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Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-31
Famous Trials
TRIAL OF FRANCIS MEncIER

Francis MERCER, otherwise Louis de
Butte, was a Frenchman, and was con-
victed at the sessions held at the Old
Bailey, London England, on the 6th of
December, 1777, Of the murder of NJ.
Jacques Mondr. oyte, his ceuntrymans at
tended by singular circumstances of
treachery and cruelty.
The unfortunate victim was a jewelr
and matchmaker OF Paris, and had made
journey to London to dispose of IL
different articles His stock consisted OF
curios and costly trinkets worth rough
ly about $4,000. He took UP his lodgings
on Princes street. and engaged Mercier
who had been some time in the English
capital, to act as his Interpreter
1t appears that it was clearly a pre-
| meditated murder. No ddubt from the
very first Mercier was struck with the
idea of getting the gee-gaws fer himself
He finally decided that the only po ssbl.
way was TO murder his benefactor ant
| make of. and for this purpose he fac
| made a special weapon which vas nstu
| mental in bringing about his conviction
| The weapon was shaped somewha" aftel
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to have been felt in England over the
failure Of the negotiations then among
the visiting delegation. There was de-
sire to avoid troubls particularly at
this time in Egypt and it was believed
that a fair proposition had been made
to the Egyptians in view Of the import
ance which Great Britain would have less
reason for insisting upon the garrisons
in view Of the stats CT affairs within the
country up to now. The necessity Of
taking Arm measures there Is by no
means desired but the manner in which
the trouble Is handled may disclose the
avenue to compromises that will bring
about an adjustment. The attitude Of the
nationalists, however, has not leaned to-
ward a compromise. however, as the con-
ference at London clearly showed
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DO A coop JOB.

For eleven years there has been no d.
plomatic relations between Chill and
Peru These neighbors have been carry
ing on under this handicap in spite Of
the fact that there has been dispute
over territory for period Of nearly two
score years. At last 1t appears to be
appreciated by both Of them that there
ought to be an adjustment of their differ
enees and that the neighborhood quarrel
ought to be patched up and the accept
ance by Chill Of the proposition adj
vanced by Peru that representatives of
the two countries meet in Washington
for a discussion to that end indicates a
valuable first step.
It means a departure from the attitude
which has been maintained up TO now
and it is entirely possible that it will bear
the fruit desired. Each may depend up-
on the men selected as representatives
and upon the plans suggested for the
settlement Certainly this government
will do all within its power to endeavor
to bring the countries together not only
for the resumption Of diplomatic rela-
lions but for the ending Of the long
standing trouble.
Attempts at settlement have been tried
before without success and treaty pro-
visions have even been disregarded be-
cause of the inability to reach common
understanding but with desire on tbs
part Of both to settle or arbitrate what
cannot be settled results ought to be
| obtained.
| 1t will be unfortunate, however, If al
this time or as the result Of the settle
ment there is not also adjusted, or the
way paved for adjustment, the CLAIM
| which is made by Bolivia for way II
| the sea. 1t would be a grand time to de
a good job and end all the controversies
| e,rn. AZ rf4nnra 14na tarritn,-r
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NEW ENGLAND'S INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL
CONDITIONS.

