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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
READ YOUR CHARACTER
BY Digby Phillips.
Copyrighted 1921
Shrewd Thumbs.

You might not think that a little thing
like the length of the thumb has much
to do with reading character But it
has. There are quite number of
things that can be deduced from the size
of the thumb and the manner in which
it is habitually held.
If you are a salesman, make it a point
for week or so to observe the thumbs
of your prospects as they sign ION the
dotted line" Then check up the thumbs
customers. Which were the shrewd buy
doing when they signed? Which were
the conservative, cautious ones who kept
their thoughts and opinions to them
selves?
On the average, you'll find that it was
the ones with long thumbs who were
the canny buyers, who did not sign the
order before they were sure they were
taking no chance. And you'll also find
that where these long thumbs We're held
close to the hand their owners were the
cautious, conservative ones who kept
i, their thoughts and their plans to them
selves
OF course, single indication, like the
length of the thumb, will hold good only
on the average. for there may be other
character indications in the particular
indications in the particular individual
which contradict it, either wholly or in
part. Character is a complex thing. and
, it may be read with absolute reliability
| only where the balance of the total of
the indications is struck
Tomorrow-Plane Faces.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

mess than can be properly handled by
the judges who are now available to
take care of 1t.
Federal court cases in great number
have been piled w by the arrests under
the prohibition law. 1t is possible Of
course to permit the number Of cases on
the doclxets to increase and to make it
next to impossible to furnish any evi-
dence by the time they are called for
trial, but that is only defeating the ends
of justice while by the addition of more
judges It would be possible to keep
abreast OF the cases as they are present.
ed.
Inability to get cases tried because Of
lack Of court facilities Is greatly to be
regretted. There exists in such condi-
tons one of the excuses for resorting
to mob rule and there shcsild be the dis
position on the part of congress to make
the necessary provision for preventing
such, action. It is far preferable that
there should be more than enough judges
to handle the business than an insuffi-
cient number The quicker cases can be
handled and disposed OF the greater the
satisfaction.
The action taken by the house Is In
the interests Of meeting the needs of the
country and there is reason why the
senate should be taken the same view al
the lower body.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
ROAD CONSTRUCTIONS.

Better roads are making their appeal
throughout the country. There are those
states where much greater appropria-
tons ara made each year than IN otherf
much larger In size, where systems Of
highways have been laid out and much
progress made in perfecting them, but
where it is realized that instead Of put
ting more money into the roads that will
last but a comparatively few years, and
then only by constant attention., 1t
should be devoted to the building Of
those roads which are referred to as
permanent-roads that will last with the
least amount Of upkeep for many years
to come.
A spur to road construction is being
given by the government through the ap-
preparation of s75,O9o,0o0 last month,
the sum to be distributed among the
states with the provision that similar
appropriations must be made by the re-
spectfve states. This federal fund was
the result of the unemployment confer
ence and was urged for the purpose Of
giving employment to large numbers 81
men. At this season of the year the
road construction work in this part Of
the country is over. It will not be re-
su1ned until the frost is out Of the
ground in the spring but as pointed GU
| by Secretary Hoover the letting of con
tracts at this time will mean that con
tractors will have something on which t.
make their plans, and order their sup
plies that work may be started at tn
earliest moment. That suggestion is ;
wise one where states have the AUTHORITY
to go ahead with road construction Wori
and are not obliged to wait for legisla
tive action, and it is aimed of course a
bringing this money into use as quickl.
as possible for the relief Of unemploy
ment. Yet there are states where high
way construction is greatly needed
which are not bothered by the coming o
cold weather.
Certainly there is the incentive OF
the part Of the government that ought t
result in a large amount of road buildinl
during the coming year, and while Their
will he some states that will not get tn
benefit Of the government aid there vii
be others which be only too eager t
put the money to work just as soon a
they can get it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
EJACULATION
WEEK ENDING DEC. 10th. 1921
1858
AUTO THEFrs.

