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Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31
READ YOUR CHARACTER
BY Disby PhiIIipa.
copyrighted 1921
The Sign Of the Orator.

The Sign Of the Orator.
In two previous articles there have
been described methods by which you
can tell whether the person you are ob-
serving is eloquent or has abilities in the
eratorical line.
There is a third sign.
Watch your subjects gestures.
There are, Of course, exceptional men
with we'll developed abilities as orators
who are quite impressive in their bearing
and seldom II ever resort to gestures.
But they are very rare, and even when
you do find them you will find that occa.
sionally they do make gestures to en-
phasize a 1ofnt. and that when these gee-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mr.. Editor: ReIat ting to the informa
ton given in The Bulletin of Tuesday,
Jan. 24th about the Crouch wedding and
the buying CT a cemetery for the Polisb
society / kindly ask you to publish the
following Tectifcat ton.
The name of the new Polish church in
Norwich is not the National Divine
Providence Corporation, but the Polish
National Catholic Church Of the Divine
Providence at Norwich, Conn.
2. The National; Catholic church Of
Norwich and the New London church are
two separate churches. The pastor of the
New London church is Rev Czarkowslzi,
formerly rector of the Polish Roman Cath
Ole church at New London. The pastor
of Norwich is Rev. John Grossek, who
bourg, Sw., and was ordained Triest the
Norwich and New London acknowledge
the jurisdiction of Bishop Hodur, who or
ganized the first Polish National Catholic
church of America at Scranton twenty
five years ago. At present there are
about eighty national Catholic churches
spread all over the United States.
3. The aim of the national Catholic
movement is not only protest against
the unnatural organization OF human
heart and mind but practical undertak-
ing to ind out way for the reunion oil
Christianity through ri tionalization ot
the Catholic idea of Jesus Christ.
| Very truly yours,
REV. JOHN GROssEk.
Norwich, Jan. 80, 1922.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

Much may be done in the way Of en-
tightening the people on the proposed
charter by explaining it to the various
clubs and organizations about the city
and having it discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

1t lie q most important decision that
will have to be made by the grounding
this week. Even though he has been way
off for couple Of years or SO he has a
Barnum grip on lot Of people yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

Was the agricultural conference
waste of time? The farmers declared
they approved the agricultural group in
congress and Senator Kenyon says there
isn't any such thing.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

The man on the corner says: The only
upkeep expense attached to talking
about buying a new auto is that Of keep
ing UP with the merits of the various
new models.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

When 1t comes to disposing of gov
eminent property it isn't possible to get
much for 1t, but were the situation re-
versed and the government looking for
the very same property the price vould
tumps out Of sight.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

Comfort and Welfare Of Dumb Animals
Dear Editor: 1 am in crested in dumb
animals and in their comfort and welfare
and wish 1 could do something toward the
prevention of cruelty to animals. Why
is it not taught in our Schools and why
Is the law not enforced? Why are the
drinking fountains removed from our
street and animals compelled to suffer
with thirst?
A fountain IS an ornament and a token
of civilization in amy street or place
where It gives refreshing drink to man
OF beast. 1 question If there would be a
easily obtained from a fountain con-
| venienthy located in our streets and
parks
We should always be on the lookout
for the relief Of all suffering animals
| When We see a horse with one of those
cruel over-drawn checks, hitched to a
post where the sun shines in his eyes,
and his neck aches so he moves his heal
from side to side in agony, seeking re-
lief somewhere, we just unhitch that
check as we go along the sidewalk and
note the look of relief as the horse
| stretches out his neck and looks as
though he would like to say, Thank
you"
Feed the stray dogs, and the cats the
birds and the tramps, and have heart
when anybody anything is suffering.
Show your humanity if you have any,
i and if you h have not, get It as soon as
possible and so make the world better
and the Volstead act vii; enforce Itse'f
the Wilson Memorial fund will need no
more money and peace and order and
righteousness will reign in the world
A READER
! c,t.--
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

pockets for a small catalogue of the in
stru1nent he was taking about A-queer
smile came over his face when he brought
forth the catalogue.
1t was a Mason < Hamlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

