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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
President Sykes of the Connecticut
 College.

MT. Editor: You have published some articles concerning the Connecti- cuI College that have interested some outside observers. There has been some friction between the president and the executive committee concerning certain financial outlaws in conse- quence of which a majority of the trustees have asked for his resigna- ton. These conflicts of authority seem to us laymen unfortunate and un- necessary and should have been ad- juSted without publicity But to make them the occasion for the dras- tic act as the Sarraignment and disT1;s- sal and humiliation of s great scholar and educational expert compels some enter their protest The, Connecticut College is not a New London institn- tion, but an institution which bears the name of our commonwealth and hence, the commemorative interest in it's for tunes and its futures.
 A few years ago an open field was selected and an educational expert of the first rank was brought for develop ing a college for the education of wo- men. President Sykes was chosen be- cause of his exceptional ability as scholar and organizer and the result has been an institution of learning that has commanded the unqualified admiration of educational experts. who
 
 testimony to the work planned and al- ready accomplished sbv the college.
 The faculty who have worked in perfect harmony with the president have borne testimony to his distin- gushed ability and success and pro tested vigorously against the arrest of his work contemplated by the ac- ton of the trustees, while the whole student body have expressed their love and admiration for what he has done for them The success of the col lege along all the lines of it's contem- plated work has been phenomenal. Its every success has proved it's embar- rassment and its success has been chiefly due to the ability of the pres ident and his strong, masterf1l per- sorality.
 Then outside his college work Pres ident Sykes has compelled by his masterly addresses upon educational literary and economic topics before large organizations of business men and literary bodies throughout the state, the conviction that he was fast becoming one of the states most val ued assets and that our citizenship vas to be enriched by his presence among us.
 Many of us deeply deplore the very suggestion of the withdrawal of such man as an act of cruel injustice not only to himself but to the college he has so masnihcent1y launched on its career and to the state where ris strong leadership has been so readily conceded and is so soreIy needed.
 Norwich. March sf. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
THE GOVERNORS WARMING.

There is no doubt but what the statement which was made by Gov ernor Holcomb before a meeting of interchurchrnen at Hartford will prove rather startling. but it is such that is needed to awaken the people of this country to the real meaning of the present conditions.
 Governor Ho1comb undoubtedly knows what he is talking about It cannot be imagined that he would make any such statement funless he was sure of his facts. He is not in clined to give credit to wild and un- sabstantiated stories. so that when he says Connecticut is in 8 most dan gerous position. If you knew half of what I know you would be scared to death as I am sometimes. am in- formed that there is a good deal of drilling going on within the state every night right now and it is not in the interest of the United States. Also we know of activities of men in mu- nftions plants that will be a problem in time of war" there are good req sons for taking solemn warning there from.
 Connecticut has already taken some steps in behalf of preparedness and protection. and In that course it is do- ing no different than other of the New England states. Massachusetts by the act of the legislature has just been provided with a million dollar defense fund. An appropriation of a half million dollars has been urged upon the legislature of New Hamp- shire and in Rhode Island the gov ernor has been provided with a fund of $150.000 for home or national pro- lection and he has also been author ized to organize volunteer consta- bulary and to call into service mili- tary or civic organizations for public safety. These are all steps in the way of preparation that are impor- tant and needed for what is true of Connecticut must hold good in other states
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

Halifax-'The Count von Bern storffs enforced delay at Halifax dur ing the examination made by British authorities of the neutral ship by which the dismissed diplomate was journeying would have been far less irksome if his excellency had been permitted to visit the picturesque city which occupies a commanding posi- ton on the east slope of a peninsula jutting into the deep waters of the bay of Chebucto on the southeast coast of the far larger peninsula of Nova Scotia" says a war geography bulletin just issued by the National Geogra phic Society which has for its subject this Nova Scotian city.
 From it's foundation in 1749 the town has been a center of British military activity and it was esdab- nshed at the instance of the New England colonists who had recognized the advantages of the wonderful har- bor, whence d'Anville's fleet had made its futile descent upon the New Eng land coast in the Course of the long war between France and Great Bri- tain. The town was the first English speaking settlement in the midst of the French colonies Of Acadia and it speedily took on importance. Within five years from it's founding 1t be- came the seat of British North Amer ican government and Britons have long termed it the Warden of the Honour of the North Its harbor is deep and ample and claimed to Dc sufficient to float all the navies or
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
GIRLS! BEAU1IFY
 YOUR HAIR AND STOP DANDRUFf
NAVY, LuSTRoUs AND THICK tN FEW MOMENTS.
EVERY BIT OF pANpRuFF pIsAP. PEARS AND HAIR STOPS
 COMING OUT.

