woman who
| had brought up six. Il never knew
even a grownup who would abandon
something he wanted to do and thank
YOU for your wisdom II you tried to
stop him! / suppose you are follow
ing the few rules with Susanna, and In
that case it is all right to let her climb
that tree out there-when that limb
breaks she's now on 1t will develop"
"My goodness! gasped the earnest
little woman, dropping her work: "Su'
sauna! Come down at once"
But you must let her work out her
own problems!" reminded the woman
who had brought up six. She'll learn
a lot about gravitation before she gets
through"
susanna" cried her mother under
meath. Come right down."
81 don't wanta!" protested Susanna,
climbing higher.
| susanna. SUIlehcu hCi PeAAS"S
"Itll break-and you'll hurt yourself
badly"
81 don't wanta!"
Crack. Crash.
Binding up the lump on Susannas
head with trembling hands somewhat
later the earnest little woman spoke
at last through her teeth. Susanna!
she said distinctly, IF ever again you
don't mind instantly when | tell you
10 do a thing, without stopping to talk
about IT. I'll give you spanking you'll
remember. You are lucky you're not
killed."
"Whyo" inquired Susanna.
Cheer up" said the woman who
had brought up six, as the earnest lit
tIe woman clutched her brow and
breatbed hard. "Only I'd dig a hole in
the back yard and bury that book.
There's nothing much beats the old
wav of bringing up children!"
"rd like jolly well to meet the WON
an who wrote IT," vindictively said the
earnest little woman.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-28
ON A SINGLE ROD
BY A. HERScHIN.

NOEoEONOIONOEO
As he walked across Burnside street
bridge, his hands plunged deeply into
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02

changes on the value of exempted property where the exemption is ap- solute Of course if the exemption is for a psrcsntags of the value 1t IS necessary to copstder it. same as 6 othsE property. Rpt 1t Is believed IT S4 places Of exempted property in the &tate were 1istd for their full value or on g. valuation on the basis at Whtcp other properties are assessed, the total amount of exemptions would be mucn greater than will appear in the re- port.
 In some places there has been 8 be- lief that swamp or boggy lands wsre ezGrnpt from taxation under ths law
 Large tracts of these lands are along the Shore Line road in the towns CT Lyme and Saybroolx. The question was raised and a diligent search made through the statutes for the law but without success The iuvestigatidon ishowE that these lands have as greater value than the assessors hays been n the habit of placing on. them. and II is quite possible that in future they will be assessed for a larger sum. Farmers along the shore and in nearby towns have been cutting the EraSs on these salt marsh lands for generations Cattle relish the grass. which has 2 salty flavor making 1t quite palatahle to them. There is an old saying that it is better to let sleeping dogs sleep, If the claim had not been made that these salt marshes were exempt their undervalnation would not have been &iAcnvered.
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boys, and Mrs. Francis J. Murtha for the girls. Following the confirmation exercises the class recited the Our Father, Hail Mary and the Apostles Creed, following which the bishop ad- dressed them on the merits of the sacrament, laying particular stress on the gift of wisdom. which if fol- lowed out means the salvation of thear souls The bishop impressed the large cougregation with his sterling advice He then administered the pledge of total abstinence to the class, which they are to keep until they have at tained their 25tfa year.
 The class presented thei- usual neat appearance, the girls dressed in white wearing wreaths and wells, the boys in black, with a white silk armlet and a white chrySanthemum for a hut tonsere. The class in thsir marching and general deportms1t feAected the excellent training of the Sisters, who had them in charge Visiting nuns were present from St. Patrick's con- vent.
 Benediction5 of the Most Blessed Sacrament closed the exercises at S15 o'clock, the full choir rendering the responses. Soft music was rendered by the organist. Miss Boudreau dur ing the confirmation exercises Acting as ushers for the event were Joseph A Donnelly. Patrick J. Sullivan, oJhn F. Barry. Michael J. Dwyer, John F. Malone and 16hn Carroll.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
MAIL CHRISTMAS PARCEL
 POST PACKAGES EARLY
Postmaster General Advises the Public
 Also to pa Shopping Early

