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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04

THE Chemung went down with her
flag flying" said the captain. I'VE
were out from New York with a gen.
eral cargo and off the Spanish coast
marine came along. A shot across our
bows was the signal for us to stop,
and we did"
In response to a signal from the
submarine Third Officer Jacobsen
rowed to her. carrying with him the
ships papers. The commander was
for arresting the skipper, but appa-
rently he was satisfied with the de-
struction of the steamer.
There was no argument over the
lowering of the flag. The submarine
commander signaled for the flag to be
lowered, but the skipper paid no at
tention. He and his crew left in small
boats. and the flag was swapping from
the staff as they pulled away from the
side of the doomed liner.
I'VE were hardly out or range when
the submarine opened fire on the
Chemung." said the skipper: She
attempted to sink the ship by shell
fire, but as this had apparently no eff
high out of water, the commander
sent a torpedo into her. She sank
within two minutes.
When the Chemung went down the
submarine circled about and picked
UP the two small boats. Lines were
passed by the submarine, and for two
hours she towed the boats toward the
shore. Then the Spanish steamship
Salvatore Giner came in sight and the
men on the submarine cut the towline,
and a few seconds later dived beneath
Captain John L. Duffy of New York,
stockily built, squared jawed, weather
tanned, arrived in New York from
France. Until Nov. % the captain
was in command of the American
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
Volcanoes in Arizona.

An interesting report on the San
Franciscan volcanic field, Arizona, an
area of about 5000 square miles south
of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado
is available for free distribution by
the United States Geological Survey,
Department of the Interior. This re-
port-Professional Paper 76-contains
a brief description of the geography of
the field and gives detailed descrfp-
lions of the volcanoes and lava fields.
It relates the volanic history of the
region and correlates the periods of
eruption with the general history of
the surrounding country. There have
been three general periods of volcanic
activity in the San Franciscan vol
canic field. each followed by an in
terval of uplift and erosion. The
latest outbreak doubtless represents
the final feeble eruptions in a long
cycle of volcaniSm.
The paper is illustrated by excellent
halftone views of some of the striking
geologic features of the area and by
geologic maps and diagrams, which
help to give a clear understanding of
the region.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
The History of a Dollar.

was born in a beautifuf CITY on
the banks of a charming river, the
other human beings l cannot remem-
Der any childhood. But, when I left
this beautiful city I can barely re-
member that at first l was confined
in a prison, bound with others with
an elastic band. But soon some one
secured me and I went travelling from
one hand to another. In some hands
was petted and admired and sought
for. Some were unable to have me
go to them. otherwise they actually
stole me.
was not year old when I began
to loose my beauty 1 first noticed it
with long hair and pointed beard, who
frowned at me and said,
you poor. dirty thing. to think 1
made you"
me- It was the great nation. I could
still do things, and make them yearn
long for me. So I was happy.
was a year and a half old when
and placed me in an old smelly purse
for one whole week. Then I heard
g. voice ask for me. 1 was given over.
hoping to find a better home, but /
owner confined me in a strong i'll
favored box where thousands. like
myself, were growing mouldy from
lack of sunlight.
ed by candle light, but that was all.
One night the box was opened with
a snap and I saw thin. pale face of
my master looking at US. He select
ed me and ninety-nine of my compan-
ions and placed us outside the box.
There's the money" he said. AS I
told you. It's all there and yours,
are you satisfied now?
peeped my little eye across the ia
bic at a young girl with a set face,
that was very, very beautiful She
did not answer.
''Why don't you take it? I'll tell you
again there's nothing else for you"
The girl held something in her
hand that I saw. I see more than
most men do. The thing made a
sharp noise and spit a flame at him
He fell across the table and something
red and warm went all over me. felt
unhappy for the thought there was
something in the world could not be
bought. For him I cared nothing 1t
was strange I was at last used to pay
the Judge who tried the girl.
was in the judges pocket when he
sentenced her to death. From the
judges hands I fell into the hands of
a good man and 1 said, God has bless
ed me- 1 am very happy now that 1
have learned my real power
KATHERINE HICKEY, Age IA
Montville.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
A 3iny Mothers Cara.

