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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
STOPPING THE TIP.

Although California has been en- deayoring to get a solution of the tlp- ping evil. and it's railroad commission has been doing some extensive inves- tigating for the purpose of adopting a preventive measure, it seems to be about as far from a solution as it ever was. The suggestion has even been made that legislation should be enacted which would make the giving of tips illegal. but whether such could be enforced so that it would get be- yond the point of being a farce is questionable
 Tipping appeals differently to diff ferent people. To those who can af- ford it. even though it gets to be an out and out holdup, it makes little difference. Some are even willing to stand a double tax for service without regard to- the effect this will have upon the less fortunate individual, but 1t is only natural that American demo- cracy should rebel at such imported ideas
 It is through such a system that many employers require their help to look for the substantial part of their wages, and if the public is to get even the most ordinary kind of service fol which it is charged either in the bill or in the fare, the tip is necessary. Ii is pretty well established in various lines and it is likely to remain until there is a sufficient amount of public sentiment, not only to demand the change, but to accomplish it. The so- lution lies with the public, not legis- laion, but if the public mind ever be- comes unanimous upon this heed, il will be because of the resentmen, of the growing imposition which draws forth the tip.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
VALUE IN eAFETY AND SANITY.

The only excuse there can be for the maintenance Of a celebration of the Fourth of July which means the con- tinuance of as large q death rate on that day as during some years of the recent past. is an approval or and pride in the record of fatalities and serious accidents resulting therefrom Noth- ing so clearly sets forth the value or the reform which has been undertaken in the past half dozen years as the record of accomplishment.
 There were in 1908 but four cities recognizing the benefits of a safe and sane celebration of the day and in that year there were 5623 serious ac- cidents reported In 1911 the mum Der of cities where the wisdom or a sane celebration had been recognized reached 161 and the serious accidents were reduced to 1903, showing that the increase in interest in the elimination of unnecessary fatalities and accidents brought about desired results. Within the next two years the number Of cities which had become vigorously active in promoting the sane celebration had more than doubled showing last year 394 recognizing the need Of making the change and the number of serious accidents dropped to 1163 slight in crease over the previous year. but still less than a fifth of the number in 1905.
 The last Fourth there were a24 chil- dren killed or injured in Philadelphia. Such must be attributed to no small extent to the willingness of the easy going public and municipal authorities to permit such reckless ness which would not be considered in any other celebration. Not one word should be uttered against the observ- ance of the day, but too much cannot be said against such human sacrifice on such a glorious anniversary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
PRICE, SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

It was no small hue and cry which was made during the 1912 campaign over the benefits which would be at tafned in securing a reduction fin the cost of living if the democratic tariff Programme was put into effect. It was urged with the greatest assurance that the placing of articles of food upon the free list would accomplish this needed economic change It was p0infAd out that our high priced beef would be lowered because the foreign producers would rush to this market though it meant only the removal of half Q cent to . cent a pound duty.
 The proof of the pudding is the eat- ing and in this instance. though it was sconsidered unHecessary in view of the previous experisHce with such changes and the existing knowledge of the sup ply and demand, the answer is quickly obtained Since the change went into operAfioH millions of dollars worth of meat have been brought into the esun- try yet the effect it has had upon the max1Let is Regligibie. Prices have 6hoHfn ne such tumble as was preu1ised ma they are today lar hsyona q prop- = leyel.
 If < eaa bs eonsidered as comins fhesp(ran the 0ae Sepl eGk KhieA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
RHODE ISLAND WOMAN TELLS OF
 HEALTH MIRACLE THAT SAVED HER

