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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

when artillery did just that and nc more.
 Though the rock catpult be handled by modern artillery men, omcered by individuals well yersed in artillery mathematics, who can place a shel ten miles off in the very spot where they want it, one finds that the ma chine used differs nowise from the one employed by the Romans in the siege of Jerusalem Its main principle is a beam thrown forward by steel springs
 The chemical fire which the Greeks used to destroy the Persian fleet is one of the other ancient war means found along the Italian front, though it is by no means limited to this thea Ire of war. The cousin of this noxious arm, the gas: bomb, and the gas dis tributor generally, is well-known along the Isonzo. Both sides have placed gas in their service, and both have been obliged to adopt the gas mask.
 The Italian front has other striking contrasts. In Southern Tyrol and on the Krn, men fight either in or on the edge of eternal snow, while at Monfa1- cone the temperature hardly ever reaches the freezing point. While, on the Krn, faces may be blue from the cold. the men on the shores of the may stifie in a damp heat.
 Not long ago the Italians tried steel armor for their infantry. But this relapse to the day Of the Crusader had to be abandoned. The Austro-Hun- garians now wear a helmet whose pro- totype was worn by the Roundheads under Cromwell. The Italians have a steel headpiece that reminds of the have taken to the club, others to the gay Gascon. Some Austrian troops mace.
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 however. they were unwilling to do Instead they took upon themselves what has the semblance of driving the highest court in the land to a decis- ion. though it will not be believed that the threat of a strike has had any influence upon the finding that has been rendered.
 There was presented to the last con- gress a law which would prevent strikes, it being required thereby that certain amount of effort should be put forth, a certain time elapse be- fore such thing could take place and the president would have authority to act in an emergency. It failed to get the consideration and treatment that it deserved. but what has transpired since congress adjourned only dis plays the necessity of some such ae- ton being taken.
 The situation is well expressed by the Philadelphia Ledger when it says: America is not unmindful of nor in different to the just demands of la bor, but it has not yet reached the point when it will abselye the one while it condemns the other for acts that imperil the national safety, set at defiance the laws and threaten the welfare and even the very lives of whole communities. For the inter ruption of the railway traffic of the country, whether in time of national danger or in time of profound peace, ought not to be within the power of any men or group of men. That is an instrument too stupendous to be trusted to any single group to be used for the furtherance of its own interests.''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
Drink Hot Water
 For Indigestion
Common Sense Advice Cn Care of the |

Comnaon Sense Advice On Care of ti,e
 Sfomach-
 If dyspeptics, sufferers from gas. wind or hatulence, stomach aeidftv or sour ness. gastric cafarrh, heartburn. etc, would take a teaspoonfui of pure bi- surated magnesia in half glass of hot water. many would soon forget that they were ever afflicted with stomach trouble, and doctors wo lid have to look elsewhere for patients
 Physicians tell us thai most forms of stomach trouble are due 70 stomach acidity or Fermentation of the food contents combined with catarrh of the stomach. A cup of hot water taken with a teaspoonfui of bisurated mag nesia before meals will wash out mu- cous and tend to prevent food fermen- tation of the stomach- Taken an hour or two after eating, t1ey instantly re- d.lce the excess acidftv. In either con Hilton, therefore, the treatment is am fnentiy successful and decidedly pref erable to the use of artificial digest ents stimulants. medicines used in- discriminateiv for indlFestion;
 Stomach sufferers can obtain Bt- surated Ma gnesia from druggists In either powder or table+s and for treat- ment as outlined above the basurated form should be insisted on. as 1t Is especially prepared fo- correction of stomach acidfty-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
THE END OF PoakY

Those who are in a position to know, or who keep in touch with those who decide such matters, are making the claim that there will be no more pork legislation during the next four years. We'll, such would be a satis- factory result however one looks at the matter for if 1t is actually carried out it means the end of the policy of distributing government funds about the country for one project or another regardless as to whether the expentii- ture is deserved whether the treasury will stand such outlays or whether the proposition actually has merit or not
 It is time that congress got down to a budget system and a business meth cd of cutting its garments in accord ance with it's cloth. It is time that the idea of spending money just for the sake of spending 1t or for the purpose of building up patronage was ended. It is a reform that has not only been demanded but which has been worked for for a long time. The way has been paved with good inten- rions and promises. but if we are to judge by the past it is still long distance from realization. It requires action to reach the goal.
 With the large demands that are be- ing made upon the country at this time it is highly important that such appropriations as go under the name of pork" should be eliminated. A good start has been made in this di- rection. The same reason that prompted it during the last session of congress is bound to exist for the coming four years. and should the pork appropriations be doomed for that period it is to be hoped that the sensible method of appropriating the money will so impress the legislators that no other course will be resorted to after war reasons expire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

