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Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
OTHER VIEW POINTS

If curtailment of the size of Sunday editions of New York papers as indi- cated in an announcement by the Times really goes into effect, and a lot of what the vulgar call rot is really scrapped, there may be a chance for real papers to publish real news through the saving thus instituted. There would be paper enough for ev- cry journal in the United States if the useless truck of the Sunday editions was put into the same waste paper basket with the useless speeches of the Congressional Record and the useless propaganda of all kinds of the govern ment departments.-Wat Amer ican.
 Connecticut is a republican state. Waterbury for year after year has been left in the cold with none of the things that it was entitled to receive from the state because it has insisted on sending democrats to represent it in the general assembly. Senator Tenn pleton has made a beginning of re . turning it to the place it is entitled to occupy in the commonwealth. Let the republicans see to it that men capable of putting this sort of work through are brought forward, and let tne voters see to it that these men are sent to Hartford. and Waterbury will enter upon a new era in state politics, an era in which it will not be consid- cred a democratic pocket not worthy
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RoLSHEVIK ARMY OFFICERS
 FORM A NEW AUTOCRACY

Amsterdam, Feb. 1.-Two distinct types of bolshevists described as salon bolshevists" and bomb bol- shevists" were noted by the staff cor respondent of the Handelsblad in his tour through Soviet Russia from which he has just returned. The for mer. he says, are represented by for mer officers in the army of the late emperor, while the others include the fanatical, sinister commisars and all their followers.
 The bolshevik army commanders, with whom he travelled in luxur ous armored and non-armored express trains from the Polish front to Mos COW, form new aristocracy. Some times he says, the impression one gets of the entire outfit is that of a ''parlor car with third class people in it."
 In the cities the communistic aris- tocracy live in luxury.
 tIn a big town like Smolensk." he declares, "the army coinmissars who already belong to the upper ten do not live in towns near their head quarters with their staff officers, but a long way off on a side track in a beautiful car, everyone in his own compartment. And in front of every one of those cars is policeman, armed with a rifle, who keeps the proletariat in order.
 "They call each other 'comrade' from morning to night. the high to the low and the low to the high and yet the proletariat suffer terri bly, and die like flies from m sery. cold and contagious diseases. while the high and mighty lord 1t on the fat Of the land"
 When typhus appears in Moscow. he declares, great care was taken to see
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING FEB. 21, 1920
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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.

Whether the peace treaty can be nut through the senate at this time should be determined at once in the opinion of Senator Lodge when he declares that it will be called up to- day and kept before the senate until a final vote is taken. In such an at 'titude he will be generally supported. The treaty has dragged along. been turned down once, experienced a re- call. and is now causing the same backing and filling that characterized it before. It is useless to permit it to waste the time of the upper house of congress when the time can be better utilized in other ways in act ing on legislation where headway can be made.
 From day to day opinions have va ried as to whether a sufficient num- Der could be secured from both par ties to put through the treaty with the Lodge reservations. What has seemed possible one day has been re- garded as unfavorable the next. Equally unsuccessful have been the efforts to reach a compromise on some of the proposed changes, and while in- dications point to more of the demo- crats breaking away from the admin istration control than had previously done, there appears to be no cer- tainty that any programme can bt put through.
 But whether it can or not, whether the members Of the senate are ready to act in such a way as to give their country tho. protection that it should get, whether they are ready to re spond 10 the sentiment CT the coun- try or whether they are ready to ac- cept the. enlightenment from abroad to the effect that ressrvations will meet with approval over there it is time to end tfTr protracted discussion of this question.
 Senator Lodge has led the fight with the assistance of others. for the safeguarding Of our welfare. It is plainly evident where the rasponsi- bility will rest if the treaty s not rat fled and now s just as good a time . as any to bring the treaty feht to ar end with ratification if possible, but without it if not.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
PRACTICNG ECONOMY