Great big hauls are made by those
who actually steal money, but there are
those who. whether they would steal
money or not, are placed in a position
where they are willing to take other
property which can be used for their
purposes or converted into cash and the
thefts from such property amounts to
large sums each year.
Just at the present time with many
valuable automobiles to be selected from
the number stolen continues to increase
What this means in the course of q year
can be gathered from the estimate that
the cars stolen this year will be worth
20 million dollars. It certainly means
rich picking for those who are engaged
IN that business. and makes it evident
that the authorities must display great
er vigilance or other steps must be taker
II the practice is to be checked, for
stealing automobiles has gotten to be
such a business that records shows that
even with more cars being stolen tbs
number recovered is smaller. The ways
Of covering uD the stolen cars are man!
and clever, while there have been in
stances revealed where people have dis
posed OF thir own cars for tn purpos
OF realizing on the insurance.
II is emphasized. however, that Their,
cannat be too much care exercised in tn
leaving OF cars. The car that cannot b.
driven away without lifting it onto
truck may not be 100 per cent. safe, bu
81 stands a better chance of being wher
Il was left when the owner returns thar
the one does that is ready to be driver
away on the turn Of key or the step
ping on the starter. The carelessnes
Of the owner is a fault that can be rem
edied II there is only the disposition ant
o. would seem to be preferable to the los
81 ear.
Suggestions have been made to tn,
efiec that autos of each county NIGH
carry distinguishing marks which woul
help in checking M missing cars, bu
fhe markers are easily changed.
However the increase in the numbe
Of cars sioler calls for the employment
Of effective means of preventing sue
thfets and NJ bringing about a large
per cent. OF recoveries. but it is plainl
evident that It doesn't lie in the plal
followed by a Brooklyn Judge Of putting
auto thieves VI probation. Snc of WHOM
stole four cars before he was fined o
sentenced.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A Modern Fetisch.


Mr.. Editor: 1t is one Of the unaccount-
ed for conditions of today. that false
teaching finds reader acceptance than
the true. A public speaker not long ago
IN emphasizing the character of Christs
teaching, and his method as compared
with the teachers of other philosophers
said, that for the sake of promoting his
doctrine, Jesus never amalgamated eT-
ror or custom with his truth. His de-
Things We're always clean cut" He
never put the right thing in the wrong
place.. There is said the speaker,
such a thing as putting the right thing
in the wrong place."
This writer thinks he made a hit. and
would add, that the converse is equally
true. There is such a thing as putting
the wrong thing in the right places
and this furnishes the theme for my let
ter.
The majority Of teachers today do not
follow Christ's example in the above
regard, though perhaps some of them
might go so far as to admit that he
set the type as teacher. About this
time we find that day-December Is
has been set apart specially to observe
the birth Of this Jesus. and to furnish
opportunity for calling attention to his
childhood and character as well as TO
Inc pun pOo6 VI HIS UclltS Uul dtd5l
how dc we find this festival opportunity
observed? I mean in this way. Those
Of US who have lived few more years
| than the rest, know that it was once diff
ferent. A Christless world. of course,
in order to swing into line on the festi-
val, 1t is true. found necessity 10 fur
nish a substitute for the Christ, and so
one creature. though the help of small
artists, has been originated, named
| Santa Klaus"
! One New York magazine actually or
| its cover represents this Santa" in the
foreground, with the Star of bethlehem
and wise men in the background-whcE
pictures. really, the present popular
conception of Christmas scene.
This, indeed, may be excused and
winked at on the plea of Ignorance, bu-
why the church of Christ should adop
the fraud is quite another and more Sc
rious consideration. Now, one does no
need to dive very deeply into mytholog,
nor ancient history. to discover that THU
Santa Claus is only vulgar pronun
citation of the name Saint Nicholas,
who was real parsonage and wor
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
TIME FOR ACTION.

