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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
S5oo,oc0 in FRANCE

Some time ago considerable excite ment was created because a nurse in a hospital in France gathered up a very small vial of radium with a bundle of dressings and threw it into the furnace then the hunt for the radium began the slag and ashes were taken and after a long and tedious search most of it was recovered.
 In mining radium it takes 20 tons of rich ore to make one milligram of the radium, so it is evident why it is so expensive.
 It is interesting to know that the first radium produced in this country was in 1913. In the years which have passed since then two ounces of the have been obtained from Colorado de- posits, and it is estimated that these probably contain 20 ounces of the met al to the value of S75,000 500-Emma Gary Wallace, in Young People.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
RAINING nEFECTIYEs-

Every state has its experience with those criminals who spend most of their time behind prison bars. Regardless of their punishment they no sooner get their liberty than their efforts seem to hs turned toward the commission of more crime. They are not only con- tinual expense to the state but a men ace. and in their case something more than punishment seems to be required. Whether it is possible to bring about an Improvement in their criminal tenden- ries there is certainly reason for dealing with them in a manner that will afford proper protection to the public.
 For that reason not a little interest win be ceutered on the action which has been taken in the neighboring state of New York whereby legislation recent iy enacted in the legislature of that coznnonwealth and just signed by the governor use is to be made of a new re. formatory for dealing with the repeat. CTS This institution is not to be used Tor the purpose intended when erected hecznse of the falling of in those who would ordinarily be sent there as tho result of prohibition. Therefore in ordel 70 apply a different sort of treatment tC these who are constantly going in ana out of prison. and costing the state fo, arrests and conviction a sum estimated nt two million dollars a year, it Is pro posed to utilize this new building ro training these detectives, or at leas making an effort in that direction.
 The Idea in sending them there vii De to give them treatment. The sentenc Win neoessarily be indetarminate. Re tsaSe win depend upon the improve
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sHIPBUILDINe IN HOLLAND

Shipbuilding in Holland still is on the defensive, although in other count ries marked falling off in the output of yards has been noted since the high marks set during progress of war construction. According to information issued by the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce. Holland now is occupy ing third place in the list of ship building nations following the United States and Great Britain.
 This work together with increasing numbers of repair jobs placed with
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

Dutch yards by British shipowners, the statement declares. has enabled the F largest shipbuilding concerns to declare average dividends for 1920 of I3.5 per cent, as compared with only 8 per cent last year.
 Hollands shipping concerns also have made striking progress, the Chamber of Commerce asserts. Some steamship companies have been forced to buy or charter more tonnage to handle their business, while opera tors of other nations were tying up ships because of lack of cargo. it is said.
 New share issues in 1920 by Dutch shipping companies totaled S3,393, coo guilders and s of which are the largest concerns in the nation, with a combin- ed capital of 200 OO0, 900 guilders, of which 50 per cent has been paid up, have combined with the object of CO., operating in the execution of plans formulated previously by the indivi- dual members of the combine.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
One Box of sFRWT-A.TNEs" or
 "Fruit Liver Tablets" Brought Relief

Old Chatham, Columbia Co.,, N. Y.
 Twas bothered with Constipation, Liver Trouble and Indigestion for three years and tried all kinds of medicine with no relief.
 I was so bad I would have dull, heavy feeling in the pit of my stomach generally about three or four hours after eating.
 saw advertised in the ~Trcy Times" Fruit tives' and sent to R. W. Seymour'S drug store in Chatham and bought two 5oc. boxes. Before I had finished one box, I was relieved and now have no more trouble. l can eat anything I desire.
 l would advise anyone in the same condition as I was, to take Fruit a-tives' /; 1t is God-send, and would not be without 'Fruit-a-tives' in the house..
 WILLIAM GALE SHEPHERD.
 soc. a box, 6 for $2 50, trial size 25c. Atdealers or from FRUIT-A-TIYES Limited oGDENSBURG, As Y
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
INVITATION ACCEPTED.

