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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
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It is impossible to read the report made in connection with the annual meeting Of the Norwich Playground association without being impressed with the excellent work which is be- ing done by this organization in look ing out for the interests of the chill dren of the city. For a period of six years John B. Stanton has given faith fuI attention to the demands as head of the organization and he has had the enthusiastic support of many other officials and interested citizens. Once the needs were clearly set forth there was a response to the requirements which was enthusiastic and helpful, and it is but proper that the same spirit should continue to be manifested 1n the continuance of this work.
 The playgrounds which have been established for the purpose of provid- ing a place for the children to have proper recreation during the long va cation have accomplished what was in- tended. The children must play and it fs unjust that they should be forced to carry it on in the streets or be denied the encouragement for whole some recreation which comes through the supervised playgrounds.
 What has been done in the past may only be looked upon as a beginning. The worth of the playground move ment has been demonstrated. Evil dence of this has been furnished on many occasions and perhaps in no bet ter way than the remonstrance that resulted at the time the effort was made to abandon the Lake street grounds for another purpose. And in asnuch as this organization has ac- complished such excellent results. it is more than ever deserving of popu- lar support.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
wIRELEss OPERATORS.

Some time ago the manner in which amateur wireless operators were in terfering with legitimate business be- came so aggravating that all opera tors were required to take out a H- cense. That didn't drive the amateur away from his fun and experience but it succeeded to a considerable ex- tent in preventing the mixing up of fun with business. He could listen without doing any harm hut when he attempted to send, and paid no at tention to what trouble he might be causing, it was as necessary to put a stop to it as 1t is to attach a severe penalty to the ringing of a fire alarm when there Is no fire simply for the purpose of having some excitement or to see the horses run.
 That there are some who are in elined to disregard their rights in the use of wireless apparatus is indicated by the fact that shipping along the Atlantic coast has been thrown into a panic on numerous occasions by false wireless messages. After a diligent search it was discovered that the trou- ble was being caused by a Is year old operator who had located his outfit on the roof of his home in Brooklyn where he apparently considered that he was doing something smart by terrorizing W1LnOuC cause IdoS6 WHO were OperdI- ing vessels or those who were inter ested in the passengers on certain ships.
 There is a severe penalty attached to such violations, and there ought to be- for unless wireless messages can be relied upon they amount to noth- ing and the service is at all times too valuable to be played with. A few ex- amples in the way of punishment ought to bring those inclined to joke in such a manner to their senses.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
THIS WILL MAKE
 MILLIONS HAPPY
ANY CORN WILL DRY UP AND LIFT OUT, SAYS A CINcIN- MATT AUTHORITY

Let folks step on your feet here- after; wear shoes a size smaller if you like. for corns will never again send electric sparks of pain through you. according to this authority.
 He says that a few drops of a drug called freezone. applied directly upon a tender, aching corn, instantly corn, root and all, lifts out without pain.
 This drug is sticky but dries at once and is said to simply shrivel up the corn without infaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue. | It is claimed that a quarter of aH ounce obtained at any drug store will cost very. little but is sufficient to remove every hard or soft corn or especially if you are a woman reader who wears hi8h heela
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

ing his abserce his honor should con sider well the advisability of dismiss ing this board, in toto, or reorganiz- ing it's membership so as to bring about a harmonious working body.
 In short, the safety board is mis-
 fit. Further, it has no place in the municipal affairs of a city the size of New Britain. As it is now run the safety board is positively dangerous. It's demoralizing influence on the members of the police and fire de- partments is easily seen. With every eruption of the volcanic safety board the two departments directly under its influence are affected. With every difference within the councils of the safety board there is a direct loss of prestige in the police department and in the fire department. Since the men appointed to carrv out the gov- erning power of these two depart ments have proven themselves incap-- able of exercising restraint among themselves no one can expect members of the police and fire departments to refrain from similar tactics. If there is the slightest hint of politics within the safety board there must be cor-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
GLARINa HEADLIGHTS.

