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The Spectator., 1914-11-03
HINT EASY TO UNDERSTAND
English Farmer Had Made Old Mis- take of Counting Chickens Be-
 fore They Were Matched.

An old farmer in the Midlands was anxious to marry but could not make up his mind between the charms of a certain comedy widow in the neigh borhood and her equally charming daughter.
 At last he resolved to let chance solve the problem.
 I'll ax tn one I fust sees a-goin' in," he muttered, and off he started on his amatory errand But when he ar rived both mother and daughter were sitting in the doorway.
 Dang it." he cried Here was comin' to aX one O ee to marry me, an l swore the fust un should ha' the chance. But there ye both be to- gether. I'll shet my eyes now, an the one as doan't want me nun go in doors. Tn one as stays is my wife to be"
 Shutting his eyes the old farmer counted ten solemnly; there was a subdued chuckle but when he opened them both women had gone.-London Tit-Bits.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
CAL0MEL S|CKENS! T SALVATES!
 DON'T STAY BILIOUS, C0NST|PATED
Guarantee "Dodsons Liver Tone" Will Give You the Best Liver and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Don Lose Days Work!

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a days work. Calomel is quicksilver and it salivates; calomel injures your liver.
 If you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish and all knocked out, if your bowels are constipated and your head aches or stomach is sour, just take a spoon full of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone instead of using sickening salivating calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine. You'll know it next morning because you will wake up feeling fine, your liver will be work ing your headache and dizziness gone. your stomach will be sweet and your bowels regular. You will feel like working. You'll be cheerful; full of vigor and ambition.
 Your druggist or dealer sells you a 50-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

under my personal guarantee that 1t will clean your sluggish liver better than nasty calomel it won't make you sick and you can eat anything you want without being salivated. Your druggist guarantees that each spoonful will start your liver, clean your bowels and straighten you up by morning or you can have your money back. Chil- dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone because it is pleasant tasting and doesn't gripe or cramp or make them sick.
 I am selling millions of bottles of Dodson's Liver Tone to people who have found that this pleasant, vege- table, liver medicine takes the place of dangerous calomel. Buy one bottle on my sound, reliable guarantee Ask your druggist or storekeeper about me.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
GETTING DOWN TO THE FACTS
Relic Which Mr. Bradley Valued So Highly Was Not Altogether
 Present.

Said Mir. Bradley: T think a good deal of this rocking chair It's made from wood that grew on a farm in Virginia once owned by c, Wash ington."
 I don't see anything extraordinary about it, said Parks, except that it's big and ugly. How much did it cost you?"
 Nothing. That's the beauty of it.. A friend of mine in Washington sent it to me. There's nothing like hay ing good friends"
 No. l suppose not. How did he send it?"
 By express. Quite relic, isn't it? Wood grew on one of c. Wash"
 You paid the express charges. suppose?"
 "Of course Wood grew on a farm that once belonged to George
 How much was the -
 Farm that once belonged to George Washington in Virginia. It isn't every day you can"
 How much eXpressage did you
 Isn't every day you can see rock ing chair made out of wood grown or farm that once belonged tc George"
 What express charge did you have to pay?"
 Eight dollars and seventy-five cents" said Bradley. with visible re luctance
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
COTTON PROBLEM IS
 NEARER A SOLUTION
NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL EX CHANGES ARE 1 lkELY TO BE
 REOPENED SOON.