< In order TO form an intelligent opinion
Of the business and financial prospects
for the coming year it is necessary first
to ascertain what were the main factors
in bringing to an end the business ex-
pansion Of 1918 and 1920, and then to
examine these major causes to determine
whether or not they have been eliminated
IN whole or in part or are still preventing
a return Of prosperity, writes Frederic H.
Curtfss, chairman of the federal bank Of
Boston, in his monthly review Of indus
trial and financial conditions intheNew
England district.
Early in 1920. it began to be realized
that there had been a n1isca1culation of
the ratio between the existing supply of
merchandise and materials and the de-
mand for them and of the effect of con-
tinuallyrising prices.
Those connected with industries whose
product is distributed very largely dur
| ing fairly definitely fixed and compare
lively short selling seasons, and which
must manufacture for stock between the
! seasons, found on closer inspection that
merchants shelves were not bare as had
been Supposed but that on the contrary
warehouses were full and that the buyers
| demands had suddenly subsidized. The
supposed shortage of good was seen to be
the result of a great deal Of speculation
supplemented by cripnled transportation
system. People everywhere had been or
a spending orgy-a natural reaction from
wartime restraints-but the unprecedent
led high prices for commodities were get
ting to be out of reach. This is very
important point because the PURCHASING
power Of the largest single body of Gus
toners In the country-the farmers-be
gan to decline in 1919 Farm prodsr
prices as a whole continued, to besurt
to ihcreasp after that time. but at {
Slower rate than most groups Of corflrno
dities so that he effece was to force thu
| farmer to sell more of his produce to bu,
the things he. needd. When the farmers
purchasing power declines, business
throughout the United States is generally
apt to slow down.
| Have the causes of the depression beer
eliminated or even partially rectified
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etoris. That Recall ots.r,
up-tO-Date Santa clans.

Story telling among the children OF the
neighborhood is a popular attraction. AS
it was Christmas week the usual Yule-
tide stories were being told 10 the eager
group. Santa. as is the CUSTOM was de-
scribed to whlri through the sky even
past the handle of the diroer with his
sleigh and reintV.rs.
One little precocious miss doubted his
means CT travel very much and didn't
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cur rnrs our-fr Is worm xoxrr

Cut out this slip. enclose with Sc and
mali Il TO Foley & Co. 2s75 Shefneid I've,
~, ;raro IN. writing YOUR rarns ara a.
dress clearly. You Will receive n retrrn
a trial package containing Foicy'f Honey
and Tar Compound. for coughs. colds ard
Group; Foley Kidney + is. FOR pains IN
sides and back rheumatism. backache,
kidney and bladder ailments. and Foley
Cathartic Tablets > wholesome and thor
ouzhly Cleansing cathHrtic Tor conEt.ra-
tiun bii.rusness headaches. and sluggish
bowels Lee & Osgood Co.
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blank manuscript consisting Of three
hundred and sixty-f1ve clean white pages
on which we have been recording our
personality ever since. Have we been
careful writers, or have we ddsfigured
the pages with poor material and bad
workrna nship? Are the chapters to fol-
low to be improved VITA our Increasing
experience? May We start the clean page
Alright tomorrow.
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The agreement between chile . and
Peru to send delegates to Washington to
talk over their troubles. agree on what
is possible and plan the rest for arbi-
tration promises a long step for the ad-
justment Of problem thk- has existed
since 1888.
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Settlement Of the iongshoremens
strike at Portland ends the possibility Of
vessels being diverted to New London By
the Grand Trunk. Just what chanel
there was OF IT Is Indicated by the faci
that what vessels were diverted wers
sent to Boston.
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It makes little difference when they
first applied the name happer but Il
was never more appropriately applied
than since the day of the unbuckled ga
loshes.
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Just what kind Of reporting H. s.
Wells was doing is shown by the fact
that his series OF writings ended some
time ago and the conference Is still In
session.
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If you had thought the season wasn'i
quite complete, possibly it was because
the parsnips hadn't showed up before.
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There is good evidence that economy
will occupy Commanding position in
the administration resolutions for the
new year.
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Now that you've got all your Christ
mas presents acknowledged there still
remains writing out the checks for the
food of first of the year bills
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-31

1t is well to remember that automo-
biles like human beings easily become
unmanageable on slippery places.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-31

Frances naval arguments may not be
convincing to the others but that Isn't
likely to alter the opinion Of the French.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-31

