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Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
Mr. Whittier's Mockine Bird.

MT. Whittier had a beautiful mock ing bird His name was David. He was full of music and fun. He would whistle to the horses. He knew MT. Whittier and would call his name. He would sing, Whittier! Whittier! Whittieri"
 MT. Whittier let him fly up in the air. Then he would fly upon MT, Whittier's head.
 I will tell you the pet Mir. Whittier loved best. It was a little girl. She lived at Oak Knoll, and her name was Phoebe. MT. Whittier used to play with her. They would play school to- gether. and Phoebe was always the teacher. He helped her to build a playhouse in the grove.
 MT. Whittier wrote a poem about Phoebe. He called 1t Little Red Rid ing Hood" How many beautiful thoughts he must have given to the little girl. You must learn to read his poems for yourself
 LEO PEL1QUIN, Age Il.
 VoreoiI1ao
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
Peter and Polly,

Polly was a little girl who lived with her father and mother in the country. Peter was her brother and he was only three years old, while Polly was seven. Polly had long, black curls, and freckIes, but Peter had light hair. Peter called Polly's frecl1les rust sports.
 One day he took some sand and rubbed and rubbed it very hard on PoIly's face Of course poor Polly's fave grew red and sore from the sand.
 His mother said: Sand is good for rust spots, but not for freckles."
 One day they went to their fathers store to buy some things.
 Please give me a pound of stock ings," said Peter.
 How they all did laugh.
 MARY HOLUBEC, Age 10. West Wilmington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

1-Themas O'ConnelI of Norwich, Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice.
 2-AIex Dugas of Versailles, Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers.
 3-Frank Sagaski of Norwich Town, Swift and His Sky Racer.
 4-Leo PoIiquin of Versailles. Mead ow Brook Girls Under Canvas.
 5-Margaret Danahy of Norwich, The Meadow Brook Girls on Tennis Courts.
 6-Edith B. Baker of Pomfret Cen ter, Madge Morton's Trust.
 7-Hattie Perkins of Colchester, Madge Morton's Victory.
 s-Frank Pardy of Norwich, Madge Morton's Secret.
 Winners of books living in the city may call at The Bulletin business of flee for them at any hour after 10 a. m Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
A Thunder Storm.

Uncle Jed: I thought I would tell you about a thunder storm.
 One sultry day in July, I sat at my window. The heated, heavy air made me drowsy. was dreaming and l heard great noise. I thought it was big team wagon.
 was awakened by the runbling sound. The sky was growing dark and I heard the noise again.
 The torrent of rain came pouring down. The lightning flashed and the thunder was rumbling. The rain last ed very long.
 After the rain it was cooler.
 SUSAN HAPPEN, Age g. Mount Hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE.
 AWAkES.

Uncle Jed likes the boy or girl who is jolly This does not mean the boys or girls who are always gigg1ing.
 Laughter is a part of jolliyt, but it Is far from being all of it.
 A jolly boy or girl must always maintain a good natured mood, and enter into whatever they are required to do with a hearty will to do it we'll They have cheerful faces with cheerful hearts back of them.
 They have a happy way of making the best of everything. and are never heard grumbling or caught scow1ing
 A jolly boy or girl generally knows 1t is better to pursue pleasure than to catch it.
 It was a jolly boy who said: '+When his teacher tried to show him what is what, he only found out which was switch"
 It was a jolly girl who, upon be- holding her aunt's g1ittering gold teeth, exclaimed: Aunt Mary, I wish I had copper-toed teeth just like yoursl'
 There is lots of joy in the world, and the only way to get your full share of It is to keep sweet. There are those who can find joy in work as well as joy in play.
 If your lot in life does not suit you, just make 1t better-you can easily make 1t worse.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots.

In the middle of the great hall of the castle. had been raised a scaffold. covered with black serge and sur rounded by low railing. On this scaffold Queen Mary was to be exc cuted.
 A message was sent to the queen asking her how soon she would be ready. The queen replied she would be ready in half an hour.
 At that time the sheriff went for the queen to her room. When he en- tered the queen arose to go with the sheriff. She took with her the crucifix and her prayer book. When she was taken away many of her servants wept and tried to follow her, but they were sent back by the sheriff.
 When the queen reached the scaf- fold where she was to be beheated a great cry arose from the bystanders.
 She stepped on the scaffold with her executioner. The warrant was then read. Then Queen Mary addressed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

Manchester-Charles N. Loonis has been appointed by the officials of the American Writing Paper company manager of the Oakland division, suc- ceeding the late R. G. Campbell. MT Loonis has been MT. CampbelPs as- sistant for the last five years. Pre- vious to that time he was bookkeeper in the office of the Vernon Woolen company at Vernon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
Rules for Young Writers.

