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Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
IN THE DAYS NEWS
BELGIAN CONGO.

Discovery in the Belgian Congo of large quantities of pitch -blende, a .ra- dium-bearing ore-a discovery credited with the significant result of reducing the price of radium from $120,000 to $70,000 a gram-has served to emphasize the probable great importance to the world of this country at the heart of Africa when it shal1 have been fully de- veloped," says a bulletin from the Wash ington, D. C., headquarters of the Ma tional Geographic Society.
 "In it's potentialities, the Belgian Con- go might be called the Brazil of Afri- ca,'" continues the bulletin. Like the largest of South American states, it is of vast extent, covers the heart of a continent, is situated in the tropics, and has flowing through it one of the worlds greatest rivers, capable of carrying ar empires commerce. It is only to the Amazon, premier of rivers, that the Con i go river can in truth be compared. 9th CT great streams are longer than either but none approaches them closely in tn, volumes of water which they pour int
 the sea. The average width of the Con
 go is five miles for about half it's near ly 5000 miles of length, and in place
 it is as much as IS. miles wide.
 i Perhaps the vast bulk of Belgian
 agines the country lifted bodily and SC down on the surface of the Unitet
 States. Its 909,O00 square miles woul
 cover almost exactly one-third of tn
 area, not including Alaska. If tn
 southwestern corner Of Congo were p1ac
 ed at San Diego, California, the south
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING DEC. 1eth, 1922
 1l,747.
SHOULD NOT NEGLECT EITHER.

SHOULD NOT NEGLECT EITHER.
 It didn't require very long for the lower house of congress to take favor able action upon the naval appropria- ton bill. It was quite evident that there was no disposition to encourage the further decreasing of the navy, but there was made clear the insistence up- on the giving of adequate attention to our first line of defense. It is one of those cases where negligence cannot be tolerated.
 In connection with it there was also manifested the feeling that this country should look well to what the others are doing in the way of warship construc- tion that is not included under the ex- isting agreement. Even though it $ certain that the president will do % whenever the time is ripe, there was q recommendation urging that he take up with the others the question of an agreement concerning vessels of 10000 tons or less, with the view to checking the endless race for supremacy in such ships. Emphasis was placed upon the fact that due regard must be given to national safety.
 There is no doubt of ene importance pf the navy. but in view of the attitude that is displayed toward it it is difficult to understand the opposition that Is dis. played toward the merchant marine After having gone all through the ex- tfavasance involved in producing a merchant marine to meet our transpor. tation requirements during the war thai no one. believed could develop, it is a strange situation when members of con. gress place so little value upon the merchant marine and the expense whicI 1t. is costing the government under the present arrangement. M-
 The fact that we do not expect wal does not justify us in negiectfng the meT chant marine, any more than the act ot the owner of a home is justified in re fusing to take out insurance because h. doesn't anticipate a fire.
 It is highly important to the natior that the navy should not be neglected End 1t is quite necessary that cores pending attention be given to an aux fisry service.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
WIPED IN THE BUD

Nonsense 2" scotfed her father stand ing before the mirror and Smotohing back his hair so that the incipient bald spot was covered. You must remember it is our art we are thinking of As for myself, I'm going in for these male vamp parts-where, after breaking his wife's heart and embezzling from the bank, the man steals his best friends wife and. hand in hand with her, goes out toward the setting sun to lead the larger life. Oh, .can scarcely wait to begin the work !''
 But whatn happen to your busi- ness?' cried his child in alarm. Tt won't make any money and then what'n we do-'
 "oh, we'll all be making millions on the screen,' her father said carelessly. | ''Thatll be all right%
 'B-but something might happen that we didn't,"- his child admitted dubious ly. q think it's just awful to break up a nice home this way and it's too silly for anything, all of you thinking you can get into the movies-why every body'd laugh themselves to death and just couldn't stand it 2" ] ''Well, of. course we had no idea you'd q feel this way about it." her father sigh ed. 'I suppose it is our duty to make a home for you. But if you don't stay in | it, what's the use?"
 The fair young creature came over and sat on his chair arm. Maybe I'll wait few years before I go on the stage, she suggested. You see, I'm only Is! If didn't go would you and mother give up this terrible notion, dadT' 1 'Tt's terrible sacrifice of our plans, her male parent informed her 1ugubri
 ously, 'out seeing that you want tt compromise, why, guess we're willing
 Yes. we'll give up our plans if yoI willr'
 l "Thank goodness!" said Angeline. "..
 never was so mortified in my life !"-- Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
Today's Anniversaries