twill you listen As l was saying, or endeavoring to say, yo ucertainly must begin to practice economy. You've had just about everything you wanted. But that day is past, young lady, and if you don't want your mat rimonial bark to founder you must ex- ercise judfment. Get that word? you have ona Why, the nlatehibl alone"
 Can't be touched under ST a yard" Holy mackerel! That's outrag- eous. Worse than I thought And the sewing, the making of the thing, or whatever you want to call it, nice penny, III be bound"
 Tin not quite positive, dad, real ly. Perhaps $50 is a conservative fig ure. You see, everything is so aw- fully high"
 Don't I know it 2" grdaned the irate father. And aren't you one bit ashamed
 "Not the smallest bit"
 And your mother? Do you mean to say she hasn't raised any o7ojec- tion to such prodigal spending
 "N-not exactly" murmured the girl. She's been lovely, just like Jimmy. We three agree b-e-au tifully. You are tIlS OILY OIH M1lO 1911 l-IlltOs Dad" suddenly coming nearer. and lingering the criticized gown affection ately, hasn't it the most heautiful-- um-feel you ever felt? And did you ever see anything with such a wonder ful sheen? Please look, won't you? l want you to, because
 ,'4Why, goodness gracious, dad" she went on stopping and perchfng on his knee "do you mean to tell me you don't recognize this material? You'd better look at it, I think Well, ever see it before? OhI You're getting warm. eh? Look again. Warmer? Indeedi Something familiar about it? I should think so-when you bought it for mother yourself five years ago. Yes, it's been wrapped in tissue paper ever since. And because mother and I are trying to fight the old H. c. L., and because I do want to help Jimmy. mother gave it to me. and I made it up myself every stitch of it. And even if you have been just horrid, come up to my room and I'll show you other things I've made. Jimmy hasn't seen-them."
 "WeH, I'll he switched!" exclaimed the bewildered parent. Forgive your dad, and give him kiss."-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
TRUCKS AND HIGHWAYS.

Quite in keep-ng with the situation which exists today is the demand that is being made for the placing of a limitation upon the weight which can he carried by motor trucks. there are laws and ordinances in effect in states and cities today but in many instances at least they were enacted under conditions which were decid- edly different from those today. They were for the protection of roads and bridges and general highway travel. That very same protection is required today only more so for the auto trucks of the present time are making use of the highways for long distance hauling of much heav- fer loads than were ever attempted before. And unless we are mistaken there is going to be more of it before there is less.
 Just as much as there was need for better roads there is a demand now for permanent highways that will stand such loads as are being trans ported, and strengthened bridges for the same reason, and it is a question if the auto truck is still further de- veloped whether what are looked up- on today as permanent roads are go- ing to be so regarded in the future. The time is coming when it must be decided whether permanent roads are going to be reinforced or whether a limit is going to be put upon the users thereof to guard against excess sive loads. At the same time the cost of the roads made to withstand the big trucks and their leads. which even shake buildings as they go through the cities, is bound to come in for attention. It is a case of linn ting the loads or building the roads to take care of them.
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The father of the young person whose engagement had recently been announced surveyed her over his glasses very critically
 If I'm not mistaken" he said se- verely, that's the third new dress I've seen on you in an incredibly short time.',
 pirouetting before a pier glass. 'YGu really have noticed thema dad? Real ly How have you liked them Don't you think this one perfectly darling You so seldom take any notice"
 'Is that sop snorted the disgruntl- ed parent. tfWell, let me assure you of one thing. young lady; the first of each month when the bills come in your father has very good cause to take notice of your clothes. Don't frgct that. And that's a subject want to talk to you about seriously. Furthermore" slantinG disapprov- ing glance at the gown, ''the pres ent moment seems extremely fit. Never mind looking at your watch. He can't with decency. be here for an hour. Now these dresses
 But this one first, dad. Really, don't you think it perfectly stunning ?"
 stunning! That's tits too stun ming by far; too eXtravagant for a girl who has promised to marry a young man whose bank account reg isters close to zero and is liable to do so for some time to come. Under stand, I'm not criticizing Jimmy. He's all right. He deserves every en- couragement. and in my opinion he's not getting any from you if splurg- ing around in a new gown about three tines week is any indication. Strikes me he must be wondering how. in Sam HiM he's going to satisfy the decided ly extravagant habits you're display ing.".
 Jimmy has been perfectly lovely about my new gowns" declared the young person, smiling radiantly be- fore her fathers tightly pursed lips and frowning brows. 'He thinks they are wonderful. I know he will be crazy about this one. Honestly, dad, I didn't see a more nifty creation at the fashion show"
 Didn't you How sad! And Jim my is smiling and being perfectly lovely, eh Well, don't fool your self. He's doing some tall thinking when he's away from you, or I'll miss my guess. He's no dummy. Now lis ten to me-
 But, dad"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
ONLY ONE THING 70 DO.