As rs well known, humming birds
are very shy and feet of wing; and
this makes it extremely difhcuIt tc
get acquainted with them, unless one
is well on his guard
A gentleman who had rare oppor-
tunity to waite ha mother bird and the
tiny nest she had built near his home
tells the following:
One day when there was a heavy
shower coming up, just as the mother
came futtering home, she seized a
large leaf which grew On tree near
by, drew it over her nest in such a
way as to completely cover it, then
went back to whatever work she had
been about when the coming storm
disturbed watched at the window,
wondering why the leaf did not blow
away. Later we found it hooked to a
stick just inside the nest When the
storm was over the mother came
home, unlocked the green curtain she
had SO perfectly put up, and there
were her babies, safe and dry.
FIRED DEGAS, Age 10.
Versailles
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
Rules for Youne Writers.

1. write plainly on one side of the
Saper- only, and number the pages.
~ Use pen and ink. not pencil.
8. Short and pointed articles viii
te given preference. Do not use over
$50 words.
& Original stories or letters only
will be used.
5. Write your, name. age and adj
dress plainly at the bottom Of the
story.
led, Bulletin Once,
Whatever you are-Be that!
Whatever you Eay-Be truei
Straightforwardly act,
; Be honest-in fact,
Be nobody else buS you"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
AWAkES.
The Man in the Moon,

Flake after flake Of snow through
the still atmosphere. The downy tufts
OF cotton found a snug place beside
their companions on earth. The trees
were enclothed in a blanket of white
and the pines outside Johnnie's win
dow groaned under their burdenine
load. The foundations of the fence
posts were of snow
Johnnie's list of Christmas gifts
mad been sent to Santa Claus; but
suppose the snoW was too deep for
him to come. His heart sank to the
bottom of his shoes. How he did want
that popgun he had seen IN The Cor
Not many hoafs later he was nut to
bed by his mother. How could such
an impatient boy go to sleep? What
was that nofsei He couldn't stay in
bed any longer. Slowly, but cautiously.
he got out of the bed ana went to the
window. Nothing had changed in the
world as faI' as he could see except that
the storm had subsidized and the stars
had come out.
After all, Santa could come. but who
was that person in the moon. shak-
ing his finger at him? It was Santa
Claus to be sure, but what a queer
place to be. Johnnie had always sup
posed he came in a sleigh.
The little boy thought that may be
his mind was playing tricks on him
and that San<a really wasn't there.
Maybe he had better go back to bed.
The next morning when Johnnie
stocking contained the very things he
RAYMOND wELDEN, Age 10.
WiIIinantie
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04

tanned the f1ashclock whose mechanism
operates the flashlight All of these
rooms were like the shape OF the
tower, round.
The lantern room, so called was on
the fifth floor. Its many ridges of
glittering horizontal prisms- showed
their variously colored rays under the
light OF the afternoon sun. The keep
er opened a door of glass in the lens.
A framework of perpendicular prisms,
outside of which were red panes of
glass which revolve around the lens
when the, watch clock is wound UP.
As it was nearing time to go home
we bade the keeper goodbye, thanking
him for showing us around and prom
Using to visit him again soon.
HILDA FRANKEN, Age 49,
Stonington.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
BOYS ARD GIRLS DEPARTMENT

have read it through and find it very
Interesting.
Ida Freeman, Of BaItic-I received
the prize book a few days ago. I was
very glad to have it. have read
up to page seventy-nine. think It is
a good book and I thank you very
much for it, Uhope can win another
one soon.
Florence Gallup, Of Moosup--I thank
you very much for the prize book you
sent me. II am reading it and I think
it very interesting.
Josephins Borovieka, of West will
ington-Tou have my grateful thanks
for the prize book you sent me. ]
have read 1t nearly through and find
1t very interesting.
Cecilia Sterry, Of Brooklyn, N. Y
I thank you for the prize book sent me.
I have read part Of it and find 1t To
be very interesting.
zelma Rocheleau Of North Franklin:
am little late in thanking you for
the nice prize book you sent me; but 1
have been away for two weeks. I am
going to try and win another soon. i
like the book very much.
Mary German of Versailles: I thank
you very much for the prize book /
received for drawing. I have read it
through and found II very interesting
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE.
AWAkES.