Washington.-Whil Saturday con- ferenceS between American and Eng fish treasury officials and New York bankers resulted in no definite conclu- sions as to plans for restoring foreign exchange. it is said that short term paper was agreed to be the best me dium for the settlement of American obligations in Europe.
 The conference was resumed this week, members of the federal Re serve Board. Sir George Paish and Da- sil D. BIackett of the English Treas ury and A. H. Wiggin and Benjamin Strong Jr., representing the New York bankers, participating. The New Workers will discuss the problem with their associates in the meantime.
 It became apparent that the re- opening of the cotton exchanges in New York and Liverpool has a direc. bearing on the negotiations. The pro- posed S135.0 .000 cotton loan fund seems to be practically assured. It is expected to have marked effect upon the cotton market. but bankers are said to be anxious to see the Cot ton Exchange reopened.
 With New York and Liverpool in the market again, it is felt that the cotton problem will be near solu- tion. It is predicted the exchanges will open soon after the reserve banks begin business. November 16. It IS believed the matter has reached a point where negotiations between committees of the New York and Liverpool Exchanges will bring def mite decision.
 Progress is being made in raising the loan fund, and clearing house com nlttees in various cities are actively at work. Official reports from St. Louis say that s7,500000 promised there has been subscribed.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
How Ice Man Got the Booze.

The day was hot and the patient ice man had taken his usual care in get ting the ice in the box just right and then hopping up the little water that got on the floor in the operation. He really was good ice man and de served to be rewarded.
 Here is bottle of beer: you need it on a hot day like this" said the housewife.
 'I cant accept anything from pa irons, lady" the ice man said, as he eyed the bottle lovingly.
 Well, if that is orders, all right, the customer said.
 Still the ice man pondered But" he added. as an afterthought. If you put it on the back porch I'll steal it. There isn't any rule against stealing things. ."-Indianapolis News.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Cotton Has a StronQer Tone.

tone Saturday for the first time in months. This was due chiefly to the advance of three-sixteenths of cent in Dallas spot quotations, rounding out a week of important rises in that center, Early in the session Janu- ary stood at 735 bid. from which it climbed to 7,45 bid, with holders firm at 7.50 and little offering. The sales of 7.500 bales and reports from Man. chester of better business helped stimulate bullish feeling.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Stork's Good Memory.

While visiting the Berlin geological gardens. says Lustige Blatter, little Gretchen saw a great white bird standing on one leg in cage She threw in piece of candy; the bird gobbled it up eagerly; and thrust it's head through the wire for more.
 Presently Gretchens mother came along. 70 mother, see here! What kind of bird is thise"
 The mother pointed to the sign on the cage, which read. "The Stork."
 "The stork," cried the little girl enthusiastically. O mamma. do you know, he actually recognized me?"
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
PRESSED HARD. Coffee's Weight on Old Age.

When people realize the injurious effects of coffee and the change in health that Postum can bring. they are usually glad to lend their testimony for the benefit of others.
 My mother. since her early child hood, was an inveterate coffee thinker. had been troubled with her heart for number of years and complained of that weak all over feeling and sick stomach.
 Some time ago l was making visit to a distant part of the country and took dinner with one of the merchants of the place. l noticed somewhat unusual favour of the 'cof- fee and asked him concerning 1t. He replied that it was Postum.
 ''I was so pleased with it that, after the meal was over. bought package to carry home with me. and had wife prepare some for the next meal. The whole family were so we'll pleased with it that we discontinued coffee and used Postum entirely.
 T had really been at times very anxious concerning my mothers con- dition. but we noticed that after using Postum for short time, she felt so much better than she did prior to it's use, and had little trouble with her heart, and no sick stomach: that the headaches were not so frequent. and her general condition much improved. This continued until she was well and hearty.
 1T know Postum has benefited my self and the other members of the fam. fly, but not in so marked degree as in the case of my mother. as she WAS a victim of long standing" Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich.
 Postum comes in two forms:
 Regular Postum - must be we'll boiled. 15c and 25c packages.
 Instant Postum-is a soluble pow der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a cup of hot water and. with cream and sugar. makes . delicious bever. age Instantly. soc and soc tins.
 The cost per cup of both kinds is about the same.
 There's . Reason" for Postum.
 +-sold by Grocers.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Whom Dodqe Hath Joined Together

A contributor sends in this clip ping from the Kohala Midget, paper published in the island of Maui, one Of the Hawaiian group. He explains that "wahine" is Hawaiian for wom- an, kane" for man, and pau" for enough:
 Rev. K. R. Dodge of Wailuku Is the most resourceful man of Maui. Re gently Japanese couple came to MT. Dodge with a request in the sign Ian guage that he make them man and wife. They couldn't talk English flu ently and MT. Dodge cannot talk Jap anese, so he conducted the ceremony as follows:
 You like wahine?"
 Yes
 'Bimeby no kickout?"
 No"
 You like this kane?" to the woman.
 Yes"
 "Bimeby no kickout?"
 No"
 "Pule (pray).
 Pau
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Would Seize American Ports.