This remarkable health story is like those told in thousands of other let ters rom users of this wonderful rem |edy in all parts of the country. The lment.
 Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy clears the digestive tract of mucold accretions and poisonous matter. It brings swift relief to sufferers from
 ailments of the stomach, liver and bowels. Many declare 1t has saved them from dangerous operations and
 many are sure 1t has saved their lives.
 Because of the remarkable succesS |of this remedy there are many imita- tors, so be cautious, Be sure it's MAYR's. Go to Ensler's drug store and ask about the wonderful results lit has been accomplishing in cases they
 know about-or send to Geo. H. Mayr. Mfg. Chemist, l54-l5s Whiting St.. ChicagdA H., for free book on stom- |ach ailments and many grateful let- |ters from people who have been re- |stored. Any druggist can tell you its |wonderful results,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
OTHER PEOPLES CHICKENS.

tEanned corn, dried lima beans and for dessert some eyHperated peaches, said Miss Beiinda's brother. Iden't wish to criticize your housekeeping, my dear sister, but really, wasn't that a rather arctic menu for a summer homer I missed the pemmican- And all the way out on the train I was looking forward to dining on the fat of the landl"
 .I hope you wouldn't notice this wintry simmer. I arranged that large bunch of my loyellest iris on the ta- ble purposely to distract your atten- tion,'' Miss Belinda sighed.
 'gThe lilies are beautiful, but some how food for tho soul doesn't satisfy my stomach.
 have a more reasonable dinner to- morrow. had planned quite grand spread in honor of your homecoming. I intended to make your favorite Pouuefort cheese dressing for the head lettuce that looked so delicate yesterday"
 .sYesterdaye Didn't it look all right today?''
 "There wasn't any to-day. Mrs Higley's chickens suddenly developed a violent appetite for both giant and dwarf Boston head lettuce. While was away from home yesterday after- noon they ate three rows of it."
 q hope you went right down to see Mrs. Higley and told her what you thought of that
 No, didn't like to trust myself, for I was very much vexed. I wrote her a dignified note saying must request her to keep her chickens out of our gar den. I told her about the lettuce and said that they dug up my seeds. ate my seedlings and did no end of de- struction. I think wrote very force fully, Ben.''
 eWen, I should hope so. Did you get a repiy?"
 eYes. by word of mouth. This morn ing I was cutting the asparagus for the, asparagus omelette I intended giving you tonight. when Mrs. Hig- ley snilingly appeared. I smiled. too because I fancied she had come to feel sorry for people who have to apol- ogize. so I wished to make it as easy for her as 1 could.
 "'Oh, my dear Miss Belinda she gushed, Pm so glad to find you ir your lovely garden. I was afraid To house to get you. often wonder why you built your house on the hill. ex- cept for the privilege of calling il Hilltop. Such a sweet name! But don't drop in nearly so often as would if you didn't live in a. spot it took my
 
 We have some great blessings. Be linaa.'
 Yes, Ben" continued Miss Belinda "and Mrs. Higley went on to say tha she just had to see me this morning and I thought with rather wicket complacency that my note had brough her to terms.
 "tYou see I got a letter this morn. ing she explained. and I tried to lodl both gentle and severe, and the min, ute I read 1t I said to myself that must run right up to see Miss Be. linda, for I knew she could help m' out She smiled more lavishly thar ever into my astonished face, and pro ceeded: The letter was from some friends of mine in the city who have just bought a new machine and they said they were coming out here to- day to take potluck with me. O course, I'd like to give them a real de licious dinner and you know how hare it is to get anything green in the vii lase. So. of course, I thought of you garden. How splendid it is to have ; gardeni I can't think of anything
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
THEN and NOW

