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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
REASON FOE DISGUST.

Inconsistencies ara frequently dis
closed in the upper as we'll as the lower
branch Of congress. There are times when
evidences Of doing the sensible thing like
opposing the p}ovision for free seeds is
all knocked IN the head by standing for
other matters which, at the present time,
ought not to be tolerated.
Much sympathy will be manifested for
Senator Smeet when hs expressed his ut
ter disgust feF the action taken by the
senate, and his desire to know IL the sen
ate ives gpiag Wild, because of the ap-
propal Of the plan for giving 81, 900, 900
in bonuses to Rorkmeu who, have been
getting high pay and sill are drawing
90 eenta an hour In the navy yards and
arsenais Of the country ana including
among the number the women employees
of the department Of labor. To each one
of these employees there will be given
$240 in addition to the regular pay and In
some instances similar bonus has al
ready been provided for.
The conditions which exist throughout
the country and the demand that has
been made for economy In order to meet
the prevailing situation are zach as to
justify the euthurat made by Senator
Smoot and it canAet fail to be realized
that he was mild In his criticism under
the circumstances. From such an ezpea-
diture of money the impression might be
gained that the country was flush with
money and that reductions in apnropr,a.
tons ought not to be made IN other di,
rections. Whatever may have been tht
arguments that were produced to swing
the vate in favor Of such q bonus 1t Il
apparent that they failed to move thos,
who were actually guarding the fedora
expenditures, even though there weF,
enough to secure favorable action by tn,
senate.
The policy Of ecanemy under whicl
congress set To work at the present ses
sion was one that was justified by con
ditiens, but when either branch Of con
gFess stands for bonuses for the vel
paid and the Distribution Of free seed
for patronage purposes there is no won
! der that these who are endeaycrirfg t
hew to the hne are Disguised.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
MERELY TO WORRY HIM

"Hsig going to make m a long visit and
! can hardly walt until he COMES He is
really the most stunning man know.
HIS eyea-
I'm not particularly Interested in his
dyes" said the young man gEoonily.
"HeQ very likely have them with him
when ! see him If ever do and want
them to break on me in all their beauty
THEA"
You're very sarcastic" said the girl
poutingly. Il don't care what you say,
he's everything that's lovely and I don't
think you're acting very nice about
him. II you told me about sonls girl you
Thought was as nice as 1 think he Is
I'd be ever and ever so glad to hear all
about her and I'd give a Nzneheon for her
and all that. So, there, now!"
"Oh, would your asked the young man
with soHAo uneasiness. Now, let's see
about that Maybe 1 can think of some
pretty girl that will fiT the bill There's
that giRl-"
"You needn't mind" said his hostess
coldly. 81 don't care to have you think
up somebody. just meant that I'd be
glad to hear about your friend II you
had one that you thought a lot Of
That's just what I don't want you to
be-" said the young man. IT don1 want
you to feel 50 friendly towards this
mythical girl I'd prefer to have you
not care anything about my having such
a friend. I'm getting mixed, but you
know wTlat I mean"
mo, I don't. said the girl. 81 think
two such friends as we ars should be
interested in each others friends.
want you to tell me about this gid you
are 50 deeply interested in"
Bet thsre isn't any such person" de-
clared the young man with laugh.
Were wasting time over nothing. Don't
you think you'd better confess about this
Jim of yours and let me have little
happiness mHseS?"
'Confetss9" she repeated flua,ered.
How do you mean? Vein not en-
gagged to him" =.
mo, know that" laughed the young
man eeyly "Rut / want you to be- to
me, and stop pTaguing me about that
paragon. You see your mother showed
| me that photograph before you came
down and told me chat he was her young
brother Of whom she was immensely
proud. Now win you be good?" = Elk
! change
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mr.. Editor: Ipasmueh as Mr.. Coates
puts up very cogent argument on the
above topic heAdeservss to be noticed.
Mr.. Coates sets out by saying that he
is not at war with any man who be-
lieves in Sunday observance, but certainly
does object to his trying to counsel any
one else to observe the day.
Now, what does Mr.. Coates letter stand
for, IL it is not to counsel other men
to be of his way of thinking2 Even IL
man had corn cure would he not be
justified in recommending it to his neigh
Dor?
And II corns were a communicable dis
ease-society for its protection would be
guilty If it did net enforce the use of the
cure by statute
Even discarding the ethical obligation
in regard to Sunday ebservance-as Mr..
Coates seems willing TO do. there are ?
few things in regard to law that may
be set down as automatic.
First. All law Is compulsory-hence. In
this respect infringes on the rights of
the individual.
l. Second. The basis Of all civilized law
vests in the moral code-known as The
Ten Commandments.
Third. The benefits to society from all
| law, results from its judicial enforce
meat, which in justice to the offender as
well as to society is required 70 be as
| immediate as possible.
Quoting Jesus, we all knew that he
| came not to judge the world but to save
| it-and In the same connection he also
said that he came not to destroy the
law, but to fulfil.' It is therefore highly
! proper and incumbent on all those who
profess to be his followers that they full
fiji this Fourth Commandment which Is
one Of that law which he said he CANE
to fulfil.
Moral laws are not an emanation from
majorities. No amount of popular support
can make wrong right nor right wrong
There Is no escape, therefore from the
| obligation, and it only remains to b
aeen on which side the man takes .his
| stand, for the right or for the wrong
for no strength Of backing can make err
rer respectable, Any state or commu
nifty that disregards moral obligation i!
doomed and its fall may come, even lonl
before the last Judgment day.
! JOHN TRoLAND.
Norwich. Feb. II, 1921.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
BUNNIN0 BIZ SIGNALS.