Washington,-War Department off. cials were interested but not surpris ed at Col Rooseve!t's statement to Princeton students that he had seen plans of two empires engaged in the European war for seiZing New York and San Francisco. How the colonel had seen the plans members of the general stan who night have knowl. edge declined to disclose They pointed out, however. that it is the practice of world powers to prepare TOT eventualities.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Ration in ConQress.

The ratio of representation in the lower house of congress at Washing tion has steadily changed since the year 17S9. when the Constitution be gan its work. the ration was S0,000 to the representative. In 1910 the ratio was 210,000 to the representative. If the ratio did not rise the members of the lower house would in time become too numerous for business. It is for the purpose of keeping the member ship within reasonable bounds that the ratio is made to keep pace with popu- lation
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Difference in War Declarations.

There was great difference in the manner of commencing war cen turies ago to what there is now. Now the blow is frequently struck before the word, and there is no obligation to issue a formal declaration at all, the act of war constituting the declara- tion. But in medieval times no war ever began without formal declara- ton by herald, who. In a most lei surely manner. breathed defiance on the part of his royal master, ex- changed innumerable bows with his enemies. and departed in as dignitied manner as he came.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Warned of Mine Field.

Washington warning of German mine field off the north coast of Ireland was received from the British admiralty. which warned al. ships not to pass within 50 miles of Tory Island
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
THE CHARM
 OF MOTHERHOOD
Enhanced By Perfect Physi-
 cal Health.

The experience of Motherhood is try ing one to most women and marks dis tinctly an epoch in their lives. Not one woman in hundred is prepared or un- derstands how to properly care for her. self. Of course nearly every woman nowadays has medical treatment at such times, but many approach the experi- ence with an organism unfitted for the trial of strength, and when it is over her system has received shock from which it is hard to recover. Following right upon this comes the nervous strain of caring for the child, and distinct change in the mother results.
 There is nothing more charming than happy and healthy mother of children, and indeed childbirth under the right conditions need be no hazard to health or beauty. The unexplainable thing is that, with all the evidence of shattered nerves and broken health resulting from an unprepared condition, and with am- pie time in which to prepare, women will persist in going blindly to the trial.
 Every woman at this time should rely upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 8 most valuable tonic and invigorator of the female organism.
 In many homes GE2 HsSSSS once childless there .@&NANNM are now children be- lV ENW\ cause of the fact Va SN N that Lydia E. Pink AN 7 II hams V getable N 1 h Compound make M &ss-scG> >M women normal, SNE& &a-<MTS1Nl healthy and strong. S2S1n SSs. Ss 2.S
 If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf. dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by Q woman and held in strict confidence.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Admits the Murder of Five.

St. Louis. Mo.-Scott Stone, a Unit ed States army recruit at Jefferson Barracks. near here. wSo was arrest ed at the request of the states at torney of Champaign County, Ill.,. made a confession that he had mur- dered his wife and four young chiI. dren near Talona. Ill.,, on Septem- Der 2S.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

cine on earth. Let me tell you why think so.
 My son has been afflicted with ca tarrh since he was a baby five months old, so that for years had to watch him all night long. and keep his mouth open so he could breathe. as he could not breathe through his nose.
 "He has always been very delicate.
 "Since he commenced taking the Peruna l can go to bed and sleep alA night"
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
New Zealand Buys Wheat.

London.-A Reuter- dispatch from Melbourne says the government of a million bushels of wheat from Can ada and sell it slightly below its cost Otherwise famine prices prevail in New Zealand
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Rainy Days,

Are you saving up something for a rainy day?"
 No" replied Farmer Corntossel. What we're troubled with out this way Is an annual drought If we had more rainy days, everybody would have money. y."-Washington Star.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Had None,

That girl likes to look on the bright side of things"
 That must be the reason she tilted Bonehead.'
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Money for Christmas.