matter which cannot fail to arouse much interest and support is the bill before the legislature for the purpose of regulating automobile headlights. The dangers which result from the unrestricted headlight are too appar- ent to all users of the highway to need any extended attention. There can be perience with the dazzling lights or who have not appreciated the mistake which has been made in not giving at tenfion to this matter long ago.
 Connecticut Is not alone in demand Ing regulations upon this subject. It is far behind certain other states in not demanding reform before and yet 1t is ahead of others in asking for legislation at this time.
 There are numerous ways in which the evil can be overcome. The safety of the highways ought to get full con- sideration but one doesn't have to riod without reaching the conclusion attention it deserves in this common wealth Tn the states of Massachu- setts and New Jersey there are laws on the statute books. which call for the curbing of the shafts of light which are projected from the front of aut0H The rays are directed in such a manner that they strike the high way below the line of vision of other vehicle drivers going in the opposite direction. It means that an important step has been taken for the protection of such traffic and it is high time that Connecticut got into line in a sirni- lar manner. The move should have the support of all vehicle drivers and pedestrians and it should result in the present session of the legislature talk ing the needed action. Take the glare out of the headlights.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

Good night. Phfit" "Yes. good nishfi Why don't you tell me to beat it. in 90 many words 2 long ia 1t going to be before see you again? This Is serious. How about -omorrow night f'' "Thursdayi" declared the young wo- , man, obstinateiy.
 The boy regarded her. '.on the level, are you going to let that fah-tah boy take up all your time7s "sinee when. have you yourself be- you're. not one of them why are you wearing your hair that way and that hat and--e
 Merely because it's the styie." ex- plained the young man, tsierantis You may laugh and It may seem E silly thing to say, but I've get larger affairs to bother me, now. No more college for me. I'm Tn business. A man has to begin early If he wants a place in this world. I've got some thing to work for now. Tell me how long are you going to make Il thi night? Or Is that rare specimen com ing"
 T can't see how that interests you said the young woman. You arc go- Ing to see Elsie. anyway"
 aT tell you." The young mans eye sparkied and he flushed enthustasticai- " as ne LOOK up fatS nat ana put hls gloves into his pocket. I've got a happy huneh, On. it's peachl Sup posing I don't go to see Elsie tomor- row night at all. See? And suppos- ing you call up that escaped iunatic and tell him you have a headache. Get the idea? Then I wander in here at about s. Some berry I've got on my slender shoulders? Right? Isn't that wonderful thought?"
 Well" hesitated the young woman, allowing one dimple to show. Tt does sound like something"
 That's the idea," said the young man, energetically. Shake hands on iti That's the way! Team work! Come on now, Betty, come on! Aw. please, Bettyi''
 Call me up tomorrow and I'll let you know. Good nighti"
 Good nightl Both handsi Honest, I've lost all interest in Elsie. I'm com ing over here every single night after this. Tomorrow night?''
 Good night, Phil p
 You're going to can that bow Jeff ged-"
 Silly! He isn't! Besides, he left town yesterday for good. Good night, Phi1.'-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
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 Philadelphia, Pn. Victims of eye strain and ether eye weaknesses, and those who wear glassess will be glad to know that according to Dr. Lewis there is real hope and help for them. Many whose eyes were failing say they have had their eyes restored by this remarkable prescription and many who once wore glasses say they have thrown them away. One man naya, after using 1t 1T was almost blind. Could not see to read at all. Now can read everything without my glasses and my eyes do not hurt any more. At night they would pain dreadfulIy. Now they feel fine all the time. It was like a miracle to me- A lady who used it says {: "rhe atmosphere seemed hay with or without glasses, but after using this pre- scription for 15 days everything seems clear. I can read even fine print with out glasses" Another who used it says CT was bothered with eye strain caused by overworked, tired eyes which induced fierce headaches. I have worn glasses for several years both for distance and work, and without them I could not read my own name on an envelope or the type writing on the machine before me. I can do both now and have discarded my long distance glasses altogether. I can count the fiuttering leaves on the trees across the street now, which for several years have looked like q dim green blur to me. l cannot express my joy at what it has done for me-"
 It is believed that thousands who wear glasses can now discard them in a reason
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
OTHER VIEW POINTS