Uncle Jed and the wide-Awakes
have been having a. pretty good time,
although Uncle Jed has had no vaca-
ton.
I'VE are all ready to begin the New
Year earnestly and theoretically A
good resolution to make is this:
whatever undertake. to do will do
my best"
Some people who make dozen reso-
buttons do not know which one to keep
first or to tackle last and this is wfa,
the great majority fail IN their efforts
TO improve their way of living which
is 60 Improve their characters.
The people who are trying to do the
best they can are always sincerely at
Il whether 1t IN matter Of minding
parents or teachers studying lessons,
working for themselves, or for 9TH
ers. or correcting their own faults.
Old fashioned folks are not expected
60 try to do much different from what
they have been doing: but young folks
should focus their endeavor so that II
win bear upon all daily interests. for
daily interests are life interests
Today is all we possess OF time Yes
tefday's shows what we have been.
perhaps what we might have been; to-
day Is ours to record what we are, and
this IL all OF time we ever truly poss-
ess and may improve. Tomorrow is
only a promise that may never be
fulfilled. or may never make way for
another today.
we need be often told that arfEovv's
the only bird that lays eggs Of gold"
Let's make our motto: Whatever I
undertake to do. will do my best."
LETTERS OF AcKNoWLE DGMENT,
Alice L. Purcell, of Colchester
thank you very much for the prize
book you sent me entitled. THE Mo-
tor Maids Arcoss the Continent" I
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
Deans Mills,

Deans Mills is about three miles
from Stonington. It is popular for au-
tomobilists and picnic parties. 1t was
one time inhabited by Indians where,
no doubt, they used 1t as a camping
ground, since it has all the things
necessary for outdoor living. Many of
their relics are still to be seen.
A large stone table and number
Of stone chairs stand in the meadow.
An old washbowI carved out of stone
and another carved bowl of stone are
In another section of the field The
latter was probably used for grind
ing corn. An old fashioned sweep well
is in the meadow.
Relics of colonial days may also be
seen. An old tuna oled-down inn and
a large cannonba1l remain to show
that it was popular in those days.
MARY GARITY, Age "a
StOnineton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
good points. and that is al

than his good points. and that is al
ways a pity
The donkey is a small animal. COM
pared with the horse. In some coun-
tries they are no taller than a New
fourdland dog. They are wonderful
~ sure footed little creatures. Fol-
lowing MOUNTAIN trails. where a horse
could otkpossibly keep its footing, the
donkey will pick its way without even
slipping. And though it is sure to
give Its rider a good jolting. that is
not worth fussing about. as long as it
brings him safely to his journeys end.
Considering its small size, the dom
key carries very large loads. Our
picture shows a sight very common
in eastern countries, where these little
burden bearers are weighted down till
It Is hard to understand how thDy
can move under their load. Yet The
patient little creatures march OF 7un-
der their burdens as pluckily as if
they were twice their Size>
It certainly seems time Chat someone
was saying a good wo1d for the dom
key
OSCAR MATTzEwsoN, Age IL.
Versailles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
A Trip 90 a Lighthouse.

AS we stood on the deck of our sail
boat we could see the lighthouse from
a distance.
AS we approached we could see the
stairs that led up to the lighthouse.
When we arrived we first went to
the base of the tower, which seemed
like a sort of storehouse. There were
many neat piles of coal and wood,
casks of oil, and barrels of provisions.
The first room we entered was the
kitchen. There everything looked as
neat as possible.
The next flight OF stairs brought us
to the bedroom of the principal keep
er, and above this was another room
" 18th two beds for the assistant keep
ers.
into the watchroon, where the keeper
remains on duty all night to see that
the light doesn't 90 out 1t also con-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
Beauty.

