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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Pettyy.s. Kindness.


 TEere once lived in crowded city 8 woman with ten children. It was believed that her, husband. who was a soldier. had been shot in the war. and nov: she was a -widowJ;with all her children sees. s e-
 sThts poor woman. had .,ve.ys little raoney-to supply her large family. and each looked as thin as could. be. and the mother Il> better. s -,s One day she brought "a loaf of bread with the last Hit of money she had. When she came home her chill dreE put up their hands and begged for it., She. Sliced tsaands it was just enough for them; but the half starved mother, had only the crumbs to eat. None of her children were old enough the oldest being 10 years of age. ;. < tass ' ]. One, day a rather rich girl passed by ana saw them sitting on the, door steps begging for aims The. tossed q penny Co each. and a little more, to the mother. With the money the mother bought more food ;, Day: by day passed and. the children were around their another. asking for more food, when there WAS a gentle knock at, tHe door The mother think ing it. vas. thes owner -sof the poor house, shrunk hack and dared not go toS the door. Again the knock sound cd and this time the tirnid mother
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
The { Tfeasiure' Lseket.

Marion was g poor. little mother less child. whose only treasure was a locket. bearing her mo tners. picture.
 One day as she was walking along a ing home sshe discovered |. sker loss. then retracins her, cps, Snothing was to be found. Stricken with grief she returnedn home. Z ,Sss;ts@ -
 Little Johnny 1darion's ahrotfcr. ask
 Marion consented }tos 1tlsis. Going to the pond he eau Elnt two fishes, and bringing them home. Marien started to clean thena--fors s-f1anner.- Cleaning the biggest fish first, to; her utter sur
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Tine Boy Jeanne.

Jean Pierre. q little French boy, whose father had been killed while fighting for France. and his mother lived alone in little farmhouse, which had q nice garden around it. That is. it was nice garden until the Hun came; and Jeanne and his mother had to flee for their lives. 5'
 When the hated enemy had been driven toot JrAn and his mother re- turned to their beloved home: But alas! what a different place than when they had to leave it. They started bravely to do what they could to re- store it. ~
 They lived peacefully there for a few months when the news came that the poilus were iosing the; ground they had gained. and that the Germans were again advancing toward Paris.
 What unhappy news for Jean and his mother! But happy news came to replace it. The American sSammtes had come to pay their debt to France.
 One cold. rainy. dark night. when Jean and his mother were sitting in SSor the door, Mrs. Pierre jumped up and opened it. In walked a tall, bronzed man in khaki. who wore the insignia of a colonel. Madame" said tie man. addressing Mrs. Pierre in French. .-is there not a man here who can tell us the way to .N-? We have lost our way in the darkness"
 My husband" she replied was killed fighting for France and there is no man here I wish, T could do something for the Samuli es.'' .s
 @Thank@ you" said the man. and started for the. door. when Jean. his face flushed, ran up to him and cried: -Isknow every step of. the way to W. Let. me guide your men there.' 1 | The. officer looked doubtful. but fl : nallyf took Jean with him. Jean guided the soldiers safely to their French all lies, and returned home, his heart beating with giadness. Glad that the officer had stopped. at his door. and glad that he had helped serve France. ,'Vive La Fra nee" he shouted way ing his s'cap in the air. 'sSrive Ia Francei,' a t..s
 : Griswold.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
15S.9se.eoo buehels

ing returns. of 15S.9ss.aoO bushels forecast Friday.
 Although the decline is keeniy- -dfs appointing the report say-. e-fyenr's crop is the second largest fin the-'state's history, the 191A output of 1S0,S0o 900 bushels only exceeding it.
 Tho chief reason fora this failure was the abrupt change from tho wet, cool weather that prevailed last spring and summer 10 thef extremely high temperatures ten days. or two weeks before harvest. An excess of rain is also given as one Of tho chief causes for the poor showing made.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

The Registrars of Voters of the Town of Ledyard will be in session al the Town Clerks Office in said Town Friday, Aug. 8. 1919. from .12 o'clock m: to g o'clock p. m. for the purpose of making an enrolment of the legal voters of said Town, and for making such. changes in the enroilment Hsl last perfected as provided for in Chap ter ST of the General Statutes.
 B. T. AVERY.
 . G. A. MONTGOMERY. 4 Registrars of Voters. Dated at Ledyard, July se 1sts.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Tho Eirst RutterclIn.

