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Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING JULY 22nd, 1922
 11,746
CAMPAIGN AGAINST LITTER AND
 RUBBISH.

The Merchants association of New York is engaged in an effort which not only deserves support by the people of that big city, but it Is setting an ex- ample which should appeal to every oth- CT community and especially to civic organizations that are concerned with the maintenance of the good appear ance of a city.
 City beautiful movements have been conducted with good temporary results. Possibly they may not have attained all that was contemplated and they may not have aroused the interest of all who should have been anxious to make lasting contribution to such a cause, but they stirred up thought concern ing the part which everyone can play relative to the appearance of a city. It Is more or less of an educational effort, and while it may be hard to teach old dogs new tricks, the importance of keeping the good work before those who should be interested and can be in duced to avoid littering the streets and to keep private grounds in neat and healthful condition should not be disre- garded.
 
 throwing of papers, bags. and rubbish of one kind or another into the streets will but refrain the nuisance will be abated. The problem is to get those responsible to give the right amount of thought to 1t so as to check themselves when they realize they are yielding to old habits.
 The practice of leaving newspapers where the use for them ceases, the in clination to drop a paper bag as soon as it Is empty, the habit of casting a tobacco box into the street after the last of the tobacco Is gone or to discard the wrapping of a purchase just the minute the bundle Is opened whether on the sidewalk or in the yard and the disposi- tion to leave the debris from a picnic just where 1t falls are some of the things which the Merchants association Of New York is planning to get before the attention of the people and the authorities.
 When their attention Is called to such matters there are but very few who do not recognize the inconsistency of their action. Too often is it realized too fate that just such things wear out the well come of the public to places where they like to go. Because they were misusing privileges great numbers who have been going to the delightful picnic spot at Deans mills have had their privileges curtailed. Not all have been violators of proper conduct but the many must suffer for the wilIful or thoughtless acts of the few.
 The New York association Is certainly engaged in most worthy undertaking. Whether 1t can succeed will depend upon the amount of public interest that is aroused, but while it is at work it should be remembered that New York Is not the only city where just such ef- forts should be put forth in large meas ure.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
IN THE DAYS NEWS
Canton.


 Canton, which was the seat of the Southern Republic" of China, and which has recently fallen before the armies of the north, is described in the following bulletin from the Washington, D. C.. headquarters of the National Geographic society as the most important portal through which western influences have entered China:
 If the well worn phrase the open door to China were applied specifically, Canton would undoubtedly fit the de- scription more truly than any other city" says the bulletin. But the explanation would have to be added that at times the Canton portal has been kept open only by the forcible planting on it of the heavy foot of the powers.
 There in 1517 the first commercial contacts were made between China and the west when the Portuguese obtained permission to trade with the Cantonese Later the Dutch, the English, the French and, finally, the Yankees sent their ships and traders to the city. For a time it was the only city which the authorities of China permitted to have intercourse with the western barbarians.'
 "CaHton's priority was not alone in trade. The first Roman Catholic mis- sionaries to China settled in 1871 at Macao, a few miles down the liver fCom Canton, and ten years later began work in Canton itself. The city too, had one of the first Mohammedan mosques to be established among the Chinese and there in 1907 the first Protestant missionary to China settled.
 Although the Cantonese were proba- bly, more alert to begin with than the Chinese of other regions, they undoubt- edly have been GU ickened and made more progressive by the constant stimulus of contact with westerners during the pa 400 years. Their western visitors aroused their curiosity. with the result
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
Today's Anniversaries

1665-A bill for a stricter observance of the Sabbath was stolen from the clerks table in the British house of commons before it had received the royal assent 1794-The Reign of Terror in Paris ended with the arrest and execu- tion of Robespierre and twenty of his colleagues. 1S22-The New Orleans Prices Cur rent appeared in New Orleans. 152S-Gilbert Stuart, the famous DOT trait painter, died in Boston. Born at Narragansett, R. L. Dec. 3. 1755
 1830-The second French revolution be- gan in Paris by resistance to the decrees of Charles x. 1847-Brigham Young became head of the Mormon church. 1919-Three were killed and many hurt in race riot in Chicago. 1920-Gen. Francisco Villa surrendered his command to the Mexican gov ernment.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
CONSIDER PERSONAL SAFETY.