Baptiste Racine, whom many consider the greatest writer after Shakespeare, born at La Ferte Mi lon, France. Died in Paris, April 12, 1899. 17S9-Levi Woodbury, who as secretary of the treasury system, born at Francestown, N. H. Died at Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 4, 1851. 1S10-British warship Mfnotaur wrecked on flask Bank, with loss of 360 lives.
 1s1HJohn Smith Phelps, miliarty govern or of Arkansas, governor of Mis- souri, born at Sinsbury, Conn. Died in St. Louis, Nov. 20, 1886. - 1S24-Matthew Hale Carpenter, celebrat- ed lawyer and U. S. senator from Wisconsin, born at Moretown, Vt Died in Washington, D. C., Eco. 25, 1881.
 1S5S-Madame Teresa Carreno, one of the
 most famous of women pianists, born at. Caracas, Venzuela. Died
 in New York city, June 12, 1917. 1909-Charles l.. Warriner, local treas
 urer of the Big Four railroad pleaded guilty in Cincinnati to the ernbezzlement of s643.000. 1915-English financier issued appeal to public to lend money to win the
 war. 1921-Irish parliament adjourned without acting on treaty. United States senate passed Russian relief bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Associate Justice Joseph ATcKenna if the Supreme Court of the United States, who is expected to retire at an early date, has been a nlemhfr of the highest tribun- al for quarter of century. He issza Philadelphian by birth and is now in his S0th year. When twelve years of age ne accompanied his parents to California, and is generally credited to the far west as a member of the supreme bench. He graduated from Benicia college, in south- ern California, and studied law. After passing the California bar examination he entered politics and was soon district attorney for his county. He was twice a member of the California legislature. He was representative in congress for four terms, resigning to accept the position of United States circuit judge. President Harrison made him attorney general and in 1897 elevated him to the supreme bench to succeed Justice Field.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
OoETRoLIdNG NABcor1Cs.

There are repeated cases where it is appareut that the enforcement Of the laws against the sale of narcotics is ncs Che easiest job that was ever tackled Illegal sale of dope produces handsome returns and it is possible to resort te An kinds of stunts in getting it past the authorities. Mmch is caught but there is large quantity of 1t that finds its way to that class which has become en- slAved and hasn't the will or the dis. position to break away from 1t. Lawn hEve served Nto restrict the indisrrinl. nate distrTbution of narcotics, but sAey have not done all that was desired or exuectsd.
 H is all a question of enforcement quito the same as the question of pro. hibaticn. Surprising as it may seem thers gre those who are as determined Co beat the narcotic laws as there are those who are opposed to prohibition. Only recently there has been startling revelaion in the city of Philadelphia Df the manner in which the saio of sucn Eu9 vas being carried on on the Bt<eets with 90 little exposition as so Ews Ei1o i1nSEessfCn Int those wnc
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
Today's Birthdays

Bainbridge Colby, whose law partner ship with ex-President Wilson is about to be several, born in St. Louis. 53 years ago today.
 opie Read, well known Cricago author and journalist, born at Nashville, Tenn, 70 years ago today
 Edwin Arlington Robinson, poet and playwright, born at Head Tide, Maine, 53 years ago today.
 Frank B. Kellogg, the retiring United States senator from Minnesota, born at Potsdan, N r., es years ago today.
 Emma Goodrich, a we1l-known actress of the American stage, born at Logans- port, Ind, 39 years ago today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

'I have fully decided began the fair young daughter, "and it is only just to tell you both so you can grow accustom- ed to the idea-of course expect you will be surprised-and yet when every single thing points that way1e I'm sure that I don't see-'
 "Whatt is itT' demanded her anxious parents in nervous chorus. "Tell us this minute, Angeline!"
 And it's luck about my name, too," the fair young daughter went on. You see-rve fully decided that I'm going into the movies
 ''Why, Angeline!' gasped her mother weakly and then began again with the light of battle in her eyes "Angeline !'' ent with surprising calm. He paused to light a cigar and the silence grew. That's fne!" her male parents got out at last That makes 1t practically unanimous - and families always are happier if their interests are in com mon. You see-we hadn't mentioned it yet-but your mother and land your grandmother-an of us, my child, are going into the movies, too" 1 'wh-wf-wnat 7" shrieked the fair young daughter, in astoniShed disbelief l Father! You don't mean it! Oh, my ! goodness: p
 i 'Td like to know why not p her male parent said, somewhat belligerently 'You act as though you thought we weren't suited to the work! As though we didn't have the ability !'
 "But-but," the fair young daughter got out, ''what'n become of our home here? It's got to be kept up, and" l "I don't see why" her father Sai6 carelessiy. wen sell the things
 But where'll ]. come back to-betweer pictures%' demanded the fair young daughter, indignantly. You've sait yourself that every young girl should have a good hone-and, anyhow, thinl it perfectly awful dragging pool grandmother way out to- California stu. dios when she's so comfortable here and. I'd like her to know what mothers church sewing society will say when they hear of it! Of course mothers perfectly wonderful looking and all that, but-el I-''
 "Oh, loads of the movie characters art lmiddle-aged," her mother told her, air i fly. And grandnother's wavy white hair will show tip wonderfully! intenC to play these triangular love affairs my self-tne ones where the wife finds sn' has never been understood and rum away with another man" II "Oh, you wouldn't!'' begged the fai
 young daughter, beseechingly. What oi earth would say to all the girls whel they saw the picture? I couldn't bea to have them think"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
INTERSTATE COMMERCE. CoNrA1s.
 gIoNERs.

