Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

CWritten Specially For The Bulletin.)
 He has more wishbone than back bone" A western woman, it was, 1 believe, who evolved this statement concerning one whose failure in finan- cial matters had become quite a mat ter of expectation. Venture after Ven- ture had been tried only to prove un- successful, until his friends resigned themselves to the inevitable. and hear ing of some new undertaking on his part, would usually remark, There goes anther slice of his fortune. It is lucky his father was able to leave him so Well-provided. He evidently knew his sons lack of business ability. He, himself, had more backbone" Then came the sentence with which we be- gan "The son has more wishbone than backbone"
 We all know such people, well in tentioned, desirous of doing well but apparently meeting defeat on all sides If inclined to be pessimistic, they are likely to say. Luck is against me" If their temperament is hopeful, they look forward and eXclaim, Better luck next time" Such an one was Herbert Harrison. An ample inheritance from his father was so carefully protected and secured that Herbert could spend only it's income. A generous fortune had also come to him from his mother and her family. This being unre- stricted had slipped through his fingers, bit by bit, till only a small part remained.
 MT. Harrison saw each portion dis appear with the wistful comment, T wish I had known better than to in vest in that stock. l ought to have known there would be a slump in the market, but never, mind, I'll do better next time"
 There are many in every community like Herbert Harrison. They are sure they would have succeeded if things had only been little different. q wish,' say they, T could command more capital, l am so cramped for means" q wish I could see my way clear to a different line of trade" q wish my residence were in a different part of the city" Had they more backbone, the needful changes might be made. A piOus old colored preach CT at the South was once asked what he considered to be his besetting sin and replied that it must be a lack ot trust and faith, for he noticed when ever his prayers were not promptly answered, he tried some other plan oi work to accomplish what he desired He certainly did not lack backbone.
 Fortunately for the advance o1 business enterprise and scientific re- search, there are not and probably never will be lacking men and womer of backbone to furnish the power need ed to start the wheels of progress anC keep them in motion when started Think of all our vast army of invent ors and what they have accomplished for the world. Recall the leaders il reform and how their efforts have led to higher grades of life anC l thought. Call to mind the labors O. the explorer and the better knowledge of our planet resulting from his earn. estness in pursuit of facts, oftentime! at cost of much exposure and suffer ing on his part. What do we not owe to our statesmen, our missionaries our leaders in all directions, heroes al of them. and all using their energy | for the good of others.
 Dreamers they were sometimes call. ed, but in time their dreams turned into reality, though not always il their day, Some of them died in dis