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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
LETTERS TO HE tOII0a
Referendum Favored.

Mir Editor There Is question about to be settled in congress by handful of men who want tu show their gratitude to the public for plac ing them there by handing them lemon and a pretty rotten one at best.
 I have reference to the liquor ques- ton. There is no business either di- rectIy or indirectly which affects so many trades as the liquor trade.
 Rum money has been the means of increasing the bankroll of more than one in office, through the agency cf hush money.
 No doubt this reference to hush money will hurt a great many. I sim cerely hope it will. will warrant there are those who are forcing this use more booze than great many who are considered as confirmed drunIsards and no doubt at the pres ent time are filling their wine cellars they may still steep their bodies with that which they warn the pubic against as a most deadly poison.
 Should a person who attends church in the morning and drinks rum in the afternoon be a competent person to judge that which is not beneficial to the public? Most emphatically, no, Such persons should have a guardian over them as their minds are too much befuddled with rum 10 realize wb { they are about The souls of a great many people that the ignorant look up to with awe and respect are so steeped in the most despicable hy- pocrisy that they dare not look their own reflection in the face without fiinching. Yet they dare to dictate to those who are as much above them as the stars are above the earth.
 Any person who desires a bone dry condition to exist is the worst trai- tor we could have on account of the misery such a condition would he the cause of Some of the trades af- fected under such conditions are far mers who raise the grain. lumbern15n n who fell the trees, teamsters wEo haul them to the mill, the mill gang who saw them into lumber the men who handle the lumber until it finally reaches the coopers, who make the barrels and kegs for wines and liquors and the cases for bottled goods, also the cabinet makers who make the bar fixtures. the carpenters and masons who build and take care of distiller- ies and breweries, the foundrymen m who mould and cast the different parts for fixtures machines etc, the pattern maker who makes these pat terms the draftsman who draws the plan, the mechanics who make and assemble the different machines for the manufac cturer of this curse, as
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people call it. the help in tho pisnts who make the producf tzamsfers who haul the product from tho nrewerieg. coal for the same and other purpOsCe.
 We also have the painters and paint and others concerned in the prod ur- tion Of glass. PrintcrH ago come under the liquor trade iu the print ing of labels. license forms and other printed matter pertaining 70 the trade Then we have the office forces neceH- sary to carry on the trade. md oth- CTS that I have not~ mentioned whf depend Tn part directly or i1d.rect.g through the ssIe Of intOxlcauts for their living. and among these are the cigarmakerS.
 Should such vital issue as this bs settled by few who care uaGznt for the public? No. II should not ne This is a public issue which should be settled by the public vote.
 The troutle with a large part of trs public is condition of narrov-rnlnd edness and piousness which =Iaal-- them to sec onIV one eide Of this i'm - pOrtant question. and that is the man under the influence Of liqunr. Thelf Intellect is SO blichtrd that the~ can- rot see beyond the rip of their nose Such people feel that thev are fhe ones who contro, the movements rf the earth ard planets. and shnuld ther decide to leave the earth It would remain stationarT.
 IT anyone can show me where ' am wrong in n1v convictions ! rtaDd read to DC convinced.
 CLIFFORD T.. w1LLGAHS
 Norwich. Juiy II. 1917.
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I'm going to write letter to the president of the United States with a suggestion said the little stenogra- pher T have read that the hardest part of the army work is getting the men used to discipline, to obeying superiors and keeping hours and linn its. and all that. know the very man who can inculcate these things in the bosoms of the poorest material. He can do it without so much as a hard word. I'm going to suggest that the president send for Mir. Gray"
 The bookkeeper turned his head around suddenly and gazed at her while he held his pen in nidair.
 "Wait until I finish" persisted the little stenographer before the book keeper had a chance to say a word.
 ''Pd have our MT. Gray just stand around. if were the commander in chief of the army, where the soldiers were trying to grasp the real mean merely need to look.
 Yesterday I had a bad day. from the time I got up till I got to bed" pausing for breath. T couldn't find anything I needed in the mornNg, so I was late to breakfast and I was late downtown and what do you sup pose? You know ordinarily Mir. Gray does not get here until long after I do, but who should greet me when I came in late but MT. Gray. I started to ex- plain lucidilX and calmly just why I was late, thinking he'd suspect me of similar tardineSs a regular thing when he wasn't here first. That would be horrid and so uncalled for. Every one knows. or at least might know. that, that I am always here promptly, except, of course. once in while for delayed cars ard wreclzs and bridges and larn clocks and such annoyances.
 But when I opened rAy mouth to explain exactly why I was behind time yesterday, MT. Gray mercy looked at me-a sad sorrowfui, bewiIdered, hurt. you too -Brutus sort of look. And then he went into his private office and shut the door, Of course I didn't follow him to finish my explanation.
 Then the first thing he asked little while later when he had called me in for dictation was: Did you re- member to order my Pullman reser- vation for this noon? Of course I had utterly neglected it in the rush last night. But when I began to tell him how it happened, Mir. Gray lifted
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A JUST CONVICTION.

