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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

Ing machine shop, where the capital stock was owned and controlled by the employees in common with the of f1cIals, and man, a debtor. who. on FOne special day came in and informed , the head of the concern that he would 1 like to have a settlement The genial old proprietor met him cordially and said Well, sir. it ought not to take two honest men long to settle," and it didn't.
 | Now it seems to me that honest reasoning on bare facts in this troll ley problem need not require much waste time. Here is a well organized. legitimate, worthy, comparatively ab- solutely necessary public institution facing bankruptcy The causes and conditions are well aired.
 Now what More capital? No. sir, that would only serve as make shift, to be repeated Less hours of service? No. sir, that would enlarge the burden already unbeara bIe What then l would suggest, this method which, to me, would seem like exer- clslnG common sense; for all practi- cally concerned in this enterprise both managers and employees to meet in a face to face conference and con- slider the facts and their causes as they exist today, and seem to be well understood.
 We have heard no complaint of un- necessary waste nor extrava gance on the part of the management. But the 1 time has arrived when the resources are not sufficient to maintain further operation of the system. The limit Of revenue is reached both by verdict and common consent
 Now what is the fundamental and causal fact for the present situation l? In a private enterprise iii like condi- tlon the fact would need To further proof that the operators had drawn more money than they had earned. We take 1t for granted that both off, 1n nTaeaV fSr-On r, f- s4l. ful to ir trust and not individually responsible for the situation.
 Now we will assume that the capi- tai stock of this trolley system was owner by the managers and operators in common. as was the case cited at the beginning of this article. What would be the conclusion when the f. nancia1 condition was made known to a meeting of all concerned?
 It would be this. We have got to do mere business on the same basia, work for less pay. or shut up shop, sacri- flee our plant, and look for another job.
 It seems to me that if men would logical view of the situation and make a little sacrifice Individuality including the officials. the problem would be solved. all hands keep their job and be far better off in the end. Other employees may be getting more pay, but on different and perhaps more laborious or in some way un- pleasant work which any one may choose to adopt for the extra pay.
 There is only so much sugar in a two pound beet. and to get more su- gar requires larger beets. Take common sense. business view of the situation and get to work and you'll get all you earn, perhaps, in some in dividual cases. more.
 Our nickels are waiting for the slots.
 HENRY E. PALMER,
 Norwich. July g. 1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
STRIKES WILL SHAKE
 PUBLIC FROM INDIFFERENCE

Five hundred of the workers for the Shore Line Electric Railway company left their work Tuesday night. The result has been a complete tieup of lines stretching from Webster in Mas sachusetts to New Haven irl this state and serving the cities of New London, Norwich and their suburbs. Over 1000 troileymen- at Boston struck yesterday and mostly all wheels stopped in Bos- ton and it's suburbs. Fifteen thou sand similar workers are conternplat- ing similar action in Chicago. In Providence 3.400 trolley workers are said to be ready to strike while the striking is good This may be only the beginning of what bids fair to de- velop into a decidedly interesting sit uation.
 However general it may become. it locks at the start as if in one respect ent from some other long -be-re- membered trolley strikes. The key is suggested by the remarks. of the su- perintendent of the Mccormick reaper works at Chicago. One of the demands the men struck to enforce is the closed shop. The superintendent says the works will stay closed until they come back to just the conditions they left.
 In eastern Connecticut and at Bos- ton the manager of the street railway and elevated systems seem minded to take the same course. The men have struck to draw blood out of turnip, as it were. and it won't work. The impoverished condition of the street railway treasuries is familiar. and is
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
Try This For Fat Reduction
Take Seven Deep Breaths Twice Daily and Follow
 Other Simple Rules

If your weight is increasing, or if you are already too stout, you will be interested in learning that there is a method of fat reduction, said by many to be very wonderful and yet not re- quiring severe rules of starvation diet ar strenuous exercises.
 One of the essential features of this easier saner, safer plan is deep breathing in the outdoor air. This helps supply the needed oxygen to the blood-for purifying the blood and improving circulation and assirni- lation. Another part of the treat ment is the taking of small dose of oil of korein after each meal and be- fore retiring at night; also in follow ing the simple directions that come with the box
 It is pleasant, simple system of fat reduction purposed to improve the figure, add to vivacity and general efficiency and to prolong life. Oil of korein comes in capsules. very easy and pleasant to take. Get it at the druggists and begin its use to-day. Or obtain a free book (which will come to you in a plain envelopel by writing to Korein Company, N E |-56S, Station F. New York. N. Y-
 Even a few days use is likely to show surprising resuits-a pleasing reduction in weight. If you wish to reduce ten to sixty pounds, if you want buoyant health in place of un- slightly and unhealthy fat, if you want to surprise friends with your inn proved appearance. looking younger and more attractive, try this treat ment. It reduces weight often where all other remedies fail.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
LETTERS TO THE. EDITOR
The Junior fiioh School.

