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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
EXCLAIMED BOND 1NrEnEsr.

When the books of the United States treasury show that the government Is in possession of ss5,ooo.ooO of interest money belonging to holders of Liberty bonds. who have failed to collect what ls due the init shows that many of the holders of such government securities fan to understand what they slOuld do because they are not acquainted with the handling ot securities. that they have laid away their bonds and forgotten about them. that they have been lost, stolen or destroyed or else they have no need of the money and believe that Un- cls Sam is a good custodian of interest us well as principal even though the interest Is not being compounded.
 But when it is revealed that such ial- tsrest represents bonds that are held by those who have failed to exchange their temporary bonds for the permanent ecu oon bearing securities, the impression iS conveyed that the nearly seven and and d half million bonds are held by those who have failed to recognize the fact that all tbe publicity that has bean in- duired ia regarding the changing of inc bonds have been directed to them. Many bonds hzve undoubtedly ben lost and thers rsy be some who have responded q. the und idea of burning The securi- lies 10 crcer to relieve the government of laa burden of paying them though such
 a number is likely to be vs-y sI@i, but
 with bondhclders having more than fgs. .o00. 900 due them f1i these times it ssens highly probable that the duties
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ODD INCIDENTS IN AMERICAN
 HISTORY
WHAT CAUSED BACON TO RI

WHAT CAUSED BACON TO REBEL.
 One hundred years before the Revo- luton there was turbulent times in Vir- ginia. Berkeley was governor of the state, and was unpopular with the mass es. The Indians began their depreda- tons in that state, and the planters, with Nathaniel Bacon, a popular. bold and talented man, for their leader, demanded of Governor Berkeley the privilege or protecting themselves as he did not ap- pear to be able or willing to give them the proper protection.
 Berkeley refused, for he probably thought by allowing them to protect themselves they would come to a reaiiza- tion of their great strength. At length some people of Bacon's plantation, hav- ing been killed by the Indians, that gentleman yielded to popular clamor, placed himself at the head of five hun dred men and marched against the in- vaders
 Berkeley, who was jealous of Bacon $ popularity, immediately proclaimed him traitor and ordered a body of troops 10 pursue and arrest him. He was sue cessful against the Indians. while Berk- eley was obliged to recall his troops to put down a rising rebellion in the lower counties. The people generally sympathized with the traitor" They arose in open insurrection Berkeley was compelled to yield; the lower assembly ] was dissolved and new one elected new laws were granted; universal suffrage was restored; arbitrary taxation was 1 abolished and Bacon was appointed com mander-in chief
 l The governor, compelled by the popu
 lar will promised to sign Bacon's com,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
THE rREAcHERous CANOE.

The triple drowning that comes in the news from Hartford where three young men lost their lives by the overtuFninE of a canoe which they were not adept .n handling and their inability to swim .s probably only the forsrmner of many such fatalities that will occur through out the season.
 The canoe is unquestionably euticing. The way 1t skims over the water under he guidance of skillful paddleEs creates O desire to participate in such pleasures, and too often the desire iS quickly fel- lowed by action regardless of the dan- gers that are involved. Too late is it learned that canoe is a cockleshell that furnishes no protection for those who are within unless much care is exercised and some knowledge possessed concerning the handling of it Likewise the excellent possibility of the untrained being thrown into the water calls for tho added pro- lection of knowing how to swim in order 70 properly guard against the loss of one's own life as well as those of others.
 In the Hartford instance the double risk Of undertaking to manipulate a frau craft with which they were not &C., rustoned and setting out on the river in a canoe without knowing how to swim was involved. and as is so often the case the inability to take care of themselves either in the canoe or the water resuatod in the loss of life. Such cases ars zl- ways deplorable and they occur all too frequently. There have been plenty oG instances which ought to call for sound second thought before launching out on any such hazardous stunt Just how much effect they have there is no way of telling. Nevertheless there are suf1i- cent cases of repetition to indicate thai the lesson Of such fatalities are not well enough taken to heart for the good of those who are most directly concerned
 The willingness to take a chance may be well enough in certain matters wher, confidence. or overconhdenee will not re
 mlt in loss of life but when death Ia 4p Do be the stake it is far better to talk, care and be safe than to take a chanel and throw away a life or lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
,FOREsrRY WEEK.

