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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
SETTING FIRES,

Much has been said from first to last against the danger that is connected with the thoughtless kindling of fires in open or brush lots, in woods or yards where there is a wealth of inflarnnable material waiting for the application of match or spark to set it ageing lifitM 1t is within a short while beyond the control of those in the immediate vicin- ity and causing damage that no one can estimate until it has been checked or run it's course.
 It is probable that the efforts which are made to prevent such conditions will go on unheeded in the future as they have in the past Those who are direct ly involved may experience lesson from what results from carelessness, as we'll as those who innpcently are obliged to suf- fer from the effects, but from the fegu- larity with which such fires are started each season little evidence is shown of the recognition of the need of care by those who need it most. Evidence piles up to show that personal experience is the only thing that will send the lesson home.
 Reports which tell of the sweeping ovef of a tract of 400 acres of woodland by fires resulting from carelessness in start ing fires, heavy losses sustained by the burning of valuable timber land, the loss of other property which happened to be in the path of the fires and recently the death of an elderly woman who was se- verely burned from grass fire all fur nish good and sufficient reasons for dis playing the proper respect for fire and doing everything to avoid the careless kindling of them or the setting fire te rubbish and underbrush without having proper means and sufficient help to con. trol it, or selecting a windy day for burn. ing brush which could be safely accom-. plished on another day.
 It is not to De supposed that those whe earelessly start brush fires do so witr the expectation that they will result ir the large losses that they do. But feR of the fires are set intentionally, and ye through the lack of proper care thost that are unfntentiona11y set probably d. more damage than where intent can b, shown.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
Cleaned from Foreign Ex-
 changes.

In his speech accepting the leadership,
 MT. Chamberlain affirmed his intention of being loyal both to his party and to
 the coalition. There are times, ne said,
 when insistence upon party Is as untot-
 givable as insistence upon personal
 things; when the difficulties which the
 nation has to confront cali fer wider
 outlook and a broader union than any
 that can be found within the limits of d single party, and when the traditions ard ideas of more than one party need 70 he put into the common stock, SD that the country may be safely piloted through hours of crosis and of danger" That is the standpoint, no less, of us who are Df- on the liberal side of inc coalition. we are as faithful to liberalism as he is i'd conservatism. But, like him. we regard the coalition as for the present A na- tional necessity; and we ara prepared, aA he is. to stand loyalty by it.
 A Tenfold Interesting Countty.-It va; l in Upper Silesia that the first German beet-sugar factory was set mp. There
 too. pure zinc *as distilled for the frs. time. The province can boast of navIns
 had the first ''ring-uvens' whell-ensbied
 the making of artificial tiles to be per. fected. In the coke-makihg area of Uppei Silesia the first furnaces suitable for p:o. ducing the imDor ant by-produets, tar and ammonia, were built. The retention
 Of the region. wnich Goethe called "a ten. | fold interesting country. will be- thtre fore. treendous sdv1ntasA 10 3erman; 1 in Her industrial stsIgg,e with the world A Healthy Paris --Ha tirg noted l.
 possible record in ecclesiastical Non hsevity
 we are provided by the RectorV ot Ivei Heath with the amazing record If hii healthy parish. Since last June thert
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
SWEARING REQUIRED.

The number of educational institutions that require swimming to be mastered by every graduate before diploma is awarded is increasing. The latest is Wheaton college in Massachusetts, an in- Etitution for girls, where all those who are physically able are required to get the necessary training in taking care of themselves in the water.
 When the idea was first presented 1t was the cause of much criticism It was maintained that it had nothing to do with education and should not be made one of the requirements leading tip to a diploma. The fact that young man or woman could not swim did not mean that they were deficient in the things for which they went to college There were those who maintained that there was nc more ground for insisting upon passing the swimming test than there would be to demand a cretain degree of proficiency in athletics, both being considered good but not part of higher education.
 That opinion is changing would seem to be plainly indicated By the number oi colleges that is seeing the advisability of insisting upon instructions in swimming It is not to De presumed that those phy- sically unable to indulge in swimming will be required to meet impossible de- mands. That swimming is an excellent exercise will have to be admitted and fl view of the large number who lose treir lives because they are not abls 70 takt care Of thepfselves ih the water 1t seem. evident that there cannot be too n1act AEnrt put forth fin behalf Of such self nro.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
FIRM AND DECISIVE.