A pot of gold was hidden at the end of the rainbow. One day a selfish man found it. He poured the gold pieces into a bag and ran to the woods to hide it. He did not know that there was a hole in the bag. The gold pieces fell out and lay shining in the grass. IT. ~. did not want the selfish man to. find then. so she charged them into flow CTS for the children. These flowers were yellow and the fairy. called them buttercups. G
 -ss EDITH LEE Age
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Norwich.
An American Hern.

In our history book we read of the great number of American heroes. Who has not heard of Washington, Lincoln, Grant and many others?f It would be impossible to name them. all. Although we have never heard their names. we feel a thrill of admiration and awe: but this is in the past. Let us turn to the present.
 There are Pershing, Diaz and many more. Are they not true American n patriots? As I turn over the list i7 my mind I-cannot help thinking our president. Woodrow Wilson. is a hero. Did he not make wonderful speech in congress that has been read and praised throughout the world; and it will be put down in history. Did he not make a splendid reply to Pope. Benedict; that also will be re- 1ienbered. Has he not done his best toward the welfare of America?
 I repeat it. President Wilson Is the hero Of 1919.
 PATRICIA REILLY, Age 1s.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07

There was once little girl named Laura. Laura lived with her parents in France. Her parents were very poor and sometimes did not have enough to eat. -~
 Near Laura's house was an immense woods. Laura had just carried her fathers supper and was taking short cut through the woods when she saw . faint light in the distance. She went closer and saw an old shack She peeped in the broken window and saw three men counting stolen money.
 She quickly ran and told the men In the village. The robbers were soon taken to jail and Laura was given a large reward. and soon grew rich
 MARY PETRONE. Age F.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Ruth,s .XAeaxian.

We are having nice vacation < :, go out and pick raspberries and have a shortcake for supper. ,s
 have two brothers., Uncle sent them a pair of Belgian h2res and VIC think they are pretty. 4.. We have a little Banty that has got
 RUTH B. PHILLIPS. Age g.. { New Londonr +7F
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Only One Cent.


 Uncle Harris was carpenter and had a shop in the country. One day he went into the barn where Dick and Joe were playing with two tame pigeons.
 Boys he said. "my workshop ought to be swept every evening. Which of you will undertake it?, I am willing to pay 8 cent for each sweep ing"
 "only cent" said Dick WHO would work for a cent?"
 T will" said Joe. "A cent is better than nothing" So every day when Uncle Harris was done working in the shop Joe would take an old broom and sweep it. And he dropped all his pennies in his tin savings bank.
 One day Uncle Harris took Dick and Joe to town with him. While he went to buy some lumber they stayed in a toy shop where there were toys of every kind. What fine kites." said Dick. T wish could buy one"
 "Only ten cents.'' said the man back Of the counter. ssT kAmt-s>ua-a cent" szSl Daca
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07

7<.-I have fifty Ger. tss,,'2 i'd Joe .and think Twill B f1Ss that bird sktfa.,f
 How did you get fifty cents!. asked Dick < s-.f f51sss e4.s: Y Y '
 By sweeping thea shop. ; answered open my bank pntii this moxning. n
 Joe bought the bird kite and a f1ne large knife. while Dick went home without ,1sthih s, s:but 5she had learned very glad to sweep the shop whenever Joe would let him. even though he re- ceived for his work only a acent r
 LYDIA DUGAS, Age; Ii.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
THE WORDS OF THE SUN.