Nothing would please that Montreal
publisher, who has offered 100000 for
a cancer cure, more provided he is sin
cere that to be obliged to pay over the
sum within the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

A Connecticut professor has been try
ing to find the German who could make
synthetic gold. 1e may yet be chasing
the end Of rainbow yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

Perhaps those who want to pay their
income taxes before they are due are fig
uring on meeting the expense while they
have the money.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

two or three feet Of snow or its collapse
motion picture theater
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31

Diamonds which respond TO every test
have been made by chemical means but
the cost Of production has always ex-
ceeded the market value OF the real ar,
ticle.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31
EDITORIAL NOTES,

From warship to a ploughshare is
quite a trip but 1t is entirely possible
Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-31
Must Give Thought for Future of Our
Faith

Jewett City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Dixie Conference May Stage q Dual
 Basketball Meet

New York, December 9.-Southern delegates to the annual convention of the United States intercollegiate Lacrosse league announced today they would oppose the formation of any 'big three" combination of Yale. Harvard and Princeton in the game.
 This position was revealed in a vote denying to Penn State and Rut- gers college full membership in the league and limiting them to associate memberships. l was held that Penn State was not conveniently located to make contests with other members practical.
 Delegates from Johns Hopkins uni versity alone opposed granting Rut- gers full membership, contendng that Princeton, which had lacrosse team would jon the league later and would be mere acceptable to the southern division. Harvard and Yale then announced that in the event Princeton applied for member ship it would be granted in the northern division. To this the entire southern division objected, standing solidly opposed to the formation of 'big three.s
 Delegates instructed the executive committee to make efforts to have an all-American lacrosse team par ticipate in the games to be held in Paris in 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
St. Louis Browns Are Out for Championship
 After Scare in 1922
By Associated Press

St. Louis, Mo, December s.-Con- fident as result of their showing in 1922, when they finished in second place only one game behind the champion New York Yankees-their best performance in 20 years-the St Aouis Browns have high hopes of winning the American League cham pionslip next year.
 Disappointed, but not disheartened, over failure to capture the flag after a strenuously close struggle with the Yankees. Phil Ball, owner of the Browns, has spent great sun, estimated at between S100.000 and s15G,e00 purchasing new players to strengthen his team for next years campaign.
 l5 New Players Bought
 Fifteen new players have been purchased and ten have been re- called from minor league teams to which they were Harmed out" so that when Lee Fohl, Brownie chief tain, assemblies his squad for spring training he will find an unusually large number on hand.
 The pitching staff. third base and center field, which was considered the weak positions and probably had much to do with the local Americans inability to finish first last season. are to receive the major portion of Manager Fohl's attention on the spring training trip.
 To Develop HurIers
 Fohl said he planned to develop another hurler or two to assist his aces" Urban Shocker, righthander, and Hubert Pruett, southpaw. The most likely twlrlers to win regular position on the mound brigade are Danforth. lefthander. who has been recalled from Tulsa of the Western league, Henry and Kraft.
 Homer Ezzell, purchased from the San Antonio club to fill the far corner: Phil Todt, recalled from Columbus. and Cedric Durst, utility outfielder, all are expected to have keen competition in their berths.
 Fohl evidently will not make any more changes in his team, apparent ly being satisfied to start the 1923 race with last years regulars In all other departments.
 While declining to make any other predictions of the teams showing next year, Ball and Fohl said they would try hard to give St. Louis it's first championship in 35 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Chicago Cubs Are
 Long" on Champs
By Associated Press