Selling guaranteed wear-proof hosi- cry to friends X neighbors. Big Xmas business WearProof Mills, 3200 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa,-Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
CHRISTOBEL PANKHURST

Miss Pankhurst, daughter of tho English militant suffraeette and her. self one of the leaders of the suffra- 9ettes, came to America recently un- der an assumed name, and Is deliver Ing lectures throughout the country to aid the cause of the allies In the war.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. but it is just as well to be provided with little of both.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

It's fine thing to make good reso- lutions, but quite another thing to make good.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids; No Smarting- just Eve Comfort. Write for Book of the Eve by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,. Chicago
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Or His Heirs.

Alive-What is your favorite air? Transcript
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross Ball Blue Makes beautiful white clothes. At all good grocers. Adv.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

Many man gets reputation for dignity when he really is suffering from a stiff neck
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

Some people are as quick as powder and others are as slow as cold mo- lasses.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

Most of us need the money because that is what money is for.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03

No, Cordelia, a prudent girl isn't necessarily a prude.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Exact Copy of Wrapper.

About the only difference in babies is the difference in their mothers per sonal opinions.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
The Right Way.

The Night way. How did he overcome that labor trouble in his placer" By his capital management."
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Wonders For My Boy

M re. Nellie C Q U rter, 86 Franklin Ave, Norwalk, Conn.,, writes: "Peru- na has d o n @ W o n d CTS for my boy. I can. not praise 1t enough.
 "I think 1t is tho hoof noodf.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
C. E. RALLY F0h lJU .5 s1tUj. E
Held First Baptist Church Under Norwich Union Auspices Vigorous Addresses Given Upon General Topics of Vision and Servce-Karl Lenann Field Secretary Tells of Work Done.

The young peoples rally held Fri day afternoon and evening at the First Baptist church under the auspices of the Norwich Christian Endeavor union opened most auspiciously. At o'clock Lev A L. Bedford of the Federated -hurch conducted the praise service and the devotional service. Miss A. k. Bishop led both meetings with a few gracious words introducing the several speakers. The pastor. Rev. G. H. Strouse, heartily welcomed the several societies to the chruch-
 Three Papers Presented.
 Three interesting papers were given upon tho subject The Larger Vision. Miss Alice NJ. Dean spoke of the many problems met in the young peoples work. These problems, with many others given by Miss Dean, were an syyered and many ideas of helpfulnesS were advanced in the discussion led by Karl Lehman, who is field secretary of rhe United Society of Christian En- deavor.
 Ia Our Community.
 Miss Dean was followed by Rev. MT. Northrop, who spoke upon The Larger Vision in Our Community. The larger vision in Norwich, he said, will make note of and use the playground move rrent. the city beautiful idea, the [ nited Workers philanthropic work. II will interest itself in the moving pie lures and all social relations among the young people.
 The Men and Religion Forward movement was planned for use in glV- ing larger vision and it's social service programme for the churches was the great opportunity for the churches and Christians of the city. The young peo- ule's societies may, if they wish, have a hand in this forward work.
 Rev. Mir. Northrop spoke Of the [ nited Workers, as starting with 20 women. the smaller circles branching out. making the grand whole, the So11nE Woman's Christian Temperance Y-nicn and other organizations all help ing to give a larger vision in our com munity.
 Rev. c. H. Ricketts,
 The Larger Sphere of Service for Young People in Our Country was the topic treated by Rev. c. H Ricketts of the Greeneville Congregational church.
 The more Of soul that a young per son puts into his religious work, the larger is the service he renders to his country. he said, but 1t is not always that the larger service is connected with a larger area The larger sphere O. service does not mean so much eX- tension as pervasion; not so much the amount of territory covered as the thcroughness with which 1t is done. Do you ask me to name tangible con crete fields of labor? There is the mighty liquor question, and need l more than mention those awful words, white slave traff1c?" Let every young
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Whyf

Sometimes 1t seems as if every per son who was lacking in initiative, spe- ctal ability or industry sired to be either writer, an actor or an artist The most agreeable way for 8 lazy person to make . living Is to express his own opinions, emotions and i'm. pressions.-Harper'c Weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Pr4nchwoman's Cold Ours.

