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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
The Monks.

Tn the days when Christianity be- came popular and people, rushed into the church. some people felt that they could no longer get religious satisfac- tion from the services of the church. They believed that the surest way to body. so they practiced self denial. These were the Christian hermits.
 There were great many of them in the desert parts of the east. Some of them became famous, and groups formed about them. Then the groups built lnonastefies, and lived beneath the same roofs under the authority of an abbot. These were the monks.
 Suoh a monastery was the one at Bethlehem ruled by Jerome in the fourth century. He was a scholar as prominent Latin fathers. and traDslat- ed the Bible from the original ian- guages into the Latin. This transla- ton is known as the Vulgate.
 One of the most famous nOnastic and missionary centers of the middle ages was the British Isles.
 St. Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish, is one of the noted characters of legend and history. He is said to have been born in Scotland. but to have been carried away into slavery in Ire land by company of buccaneers Making his escape to his friends, he was troubled to think what a heathen lot the .untamed Irish were, and he made up his mind to be their mission ary. Accordingly he gave his life to the conversion of the island. Monas- teries sprang up and became the mis- sionary schools of that day.
 JESSIE L. BREHAUT..
 East Norwich, N. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
Raltie 
Ny visit to the Farm.


 Dear Uncle Jed: One day last sum mer MT. Butler, our niilkman. asked us if we would like to go to hks farm
 We told him we should be delighted to go. We were all ready to go when he came about 9.sO. We rode about five miles. went through Greeneville and then out to Preston City.
 It was lovely riding under the shade of the trees When we reached the farm we sat under a large apple tree and ate our lunch We walked around the farm and sew all the vegetables growing
 It was quite a sjeht to see all the chickens. ducks. horses. and COWS never saw go many strawberries growing.
 Mfr Butler asked us if we would like to pick some. picker seven baskets and my brother picked eight. He paid us two cents a basket It was the first money I e9sr earned We were sorry when it was time tc go home
 We came home fn an auto. We en- l toyed every minute Of the day. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
m Drumtown.

When Harry was four years old, he wanted to know what was inside his red drum. He cut it open, but the sound flew out so quickly. he could not catch one glimpse of it.
 There was never a boy enjoyed a drum more than Harry
 When he was seven years old, he
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

If successful it counts half. or one. according to rules which are governing the game.
 Flying tackle and holding are also The game is played for a certain length Q fffrne, usually thirty minute halves, at the end of which time the one who has the most scores is the
 OTTO PH1LIPP. Age A.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
Versailles
LETTERS To UNCLE JED.
A Glacier.

A Glacier.
 Dear Uncle Jed: A glacier is large field or mass of ice that moves very slowly. One cannot see it move. un- less they drive stake In the ground and come back in several months or a year ard they will find that it has moved three or four feet. Sometimes large cracks or crevices come in the glaciers
 If a traveller and his two guides wish to cross these glaciers where the cracks are. the guides have to know how to jump very we'll The first guide has to jump across, then each of the guides take hold of one end of the rope and swing the traveller across. The last guide has to jump across also. and if he should fall the other two men could pull him up again The guides have to have a very strong rope. and they have to be fine jumpers to be able to climb the glaciers.
 Many of the. lakes throughout Can ada and the United States are thought to have been formed by the great glacier which once covered a large part of North America.
 Icebergs are formed by parts of glaciers breaking of and falling inte the sea.
 As the glaciers come to a warmer climate they gradually melt away at the edge of a lake or sea. Others fall off from cliffs into the sea and form tcebergs.
 LILLIAN MURPHY, Age 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

Tommy may be Chief of the Lsn-
 CATHERINE LEE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

went to Drunfown with his father and mother The erst day he saw thous- for he went to the factory where they were made
 ..I thought. papa ~ said he, that there would be an awful racket in this town. but the men and boys are SO busy, no one seems to care for a drum only me
 Harry was getting tired so he went to bed. In the morning he got up and he saw some boys playing soldier in the street
 When hc had been in Drumtown for three days. he played soldier with out a drum, and liked it as we'll When his father presented him with a fine large, red, shining one with flags and banners painted on it he said:
 Thank you papa, pack 1t in the trunk until we get home. I'd be ashamed to hit 1t even once in Drum town 1t Is such e quiet places CATHERINE MALADY. Age 12. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

Camping for s Week. Dear Uncle Jed: I am writing to tell you about the good time had camping for a week.
 One day one of my companions said:
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ladx Lake. EIorida.