Chicago. December 9.-Chi- cago's National League Baseball club Is long on champions. It claims to have the tallest and shortest men in the major leagues and also the strongest player.
 Ernest Osborne, pitcher. standing 6 feet 5,a inches in his stocking feet, undoubtedly is the tallest player in the majors. Earl Adams, who came to the Cubs from Wichita Falls, Kan, is a second baseman, and measures 5 feet { inches.
 Lawrence ("Hack'D Miller, who came from the Pacific Coast league. Is said to be the strong est man in baseball. He Is tho son of Sebastian Miller. who for years was known about Chicago and the middle west as the strong man. and whose tests of strength are well remembered by the old timers. Hacksinherted much of his parents makeup, but he prefers playing baseball to touring the country exhibiting his strength.
 However, for the edification of his teammates, Hack has picked up a horse shoe and taking hold of the heels of the iron shoe. straightened it out. He also will push a nall through two-inch plank with his thumb. He is a hitter of the slugging type. his blows having plenty of strength behind them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Three Major Leaguers Reach 400 Mark at Bat
 During the Past Season

would dwindle down to Al. Denny Lyons is rated as a hitter, with a mark of .46S that season. but trimmed down, it yields but .421. The average of .45S in batting s credited to Bobby Carruthers for 1887. It would shrink 100 points If figured on the above basis.
 ONeil, Browning and Lyons are the only ones who can be rated as bats men with genuine average in bat ting of 400 or over during 1887. Of the other IS batsmen who are elassed as 400 hitters in 1887. not one would reach the mark if the free passes were deducted from the base hit col umn. Therefore, out of the 36 players who are recorded in the official aver ages for 50 years back only 21 have finally won the honor.
 O'NeiPs Record Best
 Abiding by the official averages or, using the averages with deductions, the O'Neil record of .492 is the best in major league baseball. or his rec ord with deductions of .447 stands out as the greatest. O'Neil was the star batsman of the famous St. Louis Browns from 1885 until 1891 and one of the great batsmen of the game.
 Under the present pitching dis tance and rules. Hugh Duffy, the leader of the Boston Americans, Is holder of the highest batting aver age for one season, with the nifty mark of .43s. made in 1S94. Billy Keeler., in 1897, had an average in batting of .432. which was big stuff for a little fellow. Jesse Burkett's mark of 423, made in 1895. is one of the gems of the batting game. Tur- ner of the Philadelphia club. in 1884, batted .423 and Ty Cobb's record of APO, made in 1911, completes the list of all batsmen. who created un- usual records in batting or, players who hit .420 or better. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
B. E. STRADER IN FINE FORM AND
 LEADS AT SHOOT

The rain Saturday afternoon kept down the attendance at the Birming- ham Gun club but 10 of ihe mem bers braved the rain ana 5ourneyed to the club grounds to shoot the elusive clays.
 The first event stages was the 25- target medley, each person chang ing guns with the next man and leaving his gun at the post. This gave every person in the squad five targets with each of the five guns in the squad. This event proved that one man. at least, at the Birmingham Gun club can break 25 targets straight, using five different guns, as E. E. Strader powdered the en- tire 20. 1t was fine piece of work, for anyone at any time, and espe- cially Saturday afternoon, as it was rather hard to see the little clay saucers Very quickly after they left the trap Ln account of the dark clouds that formed the background.
 Second place in this match was a tie between H. J. Foster of Atlanta. and 0. l.. Carl, with 22 breaks each.
 The 50-target match was win for H. J. Foster, who powdered the o0 without a pebble. Second place fell to B. El. Strader. with 46 breaks. Van nerson, DCvel and Mrs. Carl tied Tor third place with A Nbreaks each
 MT. Foster of Atlanta shot with the boys last Saturday and broke his last 5O straight. and repeated on his first 50 yesterday. This gives Mir, Poster TOT straight in an unfinished run.
 B. E. Strader, with his unfinished run of last Saturday, made run or 92 before dropping a target. Strader made the longest run of the after noon, going. out with 53 straight. Eos ter came next in line with 50 straight. while Vannerson broke 37 and Mrs. Carl S6 straight
 R. H. Brown, president of the Fair association, and MT. Dent. secretary. have been members. of the Gun club for quite while, but shot with the bows for the first time Saturday. Both made very nice scores for their first attempt Mir. Brown has pur- chased a fine trap gun and expects to shoot at the traps until he feels he can hold his own with the boys when they go after ducks and other game.
 MT. Dents score looks as though he had practiced up somewhere else be- fore he shot at the Birmingham Gun club, for B out of 50 is un- usual for a beginner.
 The scores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Progress Is Made
 In Preparations
 For Olympic Meet

