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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
MAJOR HIGGINsoN's APPEAL
New England Expected to Take $500 uuo,OoO of Liberty Bonds and Cannot Blush Before the World,

Major Henry L. Higginson of Boston has issued this appeal. directed es- pecially to people of New England as
 For the sake of Freedom and Civil izat1on, we have entered into this war and have a principal part to play in It. Men are forthcoming, and we must see to it that we are not more tender of our dollars than of our men,
 The small people-tte wafe-earners the farmers are taking the Liberty Bonds freely. thus putting into use the little sum of money which they
 may have in their pockets or in their o-d teapots. They are not giving their money, but are simply investing it Tor their future Hundreds of peo- pie are foregoing present plea surcs in order to take these bonds, and in that way are doing themselves and fhelr country great good: s-- 5neso small sums will add up to a large sum.
 All the money, whether used for our own government or loaned to Eu- rope, will be spent in this country, to be used in our daily business and for our daily needs, and will go to the farmers and ali men and women who work for profits or wages From all this work the small and large capi- talists will get excellent returns. In short, these Liberty Bonds may well ity for the money will not be eaten or destroyed. but simply used to greater advantage.
 Do people Of fair means fully re- aiize that they must, for their own safety. their own honor, and for the sake of the whole world take the Liberty Bonds largely, and pledge their credit 10 take more? If they do not, and thus endanger the bril- liant success of the loan, they there by give aid and comfort to their enc mics, and lengthen the war. The central powers are watching to see port of our government, and they will take or lose heart by our attitude of today.
 Beyond all the material yoints lies the fact that we are in a terrible war for liberty and civilization, and that we must win at any cost. We are fighting for our own beliefs and prin- ciples and fighting for cur own homes. Many people do not think that these homes are in danger, but they are woefully mistaken in this be- lief; and if we were to fail-to lose our homes, or hold them only at the will of conquerors-life would be val ueless. Our soldiers are offering their lives. and may lose them. We are offering our money, and cannot lose it, unless we fail in this war. In the latter case, We should have to pay a huge indemnity. The most vigor- ous prosecution of the war today will give us an early victory.
 New England is expected to take $500, 100000 Of these bonds. and can not blush before the world
 I ask every man and woman to take large lot, and then subscribe for more, knowing that he or she will pay for them by and by. I ask this for our safety, our honor our homes 1 ask it that today we may give our troops the best arms, the best am intuition and clothing and care, Let us insure to our children all the lib- erty and happiness that we ourselves have had.
 Our country is in danger! Let us guard it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

founding of St. Augustine, the first American continent New Cadiz was abandoned when the pearl fisheries ceased to be profitable.
 "Nargarita fell a prey to the notor- ious freeboote- Lope de Aguirre in 1561 and many years later was again ravaged both by the English and the Dutch. In Venezuela's war of inde- revolutionists and as result were cruelty punished by the Spaniards. When the country's freedom was fn- ally won the is.ls nd was rewarded for it's aid by being made q part of the district known as Nueva Esparta (New Sparta).
 The fisheries of the island are ex- tremely profitable, the catches being made on a wholesale scale with nets manned by from 150 to 200 natives each. Twenty five tons of fish have not infreqr11tly been the catch in a single haul During the season of nine months a single net often yields 225 tons of fish. From the sharks and other non edible fish the natives make an oil for lighting their houses and vanishing their boats.
 "The birthrate on the island is quite high, and the death rate is low, owing being an increase in population which outruns the resources of the land, nee essitating a considerable percentage of efnigrat ton each year.
 "Asunci.n is the capital of the is land with a population variously es- tiinated at from 1000 to 5000. The chief port is Pampatar, on the east coast, 150 miles due west of Port of Spain, Trinidad
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
MERCHANT FLEET OFFICERS.

This country has experienced its shortcomings in the way of a mer- chant marine. It has felt the handi- cap which comes from the lack of vessels to carry supplies to the na- tions with which it Is allied and it has had reasons for dep1oring the fact that it is not better equipped to produce a greater tonnage of new ships in a short period of time, but all this is going to be of benefit in overcoming such conditions in days to come.
 But in addition to this shortage in ships and the lack of 9 sizable mer- chant marine, this country is now ex- perienctng a lack of seamen to man it's vessels, and officers to guide the ships to such an extent that it is prepared to let down the bars and make less rigid regulations for the qualification of officers. The plan is to encourage the training of men. who show an inclination and an ability to master the art of navigation, to be- come junior officers, that they may be more rapidly advanced to the re- sponsible duties of handling the com mercial vessels of this country It is almost as bad not to have officers to take care of the ships as 1t is not to have the ships.
 It is necessary that those who are being put in line for promotion should have some knowledge of the theory of navigation as that they should have some practical experience in handling a ship. The nautical schools have been doing good work in preparing men for such positions but their pro duct has not been sufficient to meet the requirements, and it is necessary now to turn to the hard school of ex- periepce for help. The requirements for officers are necessarily severe. It is important that they should be if safety of lives and property is to be insured, but there arc many young men who are eager to learn, and. no doubt can learn to be successful navi- gators under the proper guidance by putting in some hard work even though they have not had the excel lent and important training which nautical school affords. Such method of making officers simply calls for increased care.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
SETTLING NAMES CASE