One hundred and tweny years ago today the ballon made its first successful appearance as an engine of War. It was at the battle of F1eurus during the French Revolu- tion. It was this balloon that en- : abled the reyolutionists to win the battle and subsequently, establish the French Republic. At sunrise ot this day the huge silken bag, 1n- Hated with hydrogen, was tugging at it's anchor ropes in the French Republican camp. The opening of the battle was a signal for General Morlot to climb into the basket The soldiers slowly let out the cable until the balloon and aeronaut rose high above the battlefield Beneath him lay the enemy's lines in full view. While the balloon gently eddied in the breeze, Horiot drew a sketch of the enemy's strategic position and then tossed 1t overheard in a heavy flag, be- decked package. Thus every move of the foe was reported to the com- mander-in- chief on the ground be- low during the ten hours in which the balloon remained aloft. The commanders questions, written out and attached to a cord that hung frem the balloon. were hauled up by the aeronaut and quickly ans- Wered. The idea of using balloon in warfare had been conceived, but not used, twelve years before, at the siege of Gibraltar, At that time Joseph Mentgelfief, who later made the worlds first successful passen- ger carrying balloon, proposed Ito introduce into Gibraltar an entire army, which, borne by the wind and q gas, will enter right above the heads of the enemy" But the siege was raised before his idea could be demonstrated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
FAMOUS TRIALS
TRIAL OF DAMlENS.

Robert Francis Damiens met with a
 horrible death for having made an at
 tempt on the life of Louis XIV, king of
 France. in 1757. He was the son of a
 poor laborer of Artois. He lived in
 various menial situations previous to
 the year 1756, when he was taken into
 tho service of Russian merchant
 then in Paris. He boarded with a
 Mrs. Fortier and on the 5th of Jan
 uary, 1757. he made to her the extra
 ordinary request to send for a surgeon
 to bleed him.. The landlady, imagin-
 ing he was testing, failed to do so, and
 when confronted by her at his trial
 insisted that had he been bled, as he desired. he would not have committed the crime.
 On the afternoon of this day the king went to Versailles to pay a visit to the princess and, upon leaving her
 apartments, accompanied by the dau- phin and the whole court Damiens, who had been lurking in a hollow at
 the bottom of the stairway, rushed in among the courtiers, jostled the dau- phin and, laying hold of the king by one shoulder with one hand, with the
 other he stabbed him in the right side. The would be murderer was seized by one of the kings footmen. He | committed him to the care of the guards. Upon being questioned all he would reply was: Let them take care of my lord, the dauphin: do not $ day" These words indicated that he | had accomplices, and he was urged to : reveal them. but Damiens answered that they were great way off by this time. These mysterious remarks caused the guard to put him to the torture. Accordingly they placed him ! near a great fire in the guardroom and 1 applied red hot tongs to his legs, but | it was all in vain, for Damiens, instead of revealing anything. upbraided the | lord keeper with being in a great measure the author of the public trou-
 bles and a betrayer of the rights of parliament.
 ! Damiens was removed from the jail at Versailles to the conciergerie fin Paris and on Saturday. the Beth o1 l March, he was examined for the last ! time by his judges. A number of questions were put to him in which | he denied intention to kill the king tempt at murder was too apparent and the attorney-general demanded | that Damiens should suffer the same kind of death as Francis Ravaillac i had suffered for the murder of King i Henry ". That the house in which he was born should be razed to the
 ground; that no other building should
 ever be on that spot; that his father wife and daughter should quit the kingdom and never return under the i pain of death, and that his brothers l and sisters should change their names 1 The proof being clear, the judges agreed to the attorney generals de- 1 mand-
 It was ordered that Damiens should again be tortured in the hope that &C., 1 complices would be revealed At I o'clock on the morning of March 2S 1757, he was carried to the torture
 room in his hammock. The recorder
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