Nro your Christmas shopping early if you are going to use the parcel post Postmaster General Burleson says n a statement issued Saturday.
 5. The postmaster general announced that he has sent letters to all post masters directing these notices to be placed where the public can see them.
 Tn regulations covering the Christ mas mail sent to all postnasters' the postmaster general advises that edi- bles must be packed and wrapped se- cureiy and not mailed to a distance requiring SO mucch timena in trans mission that the food. will spoil. .Edi. blAs and perishable articles, when properly crated end wrapped, can be mailed in the first and second. zones to the extsnt of 20 pounds per pack age.
 If patrons of the mails will buy and make out their blanks for the various forms of mailing in advance, says MT. Burleson, the entire system will have a better chance of moving the Christi mas mail on time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
CHURCH FEDERATION
 PsERAREs FOR WORK
Elects Ite Officers for the Coming Year~-Lesislattvs connmlttes to Watch.

The Church Federation of this city held their annual meeting at Trinity Episcopal church with 22 delegates present and with President E A. Fren- tice in the chair Friday evening. Ten vhurches were represented, each church being allowed two delegates and the pastor Rev. E. S. Worcester, secretary pro-tenn. read the minutes of the laAt meeting and they were approved. Reports of the various committees followed. Rev. J. F. Cobb of the nominating committee present. year:
 President Edmund A. Prentice. vice presidents. Rev. J. Eldred Brown, Rev Herbert ]. Wyckof1: secretary Rev EdWard $. Worcester; treasurer 4. T. Sullivan.
 The report was accepted and ths officers were declared elected.
 President Prentice reported on the Gideon Bibles which had been located in the hotels in this city and Treasurer Gale. who declined reelection present. ed his report, which shows 2. balance on hand.
 Rev. George H. Ewing was appoint ed chairman of the missionary com rnittee and Rev, J. Eldred Brown was placed in charge of the hospital as Slgnments. Amos A. Browning was made Chairman of the 1egislatipe cera- tll@LLeS' there lH uoV61nenr on Ioot to have Dr. Mead of New York come here and give 8. reading of a. play under the joint auspices of the church federation and the r. M. C. A The regular schedules of visitations at the hospital had been maintained tho past year. The con1mittee on legislation which is a new connaittee will keep track Of social legislation in Hart ford during the coming season. One of the important matters to be taken up for consideration Is child labor
 Grace Memorial Baptist church was admitted to msnbership in the Fed eration-
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An inspiring. sermon eni Man was delivered by Rev. Joel B. Slocp1n. D. D. pastor of the Central BaptiSt church, at the union service of RreAd- way, Second Congregatioral, Central pal churches held at Trinity M. E. church on Sunday evening. It was the second of the monthly union services. The attendance was very large and members of all four churches were present. Rev. F. W. Coleman. the ras- tor of the church. led the service. and Wyckoff 17ssa Rev. E. s. Worcester and Rev. J. B. SIocum p. D.
 The anthem was beautifully rendered by the girls veSted choir o1 Trinity M. E. church and the choirs cf the other three churchee, Waldo $. New bury presiding at the organ.
 Rev. MT. Worcester read. the scrip ture lesson, which was taken from the second chapter Of Ephesians.
 Dr. Slocuu took for the text of his sermon the tenth verse Of the second chapter of Ephssians: For we are his workmanship created in JeEus Christ for good works. which God afere pre-. pared that we should walk in them '' Dr. Slocunn said in the scope Of its truth this letter to, the Ephesians sur- passes all the other epistles Of Paul In the second chapter Paul lays stresE on redemption, praise and prayer. Paul reminds the Ephesians at the begin ming of the chapter in what condition grace found them and he tells Of Gods wonderful work with them. Dr. Slo- cum asked the congregation to think of man built by Jesus Christ, to be a builder. Man thus built should first of all recognize his divine commission. God as master builder has 2, plan for everybody. He does not leave us alone
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tation was given by George Narcotic of Jewett City; games were played until a late hour. and the refresh- ments of ice cream and cake were served by Mae Sullivan and Berna- dette Lambert. Those present were the Misses Elizabeth Skinner, Berna- dette Lambert, winifred Baker. GIa- Nelaie Jackson. Elizabeth Ackson Edith WharmbY, George AaFcette. AL bert Bryant, Harry Jarvis, Herbert Smith, Richard Kyle, Thomas Green- wood. Edwin Pollard. Charles Belair, John Smith The party broke up al a late hour, all enjoying themselves immensely.
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DIED.

