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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
THE eEoeAR's PENNY.

A generous man gave a bcggar a
penny. The beggar went on his way
until he came to a bakers shop. He
was Just going TO buy some bread with
the penny when an old man came up
with pilgrims staff In his hand. The
pilgrim was selling pictures OF the city
Of Jerusalem In order to get money to
ransom his brother. who had been
taken prisoner by the Turks ut Jeru-
salem.
The poor beggar was moved by the
story of the pilgrim. lie gave him the
new penny ana told him Its story. The
baker saw this kind act OF the lame
beggar. and as a reward he gave him
more bread than he could have bought
for the penny.
When the pilgrim came to Jerusalem
he went ut once to the Turkish gov
ernor and offered him all the money he
had gathered for his brothers freedom.
The governor, however, wanted more
money and would not let the brother 90.
The pilgrim said. This Is all that I
have except one copper penny" and
then he told the story Of the penny.
The governor asked to see the penny
that had done 80 many good actions.
II will keep It," he said. and wear 1t
next my heart. and perhaps a blessing
will go with IT," Then he gave the pill
grim all his money back again and let
his brother 20 free.
Soon after this the Turkish governor
was In battle. An arrow struck him en-
the breast. but IL glanced OF without
hurting him. IL had struck against the
penny. and thus his life was saved.
When the war was over the gov
ernor went to his master. the emperor.
and as they talked together he told
lie showed him the penny and told Its
story. As the emperor gazed at Il he
exclaimed again and again: 1T is won
derfull II Is wonderful
The governor. seeing his delight. gave
him the penny. and the emperor fas-
tened Il with a golden chain to the hilt
Of his sword. One day soon after this
Of wine when the empress asked to
see the hilt OF his sword As he held II
up the penny dropped into the cup OF
wine. When he took II out he saw that
the copper had turned TO a green color.
Some one had mixed poison with the
wine. but the change In the color Of the
penny warned the emperor. and his
life was saved.
Then the emperor had the penny put
IN his crown. surrounded by diamonds
and Jewels OF great value.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
BELOVED SHAKESPEARE.

0oUL OF the age!
The applause. delight. the wonder
of our stage!
~ My Shakespeare. risei I win not
lodge thee by
Chaucer or Spenser. or bid Beaumont lie
A little farther, to make thee ROOM
Thou art a monument without q tomb
And art alive still while thy book doth
live
And we have wits to read and praise to
give.
That not mix thee so, my brain excuses.
! mean with great but disproportioned
muses..
For If thought my judgment were of
I should commit thee surely with thy
peers.
And tell how far thou didst our Lyly out
shine.
Or sporting Kyd. or Marlowe's mighty
line.
And. though thou hadst small Latin and
From thence to honor thee l would not
seek
For names. but call forth laundering
Aeschylus.
Euripides and Sophocles to US;
Pacuvius. Accius. him of Cordova dead.
To life again. to hear thy buskln tread.
And shake a stage: OF. when thy socks
were on.
Leave thee alone for the comparison
OF all that insolent Greece or naughty
Rome
Sent forth. or since did from their ashes
come.
Triumph, my Britain. thou hast one to
show
To whom all scenes of Europe homage
owe.
He was not Of an age. but for all time
Ben Jonson.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
ONE WHO FELL IN BATTLE.

ONG WIN rCGL TN cN' 1G'
~ DOM for a soldierl Lay him In the
TX He % :. A., the sd Yields and they shall
Make his mound with hers who
called him once her lover.
Where the rain may rain upon IL,
Where the sun may shine upon II.
Where the lamb hath lain upon II
And the bee viii dine upon It.
Bear him to no dismal tomb under city
churches.
Take him 10 the fragrant fields by the
silver birches
Where tho whippoorwill shall mourn.
Where the oriole perches.
Make his mound with sunshine on It,
Where the bee will dine upon Il.
Where the lamb hath lain upon IL
And the rain viii rain upon IT,
Busy as the bee was he. and his rest
should be the clover.
Gentle as the lamb was he. and the fern
should be his cover.
Fern and rosemary shall grow my sol
dier's pillow over
Where the rain may rain upon IT,
Where the sun may shine upon Il.
Where the lamb hath lain upon II
And the bee will dine upon II.
Sunshine In his heart the rain would
come fun often
Out OF those tender eyes. which evermore
did soften.
He never could look cold till We saw him
In his coffin.
Make his mound with sunshine on II.
Plant the lordly pine upon IL.
Where the moon may stream upon II
And memory shall dream upon IT,
Captain or colonel invoca-
ton
Suit our hymn the best. no matter for thy
station
On thy grave the rain shah fall from the
eyes OF q mighty nation
Long as the sun doth shine upon Il
Shall glow the goodly pine upon IT,
Long AZ the stars do CLEAN upon Il
Shall memory come 20 dream upon H.
Thomas Wilson Parsons.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
Sens In Verse
OLD FAv0RITES.
A NAME IN TIE SAND.