MT Ed.to1.: n view of the fact that about all of the people. and especially the payers of taxes, are having trouble to live within their means. and the outlook for lower prices is not encour- aging, it would seem wise for the town schools the ninth grade could be re- fort to build a junior high school un- til building ceases to be almost pro hibitive. No one will suffer and if more education is needed in the schoos the ninth grade could be re- esta blished, for it worked well for years and children obtained a good common school education. The reason for doing away with the ninth grade was the claim that children were lsav- ing school in the lower grades and the abolition of the ninth grade allowed the scholars a chance to say they had graduated.
 The financial condition of the town and city. with a combined tax rate of 34 1-2 mills. should go to show that we are near the danger point as gards high cost of running Norwich. Then it is said that this fall the state tax is to be doubled. we are to lose the license money and will have to pro- vide for the police pension money, the Free Academy is to seek more tuition from the town. it is said the town must pay the city more for highways, and there will surely be other large expenses.
 All signs point to tax rate of 40 mills if the school managers insist on
  take s40,00O each year to run such a school and pay interest on the bonds.
 How can 9 town and city keep out of bankruptcy when it has a tax rate that exceeds any that is heard of in New England? How can industries, the life of any community, stand such a tax rate, and especially when other places are offering a far less rate?
 It is hard to see how the new school will not harm the Free Academy, when higher mathematics and 1an- guages are to be taught
 It is all well enough to have these fads and fancies, but it is senseless to gain them at the expense of de- stroying the good old town. Let us wait until our big industry gets going again.
 One New England educa tor says there is no well established and uni i fcrnly recognized definition of junior high school. The term is applied loosely to various forms of secondary schools, including those that teach high school subjects. The term is ap- piled to institutions that offer short nigh school course of two or three years.
 I fervently pray and fondly hope that our educators will see their way clear to try and make the present schools answer. until we can get back into the happy state of mind and financial condition that George Wash ing:on isi' ended we should exist in.
 A PLAIN CITIZEN.
 Norwich July 22 i919
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
sorH vEToEs EFFEcrIvE

That the presidential vetoes of the agricultural bill because of the rider therein to repeal daylight saving leg tstation, and the sundry civil bill, be- cause proper provision had not been made to carry out what was aimed at and desired, would prevail was be- Heved at the time the refusal to ap- prove the measures was declared.
 Since that time there has been a re- consideration of the sundry civil bill with the result that an additional eight million has been provided for taking care of the rehabilitation work for the soldiers. the redrafted measures has received the approval of both houses of congress and has been signed by the president Thus is passed enc of the large appropria- ton measures that government de- partments have been waiting for, and without a struggle.
 Not as smooth sailing was experi- enced when it came to reconsidering the Agricultural bill. Those who were striving to please those who in- sist that daylight saving law is de- trimental to their interests began to throw obs tacies in the way of elimi- hating the troublesome rider. Regard less of the fact that the law was pointed out as being of great econom-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
STORIES OF THE WAR
Help to Despondent Russian Prisoners

Heip 10 OsSponGeEt russian FrfS0nerS.
 Half million Russians in Germany who formerly were prisoners of war have been lifted out of despondency within the last four months, partly by a course of training in American ideals, American sports and American spirit, said Major James A. Rabbit, of Philadelphia. when he returned to Paris recently from Germany on his way to the United States.
 Major Babbitt is a professor in Hay- erford college and a member of the American Football Rules Committee. He was chief of the Bureau of Medi cal and Surgical Relief for the Amer ican Red Cross in Germany and visit ed nearly all the camps where Russian prisoners were interned.
 We found the Russian war pris oners in state of complete lassitude. mentally and physically" he said. They had spent four years in the nc- glect and misery of German intern ment camps. It was enough to break the strongest mans spirit. Their own country had forgotten them and no word had come from their rela- tives and friends. There was no fu- ture in Germany nor hope of anything better in their own country. Hun dreds of thousands of Russians who had fought yaliantly for the allied cause were slowly dying from depres- sion, mental inactivity and physical malnutrition.
 we. put them to school like chii-
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DO IT NOW.