Railroad wrecks with the deaths and
injuries which are invariably Included in
the result make a strong impression
when they occur. They show the danger
IN failing to pay attention to signals and
the penalty that comes with being too
eager 10 take chances. Likewise they.
show how serious it is to undertake to
anticipate that the warnings which are
plainly seen are going to be switched to
safe colors before there is time to get to
the point where danger threatened.
At least one life was lost and a num-
Der were injured in railroad wreck on
the Long Island railroad this week. The
case is now under investigation and from
that 1t will be possible to determine
where the fault really lies, but indications
already point strongly to the fact that
it was the meterman of the wrecked
train who was to blame because of a
failure to respect the signals set against
him.
Many are the Instances where the me-
chanical apparatus for the prevention Of
just such trouble works perfectly only
to have the human element fail to be
guided thereby. Running by signals is
one Of the mast dangerous practices.
Likely 4 II the result Of ehance-taking
where no treubie has followed. OF where
red signals have flashed to green IS the
train vent whizEing past but 1t 3sopar-
dies not only those who are running
the train but those who are being trans
ported and throws into the discard the
whole machinery that has been act Up for
insuriag The safety Of the travelling pub
lic
Running past signals. II that proves
to be the case IN this instance, invaFia-
bly, results IN inst such trouble. Many
times are the wrecks much worse than
that on the Long Island read. but IN
spite Of the many instances where it has
hseR shewR that the human agc 10y IL to
blame. when wrecks would have been
avoided had attention been given to the
signals, the reckless disregard for the
responsibility involved doesn't appear to
make a sufficient Impression upon the
minds Of others engaged in the same fine
Of work to cause them to take the safe
course when they have chance to act
And the werst Of it Is that those who ART
to blame through their earefessness In
variabiy attribute It to . BIT Of hart
luck.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

khey had poor security. The farmers held
their grain aRd 1t was itapessihie for
the banks to realize on their Jeans and
the money Of the state has to . large
extent beaa ppt into saeh banking iasti-
tutions. Business along that line could
be carried on for certain length Of
tina but there was bound to be. 4 limit
That It was approaching was indicated
by the closing Of bank here and there
until acw betweeR-3o and 40 have been
shut ap. North Dakota must ses the
feiiy OF its experiment., but the wonder
now is whether others will do so and
profit thereby. To North Dakota it has
proved bad and costly experiment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