Those who trespass upon railroad property like those who use railroad crossings cannot be too considerate of their own welfare. It is to Se receg- nized at all times that danger prevails, that those who undertake to make thoroughfare of railroad property are taking chances of becoming confused and stepping in front of train or fail ing to allow sufficient amount of room to prevent being struck by some part Of a train.
 Fatalities under such condition are of course due to negligence on the part of the individual, who does not seem to be properly impressed with the fact that he ought not to be there.
 With the railroad crossing 1t Is diff ger which cannot be disregarded even though the use of the highway is en- tirely within his rights. Death traps of one kind and another have always pre- vailed and it will never be possible to eliminate them all. It is a matter of no great trouble, however, for those who are obliged to use them to have little consideration for their own safety. The idea of disputing the way with laa2 motive cannot appeal very favorably te most people. Even those who are in- volved in crossing accidents could hard ly believe that they would come out of such an encounter without scratch but unfortunately they do not give thought to the matter at the right time, or be- fore the accident occurs.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
HER SUMMER CAMPAIGN

TGAn suddenly I recalled the multi tude of plants and flowers growing a little ways down the lake at the Cas- tiles marvellous estate and I was cer- tain that tucked away somewhere in those huge gardens would be a bunch of catnip for their own pet Persians. had not been there since my unfortunate contretemps of rnistaking an English gardener for the son and heir who is wild about agriculture, but I thought I would slip in through the rear hedge and explore. I went down that even ing after supper
 And sure enough way back in a se- cluded corner I found whole row of plants that knew at once were what I saught-a foot high, gFayish-gFeen leaves with serrated edges and a monde ways generous with their neighbers so I helped myself heartily and pulled up a couple of roots as well to transplant In Mrs. Whicher's own yard. Fastening hack to the Whichers and rejoicing that 1t was such wonderful moonlight night that Paul scarcely could refuse to take me out in his canoe. was a little dashed to find the entire family out. I carefully planted the specimens with | roots and left the others on the porch table with little note. I thought it 1 somewhat queer that she did not come down to thank me the next morning until Bermuda Popps rushed up to me l gleefully, announcing that she had 1 heard Mrs. Whicher was furious with
 me. They had been riding with the Gas | tiles, who stopped in afterward and rec
 ognized the plants that I had stuck ir l the ground by the Whichers' front gate 1 as being some rare and expensive speci-
 mems shipped up from South America which they were experimenting with but said nothing until they saw more
 thrown earelessly on the table, wher 1 they rather exploded and departed, re
 fusing to wait for explanations. In fact
 Mrs. Whicher couldn't explain, as sh,
 had not yet seen my note. And vol
 might as well die up here as to offenf l the Castles, it seems.
 | I must have handled poison ivy. too
 while searching for that horrid catnip
 as I am all swollen faced and can't gt
 to the Whichers' bridge party. Your! ever,
 l GLOXINIA. ] Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
Stories That Recall Others
Plans of Men Aft Gang AgIee

Plans of Men Aft Gang Aglee!
 He was returning from an automobile Tide one evening when he saw an in her tube carton lying alongside the road He stopped and got it and was little disappointed to find it empty, but mo- ticed that it belonged to a local dealer from the name printed on it.
 He hadn't gone but a lttle way when he saw another and soon after that third. He was aware that a number had been dropped at intervals and at once jumped to the conclusion that a raid had been made on some stock room and were doing their best to get rid of the telltale boxes
 Fine evidence" thought he as he stopped every time he saw one and gathered it in and he was all enthusiasm when he drew up in front of the tire dealers with a carload and began to tell his story.
 "Pd been saving empty boxes for months for that stunt and took 'em and scattered them along the road for advertisements and here you've picked 'em all up and brought 'em in ]"
 Then the sleuth had a blowout
 What Paul Said
 St. Paul the apostle is only an ordin- ary mortal in the eyes of Billy, aged ten. A group of boys was assembled at camp and the leader was conducting the usual devetiens. He had read the passage in Acts where Paul warned his companions of approaching danger and
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
Today's Birthdays

Hon. Ernest H. Armstrong, minister of public works and mines for Nova Scotia, born at North Kingston, N. S., 5S years ago today.
 Charles M. Levey, president of the Western Pacific railroad, born in Huron county Ohio, 64 years ago today.
 John Ripley Freeman, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, born at West Bridgeton, Maine, 57 years ago today.
 Clarence D. Coughlin, representative in congress of the Eleventh Pennsylvania district, born in Luzerne county, Pa, 50 years ago today.
 Prince Knud, second son of the King of Denmark, born in Copenhagen, 22 years ago today
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