The first that I remember lived in
a store with other little birds and small
dogs. 1 was so happy all day long, and
sang to my hearts content.
1 am dressed in a pale yellow suit,
have white wings and tail and bright
little black eyes.
One day q was six months old at
the time), a pleasant faced young man
came into the store and looked at my
friends and myself. I was singing at
the top Of my voice, and seeing how
happy was the young man took a
great fancy to me- and as my master
said he could take his choice it fell
on me. After the young man had
paid for me. my former master said as
would be living in a new home,
might not sing for two or three days.
kept it up more or less ever since.
At this place, have two very kind
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
Robert and Joe.

Robert, come here"
All right. mother" answered Rob-
ert.
mother said:
'Will you go down street after some
sugar? I need some right away
Robert was soon on his way down
street. He was a; tall. slender boy. and
was always obedient and thoughtful.
Mrs. Williams, his mother. was a tall
woZan, with dark hair. She was
proud of her son, Robert.
While on this errand he met Joe
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
A Surprise Cake.

am sending the Wide-Awakes a
recipe for Surprise Cake.
I like to make it. The surprise comes
when it is taken out of the oven.
Surprise Cake-Three eggs beaten
light, add two cups sweet milk and
two cups flour (sifted twice.; add
flour and milk little at time, beat
all with egg beaten until all is smooth
and light; add small spoon of salt.
Have gem pans hot, and oven, too.
Put three tablespoons in each pan and
bake 25 minutes. Do not open oven
door until done. Fill with cream as
cream puffs.
DGILSIE AMES, Age TO-
Willimantic
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
The Adventures Of Two Cats.


It was only one and a half years ago
that one Of our neighbors gave us two
little kittens. One was black and not
marked with white anywhere, so we
could not help but call him Mig.
TIL eotker was also black, but was
marked with white under the jaw and
had white paws. SO we called him
Toby.
We had not had Mig more than three
months before he was killed by dog
which belonged to young man who
was getting chestnuts near our house.
The dog picked the cat up and then
threw it down with such force that it
must have broken it's back. Then the
dog picked 1t up again and carried it
off. The young man said his dog was
death on cats, and guess he told the
truth. because Mig never came back.
l. Toby was very lonesome for few
which kept Toby on the lookout not to
let the dog get too close to him. Final
ly they got on good terms. =
About three weeks ago, when we
Toby was covered with water Gas we
did not examine him very close be-
cause we thought he had been prowl-
inc around someone's house and they
had thrown water on hin). We gave
1t no more attention until my mother
went to the shed (Which was in the
afternoon of the same day. and found
that an evaporated milk can that was
nearly 1uH or kerosene naO Deen Spill
ell In which my mother had some paint
brushes soaking. We do not know
how, but probably the cat was crawl
ing about searching for mice and he
slipped from the shelf and tried to dig
his claws into the can to save himself
from the fall
He was thoroughly saturated on one
side to the skin, which must have been
very disagleeable to him. He tried to
lick it off with his tongue, which by
swallowing the kerosene must have
made his stomach a raw sore.
He would cry il you touched him.
because the kerosene made his hide
tender.
It was about two days after this
u1ishap and Toby disappeared alto
gether. We thought he had gone off
to die somewhere. He was gone for
nearly three weeks and then just be-
fore the last snow who did we find in
the shed one day but Toby. He was
sight! The hair was all off one side
as close as though 1t had been shaver
off.
He seemed to be very glad to get
back He was not afraid as most cats
are when they stray off alone for
short time.
Toby seemed to be very glad to see
the dog and us. We were very glad
to see him back as we did not know
but we would be overrun with rats and
mice.
I wish Uncle Jed and the Wide
Awakes a Happy New Year.
EDMUND A. SMITH, Ae~1 Il.
Burnside
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