A NAME IN THE SAND.
4 LONE I walked the ocean strand;
~ pearly shell was In my hand;
"A I stopped and wrote upon the
4 - sand
My name-the year--the day.
As onward from the spot passed,
One lingering look behind cast;
A wave came rolling high and fast,
And washed my lines away.
And so. methought, twill shortly be
With every marx on earth from me;
A wave OF dark oblivions sea
VIII sweep across the place
Where ] have trcd the sandy shore
or time and been, to be no more
OF me-my day-the name I bore,
To leave no track nor trace.
And yet. with him who counts the sands
And holds the waters in his hands,
] know n lasting record stands
Inscribed against my name.
or all this mortal part has wrought,
OF all this thinking soul has thought
And from these feetlng moments caught
For glory or for shame.
Hannah Fiagg Gould.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
Makes a Good Soldier.

II II said that next to bravery the
Ghoorka's most characteristic quality
70 his vanity-reaily the pride Of
achievement. because once he has won
Q position against the foe Il 10 well
nigh impossible to dislodge him. He
simply must fight until he u knocked
over or killed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
Easina His Esalinns.

"if let you brush my clothes" said
Mr.. Peever. II suppose you'll want u
tip"
I'm expect the Tip anyhow" replied
the porter But I'm willing 10 brush
your clothes SO as 10 lei you feel that
you are getting little something for
your money. - Washington star
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28

Look here" exclaimed the new ten
ant Indignantly. you advertised this
place as being near the water. I've
looked in every direction and ] don't
see any water"
you haven't looked In the cellar
yet" reminded the agent.-St Louis
Post Dispatch.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
Her Retort.

He offered to act as her escort. but
she declined the offer.
you are as full OF airs as a hand or
gan" he spitefully declared.
Possibly" she retorted. but Just
the same don't go around with a
crank. Star.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
Ballad of Aviation.

Mother. may | go out 60 Ayr
Yes. my darling daughter,
But II you find that you must fall
Just tumble In the water"
brooklyn Citizen
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
A h.ppx Looking littls Boy.

The smiling little boy riding on his
toy rider has suddenly grown into
consequence. He Is the grandson Of
Charles Evans Hughes. Republican
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
Mars Mattsr Of Form.

"He said he was bank cashier, and
We Investigated and found he was"
"what bankY'
well, it's gravel bank, and he's
paymaster OF the shovel gang
Browning's.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
His Brief RESPITE,

Wife dcilyl-You needn't speak to
me for a month,
Husband-Then you expect TO have
finished talking by that timer = Elk
change.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
His Monocla.

"Aunty. why doesn't Mr.. Tanspatts
wear glass on both eyesT"
HE uses the other one to see with.
darling "-Browning's Magazine.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
No Exceptjons.

NO EHceptIoHS.
LIES small but fierce exasperations
The greatest men as victims claim
A man may be extolled by nations.
A toothache gets him just the same.
Washington Star.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
FOR YOUNG FOLKS
A Sleepy Time Story That Tells Of
Good Deeds Done.
SAVING AN eMPERoR's LIFE.


Children. said Uncle Ben to Polly
Ann and little Ned, am going to tell
you about
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28

"why do you take tnat stun wnen II
nearly kills you Ike thisr'
"Doggone Il! You don't suppose I'm
a-goin' to let any fake medicine ped
dler beat me out Of So, do your
Country Gentleman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28

"Ouch! One of them cactus stickers
hurt my finger"
Don't cry. darling! Show auntie
which one It was and I'll spank it,
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-28
End Door-Berea's Foundation School