Dear Hortense: I really believe that the people who go through life selfish ly taking no thought for others, get along much better and receive more real appreciation than those of us who are always exerting ourselves to be thought full and considerate.
 At any rate I am a great deal disap- pointed in Mrs. Whicher, who is so beautiful and has such a charming cot tage up here at Apricot lake. Staying at the hotel as I am I should not have much of good time if none of the cot tage residents invited me to their par ties, and Mrs Whicher's are especially nice since her brother Paul has been lp there to enliven the occasion
 I always like to please my friends, so when I heard his sister, Mrs. Whicher, lamenting because she could find no catnip growing wild for Puffy, her pet Persian, resolved to find her some.
 Whenever I went for a walk I looked for catnip. I was not quite certain what the plant looked like. but I made Paul give me general description and I was sure that I should recognize it. But never a spear of it could find.
 'It has just become a matter of prin- ciple with me-" told Paul despairingly one morning when I found my path coin- cided with his. Finding that catnir for Puffy, I meanl Your sister wants it so much-and I do admire her so! She , has been so sweet to me this summer !" "Oh, Belle's all right" Paul agreed ir the horrid offhand way brothers seem tc have. 'I wouldn't bother about the stuff if it is worrying you at all"
 Oh I broke in, Tit isn't a bit ot bother-it gives me an occupation. | I was sure could find my way back I'c 1 try the trail down by the ford and bacl through the woods, but I'm so stupid | about directionsl They say it is a beau | tiful walk"
 I think most men hate to exert them | selves, because while Paul offered mos politely to escort me he seemed quite ab sent-minded all the while we wer, | tramping, and even though I led tn, l conversation into channels about him self he was not very inspiring. The bet 1 ter looking man is the less he seem | to find it necessary to exert himself
 There wasn't a bit of catnip in tn whole three miles and my disappoint | ment was keen.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

of dogs and snakes. And an order for eat meat in a Canton market doesn't mean that the house pet is 10 be fed; it means just what it says. The gourmet shopping in Canton may nave the choice of rats on the hoof' in cages or may purchase the more convenient dried sT- ticle with its long curied tail. And fl this variety in meats is not enough, he will find for sale the flesh of lizards and the fins of sharks. and, for meat substi- tutes. ancient eggs and dried oysters.
 The white residents of Canton for the most part live on an island of made land in tke river separated from the Chinese settlements by a wide canal. Two wars were fought by Great Britain. however. largely for the admission of foreigners 10 the city Of Canton proper. and some few whites take advantage of this hard earned privilege"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
DRAWING FROM ABROAD.

John L. Lewis who places himself higher than the government and seems to take delight in the holdup position into which he has worked the public re- garding coal Is inclined to laugh at the idea of bringing coal to this country from across the water. He says that the half million tons ordered would mean the product of but two and half hours work for the miners.
 It can be appreciated that the half million tons ordered Is but a small part of the fuel required in this country. It wouldn't begin to relieve the shortage, but a half million tons is only a begin ming. We have plenty of ships, and oth- CTS are obtainable so that 8 couple of million tons could be landed here each month from abroad. That wouldn't be enough to supply the demand anywhere near, but it would contribute material ly to the relief of the situation in New Engand and 1t woud practically make it independent of the domestic supply of bituminous.
 And while such might be coming in for the relief of the shortage it is to be remembered that there are domestic bi- luminous coal fields which are produc- ing more coal than at normal times and have been doing so right along. That they can produce still move if given the transportation facilities is also appar- ent, and with the protection assured by the states and federal government bet ter conditions should result.
 Those who have resorted to British coal cannot have entertained the idea that the country's supply could be drawn from that source. It would be folly to think such a thing but it is ney- ertheless a source which cannot be dis regarded at time when such condi- tions prevail and in the meantime early resumption of hard coal production is to be expected through government < reCtion
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

eraf leaders. Born of German parents in Moravia in 1869, he went to school and college in Vienna and continued his studies in the great German uni versailles. In 1891 he entered the polit- ical administration of the Austrian gov ernment. Two years later he began the practice of law in Vienna. Every year he went to England to study English in stitutions and English life. The fruit of these studies was embodied in a book which brought him a high reputation. In 1910 Dr. Redlich first came to the United States to lecture at Harvard. During the war he strove flor peace of reconciliation and for 8 short time he filled post in the Austrian cabinet
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Dr. Josef Redlich, one of the five em- inent foreigners chosen to lecture at the second annual session of the Insti- tute of Politics which opens at Williams college today, is a professor of the Uni versity of Vienna and for many years previous to the partition of the Austro- Hungarian empire one of the noted lib-
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straighten out it's tangled state of af- fairs. Politically and financially Cuba has been having trouble. II has been directing it's own affairs for a number of years but not long enough so that it gracefully accepts the results at the ballot box. It hasn't got sufficient distance away from the old habit of rev olutions and bloodshed in the determi- nation of the strength of 9 particular faction to peacefully adjust matters and have a rahid minority support the ac- tion of the majority. It hasn't get to the point where it insists upon the plac- ing in office of men whe will safeguard the financial operations of the govern ment and in doing so will get the sup port of the people. Some peculiar views are held regarding the funds of the government.
 General Crowder has succeeded in calming down the disturbing element m Cuba since he undertook his work, but strange as it may seem in view Of the services rendered Cuba by this country there are those who are disposed to be- lieve that the United States is respensi- ble for certain of the failures in business ventures in the island even though con- ditiens of a like nature are 70 be found throughout this country as the result of the change back to peace conditions from the war activities.
 The sending of Crowder to Cuba has served to prevent any action by this government such as might have been taken under the Platt amendment, a piece of legislation which cannot fail
 