Because of the good service they per- form in whatever they undertake it is quite natural that much should be look ed for from the Boy Scouts during Scout Forestry week which has been fixed from May 22 to 2s, and yet it is a matter which should by no means be confined to the Boy Scouts. There is need for a general increase in interest and effort in behalf Of forest conservation and against waste in this particular direc- ton.
 It is the same with our timber supply as it is with the little boys cake; 1t is impossible to consume it and still have 1t. It Is still possible to see broad ex- panses of woodland but they do not be- gin 10 amount to what they did a few decades ago and the demands for wood in all forms continues to grow as the population increases and the counhCy develops./ Our forests do not insure an endless Supply of material If we are consuming faster than we are raising, or if we arc failing to make proper use of that which we have and not taking adequate steps to stop the waste or re- place that which is being consumed We are approaching the time when we arc not going to be able to meet require ments and when the penalty for negli- sence will have to be paid
 When we stop to realize the tremen- dous losses that are suffered from the destruction of woodland by fires, caused by human agencies, and the waste oi more than 51 million board feet of tim. Der during a year it is time to realize that work needs to be done to change this situation through reduction of tht waste, a better utilization of the mater ial available and the increase of interes in forestry work that will mean the re placing within the proper period of tn, timber that Is being cut each year. Tht forest lands are also of vital importanc, for the protection of our watersheds Forestry week should thus make it
 appeal to more than the Boy Scouts b, directing attention to a matter which f
 of widespread and growing importanc
 to the entire country.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
Norwieh. Tuesday. May IT, 1881.
CRCN.AH0N WEEK ENDING MAY i4th, 1921
 11,O97
WORKING FOR NEW ENGLAND.

Made up of those who are working for the interests of New England as unit the New England States council, while not the only organization that has rec 0gnized the value of getting concerted action for the common interests of this part of the country. has plenty of work Co do if it buckles down to the tasks that are open to it.
 AS a new organization It is manifest Ing a commendable amount of enthusi- asm in the possibilities of securing con- certed action upon projects and meas uros in which the New England. states have reason 10 take a similar viewpoint and to work for uniform action. Through cooperation there is much that can be done in the way of promoting New England advantages in the way O. commerce. industry. agriculture, trans portstion and possibly legislation. The states of this part of the country stand n such a relation to each other that what affects one invariably affects three or more in a greater or less degree.
 The plea for uniformity in action along certain lines has been repeatedly made The need Of cooperative action has many AlAte NEtA eIA lulAii- 0ANb DceN made 10 bring about such desirable re. suits. Whatever has been attempted has invariably been of a temporary nature Certain matters would get attention and activity would cease. Under the new council the purpose is to maintain an or. Fanization that will be ready to dea with not only the existing problems but such others as they may arise. Througf it there can he set forth not only thi merits Of its needs but the manifold ad. vantaEes. II Is well that the interests ot this group of states should not be Jeff for those In one or two of the state. 70 set forth and promote. There shoult be a general participation by all con cened and through such an organiza ton that should be insured and the "a ried interests get the attention that they deserve. It is to be hoped that i will be of practical as well as theoreti cal value
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Opposed to Sales Tax.

MT. Editor Again big business comes to the front with program to place an additional burden on the backs of the common people. The plan is to repeal the excess profits tax and then pass a law taxing all sales. Under the excess profits tax the very rich people of the country paid into the federal government eight hundred millions a year. Now all of this is to be changed and MT. Ultimate Con- sumer is to have this loan transferred to his shoulder. It means that we will pay a tax every time we buy loaf of bread d pair of shoes or pound of tough meat Recently the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary club of Norwich have gone on record as being in favor of this so-called sales" or turnover" tax. It is not a sales tax at all but a purchase tax. The ultimate consumer when purchasing goods will pay the accumulated tax with an additional profit added. The national in dustrial conference, the United States Chamber of Commerce and the committee of manufacturers and merchants on fed eral taxation have expressed opposition to this bill because they fear that busi- ness will suffer. Apparently they. do not oppose it because of its rank injustice but {. frankly because it will hurt business. Ii l is said that nearly all the propaganda for the sales tax has come from group ot i international bankers in New York headed | by Otto Kahn. If this is a fact, the people would do well to study carefully ! everything they can find on the question These big interests made immense for
 tunes during the war and now they desire
 to retain all their gains while the common 1 people pay all the costs of the war Sena. 1 tor La Toilette writes in La Follette's
 magazine that Tt makes little difference
 to the man whose income is twenty five l thousand, or fifty thousand. or one hun
 dred thousand dollars, whether the pricei of the necessaries of life are doubled O trebled. for he pays out but small par of his income for the necessaries of life But it is hard on the man who earns thousand or two thousand dollars a year His earnings are substantially all expend
 ed for the necessaries of life. Any in
 crease in the cost of living for him cut
 the home life of his family to the yer
 bone" This statement by Senator L. Toilette goes straight to the heart of tn
 matter. The vast majority of the work
 ingmen today are spending every cen
 they earn in order to live deeently. Wher
 will we "get off if this monstrous an
 wicked sales tax is made law?
 GEORGE E. CAMPBELL.
 Norwich, May If. 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
Stories That Recall Others
Even.