Today airships constitute one of the most important factors in mod ern warfare. All the great world powers have equipped their armies with fleets of aeroPlanes and dirig- ible balloons, and scientists are venting new explosives and perfect ing means of hurling them from the clouds with greater accuracy. Some authorities even predict that the next great war will be fought in the clouds by squadrons of airships. Today American aviators are scout ing over the Mexican lines around Vera Cruz, and are demonstrating their marvellous utility. Equipped with the latest devices the ultra modern army scout can fly over the enemy's country, skitch or photo graph the topography of the land below the forts. cities and troop positions. By wireless telegraph he can send back the information to his headquarters miles away. With the modern rapid fire gun he can defend himself with a stream of bullets. Or he can drop high ex- plosive bombs from his lofty craft, scattering death wherever it strikes "a year ago 1t was reported Mexican rebel aeronaut dropped a bomb that killed 52 soldiers instant ly, If it is night, the aeronaut can drop star bomb that explodes and shades a lasting and radiant light on the spot he is lowering over. To escape from the new aerial guns designed to fight airships. the mod ern aerenaut can drop the new German bomb that spreads a dense heavy pail of smoke between earth and airship and thus permit the aviator to escape. Or he can drop another kind which gives off poisonous gas capable of killing every living thing within 100 yards.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
PERFECT ATTENDANCE.

While there is no small amount of credit due the school children who maintain a perfect attendance record at school during the term or the year. it is not alone in that direction that the greatest benefit from such an ac- complishment lies Perfect attendance means something more than just be- ing present every day. It means that a greater interest is being manifested in school duties without the disposi- ton to shfrk or refrain from partici- pafing in the educational programme of the school. It means that while consideration is being given to self it is also being given to the remainder of the class by thus not unnecessarily retarding the progress thereof through needless absence. It means that there is back of such attendance the proper interest of the parents relative to the assistance which they can thus give in maintaining the school system at its greatest efficiency and it likewise means that the valuable lesson of reg ularity and punctuality is getting faithful attention and the right kind of practice.
 The perfect attendance record does not necessarily mean that those are the only pupils who are desirous of such attainment, for health and cir cumstances over which they have no control often furnish sufficient excuse. with as sincere regret upon the part of the pupils as the teacher. for their failure.
 It does however, aid the schools to do better work and were it possible for each pupil to be included in the lists stin greater results would be at tained- It means as much for the suc- cessful operation of an educational in stdtufion as it does for the proper run ming of manufacturing. plant
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
Mrs. Clare Shaw of Norwood Used Mayr's Wonderful
 Stomach Remedy.

Mrs. Clare Shaw of z1 Majestic Avenue, Norwood. R. l., was a suf- ferer from stomach and liver troubles for many years. She was treated both in the United States and abroad. she suffered
 Then she took Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy and found swift re- lief. In a letter telling of her case she saidi
 T received yeur sample treatment the day before Christmas and it saved my life, for l was almost gone I in my throat and seemed to choke me. My neighbors say it is mira cle, as they know how suffered. ] am better now thaR l have been for 20 years.s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
LEGAL NOTICES
DISTRICT OF CANrERBUR,

DISTRICT or CANTERBURY, s.,
 Estate of simon Button, late of Can terbury, in said Districx, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edward Ba- ker. praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Simon Button, de- ceased may be proved, approved. all lowed and admitted to probate. as per application on file more fully appears,
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate ofies in csnterbpry, in sai6 District ss l o'clock in the afternoon. and that a public notice be given of the pendency of said application. and time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing a copy of this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said District. and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost in the Town of Canter- bury. in said District, at least five days before said day of hearing.
 A. HALE BENNETT,
 je26d Judge
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

the placing of meat on the free list has resulted in Is the establishment of the fact that the lowering In the price of beef and ether meat is to be obtained only through an inerease in pTeaHetien The relation of the sup ply and the demand Is such that little relief can be anticipated until they get closer together. The demand Is not dropping off but en the increase and the solution of high meat prices lies in the encouragement ef the pro- ducers to bring the supply up te the point where 1t will have an influence upon the market,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
FRECkLES