Hertford-Miss Lolita Madden arf c.
ell Tanning. two noted ora'or'o rfrrf-r
have been engaged By the Hartford Ora
torlp Society FOR a cnrcert faru7-y -
at which the crn7s q Fire ~ Max Bruch
will be presented.
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> Bigger holiday business than ever by
the postof1ces throughout the country
tells pointedly that conditions are i'm
proving.
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The man on the corner says: Do your
part to make it happy new year.
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May the new, year Guido all the rest
In peace, happiness and prosperity.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-31

The weatherman doesn't have to b
urged very much to make it snappy.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.
The happiest Of Happy New Years to
each and everyone.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
AlBuqusrqus M0rnne yournaI Tuesday, Narch e. lszL

of the Southwest has been one with which the peo-
pie of the entire state pleased.
The journal is not interested in this company as
stakeholder a policyholder but it imprcsscs
that this company is decided asset to the state
and that the achievements of the NATIONAL Life de-
serve favorable comment Especially the fact that in
their history they have never contested death
claim is worthy of note.
1t may be that sometimes life insurance COM
pany is justified in refusing to pay policy but the
who buys life insurance buys it because it will
bring to his widow and children the necessities of
life and possibly of the comforts Certainly he
does desire to leave them the inheritance of law
suit.
This company has been fortunate in the selee-
ton of their officers, such as John Becker,
Richard H. Hanna II. O. Bursum, w. c. Reid, b C.
Hernandez and Doctor John F. Pearce-men.
some of whom have been residents of the state for
half century. They doors and enjoy the conf
dence of their fellow men. 1t is not surprising that
their company has been successful. The Journal
wishes the National Life increased prosperity
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
THE BROKEN SURVIVORS.

President Harding struck a note that will find a
responsive chord in every true American heart when.
last Sunday he soIemnly promised group of wound
ed soldiers that the government will never be I'M
mindful of YOU"
While there is honest difference of opinion among
the people of the United States as to the number
of concessions. privileges and exemptions to
be accorded to service who came out of the
war healthy and whole, there be no difference
in views the tenderness and consideration that
should be extended to those who were manned or
broken in order that we might be safe
There are many pepoe in this world who, when
they feel the first symptoms of disease coming upon
them Immediately rush to q doctor. When he has
cured Them they promptly forget him and his bill.
Let not take that attitude toward the wound
ed soldier. When the Hun hammerng at the
ramparts Of civilization along the Marine, we were
quick enough to sing soldiers praises and weep
for those who had fallen Flanders fields.
But now that those ramparts of civilization
have been pushed forward and the Hun pushed back
ward to the Rhine are ready to the lot
of the men who grooming under the handicaps Of
a shattered frame as to weep for those who
sleep where peoples grow? Yet common sense should
teach that those who live and suffer need min
istratons more than those who died need tears.
The reaction of peace in many respects has been a
wholesome Men and women now can go about
their tasks longer with that ensity that prevailed
when we did not know at what moment the cables
might bring the news that Paris or Verdun had
fallen.
But there is one reaction of peace hat we must
avoid, if we are to retain place among the civil
lied nations of the world. 1t is the reaction that
would lead us to look with indifference upon the
after-agonies Of those who went through the in
ferno of the trenches for
In the meanwhile. according to another dispatch
received Sunday, survey of conditions relating to
the care of disabled world-war veterans has been
started by 500 Rotary clubs.
When the Rotarans get after thing. the odds
are in favor of it's being accomplished.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
FRANK w. GUNSAULUS.

The Reverend Frank w. Gunsauus one of the
great among our few greatest American divnes, is
dead
In Chicago where his voice heard and his
personality was most felt, many will weep for lost
friend and counsellor.
DR. Gunsaulus was not a preacher Of dogma. His
stress was always upon the philosophy of livng--a
Christian philosophy.
Years ago Phil. d. Armour listened to an ad-
dress by Gunsaulus upon the Education of Young
Men" AS a result of the deep impression made, Ar
mour gave the first 1000 900 which established the
Armour Institute of Technology with DR. Gunsau-
lus as it's president. Thus in a single effort, was
laid the ground work of of most valuable in
sttutions of learning.
The death of Gunsaulus is a distinct loss to
America. But his profound influence on Others will
live on in the lives of men made better.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS.