Dear Uncle Jed:-I am way down here in Florida. I have just read your talk in the paper about folks being prompt. have been to Sunday school three years without missing a Sunday. have been to school for long time without being absent or tardy.
 We have no ice or snow down here, so cannot slide down hill. It is warm, so we sit on the piazza most every day. We have had but one day without sunshine since we came in November
 Orange groves are all around us, and I have picked up oranges, The grapefruit and kumauats as well as tangerenes grow here. The peach trees are pink with blossoms now. Soon they are to plant melon seed.
 The campher tree grows here, strung the berries for beads.
 I wish you could see the long moss hanging on the trees. The ground is white sand like Ocean Beach.
 LOTTIE BENJAMIN.
 A1a O
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LETTERS oF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,

Ffoyd FfiIl, of Norwich-I find the prize book entitled .nThe Outdoor Chunfs, very interesting and only wfah had more like 1t. am sure I thank y0u many times
 clar,nss A. tiathaway. of Bosrah- villeI received the prize book you sent me entitled, The Bchhgey Twfns at Ma@dow Brook and thank you very much for f. enjoyed reading 1t very much
 HeIsn c. ciapp. of' Portland. 1Ees- thank y0E for tho pEiwa book have aead gorne Of it and like il.
 Marx |. 0. Casey, of Norudcf--I thank you for tho lovely prize book rol1 9amt mo hmv6 ra&d pnRG u1 if ma Gna it very 1ntaxaef5ilR. Rapa han made me a leEdIy hook caee. and hope 10 AI1 it with UncIS 5eisa booirs. Again ' thank yon.
 chnvlar ~. Bunh. Of FftchviIie--E re- cefred the prfze book and khanE you rerv much for q. havs not read it. mk K shixk ik will &e 1ntnrentina. My af1iar Ma4 read part of ie and fhillfg perT mttxestin6-
 Annie Ferrelli Of stoningtpn hank you fur the prize book YOU @3at
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PIaved Out Trying to Catch ur

I-AA I24I <<8- 4ELNtt4 ~ @--~-A - re
 How is it. Bert, that you are always SO fresh when you get back to camp. Whi1o the rest of the boys are so tired out Ts queried the writer.
 T guess 1t is becauss I take the lead,n said the boy. The rest of you Eef played out trying to catch up.s
 Those words are worthy of thought
 It is not the physical effort 10 trying to catch up that wearies. but the wor- " of mind, the thought that one is behind that he, may not be able to catch up
 There are these who are behind in their studies. in their works, and in their frances Harassed and dis turbed, they press on. but the fear oi 1efent has 50 sapped their resources that they cannot do their best work and where there is one that reaches the goal there are ten that fall by the way yside.
 The winners are those who are hope full and courageous all along the way. DONA DUGAS
 Earsa;I1as
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THE wINNERs oF pRIzE sooks

1-Lcttie Eenianain, Lady Lake, Fla. Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch. r 2Edward Ward. of Norwich The Rivals of the Trail.
 Marraret Sheridan, of Norwich The Bobhsey Twins at the seashore. z-MiIdred crandy, or Yantic The Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge.
 Edna Kendall, Of Versailles The Bobbsey Twins at Meadow Brook.
 6-carI Anderson, of Baltic-The Circus Boys in Dixie Land.
 catherire Lee, Of Norwich = The Bo5bsey Twins on . House Boat.
 3-Estfser RossntiaaI, of Norwich Tho High School Pitcher.
 Winners Of books living in the city may call at The Bulletin business of- flee for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE
0 EA
 AWAKEs.