Whatever comfort Germany may have been anticipating out of the communica- tion that was directed to this govern fneft, it must be apparent from the req ply of Secretary Hughes that it failed to get it and that 1t must realize that the United States stands just as firmly as it ever did with the allies and the position they have taken.
 Germany is plainly told that 1t is held responsible for the war, that ftb must make reparation to the best of its ability and that while there is a feeling that Germany is sincere in it's desire for 8 re6pening Of the repafation negotiations it is to be hoped that it will accomplish the inevitable result of satisfying the just claims of the allies There is no crumb of comfort to be gathered there by Germany, whether the German de- sire for another conference is based upon sincere wish to meet allied demands or not. It plainly puts the United States sduarely with the allies where there has been every reason to suppose that it stood. We have not been ~aver:ng even though the treaty has not been ratified by this country and we have not joined the league of nations. The statement by Secretary Hughes makes it clear that we are as firmly in accord with the al- lies as if ratification had taken place long ago. Because we have refrained from signing and look with favor upon s separate peace does not mean that we do not endorse the action and attitude of the allies toward Germany.
 Thus if Germany carried the idea that it would be possible to cause a division between this country and the allies ii any particular 1t must realize that it's ef fort has failed. The new administration is as clearly opposed to such as the olt and if Germany will but realize that f has exhausted it's efforts and get down to calm adjustment of the reparatior claims it will end a situation that vii de much to hasten reaajustnfent cohdi tions and operate to it's own beneAt Ai well as that of the rest of the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING APRIL ehd, 1921 11,O88
CHARTER REVISION.

By securing the necessary number of signers to the petition to have the ques- tion of the appointment of commission for the revision of the city charter sub- mitted to the voters at the June election the first step has been taken in, this im- portant matter. The petition accom- plishes nothing except the placing of the question before the people and giving them the opportunity to favor or oppose it at the ballot box. It is in accord with the statute providing for home rule in cities and makes it unnecessary to carry such a matter to the general as- sembly. It is a matter which concerns Norwich and Norwich alone, and it is proper that Norwich should express it. self in regard to it, under the provisions of the sate law governing such mat fer.
 Nothing in the way of charter revis- ion has been undertaken here for many years. We c-1 still doing business under the old document with a long list of amendments and conditions thatNare de cided1y different from the day it was last brought up to date. In fact looking u- the charter provisions without possess ing the many alterations that have been made leaves one not only unsatisf1ed but without the facts, while there are like wise many ways in which charter changes are called for to meet present day conditions.
 It will therefore rest with the voters of the city to say whether a commis- sion shall be appointed to carry out this work, action on the acceptance or rejec. ton Of which will come at later time One of the matters that will get partic ular attention will be the matter of vot. ing districts which under the present ar. rangement and the addition of the worhef voters contain so many voters that ofllJ by the utilization of ali the voting time Is it possible to accommodate the entire voting Hist This was plainly disclosed at the election last November even witt extra voting hours
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
THE GREER REvERsE.