MACBETHEIn Bethel, Oct. g, 1914, / Marie Kate Macbeth, wife Of Rev. Henry Macbeth
 MARJORIE Brooklyn, Conn, Oct 29, Henry s. Marler.
 APPLEBY-In Norwich, Oct. 31. 1914, Loretta, daughter of Charles and Mary Enright Appleby, aged 1 years, Funeral from the home Of her parents 1855 Cliff street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 FRJNK-In Central Village, Oct. 90 1914, Henry I. Frink Of Company | 18th regiment, c. Y.
 HURPHY-In this city, Oct. -S1, 1914 suddenly. Joan Murphy. Funeral from his late, home, 56 High street, Tuesday morning at o'clock. Requiem mass at St. Fetriek'E cnpreh at o'clock.
 TATRAULT--In Taftville, Nov. 1, 1914, Dorothy Tatrault, widow of Antone TAtrault, aged 96 years and 1 month Funeral from her late home, Norwich avenue, Tuesday, Nov. 8. at SIS. Services at Sacred Heart church at o'clock.
 pHILLIPS-Tn this city, Oct. 30. 1914. Maria A Chapman. widow of Thom- as $. Phillips, aged S5 years, Funeral from her late home, 2T Me- Kinley avenue, Monday, Nov. 2, at 2 p. n. Burial at Ponuetanuek
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numerous lighted candles along with the new sanctuary carpet, gave the scene an inviting aspect.
 In opening the exercises the bishop prayed in behalf of the candidates, previous to which the Yeni Creator was rendered in fine voice by Herace c. Corning. tenor. Acting as attend ants to the bishop were Rev. John II. Frederick Of this! city. and Rev. John F. X Quinn of Montville, with Rev John H, Fitxnaurice, the rector, as master of csrsnnonies. Other priests present were: Revs. William H. Ken nedy, Thomas A. Grunb1y, Charles ". Brennan and Ignatius Maciejewsld of flsis city; Philip l.. Massicot, Taft vile; Frederick Dessureault. Occuna: William A. Keefe, Platnheld; Rich ard Mnrrfsey. Voluntowu: Edward M. Hayes. Iewett City: Timothy M. Crow ley and William c. Fitzsimons of New London.
 Acting as sponsors for the class were Trustee John T. Sullivan for the
 r
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
MoosuR COUPLE
 s5 YEARS MARRIED MT. and Mrs. oseph P. Jones ceIe- hrated Anniversary in Quiet Way.

ints GE10 tVtFSs OSSPH FE JOHSS OStG@
 hrated Anniversary in Quiet Way.
 Silent House, situated on the brow of the high hill overlooking the town of Moosup, the charming homestead of MT, and Mrs. Joseph F. Jones, was hospitably opened Friday evening for the 18th wedding anniversary of it's hosts. Because Of il health only rel atives and close friends were present
 The house decorations partook of the Halloween spirit in it's ccloriug and lighting. aS 1t did in the prettily decorated table where refreshments were served and with the gaS little Halloween favors fer souvenirs of the evening.
 MT. Jones was married twice, the first time in 1859 to Miss c. Jeannette Sheldon of Windha1n. After her death he was married to Miss Mary F. Young of Sterling in 1889.
 4 native of Windhan, Adr. Jones was engaged for 25 years in ttaas lirn- Der business and was a stone mason engaging in all the best work done in and about the connty- He is a member and deacon of the Sterling Baptist church and has always shown the deepest interest in all his church life. Mir Jones is s5 years old and although in poor health and blird for three years, he takes a keen interest in the news of the day and is alive to all pertaining to the good of his home town.
 -5y his first marriage MT. Jones has Lizz children. four of whom were with ht&h on Friday evening and also fifteen grandchildren and seven gFeat-Srand- children. Among the two latter class es are William Holdridge of Dunham street, this city and his children. Miss Muriel and Master Romeyn Hol6ridge,
 Mir. and Mrs. Jones received many beautiful gifts in silver, including
 money, coming with best wishes and congratulations from their many friends and neighbors.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
OLD FASHIONED GAMES
 AT HALLOWEEN PARTY
Merry Time Enjoyed at Home of Mr.
 and Mrs. Anthony Bernard
Afr. alad Mrs. Anthonv Rarnard

Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Bernard en- 'e-+efaef number of friends at a Halloween party Saturday evening at As.ir nome, 555 Boswell avenue All the old-fashioned games were played Prizes were awarded to the winners. Vocal selectcions were pleasingly ren . dered by a quaEtette comprised of AFessrs. wies. Taft Purple and Chris tianson, accompanied by Miss Black stone on the piano. Fancy Dancipe numbers were given by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard and a solo dance by "a m5s- terious visitor in costume whose identity was not revealed A daihty lunch was served and a mystery cake added to the enjoyrnent- The guests present were Mfr. and Mrs. WfI1iS:a Taft, Miss Euntce Taft. Mr. and Mrs Oscar Christiansou, 1fr. and Mrs. Claude Washburn, t4r, and Mrs. Fred. er1ck Purple, Mir. and Mrs. HanTy Wise. MT and Mrs Thomas Fnlng, Mrs. Henderson and Miss Hattie Blackxtene.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
HELD SECOND OF UNION SERVIGESI
Rev Dr. sloem of Central Baptist Preached at Trinity Methodist Church. His Theme Was Man --Sod Came to Earth to Reveal Plan for His creason-Means Man be a Builder.
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in the search of this plans fer He. came to the world and paid a, great price that WE might hA fEeed frnTh the bondage Of sin at the @anae time lay. that we as builders should recognize that there is divine connection.
 The wise builder will look carefully Ito the selection of his material The material by which we are to build our characters is all about Hs. The buatd- CT who is a Christian nq1laey VIII also select his material and build with Ief- erenee to tho future Thia huitaing process is a, sucesssiva one as we are building not only for ourselves but tor others fo cAEl@ @fEAF ns- EhA GA&%AG~ ters we are moulding are not only Ger coming days: Tor eternltg. Tha wise builder wll be careful in selecting his foundAtion- There is but one safe foundaticn and that feund&t1on 3s Jesus Christ. F a man builds en this foundation his structure will be aA- ever asked was thai Of P1ata as he faced the angry crowd with the query: What will you do with Jesus who IS called the Ehriste,s
 pr. Elocum closed by saying that we should ask ourselves the question: What shall We do with Jassn? and lay our plans accordingly,
 George A. Turner then sang the solo What Shall You Do With Jesus? in fine voice, accompanied by the church organist, Waldo S. Newbury. Rev. MT. Coleman then spoke q few words in which he referred to the immortal . ity of man, degeneration and regenera.- ton.
 The singing Of a iyrnn closed the service and short prayer service fol- lowed for all those who wished to re- main
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ReraenaIe

Henry Fountain of New London va a visitor here on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
Attended Dance in Mooaun

AKtshoea DaHca Ih MooNUp
 An auto truck ef young people left here at o'clock for Moosup. where Orville BigsionAtte of TaftviIle gave stone, furnished the music fer the daneign and Arthur Campbell Of Nor wich sang several songs ln g pleas ing manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
Surprise HalIewe,en Party.

4 very delightful Halloween party was given in honor of Miss Viola Cousins at her horne. in Roqustannek Friday evening.
 John Lucas entertained with vocal soles, with Miss Olive hfcKelvey pre- siding at the piano. Games were play ed in which Miss Mulda MeKelvey and Clifford Ecelsston won prizes. Re- freshments were served by Mrs. J. J. Cousins and Mrs. Charles Weeks.
 Those present were: Misses Viola Cousins, Cecelia Flynn, Hulda. and Olive McKelyey, Grace Wtllett, Ruth Lucas, Marian Waters. Edna Williams. Flora RAynes, Messrs. John Lucas, Lawrence Ahearn, Howard Fuller, Lawrence and Raymond Bogpe, Cliff ford Eccleston, Joseph Grady, Otis Conrad. Maurice Flynn
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Miss Gertrude seagrist is waiting ir Rostor
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
UlrR Bl1lletin,
THE MEAT HER.