John went with" Susan for three years and then suddenly grew fckle and began to go with Adelaide. And Susan was decidedly peeved. She had enter tained him well. fed him well and had done everything in her power to win him.
 So when she heard he was gong with Adelaide she decided to get even.
 A little later her chance came. Johns sister at the Ladies' Aid began telling how regularly John was going to Ade- laide's. And when she was through Su- san sniffed wisely. At last" she said with an air of triumph, "I know some thing I've long wondered about"
 Several pressed 10 her to share her knowledge with them, and finally she did. T know that the Aliens set a good table, sine said with so much mean ing that Johns sister was, silent.
 HeIen's Version. teacher was carefully leading her pupils through a lesson in the first read CT.
 Now, Helen she said. will you please read the next sentence. Be sure and do not forget the little mark at the
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
SATISFYING THE FAMILY

Well, where do we go from here" asked the head of the family as the old fashioned New England boiled dinner ap- peared on the table We've got to de- eide because when our lease runs out in the spring I want to be ready to jump. I'm about through with town-I'd like to get outside"
 That would be grand" agreed his daughter Alaska. who was in hurry because herr young man was coming to take her to the movies. T think it would be perfectly wonderful to have country place and week end parties and
 Arise from your slumbers,' interrupt ed her parents You are talking in a Lake Shore drive tone of voice. Get down to something side street and all will be well. I am conversing about a place for the family of an honest workingman to reside in, not an estate to eat up the family fortune in two gulps v
 T could have a runaboutNthen, couldn't I?" demanded the younger son, Hector, enthusiastically. And rabbits and dog and
 Gee p said Albert the son who had begun to shave and wear his fathers best ties, why do you want to bury us in some hole out in the country? Why there's nothing doing out there When it gets dark everybody runs to cover and cows and chickens and things keep you awake all night"
 Then let's go' his mother said, ami ably. If there's anything on this greer earth that will waken you in the morn. ing and cause you to arise without call- ing in the police department and a der rick to accomplish the deed, I should like to have it introduced into the family But how could get in to my club meet ings-and I am sure the card club never in the world would travel way out there wherever it is 70 T will begin making out lists of my l friends whom I can have out week ends 1 said Alaska brightly Tt is so importan to get the right people together eaci l time-'
 You'll have to turn in and help wasl
 dishes, then" said her mother An, there would be all the extra cooking ant
 I don't see where we could stow a lot 0 extra folks-and with food so expen | sive-"
 Why, if you live in the country yo,
 grow your own food" explained Alaska 1 pauently, glancing at her wrist watch
 Our eats wouldn't cost us anything a 1 all I'm sure-
 Nix on my wedding the onion bed, broke in young Hector in alarm. "Yo
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
CHILD TRAINING AT HOME
Living With the Children.
 By Mary E. Ely.

By Mary E. Ely. "Oh, listen, little Dear-my- Soul
 To the fairy voices calling, For the moon is high in the misty sky
 And the honey-dew Is falling"
 The fairy voices that called to us in our childhood are still calling to the children of today. but in the midst of the turmoil and the unsettled conditions which surround them, these finer voices are more difficult to hear
 It is for the parents and teachers to realize that this atmosphere of unrest has a decided effect upon the life of the children and that is stunting to their de- velopment.
 Let us seek inspiration so that we may be the guides, the leaders of our little people. We, who through experience of life know the facts. must also feel the thrills, for it is through our vision that the little child awaits the rare chance of being led to that priceless treasure, the Fairy Gold of the Spirit Where do we go for our inspirations? Sometimes to the poets. "who sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds and bowers. of dews and rains and lovely ofwers D The repetition of familiar nursery rhymes and songs greatest an intimacy between mothers and young children which is very, close and dear. Such rhymes as "T1is little pig went to mar ket.'' Ride lock horse" and "Rock-a- bye-baby." have made thousands of lit tie children happy, since laughter, song and play combine in the strong bond of love.
 Then why is this bond not continued as the child grows older? He is ready 1 and eager for intimacy with his mother and is delighted to have her alnplify hi, experiences. Unfortunately her knowi.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

connected with looking after and col iecting from sue hsecurities are being neglected because the holders are not familiar herewith.
 Great numbers came to the assistance pf the government in it's quest for funds during the war who had had no previous experience as bond holders, and psrticu- larly coupon bonds. That their principal and interest are safe provided they con- tinue to hold the temporary bonds and have not collected their interest is evil dent, but the government would undoubt- edly avoid continuing to carry such items on its books.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