The reply of the United States gov crnmcnt to the invitation from the su- prcrne council has been forwarded with in a short time after being received And H takes the form Of an acceptance even though this country has not ratified the treaty and has not joined the league.
 AS has been pointed out particularly in the case of Yap there is an Amari- can interest which this country does not expect the other nations Co deal with without giving consideration Co this country IL has not delegated others to act and it is only natural as the re- sult or that fact that 1t should be in a position to protect its interests, to get Tho views and plans of the others and to iet It's own policies be clearly known. It siI not be anything new that is pro- posed since the Wilson administration maintained those who kent it in touch with the conferences abroad. Tho pres ent administration has now decided that u Is advisable to continue such because it Is deeply interested sn the proper eco- homie adjustments and in the just set- uemmt Of the matters Of worldwide im- nortznce that are under discussion.
 Representation ar the conferences does not. as the reply carefully points out, alter our policy of keeping out of mat ters which are distinctly Of European concern. Efforts are being made to bring about an adjustment of conditions rosulting from the world war. We were participants in that war and there are interests of particular concern to this couury. Naturally We must seek to give proper attention to these matters for our own good. As has been said by President Harding this country is not maintaining a policy of aloofness in matters of worldwide concern and the conferences concern affairs involving more than Europe. Those named as the representatives of the country are tho natural ones under the circumstances.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
storis. That Recall Other,
Who Did He wish outq

'T want you to get her out" said an elderly man as he handed an important looking sealed document to the smiling young woman at the desk.
 "But I hardly understand what 1t is you want" said the puzzled one, as she looked at the man.
 Well, take it; it's the bond, and l want her out" persisted the visitor
 There must be mistake, somewhere |" she said. What Is the place you want? This Is the library"
 "Oh, I thought it was the court house, ,'' said the stranger, as he turned to reach the door.
 Son Got It
 He was a good hearted, but rather simple-minded father, and he said to his son: 1John I've been informed that if anyone buried a half dollar in the garden at night. and let the moon shine on it, the next morning 1t would be live dollar gold piece"
 well, dad" answered the son, q should try 1t. you never know your luek'
 The father agreed. When morning ar rived he hurried into the garden. The
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

ment shown and those who show no bet torment are likely to face a stay where they will dc nobody any harm. In such a way the authorities will know where those of a criminal tendency are and that less time and attention will be re- quired in watching thedr movements. If such people cannot help their actions New York's new law ought to operate for their good through keeping them where others than themselves will be responsible for them, and this idea of keeping them away from trouble will
 get close attention from many other commonwealths having similar prob lens.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
HUSBAND AND WIFE BOTH SICK

MT. and Mrs. Andrew Conner. Shenan- doah Va, were both i'll. He writes: Rheumatism and bladder trouble was our trouble. My wife had rheumatism in her arms so she could not use them. She has had no trouble since taking Foley Kidney Pills. don't have to get up at night so much since taking Foley Kidney Pills. nor have l a weak back" Backache. sore, swollen or stiff muscles or joints. tired. languid feeling-yield quickly to Foley Kidney Pills. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

coin had disappeared. He rushed back into the house and exclaimed to John l: Its gone. John! How do you account for that?"
 John answered medestly, "AH l can suggest dad, is that you got up too late and the sun (son) g0 at it'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
SUN sPoTs

Sun spots are now thought to be a sign Of the commencing debility of the dwarfted and shrunken star which we call the sun. If this idea be correct they will become more frequent and larger as the ages pass. until at length our much admired orb of daylight is
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

New York is waging a fight against vandalism in parks The picking of a flower or the violation of a rule by a single person doesn't amount to much but they all follow the leader and parks soon become devastated areas instead of attractive beauty spots unless there is . proper check on the violators.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

Leader Buckley in the lower house of the general assembly informs the mem bers they cannot hope to keep the peo- pie of Connecticut in bed if they want to get up but 1t is hard work trying to convince some of the legislators.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