1. Write plainly on ohe side of the paper only, and number the pages. ?. Use pen and ink, not Pencn. 3. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 250 words. 4. Original stories or letters only will be used. 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom Of the Address all communications to Uncle Jed. Bulletin Office.
 "Whatever you are-Be that!
 Whatever you say-Be true!
 Straightforwardly act,
 Be honest-in fact.
 Be nobody else but you"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

the assembly. The executioner was now ready. When he struck he trem- bled, missed his aim and hit the queen in the lower part of the skull The queen lay motionless.
 At the third stroke her head was severed from her body.
 JAMES O. KELLY, Age 14. Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

Dear Uncle Jed: Few people live in Greenland and most of these are Es- kimos. They are cheerful, but ig- norant sort of people. They live in low, filthy novels made of loose stones, or sometimes of blocks of snow and ice.
 They live chiefly by fishing and hunting for sea animals, using the flesh for food. the fur for clothing and the fat for fuel.
 On the southwest coast there are two
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
Keen Feminine Eye.

Not merely do the women seem to relish housekeeping, but they claim they can see a difference in the ap- pearance of the rooms after the fuTni- ture is all put back. = South Bend News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
TeTearaphy in the Revolution.

Our forefathers sometimes used fire to telegraph with in the Revolution. Whenever the British troops started on a raid into New Jersey, the watch men on the hilltops lighted great bea-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
An OrininaI Story.
Norwich.

Once upon a time the birds were holding a carnival, which was ruled by the king of birds, the eagle. They all kept quiet and orderly except the naughty chimney swift; he kept chat
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

or three small trading settlements of white men from Denmark.
 PAULINE PERRY, Age F. South Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
In,itatinn 4i,n Rin Noise.

As the privatest sort of a private citizen the Colonel is the loudes tkind of a quiet citizen. Philadelphia In- quirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10

LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
 Frank Pardy of Norwich: I thank you very much for the nice book you
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
The Birds.

Pomfret Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-10
People Who Live in Greenland.

Stafford Springs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
| DO KIN c o R
A NJ OS { 6 F D R
D | D N { X|C D
1 lN-AAIERICAN CONFERENCE
WILL RECOGNIZE NO P0-
+" LITICAL FACTION
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, d. c., Aug. Author
atiye announcement of the views with
which the United States is approaching
the problem of Pan-American confer
ence on the Mexican situation, is
stated below:
mo military faction in Mexico is in
control, or can be considered triumph
ant. The real purpose of the revolu.
tion was accomplished year ago
when Huerta was overthrown.
1t considers General Villa still an
active element. The first problem is
to find president who represents
the cause OF the revolution against
Huerta, but does not necessarily rep
resent any faction now at ~ar."
1t is made plain that the United
States will not accept the declaration
Of any of the military leaders that
hey will be able to insure peace il
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
ENID MURDER STILL
REMAINS MYSTERY

Enid, Okla, Aug. THE identity
of the murdered man who was found
in Rock Island box car Wednesday
noon still remains mystery. The re
port that the man was probably muir
dered by gang of three persons con.
sisting of two men and one woman is
based solely on conjecture and will
likely prove erroneous. AS yet no de,
pendable clue has been brought for
ward as to either the cause of the
murder, the perpetrators of the deed
or the identity of the man himself.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
DIARIES KEPT
BY ENGLISH FIGHTING MEN
LIFE IN THE DARDANELLE
TIIEiTER OF WAR is NOT
LISTLESS
tBy Associated Press.)

Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey Aug. 7.
MANY dead British soldiers have
been buried by the Turks usually af.
ter trench has been taken. Before
the body is disposed 1t is searched for
letters, or some other means of iden-
tification. In the course of this many
interesting documents. among them
dairies of fallen officers and men, have
been found. A number of these were
placed at the disposal of the Associat-
ed Press correspondent with permis-
sion to copy such parts he might care
to make use of.
A dozen of the dairies were read.
Parts of them are given here. Life in
the trenches is pictured as one long
round OF fatigue and squading" and
keeping back the Turks, whom nearly
all had come to respect and fear.
The dairy Of Private r. Charles
worth, 5th platoon, 'Bo company, Sth
Manchester regiment. S2 years old, is
somewhat typical OF those kept by
men OF his station There is a quaint
charm In his simple description OF the
trip to Egypt ana the installing OF the
regiment in Mustapha Pacha camp,
Alexandria. The insects there were a
plague, his dairy says and the men
were glad when they we're transferred
to Polymedia camp. on the island of
Cyprus.
Then come references to long route
marches and much drill. Later the
regiment was sent to Cairo. More
marches followed, Many men fell out
and often officers with humane inclin-
ations would help some poor enlisted
youngster by carrying his rifle for
him.
The regiment was picked for service
in the Dardanelles. It was embarked
on the steamer "Ionian" Of Glasgow.
For about month Private Charles
worth fought at Sid-el-Bahr. life being
a series Of alternate shifts of work
and rests" Then comes the last
entry:
"On the 26th may we finished the
trench. On the 27th we moved to the
second line of trenches"
"A march past Sir Ian Hamilton" in
Egypt appears to have been the most
important event to another, whose
other entries made in calendar, con-
sist entirely Of ION" and "off'' duty
and similar routine remarks.
The dairy Of another contains the
owners will on the inside page Of the
cover. II reads:
MY will
Everything ! possess to go to my
father.
tSigned) ''WiIfred HAYES.
18th Bait. Manchester Regiment"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
.FURR0W RETURNS FROM
CHICAGO PEACH MARKET

John Furrow came in from Chicago
yesterday where he has been for sey
eral weeks selling peaches for mum
Der of large Arkansas growers and
lining up markets and buyers for the
Oklahoma crop of which he expects
to handle a hundred cars xr more.
He is assisted BY his brother and a
half dozen other expert peach men
scattered at the leading narkets and
has been netting his customers
around seventy five cents for their
peaches. He says the Oklahoma
crop is far superior to the Arkansas
crop and viii undoubtedly. bring
better price.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
ROAD SUPERVISORS
EXPENSIVE LUXURY

Provisions OF the new highway
law as to employment OF superinten-
dents Of roads in the several town
ships of counties that may desire to
levy the dragging tax OF 2 mills. have
attracted attention of the business
men Of some counties and they are
adverse to the proposition In Mus
kogee county it has been figured that
the pay of these superintendents
would aggregate $4,000 a year, there
being thirteen of them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
BURBANK Tells
H D VI To RAISE
A BE 7 7 { R RACE
PLANT EXPERT HAS IDEAS
ON HUMAN PERFECTION.
ALSO
(By Associated Press.)

San Francisco, Aug. 7.-Only by
constant selection of the best can
any race be Improved said Luther
Burbank, the plant specialist, in an
address tonight before the second Ma
tional Conference on Race Better
ment. His subject was Evolution
and Variation With the Fundamental
Purpose of Sex"
Environment and education, alone,
cannot, he said, make appreciable
progress in the Improvement of the
race. But with favorable surround
lngs and the selection Of the best
types, the field for Improvement is
limitless.
Mr. Burbank described the possibil-
ties in plant life Of fixing character
which benefit the species through ma
ural selection, giving the new COM
5inations new abilities to advance. ="
Abundant. well balanced nourish-
nent and thorough culture of plants
or animals" he said, twill always
produce good results in holding any
species or variety up to its best her
editary possibilities, beyond which
it cannot carry them, and lacking
which, maximum development can
never be realized. But a sharp line
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
BOOSTER BAND CONCERT
ATTRACTED LARGE CROWD
SEVERAL THOUSAND GUTHRlANS
HEAR CONCERT; BAND BOYS
AND HElLmAN THANKED

The Booster band concert last night
was attended by one of the largest and
most appreciative audiences of the
season. The large crowd began to
gather early, and by s p. m. the
streets and sidewalks we're filled with
the immense audience. The program,
which Prof Ryan had arranged for the
evening, was an excellent one, and
was rendered in highly creditable
manner. Among some of the most
popular selections played, were
Chinatown" and "Funston's March"
During the intermission. at the sug
gestion of some of the business and
professional men of the city, Judge
A. H. Boles came forward, and in elo-
quent words of praise, highly com
the Young Mems club, as be-
ing one of the best booster clubs in
the state, and a credit to the city. He
highly praised the band for its spleh-
did band concerts. and Mr.. p. ]. He'll
man for his kindness in furnishing
seats for the ladies'. AT the conclusion
Of his remarks, thousands of people
stood up and voted their approval and
thanks for the good work of the
Young Mems Booster club, the Booster
band, and the generosity of Mr.. He'll
nan.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
FEDERAL OFFICIALS
AID IN BOOZE QUEST
INSPECTORS TRACING "cREEk
MoRE's" TRACKS THROUGH
SEVERAL STATES