From the fact that he has been re- nominated, those reports to the effect that the president was not to renomi- nate J. B. Eastman, as a member of the interstate commerce commission 70 succeed himselfs were apparently based upon no better foundation than are many of the rumored selections which the president has in mind for appoint naentS to various positions as vacancies arise.
 MT. Eastman is the one representa- tive on the commission from New Eng land. MT. Eastman was nominated as and is rated as a democrat. If he was not chosen it would be necessary to se- lect some other democrat, although there was no obligation requiring a New England man.
 As a matter of fact, however, New England has been vitally interested in railroad matters for considerable time. It is not yet out of the woods, but%it is cognizant of the fact that Commissioner Eastman. has rendered most valuable public service during the time he has been a member of the board and for that reason it was desir- able that 8 man of his experience should be retained, and particularly that New England should not be denied a member Of the commission.
 It Is not political service that $ called for on this commission. It is quite important that it should come as near as possible to 8 judicial character and the expectation is that when eff. cieut sSrvice has been rendered that i win be recognized by a renonhnatior and reappointment.
 There is no question concerning tht high grade service that Commissionel Eastman Chas rendered. He is thorough ly in touch with the duties and he ii likewise fully posted upon the coAdi tons in New England and can thus ef Actively interpret them to the commls sion what the public requirements iron the railroads in this pant of the coua try are.
 Presideut Harding has taken tA
 same view regarding Commissions Eastman that he did about Commission CT Nochord Both deserved reappoint weut and both received it.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
GETTING RID OF GRAND TRUNK.

In taking over the work oe the presi- dency of the Canadian National ral- ways. it is to be expected that Sir Hen " Thornton will be in position to re- ceive all kinds of advice as to how he should operate the lines. Some of it may be good, and some may be other wise. In all probability he will be dis posed to listen and then exercise his best judgment
 Interest in New England is bound % be centered in what the heutenant-gov- ernor of New Brunswick had to say to him relative to the Grand Trunk which is among the lines under his direction. It was the view of Lieutenant Governor Pugsley that it would be necessary. to get rid of the 1900 miles of the Grand Trunk between Chicago on the west and Portland on the east before sIe people would be satisfied.
 This is from all indications the breaking out anew of that old oppos:- tion to the action of the Grand Trunk in maintaining ports in the Dni,eu States when it is felt by certain Cana dians that the business ought to go through Canadian ports, regardless ot the handicaps under which they are =e- stricted during the winter time.
 The advice to get rid of the Grand Trunk is easier to give than it will be for the president of the railroads tc carry out it is believed. With the Grand Trunk constructed for the pur. pose of giving an outlet to western bus. mess through Canada and Atlantic points it isn't believed that there will be willingness to pull up stakes and disregard the large amount of Canadian money involved therein.
 The lieutenant governor of New Brunswick refers particularly to Fort l land but there is also the line coming down through Vermont and acros! Massachusetts and Connecticut which f a part of that system. This puts Can ada in close touch with New Englant points and it will require something stronger than the evident biased view 0 i New BrGnswick's lieutenant governor t, throw it overheard. Far better wouss |; it be to, give attention to greater do velopment instead. of abandonment.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
At End of Moufis.