The verdict of the jury and the sentence imposed by the judge in the case against Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman. charged with con spiracy to violate the United States draft law will be regarded as a proper administration of justice. These in dividuals have been long de1nonstrat- ing the fact that they have little or no respect for law of any kind They have repeatedly confused license and liberty and labored under the idea that they could carry on such propa- ganda as they pleased and do what ever they liked whether it was in vio- lation of the laws of this country or not.
 They were given a full and impar- tial trial and it must have been ap- parent to them, following the manner in which they repeatedly antagonized the court and insisted upon having their own way in conducting the trial, an attitude characteristic Of their general conduct, that in case of con viction they would receive the maxi mum penalty for their offense. Their course was deliberate. It was impos- sible for them to plead ignorance They knew they were violating the law and with such leaders in the tolls and found guilty the best lesson is going to be taught by the imposition of the full penalty
 It was only to be expected that they would put forth the claim that they were convicted because they were an- archists and not because they had committed a crime. Such is their method of attempting to belitt;e jus tice and exaIt their cause, but their conviction will give them and their followers to understand that the laws of this country must be obeyed and that they cannot be trampled upon with impunity. The country will be better off for their imprisonment and 1t will have cause to celebrate the day when they are deported and disposed of forever
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
NEW BOOKS

The Universal Drill Manual. By Cap
 tain E. J. Roberts Cloth, 14s
 pages; illustrated. Published by
 The Sherwood Co.,, New York,
 N. '. Price s1.
 This Is a handy and timely volume under present conditions for all those who are connected with or interested in military activity. Captain Robbins of the major reserve corps and for merly of the 23rd New York Infantry, \. G., T.. S., bases this manual upon an experience of IT years in the mil itary service in all grades from pri- vate to captain. It is book of con tiaI to every private in the ranks deal ing as it does with the really neces- sary and important points which should be common Knowledge to every fighting man.
 The Home Guard Manual. By Cap tain C. J. Dieges and Lieut.. Col. T. F. Donovan. Paper, 90 pages, illustrated. Published by The Sherwood Co. New York. N. Y. 4 volume of condensed information 1 that is valuable to the citizen soldier of the home guard is produced in this really necessary and important points which should be known by the mem bers of the home guard have been oompiled by the authors from strictly official publications, and it is ready for quick reference. It includes the man | ual of arms and the field regulations relating to military police.
 The German Terror in Belgium. By 1 Arnold J. Toynbee- Paper. 16o pages, with illustrations and maps. Published by George H. Doran 1 Company, New York, x. I.
 This is a narrative, based on pub
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

With preparations for the draft un- derway and the national guard to be mustered into federal service, greater interest in the part which this coun- try is taking in the war is bound to be manifested
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Views of the Vigilantes
SOME WHO SHOULD
 STAY AT HOME. Bx Gertrude Lynch If The Vioii7 n&es

(Miss Lynch was war correspond ent in France for two years, writing vivid human stories for the New York Sun" Then the strain made her pause and she returned to America for a rest. Now she is back again, this time for The Vigila the organiza- tion of authors working for the coun- tryO
 Just before l left New York an Englishman there on his country s work from whom I have letters to help mine, said:
 Tell the truth whatever it is We haven't had enough of it in this war. America must set an example. Much might have been spared us if we had known. And remember it is not only great big truths that are needed but little truths, that strike the iron in.'' So I am going to write this truth,
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Of the city, overlooking the Saima Canal. This is said 10 be the most beautiful home in all Finland.
 The moderu section of Niborg is well built, with wide, straight streets. The place was once strongly fortified and surrounded with walls. It is still stronghold. but is not one of the m ma ior foilrtsses of the Russian cm- pire.
 "On Finnish maps Vibors appears as Niipuri.
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which to strike at L<emberg and from the manner in which the enemy is fleeing there is no telling where they will be able to make a successful stand Russia is thus giving the all lies most important aid at very de- sirabie period
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

Tn calling a meeting of the neutrals it is possible that the kaiser wants to tell them what will happen to them if they dare to shut off the supplies which they have been getting in this country and sending to Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

Those of the Austro-Germans who will not run are being put in their graves or sent to Russian prison camps. Kerenshy and Brussilof are getting the big bear that walks like a man back onto it's feet
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