In view Of the experience that it has
been having with get rich quick artists
and the difficulties which have befell a
number Of banking institutions there
can be no surprise that the bank ocm-
missioner of our neighboring state of
Massachusetts, should be ready with
more than a score and a half recommen-
dSt:ans to the legislature of that state
tvf needed changes in the banking laws.
Commissioner Allen has had his trou-
oles endeavoring to straighten out, as
tar as it was possible, the tangled condi-
tions of several banks. He has I'M
earthed conditions which he has good
reason for feeling ought not to be per-
mitted to feature banking in that or
any other state and he desires that the
commonwealth profit from the expert
ence it has had and lock the doors be-
fore more horses are stolen.
Ponzi was the cause of a lot of trou-
Bile but his activities caused investiga-
tons into other fields where. deplorable
methods were revealed. where the laws
regarding banking have been found to
interest of the depositors better safe
guards should be thrown about their
money
Massachusetts has had at work a leg
islative committee concerning banking,
so that in view of what has transpired
what must be known as the feeling Of
some OF the people. and what has beer
recommended ~ the bank commissions
it ought TO be the disposition of Massa
chusetts' lawmakers to deal with Its
banking laws in a manner that will cor
rect the faults and prevent any repeti
tons in the future through lax reguia
tons.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
FROM LUcILLE's DIARY

was reading in the window in rath-
er desolutory manner, and happening to
look up from my book I saw Jimmie
Hayslette going into Mabel Bentley's
house across the street from us. This was
last Sunday afternoon. Mabel Is one
of the Dix Anlies girls, who has recently
moved into our neighborhood. I was sud
denly reminded that I had intended to
telephone Mabel for recipe for a de-
licious date pudding that she makes. So,
after finishing my cha9ter, I went to
the telephone and called her number.
mabel is busy now" said her moth
er in reply to my reqiNst to speak to
her. Wont I dor
ooh, I'm sorry, Mrs. Bentley. but
must speak to Mabel, if she can spare
me just a moment I'd Just like to tell
her about committee meeting"
Very we'll" she assented, cody.
Eyes, Lucille, what is it?" asked Ma
bel when she came to the phone. Her
| tone was hurried and breathless. "Some-
thing about the club?"
Eyes, I wished to know If YOU don't
think we should call an extra committee
meeting on tie foreign relief movement
and you. as president"
"oh, I'll call you un tomorrow and
talk about IT,
But don't you think ought to ge
the notices out tonightT'
| do rs YOU think best Lucille. VII
you excuse me now?. I have"
| Yes, dear, of course, though I die
wish to ask YOU how you made that de
lectable date pudding of yours"
IT will copy the rule for you tomor
row"
THANK you so much I suppose II
have to have something else for suppe
tonight, though I really had counted OIL
lit, and called you uD especially to ge
the recipe 1t isn't hard, IS it?''
"Oh, no. You soak the dates for"
That's a dear; do tell me how t
make it. I have a pencil and pape
fright here, ond can iot it down."
Mabel has not the gift of clear ex
lpression, and I had some difficulty 4
understanding the rather vague direc
tons she gave me. and I had to ask he
to repeat and explain several times, bu
at last I succeeded in securing from he
a pretty accurate rule. I think. 1t wa
so much more elaborate than I had sup
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

thy saint in his time-but why should
ne be placed on the pedestal where
Christ belongs? especially by those peo-
pie who profess. or have prof=ssed at
some time, to be worshippers and fol-
lowers of Christ? Indeed some churches
have gone one better than the world, and
evolved Mrs Santa Claus''-svident-
ly ignorant of the fact that saints, in
the order of things, did not always in.
dulge in matrimony.
Now, Mr.. Editor, you will see by this
time, that I mean by putting the wrong
thing IN the right place" and you have
also discovered. no doubt, that TIL D
writer is not catering for popular APP
plause. He will be satisfied. however.
with the approval Of a good conscience
and the good opinion of those who hear
that cry from beneath the altar. which
day and night repeats that sad refrain
20 Lordl How Long7"
A CRITIC.
Norwich. Dec IL. 1921.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
FEDERAL Judges,