For 25 cents you can save your hair. In less than ten minutes you can double it's beauty. Your hair becomes light, wavy, fluffy, abundant and ap- pears as soft, lustrous and charming as a young girls after applying some Danderine. Also try this-moisren a cloth with a little Danderine and care fully draw it through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. This will cleanse the hair of dust, dirt or exces- sive oil. and injust a few moments you have doubled the beauty of your hair. A delightful surprise awaits those whose hair has been neglected or. is scraggy. faded, dry. brittle or thin. Besides beautifying the hair Danderine dissofves every particle of dandruff; cleanses. purifies and inyig- crates the scalp, forever stopping itch ing and falling hair, but what will please you most will be after few weeks use, when you see Icw hair fine and doStny at, ,first-yes-but real- ly new hair growing all over the scalp If you care for pretty, soft hair. and lots of it, surely get a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine from any drug store or toilet counter and just try it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
ATTACKING RELIEF SHIPS.

It hasn't been revealed as yet what explanation Germany will give for the
 attacks that were made upon the two vessels operating under the direction of the commission for the relief of Belgium, but it can be anticipated, as has been done in other cases, that the responsibility for it will be placed upon the commanders of those ships. Thus far of course there hasn't been | a vessel sunk where Germany has ad- mitted that it's submarine commander was in the wrong or that he was not
 doing what he had a right to. There
 have been a few instances, however,
 where it has been promised that resti-
 tuition would be made if it was found ethat the vessels should not have been torpedoed. cargoes destroyed and lives lost, but there has been no statement made as to what punishment has been meted out to those who have gone contrary to German promises
 In these latest cases. the two ves- sells Tunisie and Haelen were not sunk. They were shelled and a num- Ter of lives were lost when a small boat containing number of the crew was struck by a. shell. These ships had been promised safe conduct. They were observing every precaution and when the facts and the papers were presented to the commander who at tackled them he apologized. But an apology does not bring back those who were killed and from all that is' known that same commander is still rowing the seas seeking what he can destroy regardless of whether he has a right to do so or not. He is ap- parently working on the idea of de- stroying first and Investigating after wards, which, instead of international law, has long governed German opera tionS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
TIE ALLIED ADVANCE.

There appears to be a slight slack ening of the advance on the part of the British and French forces who are pursuing the Germans in their re- treat in northern France. They are still going ahead and drawing nearer to some of the important points in the Hindenburg line. but they are not rushing pel1 mell into uncertainties It is apparent that the retreat of the kaiser's army is not over for it is still falling back and the territory which is being evacuated is being oc- cupied by the allied forces but there are good reasons for believing thai the British and French are taking pre- cautions to see that they are not caught in a trap or do not place them selves in positions where they can not resist a surprise attack whenever the enemy decides to turn.
 As yet 1t is not indicated where the Germans are going to make their stand. They are retreating in excel lent form and leaving nothing but des olation in their rear. From all ac- counts neither stores nor equipment are being obtained by the pursuers, which indicates that the retreat had been we'll planned and it is possible that it has been underway since it be- came evident last fall that Bapaume and Peronne were doomed to fall.
 Both the British and French have been taught the lesson of taking the chance of pushing too far ahead of the supporting columns. Some time ago it was decided to proceed in ac- cordance with established plans, to do what was intended and stop.. and that is apparently what is being done at this time.
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each ana every one must read and write English before he can be made a voter.
 This is a step which the Empire state should have taken long ago. It Is required in states which are alive to their interests and should be in- sisted upon in every commonwealth. 1t is unreasonable to suppose that voters who cannot read and write the language of a state or country in which they live should be allowed to have say as to how it's affairs shall be conducted. That simply means that where there is no such requirement. they are without the power of reading about and determining for themselves many of the important questions but are dependent upon the guidance of others and subject to influences which are more often bad than good. The citizens. and voters of this country should understand the language. It Is one of the ways of stimulating a greater and closer interest in public affairs and certainly there are advan- tages enough offered for meeting such a requirement. What is worth having is worth striving for.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
HER UNSELFISH SPIRIT

4Now, Myrtle!" interrupted the girl with the srovepipe hat. shaking nes head. doubtfully. Just take one ,1 word Gummi1s, the very first time he comes to an entertainment at your Lo'lse, to have lot of people forced upon him that he never in the world wouic care to know afterwardi You certainly want him to think kindly of you. don't you? And he certainly isn't going to if he has to listen to Esthe, Dewey,s silly giggle or watch Hortense work her eyelashes in that absurt manner she effectsi I am just as ion Of Flor tense and Esther as can be, put that doesn't blind me to their faults! Is- abelle and Louise and Antona and the others are all perfectly nice yet, I'm don't measure up to Arthur Gunn 1T s; they are little out of his class!
 You worry mel" declared the pros pective hostess with two wr.rkies thought he'd like all the girlsi I'd planned to put him next F1orcLce at dinner and give him Frances for a dancing partner"
 "O-o-o-h!" the girl with .t4e ste ve- pipe hat moaned. How lucxy that you told me about this! That would have been dreadful! Florence .ic so insane over any one with money that she'll be perfectly silly and in<uriate
 