Having been without cold for s7 years, a French lady, who holds this fortunate record, attributes 1t to tho following process. Each morning aft CT taking a warm bath, she immediate F sponges her throat, her face, and the back of her neck and ears with the very coldest water she can get fur about two minutes. In cold weather one may feel inclined to shirk, she says, but the result of steady applica- tion she has found 8 plentiful re- ward
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
rApRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

es mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such ar ticles should never be used except on presc-iptions from reputable physi- Clans. as the damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo. O, contains no mercury, and Is :aken Internally, acting directly upon gse blood and mucous surfaces of the stem In buying Halls Catarrh Cure 3e sure you get the genuine. It is ,ak ken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio. by r. J. Cheney G Co. Testl- -roniais free.
 sold by druggists. Price 75c per
 Take Halls Family PiAs for const1- patton
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Hindu Merry Widow.

It is reported from Bombay that 8 Hindu widow immolated herself upon the funeral pyre of her husband and smiled as the flames played about her. The Oriental idea of the merry widow will never be popular in Amer Charlottesville Courier-Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Prefer Fresh EfGa.

Tn southern France the fig tree Is now cultivated almost exclusively for the production of the fresh fruit, which has always a ready sale in the large centers. The drying of figs has been practically abandoned in this re- zion, except for the personal require ments of small number of growers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
His Object In Waitind.

Reserved Parson (doing an odd job with the church fenceJ-"You appear to be watching me very closely, boy. Do you take an interest in carpentry ?'' Boy-'No. Rev. P.-"Tnen what are you waiting for?" Boy-'Tm waitin' to hear wot a parson says when e its is fumb wiv the ammer."-Punch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Use for Old Umbrella Rods.

The steel rods from old umbrellas make fine plant supports Disconnect them where they join the upper part and also where the ring slips the han dle and you have a double rod to slip into your flower pots, and if they are painted gray they are unnoticeable.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Fair Question.

Mamma" said little four-year-cId. looking up from her plate, 'I used to eat wifi my spoon and now I eat wifi my fork; how old must l be fore can eat wifi my knife?''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Wanted-An occurat,en.

There are two reasons why some people don't mind their own business. One is that they haven't any mind, the other that they haven't any busi- ness.-Earvard Lampoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Happy Dreams.

It's possible fer de DO man ter be des ez happy ez de millionaire-if you'll give him time ter sleep an dream that he is rich.-Atlanta Con- stitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Mera Acnusintances.

Florence is the only girl in the family, and she is pretty and attrac' tive to all her acquaintances, includ- ing her father and mother" York Tribune
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Learning to Do Ones Duty.

Make it point to do something ev- cry day that you don't want to do. This is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.-Mark Twain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Karl Lehnann's Work.
State c, E. President.

Frederick BidwelI of Hartford, pres ident of the State Endeavor union and one who has done so much for the young peoples work, spoke earnestly and encouragingly of what has been done and of the opportunities of the future.
 The meeting closed with a conse- cration service led by Miss Calla White of the Norwich Town Congre- gationaI Christian EndeavOT union.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

Art That Is Seldom Practiced. Some people can talk fuently and think well st the same time, but even they seldom do so.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Muslin Underwear Dept.

CORSET COVERS in various pretty designs trimmed with lace and embroidery
 SATURDAY SPECIAL soc 75c SKIRTS FOR soc. Attrac- lively trimmed with good em- broideries. Regularly 75c-
 SATURDAY SPECIAL Soc 75c CHEMISE FOR BOG Daintily trimmed with lace. Sold regu- larly for 75c-
 SATURDAY SPECIAL soc