exasperation. What do you want to know about 1t
 The girl laughed purring1y. Well I want to know who's going with who-ard everything about it." Why. I told you it was just the regular crowd-Jim and Bert and Ole and all them fellows, and they're going to take their regular girls l suppose I ain't asked 'eEn.'
 "oh!" said the girl. She fdgeted with her huff again, smoothing and batting it. "Who did you say Name Callahan was going with?"
 For the lands sakes!" calculated the young man innpatiently. T didn't say who she was going with. I didn't even say for sure she was going at ar just said I supposed she was going that ain't saying I know anything more about her intentions than the next one. What makes you so crazy to know?''
 bridled indignantly. T should think could ask innocent question without having you snap me up all the time. You might just's well come right out you're going to take Name to the dance. I guess you got 9 right to if you want to, and everybody knows you're crazy about her" She turned could see nothing but the tip of pink ear. His jaw dropped.
 Crazy about Name Callahan" he echoed. Well. for the lands sakes." He stopped abruptly and the ghost of sni.e began to curve his lips. Say, what are you trying to do? Kid some body? Why, I wouldn't look at Name Callahan if there wasn't another girl on top the earth. Why, I never no more thought about asking her to go to the dance with me than nothing. Why, I bet I wouldn't ask her if there wasn't another girl anywhere. Why, she can't dance no more than nothing, and, say, if I couldn't find somebody that was easier to look at than her, I'd give up.'
 He was silent while the train bump ed into and out of station and when he spoke again there was q diff ferent tone in his voice-a new, cheer ful little ring of happiness.
 Say. Nell" he said, now that dance we was speaking of. I don't anything like what you could cali swell about it. Just a nice common jolly crowd of fellows and danes, but say, Nell, if you'll come with me I'll pet you we show you a peach of time all right I say, Nell, vii you go with me? I'd be awfully glad if you would, Nell.'' His fingers made a tentative motion toward the hand that was nearest to him and she hastily buried it in her huff. Her eyes met his obliquently for a moment. Then they dropped.
 Why. sure. I'll go. Jim," she said softly. T should say. I'd just love to "-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
LETTERS TO TIE EDITOa
Not a Dry May.

MT. Editor: In a recent letter Cloud Digger states that his prediction of a dry May was verified. Now as a mat ter of fact the record of the weather bureau at Hartford, and also that of G. J. Case of Collinsville, Conn, show a precipitation somewhat in excess of the average for May. But of course Cloud Digger will not deign to notice an inconvenient fact like that. It is much more agreeable to talk about those five generations of sea captains who never lost ship and the prosper ous farmers of 50 years ago who psa mt ed in either the old or the new of the moon.
 My congratulations to Mrs. T. of Voluntown, and may she continue her good work. She certainly has Cloud Digger's number
 Respectfully,
 FARMER. Windham, June II, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

son to do so or not. Instead of put ting up the bars, New York appears to be taking them down, for other states have long since found the only wise course to pursue is to in sist upon those who are going to drive automobiles having a certain amount of instruction and demonstrating their ability and fitness, for with the steady increase in the number of cars it is plain that too much care cannot be insisted upon if the highways are
 soingto be made more safe instead of more dangerous.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
REGULATING THE AUTO DRIVERS