chance, but the ample reward of the loving care that is taken to preserve the trees.
 There is society in Portsmouth de- voted to arhoriculture. It is not un- usual there for persons to leave lega- cies to be expended in setting out shade and ornamental trees along some favorite walk
 Richards avenue, a long, unbuiit thoroughfare, leading to the South Buryingground, perpetuates the name of a citizen who gave the labor of his own hands to the beautifying. of that wfnd-swept and barren road to the cemetery. This fondness and care for trees seems to be a matter of hered- fty. So far back as 1860 the selectmen instituted a fine of five shillings for the cutting of timber or any other wood from off the town common. ex- cepting under special conditions
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
rHE sErrLEp STRIKE.

A big burden has been lifted off the shoulders of this administration by the settlement of the threatened rail- road strike. The entire country like wise feels a sense Of relief regard less of which side in the controversy was favored. The settlement means that the country is to be spared from the detrimental effects of a tieup of it's transportation lines. Even though the roads had been able, following a strike, to have kept a certain number of trains in operation, the very fa% that some of them would have been held up could not have meant any thing else than a serious embarrass- ment. With the facilities at present, with everything moving, not any more than meeting the requirements, it is easy to understand what would have been the result of any curtail- ment of traffic.
 Business throughout the whole country would have suffered from the inability to get supplies and from the failure to get it's products moved. Manufacturing establishments would soon have been crippled, while prices on everything would have gone sky high, so much so that those existing would hold no comparison thereto.
 From the result which has been ob- tained therefore it is impossible not to give the railroads the credit that is due them for the prevention of the strike, and likewise it is impossible not to place the full responsibility for the situation upon the railroad broth erhoods, who from the first have main tained a selfish purpose and who were prepared to exact their demands re- gardless of the burden that it would place upon the people. It was a case where the railroad brothernoods snap ped their fingers both at the country and at the public, and won
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'toh. really. do you think it would be perfectly all-' Most certainly 1t will be all right he said in a boyishiy lordly manner that was delightful. He took ! key from little desk and unlocked the glass doors of cabinet in the draw ing room. and together we looked over the most fascinating silks. brocades and embroideries imaginable. Aren't they exquisite?v I exclaim- ed. I could dress like an empress in some of these"
 .,Go as far as you like. The mater tafnly Jimmie Greylocke is one of the dearest boys I ever knew
 What a gorgeous robe!"
 Yes. it is rather gaudy. isn't it heard dad say that this was the glad rag Of an empress once upon a time" ]"
 It's absolutely wonderful Do let me slip it on over my dress and see what the effect is,'
 Its pretty nifty, all right"
 Its truly regal"
 Then why do you think I ought to borrow such a handsome pfece2 Of course I should take great care of it, but I don't believe I should" take it. You look great in it. Hon. estly you do."
 The evening of the party I was glad I had let Jimmie persuade me to wear that magnificence. for it really created a sensation. think Polly Gray was the only one who did not exclairn with admiration. She simply ignored it after the first startled look she gave me when I entered the ballroom a lit tie late. I suppose she was foolish enough to think her costume suffered in comparison, but that was ridiculous for, of course, there was simply no comparison. She looked remarkably well in her little homemade robe, and took pains to tell every one how clever I thought she was.
 The morning after the party moth CT came to my room in great perturba- tion. m h1fH f1 H G
 Lucille" she began exeitedly, what did you wear last night for the party?"
 "A Chinese costume, dear"
 Mercy! Then you did borrow some thing from the Greylocke collector. Mrs. Greylocke has just telepdloned me that when she came back to the city early this morning her son told her he had lent you the wonderful robe that is the very prize of the whole collection She was hor- rified at the thought of any one dancing in it."
 Jimmie Greylocke simply forced it on me. mother"
 Jimmie Greylockei He's only a child. You might have ruined it, Lu- cile."
 But I didn't mother. Why fret?''
 She looked in bewildered fashion at me and left the room, and I took another nap, for I had danced ex- late--Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
CaiifoE5aion Had
 Kidney Trouble

Jack Maltos. CopperopoIis. calif.. says: had such a severe case of kidney trouble thought would have to sell out my business. I took three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills which entirely relieved me and I have had then"
 Some days it seems as if you can no longer bear the pain and misery you suffer from kidney and bladder troubles. The ache across your back grows worse with every move you make and every step you take. It just seems to rob you of all strenEth and energy. Your head aches, you are nervous and worn out. sleep poorly set and bowels Irregular.
 Foley Kidney Pills lessen the pain. until 1t is finally gone entirely. They give strength and tone to the kidneys make them strong; active. their ac- again, and your health grows better each day you take this great healing Lee & osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
FRANCES CABINET TROUBLE.

