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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
GROWING THIN

"Come frf,'' said Mrs. Connery to the across the-hal1 neighbor. She led the way to the living room, and sank ex- haustedly upon the huge over stuffed davenport.
 What's the nnatter?" inquired the neishbor, proffering a plate covered with a white napkin
 Mrs. Cofnerry looked volumes What is it ?" she inquired. in hollow tones.
 'Huckleberry mullins, all buttered. piping hot" the neighbor announced triurnphantly.
 Mrs. Connery groaned. "Talze them away-ddick!" she sfrieiSed.
 The neighbor arose in offended %f- lence. Mrs. Connery faced her tragic ly.
 'Sit down, I'll have to tell you-but don't you dare breathe a word of it.. I'm redueing-Pm on a diet"
 The across -hall-neighbor's face cleared.
 You poor dear! I don't blame you for throwing fit when I handed you those mullins. But why? I never thought you minded being so- I mean you are.'
 Say stout and be done with it-say fat for all that care" said Mrs. Con- nery grimly. T don't mind it because I didn't have sense enough to know I was I was just happy and con- tented. like some f1reside tahby. un- til"
 "Yes?'' prompted the neighbor in Fterestedlr.
 'T'iI tell you the whole thfne-it will be a relief to tell some one. You know that afternoon you wanted mo to go to tie matinee with you, and told you an old friend of mine was coming over from the south side and I couldn't? Well. she came. and that's he la peaceful day I've had since. The tkings; that woman said about fat peo- pie in general and me in particular.
 "She even went so far as to insfn uate that John didn't care for stout lanky girl in his office. She Knew be- they sold their farm and John was their agent You know I never TO down to Johns ofice-wcn1en hanging around their husbands during business hours always did disgust me.
 "Of course. really didn't believe her She's the leanest thing you ever saw Fut that night I asked John what Kind of a looking girl his stem osrapher was. and you should have heard him. Said I was all the May Irwin he needed, SO he got slim. dark girl in his office. And when asked him whether he thought T was too stout-wl1y. I never believed he could be so brutali"
 'Oh-h and we all though MT. Con- nery was the incest man." the neigh bor sympatnized.
 's4e is," snapped Mrs Connerv .But he jYst didn't Ike fat women' But the next morning I began reduc-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
JAPANESE SHIPPING.

Much errcourasefner1e has been se- cured through the prospects of a suc- cessfuI cuInfriation of the negotia- tions between this country and Ja- pan relative to the acquisition of ad- ditionaI shipping. This has been tenn porarily knocked in the head by the announcement which comes from To- kio to the effect that the deal is all of but this does not necessarily mean that a renewal of tlie efforts will not accomplish what is desired.
 Japan cannot overlook the fact that it is one of the nations in the entente group. It therefore has q part to play in bringing the war to successful conclusion at the earliest possible mo- ment. It has said that it cannot send an army but it cannot. permit the statement tc go forth that it cannot contribute through it's shipping. What this country wanted to arrange, as the result of the embargo placed upon the sending of steel to that country, is the transfer of ships to the United States at a fair figure everything con- sidered in return for ship steel which would be released to that country. That Japan is not willing to accept s175 a ton for it's vessels because other sales have been made at $500 a ton may be reasonable but Japan should that it would not be re- ouired to pay the top prices for steel but only those which this country pays. Such in view of the fact that Japan has the means for turning out many ships at a low price and quickly cannot be overlooked. And it is this feature of the matter which will doubtless get increased emphasis as the negotiations are renewed, even if there has to be some readjustment as to prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
GENERAL MAupE.