The ultimatum of the allies represents all and not just one of the powers that fought Germany. Its counter proposals have therefor not caused any split in the ranks
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

darkened and ceases to be a worthwhile source of heat.
 Astronomers and meteorologists are much interested in sun spots, and keep constant watch on them. During the last few months they have been re- markably few and small
 It seems to have been proved that spotted areas of the sun have a low CT temperature than the bright ones. Hence it si inf ed that quite possi- bly, the recent relatively absence Of sun spots may be accountable for the remarkably warm winter we have been enjoying-Exehange-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

Inasmuch as it is hundred years since Napoleon died, St. Helena has been back to normalcy long enough to be used to it.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

When the supreme council doesn't find time to discuss Tap it looks as if 1t didn't give rap whether there was an early settlement of that matter or not
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

None seem to get as many last chances as Germany. It seems bound to keep the merry-go-round running till it gets the brass ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

The man on the corner says: Even if you can't tell the difference the trans portation of near beer isn't tying up the railroads
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

Over s1s,ooe, 900 worth of liquor has been seized in New York since January 16, but no estimate is furnished of the amount that has been consumed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

If Panama attaches any weight at all to numbers it cannot fail to recognize the fact that it is on the wrong side, and all alone.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

dHford-while fishing on the beach al Milford the other day John Schaul thought he had caught q monster fatfish but when he landed the fish he found he had a ls-pound cod COdfsh are rare h the sound
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07
EnIroRIAI. NOTES

Sugar prices have again been turned in the right direction-downward
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

May seems to be determined to keep the flowers in a cool place until Me morial day.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

At safe distance we do not hesi- tate to say that the prize fighters are no better than they should be.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

Norwich. Saturday. May ?. 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-07

If 1t is true that the American republic one thing to do and that is to see to it that it continues in liberty. We are call ed upon to denounce autocracy wherever and whenever it appears. It was by fight ing autocracy in the Revolutionary war that America found herself free nation
 France had to go through the Reign of Terror before she ridded herself of abso- lute monarchy. We fought that monster in this country in the form of slavery. Wherever men get sufficient power wheth- CT they belong to the upper crust or the low CT crust they become despotic. Just al present it is the lower crust that is doing the autocFatic stunt It is the awful power that controls the disposition to l work If it says 'No" the man who
 wants to york-and his family are kept in the bread line. The autocrat is al- | ways despot, whether he poses as kais- erism. militarism or laborism.
 | If Washington or Jehersen in their day had played golf, dignifed Puritanie Bos- ton would have been amazed. If Wash | ingten had been less serious and had de- l veloped the play instinct he would have
 lived longer. Today the country rejoices
 that President Harding plays go, Il keeps his body and mind in the righ 1 trim for the arduous duties of his great 1 office. Roosevelt taught us that great les. son. To enjoy our work we must know
 how to play. This knowledge keeps worl
 from its chief bane, that of drudgery.
 Fo {u41 l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
S395,OOO,0OO Total
Nayy Approximation Bill

+ Washington, JAN 31-The naval ap-
preparation bill. which probably will
be reported to the House Wednesday,
carries approximatelys 1896, O0O. 900. a
reduction of about $3S, 000, 900 from the
amount appropriated year ago and
s2S4, 0O0,0 900 less than departmental es-
Inmates.
An appropriation of $685., 0O0, 900, IN
the opinion of members of the appro-
priations Subcommittee that framed
the bill, would necessitate a reduction
of the havy's enlisted personnel /. ON
a present possible maximum Of 49,
600 to a maximum 100000, but would
permit a construction of the navy's
building program at the same rate as
during the current fiscal year.
Chairman Kelley of the sub commit
tee declared today that a force Of
100000 regulars would be ample for
the navy's needs during the year be-
ginning July.1. The potential strength,
Of the navy, he added, can be MAIN
ta'ed with this lumber. of men, espe-
cially since approximately 10000 men
WHO formerly were bluejackets but
are now civilians would be available
N an emergency. -''f =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
Drys Planning More
Teeth in VOlstead Law