 why of all people did you pick Fran ces? She dances like a motoc truck in action ard her gowns afS a'E sys impossible. He couldn't stand Ter for one minute and you'd find ni1n hid- ding you goodnight before 10 o'clock Now, I want your party to be a sue cess and I'll tell you what PIi dc! I'll be Arthur's partner for the dinner and dance both! You can give Charles to somebody else-oh. no, it won't make him mad to be shifted so suddenly, and if it does, I don't care. l scan't let a little matter like that stand in the way of doing a friend a favor: Of course, you can't do a thing yt urself for Arthur, since you will be the fcs- tess and will have to circulate every where all the time-and I'll be oEly too glad to relieve your mind this worry! I ann sure I don't see v-hy every one should break their uecks so over Arthur Gummins, unless ii is his money they're after-but yoi know anything I can do for friend Tn. a1 ways ready to dol Don't say one word! It's all settled-and you call up Charles tonight It certainly was luck that I met you to-day"
 "Yes some people do have 1ucki agreed the girl with the pearl ear rings, elplessiy.-Chicag News,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
THE EARLIER SESSION OF CON
 GRESS,

The action of President Wilson in calling a special session of congress two weeks earlier than he had pre- viously done can cause no surprise. It is a step which is needed and it would have been well had he fixed the date directly after his inauguration for the middle of March instead of the mid- die of April.
 This country has been doing toe much procrastination in regard to the matter of war preparations. It doesn't want war and for that reason there has been disposition to delay activ. ities which are needed for its own protection in case war comes.
 Certain steps have been taken but they are only what should have been under way for the past year or more. It is no wonder that Ambassador Ger ard was surprised on his return that this country had done no more than it has in the way of preparedness. The result is that by putting off until the last moment, what should Ihave been producing results today, this country must now resort to an eleventh hour rush.
 There can be no question but what the president has question of grave national policy to present to congress. From the action of Germany in it's at- tacks upon American commerce this country has been to all intents and purposes in a state of war. Steps to protect our ships have been taken but more than that is needed. it is time that this government should take proper steps for the protection of the whole country. It is time to get down to a full realization of our exact po- sition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

bridle-paths which lead into the wood land maze.
 The harbor is never closed by ice and the development of the port as planned by the Dominion government looks to one of the largest centers of water transshipment on this side of the ocean. When completed, these improvements will find Halifax as the climax of the grand Canadian trans continental railway scheme the transshipment point intended to guar antee that Canadian goods will be en- tirely carried over British soil the link in the great British All Red" statesmen have long dreamed"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

sent it. And it won't deserve to- Waterbury American.
 Senator Hurley is now serving his third term in the senate. In 1912 he received a plurality of 1,409 votes; in 1914 he received a plurality of 1,123 votes, and last November he received a plurality of 1,516 votes
 In vew of the fact that the senator could not represent his district unless a plurality of the voters of that dis trit desired him to do so, it appears that the criticism of the American hits Senator Hurley's constituents harder than it hits him.
 The reason why Waterbury has not been given a normal school is not be- cause of any lack of respect for the senator's efforts to that end, but has been due chiefly to the fact that the state has enough normal schools all ready. There has never been a time when all of them have been filled to anywhere near capacity.-New Haven Times Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
VOTERS SHOULD KNOW ENGLISH

Now that the action of congress has established a literacy test as one of the requirements for admission to this country, the state of New York is considering a similar test for all those who are made voters. While it is not believed that the immigration literacy test win accomplish all that is expect ed of it and keep out of the country the undesirable element from abroad. though it is highly probable that it will prevent many who would become worthy citizens from settling in this country. there is much to he said in
 avor of the plan for requHing that
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

Communities are learning today to measure the cost of their roads by the initial cost, plus maintenance cost. di- vided by years of service. That is the proper way-and adherence to this plan of computing road costs will give us better roads.
 Thus, for instance, a dirt road which costs fifty cents a square yard to build in the first place,and costs twen- ty-five cents a square yard each year to work" and keep in shape, would cost for, say twenty years, the sum of s5.25, or twenty six cents per yard per year.
 A concrete road, costing originally
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

$1 per yard to build, and not more than ten cents a yard Cat the very outside) to keep in perfect shape for the same twenty year period, would cost altogether only fourteen cents per yard per year. and would be much the cheaper road of the two.
 Add to this fact that in our New England climate a dirt road is abso- Iutely impassa ble for a large part of the spring and winter, whereas a con-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
OTHER VIEW POINTS