A boxing commission for Connecti- cut. That is only another burden as far as the people are concerned for commissions, no matter of what kind are created for what there is in them as a rule more than any real pub lie good. There are provisions enough now in Connecticut to make the people the best in the world, if statute regulations would do it, but the great mass seem to be blinded by an element bent on creating new laws at every
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
EnucATlMa MEXICO.

The campaign which has been start ca by a number of college heads and others interested In educational work lie of. Mexico to solve some of. it's trnublesoms problems through educa- tfon, hes not as yet progressed beyond the ataRe of endeavoring to raise funds for the prosecution Of the task.
 Tha promoters realize that Mexico nrHmt be depended upon to furnish the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

It hardly seems appropriate that the fighting nations of Europe should de- pend upon gentle spring to open the fioodgates of all the horrors that will attend the coming drives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHER

Mother sGray's. Sweet Powders for ness. headache. bad stomach, teething disorders. move and regulate the bow 1y break up colds in 24 hours They are pleasant to the taste children like them. Over 10000 testimonials
 Used by mothers for 29 years They never. fail. Sold by all druggists, z5c. Sample mailed free. Address Mother
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

Word comes by way of Switzerland that the Poles are not rushing to the assistance of the central powers. be- cause of their efforts to free Poland. Certainly no victories are being chalk ed up to the Polish armies
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

There was time when the fellow who had an auto was pointed out as lucky chap. but nowadays 1t is the one who has a cellar full of coal or a couple of bushels of onions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

Lent is at hand and it will be easy to make sacrifices this year, but the hens can be expected to cacIzle that this Is just the season they have been laying for.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
A Yankees Opinion and It's Worth.

Mir. Editor: When ali partisan feel ing is being held in abeyance by the leaders under the great stress of na- tional extremity, this is no time for smaller men to air their 1ob-sided opin- ions which so plainly show that they are not in full sympathy with our gov
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

When an archduke of Austria en- gages in the shoveling of snow with other Vienna students. it looks as if a "clean your sidewalk order had gone into effect in that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

The report comes from Pennsylvania that the peach crop Is going to be a failure. That cannot be said of the coal crop however in view of pre- vailing prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
A chanoed Glitter.

MT. Editor: Please give me space to say that the Yankee from Ekonk has so differentiated from the Yankee of Bunker Hill that thers is no danger of his being recognized as a Son of the American revolution.
 OBSERVER Norwich. Feb 21, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

The fate of three ships has been committed to the tender mercies of Germany by Brazil. The neutral world is anxiously awaiting the outcome.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

With potatoes a dollar a peck and onions about twice that much nothing appears to be blocking the path of high cost of living.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

The man on the corner says: An echo is the only thing that can get the last word in an argument with some people.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
EnIroRIAI NorE.

The American flag will be the pro- per favor for Washington birthday celebrations this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

Mayor Quigley will arrive here to- night His first attention should be called to the board of public safety. After a review of what took place dur
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

responding amount of the same evil in the two depaI tnlents.
 It has come to this: Because of the manner in which the business of the safety board is conducted dissatisfac- ton has crept into the ranks of the police and fire departments. If for ono reason or another, a shift is made In the personnel of either departemut' the action is taken as a political move, and insuboFdination results. Men moved from one post to another refuss to do the new work allotted. It is i'm subordination pure and simpie.-New
 There is a bill before the legislature called the "conspiracy bill' which neither employers nor employees should favor. The bill provides that if three or more persons are seen in conversation on the street in the time of a strike they may be arrested. This would be creating a situation worse than obtains in Russia.-NeW Britain Record.
 The muscles of the human jaw eZ-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