Prime Minister Lleyd George of Great Britain had every reason to state that the country naourns the loss of one of its most valiant sons and to refer to lieutenant General Sir Fred l. erick Stanley Maude as "a great lead : CT of men and cominander of the first rank"
 General Maude's death at this time is a serious blow to the British opera tions in Mesopotarnia but he passes away at a time when victory stands forth prominently as the result Of his Seneralship. General Maude has f1s- ured prominently as a leader of the British troops in the present war He had previously demonstrated that he possessed the material of which real leaders are made and it was his rec ord which caused his selection to car " on the offensive which has proved such a success in Mesopotamia. Great credit was gained from the praise worthy tanner in which he removed the British forces from the GAllipoli peninsula after it had been decided that nothing further could be gained in the effort to fierce the Dardanelles and there was confidence in his abi1- ity when he was sent to retrieve the defeat which the British forces had eAPcf1eHCSQ Ofi the IASEfS ne OT~ ganized his expedition with full rec ognition of the mistakes which had been made in the first attempt to take Bagdad and the manner in which he has forced back the Turks is bound to be one of the brilliant accomplish ments of the war. His death cemes at the height of his career but there are reasons for believing that he has plan ned so we'll that his campaign can be continued without serious interrup- tion-
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ing. didn't have a single thing for breakfast but lemon juice and a cup of coffee, and there saS John eat ing wheat cakes simply loaded with butter and maple sirup-and he drank three cups of coffee and used just ooiles of cream: if there's anything II love it's butter and cream. And there I sat and drank mine black"
 The neishbor beamed with inter est. "Yes. and then"
 Well I went downtown and I was so weak from eating no breakfast that could hardly walk, and I went straight to a book store and bought an Eat and Grow Thin and I've made that book My Bible. I've lost Just peet much improvement under three weeks Then I've worked my neck back and forth, and sideways, uStiI it's almost cracked trying to get rid of this cute little double ehin-afld massaged my face with, ice.
 make the fat simply mett-but it doesn't Then I have to use sacchar- bread" (Mrs. Connery looked longing ly at the covered plate), mo fat, no butter, but plenty of greens and salads until I feel like a pet cow.' What does MT. Connery say about it ?' the neighbor inquired. "Say about it? He hasnt-even mo- ticed that I'm not eating. He just sits there and eats and eats, and says. This sure is some fine pork roast, Eliza, and the gravy-and brown pota- toes, um- -um.'
 'f1he diet says no potatoes. no pork, no gravy, so there I sit playing daint- ily with my piece of roast and potato, craving it and not daring to eat it. You can imagine the kind of disposition I have when dinner is over.
 And the other night was taking my exercises, rolling and bending ove-, and John was downstairs in the libra rU In [ much noise, when up the stairs he presence of n1ipd enough to roll on my knees and pretend that Twas hunting for my ring when he opened the door. He looked relieved when he saw what was doing. but said solemnly, Good graciousl - You're sure some heavy weight When you got down to hunt that ring the chandelier shook, and l thought you'd fallen, or something. With that being assured of my safety, he tottered back downstairs. Now I take my exercises in the morning."
 How long will you keen it up?" in auired the neighbor
 Goodness only kriows, I have fo lose thirty pounds before I'm back to normal
 Well, I'll remove temptation smiled the across the-haIl neigIfbo- picking up the plate as she rose to leave.
 Do" groaned Mrs. Connery, 'and the next time you come in talk about baseball. the weather, short skirts. bathing suits-anything but something to eat,'-Echange
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
PROTECTING OUR INDUSTRIES.

There can be no surprise at the fact that .hs dyestuff industry in this country at the present time is show sn< remarkable results It is only what was to be expected. With the war serving to give those who are engaged in that business the protec- tion that is required to keep out cheap foreign competition and the chance tn get onto it's feet the American dye makers are not only producing goods for home consumption but they are sending them abroad. There is being estAbiished in the United States a business which the country has long needed and all because it is enjoying the same benefits which would be ob- taansd from proper tariff in it's fa- vrr.
 That this has opened the eyes of some people in regard to the policy of encouraging and sustaining such industries Is no more surprising than the fact that the venture has proved a suecess- This lesson in looking out for cur own needs. developing our own resources and aiding American labor is conclusive
 The industry as it is being carried on can be expected to flourish just as long as the war lasts. What will be done then IS a question. What ought tn be Gone fs perfectly plain Having been shown what the equivalent of tariff in it's favor will accomplish there should be no hesitation on the part of congress to pu. an end to the free trade policy and to see that this ms well as other industries are given the chance they deserve We can by no means look upon our dye making activities as limited to the period of Nkn war
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
LETTERS TO THE EDITO}
Words of Appreciation.

MT. Editor: Allow me to express my appreciation of your hearty and public spirited cooperation in the Y. M c. A Red Trian6e war work fund campaig1 which hasy5ust closed.
 While the cause was unQueStionably one of the most popular humanitarian movements this country has ever known. and was bound to call forth an enthusiastic response from the peo- p1e, it was nevertheless, essential that the value and scope of the Y. M. c. A. war work should be brought wildly before the nation through publicity channels-the greatest of which is the public press. Accept, therefore, our most sincere thanks for the generous space accord ed the campaign in your columns. and for the ihestimabie service you have rendered us and the issue for which we have been working.
 Very truly yours,
 JNO. K. ALLEN
 Publicity Director. Boston, Nov. 1e, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

and fighting abi1ity of the British un- der General Allenby. Turkey is not given to abandoning it's own territory unless there is a good and sufficient reason for it and that reason is per fectly apparent just at present in the Holy Lands.
 And the Accomplishments of the victors there are not to be disregard ed. They are not only forcing the Turks out of territory which they hate to lose but they are at the same time bettering their own positions and making it easier to get supplies through the places captured and they have secured the railroads which are bound to be a great aid in transport ing them and the array. The Turk ish losses mean more than Turkey is willing to admit .
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
TIRE PALESTINE CAMPAIGN.

