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Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
GAS IN THESToMACH.
 IS DANGEROUS
Recommends Daily Use of Maenesia To Overcome Trouble. Caused by Fer mentins Food and Acid
 indigestion.

Gas and wind in the stomach accom- panied by that full bleated feeling af- ter eating arc almost certain evidence of the presence of excessive hydrochle- ric acid in the stomach. creating so- called "aeid ind:gestien.''
 Acid stomachs are dangerous because too much acid irritates the delicate lin- ing of the stomach. often leading to gastrls accompanied by serious stom- ach ulcers. Food ferments and sours, creating the distressing gas which dis tends the stomach and hampers the normal functions of the vital internal organs, often affecting the heart
 It is the worst of folly to neglect such a serious condition or, to treat with ordinary digestive aids which have no neutraliZing effect on the stomach acids. Instead get from any druggist few ounces of Bisurated Magnesia and take a teaspoonful in a quarter glass of water right after eat, ing. This will drive the gas. wind and bloat right out of the body sweeten the stomach. .neutralize. the excess acid and prevent it's formation and there is no sourness or pain. Bisurated Mag nesia Gin powder or tablet form-never liquid or milkl is harmless to the stomach, inexpensive to take and tfe best form of magnesia for stomach purposes. It is used by thousands of people who enjoy their meals with nc more fear of indigestion,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
IN THE DAYS NEWS
Bessarabia,

Could Bessarabia have been a ra- clal catch basin and retained pro- geny of all the tribes, people and na- tionalities that have conqeured or overrun her, she would be an ethno- logical mueum of unparalleled vari- ety." says a bulletin from the Nation al Geographic Society dealing with the small Russian district which has just proclaimed itself a republic.
 As it is her population, more than 100000 before the war, included Moldavians, Albanians, Little Rus sian, Jews, Bulgarians. Greeks. Ar menians, Tartars. Germans and Gyp- sies. But that list is short compar- ed with encyclopedia procession of Getae, Goths, Ayars, Huns Bessi (whence her name). Ugrians, Humans and Mongois, to mention a few since the days of the original Cimmerians
 For Bessarabia, sloping southward from the westward foothills of the Carpathians. between the Dniester and Pruth, down to the Black Sea and Danube delta, lay in the normal geogra Dhical pathway of tribes push ing westward from Asia, and south ward from the bleak Russian steppes toward the warmer seaeoast lands. Moreover Bessarabia is at the con- vergence of these two~ history beaten paths, and many tines a clash ensued to decide which group should pass through the neck of the bottle to- ward Europe's lands of milk and honey.
 Among the most narrowing of the invasions was that of the Mongols in the fourteenth century. They came across the Nolga under Batu, grand son of that Mongol Charlemagne To-, L complete story of their depredations
 in Bessarabia that region without doubt suffered similar atrocities tc others which are recorded in harrow ing detail. At Ryazan women and children were used as targets in bow and arrow contests, slivers of wood were driven under the nails of the men, then they were corralled il churches to watch their women beins
 ravished and finally roasted alive, ant 1 this went on until it is said that NC
 eye remained to weep for the dead.
 Another city, Kozelsk, was renamed Mobalig, city of woe and Kiev was laid waste after her people had beer
 maimed and murdered,
 "A picture of peaceful, pastoral Bessarabia before the renewed ray. l ages of the world war furnishes { pleasing contrast. A delight to the few tourists who went through the regiol were the Moldavian homes.
 "A Modavian interior was irnmacu late and vivid. Brightly colored cur tains and hangings were used. An in evitable decoration were rows of vel low gourds, the raising of which i one of the minor Bessara bian indus tries. The people are deeply religious
 Each orthodox home had it's altar
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The Socialist school teachers who want the government to control everything, are often rne same ones who complain because the politi- clans allow them sucn poor salaries and maintain such inefficient schools.-Meridtn Journal.
 That the anger of the citizens of Bridgeport is growing us they con- template the raid on their pockets by the ice trust is clear from what one hears in daily conversation.
 No stronger evidence is needed to prove this plan than the action of the pastors of many churches in bringing the question Of righteous protest be- fore the church membership.
 The report that company of American troops refused to go to the front in Archangel and are threatening mutiny is sufficient proof to the average American, who has the utmost belief ill American courage that conditions in that country must be next to unbearable. It looks as If it were up to Washington to re- lieve these soldiers penned up in northern Russia or send them more ssistance.-Waterbury Democrat. Here is a fine opportunity for mus cular Christianity-the use of the whit of small cords.
 And that whip can. be fashioned ou of words sent to the proper authorities who for reasons best known to them selves have aided this grasping trust Deliberate and ineXcusaa:e disregard l of plain order of the people make,
 this trust raid possible. The churche.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16