 guards for the Cuban republic, and # behooves all clements in Cuba to so in- sist upon stable government, that TIC occasion will ever arise to invoke it. Cuba has improved under Crowder's guidance If 1t will follow him 1t will certainly get out of the woods.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

GuiIford.-Compensat Commissioner George E. Beers and Mrs. Robert N. Iiandon have gone to San Francisco. Commissioner Beers attended the meet ing of the uniform laws commission there, also the conference Of the Ma t.onal Bar association The party vill be absent for several weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

Hush little grocery, don't you cry you'll be a barroom bye and bye" is what the governor of New Jersey is holding out to the corner grocery stores of that state where he believes light wines and beers should be sold.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

Governor Lake says he will not get out and work for renomination, but that doesn't mean that many others who have been highly pleased with his ad- ministration will not.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

Maximilian Harden, the editor of the Die Zukunft" and the best known of the German publicists, who was recently attacked by roy alists near his Berlin home. His paper was suppressed during the war and he has continued his an- tagonism to the ex-Kaiser and the schemes of the MoRarchists.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27
ADVISING CUBA.

None better than those who have un- dertaken the task of showing them the errors Of their ways can appreciate the difficulties involved in going as Major General Crowder has gone to represent uAiS government in helping Cuba 70
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

Most everyone has something to say about raking in the profits when the price of gasolene goes up but there's no sympathy for the oil man when the price takes a drop.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

If those who profteer in coal cannot get cars to transport their production their higher prices will profit them noth- ing and the public will be protected.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

Now that his Muscle shoals proposi- tion has been reported unfavorably Henry Ford will be more anxious than ever to be president
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

Those who hate to give up the use of coal and resort to other fuel or differ ent kind of power arG pelng forced to 1t every year by the unreasonably coal strikes.
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are always those who sympathize wizh the fellows who don't want to work
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later said, 'Sirs. you should have hardened to me-" when the storm burst on them.
 "shucks" said Billy, "Paurs just like the rest of us"
 What do you mean?" asked the lead CT
 Why, he said, I told you SC?
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

With the opening of the green corn season there is sufficient evidence that we are knee deep in summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-27

This is the season when the post cards are being home marked: Happy days. Wish you were here"
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

It doesn't take long for the weather man to get in wrong with the backyard gardener.
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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-12-21
BURNING THE
IIlLE LOG

THE name given by the ancient
Goths and Saxons to the festival
of the winter solstice was Jul, or
Yaie. The latter term is stili re-
served by the Scotch.
The burning of the YaIe log, known
by other names In continental Europe
was an ancient Christmas ceremony
descending from the Scandinavians.
who at their feast Of Jul used to
kindle huge bonfires In honor of their
god Thor. Similar bonfires were kim
died In Europe and elsewhere at the
summer solstice.
The English ceremony Of bringing
in and burning the Yule log on Christ
mas eve, which still has its local sur
vivals. was full of picturesque detail.
The log was a massive piece of wood,
frequently the rugged and grotesquely
marked root OF an oak.
1t was drawn in triumph from its
resting place amid shouts and laugh
ter, every wayfarer doffing his hat
as 1t passed. On its entrance into
the baronial halls, the Ministries hailed
IT with song and music, or in the abb
sence of the Ministries each member
of the family sat upon 1t in turn and
sang Yule song.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-12-21

Funny little dolls may be made from
round-headed clothespins. Wind about
four thieknesses Of crepe paper around
the pin for petticoats. Make waist
of the crepe paper. tying baby rib
bon around the 'walst" for a sash.
White paper bound over the top of the
peg forms the face, over which an
other piece is drawn to form bonnet.
A few yards of tinsel cut into six
or eight-inch lengths may be combined
with the smaller penny ornaments to
make elaborate decorations that sell
for more.
Small boxes from the stores may be
covered with Christmas paper, have
two holes punched in them and ribbon
handles fastened to them. These
boxes filled with candles help make
the tree festive.-Grit.