what does the bright round sun seem to say, As it rises at the dawn of day? Wake <up. little children, 'tis time for school, To do your very best. make it rule" What. does the red sun seem to say AS it sinks at the close of day? If today you were tied by failures chain, . Remember. tomorrow. try. try. again"
 Freda Baker.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
.PoETRY.
THE SPICE. 5. BOX

THE SPiCE-BOH.
 The spice box Is a mice. box:
 Hike to peep within. s,. : Like to sniff each fragrant vhiff. .Ie like play I'm far away
 In h4inys islands sweet, Mid spicy trees that woo the breeze, With spice roots at my feet This cinnamon once grew upon ? z .Asfree in Borneo, The inner hark. low nicely, mark, They. stripped and rolled it-so! These fragrant cloves, in Java's groves As flower buds they grew:
 EoE. Aplncked -and dried, OCT oceans
 They come, my dear.E to ,you. Oh. ginger hot, you're, not forgot. think you're from Jamaica; h dusty brown you. come.to town
 As sober as a Quaker: Root of alreed you were, indeed, You love to bite, yet not in spite;
 Oh. no. in friendship true! i c>ssia and mace must find their
 Mace, is: the nutaaeg's sheath. 'i9. And nut.ness grow on trees, you ,4.The tropic skies beneath. s...,s Sweet ailspice next I ind. per
 plered-
 It's real name is pi1nento;. -.r. Its powdered seeds fulfill our needs with aromatic scent, oh, Then let me learn and wisely turn To use each punsent spice; This very minute I'll begin it.
 Make, mother. something nice.
 Celia Cook in Youths Companion.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
pfsshsd;enee.

One. day, Ruth asked sher mother if she could go out to lpfas,.x sts-ss,. F. ,. Her mother said ~ es, but not. to gs away ss-'5 's 5.>~sss '-,7. Es,-. z Ruth took, her eStts andsswzleelnt, to MT. MacGresor's field wheke4the goat was. When she got theresz She Kitchen tho goat to the cart The xoat began to run.s He tipped over the cart and Ruth
 Rutlt's father came S.aiong at that minute and picked her up.k unhst ched the goat and S-axged Ruth horne.
 She said she would never d1sobey a gain. -.. x Y y v s.fs.;a|- f@
 ESTHER MAE Age ,. <
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
COULD NOT STOP THE HEADACHES Until She Tried ''fruf-a-fires" Cor Fruit Liver TabIets)
1l9 CoRuRr Sr.. Sr n,


 ''I feel I must tell you of the great benefit I hare received from your wonderful medicine, 'Fruit-a-tiTes'. IhaYe been 8 sufferer for many years from Y5oLert HeEl1eEss, and could get no permanent relief. . A frieRd advised me to take Fruit s-6ves' and I did so with great success and now am entirely free of. Headaches, thanks to your splendid medieiHe".
 MRS. ALEXANDER SHAW, 5cc. & box, 6 for $2. 50, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price, hg FRUIT-A-TIvES Limited, .0GDE1@URG, E. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07

prise she found her loclset in the Ash :q She stehped< at once and, sat. down crying with Joy. The fishes laid there Marion so enjoyed having found her choicest treasure could .s do nothing but enjoy having. it again. 5Fs FLORA BIBEAU. Age 12.
 Plainfeid. sg5-5s
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Kan.as .wheat crop L..s.

A decrease of more than 7o,ooo, 900 bushels in the Kansas wheat crop is Kansas state board of agriculture. The June report indicated a yield of 229,- 719, 900 bushels. as against a total es- timated production. based on thresh-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
] vnele eeetse.I 2, ,irs N , I::3.M .r,,s L.nd.

When E. was in the treAebcs'' said Uncle. George .toe Boo, and Alice. ...I heard many sound ds which frightened
 "one day T was appointkd to % over No Mans -Easd. ifree. other sol diers and I started to go. We wer4 dressed in German clothes and were to be spies-9ssA '.E,- y's
 After. a few days Sat the German trenches: I had many papers. So my friends. and I decided to change our clothes and go , back st As we were nearing they trenches 8 bullet killed one of my *friehds... ,,as
 ..We gave .eur-pApers to the officers and were .praisgd ff6rs our bravery.
 We were awarded badges like this one,' said Uncle Ge~a1ast he showed them his badge. IDA LH'sCHITZ. Age II.
 UrcasyilIe
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
What carranza Needs.