sstsa E AVIAN E0ss
 A little. fellow won book for his! honesty. He sent Uncle Jed a neatly written story and said at the bottom of 1t: T copisd this story from my reading book" The pretty writing and this pretty sentence won book for him.
 Several times after Uncle Jed has awarded book he has been informed he story was taken word for word fSom some paper or book It doesn't lurt Uncle Jed to be deceived, it hurts the boy. or girl who doesn't act square. It cheats the Wide-Awake who is honest out of the reward he has deserved. It Is not smart, it is 2 wicked.
 The winning of anything by dishon- ssty is no satisfaction Only the dis- honest one may be aware of the trick and enly he may feel the shame of it. That is enough. A guilty con- science is not good or sconfortins companion. It frets one worse than ] sore thumb. It is better to. be suiIare than to be successful and suc- ress founded upon honesty is not nrarred by regret. sss
 Uncle Jed used to be told: Tt is d sin to steal a pin. and 1t did not take aim long to learn how true this is. The boys or girls who are tricky are always afraid some one will find it out. They cannot enjoy sunshine because dishonesty has cast a dense cloud over their hearts. The fear that comes up- on them eats the pleasure out of their lives just as rust takes the life out of iron or mould destroys the good ness of bread.
 Honesty is de keystone Of the arch of character. Confidence and depend ability and every good thing which makes for manhood depends upon 1t.
 Do not yield to the temptation to uEfairly win anything. Recognize that it is honorable to do right, and do not forget that to act right is to avoid trouble
 IlI-gotten goods of any kind never add to the joy of their possessor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
A WELCOME CALLER.

s'Hnrryi hurry. Postman. Why do you lag 2s' T am coming. little lady, With a plump and heavy bag, I have bills and I have; letters For your father and your mother, And half-a-dozen valentines Fersyou and little brother" UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE.
 AWAKEs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
TEACHERS PAY TO Be
SHORT THIS MONTH

Nearly 1880 Washington school teach
ers will receive checks for their June
ray tomorrow minus their longevity
pay.
This means that the checks will be
short Of amounts ranging from IS to
$50. School principals all over the city
today took the summer addresses Of
teachers so that the rest OF their pay
may be forwarded them.
The delay In receiving a portion Of
the pay In due to the fact that the
District Appropriation bill has not yet
passed. In this In Included an emer-
gency item covering the longevity In
creases for this year.
The basic salary Of teachers plus
their longevity pay Of last year was
provided for In the appropriation bill
OF 1sf5-l8. But since new teachers ente,
the schools during the season the
amount for longevity varies 80 that this
amount 10 included In an emergency
item.
pected to pass about July ! this year.
Several years ago II did not pass until
late in August, delaying teachers pay
The possibility that this would happen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21

was told In The Times several veets
ago. Beyond this the teachers had no
notice OF the delay In portion OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
ORPET'S F|ANCEE TO
GO ON STAND TODAY
Celestial Youker Elects to Face
Jury Rather Than Have Love
Letters Read.

wAUKEGAN, Ill, June 21.-Celestia
Youker. the gray-eyed winsome little
school teacher Will orpet loved. faced
the ordeal of her life today. She came
to court to testify for the state in
orpets trial for Marion Lambert's
murder.
Forced to choose between having
her own love letters to orpet read to
the jury or testifying against him,
Celestial decided to testify.
States Attorney Dady will seek to
establish definitely. through Miss
Youker. that orpet was engaged to
her. This. he contends. was the mo-
tive for Marian's murder.
Judge Donnelly today admitted he
was seeking a legal excuse to bar the
letters of Orpet to Marian Lambert
from evidence. Donnelly said these
letters make II plain that "orpet set
out deliberately and systematically
This, said Donnclly. 10 q fact that.
with the jury. might overbalance the
direct issues OF the case. It was hint
ed In waukesan that orpet will be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
SOUTHERN APPEALS
TOLOYALTY OF MEN