In spite Of such opposition as has
been manifested from time to time the
attitude Of congress regarding the need
Of more federal judges in order to take
care OF the business that has been piled
up in the courts is indicated by the ac-
ton Of the lower house in passing the
bill authorizing the creation Of % new
ones. There are those who have taken
The position that the judges ought to
be required TO devote their entire time
10 the discharge Of the business Of the
courts witk5ut engaging in other affairs
Those who have expressed such views
have had in mind the acceptance by
Judge lands Of the we'll paid position
u commissioner OF baseball. but even
wee there no Landis case or others like
. the condition Of the court docketa
mako II. evident that thars 10 more zeas.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
s.oris. Tina. Recall othor.
Physiology.


Mary had reached the sixth grade and
began the study OF physiology. Very
much impressed with her first lesson she
took her new book home so her mother
could see it. The next morning her
teacher received this note:
Dear Miss: I doant want Mary. to
study physiology. I send her to school
to Iurn about her mind. not about her
body. And them pictures In her book is
all about her insides. She cant lurn
them but she can her mind SO plees give
her something else besides this. would
rather if would be a book full Of brain
pictures"
He Believed in Fairness.
Aunt Jane was IS and unmarried. A
freshly bereaved widower had ccme 70
call on her a few times wheI her fam
lily began to make objections. Stcrmily
she retorted to them. You can't expect
me to want to live and die an ole maid
can you?"
Her nine-year-old nephew, Jimmie.
! looked at her earnestly. you've lived
an old maid. auntie," he said soberly
land 1t does look like you ought to have
| husband when you die"
And even auntie ceased arguing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

Judge William H. Sawtell INN. date
ly sentenced Gardner to IS yea in
the federal penitentiary at Leave
worth. Kansas.
1t is understood the prison author
tiles will be requested TO have an
operation performed on Gardner's skull
TO remove the pressure which the de-
Tense claims caused Gardner to COM
NIT his crimes.
Gardner now faces total OF 75 years
Imprisonment for sentences imposed
upon him for robbing OF the mails.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

tive member of the executive committee
of the house, so when. the new issue of
the official directory appeared today
with Tilson listed with the democrats
and no star against his name--an omis-
sion that indicates he belongs to the
bachelor set, there was CONSERVATION not
only in republican tanks hut in the Til
son family as well. And the colonel has
been kept busy explaining that he has
not turned turtle in politics nor has he
been forsaken by This better half
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
RAY GARDENERS SENTENCES
NOW TOTAL rs YEARS

Phoenix, Ariz Dec. 12-Roy Card
ner, twice convicted mail robber. whose
trial here on a charge of robbing a
mail car at Mariecopa, Arizona, result
ed in a hung jury yesterday, pleaded
guilty today in the United States dis
trict court to a charge of attempting
to rob a mail car here and assault
ing Herman F. Inderlied, mail clerk
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

posed that decided 1t would be better
to have It some time when Tilly was
home to prepare it than to try to make
1t myself.
I went oack to my book and vas turn.
ing the pages rather Idly when I hap
pened to see Jimmie FIayslette coming
away from the Bentley house. waved
to him gayiy. and after hesitating the
merest second he crossed over and came
up our steps. ] met him at the door, and
he asked whether he could come N.
Certainly, why notT / laughed
well. | thought maybe you were busy.
Perhaps you had some telephoning or
something like thatT'
mo. indeed. / don't use Sunday after
moons usually for such confabs."
We'll, you are different from some"
why What do you mean?' asked as
we sat down IN the living room.
well, perhaps I shouldn't mention 1t,
but I've Just had q rather depressing ex-
perisnee. | called on friend this aft
ernoon who spsnt nearly all the time 1
was there at the telephone. She had three
long talks while I was there, so as 1t
appeared to be her busy day, I made
my excusss and left"
81 don't wonder you did" said. smil-
Il
| called. up i.on,se Erwin and Polly Gray
after talking TO Mabel. and asked them
both to telephone Mabel urging her &c
call a special meeting OF the foreign re-
lief committee. OF course, I had no idea
that they would act so promptly on my
suggestion. Jimmie stayed to supper ant
we had the date pudding after all, fol
Cousin Fannie came acme from her mis-
sion school in time to make it.
Mabel ran over just as We were coins
into the dining room. She said sh'
wished to discuss the committee meeting
but when che caught glimpse of Jimmie
she declined TO come in, though I urge,
her warmly. must say her behavio
was extremely gauche, but I laughed an,
explained to Jimmie that I thought sh
was a little shy, and he merely gave
low. inscrusable whistle, as I have n
idea what he thought Of her decided,
awkward conduct.
At the committee meeting this after
noon she lid not speak to mo ar all.
wonder why she felt justified in treatin
me so rudely.-Chicag News.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