Whatever the true circumstances are in connection with the alleged re- beIlion against the enforcement of the chigan county they will be brought to light in time. If it is conflict Of authority in the first place it ought not to extend to higher authorities The intinlation that it was not known that the official engaged in the en- forcement of the law was a govern ment representative is not likely to get very much attention for 1t was plainly evident that there were means of frding such a thing out right on the spot.
 From a distance the whole thing appears to be case where lack of sympathy for the law on the part of the state and county officials resulted in the responsibility of upholding the law falling upon the prohibition agent and his assistants, and that rather than permit such a raid to take place in their territory the To- cal officials undertook to upset the work of the fedora! representative.
 Of course the affair must be settled in accord with tae facts. If there has been a violation of the prohibi- ton law those guilty should be prose cuted. There is no question about that, and if it is found that the coun- ty officials Intentionally. and for the purpose of interfering with the car rying out of the provisions of the law, prevented the government au- thorities from doing their duty they should be made to take the conse- quences.
 Just because authorities do not sympathjze with law does not mean that they should obstruct it. If they cannot live up to their paths they should get out of office for it becomes a serious matter when those who are looked to to uphold law and maintain order become involved in fragrant violation thereof. There can be no toleration of any such sentiment wherever it is manifested and the government must realize the import ance of letting this be thoroughly un- derstood right at the beginning.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
THE NEW APRoINrEEs

That President Wilson goes outside Of the circles of those who have been mentioned as possibilities in connec- tion with the filling of the vacancy in the cabinet caused by the resignation Of Secretary of State Lansing is only In keeping with past action.
 Bainbridge Colby, who has been named for the place. has held a warm spot in the presidents heart ever since he Topped from the republican party as the direct result of the
 bull moose" break as his appoint ments in the past few years show. But in view of the manner in which Secretary Lansing was fired the inn pression is gained that Mir. Colby is expected to or is prepared to refrain from looking carefully after the vel fare of the country unless he is so directed by the chief executive, The country will be interested to follow the conduct of the office under the new appointee, not because he doesn't possess the ability but because of the atutude that has been manifested by the president. That he is in synpa- thy with the policy of the president Is to be expected else any soft snap even though the period through which he may serve will be limited to a year and in all probability further changes will be necessitated in the department.
 But it will be interesting to note how the dyed in the wool democra ts will look upon the choice of dis gruntied republicans for places which they may feel ought to go to the long and faithful followers. For along with the announcement that MT. Col by has been selected for the secre-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
STORIES OF THE WAR

How Defeat Was Turned Into Victory.
 A representative of the Echo de Paris has had several conversations with Marshal Foch, who explained certain of his ideas on the conduct or tie operations during the European war. The marshal said he had won the war by avoiding unnecessary emo- Lions and conserving all his strength, SD aS to devote himself whole hearted ly to his task Germany had superp army but lacked a Moltke.
 He continued: At one moment one had to face the possibility of defeat: at the next that of victory. Victory had to be gained at all cost. On the M&rne I was beaten. l said to myself: T may be beaten for four or five days but I shall exist Above all, will should dominate conscience. It is necessary when one has been defeated for four or five days not to change ones cbiectiVes, but to give them d new form in the guise of new opera tion. Only at this price will you get obedience from the men. With his natural dash the French soldier, who loves variety, accepts an idea which appears new to him He obeys with his usual courage and his sound na- tional spirit. The result is that under Il COnNeHlenI mask all the forces SJedl- thily converge towards a line the se- cret of which has been kept under ap- parent fluctuations. War requires an ingenious mind always alert, and one day the reward of victory comes.
 Don't talk to me about glory. beau tY, enthusia sn1-they are verbal mani festations. Nothing exists except facts, and facts alone are of any rse. A useful fact, and one that satisfied nc. was the signing of the armistice. II was afact that sealed the decomDo- sition of the German empire, and could see Brzberger furiously hran- dishing his pen and signing that fact"
 Tn conclusion, Marshal Foch said: "Without trying to drag in miracles. just because clear vision is vouchsafed t oa man, and because afterwards it turns out that this clear vision has determined movements fraught with enormous consequences in a formid- able, I still hold that this clear vision comes from a Providential force, in the hands of which one is an instru- ment. and that the victorious decision emanates from above, by a Higher and Divine Wil."-Reuter.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

ditions improve in Coblenz it was an- nounced recently in a war department cable from Washington received at American headquarters at Coblenz. Coblenz is one of the most crowded cities of Europe. being headquarters of the inter allied Rhineland high commission in addition to the seat of command of the 15000 United States troops stationed in the bridgehead area.
 It is estimated that there are ap- proximately 200 American officers with their wives in -Coblenz. many officers having also brought over their chil- dren and servants. In numerous cases all American family and a German family are quartered in the same house or apartment, using the same kitchen. There is scarcely a German family in Coblenz which has not one or more allied soldiers or members of the Rhineladn commission billeted in their home.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

the consideration of the rest of the state.-Waterbury Republican.
 At last our search and vigilance is rewarded. At last the wonderful Con- necticut fair price committee has scored a hit and the long row of goose eggs is in a way to be relieved by figure one: This eagle-eyed committee has discovered in country town where an overcharge of 10 cents was made, and has sent out a pornpous order with due publicity ordering the return of the tainted dime. This hap pened in Hartford, too, where shoes are being sold every day for s10 and more per pair, shoes that never SAW the day they were actually worth S4. 4 marvellous and elert organization is this keen-visioned flair price" aggre- gation! But then a dime is really a biz thing, for, added to a quarter, 1t will purchase three cents worth of stuff almost where.-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
Stories That Recall Others.
His Queen Bee.