Now is the Time to Get Rid of Thess
 Ugly Spots
 There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your 1reckles. as the prescription othine-double strength is guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
 double strength-from any druggist and apply little of it night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom that more than an ounce is needed to completely clear the skin and gain 6 beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength othine as this Is sold under guarantee of money back if 1t fails to remove freckles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

that would be so nice to give my friends az asparagus. You know, it always tastes so much better when it is Just cut You can't think how
 grateful I'll be if you give me mess | And you little woelly lamb, you"
 remarked brother Ben grinning. you handed over the asparagus that you had been saving for my dinner, didn't you '
 How could I help it? One can't
 refuse neighbor. Ben. Now for des- sert, she gurgled T had thought of a pieplant pie Strangely enough that was what I had thought of for our for two pies. You know I threw out all that old inferior rhubarb we used 10 have and the new choice kind is a little sparse yet"
 So. of course. our dear Mrs. Hig- ley got what there was without a word of protest, from you about her
 invading fowls. What you need, my
 dear girl, is a little more noble self
 assertion.'
 Now. wait a minute before you
 judge me, Ben. did ask her very pointedly why. if she had so much l appreciation for fresh vegetables. she didn't have a garden of her own. Oh, Miss Belinda. she smiled sweetly, you know one has to choose between a garden and chickens. and I
  company for me"
 And for us. too." murmured Ben. T then asked her with more indig- nation if she had received my note. | Oh. yes,' she returned. It's all right, dear Miss Belinda. know you wrote hastily, and my feelings aren't hurt at all. I thought maybe you'd be little
 uncomfortable about it. so I was just going to overlook it. We've always been such good friends that we surely don't want anything like chickens to come between us.''
 Are you going to shut up your ! chickens?' asked.
 "tOh, no, not yet. The poor little l things have been eating dry feed all
 winter. It would be cruel not to let them run in this lovely June grass. ] If they should bother you again, Miss Belinda, don't hestitate to chase them away. They'll soon learn What do you think of that. Benz" q think-well Belinda, it wouldn't
 be polite to tell you what I think. But see your summer career IS cut out i for you-educating Mrs. Higley's chickens. Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

and are prepared to elect a republi- can senator, a republican governor and five republican congressman this fall. Not being gluttons they know when they have had enough Of a tariff which breaks the back of busi- ness, of a Mexican policy which makes even its supporters run around in in- tellectual circles and of an extrava- gance and greed for spoils which ex- ceeds all historic records.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

Vacation means different things to different people but it probably means the least to the fellow who never wants one.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Gov. Baldwin, apparently unwear- iedly, responds nobly to the constant succession of calls upon him for his services as a public speaker and he rises to the occasion every time with sound and winged words of advice, commendation, warnings, or criticism. New Haven Journal-Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

Fhe speed with which Villa aeeeu.- piisaed fiae downfall of the fortified Eity of Hacatecas not only adds to his long string of victories. but strength ems his position in the Carranza un- p3easantneSs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

Certainly, Pinehot should have known it before he said anything. the progressive party cannot get along without Perkins. At least so says the party"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

It appears to be time for the P.n- chots to organize a new party with progressive principles. for it is quite evident that tho Colonels party Eas failed to stand the test.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

Some people have a most peculiar
 idea of the meaning of free speech. Some seem to think that they are deprived of their rights unless they can insult and abuse everyone who happens to incur their displeasure. They are gradually being disillusioned
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

The postoffice department has made it easier to cash a money order, but the same difficulty is being experienced in getting the order.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

The man on the corner says: There IS nothing more difficult than trying to convince yourself that a hole in an empty pocketbook Is nothing worse than psychological depression
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

The president makes no explanation of his reason for pardoning the dyna- mlters who were convicted and whose convection was sustained by the high- est court
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

The chances are that the fellow who proposes to Sylvia Pankhurst is pre- pared to insisr upon "obey" in the marriage ceremony.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

Even though it is at the christea- 1hg or a vessel or a flying machine. mere IS certain amount of credit due fo the EsuHg lady who isn't expert at opening champagne bottles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

Colonel Roosevelt's physical condi- ton indicates that he made one dis covery in South America about which he has little reason to be pleased.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-26

It will only require a few days of this weather to send up perceptfbly the batting average in the league for the suppression of flies.