raymond WeIden,. OF wfllimantfc
The Iron Boys as Foremen.
2-Edmund A. Smith, Of burnside
3-Hilder FranESen, Of Stonington-
The Meadowbrook Girls Afloat
@Frank Marie, Of Stonington-
Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts.
MARY Clarity, OF Stonington-
The Bluegrass Seminary Girls on the
Water.
6Eosear Mathewy1on, OF Versailles
A Regular Tombox
7-Fred Dugass of versailles-The
Walcott Twins.
S-Katherine Hickey, of Montvirle-
The Red Cross Girls in British Trench
es.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
A Little Burden Bearer.

The donkey has a reputation for be-
ing both stupid and obstinate, and SO
to call a person donkey" offends
him very much. But the donkey has
so many good qualities that it is a
pity to forget all about them and think
only of its failings. There are bows
and girls who seem much SHARPER
eyed in spying out another's faults
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
THEY'LL Have to Work.

Certain senators object to a tariff
commissioner getting more than they
do. They forget the tariff commits
sioners are expected to do more than
a lot of senators have as yet DONE
Chicago Herald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
3T HONEIINA a: cAPTURE0. GERMhN 2LAGOUT

When the German soldiers built the
dugout shelter shown in the picture
and placed above 1t the sign "Durch-
gang Verboten" emo thoroughfare'D
they did not think 1T would be captur-
ed by party of glichmen, who
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
Brio. Gen. John p. soriven Retired.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Secretary Ba-
ker today granted application for re-
tirement of Brigadier General John p.
Scriven, chief signal officer OF the
army. Scriven has been in the service
since 1874. He probably will be sue
ceeded by Lieutenant Colonel George
o. Squier, assistant chief signal OH
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04

took part in the somme battle. Three
Of the Brftishers making thmselves at
home in the captured dugout are
seen in the picture. The shelter was
well built, and the roof was rein
forced with old railroad rails.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04

Durham.-Mrs. Lydia Hart, who on
Dec. 1 observed the 96th anniversary
Of her birth, died Monday. She leaves
children. grandchildren and great
grandchildren,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04

steamship Chemung. ON that day
torpedo from an Austrian submarine
sank his ship in the Mediterranean
off the coast OF Spain. But Duny
would lower the American flag at the
order of the submarines commander.
The captain was not at all diamny-
ed by his experience, and he said that
he would take out another vessel just
as soon as he could get one. He has
made several trips TO Archangel dur
ing the war; and submarines Go noi
scare him bit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04

Uncle Jed received two drawings too
late to compete, for they were not re-
ceived by him until December.
The picture of A Young Lady, by
Pauline Perry, age IS, of South Wind
ham.
The picture of An Indian, by Claude
Robinson, age IA, OF Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-04
LETTERS q ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,

Alice l. Purcell, of Colchester
thank you very much for the prize
book you sent me entitled. THE Mo-
tor Maids Arcoss the Continent" I
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-11
SUN Shines ON GREAT NORTHERN
HERE FIRST Time This SEASON

came II first. IL second and /? steer
age.
The grand total landing here today
was SIC. With the crew Of ga it
made the number Of souls on board
when she locked 750-a city in itself.
Cargo arriving, was 2066 tons, in
Guiding 43 automobiles many Of them
expensive and luxurious cars belong.
ing to passengers. Mail was 237 bags
from the coast and seven bags from
Hilo.
Little l0-year-old Master Fred
Nitchie. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Nitchey of Portland, came down with
pneumonia on board and was taken
to the hospital in an ambulance from
the liner. His condition is said not
to be serious
Chief Officer C. H. Wall, Chief En-.
gineer ". E. Russell and Special
Agent w. P. Metzler, the ships Sher.
lock Holmes. all reported a fine voy'
age. Metzler said Kilauea volcano
which he saw yesterday, is the sigh,
Of a lifetime now.