For those who are not expecting to teach and
thru College. and desire more general educato
best general education for those who wish got
expect 10 carry IL on by themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03

priving the workman of the right to strike or leave his job. This will be considered when the bill is. brought up in parliament.
 There is also discussion of the prop osition of giving women representa- tion on the tribunal on account of the large number of women workers em- ployed in munitions factories.
 MT. Lloyd-Georgo, the minister of munitions. has recently circularized a letter to the effect that the best pos- sible use is not being made of either machinery or labor in government controlled establishments. He finds that there is too large a proportion of skilled men employed in proportion to the semi skilled or unsikilled, while in some districts night shifts are not properly organized.
 Employers are requested to furnish detailed information as to the assign ment of their skilled labor and to take steps to replace skilled men with un- skilled men or women wherever pos- sible so as to use the skilled work CTS as foremen for increased work
 In a subsequent letter, Lleyd-George says he intends to form a new set of rules governing the employment and wages of women. The question of pay of women and unsixiIled men has been difficult to solve on account of the Jealous regard of the labor union for their old rights and privileges, so the government has to guard against the war-workers appearing in the light of strike breakers in union eyes and against jeopardizing the future posi- tions of union men after the war,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
STAFFORD
Company of Eighteen Rinss Bell and Sings caroIs-Ministerial Assoeia- tion to Meet.

Miss Helen iWightman of Westfeld is the guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrc- J. G. Wightman.
 Miss Ruth Andrews is spending the Christmas recess with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Andrews.
 Harold BasSett of Cornell University is spending his vacation with his mother, ,-=-..--.--
 Miss Ruth Larned, who is attending Smith college. is spending the holi- days at her home on Stafford street
 MT. and Mrs. c. c. Pinney of New York. were guests over Christmas ot the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. E. c. Pinney.
 Mrs. Sarah Black and daughter Miss Margaret, spent the holiday with friends in Worcester. William Black of New York was also entertained al tlle same home.
 Rang Bell and Sang Carols.
 Eighteen carol singers, after ring ing the Universalist church bell at + o'clock last Saturday morning, left the church and sang In the streets and before the homes of many of the in- valids and shut-ins. The Christmas cantata which was tc have been given in the Universalist church last Sunday was postponed or account of the storm. It will be giyer next Sunday at 4:30. The ministerial association will mee, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. and Mrs Weiter F. Black at the Methodist par. sonage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
SCOTLAND
Pleasure at Christmas Feetivat-MaiI Carrier to Cover Route in Automo- bile,

I J
 The Christmas program was given in the church Friday night, and 8 pFettily decorated tree was enjoyed. The program opened with a hymn. fol- lowed by Scripture reading and pray CT by the pastor, Rev. Martin Lover ing; address of welcome. Gladys Strictland: exercise by Primary class; Mrs. Haskins, and Miss Grace Sweets classes combined: exercise by Mrs. Sadie KimhalPs class. Then a few re- marks were made by the pastor and the service closed with a hymn. The tree was placed in the church and presents were distributed to the prirn- ary classes. Oranges and candy were also distributed.
 Thomas Clark of Hartford spent Christmas with relatives here.
 Miss Edith Williams of South Gam terbury was a visitor with relatives here last week.
 Miss Lottie Lowering of Plymouth, Mass, spent Christmas with her par eEts. MT. and Mrs. Lowering. They also entertained their son from the same state.
 Many are suffering from attacks of grip
 Owing to the Christmas week, the singing school was postponed to this (Saturday) night, Jan. 1.
 Death of Otis H. Rich.
 Otis H. Rich died at the home of his son, George Rich, early Tuesday morning. He has been suffering from pneumonia.
 Owing to the terrific storm of .Sun- day, there were but twenty-four at church.
 MT. and Mrs. F. B. Willoughby were in Lebanon, Tuesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. M. Taylor of Leb- anon were visitors here last week.
 Jared Fuller recently purchased an automobile with which he will carry mail after January 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
ONECo

Willie Hall, IT,, is visiting his grand parents and Aunt Nellie on Gibson Hill
 A H. Young spent Christmas with his brother Grayson at Jewett City.
 T. Brown and family spent the week eEd with Mrs. Browns parents. Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Thatcher, and family at JeWett City.
 Mrs. John Stenhouse and son of Westerly spent Christmas with Mrs.
 School commences the winter. term Jan. 3. ssao Honry Dixon has been visiting his parents through the holidays.
 c D. Whitford was in Providence Wednesday.
 Ada Greenman was in Moosup Sat- urday.
 William H. Barber spent over Christmas at the home of Mrs. stan ley Poole of Quidnick. R. l.
 Miss Agnes Franklin is visiting her mother at Jewett City.
 MT. and Mrs. R. B. Marriott enter tained their children and grandchil- dren Christmas day in their new home, all excepting Mrs. James Nisbet whose home is in the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
BROOKLYN
New Store Building in West Village
 Holiday Week Guests.