- It has been frequently demon- strated since they were issued that the first issue of the Liberty loan bonds was the most desirable from the standpoint of the big investors The conversion privilege and the tax ex- emption that goes with them make them desirable and they are today commanding the highest price in the market
 With the view to surrounding the coming loan with the same degree of popularity provisions have been made for not only appealing 10 the big but 10 the little investors and this appears in the cleverly arranged provision which will make it possible for those who take large amounts to secure the tax exemption through converting them into the notes calling for the three and three quarters per cent. in tcrest while those who would not be t1ying so heavily will purchase and retain the notes calling for four and three quarters per cent. for the re- turn that they will bring. Thus all seem to be taken care of and there is no reason why everyone should not SnON lHe pIopef paulOuc spirit and make certain that the sum which the government needs at this time is raised.
 It is Of course a fact that the people of this country would have put forth their best endeavors to have sub scribed the necessary amount even if 1t had been fixed at six billion. It is not however to be considered for q moment that the four and a half bill lion is not a large sum or that it will be raised so easily that the same amount of interest is not needed as that shown in other loans. There is no getting away from the fact that the limit fixed is going to call for just as enthusiastic a response as any of the previous loans and no greater mistake could be made than to show an ana thetic attitude when everybody's helr is going 10 be needed. Every com munity should make an early start tc raise its quota
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do we'll to organize ct remonstrance.
 And let the protest go to the right parties. not only once. put twice and three times.
 In fact. keep it up for weeks, until something is done-Bridgeport Stand ard Telegram.
 The trouble with. the case of the jitners is that they are objecting to necessary and ligitimare regulations Being in the game for purely selfish and commercial purposes rney must be subject to the same or similar regulations that safeguard the pub lie. The jitners have no claims to exemptions or special favors. They cannot be permitted to dodge or evade responsibility for accidents or injuries. The steam and electric fines are held to an exceedingly strict accountability, and in the interests of the public the tits must come under s.ln;iar provi- sions. There is nothing unfair or un. reasonable about it, and the explosions of employed attorneys cannot in the least change or influence the facts.- Bristol Press.
 A very interesting experiment has been on trial during the last three years in Cincinnati which passed 3 | test triumphantly during the in | fluenza epidemic. Thirty blocks of 1 the city had been organized into a | social unit and upwards of s100, ! 900 had been spent on a medical
 survey. on hygienic measures and
 on dispensary treatment for the pur- pose of discovering whether 1t was possible to improve the public health and reduce an urban death rate ma; l terially. The district selected was what would be called middle class district. It's death rate rom the fit was only 39 per cent. of the deatf | rate for neighboring t-:s;rlcts ant ] one-half of that of the entire city
 Evidently public hygiene does pay | Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There is an excellent chance just about now for clean up" week at the peace conference.
 The man on the corner says: It wouldn't be human nature if it didn't follow path all it's own.