session for the benefit of the pub
 lic.-Middletown Press.
 The best way to abolish a disease
 germ is to hit it on the head with
 flatiron. Such is the opinion express
 ed by the United States public health
 service scientists-as a result of ex-
 periments regarding the elimination of
 germs from infected clothing The
 scientists don't put it exactly that
 way, but it's what they mean. Dis
 infectant are not in such favor as they
 used to be, even in hopsitals. The
 cleanliness of the good. old-fashioned
 sort is more efficacious than dosing
 and swabbing and soaking things with evil-smeliing liquids. Cleanliness means washing, and the laundress is the prize germ m-killer.-Waterbury Re- publican.
 Secrtary of State Frederick L. Perry could have no more commend able policy than a determination to gasoline as factors in the operation of automobiles. No man who has been drinking liquor to any extent whatsoever is a safe person to be is a menace to himself and to every one who uses the highways and pub lie safety demands that such menaces shall not be tolerated. Engineers who 4
 way protected by block signals and all other safeguards are compelled to abstain from liquor at least while on duty and usually at all times. It is even more necessary that the mo- torist who drives over an unprotected highway, open for the general pub lie, and who often runs his car at ex- press train speed should be a man of equal sobriety.
 Other secretaries have attempted to check this evil without a success as marked as their efforts have been commendable. Secretary Perry takes a more radical stand, announcing that persons who have been deprived of licenses for this reason, must prove to his satisfaction that they are safe per sons to be entrusted with the opera ton of motor cars before their licenses will be renewed We have no idea that Secretary Perry is a prohibition crank, but he appears to be crank on the question of public safety and a crank of the type who is entitled to all the aid police and court officials of the state can give him in abolishing what is probably the greatest meance con- nected with the operation of automo- biles-Hartford Post.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

The muscles of the human jaw ex-
 ert force of 5s4 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

session for the benefit of the pub | lic.-Middletown Press.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-14
GERMAN RAIDER ACTIVITY
CUTS RESORT SEASON SHORT

NEW YORK, N. Y-Tle German
sea raiding activities in southern Al
sea raiding activities in the southern
Atlantic have terminated abruptly the
winter resort season in the Baham
arrived here on The steamship MORO
Castle. Hotels have closed because
the British authorities ordered lights
out at night, passengers said, and
hundreds Of tourists have fled from the
islands. causing the business places,
the patrons say, to close.
Moana Hotel. Andrews.
The following bills were introduced
today
House elll 26s
Providing for the erection of a high
school at Hama, Maui -Paschoal.
House 6itl 269
Appropriating $12.0O0 for the pur-
chase of land for q public park at
Kaimuki. Andrews
House Bill 40
Appropriating $4,000 for a road
through the Hauuia, Koolauloa, home
stead district. hIossnian
House silI 27f
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-14
INCREASES in
BUDGET FAVORED

Recommending that the ways and
means committee take up the consid
Grafton Of appropriations proposed in
the school budget for the coming bi
ennial period. the senate education
committee this afternoon reported 10
the parent body.
Additional estimates submitted by
the department of public instruction
since the regular budget was intro
duced bring the total amount request
ed for the special Juno 10 Sill. 300. The
bill as amended was passed today by
the education committee.
These new estimates are as follows:
Room and cottage at Puukapu. $1,000;
purchase OF lands at Holuloa. Kona,
Hawaii. from Mrs. y. Scott. $500:
buildings at Kealahou, Waiakou and
Kula. Maui, $4,000. Total $500
Referring TO a survey department
for which an item of $4,000 is submit
ted the committee states that this ap-
pears to be an absolute necessity, as
explained by the superintendent.
1t is pointed out that the depart
ment faYors an increase from $500
to $1,000 fer the salary OF Inspector
general; industrial work and manual
training at $4,000 includes supplies
and materials whose prices are con-
stantly advancing.
As the total appropriations asked
for in the departmental communion
ton IS s456,93 more than the budget
for the corresponding period ending
December 81. 1917" says the report
in conclusion. your committee is of
the opinion that the said communities
ton requires the careful consideration
of the senate committee on ways and
means to study and weigh it from the
financial standpoint as regards avail
able revenues of the territory"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-14
FOUND