Carranza looks like a man who had beaten the barber out of about 1, son slaves. What he should have now is mighty close one.-Los Angeles Times. @
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Rslas ssr Ysuns writsrs.

| Write plainly on one side of the pApAr only, and mum Der. the pages.
 g. Use pen. and ink, not pencil
 8. Short and pointed articles VIII Ae g1ven prererence. Do not use ever. z5e words. s.s4 = 4. Original stories or letters only gfil Dc used .<
 S.- .Wxites your name. age and ad-. dress platnIy at the bottom Of the stcrT. eaa isstii
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07

Marriages to the number of 10000 took place in Hungary last spring, about four times the number for the same period last year. .G
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
c.pt..tii,aI :. ....sokM.il.5fne.

A command CT. Eiaos locked over the submarine defenses at 'W;nisseTi1ie had spent the mornin g. istrietinZ sthe mine sweeper's crew in their duties. es,i .sNow you see" he said. lingering his models. s,--.Y eus ram 2 Snbrna rsn . like this. Do you wantst 2 ask any aues-
 S "Piease, Z. sir $. hat shall dos if, see a ssuhnna1iFe z. E sszs
 The ,iffstructor Eaxed at. sggtfie man with sparks coming @oIt, Of htss eyes.
 4"Dc!'' rcared the instructers whs nsshe c found htsa voiee. De. .tse e. d bJ < Why. follow it.shorne aRd take it's name and address! !" sesas4 t5 .sgs's .ass @ < 7. .'s:% a-SHAROLD NELL Asee 1883
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE.
Boys and Girls Department

Lucky, the Boy Scout
 Lsianehe Montgomery of Griswold Six Little Bunkers at Grandpa Ford's.
 S-FIora Bibeau of Plainfield-The Six Little Bunkers- at Uncle Fred'S.
 The winners of prize books living in the city may call at the business office of The Bulletin for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday.
 LETTERS OF AckNoWLEDGMEN
 Everett Thornton of Jewett City Received prize book and I am pleased with it. Enjoy it very much.
 : Louise Jerome of Plainfield-Words cannot express the thanks flor that lovely prize book you sent me. I have read it and I liked it very much and hope may be able to earn another.
 Rose Jane Barstow of Plainfield-I thank you very much for the prize book you sent me entitled Boy Scouts in Italy, s
 Eieanor Mary Byrne of Norwich--I n ish to thank you very much for. the prize book that you sent me. have read it and found it very interesting.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
The Brave Eey.

The Brave Boy.
 There was once boy who longed to go to war. His father would not let him go because he was too small.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Nhles Had the Most Right to .ths Re.


 On a recent visit to 8 city while shopping with my mother I happened to notice a little boy with a home made cart filled with k;ndling. and an extra wheel in back il. case of erner- sency. He. was pulling his load Il to- wards home for his: mother to get supper ready, for the family. Among tt.e1n were, two boys just home from overseas. kens se-s 7 ssss. k [. When half wayt.down the street. big Fierce Arrow9 99carne footing down thesstreet, seated in which was rich gentierahn and i1tss chauffeur. ; .ssEhe GeFtien1an when seeing him ordered Finn outnof the, road. but the sidewatlsss v ere sLii gh and 1t was im- possible for hir, toYget his load on the sidewalk: feo he 4SranAined' in the street which, ma de. the rich man very atsrr.s c =. z, x ttsss: sr-- rae rich man was notsexpecting any boys from the front because lie, had r1os boys to send. and if he sd.d he would Hind some other place for them. sTter kTe-eI wondered Who had the most right in the road. ' IRENE EVANS, Age 12. 't x piairifieldS " --7'-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Little Maryaeld.'