New York, December 9.-Satisfac- tory progress in the preparations for holding the Olympic games at Paris in 1924 is reported in a review re- ceived by the American Olympic committee here today. Albert Geig- CT, Jr., chairman of the Boston A. Al, athletic committee, who went abroad some weeks ago to investigate con- ditions, said that work on both the stadium and tracks were well ad- vanced,
 MT. Geiger stated that the main running track in the Columbes stadi- um had been completed and promised 10 be exceptionally fast by the sum mer of 1924, Another IS months of rolling and top dressing with later settling and hardening will, in his opinion. provide the fastest track ever prepared for Olympic games competitors.
 No preliminary practice will be permitted upon the Colnmbes track. A special soft dirt track is being con- structed inside the Olympic track and all the training work will be con- fined to this course.
 Reporting on the probable housing situation for the American team, telBer expressed the oplhlon tHas the proposed system of small houses to be constructed for the visiting teams would not prove satisfactory from an American point of view. He advised the hiring of a quiet. select family hotel for the United States competitors.
 Citing French athletic activities and preparations he mentioned that the French figure and speed skaters as well as hockey players might be expected to make an excellent show ing in the Ice skating events which will open the eighth Olympiad at Chamoniox. Switzerland. in January, 1924. Swimming is also making rapid progress in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10

Last season three batsmen reached the remarkable average of 400 in batting: Cobb. Hornsby and Sisler. The season of 1922 was the most pro life of the 400 hitters since the seasons of 1887 and 1894. In 1887 there were IS batsmen in the 400 class; in 1894 there were four, and in 1922, three reached the coveted mark.
 Since 1872, or half a century. in only Is seasons did the 400 hitter show himself. Jim (Deacon) White, famous third baseman for BostGn, l Chicago, Cincinnati and Detroit clubs of the National league from 1871 until 1891, was the first big league batsman to register as q 400 hitter. The mark has been reached 45 times in major league history since 1872. Thirty-six players made the select circle. Burkett three times, Cobb three. Thompson two, Delehanty two, Anscn two, Sisler two. Stoyey two. Twenty others had the honor once.
 Cobb Ties Record
 When the season of 1922 came to close and the record in batting of Ty Cobb was ok'd by the powers that be. the Georgian could shake hands with Jesse Burkett and say, Jess, old top, I'm wid you.f The record in batting 400 in three diff ferent seasons was made by Jesse Burkett in 1895, 1896 and 1899, while member of the Cleveland club of the National leasue and has with stood all onslaughts fer 23 years. It was up to l'y Cobb to equal it and | it is one of the brightest spots in the Georgian's brilliant career.
 In 1887 there were only four of the IS batsmen who are credited with the mark really entitled to it: O'Neil. Browning. Carruthers and Lyons. The season of 1887 was a freak one for batting, because of the four strike rule. the base on ball ruling which allowed a hit for every time a batsman was passed. the abolishing of the six by four pitchers 1 box, which made the hurlers keep one foot on a slab until after the ball was released when all crack hurlers had the habit of dancing about the six by four space and could turn their backs to the bats man when fixing up a curve. All these rules, coming in one season, made the game rather farce and the hurlers were hammered at will. The Real Records
 Taking the record of Trip" O'Neil, made in 1887, and deductng the AT base on balls, which counted as hits. would leave 237 genuine drives Base on balls counted a time at bat that season. deduct 47 times at bat from ONeills record and 1t would leave 530 times at bat. thusly, giving ONeil batting average of .447 in stead of .4a2. On the same basis, the Browning record of All, made in 1887.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
GouIette-BeIloni
 Win in Six-Day
 Euent at Gotham