After all the affronts to the supreme court of the United States by the four railroad brotherhoods who refused to await the decision before striking, the Adamson eight hour law has been held to be constitutional. Stop, Look and Listen," sign the railroad men see every day, went unheeded in thse case. Britain Herald.
 hundred new laws have been passed by the Massachusetts, legislature, and that number will certainly be reached before the adjournment of the Con- necticut general assembly. Six hun dred new laws for two states. Does anyone imagine that the inha bitants of tRis territory will be six hundred in life and property? If the actual gain is a fraction of one pc rcent. it will be surprising. All of which in dicateS that so far as human progress is concerned lawmaking by states bears about the same relative import ance as winning whist games.-Bristo Press.
 The failure to get a normal school here is due more to the muddle-head- ed advocacy of Senator Hurley than to anything else. His efforts through several terms to land one have not had the respect of those whose votes were necessary to get 1t for His one idea, like his three finger symbol, has throw the blame on Mayor Scully is climax to the whole stupied business It is time to say plainly that Water bury won't get much of anything in Hartford as long as it keeps sending this worse than useless man to repre-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
When Your Child Cries

at night and losses restlessIy. is con- stfpated or has symptoms of worms, you feel worried. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children is a tried and trusted remedy. They frequently break up colds in 24 hours, relieve feverish- ness. constipation. teething disorders. move and regulate the bowels and de- stroy worms Used by mothers for z9 years Sold by all druggists, 25c. sample mailed free. Address. Mother Gray Co.,. Le Roy. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

'sWho is coming to your party?" in- quired the girl with the stovepipe hat and the carefully nursed complexion. "Oh, just the usual crowd" the girl with the large pearl earrings inform ed her.~~"And a few others-the Dew eys, Esther Cranberry and Arthur "Oh, cried the girl with the stove- pipe hat. ESQ you asked Arth':r Gum
 mins, did you? Now I think that was splendid of you!''
 ssWh-wh-why ?'' stammereG the pearl earringed one in surprise. "Peo-
 pie break their necks to get Arthur
 Gunannins to their affairs! He's so
 good looking and pleasant and then,
 with all his money@
 The girl with the hat sighest .. little.
 'aFhat's just iti" she declarei7 Poor
 Arthur is so labeled with hi5 fsther's millions that he never has a chance as a mere human beingt He is used to such elaborate entertainments that he certainly will appreciate simr-e lit- tie affair like yours-and of cours.. he
 knows you realize his real hre is so outside yours that you're asking him just a matter of pure kindness and because you like him for himself! He is sure you have no uiteriorS motive you see!"
 "O-o-h!" the pearl-earringed one gasped rather bewilderedly. Well, with me just because he accepted: my invitation!"s she declared whcE- she had recovered herself "But I'm glad I got him because he hasn'e been at the houses of any of the other girls in the crowd and they'll be 50 inter estedl want him to. hays real good time! l."
 The girl with the hat pro ested earnestly. Don't make the di eaoful mistake of springing over Arthur, Myrtle. Don't bother him with atten- lions or en1barrass him by lettiEs him see that you are making spE cia' eff forts in his behalfi He is so used to that sort of thing that he would only be bored to death! I am certain he would appreciate it much mC~s if you just let him amuse himself in his ewn way at your dinner and dancei Ii will be such a relief to him afte- being pursued at all the big affairs 1T town this winter!"
 Dear me, I'm not going to get out a brass band to welcome h:.n, the prospective hostess exclaimed scIne- what heatedly. Just because he is plastered with banknotes is m reason for treating him otherwise than one would any attractive human be'ngt Only he doesn't know any of our crowd and"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

If those at the head of the new Rus sian government handle the affairs of that nation in the way which they have started that country promises to hold a different position among the nations of Europe from what it for merly has.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

crete road is always open except in case of an absolute biizzard-nnd the comparative cost of the concrete road, in terms of service as well as terms of years, is still less.-BridgepOrt Tele- gram.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

Probably the kaiser is wondering how many chips he must knock off oi Uncle Sam's shoulder before he gets him thoroughly mad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22
EDITORIAL NOTES,

The change in Russia will cause a number of other, monarchs to look to the security of their respective thrones.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

The return Of American consuls to their former posts in Mexico. it is to be hoped, will mean the establishment of better relations between the two governments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

It is a long way from Pelxing tc Germany. but the British will soor shorten that distance as soon as they get a little more of that Berlin to Bagdad railroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

It begins to look now as if many of the belligerent nations would be re- ferred to after the war as European republics.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

None among the allies will regret the German army on the western from has decided to turn around and ge back home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

Nicholas Romanoff has found that 1t is just as easy for him to become a plain citizen as it was for him to be- come the czar of Russia and much
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-22

The man on the corner says: In their move for 8 greater freedom the Russians haven't as yet announced what their attitude is going to be towards the barbers.