Mamma, what's thisZ-' asked a littIs four year old, picking up a celaDder he1 father had brought home.
 Its a calendar. dear. It's somelAins by which We tell the time of the year or the month or the week"
 The little one turned 1t over czrSfuIly for Q minute or two. Mamma" she h. ouired anxiously, where do you wind l. up?
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

from the extinction which threatens them and where scientists may study them in their natural haunts. Naturalists have found that unless cornered these gorillas are far from ferocious and it is predicted that if protected they will become entire- ly tanned"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

town early in the afternoon, to be rsady for the exhibition He went to ose doctor. did few errands. got absorbed in matter of little consequence and-zS he put it-''bedogged if I didRt go home and forget all about the match until after it was all over ,'
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

Don't get the impression that th.s country is going to break the speed law in rushing to the assistance of Europe Whatever is done must be in a sane and deliberate manner and thoroughly jns- taaed by cUrdfticus.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

With one report showing 24 degrees below at Devils lake, N. D., and an other "A above at Miami, Fla, it is, evil dent they are quite way aaRrt both on the thermometer and on the man.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

Senator Walsh says something ought to have been done about the coal situa- ton last summer. but he doesn't reil why he waited until now. to tell us about it.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

It is impossible to overlook the fact that the cold which is making big hole in the fuel pile Is at the same time giving thickness to the ice that wen need next summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

It is one thing for the Kanz1ist Turks to declare Christians can gay In Turkey, but does that mean they can stay there with safety?
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
GREENEvILLE FIRE PBorDCTtoE.

GREENEVILLE FIRE PB0TBCTEOE.
 The decision to place A paid company in the Greenevflle district to replace the volunteer companies which have long been located there marks not only the end of the days of the volunteers iu this city but win complete the motorization of the department and thus put it oh a more efficient basis. In this district it will mean going from the hand drawn apparatus to the motor driven.
 This is one of the important districts of the city with large property risks and it has long been regarded as a sec tion that should be better provided for It has not been neglected. since the az paratus of the center has been respond ing to the calls, but men and appara- tus on the spot ready to meet telephone or, bell call means only that provision of service which that Industrial and thickly settled section o6 the city has a right to expect.
 There is always a reluctance to see the old fire companies disband, or even to see the companies where horses have been in constant service give way to the motor driven apparatus, but such moves are in, the interest Of better fire protection and that is what nent get first consideration.
 The GreeneviIle section shas been most fortunate in the small number of fires and the manner in which they have been handle1. Constantly developing and expanding it was evident that the volunteers were unable to meet the re- qutrements. The effectiveness of fire fighting lies to a large degree in get ting to the fire as quickly as possible Delays are bad and with motor appara. tus ready for action upon call the change must be heartily welcomed 1T that section. <
 It will be many days, however, beGOr. the service that has long been rendered there by the volunteers will be forgot. ten.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

The man on the corner says: No one
 really likes a cold wave and yet when 1t breaks up there is always more or
 less complaining.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

The talk of a recess q only three days for congress at Christmas is ex- cel1eut. But talk and action do not a. ways travel arm in arm.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

In referring in a boasting way to the contents of the cellar there are two things that stand about neck and neck.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
Stories That Recall Others
Forgot All About It.

There is a certain fellow who delights to see a boxing match. A friend gave him ticket to the last one. The boxing fan, joyous over the prospect, went down.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

It will soon be possible to get an ex- pression, on the preference between a campaign and Christmas cigar. 2
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22
EnrroEAL NorEs.

Are you doing your part to help keep the Salvation Army kettles boiling?
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

Of course you are planning on being around to welcome winter when it ar rives at 9.57 this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-22

would be expected to check it were gfy- ing their consent.
 Every now and then the vigilance of the narcotic squads in the large ports results in the revelation of well laid schemes for the smuggling into the country of large quantities of the drugs, and the we'll oiled machinery by which it is sold and distributed. Many of those who are engaged in that bus.nsas. make 8 life and death matter of it. So determined are they to get the stuff to shackled humanity that they arc pre- pared to kill those who undertake to in- terrupr it in the name Of the law.
 Defiance Of the law is still develop ing the addicts and yet it cannot be ex- pected that the fight will be abandoned against the terrible evil because of the difficulties of enforcement. As mat. ter of fact they should only make stronger determination that the sale ,ot drugs must be kept within the law. Pro | hibition is by no means easy whetnel | applied to liquor or narcotics.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-01
DOCTOR WHO BEAT MURDER
CASE KILLS son, THEN HIMSELF

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 80. - DR.
W. p. Allen Of Dayton, Tenn, who last
December was acquitted of the MUIR
der Of Burch C. Gandenhire. member
of a well-known Tennessee family, af-
ter one of the most sensational muir
der trials ever staged in Rhea county,
tonight killed his nine-year-old son,
W. p, Jr., attempted to kill his wife
and committed suicide
The double tragedy occurred three
miles south of Dayton, as DR.. Allen,
his wife and son were returning from
an automobile ride.
Mrs. Allen said the shooting was
warning. She said DR.. Allen.
who was driving the car, stopped at
the side Of the road, drew his pistol
and shot the child through the head.
She jumped out on the other side, Mrs.
Allen said, and ran as DR.. Allen start
I'd shooting at her. Failing in this pur-
pose, Allen turned his pistol upon
himself.