In the natural course of events there was reason to believe that some evidence of appreciation of the ser vice rendered by those upon whom a large part of the successful outcome Of our part in the war depended would be shown. Such a move is now being made through the request to congress that the rank of general be conferred upon Generals Pershing and March, and the rank of admiral upon AdmiraIs Sims and Benson and such to be permanent.
 These leaders have of course held those ranks during the war. but now that the war is over unless some such action is taken by congress as sought they will be obliged to take a lower rank and in some instances may be outranked by others because of length of service.
 This is well shown by what has taken place in the case of Rear Ad- nairsl Sims He enjoyed the rank of admiral until the york to which he was assigned was completed, but Etnce returning to this country and being assigned to duties at Newport he has taken lower grade. This will be true of Pershing. March and Ben eor to whose services the country owes much. That is hardly the way In which the country has recognized such performances in the past and it is not to be believed for a minute that 1t. will be in this instance It is time to show our appreciation of duty we'll performed and even though it re- Quires special legislation the time to do 1t is now, while the men are alive and in the service of their country and not wait until they have left the service or died before showing our just apprecia ton.
 The glorious service that they have rendered and the magnificent results obtained are entitled to just recogni- tipn and there can be little question but what it win be conferred
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
Why Not Sunday Movies?

MT. Editor: I noticed in your paper of June 21st. a letter from Allyn l..
 Brown regarding Sunday movies in Norwich. and after reading it care- fully I cannot see where MT. Brown has the slightest argument against Sunday movies that would hold any weight with open minded citizens. All
 he can harp on, is commercial lizing the Sabbath evening. He cannot point out anything detrimental to the Sun day movies, and it seems to me~that if the legislature of this statd sees fit to leave the issue to the people of the community to decide. Yes or No it is for the people to say what shall be done. The movies have been a source of pleasure for the poor people and the only recreation within their means, this is one instance where ev- cry voter can voice his views. without being told by anyone what to do, es- pecially a few individuals> who want not only to deprive them of their civic rights but to dictate to them what they shall do, just because they don't approve of Sunday movies. Nearly lev- cry city and town of any consequence in the state has moving pictures on Sunday evenings, so why should the people of Norwich have to go to Taft vile. Baltic, Jewett City or Williman- tic, to see the movies, when they have perfect right, according to law. to see them at home without that extra expense. The legislature did not say when it passed the bill for Sunday movies at local option that a person must attend the theatres on Sunday evenings; that is entirely an individ- ual matter and if a person does not approve of, the Sunday movies. why,- there is no one who will try to force him or her to go there. And the same applies to the other side, let everyone think for himself. MT. Brown can have his opinion and I can have mine but neither he nor I have the power to say any more than one ''yes" or mo" The people are the ones to de- eide whether we sha: have Sunday movies or not in Norwich. The meet ing tonight viii decide the issue
 Respectfully yours,
 A CITIZEN AND EX-SOLDTER.
 Norwich, July 22. 1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

dren- Athletic games were introduced into the camps and't these stimulated the prisoners physically while motion pictures and other mental recreatiens frightened their dull hours. Their hospitals were provided with every needed medical and surgical requisite. The camps were organized under the command of the American army per sonneL They began to take on Rnew physical aspect and the men showed signs of returning life and courage. Although they at first regarded us with suspicion. this was soon changed and they looked upon us as friends. They formed camp committees which brought all their needs, grievances and fears to our attention
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EXTERNAL REMARKS

told you all about it just a day or so before and he had made it so perfectly simple that any one could understand it
 sTd have you know that when your Harold was rolling hoop in the park and going to bed at , o'clock on a bowl of bread and milk I was deciding weighty questions about whether guessing right as often as most of
 Just because, Harold said he liked women who improved their minds you are wearing out all the encyclopedias and sets Of literature in the house that I bought for. you originally and finally grew to regard handsome parlor ornaments. Ordinarily you would walk a mile and get typhoid fever or chick en pox or humps te avoid using those books My song about storing up knowledge in ones youth was all flats and off key, so far as you were con- cerned.
 When Harold talks you listen with the rapt expression of a devotee. Here say you, here is my chance to learn what really is what. Nobody has ever told me anything all my life before. How fortunate that 1 met this wise young man who is always en- tirely correct on any subject and so willing to share his wisdom with me. Think how terrible it would have been had been obliged to wander on through uarkneSS as l was QO1nS un- til he came along. I will be generous and let some of the light filter in upon papa and mamma too, while I am about it. That was why I heard you telling your mother that Harold said fish was better rolled in clay before baking. I'd like to see Harold get away with that recipe with any S10 a week cook who had never gone fish ing in the woods. Your mother knows more about cooking in one minute
 -Oh. pool1,p said the pretty girl laughing. You're just jealous. Any how, Harold says-''
 oh, my sainted grandmotheri" moaned her parent hopeIessly. Well. l hope l live long enough after you're married to sec you reach the stage where you've discovered Harold is just mere man and doesn't know half as much as you do I certainly shall en- joy his suffering then."-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