While it is too eafiy to suppose that the conflict between the Creeks and the Turkish nati5halists hAs reached d de- cisive point, the set back which has been experienced By the forces of Greece clearly discloses that the way to Angora is beset with trouble, that Greece does not possess the strength that it had de- pended upon and that the enemy may have been seriously rnisjudged.
 At least for the time being the situa- ton has changed. The Greeks instead of going ahead are turning backward What appeared at first-to be a victory a, F!ski-Shehr has been tufned iit5 de- feat and the control of the failfead line leading to Angora remains with the Turks With the Greeks thrown into more or less disorder as the result Of theii failure.
 Both the Greeks and the Turks hay, reserve forces te call upon, but cohdf tions are such that the Turks seem like ly to be able to get the Benefit of their! before the Greeks can get their idIt forces moved into position to be of ser vice and it is question how soon theJ will be able to overcome the Turkis! strategy of lehgthehing the Greek lint ny their backward movement imfnediatel! l the Greeks began their advance.
 The idea that the Turks have beer considered handicapped by their divis lon and the financial condition of the fia ti5nalists appears te have been badly up set by the result of the recent clash and without the allies to fail back upoi Greece may be experiencing quite tn same troubles that it was believed Woul, l be encountered by the Turks.
 Constantine by rushing to the iron plans to save the situation ana rally hl forces. He has great influence iii tn
 army and may be able to turn ths tid
 of battle. Yet it is possible that 1t i something more than influence and lead efship that are required to carry out tn Greek programme in Asia Minor. Ina
 being the case the recent defeat for tn
 Creeks means much and the situatio
 must De regarded as serious 6ne fo the Greek government.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
Stories That Recall Others
Mothers Ake roo.

MotnerS Ases TOO.
 Wben a child asks the librarian to se- feet book for someone else in the fam fly, an older brother or sister, it is almost necessary to ask the youhgster the age of the person for whom the book Is to be chosen.
 Herbert is new borrower at the li- brary. On his first trip nc vas delegated to get book for his mother and one for his sister.
 How old is your sister?" asked the librarian. She is ten, replied the buy and then thinking he had better volun- teer all necessary information, added And my mother is S7 years old.'' Her Role.
 Willie looked doubtfully at his aunt She knew where the most lovely cakes and parties could be obtained, but the difficulty was that She was always very Slow in anticipating the needs.
 "Auntie,' he said at last, will you play with me?''
 Auntie laid aside her sewing and re. piled: Certainly, my dear, What sfal we play?'
 "Oh, lets play Fool" answered Willie And I'll be the elephant"
 That will be, fine" cried Aunt Mabel "But what shall I do?"
 "Oh you can be the nice lady wht feeds the elephant with buns and sweets and sugar and things" explained Willie
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06

New York: Doctor Connor, formerly of Johns Hopkins hospital says: Many
 men who smoke, chew or snuff incess- antly and who are seemingly healthy are suffering. from progressive organic ailments. Thousands of them would never have been afflicted had 1t not been fer the use of tobacco, and thou sands would soon get well If they would only stop the use of tobacco; The chief habit forming principle of tobacco is nicotine, a deadly poison, which, when absorbed by the system. slowly affects the nerves, membranes, l tissues and vital organs of the bedy. The harmful effect of tobacco varies and depends on circumstances. One ] will be afflicted with general debility others with catarfh of the throat. ihdi- gestion, constipation. extreme nervous ness. sleeplessness, loss of memory, | lack of. will power,. mental confusion, etc. Others may suffer from heart dis ease, bronchial trouble, hardening of | the arteries. tuberculosis, blindness or IeVen cancer or the common afhiction known as tobacco heart. If you use 1 tobacco in any form you can easily de- l tect the harmful effects by making the following simple test: Read aloud one 1 full page from a book. If, in the course i of reading, your voice becomes muf- lied, hoarse and indistinct, and you must ftequently clear your throat. the
 chances are that your throat Is affected
 by eatarrh and it may be the beginnihg g
 of more serious trouble. Next. in the
 morning, before taking your usual
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
PROBLEM OF WHAT TO SEND