Probably there is no country en- gagged in the war which has had any
 more cabinet trouble than France. Il began early and the end is not in sight. There have been frequent changes but regardless of them all
 France is still fighting valiantly and
 is one of the most important factors in the allied cause
 It is not to be supposed therefore that the present trouble is going to alter the purpose of that country pr seriously interfere with it's prosecu- tion of the war. Just as it has sur vived other similar breaks it will come out of this with eolors flying and pos sfbfy a closer understanding between the government and the rank and file of the people.
 that the resignation of the cabinet should have occurred upon the eve of such an important advance by the French and British armies. This would indicate that the government officials had been pursuing their course with just such an object in view.
 Who the successors Of the resigned cabinet members will be is as yet un- certain. There are some of those who have given their country such yalua- ble service in that connection that they will unquestionalbly be invited to remain and such an invitation will be accepted. There may be a clean sweep and there may be but a few changes, but the latter is the more likely. The services of an especially strong man have gone with Premier Briand's resignation but at no time have countries been able to bring forth new and efficient mater ial with more excellent results than during the period which this war has covered. Changes are by no means a detriment if they result in improvement @
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
eERMANv,s COURSE CLEAR.

Although there was nothing what ever to justify it, there may have been a feeling that Germany did not intend to go the limit in sinking ves- sels flying the American flag which attempted to proceed according to their rights where Germany said they must not go.
 If such was the case, even though the California, 1he Lyman w Law and the Housatonic had all been sunk it could be deducted only from the fact that American vessels have suc- ceeded in getting past the underwater boats. yet that did not furnish a suffi- eient ground for believing that Ger many did not intend to send to the bottom the vessels of American regis try just the same as it has been tor pedoing those of other neutral na- tions.
 But whatever may have been the feeling in this respect, there can now be no question after the deliberate sinking of three American ships, two homeward bound in ballast and the third east bound with a cargo, but what Germany in its illegal subma- rine warfare is playing no faVorites. If it is within its power everything that floats will be sunk whether it is justified in such a course or not. It may have taken some time for this country to realize that Germany would actually put such methods into prac- tice but 1t needs no further warnings It cannot fail to understand Ger many's desperation and its determina- tion to win by foul means if not by fair and it must put forth every ener- gy to see that it's rights are main tained. This country has without doubt delayed too long already.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
The Trees of Portsmouth.

The following is from An Old Town by. the Sea, by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, referring to Portsmouth, N. H.:
 If you chance to i've in a town where the authorities cannot rest un- til they have destroyed every precious tree within their blightiDg reach, you will be especially charmed by the beauty of the streets of Portsmouth. You may walk for miles under the very arches formed by fhe over hanging and interlaced be,.ghs of the trees, festooned with a. zrapery even more graceful and dottsa.k than spring time gives them. Th numerous elms and naples which g<Ade the principal thoroughfar-S are lot the result of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
A JOB FOR CONGRESS.

It will be interesting to note just what will be the real outcome of the threatened railroad strike as the re- suit of the success which has attend ed the efforts of the mediators ap- pointed by the president. It would have been much more to the credit of the railroad brotherhoods if they had withheld their strike threat until the Adamson law had been passed up- on by the United States supreme court
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

It is entirely understandable that the public utilities companies in this state should seek reduction of taxes and repeal of the law taxing their gross earnings. But suppose all peo- pie who found taxes burdensome and discoura ging should derand relief? Quite likely it is unpleasant for the gas. electric and power concerns to pay one and one-haif per cent on gross earnings to the state that gives them immensely valuable franchises, exclusive privileges and opportuni- ties for the making of easy money denied others. We venture the state ment that the tax under discussion is nowhere near as troublesome to the corporations as the heavy taxes on the homes of the wage -earnera. Con necticut needs money. millions of it, to pay her running expenses. and the fairest and most just way to secure some of it is to assess the corporations that received the greatest privileges. Some of those who are the beneficial ries of monopolistic advantages, and are seeking greater ones show a mighty poor brand of Appreciation. = Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

The one way to get rights respected on the high seas appears to be the placing of a German ambassador aboard the vessel. but unfortunately, or fortunately. the number is limited.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

In spite of the prohibition that pre- vails there, Russia appears to be thor oughly intoxicated with joy over its revolution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

China has not only followed this country in breaking with Germany, but it has seized the German ships In it's harbors before those in charge thereof had a chance to cripple them
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
STORIES OF THE WAR
Tommy At Home On Leave.