With food riots in Amsterdam, Co., losne and the Moravian coal fields of Austria it does look as if the small consumer was not any too abundantly provided with things to eat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

If it is so that the Turkish army is suffering from epidemics and star vation can it be imagined that Con stantinople will look upon it as retri- button for the manner in which the Armenians and Syrians have been treated?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

The slackers are getting miGhtr little comfort anywhere. Prcsun1a co ply. the majority of them being ar rant towards. they figured that t was safer to spend few months in jail than to take the chances of he- ing drafted for army service. but the" find the penalty IS not SO easy. ir F7reeport I'll. recently seventy eight residents of Rockford who mad rr
 fused 10 register were given jail sen tences of one year at hard labor an1 ordered to register. in addition At expira tion of sentence they will fars probability of deportation or service in the army As their predicanent is self-invited there Is no ca to sym nathize n.ith then. .-B-istol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

That Hartford man who tried to enlist as single fellow, only to have his wife peach on him. may realize that there are as grave dangers in do- mestic strife as in international con- f1icts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

There is of course deep interest in the forthcoming events in Berlin, but there can never be much reliance placed in anything now which bears the Made in Germany" imprint.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Inasmuch as an air raid has a1rea dy been made upon Picking. it cannot be said that the republic of China is so slow
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

Action is finally being taken against German agents in this country, but the agents are fully aware as to who is responsible for it. and an effective dose Of spy medicine ought to put an end to their activities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

When Vienna admits that the Rus sians are succeeding in their efforts in Galicia, even the pessimistic will have to agree that it is so.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

The news that the sharks are com : ing north arrives just in time to make things interesting again for the shore resorts
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Chance for Him.

It Is said that Germany's crop out- look is more encouraging since rain has fallen. and if that is the case we'd ike to suggest that the crown prince be set at something useful ike weeding sugar beets.-Grand Rapids Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

The man on the corner says: Those who wear furs in the summer time don't seem to have any consideration for the moths.
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OTHER VIEW POINTS

More coal company ohi -ials indicted for fixing prices have been freed nr federal courts. Just at this time i' would bc interesting news to the gen eral public 10 know how much it naF cost the government 70 carry on Hfi- ration without result-MlddletoHr Press
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 with two cent stamp to pay post age canning and drying manual free of charge. All you have to do is fill out the space and enclose the two cent stamp for postage. These are twelve page manuals, fully il- fustrated and are sent out in CO., operation with this paper as a part of the personal service we at all times aim to give our readers. Name .'''.' Otreet .......... City .............. State ........
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lished documents, dealing with the first three months of the war during which Be-gium was overrun by the German armies. It is arranged so as to follow separately the tracks of the different armies which traversed diff ferent sectors of the French and Bel gian territory and the places affected along the route of march. It describes in all it's horror the invasion of Bel gium up to the sack of Louvain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12

One oune Man. By J. F. Holder
 Williams Paper, 1o6 pages Pub
 lished by George H. Doran Co.,,
 New York, N. '.
 In this book is tod the story of a young English clerk who enlisted in 1914 who took part in the first battle Of the Somme where he was severe 1y wounded and who after rallying from serious injuries is now on his way back to his desk with the hopes of resuming in part the work which he left insofar as he can in his dis abled condition.
 Much of the story Is told in letters written by the young man to his mother and they reveal in no unmis- takab.e manner the pluck and char acter of the subject of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-12
The German

This is a narrative, based on pub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30
Distribution of
Copper Supplies
To Be Discussed
Producers Committee Calls
Refners and Sellers for
Conference

Distribution of copper supplies over
tho next four months will be discussed
to-day at special meeting OF
the producers special committee Ke-
liners and sellers Of copper have been
invited to attend the meeting.
The refineries and mining companies
have been requested to furnish the
committee as soon after November l as
possible figures of available stocks, TO
include those at the beginning OF the
month, together with an estimate OF
November production. Selling agencies
have been asked to show the orders on
their books, the amount of copper sold,
with the names Of the customers, TO-
eether with the scheduled date OF de-
livery.
Forward sales, extending from NO
vember 1 to February, 1918, are to be
included in this information. The com
mittee also desires to know the amount
of conner sold for the needs of TINS
government, as well as those OF the
Allies. Word has gone forth from the
committees headquarters to rehnerS
that hereafter no attention will be PAID
to orders for shipment of finished cop
per unless it has the countersignature
of the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30