ic value there were those who were prepared to sacrifice it. but when it came to a test vote on the elimina- tion- it was approved in the house by a substantial majority and there. can thus be little question. but what the bill with that rider gone will pass and daylight saving will remain as it is as far as the present agricultural bill Is concerned, thus making both vetoes effective. . z
 That it will be- the end of the eff ford to kill daylight saving there can be no certainty but there certainly was never a. time when the savings that are possible under it were more
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
Cleaned from Foreign Ex-
 changes

The great British airship was out on her maiden trin. Twice she encircled the works and countryside around-~then left us to our own meditations.
 Presently the wireless messa ge ar riveS: We are coming in O.. K.
 Three hundred workers assemble in the fields outside the mammoth shed the naval men at the snatch block and around carrying the handling ropes.
 Here she comes; now we hear the props" She descends towards us as if taking long steps in the air. Two men are on top, right for'ard- How small they appear. They are looking to see the little black and white fig ures run to handle her.
 Now the ship is nearly overhead three of her five props" are motion rope descends from the cabin, the naval men run for it, and are dra gged along like herrings on~a spit
 Now all run. guides are inserted and manned. a shout: HThe nosei" and men run for'ard to push skywards be- tween the cabin and Mother Earth
 Heads look out from the gondolas hatchways open A1l's well-no one takes command and we all escort R back into her first home beside her sister ship R., now building
 Men wearily walk around with the ca pstan to close the huge doors, and all are glad to see her in safe and sound.
 A correspondent of the uncommer- cia1 traveller school claims that he has found the quietest spot-out of doors-in the City of London at the present tiIne-
 It is; he says, the northern approach to Southwark Bridge, or what there is in existence of that structure Years before the war, after much controver- sy this bridge was closed for rebuild ing. Boarded off a either end it has long been forgotten by alF except the few who use two dark and narrow covered footways. to take them over
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

Boston doesn't like the idea of be- ing obliged to pay higher car fares and at the same time be required to meet it's part of the deficit which the elevated is piling up. %
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Don't let it be said after 1t is all over that you forgot the special city meeting regarding the opening of the moving. picture houses for paid per- formances on Sunday.
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For some reason or other Henry Ford doesn't seem to be showing any special interest in a larger peace commission ins case the league of na- tions isn't adopted
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

With two incendiary fires in the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan, it begins to look as if that institution was not popular with some people
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

Two decidedly different. but both quite effective methods of wrecking a bank have been furnished in Chicago and Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

Reports are coming from various sources to the effect that the Dutch will or will not surrender the former kaiser. It would be interesting to know what decision has really been reached by Holland if any.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

It hasn't been announced as vet whether President Wilson thinks his talks with the senators will make it unnecessary to make his speaking tour of the, country
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That New York boy who murdered his employe after having been be- fricnded hasn't made it any easier for other chaps out of a job to get. on the good side of the boss.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: What joy there would be if prices would only come down the way the rain does
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23
The Trolley Road Strike.

MT. Editor: Excuse me, but I would like to preface my remarks with a little homeiy but memorable episode that occurred here some years ago be- tween the president of a large. thriv-
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Consistent of course is the new fashion that comes from Paris where the women this summer are wearing no stockings and fur. coats
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

It is to be sincerely hoped that the presidents illness will be, short and nconsequential, to be quickly over come by a short rest.
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attested by other evidence than that of their treasuries. Consideration of the public is out of the question. Profits are being strained now to pay the men fair wages. If they are not satisfied with what they get they Il have to go where they can get more. As for the companies, since circun- stances limit them from increased ir- come. between inareased outgo and quitting business they have no option but to quit. It looks nightly like A crisis in which the public will be shaken out of it's indifference and att
 tempted neutrality.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-23

BristoI.-The playground on Roots Island under the auspices or the Brls- tol Welfare Association has opened for its sixth season. with Miss Marjorie Fallon in charge. .sss s. si