Washington, Jan. 31.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press. Prohibition leaders are
hoping to tighten up the volstead law.
They are planning new legislation to
provide a fiat Jail sentence for the
first offense of selling liquor without
giving the courts the optional right Of
imposing a fine.
Other changes being discussed relate
to the search and seisure clause so as
to reach teh home brew and to make
more sweeping the present law under
which a person buying liquor may be
punished equally with one selling II.
Confiscation Of every drop OF LIQUOR
held by citizens. regardless as to when
or how it was accumulated, IL also
being urged. This would legaiixe
seizure of all stocks held In a private
cellar--or safety deposit vault. OBJ
lection to that. however. has been
made by some dry leaders on the
ground that little such liquor finds its
way into channels Of bootlegeers'
trade and that 1t won't be long before
all such liquor will be used up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
u. S. Apology for
Attempt to Arrest
Dodger BergdOn

Berlin, Jan. 31.-Brigadier- General
Henry T. Allen, commander of the
American Army of Occupation on the
Rhine, has made formal apology to
both the Berlin government and the
government of Baden for the recent
attempt by men connected with Am
erican forces to take into custody
Grover C.. Bergdoll, American draft
evader, and his chauffeur, Isaac
Stetcher, says an official statement
issued by the government here today.
The statement says that Colonel
Stone, acting on orders from Gen.
eral Allen, called on the Imperial
commission for the occupied Rhine
area and declared General Allen de-
sired to make a formal apology to
the imperial German and Baden gov
ernments for the attempt to arrest
Bergdcll on Baden territory. Through
his official representative, the COM
munication states, General Allen de-
clared he had given no orders for the
attempt against Bergdoll. which he
greatly depaored.
The order for Bergdolis. arrest,
General Allen stated, was issued by
the provost marshal in Coblenz, who
only recently arrived in Germany and
who was under the impression that
Bergdoll was sojourning in the
French zone of the occupied area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
SETBACKS DIM
RELAY PROSPECTS

Colby's hopes for the B. A. A. relay,
lately so fiourishing. have received
solar plexus blow. According to Coach
Mike Ryan 1t will be a practically new
team which will run for Colby in Bos-
ton the fifth of this month. Perkins
will be the only man who will run who
was a member of last years team
Alan Mercer. the star mile man, is OUT
of the running, as is Curtis Hanes, VINO
was counted upon to do good work I'd
the relay. Leonard Mayo, a veteran OIL
last years aggregation is out with
severe cold, and while he will make OH
attempt to run. the outcome of such an
attempt is. to say the least. doubtfui.
Elmer Williams. newly elected captain
OF the cross country team, is unable 70
run because Of an injury received when
he was accidentally spiked in practice
and because of a pulled tendon. Dol
beare. a fast man, ID out with an aD-
scess. The weather. which has been
year. continues adverse. Time triais
were to have been held yesterday, oW
1t was impossible to hold them. De-
cause of the cold out on Seayerns held.
Although somewhat disheartened py
these reverses, the candidates are show
ing even more determination and Coaca
Ryan. far from dismayed. asserts thai
In spite of the trouble he has encoun-
tered. he. will send quartet to Boston
to represent Colby whose fighting spirt
will set at inaught the losses encoun-
tered 90 Tar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
Curious New Workers
Fail to Get Glimpse
Mrs. w. G.. Harding