That's 3 new photegrapA On the tR-
bfst isn't itr' asked the young man un-
easily. "Quite. a stunning looking fell
aew, seems to ma"
The girl glanced At It and sighed
fseiingiy, while the young man watched
her in some anxiety. ''oh, gts." she
said- Isn't he splendid? He's very
he took all the honors in his college ana
belonged to all the finstzt oAIbe and the
best frateTnities and an that, and then
when he volunteered he was given a
commission and went over early"
rLmdRzy chap" said the young man en-
viousty. They kept me on this sidA"
inns always lucky" said the girl
with enthusiasm HE was in lot Of
the fighting and he was decorated I'VE
times"
Next time come on earth I'm going
to be born under a lucky star" the
young Hshn said savRgefy. "I never have
had any luck at an"
DO you cain 1t al luclSr asked the
girl severely. Some Of It was real work
and bravery, it seems to me-"
"oh, I'm not undertaking that" said
the young man, flushing. IT just mkan,
perhaps, that am unlpca1y not to get
the chance to show what could do at a
pluck I should never dream of being
got on the othsr side at khst Besfe es, ]
was just plain ordinary sort Of a guy
In college"
''Wen, Of course, everybody can't take
all the honors." she said as consolation
But Jim ID one of the incest merr know
anyhow, eyth If you don't consider how
brilliant he is"
"a brilliant man may not make the
best husband" the young man declared
with decision. THE commonplace sorl
are really more comfortable every day
But it's no wondaF you admire him.
Eyes, do admire him." said the girl
ooloripg prettiiy. "And very much, too
n fact I admire him mare than dc
any other man know about. You nRls1
think he's disagreeable boolyworn, for
you'll Hike him ever and evkr 20 much
when you meet him"
ooh, so am to meet him am IT. the
young man asked. 81 am afraid It woat
give me a great deal Of pleasure. Prob
ably l sham haNs engagements when ht
ceuSes hare to CALL"
'tHe, isn't coming to cal," said the girl
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

VI ave du1tFS VI HcPly.
From the commencement to the termi-
nation of the action there was not a man
on board the Richard who was ignorant
Of the superiority of the Scraps. The
crew of that ship were picked seamen,
whereas the crew of the Richard consist
ed Of part Americans, English and
French, and a part of Maltese, Portu-
guese and Malays, the latter contributing
by their want Of naval skill and knowl:
edge Of the English language to depress
rather than encourage any reasonable
hope of success in a combat under such
circumstance.
The terror OF the scene was soon
heightened by both vessels taking fire.
But the fight continued with undated
fury, At last the mainmast of tho Sera-
pis began to totter to its fall--her fire
| slackened, and about haf-past ten o'clock
| the British flag was struck, and Capt.
Pearson surrendered his sword to his
really weaker fee.
| In going through the formality Pear
son displayed much irritability, and ad-
| dressing Jones as one who fought under
no recognized flag, said: 1T is painful to
deliver up my sword to a man who has
fought with halter around his neck" To
this Jones replied good-humoredly as he
handed back the weapon: "Sir, you have
| touSht llke nero and make no doubt
but your sovereign will reward you in the
most ample manner"
True enough the gallant Pearson
soon received from King George the dig.
Unity Of kHighthood, hearing of which hon.
or Jones is said to have dryly remark
ed: well, he deserved it; and should
have the good fortune to meet with hin
again, will make a lord Of him..
So terrible was the Richard cut t
pieces that it was found impossible, af
! ter the fight, to get her into port, ant
the wounded hsing removed, she .sanl
soon after. Jones took his prize to Hol
land, and 1t is no exaggeration to sa!
that the whole world stood astenished a
his bravery and success.
The British demonstrated mightil.
against Jones' presence in Holland an
Jones turned ali the vessels over t
France with the exception of the Alliance
in which he went again to sea in order t
relieve the embarrassment Of the Dutc
government. On one side Of the chan
mel, it was the pirate Jones'" and o.
the other side, Jones, the hero" TIL
king of France gave him a gold-mounte
sword and asked the consent of con
gress to decorate him with the Order Q
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
ODD INCIDENTS IN AMERICAN
HISTORY
OUR FIRST NAVAL VICTORY.