 Getting the avistors started on the trip across the Atlantic is slower than the preliminaries of a good horse trot.
 Some of the Turks for whom the sultan recently asked justice are, through their executions, apparently getting it.
 The states where there are to be the big crops of wheat ought to be the best places for getting subscriptions to the Victory loan notes. It looks as if there was a keen ri. valry amongst gangs of bank robbers to see which could make the biggest haul with the least effort. ! All that is needed now for the open- ing of the swat the fly campaign in dead earnest is for April to allow the sun to do it's work uninterrupted. The announcement is made that the king of Siam is to present President Wilson a white elephant. He'll have trouble making room for any more ir bis cabinet.
 The claims which are soe1ng made that Germany is back of much of the bolshevik efforts in that country vii not lack for believers in view of the reputation that it has already estab lished.
 | Probably no one knows any better than President Wilson just how mucl help he received from ,t,e United States senators in getting through tha amendment regarding the Monro, doctrine
 Even the south is turning agains Postmaster General Burleson when :; petition is sent to President Wilsol that he be put out of office. but per haps the petition ought to have beer sent to Colonel House.
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Did you have a good time at Louises last night?" inquired the girl at the switchboard of the pretty stenograprer.
 No to tell you the truth had the disappointment of my life,'' replied the pretty stenographer. You see, Louise met soldier last summer and core sponded with him all the time he was in France, where he was sent short 1y after she met him. Well, he re- turned about a month ago and none of us have seen Louise since. He has monopolized her entire time I was afraid to go to her house of an even ing because 1 was afraid I'd meet Lieut.. Wilson and interrupt tete-a- tete. If I call Louise up to meet me for lunch the reply is, I'm so sorry but I'm to meet Jack Wilson at 12.30.' Saturday afternoon I asked her to go skating but she was going to a mati nee with her lieutenant.
 Well, last Sunday afternoon I pass ed her house. and she rapped at the window and beekoned to me to come in. Of course, as I expected, there sat Lieut.. Wilson. He is a dandy fellow and I don't blame Louise for enjoy ing his society. but when it comes to giving up one's best girl friend for a man, it's going a bit too far. To my surprise Louise told me she had just been trying to get me on the phone. I haven't seen you for so long, she said, that I wanted to know if you would come over tomorrow even ing. Helen and Elsie are coming and I'm looking forward to a good, old fashioned talking fest. I have so | much to tell you T couldn't wait until I got home to 1 call up the other girls and compare notes. Helen agreed with me that
 there was some special reason why ] Louise wanted us three girls alone
 and would tear herself away from hei precious Jack for one whole evening l to talk to us.
 She surely is going to tell us she's engaged, said Helen. I'm sure sh, wouldn't announce her engagemen without telling us about it first, anc she is talking this opportunity to dC 1 it.. Elsie thinks so, too, and I'm st excited I can hardly wait for tomor'
 row night.
 Helen was so excited she got m, excited. too. You see, we four girl l have been friends since we were chil dren. I felt like I couldn't have beer happier if 1 had been engaged my self. That's why I told you that was looking forward so much to tn evening at Louises.
 Well we got to her house about
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
THE FLEETS RECEPTION.