poot or rich, dispatched cracker and cheese set, and I can't at this moment remember any sight so heartrending and pitifuI as a fair young bride trying to look gay and happy when entirely surrounded by silver cracker and cheese sets. It is human nature to use what you have and after you have alienated all your relatives and friends by invariably having crackers and cheese instead of dessert forty live times out of forty-five, 1t really isn't worth it. If they'd be original and use the contrivahce for ham and eges or pancakes and sirup it might be sur cease from monotohy, but it isn't done.
 T should not give them a lamp were I you. If you send a table lamp the bride will throw fit and say she in tends to have naught in her house but floor pedestal affairs and what on earth shall she do with this atrocity? Any lamp one does not pick out himself in- variably is an atrocity. It is purple if the bride had decided on a pink. room and it is wicked if she Sbominatef wicked furniture.
 Somebody gave us d lamp that have carried fourteen thousand miles through the rooms of our several homes under Imosene's directions try l ing to find the proper spot for it. There l IS no proper spot. Any pidCe we uc- posit that lamp, wiping our heated brows hopefully, immediately become.
 a scene of indignant riot and carnage | yelling for help. The best intentionet
 chairs and tables in the world bristlt up and swear at each other the minute | that lamp joins the company. w l finally put it in our last maids room land am convinced that is the reason she left, spreading the horrible new and putting us forever on the blacklist | because not cook has come since. | And the people who gave us tha 1 lamp are coming to town next month
 so we have to get it out afd install
 in the living room and drape ourselve
 about it in an imitation of happy fam fly enjoying itself to the limit am
 bursting with gratitude. I tell you, wedding present is a far reaching in
 stitution and doesn't end with the wed ding. It's baleful influence follows yoI through life, so whatever you do, careful"
 T guess I won't send anything" sai the Woodlawn man worriedly. w don't know them so awfully well any how."-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06

tributed to by various causes, notably condensation into cloud and rain that gives out the air the original heat of evaporation. Thus a sort of chimney for rising air is established and at it's bottom the pressure is reduced.
 Most Rains Near "Lows"
 "The areas of disturbance-11w and highs'-made familiar to large numbers of people by the rough cir cles and ellipses that indicate them on the daily weather maps of the Unit ed States Weather Bureau, cross the continent normally in three or four days. Usually rain or snow falls in the low areas or slightly in advance of them. The fains that occur in the arid parts of the West, however, usual ly follow the passage of lows
 Tn winter the great factory for lows is the extensive body of warm water south of the Aleutian Islands and in the Gulf of Alaska. This region is kept warm by the Japan current. The air over the water is warmed and tends to rise. This reduces air pres Sure and maintains a permafient area of low pressure practically throughout the winter. From time to time such a large area of low pressure is developed that fragments of the area, so to speak, break off and drift with the prevailing winds to the east. It is somewhat like bubble of air under thin ice, breaking off from a large bub- ble and finding It's way with the flow of the water to another location. Nor n1ally a new low is thrown off every few days.
 Battle 6f "Hishs" and "Lows" "The most common course of these lows is across the southern panhandle of Alaska and over British Columbia to cross the Canadian border into the United States in Alberta. For con venienee they are called 'Alberta storms. A somewhat fewer numbei of disturbances, called North Pacific region, enter between Puget Sound ana storms, originating in the same genera northern California. South Pacific storms, entering south of the northern ] boundary of California, are still lesi 1 frequent for this is the region of ; more or less permanent high the ef | feet of which is to keep the driftin; | lows farther north. Now and then | low is formed in some section of th' ! broad curving band of country stretch | ing from Alberta through Texas, in cluding the Rocky Mountains. or ever
 in the central or Gulf States; but thes | occur much less frequently than tn 1 lows which drift in from the Aleut 1 ians.
 In fhe summer the Aleutian whicl
 produces lows is shifted to the interio
 of Alaska, and from there the succeed | ing disturbances drift southeastwart
 and those that enter the United State do so east of the Rocky Mountains
 The characteristic path of all the low.
 which enter the United States in tn northwestern portion of the country a more or less deep dip to the sout just east of. the Rocky Mountains. an
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06

later a turn to the northeast. By far the greater number of them finally pass from the continent down the valley of the St. Lawrence river, not because this great valleye influences their pass age, but because they are attracted toward the permanent North Atlantic low in the neighborhood of Iceland. It is as though the bubble of air under the ice from it's parent bubble, mean dered about for while, and finally merged with another large bubble.
 The highs that traverse the United States have fewer places of origin than the 'lows'-Alberta, North and South Pacific, Rocky Mountains, and Hudson Bay. They usually bring cooler weath- CT with them. The bitterest cold
 waves known in the region from thu | Great Lakes eastward follow highs | that drift down from Hudson Bay"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06
IN THE DAYS NEWS
Where oar Weathet cdnnes Frnfn,