IL is perhaps only natural that the Dficinl Turkish report concerning the advance of the British forces in Pal nEtins should belittle the accomplish lnarts of the army that is steadily pushing it's way up the coast. Turkey lE learning the German method of wfm4minE great things when victory .orzes it's way put Of giving the ene- ny little or no credit for Its success fnl operations It is likewise quick to turn a defeat ana the giving of Krnund into a strategic retreat and to aeciars as ik has done in its report LnAk such a move had already been slammed That plans were made for
 mnh a contingency cannot be doubted sMt If cannot be believed that Turkey ~oaid have suecessive1y given up 3e4rsheba. Eeza and Jana. according 10 prearransed plans unless it had AeAm fnrced tp d0 so hy the pressure
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 There cannot help beng extreme eratfhcatiqn throughout the country nf the success which has attended the efforts to raise the fund of s35, ,00e 900 for carrying on more extensively the rork of the '. M- C. A. in behalf of the soldiers It displays as nothing else could the recognition on the part nf the people benefited and those in- tereEted in them Of the service which is already being rendered and that which will be done through this add sd financial assistance.
 We are providing as fast as we can that which Is needed to make our boys better soldiers We are giving ed sustenauce and the required train- ing We are doing our best to make them fighters Such Is being done through the government but it is equally important that we should do more for them They have been taken from their homes and pleasant sur rcundings to render their service to the nation They are giving their all and it is vital that the country should see that insofar as it is possible that the hours when they are off duty should be made as interesting and comfortable as possible Their sur rouadings should be carefully protect cd and the social side of their army life looked after.
 This is the service for which the Y. M- C. A. Is admirably equipped. It is what has been undertaken on an ex- tansive scale already but there is need now. and there will be greater need Es the size Of the army increases, for more attention of this character and the country by its response has indi- caxed that 1t is ready and anxious to do its part And even though the campaign is closed no one need feel that his opportunity to aid in this work shaz been lost
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

Every man who has ever had ex- perience in a shipyard should volun- teer his services to the government at this crisis. Many other mechanics with general skill at tools could be used. Employers should be glad to let such men go and should promise to take them back to the old job when the war is over. It seems the height of folly to let this most essential part of our war work drag. It is up oarg man who can help to offer the neeaed assistance at this crisis. Meri6In Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
Froni the Commerce Reports.

Canad.Ss average yield of wheat this year is estimated al Is 3-4 busl% els to tte acre, as compared with IT bushels last year.
 An American made electric truck has been tried on the Wellington wa ter front, New Zealand, and is giv- ing satisfaction.
 Tn order to withstand the extreme ocld of winter in eastern Manchuria the natives wear a moccasin of cow hide sufficiently large to permit the feet to be swathed in long strips of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
rmo cnrLpnRN HAp cnorr

The two children Of J. w Nix. mer- chant. ..Clsveland, Ga, had cr9up last a giri of 5 years. Mir. Nix writes: "BotH got 50 ch9ked. gp they could hardly Foley's Honey and Tar and nothing else and 1t entirely. cured them" This reliable medicine should be in every nome for it gives immediate relief from colds coughs and croup. heals raw, infamed throat and loosens pElegm. The Lee & OsEood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Connecticut went tover the top" Tn the Y. M. c. A. fund. Connecticut seems to be in the habit of going be- yond the limit in subscribing the lib- erty bonds, and also in contributing to the country's expense account in the shape of income tax. In the mean time, Connecticut has silently listened
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society.

The Tagiiamento The National Geogra phic Society at Washington is- sues the following war geogra phy bull 1etin on the Tagliamento:
 "The Tagliamento River, whose flooded banks served as a rampant for the retreating Italians for only few days and which has now been crossed by the Austro German forces, is 2 stream of no value commercially. It
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

New prestige is attached to the po- sition of Connecticut school teacher since Woodrow Wilson has become president of the United states and George Clemen ceau spremfer of France. both of whom taught in thisN state.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

Every now and then we are re- minded that we are not obliged to get along without sweet things even though sugar Is to be had in micro scopic quantities
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

The opinion prevails among certain authorities that cur coast will yet have visit from the German U-boats. We must be ready to give them a warm reception when they come.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

Denmark is going to restrict it's exports to look out for itself It is a very wise conclusion and one which the American export embargo has un-. questionabIy influenced
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

The reason for the high price de- manded for certain shoes is that peo- pie insist upon style, and just as long as they are willing to pay they'll get the high prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

The firm in a Wisconsin town that offers to furnish coal for the winter to all who cannot pay faces the maifl- tenance of large force of inspectors
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