James Fenimere Cooper pronounced the
first naval battle in which We came out
victorious as '"The most obstinate and
bloody battle in the annaus Of naval
warfare" This battle was fought on
September 20, 1878, by John Paul Jones
In plain sight Of the English coast, and
with Britons as witnesses of his daring.
The victory came in the darkest hours
in the Revolution. and served to giadden
and encourage, at least for the time be.
ing, the Respondent hearts Of the Ameri-
can patriots. It was contest, with the
combatants 50 close together, that the
nuzzles Of the ships batteries almost
reached into each others portfolios
The English antagonists of the Bon
Hemme Richard, the picturesque name
given to Jones' ship, were the English
Scraps and Scarborough. When Jones
sighted the enemy it was about noon,
and he at once ordered every stitch Of
canvas to be set. He did net. however,
come into fighting position with the enc
my until about seven o'clock in the even
ing, at which time, from the darkness
having set in somewhat objects on the
water were dinnly discerned. but the
bright moon assisted the American.
When within pistol shot the Richard
hurled a breadside at the British ship
and the fight was on. The Scraps was
. new ship. built in the best manner. and
with a much heavier armament than the
Richard. The Richard was accompanied
| by the Pallas. commanded by Capt Cot
tineau. This vessel engaged the Scarhor-
ough, and took her after an hour action
In the early part Of the action the SD
perior sailing qualities Of the Scraps
enabled her to take several advantageous
Positions. which Jones was unable to pre-
vent. Not long after the fight started
many Of the 1S-pound shot Of the Scraps
had entered the Richards hull below the
water mark and she leaked in threat.
ening manner.
Just before the two boats closed Capt
Pearson. of the Scraps, hailed his adver,
saFy:S Has your ship struck" 81 haven
begun to fight yeti" Numbered forth thu
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
TAX FACTS
xoU SHOULD Knew

How can the government determine
whether my income for the year 1920 is
taxable?H
This question, should il arise in the
mind Of any person subject to the In
come tax, is easily answered. The bu-
reau of internal revenue has innumera-
Bile sources for, checking up delinquents-
The Information" at source provision OF
the revenue act, which requires that re-
ports be made Of payments to others of
$1,000 or more during the taxable year.
Is only one of the bureaus many avenues
Each collector Of internal revenue is
required to post IN his office for public in
spection Immediately following the close
Of the income-tax paying period-Mareh
is, 1s21-a list of persons IN his district
who have filed income-tax returns,
John Jones may have grudge against
his neighbor, Bill Smith. Knowing that
Bill Smiths income was within the tax
able list, he is apt to note the omission,
if it occurs, and drop a note to the col
lector.
In every collectors Office, employees are
assigned to the task of reading carefully
the daily papers and noting real estate
and other transactions involving pay
ments. Record Is kept Of all such trans
actions. The commissioner of internal
revenue and his assistants. whose duty IT
administered have authority to examina
al books, papers. and memorandum Of
! taxpayers, and to examine under oath
any persons having Information In the
| premises.
Should a person whose duty It - 10
/ file a return fail in his obligation, he
may expect, sooner, or later, to hear from
the collector of internal revenue. Penal
ties provided for delinquency ara severe
| For failure to make return on time-on
or before March is, 1921-the penalty IL
a fine of not more than $1,000. An adj
| ditional assessment of rs per cent Of
the amount due may be applied unless a
later return Is filed, and 1t is salisfac'
torily shown that the delinquency va;
due to a reasonable cause. 'Wi.lful re-
fusar' to make a return and pay the ia,
lon time is punishable b. fine " nc
more than $4,000 or one years impris
onment or both, together with the cos
of prosecution.
Where, by reason Of Illness or absence
additional time s required for fling al
income-tax return. the collector Of Inter
nal revenue may grant an extension o
mot to exceed 80 days upon written ap
plication therefor, rnadc befors the return
is due, on or before Marcn 15r 1921.
: If, before the end o. 30 days extension
appeal for furthar extension must b
made to the commissioner of interna
revenue with a full recital If he cause
for the delay.
Payment of income taxes lray I've mad
by cash, money order. or check. Chez
or money order should be made to 'Col
lector of Internal Revenue" Payment b
either Of these methods IL urged by tn
bureau of internal revenue as q conven
. fence to the taxpayers and the avoidanc
of congestion at collectors offices durin
the closing days Of the tax-paying perioC
There. are $500 coal mines in tn
United Kingdom
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
BANK OF SIOUX CITY
HAS CLOSED IT'S Doors