Amid the chaos of a revolt-torn Ireland there
looms the benign figure Of the Archbishop of Tuam
According to dispatch received Sunday night
the good prelate has addressed letter to the parish
priest in Clifden, condemning the shooting of police
men as reprsal for the Mountjoy executions.
81 must give my people moral guidance, even if
corrupt politicians turn gospel teachings to bad
ends" he says
1t has been inssted-and rightly-that religious
issues should be injected into the Irish ques-
ton.
But a little more religion of the archbishop's kind,
practiced well preached by both sides would
do much toward solving the troublesome problem.
For the archbishop is not preaching dogma, but
uttering the eternal principles of decency and hu
mainly. Gentle, Jew and Buddhist the JUS
tice in his appeal
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
THE FACTS"

The Journal is not in the job printing business
1t is therefore not a a competitor Of the Central
Printing Company for any job work, private or
legislative We want the public to understand this
Our statement that believed the legislative
printing. granted pap to the Central Printing
Company would amount TO between $4,000 and
$4,000 called down the wrath of the Herald upon
our heads
That publication said the amount they had re-
ceived date for Legislative printing was $S5O67O
We find this amount to be correct-as far as they
have gone.
There was about $1O5OO spent for legislative ex-
pense, aside from mileage and per diem of members.
OF this the Herald received--WITHOUT BIDS OR
COMPETITION-s8,5 500 This appeals to us as a
fairly large percentage 1t item of sufficient
size to have justified asking for bids But that was
done Such proceeding is plain graft against the
tax payers We know that the price per page, paid
for this work, unconscionably high that The
Herald dared not risk competitive bids.
In addition to the above item the appropriation
bill carries item for preparing printing and dis
tributing the Blue Book, $500" preparing" and
distributing" costs some $500.
There is also an item for Printing, in English
and Spanish the Laws and Journals of the Fifth
Legislative Session" $1,000 These three items aggre-
gate $17 ,5O6.7O Our belief that the amount would
be tween $4,000 and 1000 not far wrong we
opine. contract for the two latter items which we
believed be in the auditors office is not there.
If, as a result of agitation, the plans of the
gentlemen involved changed and the two latter
items are now let to the lowest bidder we cannot
say that are sorry. Perhaps thus can save the
state a few thousand dollars but are not hopeful
that have succeeded we'll
In the face of the record of bra2enly letting the
legislative printing, thus far done, without ask
ing for bids, no one will believe that there We're
better intentions to the balance of it,
Any dsavowal of further evil-intent on the part
of the Central Printing Company will be received
with a smile of derison by the public.
We will wait to what happens next.
Publicity sometimes performs miracles 1t might
force some competitive bidding now on the balance
of this work In that event we may be compelled to
revise our estimates of the of this WORK to the
state.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
AT THE STUDIO.
CHAPTER Xxx.