Bicycle By night patrolman Owner
can get same By calling at 14G5 Fort
ST., and .ayiag fer this adj 67333-3t
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-14
Further Increase to $500
Month is Defeated; Bills
Pass Third Reading

A move 10 raise the salary OF Brig.
Gen. Samuel l. Johnson. adjutant gen
eral OF the National Guard, was beaten
down IN the house this morning, the
Legislators lining up with the finance
committee In its report on bill cali
ing for an appropriation Of $4,000 10
carry the guard for the next four
months
The finance committee pared the
$4,000 appropriation to $14,600, allot.
ting 5000 instead OF $1,000 toward the
pay OF the adjutant general. Repre-
sentative Andrews sought TO amend
The resolution to keep in the $1,000
items which would mean that Johnson
would have $3.50 a month added TO his
present salary for the next four
Cooke Opposes Increase
Representative G. H. Cooke bucked
the proposal.
4 can not see why we should pay
the adjutant general more than the
head Of any other department. he
said. II effect. .1f he was not salts
fled with the present salary OF $25C.
why did he take the position? John
son has been getting $500 a month
Kind friends have contributed to bring
his pay up 70 this amount
His training does not entitle him
% me salary q DTisaaier seneIal'
Cooke contlnueo- ne has hot Deen
thtpubh west foihe anu ne eooA ny
severe examinations % ger me oIlice.
isli 70 see Nnere TINS letlslatule u
calico upon 70 TX 2 nisner salary snan
1hat Of any otner department neaos
andrews oeienoeo ms emenehlent
~ eeciaIlns lnat me e,,lze,ls sl9 '.s
not 1f et1,so 4pon - uis oowh. lillv
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-14
BILL CLOSES UP
OLD LOAN FUND

Recommending the use OF $4,000
for the territorial prison now under
construction and $4,000 for harbol
work. a bin introduced this afternoon
by Senator Robert w. Single, chair
man OF the ways and means commit,
tee. closes up the old loan fund nc.
count started in 1911.
Single explained the BIZ. stating
that il completes the general outline
or the financial program announced
by the ways ana means committee oil
transferring separate loan fund items
under one head as matter Of practt
cable bookkeeping.
This is the third appropriation bin
introduced, the first being the general
appropriation bill proposed To run the
government for the coming two years,
ana the second being the loan fund act
which Single introduced last Satur-
day. Both bills are already in the
,ceramitlee on ways and means, anu
the first especially viii be given con-
sideration tonight at the nieeting
which the chairman has called.
With the exception of the prison
anu HdIDOT llcHls3t al Cduy tnCutlOtACNf
all of the items listed in the Dill sur
initted this afternoon are recapituia-
tions of old appropriations uader the
loan fund act.
One of The new features which the
bill proposes is to require that ths
auditor OF the territory shall pay to
the various county treasurers cash
balances, IL any. upon the completion
of different projects.
Though beirg retrospective the bill
Is still of interest to large extent in
that il shows what amounts have been
expended .or various branches o. gov
eminent in loan fund work during the
years since 1911, when the present act
went into effect.
For work already completed or al
most completed through contracts
now in force the sums are as follows:
General improvements for Honolulu
water and sewer works, $619, 105.91;
wharf and harbor improvements, ST.
36I,526.S2: new buildings, additions
and other improvements, $740.270e0S;
belt roads and bridges, 100000: city
and county improvements. s265.SiI27;
school buildings and equipments.
s273, 80; county buildings. So, 44S.-
II. This makes total of money al.
ready spent Of $4,547. 1875.