 Mrs. E. R. Butts has moved to Mrs. Leroy Pearl spent Christmas with her niece. Mrs. Kelley, in Daniel son.
 | w. Chapman and family were en- tertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Tillinghast, in Danielson. Christ maa day.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Clemens spent tie week end with relatives in Put nam. Mir. and Mrs. Planlxy of Wauregan ard MT. and Mrs. winthrop Short of Danielson spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Fleet.
 Carrol Lawton of Worcester was with his parents over Sunday.
 Paul Chapman of Worcester and Leroy Chapman were holiday visitors with their parents, MT. and Mrs. I. w. Chapman.
 Misses Ruth and Hope Gardiner are visiting relatives in Hartford
 Mrs. Talbot had as guests over Christmas her niece and a friend from Worcester.
 New Store Building.
 new building has been erected in the West village, to be used as store Charles Edwin Blake of Hartford spent few days at his home.
 George A. Witter is at the Massa- chusetts eye and ear infirmary, having an injured zeye treateds~s
 MT. and Mrs. John Smith had as holiday guests John, James and Mi- cEael Smith and the Misses Josephine Smith and Anna Sachs, all of New York.
 Mrs. J. sideritz and Master Hugh Mcfarland are visiting Mrs. M D'Neill, Miss Florence o.Neill is in New York for a lengthy visit.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
SOUTH KILLNGLY

Christmas exercises were held in the church Friday evening. The entertain ment was furnished by the children, under the direction of Miss Doane, Mrs. Edgerly and Mrs. P. c. Bliven.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Pike spent Christmas with MT. and Mrs. Jared Hall of Sterling
 Winsor Barlow of Auburn spent the holiday with his parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Spaulding en- tertained their son Schuyler of Boston on Christmas.
 Mildred Jacques of Auburn was a recent visitor with friends here. P H. CofEey and family, A. A. Jacques, Merrill Jacques of East Kill angly and Byron Place of Foster were entertained at e. w. Bariow's Christ mas day.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Slater spent the holiday with William Slater. Jr., of Danieison.
 MT. and Mrs A. E. Hall and Miss Gertrude Hall spent Christmas with Mrs. William Holland of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
HAMPTON
F. A. Phillips Buys the. Guild Property
 and Store.

Edwin Fogg. who has been i'll with grip Is convaiescing.
 Leighton Norworthy, a student at Harvard, Is spending his vacation heve.
 Clarence Webster. who is attending q medical school in Michigan, is at Deacon Henry Ciapp's for 8 short wis., 1t,
 Miss Hannah J. Buzzell of South Manchester. spent Christmas and Sunday at F. A. Burnfam's
 Merton E. Phillips of Plainf1eld and Miss Babcoek spent the weekend with the formers mother, Mrs. Mary Phil- lips
 Mrs. James P. Sharpe, who spent a Few days with her parents recently, has returned to her home in Pomfref,
 Mrs. George Fitts is again ill
 Mrs. c. A. Horsey d1as gone to New York city, where she will remain for the rest of the winter.
 Miss Abbie Fuller is visiting friends in WilIinnantic.
 Miss Lillian Layden is visiting her cousin, Miss Vera Jewett.
 Sale of Guild PrSperty.
 E. A. Phillips has Sought the Guild property and store on the hill
 Owing to the illness of Mrs. FoRg, the young peoples meeting this week was postponed indefinitely.
 Thomas Stensiand is working for A 1T. Fuller.
 Miss Margaret Jewett has returned to Amherst. Mass. where she if . Miss 8. E. Hicks is visiting her par. erts. MT. and Mrs. c. B. Hicks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
BILL TO AMEND MUNITIONS ACT IN UNITED KINGDOM
Serious Labor Troubles Are Threatened Unless Reforms Are Brought About.