It doesn't make any difference where it is, whether it is the center of metropolitan district or country highway. unless the operator of an automobile knows something about the job which he is handling and has tho disposition to respect the law, the requirement that the operator must hold a license amounts to very little Getting such license is invariably cheap and it is decidedly easy if all that is required is to make applica- tion and the privilege will be extended but that does not contribute to the safety of the highway.
 Yet that is apparently what the state of New York has done in the law which was recently passed by the legislature to go into effect the first of August In accordance herewith everyone who holds the steering wheel of a motor car must apply for a license or registration card, the cost of which will be a dollar, but there will be no questions asked or test made as to the efficiency of the per son in being given the right to assume such a responsibility. It will mean that every one driving a car must be listed but all that stands between in- experience and experience. according to the New York idea, is the long green.
 But just how that is going to fur nish any protection for other users of the highways is difficult to see, or how it is going to make those who operate an auto more careful is equally ob- scure. If this law is correctly under stood it would seem as if it was bound to work just the opposite to what it was intended for there is no bar to each and every individual running a car provided he can get the machine to operate, whether he is a safe per-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The tall young man with callouses on his hands edged the fraction of an inch nearer to the girl with the light straw hat, who was snuggled up in the corner of the elevated car.
 Did you know there was going to be a dance over to our club Saturady night?" he asked.
 "Sure, I knew it." reJoined the girl indifferently. She gave her huff a little whirl and regarded the fluffed up fur critically.
 Isn't this queer?' she remarked; T don~. believe this nuff's going to last me through the winter. It looks kind of shabby now.'
 "Is that so?" the young man looked as if he felt the rebuff. T thought it looked real swell myself" 'T don't know it's got anX cause to look swell.'' answered the girl caus- tically. Goodness knows it was cheap enough. It only cost $20.' She f1uffed up the huff again, then smoothed it
 You like swell things. don't you, Nell?" the young man asked, regard ing her half averted face rather wist- fnls pases Aod too dSnt Koq ss non? to go to swell
 Sure I do," Nell assured him. I'm crazy about 'em. I'd rather go with out things than not to have 'em real nifty, and I hate to go to cheap places.'' that she could look out of the window and hummed gayly as the train sped along.
 eT thought you was going to tell me about that grand dance you're going to have over to the club she Sug- gested after a few moments silence.
 'I don't know as said anything about it's being a grand dance," the boy rejoined gloomily. It's just one of the regular dances we give about every so often. Nothing swell about it 'sfar's know. Anyway. hope not. I hate swell affairs myself"
 That so?' queried the girl lightly. And she began humming again but not quite so gayly. and she was watching her companion out of the corner of her eye. Who did you say was going to 9?
 T didn't say" said the boy, but guess just the usual fellows and girls, same old crowd s'fars I anow.'
 'T suppose Name Callahan's going?"
 'I suppose so. She generally does"
 The girl tossed her head with lit tie laugh, the color rising to her cheeks.
 Terrible innocent, ain't you?" she asked t'What makes you think she's soing?'
 Just Hike told you. She does most generally always" The boy shifted his hat and crossed his legs, then set tied back into his former position. The girl leaned closer. You ain't feeling good tonight, are you Jim ?" she ask ed gently.
 Sure, fell all right"
 Then why don't you tell me about the dance?' she persisted.
 T didn't know there was anything to tell you," he broke out in a tone of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
HOME GARDENS
Poison Bait.

Your bordeaux, nicotine and arse nate of lead sprays will kill fungus and insects which feed upon the plant leaves, but you should go after cut worms and slugs with poison bait, says today's bulletin from the Ma tionaI Emergency Food Garden Com mission, which is cooperating with this paper to encourage war garden plant ing.
 The best poison bait is that made with Paris green or powdered white arsenic Paris green, however. now being prohibitive in price, white ar senic is the best worm poison to use this year. The formula for it is as follows: .
 Two pounds of wheat bran. two or.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The idea of partitioning Belgium met with such a reception from the German officials in that country that it has apparently been abandoned Has the time arrived when all German officers are not prepared to do any
 thing and everything for the kaiser !?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

Other states are now engaged in taking a military census such as was conducted in this state months ago at the suggestion of Governor Hol- comb. Connecticut was in this mat ter leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

Argentina has hesitated and been inclined to sympathize with Germany and still the submarines continue to send the vessels of that country to the bottom.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

This is the week when there should be grand rush on the part of every one who has not done so to put his application in for a Liberty bond. Do it early and avoid the crowd
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
EDITORIAL NOTES

If you arc looking around for ar easy and safe investment these days there is nothing which can excel the Liberty loan bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The man on the corner says: No one has ever ventured to estimate the amount of satisfaction which the strawberry shortcake gives to the army of consumers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

This is the time of the year when drownings from overturned canoes can be expected, and they are featuring the days news quite in keeping with the experience of the past
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

Field Marshal Haig has been meet ing with much success in driving the Germans back. but at the Nessines ridge he made successful test of blowing them up
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

All together for America and liberty. Buy a small ora large Liberty Bond Ar ONCE at
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
STORIES OF THE WAR
Advantages to Germany if War Was
 Called a Draw.

Called Draw.
 On the supposition that Germany would be glad to call the war draw, Andre C1eradame, an author and jour nalist points out someS advantage that Germany would gain from such settlement, the principal of which Is the relative low cost of the war Ger many, to this time, as compared with the outlay of the Entente allies.
 These are six fundamental reasons why Germany has been able in his opinion to conduct the war with 'eSa expenditure than any one of the E-n< tente allies in proportion to the num- Der of men put into the field
 Absence of improvisation in the German effort.
 Salaries well established for the pro- auction of armament and munitions. Absence of wastage due to the ab-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The people of Salvador can believe what they choose about war but they need to take no one else's word as to what an earthquake is
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Milfords grand list is now over eleven million dollars Its perman- ent population is estimated at ewelve thousand, nearly. double that of two years ago In summer the popula ton swelIs to about eighteen thousand. Milford has advantages as a home town which few D aces possess. Its shore front extending from the Hous- atomic river. a distance of ten miles, is it's chief charm in summer. The sociability of it's inhabitants is re- marked upon. Its churches and lcNal organizations are prosperous. The government is one of the people and by the people. Every year is a better year in Milford.-Milford Citizen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