Little AarygeId. was pretty little girl with golden hair and blue eyes. Little M4ryEoid was as naughty as she was pretty. She would not obey her nurse. but in spite. of. her nauEhti- ness she loved her nurse.&s
 One day rursey was very i'll. and little. Mar-!d was, very sorry for what she s.a done to her nurse. The following oay the doctor said nursey would not recover. and little MarygoId went to. nursey,s chamber without per mission. AS she entered nursey call ed her.
 AaTygold went to her
 DO not weep for me. child" said nurse in a fai-t voice
 Nursey then gave me her hand which kissed. Then she told me that T. was never to be naughty.
 l gave her my promise never to be naughty. =. r t-,a .'".
 After this. nursey gave me a ring, saying. tkeep it always and when you are naughty think of me- Then nutScy 0len.4--. ~7.Ns ,.-s -+1 septsthe ring apd%every time I was .sna4ghty,sIsa< a<.xed at it and said. \ must keep ;>y. promise I was never naughty again, ". '.{t . ~ NOEI,11 AZ A1ERCIER
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
Laura,s Aduenture

EDITH LEE, Age
Evening journal., 1919-05-08
MAY DEMAND PLACE
IN THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS

PARIS, May Omitted Press)-That Germany will - make
known her decision regarding the peace treaty wen wn% nT % Al
Aready reduced to virtual military naval Impotence the
additionally face the prospect of economic
they dare refuse the terms presented to them at y
council of the bg three has begun preparation OF
plans under which more rigorous blockade nsn o
during will be camped down Germany IN the event OF
Premier cemeneeau his speech yesterday made plain that
Allies prepared the treaty as the 1eman
make known decision regardless of the day this occurs
"The penipotentiares will know that they have the
maximum period Of is days which present in English and
French their written observations the whole OF the treaty. no
delegates entitled send their reply particular headings
of the treaty, to ask questions regarding them u. m
peme council (bg FOUR will send their answer IN writing to the
German delegation and determine the period within which the ''
81 wish add that when receive observations 1 from ON
days give We shall at proceed
in the way indicated in this document
The reply of Foreign Minister Brocdor head OF the
German commission much greater length than had been
cpsted Possibly the sensational portion of his speech was
virtual demand for immediate admission OF Germany to the
"ony if the gates of the League thrown open
to all who without food the aim be attained and the dead
will have died IN van, he declared "A which
sstance Nobody capable of subscribing with good
science, for will not be possible OF uhmen Nobody could be
able to take upon himself the guarantee OF " execution n'n 0usn'
Shortly conclusion of the meeting the Trianon Palace
made of the big threes decision
regarding disposition of mandaores over former German colonies
Great Britain and France will make joint
the League regarding the future of Togoand and the
CAMERON
British will exercise mandate German East Africa
and Pleasant Island.
Japan will control Pacific islands north of the
equator -
Other colonies will be apportoned British do
minions follows;
German Southwest Africa the Union cf South Africa Ger
Islands, New Zealand and German Pacific Islands
of the equator exclusive of the Samoans and Pleasant Is
lands to Australia.
Humiliation, defeat ragedy-al the darker tmoions possible
human obsequous admission of their
and finally defiance and claim of place equals That
sen emotions their first appearance
at Versailles since 1871
Deepest silence regned the conference the Trainon
Evening journal., 1919-05-08
WILSON WILL NOT
URGE SENATE TO
Endorse BIC 8
u. S.. Great Britain, France
Alliance Will Be Presented
Without Recommendation
OBJECT IS TO save
FRANCE FROM ATTACK