body, and now comes back to the house after few years absence from con gress. The house regards MT. Burton's ability so highly that it is whispered that when MT Good resigns. the rule of seniority on committees will not gov ern the selection of his successor. and that the unusual honor of such disre- sarding precedents will give that posi- ton to MT. Burton.
 What do you guess it cost Washing ton women to keep girls looking like what they ain't'' last year? Nothing less than S600,00O, for revenue officials say that amount was spent by them on cosmetics, beautifers, perfumes and the like. And to keep well? Last year sS,- 900, ,000 went to doctors in this city with out counting in losing your appendix and such like, for every such operation must be added from $100 to $500. And on top of those figures come all the drug gists' and nurses bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

always have to weed things in the coun- try, and if dad has to come in town every | day.
 T suppose" remarked Albert. gloom | ily ''it will work around to where every thing will be pushed off on to my shoul- | ders to dol I'll be the one who has 10 run the place and curry the cows and dig the corn and husk the sweet potatoes. and I must say that it's peach of a. life for man like me who can do things in the world. And will you tell me how I'd ever get in to the dances-and with fel- lows trailing after Rosamund the way they are, what chance would 1 stand with 1 her. You oughta Have some consideration for"
 I'm considering my pocketbook," his father told him briefly. I'd like to do a my life I'd like little peace and quiet"
 1 T don't see why Henry is so late" fretted Alaska, again consulting Ter wrist watch. If we never can have any company and nothing but large chunks of peace and quiet I'd like to know how
 I am to keep my friends I think it
 would be lovely to have pale blue note
 paper with the name of the place on it | in silver with the telegrah address and postoffice and everything"
 
 "Are@ there any movies there?" de-
 manded Hector with anxiety. How'd get to the movies"
 l T suppose" remarked Albert. the elder, with bitterness, that it will end in my giving up my career and becoming stoop
 shouldered and having caloused hands,
 because somebody has gotta work out there to feed the family, and dad will say
 he has to keep his job and it will all get
 wished on me Rosamund, she just hates
 the country, and she'd just never" T don't know what all the excitement
 is about said the head of the family,
 finishing the last piece of cabbage with
 satisfaction. I'm not moving you onto a ranch-I thought of taking little house with yard, somewhere near the
 end of the L. That's all!'' Well, my goodness!' cried Alaska, jumping up as the front door bell pealed Why couldn't you say so instead of get ting us all stirred up I guess that note paper would cost an awful lot anyhow so it's just as well-theres Henry now r l Huh 7" sniffed Hector, the youngest pessimisticaly. "I'H bet this family will be living in this same old fat a thous- and years from now, I do! I'll bet you
 never novel I'm a-going to keep rabbits on the back porch right now-you see ii l I don't!'-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
HUSBAND AND WIPE BOTH SICK

Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Conner. Shenan- doah, Va, were both Ill. 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. l don't have to get up at night so much since taking Foley Kidney Pills. nor have I a weak back Backache, sore. swollen or stiff muscles or joints. tired. languid feeling-yield quickly to Foley Kidney Pills Lee & Osgood Co.
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end Of the sentenee.-
 Helen studied the sentence. It was this: Gan you runT'
 Then Helen read it thus: Can you run little button bookr'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

The general assembly still has plenty of business to dc and limited time to do it in, especially if there is to be a week allowed between the cleaning up of the business and final adjournment
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

With the Plant estate shrinking s16,- Ooo,ee0 it is wondered whether eastern Connecticut appreciates the benefit it has received from it previous to the death of the wealthy orotcn resident.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

It is possible the promoter who was selling league of nation stock in Chi caso offered the purchasers just as much real value as others have in selling the stock of wild cat schemes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

It seems a bit strange on reflection that Mir. Edison didn't seek an explana- ton of the Einstein theory in his exami- nation papers, or what became of the BerKdoI gold.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

Leader Nondell takes the proper stand in opposing the porkbarrel bill for pub lie building appropriations. There are actual needs for all the government funds.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

It is now reported that New York grows more apples than Oregon, but let us hope they are not all of the Ben Davis variety.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

Germany must be well aware of the fact that the resignation of the cabinet didn't prevent the acceptance of the terms of the ultimatum.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

Now that the strawhat season is with us the next big event will be the arrival of the college crews on the Thames
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

The cry of Beer for all or beer for none" deesn't put any credence in the talk about beer being of medicinal value.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

The man on the corner says: There is no use arguing with the fellow who has the destiny of the nation all set tied.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

When you hear man say that every man has his price, that man is anxious 10 sell out.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Living within ones income is quite as difhcuit for states as it is for some in dividuals.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-17

When the Poles fight the French in Si- lesia 1t Is much like the dog biting the hand that feeds him.