Norwiei,, Manday, Nov. 2, 1s1A z-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
EIectien in Cuba.

Havana, Nov. l--RepNSts received here from all sections of the ieland indicate that the congressional and municipal elections held today passed off tranquilly, Owing to faetional sub divisions in the principal parties it will be impossible to determine for several days the extent to which the adminis- tration was endorsed.
 President Menocais right to cast his ballot was successfully challenged on neglected to register in Havana and that his last registration was at Puerto Padre. where he resided prior to taking ofhce.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
Surprise Party for Howard Ryan

Friday evening a score or mere young people surprised Howard Ryan at his home on Sacheuh street and a delightful social time was enjoyed. Various games were played, the win ners, Miss Anna Driscol1 and John Bowling, receiving prizes. REfTesh- mentS were served during the evening and in departing for home all declar4 cd Master Ryan an entertaining host. Those who were preesnt were Howard Ryan, William Coleman. Samuel Alof- sin. Fred O'NeiI Paul Epsling, John Sullivan. Herbert Broadhurst, Malcolm StinEon. Ronald BamfoTd, John Dow ling and the Misses Virginia. Haggerty, Veronica Hagserty. Anna Driscoil, Helen F'alvey, Adeline White, Alicia Haggerty, Lucille Fagserty, Viola Carey, Mary Finnegan. Elizaheth SIl- liran, Mary Mc1ntyTe and Evon Bread hurst.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
EXPECT TAX EXEMPTIONS
 WILL TOTAL sfsaocooce
Tax Gonraissicnsr cerbin Preparing
 Report-Msrsh Land 10 Re Tasead.

Tax Commissioner ". Fl. Eeghir Is at work on his dusdrennial report af the exenrttons from taxation in the state, The report will be printed by the tax conrlissiener under q, law passed by fAe general assembly few sessions ego. IL will make it's appear ance in December.
 The facts on which the report will be based are fuFEished by the asssS- Sors of the diGerent towns IL 1s thSSar EIaas 1,.1I rae d 1ess dHs f5e szsI FSe- years ago by abeut 30 per cent. In 18z0 the exemptions amounted to about $1@0. .0nD, ,o0O. t iE believed the amount this year will be In the neigh borheed of size, ,O6e .160 It ts not thought that the increase 4n the value of the exeEnptaors VIII rarresent an approciable fncresss ii the value Of the pFoperty exempted.
 It is believed to be the custom Of the local assessing autheFitiea in the towns to pay Little or mo attanttam tn thu
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
caIahrared HaIIoMe'en

A Halloween party of 20 met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Irving A. Kelley of Sunnyside avenue on Sat l1rday evening and the home was dec orated Ofor the occasion. There were many pretty and novel costumes in evidsnce. Piano selections, singing and dancing and games were played ard a ioIfy good time was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were serves.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
7o,oo0 TO SEE
 CONTEST AT THE BOWL Vale Authorities Arrange More Seats for Hale- Harvard Game.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 1.--An- nouncepaent was made today that op account Of the great demand for seats for the Tale. Harvard football game in the new Bowl on November 21 ad- ditiona1 seats to aecomnoaa4a 1000 persons will be built at olane on the rim" of the Bowl Arrangements have also been made to aeecmxncdAxe 5000 persons standing. The Yale au- persons will see the contest
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
kansas City Raises S4z,ooo for Red
 Cross,

New York, Nov d--Contributions for Red Cross relief work in Europe have been larger per capita. in Kansas City than in any other city in the United States. it was announced today at Red Cross headquarters. The Red Cross chapter there already has raised uore than $4T,000. This means that Kansas City has contributed approxi- . znately 20 cents per capita
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
MELVILLE
HaIIaweien Party fer Miss Alice KvIs-- Leeal People Attended Dance in Monsnn--SpeeiaI Music at conare. satIenaI Church.

A Hallows'en party was given at the heEha Of Alice E. Kyle on Friday evening October 80. The home was pxettiay decorated for the occasion
 Herbert Smith, violintst, Of Norwich. played R solo accompanied Dy Mss Alice Kyle at the plano. Charles Eai- air gave vocal solo, Dream Days; Riehazd Kzla Eaxs q hall zala; q neaa-