That federal inspectors will PLAY
an important part in the prosecu
ton of liquor violations is now ap
parent before the special court now
being held in Oklahoma City. TWO
are in Guthrie today and have been
here several times OF late
Primarily the inspectors are in
the state working on the Greek
more case, but they are digging up
much evidence also. as they 20
along. against the lesser lights or
common fish
One of the government detectives
is said to have traced a carload Of
liquor recently on its devious way in-
to Oklahoma City. It Is said thot
the car came from Joplin and was
sent south OF Oklahoma civ wind
ing about until it finally came in
from Chickasha. The police were not
expecting shiPrent from Joplin 10
come from that direction
The government detectives are said
to have acquired evidence in the
Creekmore case which could not be
obtained by the officers of the state.
They know the details OF how the
Beer Company OF Joplin
makes shipments into Oklahoma. df
they are called upon to testify. 1t is
expected that they will give the court
some valuable information.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
TWO OLD TIME
GUTHR|ANs ARE DEAD

Frank T. Blackerby, Sc years of
age, former Guthrian, died at the
Soldiers Hone at Leayenworth, Kan
sas Friday. August 9Th. He will be
buried there Monday. ~ vas a
member of the G. A. r. post of this
city and has many old-time friends
here who will learn of his death
with sorrow. He leaves a widow,
Mary T. Blackerby, who resides at
2l5 e. Villas avenue and two sons,
Henry Blackerby, Guthrie, and Tom
Blackerbg, Ft Worth, Texas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
YANKEE
SHIPS GRABBED
BY GERMANY
BOATS WERE LOADED WITH
OIL; BOTH TAKEN INTO
PORTS

Malmao. Sweden, via London, Aug
THE American steamers Llama anC
Wyco, bound from America to Stock
holm, laden with petroleum, have beer
seized by the Germans and taken into
Swinemuende. The Llama was seized
on August near Lillegrundet and
the Wyco on the following day near
Oere Sund.
The Llama left New York on July
IL for Stockholm and the Wyco sailed
from Philadelphia on July IA for the
Swedish capital.
Both steamers had been held up
prior to this voyage by the British
authorities. The Llama was detained
at Kirkwall, but was allowed to pro-
ceed.
The Wyco bound from Philadelphia
to Scandinavian ports with oil in
June, was taken into Kirkwall but was
permitted to continue her voyage
when it was proved that her mani
festos agreed with information sent to
the British government by the owners.
The captain of the Wyco reported on
May IS, when the ship arrived in
from Stockholm, that he
believed that he had run down and
sunk submarine in the North Sea on
The voyage.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
{ EXCISE B OARD
WILL BEGIN REAL
WORK NJ D NDAY.
BUDGET SLASHING NO GEN
TIE PASTnIE; LIBRARY
MIDDLE AGGRAVATING

Beginning Monday morning next the
county excise board will begin the un-
pleasant task of "budgetslashing.
at is certainty that some of the
estimates must be reduced" said
County Attorney Swank today. Il
am in favor of liberal tax levy, but
will not vote for an excessive one"
when the propositions are put up
to me. | will give them close attention
and closer scrutiny, and ii, in my
judgment the items are not needed,
shall vote 10 eliminate them" said
Judge Chappelle, chairman Of the ex-
else board.
Other members Of the board have
sfa~tat \
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
CHICAGO SOUP HOUSE
CLOSED BY OFFICERS
INJUNCTION ISSUED AND M'GILL
RESTRAINED FROM FURTHER
OPERATION OF PLACE

A temporary injunction was issued
today hy Judge Chappelle on applica.
tion CT County Attorney swank
against the further operation Of the
Chicago Soup House. located on
South Second street and conducted
by Wesley McGfl.
The county attorney has evidence
in his possession that the place is
used hy McGill as a joint wherein
liquor is dispensed.
Recently McGnl was convicted on
a charge of selling a pint of whisky
to Arlo Hill. IS years old school boy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
SIX HUNDRED CAR LOADS
FROM LOGAN ORCHARDS
CROP IN STATE LARGEST IN
YEARS AND QUALITY
EXTRA GOOD