The home coming of the boys who have been doing duty in France has become a part of the daily routine and they are given a warm reception wherever they land. The same is true of those who saw service on the sea and 1t was only to be expected that elaborate plans would be made to vel come back the fleet of destroyers and battleships that has been doing duty in European waters under Admiral Sims. even though they did not come direct from Europe.
 Although not as much may have been heard of the work that has been performed by the Victory fleet as has been told of the armies on the battle field yet 1t was nevertheless engaged 1n perilous and decidedly important undertakings. It contributed the same help in throwing the balance of power
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
THE SURPRISE

a'clock and Louise surely acted ex- cited. We know her well enough to know that she would never olurt out her news in a commonplace way and we were wondering just what means she would take of telling us. Helen thought she would serve little lunch and have cards hidden under the plates. Elsie said she would never be so formal with us, but would suddenly flash out her engagement ring and cry, Girls, congratulate me- Pm the happiest creature in the world
 T decided that at 10 o'clock the would appear-and I couldn't guess any further than tlat---neyer having had any experience in that line.
 "Then we made fudge and Louise said she had two new dresses to show us. She also showed us hat and suit and some lovely lingerie. Elsie whisp- cred once when Louise was out of the room, Girls, I bet she's going to tell us that she's going to be married right away. It certainly looks like a rousseau to me
 Then, at 9:3o the door bell rang, and you can imagine the three if us. Louise said, I wonder who that can be-? But she always loves dramatics, so we were sure that was part of her plot. She went to the door, and we heard her give a little cry, and then a mans voice. and loud kiss. Helen caught hold of my hand, and hers was shaking with excitement Your guess was right she wlis- pered.
 The reaction was so great I could have cried when Louise's uncle, who 1 lives in New York, walked into :the room. To our relief he went to clear up, as he had just come from the
 train, and I simply couldn't stand il
 any longer.
 l For goodness sake Louise,' said, tell us your excitement. What i: the celebration for?'
 1 Well she said, have the mos wonderful news for you. I'm the hap 1 piest creature in the world. I know
 you girls will miss me and I'll mis- you, too, but we can write to eaci other often and I won't be gone TOT ever Mother and father and 1 ar going to Santa Barbara for the res of the winter
 "Of all things gasped the girl a the switchboard. "No wonder vol
 were disappointed"
 Anyhow, the thing has one redeem ing feature" finished the pretty ste nographer Although Louise swear she isn't engaged, still I know tha Jack Wilson's parents live in Sant Barabara, ,'-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
THE TELEPHONE STRIKE.

Nothing Is 10 he more regretted than the determination which is frequently displayed Of insisting upon conducting a strike in which the public is the in- nocent sufferer, when the matters un- der dispute appear to be entirely sus- ceptible 10 adjustment without trouble CT friction. The fact is that the public is seldom given any consideration al- though it is looked to to support the strikers on general principles because of sympathy.
 The strike upon which the telephone operators in certain cities of New En- gland have just entered is therefore deplora0le. for regardless Of the merits Of the claims for increased wages. it is something which is not only direct ed against the government but what could have been avoided had there been the disposition to proceed in the stipulated manner.
 Although there may be little or no sympathy with the manner in which the wire service is administered under government control it cannot help be- ing felt that reason should be used on both sides. The operators are not dealing solely with the telephone com panies at the present time. but they have been told. according to the post master general just what course should be pursued in order to have their appeals receive consideration. There is no one 10 blame but them selves If they have chosen to disre- gard such instructions and insisted upon having their own way. When a strike is called after provision has been made to avoid such trouble it dis plays highhanded methods. It means no end to the inconvenience and trou- ble for the public, and the lack of jus tihcation for the course taken means that no sympathy can be expected from that direction. It hurts rather thar helps. even though there might be req. son in the demands.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16

to become of greater value to them selves and to the sta,e. The weak ness of democracy lies m the fact that it gives to the selfish and the ignorant political power equal tC tnat Of the un- selfish and the enlightened. The form CT will always be md0e numerous and the power of numbers must always be guided by wise leadership. But un
 like bolshevism. which deliberately eX- cludes the educated classes from all
 part in the government. democracy re- tains these and gives them the chance to use their greater wisdom in guiding the less privileged. IL used to be said with sheer that the democratic ideal was not practical; thar, gTven the po- litical power, the many would vote to contiscate the property "r the few. But in these latter days r(ilions have giv- en their lives for this ideal and have showed by this devotion their firm conviction that democracy is practical
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
Doctor Tells How 10 Strengthen
 EyesigM 50 Per Cent h One
 Weeks Time Ln Many hstances

getting. glasses. Eve troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully bene- hted by following the simple rules. Here is the prescription: Go to any active drug store and get q bottle of Bon -Opto tablets. Drop one Bon- -Opto tablet in a fourth of q glass of water and allow to dissolve. With this liquid pathe the eyes two to four times daily You should notice your eyes clear up pereeptibly right from the start and in- fammatien will quickly disappear. If your eyes are bothering you. even q little, take steps to save them nov be- fore it is too late, Many hopelessiy blind might have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time
 Note; Another prominent Physician 10 whom the ahoFe article submitted, said: Bon 0pto Is FtTy remarkable rmedy. Its constituent in grediens are well known to em:nent specialists and widely prescribed hy them The 1nanufacurers guarantee it to strengthen eyelght 5e per cent. in one weeks time in many instances CT refund the money, l. can ba cb.ainsd from any good drug eist and is enc ef tAe very few preparations fecl sholld be kept hand for regular uS alu,ost every family. 1t is seld In Norwich hs Lee & os seed and other druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16