Vice President ID. H. Coapman. gen
eral manager Of the Southern Railway
Company Is sending to each of the
more than 5000 employees of that COM
pany q circular letter appealing to them
to be guided by their sense OF loyalty
and justice in reaching a decision as to
action that shall be taken on the differ
ences existing between the railroads
OF the country and the four brother
hoods Of trainmen.
Having advised of the results of con
ferenoes recently held In New York be-
tween general managers of the railroads
OF the United States and the presi-
dents OF the four tralnmen's organiza-
tons. which ended in disagreement, Mr..
Coapman says:
Individually and collectively the en-
ployes Of Southern Railway Company
will compare most favorably for 10y
atty. efficiency, and square dealing with
those Of any other enterprise In the
appeal to them. knowing full well that
their interest and love for their road
and their inherent ideas of fairness and
right will lead them to a just conclusion
on the matters of difference between
this company and such organizations.
The letter reviews the controversy be-
tween the brotherhoods and the rail-
roads from the time Of the submission
OF the demands by the trainmen last
March. and embraces the demands
which have been submitted on each side
and the replies that have been made.
In concluding Mr.. Coapman makes the
following strong appeal for an apprecia.
tion OF the company's position:
I'VE believe that we have hereto
fore shown appreciation of our en-
ployes by Just, and even liberal treat
ment In the matter of wages and con-
ditions of employment; we have met
most Of their expectations and hopes.
and, were It possible. consistent with
our whole duty. We would be glad to
do more, but we submit that the prop
ositions embraced in these demands are
WITHOUT reason and totally .unjustifi-
able.
I'VE leave the matter of your decis-
ion without further discussion; knowing
that in your consideration of the same
you will consider your past treatment
The relationship which has always ex-
listed between you and this company
upon the other employees not parties
TO this demand: the interest Of the
public served by this railroad, for
should you by your voluntary action
cripple the train service, many others
than those employed by the railroad
must suffer-above all the appeal "a
your sense of loyalty justice and
right"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
U.S.AWATORSASKED
BACK FROM FRANCE
Aero Club Sends. Gable to Lieu
tenant Thaw Saying His
Services May Be Needed.

NEW YORK. June H.-Alan r. Haw-
ley. president OF the Aero Club. has
sent a cablegrsm 10 Lieut.. William
Thaw. of the Franco-Amcrican flying
corps in Parts. asking whether no and
other Americans doing duty In Europe
would consent to come back and help
In the Mexican campaign II the situa-
ton warrants. An offer Of TRANSPORTS
ton for six avlators was included In
the message.
It is not known II Mr., Thaw and the
squadron, numbering eight men. VIII
wounded recently while flying over YER
dun. but is now nearing recovery.
This action was taken as a result OF
compiled figures showing that the
United States amy has only fifteen
posed to make the Franeo-Amerlian
corps, together with thirty national
guardsmen now In aviation schools. q
nucleus of a big aero squadron fo- duty
OF e s sopS'r 70 effset tho permanent
sSn " at sa e s %sS sSs equip
ped and trained. All these things were
day An sppropriation OF Il. 900, 900 is
expected to be made by Congress soon
to meet the request and provide for
the establishment OF ten training
schools under governmental super
vision.
Members OF the Franco-American
squadron invited to return include
Lieutenant Thaw, Elliott Cowdin, Nor
man Prince. Bert Hall, X. Rockwell
J: NJ. Mcconnell. Victor Chapman, and
M. Balsley.
This flying corps was organized al
Marblehead, Mass, in December. 1914
Several months later the members
were admitted to service in the
French army and have since distin-
guished themselves by many feats OF
bravery. At intervals they have been
Joined by other Americans anxious
to help the cause of the allies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
MISS MARTIN WILL
TELL OF NEW PARTY