Though the United States has re- Vefsed it's trade balance in material products since the beginning of the World War, and now sends out more articles and products than other coun- tries send i1," says d bulletin issued from the Washington, D. c. headqtiart- CTS of the National Geographic Society there is one commodity for the main supply of which we Hook beyond our borders and probably always will Ii is our @eathef-a necessity in ouf daily life, but one that perhaps we dc not always appreciate.
 "A certain part of our weather, te be sufe, might Bear the brand, made in the U. S. A but it is only a minor portion. For the most part cuff supply of rains, snows, blizzards, cold waves and hot waves, tornad6es and tempests come tumbling in from the riorthwes and the west. A smaller pereentagt come from the north and the south. west, and a few storms from the Gull of Mexico and the south Atlantic. Blu it is worth nothing that none of oui weather enters the country througl the stretch of the Atlantic coast nortl of Cape Hatteras, the section into | which poufs the vast bulk of our ma 1 terial imports.
 Alaska Has a Hand in Our Weather
 Though the United States prope l does not brew it's own weather, ther, is some consolation to enthusiasts fo the made in America movement il the fact the great majority of the dis turbances that enter the States origin ate in Alaska or in the great warn cauldron of the North Pacific between | the Oleutian Islands and Hawaii which is almost a United States sea.
 "Weather disturbances which ente the United States accofnpany lows and 'highs'--separated areas of low an high atmospheric pressure as registefe by the baremeter-whieh drift in gen eral from west to east. Atmospheri pressure is the result of the weight o the great sea of air compfessing tn
 lower poftitli Naturally in region
 where the air is rarefied and is risins the weight, and therefore the pressure
 is relatively low; where the air is con
 tracted and is sinking the weight
 greater and the pressure is relativel
 high. Heat is the chief factor in start
 ing air to rise over low and ono
 the start is made the movement is con
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-06

T suppose you people got cards for the Phipps- Ray wedding" said the Wood lawn man as he made room for his friend from Hyde Park. We can't think what to send them for a wedding present. What are you going to send ?"
 "Imogene is making up her mind,p ? explained. the Hyde Park man. She was considerably upset when told her at once, firmly, that under no consider ation was she to select oyster froks. don't know why it is that the moment the average human being begins to debate wedding presents he thinks of oyster forks. In their place oyster forks are all right, but as rule they are a terrible cross to bear. Every bride gets them. We get them six sets of them; for things like clothes wfingers and bfooms and kitchen knives.
 At that we kept one set too many Ever since we have been married we have been hopefully waiting for the day when we should joyouSly and proudly, bring forth those gold tipped oyster forks. Of course one does not 1 need oyster forks often, but when ont does need them one needs them thor oughly and comprehensively, so it has
 
 i on the premises waiting our pleasure. 1 Even kings and queens don't havt l oysters on the half-shell unless thel give a party and at that if their cool doesn't know how to open the shell! he crosses them off>the list and sub l stitute caviar or something easy tt carve. We. said that when we gav, | dinner parties wed have the half shel l oysters, but somehow there invariabl. 1 was something else. that Imogene sim l ply had to serve because it was nev and was being served by everybod. Ntrying to get into our set. She'd say was a perfect shame not to use thos lovely oyster forks and after two O three years of this she began to mur mur that she did wish those oyste forks had been ordinary table fork and why didn't people use more sens 1 when they gave other people things?
 And there was quite a stretch 0 time when everybody triumphant gave cracker and cheese sets for wed ding gifts. Quite as though he alon had discovered the Sheffield arrange meIt and had eornered the only one O the market, every man high or low