Sioux City, Iowa. Feb. 1T.-Ths
Onion Trust and Savings hank Of Sioux
City, q state Institution. closed Us doors
today.
The liabilities Of the hank are placed
at 81, 100000 but no estimate Of assets
was given out. About 100000 was on
deposit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

MOTTO BAG" has helped thousanAh
TO break the costly, nerSe-shattertnt
tobacco habit Whenever you have Q
longing for a cigarette. cigar. pipe. OF
for a chew, Just place q harmless No
To-Bae tablet in your mouth instead
TO help relieve that awful desire
Shortly the habit may be completely
broken, and you are better on mental
~. physically. financially. It's 20 easy
so simple. Get a box Of Ho-To-Bae
and II 1t doesn't release you from al
craving for tobacco In any form, youi
druggist will refund your money WITH
cut question.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

Synthetic milk may leok and taste like
the real Tactical fluid. 1t may fool the
inexperienced and the experienced but
it is not likely to be any more popular
than the one-hah Of enc per cent. beer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

Germany has ne reasen to expect this
country to step In and try to convince
the allies tlat they should accept such
indemnity az Germany Is willing to pay.
It Is too soon to. forget what Germany
did to this country,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

Unless March upssks the premise there
ought to b Grand weather for the mau-
suratioR, and after being elected by such
Ia plurality Mr.. Harding certainly de-
serves It
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

Among the other things IN eonneetien
with the meving plans Of President VIII
son It would be interesting to tell what
he plans to do with the treaty Of Yer
sailles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

WITH Beste4 admitting typAus suspects
and sending them across New England
Ia New York all ths lsxity doesn't prevail
1t Ellis island
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

Fish may be selling at cent and a
half = pound at Bestaa's fish pier bat
It 70 leng way from the piee to the din
AeF taAlA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

A large fortune hiss been fsund IN an
old trua truak IN Budapest hut conditions
IN that region are such that many such
ands can be put to excelleat use.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

TIE new governor Of Maine In his In
ausaral calls fer economy. II locks like
a habit with state executives but the fact
e there isn't . chance for anything else,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

The oldest crane in the world Is locates
In Trier on the River Mesel In France
A preserved record shows II was built IN
lt13. It IL still In uee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

Everything seems to point to the fact
that whan the grounding made his ap.
pearanee the sun was hack Of . big black
cloud,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18
=
BDFFOHKAI NORRIS!

The man on, the corner says; Csnsid-
eyiag ~the hot shell 3 thuadeEshowef
weuid seem Appropriate most any day
now.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

Military Merit. Somewhat tardily con-
gress voted him It's thanks and a gold
medal The fight between the Scraps
and the Richard was the last important
action between the British and American
ships during the war.
Tomorrow-Pres:dent Jackson Defends
Mrs. Eaton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

What Attracted His Alteration.

The head Of a family living in the
country visited the city the other day
and returned home more satisfied than
ever with the people around him. II amt
got nuthin' agiR the men" he said at the
supper table. Its them city women
amt got no use for. They amt got no
sense about clothes"
His wife agreed with him. why when
was up there In July" she elaborated,
some of them was wearing summer hats
and some Of them was wearing winter
ones Now that"
Hats nothing!" her husband interrupt
ed her. what I'm referring to Is not
hats Didn't see a woman with heavy
yarn stockings on her own feet leading a
little kid that had some little pieces OF
thin socks on him with half his legs and
all his knees shown? Now that's what
L n
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

The chairman Of club was intToduc-
inE the speaker Of the evening. After
announcing the name of the lecturer and
her subject. the chairman in conclusion
said: Last year we went In debt on ac-
count of our lectures and DO this year we
decided that We would have cheaper tai
emit"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-18

There. are $500 coal mines in the
United Kingdom