Company had just gone and Mrs. A. had changed from her company talk to that of the every day variety Speaking plainly she was nagging her husband. He endured it for a while and then he said, ''Do you know why I call you my queen bee to the boys at the office?'
 "No,' snapped Mrs. A., not a bit modified by the title of queen.
 ''W'dll," patiently explained hubby while carefully. discerning the short est way to the door. while we have company you make me honey all the time and then just as soon as they are gone you show your stinging abilities"
 And then, well then, the door closed after MT. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

that "the clean gentlemen commun ists were not troubled by the raggy and buggy proletariat-"
 The Lenine theory, he says, was to let the old state die, according to the Marxian theory, and gradually make all class distinctions disappear until there was only one class left-that of the workingInan. But up to now. {" the correspondent writes, they have only managed to breed a few moro very remarkable class in addition to the existing ones.'
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
A BOESHEVIk PAMPHLET
 DEALS WITH CONSTANTfNOPIE E

Geneva. Tuesday Feb. 24.-A bol- shevik pamphlet, supposedly issued by Nikolai Lenine, the Russian So- viet premier. and just received here. raises the question of Constantineple. Is asks why the allies are deliberat- ing on the future of the city. which belongs to Russ;a under a promise made by the allies in 1915 as recom- pense for the Russian effort"
 The document declares the deter imitation of the bolsheviki to have Constantinople and fight for it if ne cessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
Guided by Exner'ence.

Mother was giving the youngster his daily vocabulary drill.
 Tn the morning when we eat what meal is it?' asked the proud mother.
 "Oatmeal,' was the lisping answer.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
ALL SHOULD SPEAK ENGLISH.

Vice President Marshall has been devoting much time of late to speech making. Whether they will listen to him in the democratic na- tional convention as att entiveiy as they have during some of these ad- dresses is another thing. But when he declares that it is time that this country was lowed for more than the opportunities it affords there can be no question but what Ire has views upon that subject that will meet with widespread approval.
 The vice president showed himself to be a thorough advoo ate of Ameri- canism when in speaking at the cele- bration of the tercent enary of the Pilgrim fathers n New York he de- clared ''Education is good and need fuI for the American. Newcomers should be required to Learn our lan- guage that they may understand our institutions"
 The need of such aJi attitude had been thoroughly demo nstrated. We have witnessed the effect of permit ting the country to be flooded with those who have no loH-e for the coun- try, who attempt to do nothing but make trouble, who are easily in fuenced by agitatorsi and who never make the least effort, to get in touch with the country's ideals and senti- ments.
 Such a situation would undergo a great change and present day con- ditfons would be decidedly different had the idea of requiring aliens to learn the Engll lsh language been adopted many years ago. We encour- aged immigration without recogniz- ing all the respon abilities that went with it. We have. awakened to the situation at late day. It does no good to cry over split m K but we are nevertheless confronted with the greater duty because of our previous neglect.
 This is stiIl the lesnd of opportunity and will continue to be but along with that should be kindled love that will not die out, and through Americanization efforts the alien can not only be made citizens but adopt ed sons who will aid in it's upbuilding instead of being involved in efforts tc q isrupt it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

American relief institutions in Asia Minor are menaced by the Turks. And yet Moslem representa- lives are on their way to this coun- try to secure support for the reten- tion of the Turk in Europe and Con stantinople.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

The blame is being placed on Italy for keeping the note on the Adriatic situation secret, but that is no req son why we should not be told what former Ambassador Fletcher had to say in his note of resignation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

If they cannot make any progress on the treaty in the senate it might just as well be sidetracked and let other legislation that is waiting be disposed of.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

It is taking a new view when la bor's interest in the killing of the railroad bill is said to be due to it's desire to protect the public and the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

It is hard for Uncle Sam to get all the taxes that are due him. but it is equally hard for those who have overpaid to get their money back
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

It remains for the president to show whether he is the head of the nation or in control of the railroad brotherhoods
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

The man on the corner says: Even the bleacherites realize, from the new admission schedule. that it is going to cost more to sit in judgment on the umpire.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

Perhaps you haven't thought about it but. the rural mail carriers haven't the easiest '~', in the world during a blizzard.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

Things are getting back to normal when the ash carts begin to make the district visitations.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26

Tests made in France of the trans parency of the water in the Seine River disclosed that it varied in the different months, being more trans parent in warm weather than cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is much cheaper to pay than it is to get caught trying to avoid the income tax