Miss Anne Martin, chairman of the
newly organized Woman's party, which
was formed in Chicago during the week
Of the Republican convention. is to tell
Of the purposes of the party In an adj
dress at headquarters Of the Congress
sional Union Saturday evening. Miss
Mabel Vernon. of Nevada. who is sec
rotary Of the new party. also is to
speak.
Miss Alice Paul. national chairman OF
the Congressional Union, who has Just
returned to Washington from the Chi
cago and st. Louis conventions, made
the following statement today:
The national suffrage movement has
taken a great leap forward in the last
two weeks.
Every single national party has now
Endorsed the principle OF woman suf-
frage. 1t will not be difficult for women
to make II plain that politicians can
not indorse a principle without taking
practical action on the principle.
ITO say that woman suffrage is per-
fectly just. and, at the same time, to
insist that the States have the right to
deny Justice. is a position that no party
can long maintain.
The Democratic party made a serious
mistake in refusing to indorse the Fed
eral suffrage amendment.
. "A practical suffrage plank would
have gained them immense support in
the West. whereas a resolution recon-
mending suffrage and refusing to take
any favorable action on suffrage Is USE
less. 1t is insincere. and 1t will not win
the party a single electoral vote.
The Democratic party cannot afford
to ALLEVIATE a force so powerful. SO de-
termined, and so jealous as the organ
lied suffragists of the country. We ex-
pect that they will realize their mistake
and take satisfactory action on the suf-
frage amendment before they go to the
polls In November"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
President Says, However, Con-
vention Favored Inception in
Individual States.
D0ESN'TATTACK AMENDMENT
Chief Executive Tells Richmond
Woman Democrats Aren't
Necessarily Against Plan.

President Wilson today interpreted the
suffrage plank in tho Democratic plat
form as being an approval Of the SUI
frage movement. but as recommending
that Il should have its inception In
the Individual States.
The President told Mrs. d. M. Hook
er. Of Richmond. Vay a delegate from
the Virginia Federation Of Labor, sent
here TO Washington to present resolu-
tons adopted by the Federation urging
a Constitutional amendment for suf-
frage. that the Democratic plank did
amendment idea, but recommended the
movement be taken up State by State.
The Virginia Federation, in It's resolu-
ton. denounced the action of the COM
mittee In Congress for not allowisg
floor. The President. however. told
Mrs. Hooker he did not feel It proper
that ne, personally, tnterfere with the
committees action by demanding that at
brought out for general discussion In
the two Houses.
He believes the wiser course is to
convert the States to suffrage frst,"
ence. IT do not believe he Is totally
opposed to a Federal amendment"
The Presidents Interpretation Of the
platform plank came when Mrs.
the plank seemed to be ''veiled in
laughing: you would seem to accuse
us OF insincerity and buncombe," and
explain what he thought was a proper
Interpretation Of the plank.
Mrs. Mooker said IL the Democratic
Congress does not take some action
on suffrage at this session she feels
sorry for the Democratic party"
She added the suffrage workers are
going to get to Hughes all right and
find out just where he stands, too"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
Almost to the Boards.

Mr.. Blank IA very wealthy and very
close. An acquaintance Of his met
Blanks son the other day and said:
Your father seems to have lost a
good deal OF money lately. The last
time ! saw him he was complaining and
saying he must economize."
"Economize. Ell! Did father say
where he was going 70 begin7"
Yes. on his table. he said"
Then / guess he must be going to
take away the table CLOTH" was the
filial declaration.-Bosto Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-21
Immortal.

shea--I thought you were going to
drown that cat?
Aigie-well. they say a cat has nine
lives. but this one has twenty, I think.
Why. I actually put that cat into a
tub of water and tied a brick around its
neck, and what do you think?
Shea-Goodness knows.
Algie-Well. this morning. when !
went to look at the tub the cat had
swallowed all the water and was sitting
on the brtck.-New York Globe.