PARIS, May United Press. )-Presi-
dent Wilson viii make no recommended
tion regarding the proposed defensive
alliance OF the United States, Great
Britain and France when IL is submitted
TO the Senate for ratification, IL was
learned today.
The proposed alliance, il Is urder-
stood. will he laid before the Senate
simultaneously with the peace treaty
at the special session Of Congress called
for MAY ~. The President will not re-
turn 10 Washington until the treaty is
signed, IL was learned authoritatiNely
today.
Official announcement OF the proposed
alliance Yesterday stated that:
~In addition 10 the securities afforded
in the treaty Of peace, the President OF
the United states has pledged himself
10 propose TO the Senate of the United
States. and the Prime Minister OF Great
Britain has pledged himself TO propose
10 the Parliament of Great Britain an
cnaaaemcnt subject 10 the approval o
the council OF the league OF nations Il
come Immediately 10 the assistance %
/ France In ease Of unprovoked attack b.,
Germany
II was this pledge. II Is understood
I that caused France 10 reduce her de
mand for territorial security along ih'
Rhine and 20 fail To press her amend
ment 60 the league covenant providing
for an international military staii.
Evening journal., 1919-05-08
ANNOUNCE SHIFT OF
PROBATION CHIEFS
Frank Stout to Be County
Official: Halleck S. Ray
is S. P. c. c. Official
FORMER In ONE
OFFICE 81 YEARS

Frank Stout. for % years special
agent OF the S.~p. q. C., and FOR the
past seven years probation officer OF
the deserti0n and nOn-support court,
was appointed probation officer for
New Castle county by the judges Of
Superior Court today. Mr.. Stout, who
will assume his new duties at once
under an act OF the recent General
Assembly. in ali likelihood VII resign
as special agent OF the childrens so
clety at The meeting OF that body on
next Tuesday.
The act creating The position Of
county probation officer fixes O salary
OF $500 a year.
Halleck :. Ray, WHO for The past
five and a half years has been assistant
probation officer under Mr.. stout, has
been appointed 90 The position made
vacant by the promotion OF Mr. stout.
Mr.. Ray has been a hard worker in the
office. Tie position of probation ON
Ger OF the non-suppOrt and dCscriiOn
court. 90 which Mr.. Ray has been pro
NOTED was created under an act ~ The
General Assembly OF 1913. and pays a
salary OF si200 a year 10 addition 10 the
salary paid By the chlldrcn's society.
While the appointment Of the two
officials makes a vacancy IN Tie oiilce OF
assistant probation officer. which is yet
10 be- filed by the judges Of superior
Court, IL was said today that number
OF applicants had fllri applicat ons for
the place. J. Albert oliver. a former
letter carrier, is being mentioned for
the Office.
Evening journal., 1919-05-08
TAKE POWDER suit
TO SUPREME COURT
Alfred /. dupont and Other
Plaintiffs Apply for
Writ of Certiorari
SEEK TO REVERSE
TWO LOWER COURTS

The suit over the sale Of T. Cole
man duPont's stock in Z. I. dupont dc
NemouFs Powder Company TO pierre
:. dupont and his associates compris-
ing the dupont Securities Company was
appealed yesterday 90 the United. States
Supreme Court by Philip +. dupont. Al
fred /. dupont and others who com
prise the plaintiffs and who have lost
in the United STATES District Court and
In the United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals.
The Supreme Court was asked yester-
day Go grant a writ OF certiorarl by VIII
liam A. Glasgow, Jr., Henry p. Brown
and Robert Pennington. attorneys FOR
Philip +. dupont, Alfred I. dupont and
other stockholders in the powder com
pany who comprise, The plaintiffs.
Should a writ OF certiOrari be granted,
the case would 20 before the Supreme
Court FOR review, but II a writ should
be denied the big powder suit would
be terminated.
The petition recites the allegations OF
the original suit, the decision OF Judge
Thompson In the District Court. under
whose ruling q special meeting OF
stockholders was held. presided Oyer
by Daniel o. Hastings as master. at
which the stockholders = voted over
whelmingly in favor Of Pierre :. du-
Pont and his associates; and also re-
cites the argument before the Circuit
Court OF Appeals. which sustained the
decree OF the court below in favor Of
Pierre ;. dupont and his associates.