It would be a source of intense satisfaction to read Of the capture of the cowardly, sneaking creatures who by stealth circulated un-Ameri- can and disloyal literature Sunday about this city and New Britain. The harm done is negligible. The incident simply emphasizes the fact that infesting this state are a mum Der of creatures disguised IS human beings who are a disgrace to man kind and more than a disS ace to Connecticut. How long bef,re q sat isfactory example is made that w;li deter such activity of traitors Bris- tol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

Raising flags is all right-but fais- ing money is better. GET YOUR LIBERTY BOND nt
 THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

The city of Springfield Massachu- sets, is a municipality that sets an example worth following by other communities in many ways. It is distinctly progressive and wideawake city. Awhile ago it's mayor issued proclamation in which he said that the police powers of the place would be used to protect gardens from the at tacks of thieves. This movement IS now taking practical shape. A Boys Service league has been organized, which includes the Boy Scouts, prim- arily for the purpose of acting as Garden Guards. Their activities will have a wider scope, but that is the first duty emphasized. That there is interest is shown by the fact that at the meeting called to consider the subject last night 1900 lads were pres ent. Springfield has evidently hit up- on another good idea.-Bristol Press.
 Much has been said in the past few years about the failure of our public schools to educate. It has seemed in credible that so many intelligent men and women should produce so few bepeficient changes in the conduct of the schools. But is it any wonder thai there has been formed a hard and fast academic caste, a body of people who serve sincerely, work conscien- tiously and yet are afraid to urge any reform, assist the general public in any waysin it's task of choosing school officials? Teachers, if they are intel ligent enough to be teachers at all, must know better than anyone else just what conditions are, and must have ideas as to their remedies. Why should they be muzzled? Muzzled they are in most American communities, and there is no greater disgrace in a nation which talks about being demo- cratic, yet takes from its most va ued citizens Dthe rights of citizenship Waterbury Republican.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-29

that he is among those present as a
good prospect.
For third base a niche that gave
Callahan much food for thought and
experiment, young Warner was 4
rookie to display evidence of ability
to hold the corner as steady Job.
Not so that they could be particu-
1arly noticed were there topnotch
newcomers with the Chicago Cubs
last season. At least. of the number
that had the benefit of genuine tests,
there were none to amaze. Much
money was expended to land highly
touted youngsters, but the grist was
small. OF the lot, Joe Kelley, now
member of the Braves, was the best
looking. Kelley formerly with the
Pirates, showed himself to be fast
and Woodworking player. much
better than ordinary outfielder and a
fair batter.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-29
MAY SEVER RELATIONS.
Harvard and Cornell Said to he Con-
sidering Calling Off Rowing Contests.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. "a per-
sistent report is being circulated here
that Harvard and Cornell are to sever
rowing relations, after twelve years of
annual racing.
1t would have been Harvard's turn
to row at Ithaca this year, but, in
stead, 1t is said that the Crimson is
considering rowing Columbia here
some time in May. Manager Howe
of Harvard stated last night, how
ever that he had not yet any CORE
spondence in regard to races with any
of Harvard's prospective opponents.
He said that the advisory commit
tee was still considering the makeup
of next springs schedule. In twelve
races, Cornell has won nine, Harvard
being victorious, however, the last two
seasons
New Britain herald., 1917-01-29
ACTORY LEAGUERS
GET FINE START
4 3. Sets Pace for Competitors
Has High Average

The first week OF the Factory Bow
league indicated that the teams
uprising the league are evenly
pitched and some clever work, is an
hpated during the progress of the
fson. The Russell & Erwin Manu-
Ffturing company tops the list of
fntets for the opening week, hay
IS = clean slate with three Veto
|}s and no defeats. The Skinner
4uck. Stanley Rule & Level, New
Iitain Machine and the Union
lPrka 'fives are close behind however.
f8ner,s single Of 1913 is the ton
(lur4 Tor the league at present while
sacks three strings score Of 328
tpmises to force the other strip
Ffo<mers II the mark Is to be out
me. Landsrs leads with high single
pre- OF b16 while the Skinner Chuck
k.pls mussers have grand total OF
|l60 for three strings. Cusack ton.
p list OF high average mon with 109
sth Wagner second with 104. 9th
whose averages are above the
injury figure are, Nichols, Kahrns.
Nevethan, Anderson, Stotts and Mol
leaux. The complete standing and
Ierages are as follows:
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