London, Jan. "A bill to amend the munitions act has been drafted to meet complaints that provisions Of the original act are unjust. Serious labor troubles are threatened unless reforms are brought about, the sense of griey- ance among intuition workers in Scotland, particularly having become almost as bitter as it can be without a revolt.
 Under the original act, it is neces- sary for men who leave the govern ment-controlled factories to get cer- | tificates from their employers before they can obtain work elsewhere. Many employers have refused to grant such certificates to men they have dismiss sed. A proposed amendment makes 1t obligatory for the employer to fur
 nish certificates even to discharged
 men and it also forbids him to en-
 dorse on the paper the offenses that caused the discharge. It is expected
 this change will do much to concili- ate the complaining workers.
 A second amendment extends the application of the act. It states that
 munition work, for the purposes of the act, shall include not only all direct work on munitions, but all subsidiary work, such as building and repair work on munitions factories. the sup ply of light and power for the manu- facture of machinery and raw material for munitions. Thus practically all war work for the government and all the working people employed in it come under government control, which means the employees lose the right to strike and even the right to leave a job voluntarily.
 The Labor party has asked for still another change. All offenses against the act are tried before a tribunal, at present composed of chairman ap- pointed by the minister of munitions and two other members representing employers and employees respectively the decision being left to the chairman. The labor leaders ask that employers and workers be given two represen- tives each. and the decision go to the majority of tho five votes, the accused reserving the right to appeal to the courts. They also ask that when a workman is tried for neglect of duty and acquitted that he be paid for the time spent in court. Standardization of wages and work ! ing conditions is also asked as the proper corollary of the measure de-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
zoIa Still in German.

The mention of Zola.s work among the foreign books still in the Ger man Christmas list. in spite of ev- erything, recalls the fact that Big~ marek in his declining years was much attracted by that author. Re enjoyed the "Debacie, and the rest feariessly told the truth about his countrymen. To an English vfsitor Bismarck expressly said that zoia F1aubert and Goncourt delighted him because they truthfully revealed French rottenness. The Engliahman be judged by their sen, .ional novels. 1t might be supposed thstt they were Q people of thieves. forgers and vag- a,ho1ds. @The truth .S that rc>>>>>s<-7 ..s the national vice of the English Bis n1arck bIuntiy replied London
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Florence Lawson, who is ate tending the Campbell school at Wind Eor, has been spending few days with Clara Eddy.
 Mabel Richardson of New Britain Normal school is at home for the ho1i- dGy recess.
 Mrs. Steere and grandson, Franklin WetEerell, arrived home from Kausas Friday evening. Mrs. Steere will soon rekunne her duties at East Douglas as housekeeper for Mrs. P. Meek.
 Miss Agnes White is expected home from Roanoke, Va, this week.
 Mfr and Mrs. H. M. Clifford leave this week to spend the remainder of the winter in Florida, having secured board and room with Mrs. Chase. Mechanics street They will be near their dauEh- ter. Mrs. Clifford Jordan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
ASHFORD

MT. ard Mrs. Clark spent Saturday and Sunday in West Thompson and Putnam. @ c. B. Buell. and Albert Olif of Peter sham, spent Christmas day and Sun day with MT. Buelfs family, in the western part of the town.
 Mrs. M. Darwin Lewis of Putnam spent Friday and Saturday with rela- lives here.
 Elisha Perry, Mrs. Perry. Miss Kate MT. and Mrs. Edgar Bosworth and Clifford Bowen spent Christmas day at John Perry's in Putnam.
 Mrs. Fred Bowen and Mrs. Charles Clark were in Woodstock Tuesday.
 Emerson Lyon and family spent Sat- urday and Sunday with friends in Middfetown.
 During the heavy wind Sunday one of the tall fir, trees in front of Fred Bewen's was blow down. Miss Marguerite Bosworth of East Woodstock is spending a few days with relatives in town. Marc Lewis and Charles Lewis were in Worcester, Tuesday, making the trip by automobile. Mrs. Lewis and lit- tie AIdrich went as far as Putnam where they spent the day with rela- lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-03
EKoNK
All Enjoy christmaa Concert and Tree
 How Harold Burke was Injured.

How Harold Burke was Injured. i The Christmas concert Friday eve- ming was success and with the tree laoen with gifts was pleasure to young and old.
 Injured at Steam Mill.
 Harold Burke met with a very seri- ous accident while working at the steam mill. His leg is broken above thea knee and the knee. crushed badly. IIs was carried to the home of his grandfather, George Cole. Dr. Sweet reduced the fracture and his mother Is caring for him. Much sympathy Is expressed for him.
 Harold Hopkins, a student at storrs college Is spending his vacation with his grandparents. Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Miss Minda Tanner Miss Elsie Brown and Alfred Pratt are at their homes here for the Christmas recess.
 Word has been received from Miss iBlskeslee of her safe arrival in Indi- ana
 Miss Florence Gallup is visiting her crsins in AMoosup.
 Family Gathering
 Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Gallup enter taiiied their children and grandchil- dren on Christmas day. A we'll laden tree furnished pleasure in the even ing.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Wilcox spent Christmas in Jewett City.
 MT. Tarbox brought Rev. s. B. Car- account of the storm there was no church service.
 Miss Amy Gallup returned home Thursday.