Those students of Fl Azhar who were ringleeders of the Cairo riots belong to the oldest university in the world, unless we believe that King Alfred founded Oxford. It is also by far the cheapest. The Mosque of Eli Azhar supplies to all willing to learn the gratuitous instruction which our ancient universities were originally intended to give.
 The classes were attended by more than 10000 students from all parts of the Moslem world, not one of whom need pay piastre for his education CT maintenance. Their textbook is mainly the Koran, which is supposed to contain ali human wisdom and knowledge. Fl Azhar was repaired and beautified by Tewfilk, the I<hedive whose mysterious and sudden death was probably due to Anglophil procliv- i !ties.-London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
Free Prescription You Can Have
 Filled and Use at Home.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Do you wear glass es? Are you victim of eye strain or other eye weaknesses? If so, you will be glad to know that according to Dr.
 Lewis there is real hope for you. Many whose, eyes were failing say they have had their eyes restored through the principle of this wonderful free pre- scription. One man says, after trying it; T was almost blind; could not see to read at all. Now l can read every thing without any glasses and my eyes do not water any more. At night they would pain dreadfully; now they feel fine all the time. It was like g. miracle to me A lady who used it says: The atmosphere seemed hay with or with out glasses. but. after using this pre- scription for fifteen days everything seems clear. I can even read fine print without glasses It is believed that thousands who wear glasses can now discard them in a reasonable time and multitudes more will be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be
 spared the trouble and expense of eve
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16
Reduce Weight
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A new book, telling how to become thin in pleasant, safe. easy way, and remain gracefully slender, vivacious, cheerful. is titled: Reduce Weight Happily Will be sent free, in plain wrapper, on request to Korsn Co.,, NE-56S, Station F, New York, x. Y. Improve your health. figure. complex ion and win success Lose 10 to 50 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-16

facing eastward. sacred bread be- meath the icon, and corn stalks placed in the shape of cross before it. Even the altars were colorful because of their draperies, candles. and, many times. they were laden with flowers. The Bessarabian women are sprightly, bright-eyed and pretty.
 ''Io a land where curious religions abounded Bessarabia furnished it's lants. self-styled People of God
 Jumpers. and White Doves did not prevail in Bessarabia. but the Mutes originated there. The followers of this
 belief kept COWS of silence, while the
 Non Prayers took literally the
 statement that God is to be worship ped in spirit and therefore did away with candles, imagery and vocal pe- titions.
 "Moldavians constituted about half the inhabitants of Bessarabia, Ru- mania, it will be recalled was formed by the union of Moldavia and Wal lachia, hence the adjoining Bessarahia, with it's large Moldavian population, long has been the 'irredcnta' of Ru- mania,
 "Kishinev. capital of Moldavia, was l the scene of the atrocious Jewish mas sacres of Easter Sunday, 1903, when nearly 50 Jews were killed, about 500 1 wounded. and roo homes destroyed. l Reni is small Danube river port where Prince Alexandria, of Bulgaria,
 was taken after the Russians had in stigated q plot to have him kidnap- ped, in 1888.
 l ''IsmaiI, too, has story, told ir
 Byrons Don Juan the story of its siege by SouraroY,
 1 the greatest chief ! That ever people Hell with heroes slain,
 Or plunged a province or a realm in grief
 'kilia is another river port but its growth was checked when the com
 mission which improved the Danube
 delta deepened the Sulina, instead O the kila channel.
 ''Bessarahia as a Russian province 1 before the war had an area abOu equal to that of Massachusetts ant l New Hampshire combined, and ; population comparable to Indiana.
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" the greatest chief That ever people Hell with heroes slain, Or plunged province or realm in grief
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