New York. December 9.-Goulette- Belloni tonight won the six day oi- cycle race at Madison Square Gar den.
 BroccG and Coburn finished second and the Egg Eaton combination, third.
 The final score was 2.457 miles eight iaps at the end of the one hun dred and forty-third hour.
 A few moments before the finish Eastman took bad fall when hIs front tire worked loose as he tried to mount the rim of the saucer.
 When the sprinting hour arrived sensation was created among tine cheering thousands who lined the saucer by announcement that Michae Delhorey of Danbury. Conn.,, had offered sprint prizes aggregating $2.900 for the final events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10

 TIES WITHS. M. U.

Fort Worth, Tex. December g. Texas Christian university of Fort Worth, fighting desperately against the powerful Southern Methodist uni verslty Mustangs, held the south western conference contenders to scoreless tie here this afternoon.
 A bunting game was resorted to by the Christmas, with Cherry, Mcconnell, Estes and Ogan outstand- ing on defensive for the locals.
 Huff was the Mustangs best ground gainer for the first half but was carried from the field when he suffered an injured leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
B0-TARGET MATCH
SKI REFUSESTO
 SUBMIT TOBOARD

Paris, December 9.-Battling Siki refused to appear before the inves- tigating committee appointed by the French Boxing federation, which held it's first session today in an attempt to clear up the Carpenter Siki frame-up charges. The Sene- galese, through his counsel, sent a letter to the committee saying that inasmuch as the federation had al ready taken away from him his H. cense and title of champion without giving him a hearing, thus placing him under the necessity of suing them before the courts, he failed to see why they should ask to hear him now; 1t might cause prejudice to the legal actions which would be heard by tribunal.
 The committee will hold it's next meeting on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
West Virginia May Meet Gonzaga m
 East West Battle

San Diego, Cal, December g. West Virginia, for the east. and Gonzaga, for the west, will be the contestants in San Diego's annual intercollegiate east-west Christmas Day football game here. it appeared certain today after meeting of the San Diego Athletic and Reception as- sociation, non-profit organization which schedules the contests.
 Tentative invitations had been ex- tended Oregon university and Gonz- aga to represent the west, and OreE gon was said to be eliminated by the Pacific Coast conference frowning on participation on post season games. West Virginia has agreed to meet either team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Physician Surprised

Hearing of some good results from the use of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy I decided to try 1t on a chronic case of indigestion and gas tritis I was interested in. After the first dose the patient was relieved of gas trouble and was soon able to eat radishes and many things he had not eaten in years" It removes the ca tarrhal mucous from the intestinal tract, and allays the inflammation which causes practically all stomach. liver and intestinal ailments, includ- ing appendicitis. One dose will con vince or money refunded at all drug gists.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Cadets Beat HiIHanS
 In Battle at Mobile

Mobile. Ala, December s.-(Spe- eial.)-The cadets from the Univer- sity Military school of this city, on a field covered with mud at Monroe park. this afternoon, defeated the Spring Hill High school eleven, TO. Tapia. right halfback, was the out standing star of the game, not only for his long run for touchdown, but the ease with which he got around and through the lillian line for fre- quent gains of from five to ten yards. The work of Captain Herpin, Hughey, McEvoy and Charlie McCue, stood out for Spring Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Rawlings Star as
 Delaware Gobs Win

Boston, December 9.-U. S. $. Del aware tonight was claimant of the gridiron supremacy of the Atlantic fleet after defeating U. S. S. Relief here today by score of 27 to 7. Rawlings, quarterback for the Del aware team. scored two of his team four touchdowns and threw forward passes which resulted in the other 1.-two. Three points after touchdowns swelled Delaware's score.
 In the second period, Reiref scored a safety on a bad pass back of Delawares goal which was re- covered by Relief.