The banks will, of course, have to
carry large amounts of the bonds for
their customers. A week ago some of
the most conservative bankers in
Wall Street expressed the opinion
that fully half the issue would be
financed through bank loans. Opinion
is changing on this point. One promi-
nent banker says that the bulk of the
bonds bought through his institution
will be paid for in cash, and he be-
lieves that many other large institu-
tons will have a similar experience.
If that proves to be the case the
banks will have to carry only rela-
lively small share Of the burden-a
burden, by the way, which is con-
stantly lightened as instruments are
met or anticipated. There will be
plenty of credit for business uses in
any event.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30
BIG War Bonuses
Cause a Protest
From Stockholders
Carbon Steel Management
Criticised for Paying
Out 81, 900, 1000

The independent stockholders COM
of which w. D. Uptegraf, of Pitts
burgh, is chairman. at special. meet
ing yesterday put into definite shape
a protest against the present manage
ment, which will be presented to all
the stockholders at the annual meeting,
in Pittsburgh on November H.. Paul
NJ. Whelan, a member of the commit
tee, said last night that statement
would be issued to-day outlining in de-
tail the committees position.
The committees principal grievance
against the company is that bonuses
estimated at 100000 have been paid
to the officers from war profits. This
money, it is claimed, should have been
paid 70 stockholders. The complaining
stockholders assert that if all the
money withheld by the company were
paid out to shareholders it would
amount to about $50 share.
In the annual report Of the company,
issued yesterday, it was disclosed that
net earnings for the year ended Sep
TENDER 30 were equivalent to approx
imately $40 share on the 100000
common stock, after allowing for divi-
dends on the 100000 first preferred
and S1,500,O0O second preferred stocks.
In 1915 the company earned $50 n share
on the common stock.
Net profits amounted to S2,244,745,
compared with s3,099,610 for the pre-
vious year. The surplus after 81 ,232,-
455 was reserved for taxes was s1,012,-
29O, against $2,573,249 in 1916. Divi-
dends paid last year totalled $4,000,
compared with $4,000 the year be-
fore. The gross sales for 1917 were
s9.620,912.
On September 80 the company had
cash on hand amounting to 81 ,143,
compared with S1,005.073 on the CORE
spending date year ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30
Mobile & Ohio Ry.
Derives Big Sum
From Car Rentals
Earnings for Last Fiscal Year
Equal $24.63 a
Share

Gross earnings of the Mobile 4 Ohio
Railroad Company for the fiscal year
ended June 80 last totalled s12,859,-
S66, an increase of 1891 1928; net earn
ings, after taxes, were $2,754,958, a de-
crease of S170,243. The falling of in
net was due TO an increase of s1,044,-
461 in operating expenses, made up
largely of greater expenditures for
maintaining the property.
Fairfax Harrison, president of the
road, said the company collected from
other roads last year s931,37l in
rentals for the company's equipment
in use on their lines. In 1916 this
item amounted to only S558,573. Be-
cause so many of it's cars were thus
employed, the demand of shippers with
in the company's territory. Mr.. Harri-
son said, could not be supplied
promptly.
Fixed charges for the year ended
June 80 consumed S2,329, sos of the sur
plus available for dividends, leaving a
balance equal to s24.63 a share on So
0l6,S00 capital stock, compared with
SAIL share in the 1915 fiscal period
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30
Henry Goldman to
Retire as Partner Of
Banking Concern
Waddill Catchings WIN Be.
come Member of Gold.
man, Sachs & Co.

Henry Goldman, one Of the foundsn
of the Wall Street banking houx I.
Goldman, Sachs & Co., will retire IN,
that firm on December 81. He will u
retire from all active business, accss
ing to the official announcement nl.
yesterday.
Waddill Cstcbings, president Of b,
Sloss Sheffield Steel and iron Compny
will succeed Mr.. Goldman as one i
the partners. Mr.. Catchings, il va
announced, will gradually withdn'
from active connection with the Shsf
field company, and during the pero.
of the war will continue to devote NOS
of his time TO the work of the Init.
States Chamber Of Commerce as chair
man OF its committee on cooperstis:
with the Council Of National Defence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-30
Russian Contract
For Freight Cars
Reported Placed
Equipment Ordered Said To
Be of Small Capacity
Type

Announcement was made yesterday
that negotiations have about been
closed for the placing Of a contract
for 10000 freight cars by the Russian
government. The arrangements, so lar
as completed, call for the American
Car and Foundry Company building
10000 Of the cars, the Standard Steel
Car Company 10000. the Pressed Steel
Car Company 1850 and the Pacific Car
Company $3.50.
The cars are a four-wheeled. small
capacity type, suitable for operating
over the Russian railways. 1t is not
known when delivery can be made on
this equipment.
The head of one Of the large car
companies said yesterday that the Rus
sian contract had been under negotia-
ton for a long time and that the mat
ter of priority Of the business is still
undecided. The contracts for the
manufacture Of the cars have yet to be
signed.