The man on the corner says: Few are so clever as to know all the trou- ble that tallkativeness gets people into.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

Japan reports a bumper rice crop but if transportation isn't available it will not do the rest of the world much good.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

That Texas soldier whose father has offered him $500 for every Ger man killed probably has visions of great wealth looming up before him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

Even those who like to dig over old ruins cannot have the heart to wish that the Germans would capture ven- ice.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

cloth and then to have soft, dry grass packed around them. The shoe ap- pears clnnlsy. but is warm, soft and almost water tight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

A wealthy New York woman has been fined ssso0o for smuggling dutia- ble goods into this country. It was none too large.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

and complete round up of the man iacs who now litter our highways with wrecks and naimed humanity.-An- sonia Sentinel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
A Wiae Forethounht.

A Western woman of S5 bought 1000 worth of Liberty Bonds. There's nothing like being well prepared for old age!-Boston Advertiser
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

When it cannes to facing his critics there was nothing of the Kerensly spirit shown by Premier Lloyd George
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

These meatless, wheatless, sugar. less days are not so bad now that we are getting accust omed to them.
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for recognition from the powers that be-politicaHy.- Press

A great deal has been printed To- cally and in the Connecticut press generally about Raoul LuEbery of Wallingford ard some people may think that state pride is making him unduly hero. Testimony to the con trary comes direct from John Adams, sergeant aviation pilot in the Lafay- cite escadrille, as the American air men in the French army are called Adams is 8 new York state man and being home on a furlough. stopped i,1 the office of the New York Sun to give some news of the American aifmen. Among other things heN said: "LufbeI.y is the. best American nier in the world That is now recognized in France. where they know. He is the seventh best ffier in the French serv- ice, which is pretty f1ossy rank for an American boy to achieve. No IS NunSesser, who succeeded Guynemer as the champion of champions. Luf- bery is a wonder. He has f5 German planes officially to his credit, and the boches are as afraid as the devil of him. Republican
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is impossible to tell one day in advance what the situation is going to be in Russia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21

Commissioners of Mctor Vehicles Robbins B. StseeIsel has not been in active in his campaign against the speed artists. who infest our hign- ways. even if up to the present tim, he has not rounded up all of the reck- less army that makes public trave! more or less unsafe. He is sizing up the 'enemy ard it is more than prob able that his Afforts in the near future will begin to lshow substantial results
 He has plenty of time to perfect his campaign and mobilize his forces. The travelling public will wish him luck
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-21
Views of the Vigilantes
THE TIM E.
By HiIdeerade Hawthorne of The Wig
 iIantes.

This is a great time to be alivei"
 You hear that said often. You have said 1t yourself beyond doubt. It Is a great time. The two power fullest ideas of the race are in colli- sion as they have never been before;
 we feel ourselves to be fighting for freedom against oppression. The torch of human liberty that has some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-06
THE PERILS OF A SCENARIO

too, sees possibilities in it it goes to
sort of board OF directors. who vote on
it. Then. if II passes that test, it is
sent TO the scenario department and
perhaps one idea alone il used But
it is for that idea which VIC must pay.
Our own men write the scenarios, but
they must have new material or which
to hang their stories.
I'VE are expected to turn out ono
big picture each week. One of the
large corporations is trying to turn
out two features and some short pict-
ures each week. Contrast this with
what theatrical managers have to do.
and you will understand why perfection
is so difficult TO attain"
When a scenario is completed il has
TO 60 through the same process 10
which the original idea was subjected,
and it is changed again and again.
Finally, when every one else is salts
fed it must be read and Endorsed by
the director. And then comes the
filming. during which period the whole
company sleeps with one eye open,
and often travels from Florida t. Can
ada and back again.
When a picture is finally completed
so far as the filming goes there begins
the real work 1t has TO be assembled.
and. according 10 Ray Brown. who is
the original assembly man, that is no
task for any one with a conscience.
Five reels is the popular length for a
picture, and when they reach the hands
Of the man whose duty it is TO make
the garment, lt the pattern. most Of
them arc ready TO run for at least two
hours without stopping for breath.
This, then. is the difficult task: To cut
out half Of the picture without making
it lose its interest or is continuity.
And the titles! Alas for the peace
Of mind Of him who essays to be
title writer. How sweetly and glibly
reads the title: Il do love you, Jack.
but fear father never will consent TO
our union" Then when the picture is
run of 1t is Jack and not Gladys who
is talking. and a brand new title has
TO BE- devised.
The more picture has TO be cut
the more comprehensive must he the
titles, for not only must they tell
what the people are saying, but they
must. without becoming pedantic, link
the scenes together.
An ordinary picture costs from $40
900 to $4,000. special feature may
cost from 100000 to 100000, or even
100000, which is said TO be the sum
expended on Intolerance"