When Oklahoma Elberta peaches
first began to appear on tEe marke
three days ago prices had been bad
~ demoralized because of the infer
ior quality of the Texas and Arkan'
sas peaches began at once to advance
slightly and prospects are good foI
a steady demand at healthy prices
next week.
The Oklahoma crop this year viii
reach about three thousand cars, six
hundred of which will go from Logan
county The good rains of the past
ten days interspersed with sunshine
and hot weather have been ideal and
the peach crop here will be an old
time one, showing the size and color
of the crop of ten and twelve years
ago when Logan county made her
reputation as the banner peach coun-
ty of the southwest.
Picking began in the big Househol-
der orchard west of town yesterday
and a car is being loaded out there
today for the northern markets. This
orchard is owned by Ned Holman and
is being tanaged BY John Furrow,
who will market the crop which will
exceed 10000 bushels. He will also
sell the crops of eight or ten more
of the largest growers of the county
as well as a number of growers at
Ada, Eufaula, Checotah, Muskogee
and other points and has been selling
for the past two weeks for several
large Arkansas growers.
L. |. Beland mas been picking for
several days and sent car out yes
terday.
A car is being loaded at Shilah, one
at Brestin. one and Crescent and one
at Lawrie today.
John Russell, who contracted for
a hundred cars or more several
months ago. is on the ground looking
after the preliminary arrangements
for starting heavy shipments thel
first of the week. He is loading one
or two cars today and will buy By
the bushel packed subject to his in
spection or buy by the bushel and
pack them himself. He bought the
crop of the Madison orchard east of
town from the Guthrie Savings Bank
yesterday for lump sum and will
pack the crop himself This orchard
will likely yield ten thousand bush
els of fine peaches.
w. H. Coyle & Co., have bought
the crops of three or four orchards |
on the tree and are figuring on 9th
ers.
Up to this time there is a scarcity |
of track buyers but they are expect |
ed to arrive in full force next week |
when the rush opens up in real ear
nest.
About half CT the orchards will |
start work Monday and hy the mid
die of the week things will be in
full blast Employment is Offered |
every available man and woman in
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
Ben Prosser Dead.

Ben Prosser, well known to Guth-
rie people, died at the Methodist hos
pital last night. the result Of strain
while working in the oil fields near
Gushing last week The funeral ser
vices will lie held at the West Side
Methodist church Sunday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. Rev. McCallister will
officiate. Intenrent will be made in
Summit View cemetery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
NEGRO HUNTED BY
MOB ESCAPED IN RAIN

Kansas City. Aug. Train ended
the hunt for the negro who, Thurs
day, attacked Mrs. Henry Stafford,
at Liberty. Mo-, after it had been in
progress for thirty-six hours. The
entire southwestern corner of the
county was combed for two night and
days. Bloodhounds lost the trail yes
terday, but the men continued the
search through the night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
SHERIFF OF TULSA
BURNS BOOZE RESORT
ROAD HOUSE GOES UP IN
SMOKE; INMATES
ESCAPE

Tulsa, Aug. 7.-Seryiee de luxe
and land office business" at a
roadhouse in the northeast corner of
Tulsa county were rudely interrupt
ed BY the sheriff and his deputies
last night
The rcadhouse. located in a tent.
with its entire furnishings were burn
ed to the ground and the only trace
Of the former prosperous Joint"
were charred piece of canvas and
some loose boards. The tent was To-
Gated just across the fine in Tulsa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-08-07
| I ALIANS WIN
FROM AUSTRIANS
IN GREAT BATTLE.
GERMAN SUBS AGAIN AT
WORK; GERMANS TAKE
ANOTHER STRONGHOLD

Paris, Aug. Italians, after one
Of the greatest battles ever fought.
in which hand TO hand conflicts We're
were frequent, and blood flowed like
water on both sides, finally stormed
and captured the summit of Monte
San Michael, which dominates Gori-
"a.
The Austrians were put to flight
by the terrific drive of the Italians
who fought with the ferocity of lions
and with utter disregard to life or
danger. Thousands OF the dead
strew the field and the mountain
passes.
London, Aug -Four British
4