CHAPTER LXXX.
Tom was almost rs delighted as
were Peggy and | over the prospect
of the studio evening He had be-
gun to change in many ways. The
flrst year we were married he was
disinclined to go anywhere, to spend
any money, or to incur obligations
of any kind, While he was still fool
ish-as | thought - about some
things, yet he had altered in so
many respects | thought necessary,
if we were to live as did other peo-
pie; that | was encouraged.
In th9 excitement of planning
for the studio evening, | had absO-
lutely forgotten all about my dis
agreeable tilt with the butcher,
and that Peggy had lent me the
money to pay him. My motto at this
time seemed to be Sufficient unto
the day"
I wanted to wear my rose dress.
and have Peggy wear her white
one; but Tom interfered.
IF the men are to wear dinner
coats your blue dress is the thing
to wear" he told me. Your rose
one is too dressy, and another
thing, if you wear it tonight. you
will not want to wear it to the next
big affair to which we are in
vited."
So l wore my blue dress, and
Peggy a soft yellow crepe, a little
low in the neck, but with long
sleeves.
Everett called for us about eight
O'Clock, and we rode down to the
studio in comfort. We found Miss
Huntley's rooms filled with a gay
laughing crowd, all seemingly talit-
ing at once.
ITS a sort of a giggle, gable.
gobble and git affair."" Everett said
as we waited for our hostess to
speak to us. The studio was so full
of smoke | could scarcely breathe,
and Peggy sneeZed twice. Nearly all
the women as we'll as the men were
smoking Cigarets. One girl was
stunning the piano, another
standing near was loudly holding
forth on suffrage.
The Fascination of the UnusuaI.
Miss Huntley greeted us charm
inglN and introduced us to one or
two standing near. Then she said L:
Everett will look after you, he
knows all the celebrities" and she
walked away taking Tom with her.
Everett laughed, and began
pointing out the people who he
thought would interest us. A lank,
lean, long haired individual wear
ing an eyeglass, was a famous poet;
another with a mop of blonde hair
brushed straight back, and a point
ed beard, was an artist. One woman
was an illustrator, another a lee
turer, while anOther-the daughter
of a great financier-was interest
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.

Chicago, March 21.-EXport buy
ing on a liberal scale lifted wheat
prices today, but demand slackened
and gains were virtually wiped out.
The market closed nervous. u c net
March $l.52A to sissy and May
$1,41& to SLAP, Corn lost * q x c
to q 1sc and later u a % to Bc.
In provisions the outcome varied
from 15c decline to rise of sc,
Estimates of the amount of
wheat taken for Europe varied
lfrom 100000 bushels to double
that total. How much of it was
domestic and how much Canadian
could not be ascertained readily.
knowledge that active measures
were being taken to facilitate pas
sage of a new emergency tariff
counted likewise in favor of the
bull. and so did scantiness of rural
offerings. Buying power, neverthe-
less became almost exhausted after
midday, and this fact led to some
speculative selling pressures. Fa-
vorable weather and crop condi-
tons were additional bearish fac
tors.
Damage resulting from the ele-
vator explosion here gave an up
ward swing to corn and oats for a
while. but the effect failed to last.
Provisions were governed chiefly
by the action of hog values. which,
although at first higher. underwent
sharp breaks.
Closing prices:
Wheat-March, $1,52A; May
$1.41%.
Corn-May, 65%c; July, 6S%c.
Oats-May, 405sc; July. 42Hc.
Pork-May, $1,000.
Lard-May, s11.S0; July, s12.15.
Ribs-May, $11.47; July, $11.S5.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-22
NEWSETTES

More business methods in government and
less government management of business" will
be the general discussion at the ninth annual
meeting of the United States Chamber of Com
merce at Atlantic City. April 27 to 20.
80
Constantnople Batteries have been placed
at both ends of the Bosphorus as defense against
possible attacks by Bolsheviki submarines.
Washngton-Formation of a partnership be-
tween Joseph P. Tumulty secretary to former
President Wilson. and Representative Randolph
Perkins of New Jersey made recently, for
the general practice of law in New Jersey.
New York-Immediate recognition of the
soviet government in Russia by the United
States has become imperative the result of
the Russio- British commercial treaty, Senator
]. l. France. of Maryland has declared.
New YOrk-A demand that the United States
recognize the Irish republic and protest against
occupation of Ireland by British troops
embodied in a resolution adopted recently at
an Irish mass meeting Copies of the resolution
were sent to President Harding.
Logan, Utah-David Baugh. q, opened fire
on three policemen here recently when they
tried to arrest him a charge of forgery He
ran to his home, barrcaded himself in bed
room and when the officers broke down the
door, shot himself in the head and died instant
w. Baugh was the father of three small chill
dren.