The British Tommy, home on leave from trench digging and guarding the line, now passes most of his time dig ging and hoeing truck gardens in his native land In doing this he is aug menting the land-army of civilians at home and the thousands of soldiers in training at the various military camps in England who find time to do their bit" in the gardens.
 Throughout the length and breadth of this island around the military camps and especially along the rail- way lines, an Associated Press cores pondent has seen well laid-out gar dens or allotments. The first of Feb ruary there were 25,o00 of the plots under cultivation in this country, thus giving some idea of the speed with which the people have taken to the spade and plough since the authori- danger of starvation as threatened by the submarines. The government threatened to commander idle land unless it was cultivated The result and there is now very little land "go- ing to waste"
 On thousands of acres British Tom mics are to be seen working beside old men, women and children, turning up the soil and getting it ready for the spring planting. Flower beds are barred; only foodstuffs are to be raised.
 In LOndOn ana other DIE cities ey- erybOdy who lives near plot of usable land has bought seeds. They are assisted by the Vacant Allotment Society, an organization whose rami- fcations extend throughout the island and whose business it is to attend to the applications of householders for a plot of ground in which to raise vege- tables. The l andowners turn their vacant land over to society without charge. The society cuts it up into allotments usually about 90 feet square. These can be had by a householder for six months after the duration of the war for the payment of a fee of 50 cents or one dollar to cover cost of administration If the householder fails to make the land produce food stuffs it is taken away from him by the society which is a semi govern ment institution.
 Emphasis is placed on the need for growing potatoes of which there is now great scarcity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Nicholas Romanof has retired to his private estate in Russia. How the mighty has fallen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

If some of the reports which come from Germany are based on the truth, that country is in a serious condition regarding food supplies, much worse than it is inclined to admit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
All kinds of Equipment.

In the .Austro- Italian theatre of war may be met the crudest and most primitive along with the most ad- vanced of military equipment. Arms of the stone age crowd here the most up-to- date instruments-the eIectri- cally controlled, indirect fire forty two centimeter howitzer stands beside the rock throwing catapult. From the an- cient siege tower to the modern tur- ret gun is often but single step, fig uratively.
 Here may be found infantry trained in throwing stones, or liberating ava lanches of rock by moving single lever. Several boards fal out of their place and down the mountain side ric- cochet tons of bouiders to kill and main the attacking forces. The knife and mace are preferred to the bayo- net in many places, because advance upon the enemy's position by stealth, over boulder fields. does not favor carrying a rifle. Tbe medieval petard, now known as band grenade. is fav- orite. On the Isonzo the Italians use flying mine, an aerial torpedo Of ffty-two centiIneters eaabre. a return to the days of the thirty years war,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

That chap Swho dropped a bomb in the Boston courthouse paid a high price for the amount of damage which he actually did.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

There is still a chance for the fed eral trade commission to extend the warning about raising the price to others besides the coal producers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

From the plot reports which are coming from various sections of the country there are other things besides chickens that are being matched.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

The enrolment of male residents of New Haven between the ages of IT and 60, following the military census taken under state supervision. is sim ply an additional step in movement to ascertain just what the amount of man-power is in the city and 10 what an extent it can be estimated in soul power. It is an inventory of our phy- sical and moral assets.
 The value of the information which these local enlistments and the state census will disclose cannot be over estimated For the first time it will be known just what the resisting power of the community is; not only how many men there are who sand ready to give such service to the state and nation as they possess. but how many and who remain untouched by this appeal to their patriotism It is not intended to empty the city of all able bodied men should war come, or be recognized already here. and send them to the front 1.-The idea is more farsighted than that. It is to classify our male population in order
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

The man on the corner says: Con- science works best when 1t gets its victim alone in the dark
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

that the card system will prevent the authorities to make quick selection and make a practical mobilization comparatively easy. - New Haven Journal Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20
OTHER VIEW POINTS


 For the first time in years the town of Vernon has decided to pay its bills In other words we will pay as we go instead of piling up debts for future generations to carry on their shoul- ders. The town has been going fur ther and further into the mire since 1885 when it owed the sum of $1,0e0. Since that year the amount has been growing steadily until today there is a debt of s74,00O for the taxpayers to consider. There would have been no need of a large tax rate this year if the town had adopted a more business like policy in the past as was very clearly shown by First Selectman Fred J. Cooley and Mayor Cameron at the meeting Saturday evening There are always individuals who are per fectly willing to contract debts for others to pay. However, the tax rate fixed at the meeting Saturday night will not be necessary another year The large rate this year was made necessary by the purchase of the cemetery lot. and the appropriation for a school lot The town is certainly to be coagra tulated for the new leaf it has turned orer=Rockville Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-20

THERE .s nc =dverrIs:ng medium in Eastern Connecticut eaaal to The Bul- letin for business results.