New York, Jan. 31--Mrs. Warren
G. Harding, wife of the president
elect, enjoyed an interrupted rest
here today in one Of the most restless
cities Of the land.
She did not leave her hotel suite
at all. This disappointed the cruious
who stood in clusters downstairs in
the lobby throughout the day. hoping
to catch glimpse of the future first
lady of the land
Fifth avenues modestes and FASH
ionable shops of all sorts were gay
with throngs Of purchasers and
ing snowstorm in the hope Of seeing
Mrs. Harding select her White House
wardrobe. Failing in this they gaxed
en- the special displays which the
long line of stores had arranged In
windows and on models for the eyes
of the distinguished visitor.
Mrs. Harding's two companions
Mrs. Edward b. Mclean of Wash
ington and Mrs. Harry s. New, wife
of Senator New of Indiana, left their
hotel suite and visited a dress maker,
returning for dinner with the wife of
the president eject.
secret service man, who accom-
panied them from Washington,
cheered the crowd in the lobby when
he announced to a group of news
paper folk that, Mrs. Harding would
appear at 10 O'Clock. tomorrow morn
ing, and probably would spend Ave
or six days seeing the stores and the
sights, of the Metropolis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
eve Are on the
UPGRADE" Word
Harding at Miami

Miami. Fla, jan 31.-Perfect wealth
ed favored President-elect Harding and
his vacation party today on their fish
ing trip south of Miami.
Throughout the day tropical sun
shone down from unclouded skies and
tanned the faces of the fishermen at
their yacht, Shadow, manoeuvred about
the barracuda and sail fish grounds Of
Cocolobo Island. The sea was smooth.
but languid breeze played across the
Shadows decks, bunting the force Of
the sun and completing natural set
ting which might have been made to
order for fishing.
The Shadow is expected to put back
into Miami late tomorrow and unless
Mr.. Harding changes his plans and
yields to the temptation Of Cocolobo
watere. he will start Wednesday morn
ing on his return trip to St. Augustine.
mo country can go through war
without period of readjustment but
we have reached the lowest step and
now are on the up grade" Mr. Harding
said in an interview published by a
local newspaper. II was his only COM
ment on national political affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
Housing Corporation Elects

The annual meeting of the Kennebec
Housing Corporation was held Monday
afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms and the following officers elect.
cd: President. H. l.. Emery; vice pres.
ident Davis Staples; treasurer, W. A..
Knauff; clerk Harvey D. Earon; direc.
tors. E. c. Wardwell, Harvey D. Eaton,
Williams L. Brown, Everett C. Libby,
Augustin Cary, John Fr.el. Samuel
Freeman. David Staples. George E
Vose. H. L. Emery, Frank Smith, Nor
bert Krutzky. Miss Merce Morse
James L. Dean and DIR. r. f. Hill. Il
The report of E. G. Libby. manager
of the work, showed that one house Is
already occupied. four others will BE-
ready for occupancy within two weeks
and the IL remaining will be finished at
the rate of one every week or 10 days
Three more houses have been started
the superstructure having been partly
completed and contracts have been
made to finish them. The meeting was
very satisfactory. The officers were
pleased with the outlook and a sue
cessful termination of the PROPOSE
ton undertaken by the housing COM
mittee. The public is invited to look
over the houses so that they may have
a better idea of what the corporation
has accomplished toward furnishing
ZONES for Waterville citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-01
MORE MILL WORKERS
BACK IN NEW BEDFORD

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 81
Marked Improvement in the unem-
ployment situation became evident
today when the local cotton mills
started machinery that has been idle
for weeks. Fully twenty per cent.
more operatives viii be given employ
ment by the cloth mills this week
than two weeks ago. Mills which
started this week with an increased
production include the Gosnold. Page,
Butler, Nashawena, Acushnet- Hatha-
way and the New Bedford Cotton
Mills.
While Improvement is noticeable
principally in the cloth mills there is
also increased activity in the yarn
mills. The Nonquitt started this
morning on a four days a week
schedule for. practically it's whole
plant.
Some of the other yarn mills also
started up machinery that has been
idle for weeks. There was ground
for belief, according to some of the
mill men, that it will not be long now
before the mills can-run full time and
afford reasonably steady employment
for their regular force of workers.