leges that he was strsngled by four
slaves. Don Carlos died in 1868 at the
age Of % years and Is days Through
the whole of his dominion the king or
dered the most magnificent funeral obse-
quies to be paid to the memory Of his
son, which order was punctualIy obeyed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

In other days the saloons were al
ways regarded as the source of trouble
in case Of strikes. But It seems strange
that Chicago failed to shut up such
places until after riot followed the
packing house strike, row that We have
prehihitder.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

In order to cool off his hot southern
blood Senator Watson ought to be tied
to small icebere during the hearing
on his charges.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

Someone has recommended safety Of
ficials for theaters. State and cities
have enough authorities If they but do
their duty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

1t will not be possible to put off the
Christmas shopping much longer and dc
It with the comfort you desire
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

1t required the sacrifice Of a good deal
Of humanity before proper attention was
focused on the enforcement Of safety
requirements in state theaters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

The man on the corner says: In keep
ing away the snow the weatherman has
needed the wishes Of lot of local peo-
pie.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

OF course no one figures on solving
a Chinese puzzle in minute, so the con-
ference must be given time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

No one seems to be mourning because
the Anglo-Japanese pact has been ele-
waited toward the shelf.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13

Many there are who will insist that
the four feet Of snow in northern New
England are near enough.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Electionwise attention will be directed
to Boston today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-02

the Saturday Evening Post" some months
ago. this one guy in particular did not
finish it until he had read every word at
least three times.
1t is good wholesome humor, no intri-
cate plot to work ones brain overtime no
elaborate scenery to strain ones eyes but
just big boy story done in the best Rine-
hart style Anyone who has ever read any
means.
AT THE ORPHEUM 1.-The Man of the
Forest. another of those strong Zane
Grey stories screened, makes mighty in
well written and well cast, with bits of
honest humor running thru it. Interest
keeps up to the last fade-out
1t is the Harold LLOYD comedy. Get
Out and Get Under" that is the real fea-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-02

ture of the bill. however. Lloyd is with
out doubt the star of all comedy stars
and in this one. wherein he and new
Ford have lot of arguments and adven-
lures. one cannot help laughing almost all
the way thru
AT THE NOVELTY, there are two su-
that could be missed without regret in
the bill that ends this weeks business.
The Dancing Cronins opened yesterday
afternoon with some real stuff. The woman
in the case must be Spanish. in part at
least. She does the tarantella with ali
lillian
Drisco and Earle have a skit that is
filled with lines that get over. Both are
finished performers and the act is handled
and staged in a manner that is superior
to the usual THREE -a-day" offering. Jessie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-02
NrErHoD1srs TO OKLAHOMA CITY

Wichita Area Council VIII Be, in
Session September 10 and IL.
One of the biggest gatherings of
Methodists ever assembled in this part
of the country will meet at Wesley
church, Oklahoma City, September 1s
and II, when the Wichita Area council
will be in session.
The Wichita Area comprises Okla
homa, Kansas, Texas, Louisiana and
a part of Mississippi Hundreds of
delegates besides visitors will gather
from this territory to discuss matters
pertaining to the work of the church