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Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
CMCULAHOE WEEK ENDING FEB. 25th, 1922
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oUR MERcHANT MARINE.

Long and loud have been the clamors Tor merchant marine that would be credit Go the nation. The country saw lttle prospect Of realizing its desire un- til the demands for ships at the open Ing of the war arose. ships then re- suited in such number that there was no question but what it would be possible Co overcome the claim that the Ameri- can flag was SO seldom seen in some parts of the world that 1t was hardly known
 Today the country has sufficient ships Co give it a standing second 10 Great Britain in merchantmen. but unfortu- nateiy a Creat number of these vessels which were built by the government for war purposes are rema ming idle at their anchoraEes. We have the ships but there iy nothing for them to do. We have an American merchant marine but 1t is do- ing nothing.
 One or The reasons for this situation is the fact that the laws Of this coun- try are such as to make 1t extremely difficult for the operators of ships to compete with those of other countries where there are no such restrictions. h. ability Co compete makes it impossible tc operate the ships at a profit. and naturally capital hesitates to go into an -extensive buying of ships under such conditions The result is tha tit is mex, Co Impossible co sell the ships or to have them operated.
 1t Is under such conditions that Pres ident Harding addresses congress in ia vor of a fund of s32.9Oo.o0o yearly for government aid 70 shipping. and hc makes some pointed suggestions as tc how e VIII be possible to provide it Wen did he lay emphasis upon the inn rcrtsncs ot a merchant marine. Nc country was made to realize such mora lhan the United States al the opening af the war. Government aid Is policy which is followed by many countries for the maintenance of merchant marines ft is a policy that makes it difficult 10; American ship owners to meet ant from tho manner In which immediat action was taken toward puttyns through the recommended action th, need of giving aid in this direction would appear 70 be thoroughly appre slated in congress.
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n1sREGARnING TIE JAW.

Whether Sing Sing is regarded as 2 place of ease and comfort for criminals as recently maintained by the police commissioner of New York city, the prisoner who was sentenced to seven years there. for the holding up and rob ping of storekeeper did not think so when he undertook to attack the judge in the court room immediately his sen tence was pronounced.
 The judge was conscious of the farr that much of the burden involved in the sentence would fall upon the wife of tho robber and he so declared - the man who ha5 pleaded guilty but apparently 1t was the belief of the criminal that h. should be shown that degree of leniency that has been handed out to so many prisoners and given an opportunity to continue the pursuit of his incinations in the way of crime. His sentence came as a surprise and yet he indicated by his action that he was fully conscious of what it would mean. He did not re-
 gard it as going to a place of ease and comfort. He didn't even indicate that he was going to take advantage of the time he would naturally receive off from his sentence for good behavior if his court room conduct can be accepted as a basis for judgment. He fully appre- ciated the fact that he was to be re- strained from criminal practices. that he was to be subjected to the discipline [ of the institution un the Hudson. that l his liberty was to be curtalled and thai seven of the best years of his life were to be sent within prison walls, all be | cause he had refused to believe that /
 was required that he should abide by | the provisions of established law tht ! same as other law abiding people.
 It was made plain from his conduc ] in the court room that he had not ap i-preciated the error of his way, that h, | expected the court to play Into hl l hands and when 1t failed to do SC h,
 vas as willing as ever to do something 1 desperate. By his very conduct he jus
 tified the courts sentence and will nov
 have a chance to reflect on his cours i for a cosidnerable period of time.
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READ YOUR CHARACTER
Varying Your Method to the Profile
By Digby Phillips, Copyrighted 1921


 of what use is it to be able to read 'FYou can't change them unless you're sort of professional reformer; so whats the difference?'
 here is a good bit of difference. The better able you are to read them the better able you are to persuade people whether it be to buy the goods you have to sell, to hire the services you have to offer, to like you when you want their friendship, to exert influ- ence in your behalf, or perhaps mar " you The ability to persuade is the measure Of power
 How, then, would you go about per suading the man or woman with the convex profile? How would you per suade the coScave profile (bulging brow and protruding chin)? How would you try to persuade the per son whose profile is perpendicular, straight up and down lines?
 You should use very different meth ods Remember that the convex is rapid of thought and action. and is in terested principally in practical re- ults In making suggestions to such people embody lots of statement of fact in your talk Avoid theories. Let them draw their own conclusions from meme facts under the stimulus of your suggestion.
 To the concave profile give the 'rea l son why and explain theories in mak- | ing your suppestions Also show re- spect and consideration for the theories and opinions when such people give you.
 To the perpendicular profile give
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nrcn,l1NG \ r1sHrRNAN.

When the people of Gloucester de- rided Go build a schooner 10 be entered Ia ths race of North Atlantic fishermen ihey had in mind the successful defense 'f the trophy. Naturally they under took The construction of vessel which r was believed would win. and in doing so they built what had the appearance Of a vacht more than fishing boat. However in the endeavor Co win that would not have been 8 reason for dis -uaiifyinr the Mayfower, as it was ,afed had r been possible 10 consider Inc defender an actual fishermen. That Is a requirement. on which all contest ants must qualify. One or two trips to ihe fishing grounds does not brand a -r-uar ae a fisherman and 1t was i'm possible Co sanction the entrance of the Nayfower as fisherman. Another vessel had to be entered to represent this country and it lost. but the lesson rsrrrr to have been learned and in the interest of clean sport it was to the credit of the committee that it decided as it did.
 Because the Mayhower was unable tc 1uallfy last year as a fisherman doe' nor prevent her from doing so again and 10 ls interesting to note that 1t i' now beln'r actually employed as a fish Ing schooner. that t is bringing in large catches and that it is proving itself { Fast and seaworthy craft and a req isherman.
 The putting of tho vessel Into th' tshinE business not only means getting loms return from the investment but i
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
FAMOUS TRIALS
HENRY HARRIsON

About the time of the trial of Henry Harrison, for the murder of Dr. Clenohe the criminal courts of England were inst redeeming the very bad regulations that they hal gained in the period preceding This trial, although much different from similar trials of today presents a pleasing contrast against those of the time ante. cedent to William and Mary. One of the curious features is, that the prisoner. al thought convicted and executed for hay ing murdered Dr. Clenche, while in a coach and being assisted by anoti CT per son, pleaded not guilty to the end, and if the conviction was just, and the evidence of an acconEaice being with him true. hc never disclosed the name of the accom- plicA
 The trial of Harrison took place at the Old Bailey on the 9th of April, 1892. The judges present were Chief Justice Holt, Sir Rooert Atl6yns, the Lord Chief Baron and Sir Edward NeviH, a justice of tae common pleas. The indictment charged the prisoner, along with a person un- known, of the wilful murder of the doc tor, and that the crime had been commit ted against the peace of our sovereign Lord and Lady, the King and Queen and their crown and dignity" On his part the prisoner pleaded not guilty in thought lword, nor deed. and the witnesses heinz sworn, brought ont evidence as follows:
 It seemed that the prisoner was type which was very common at that time. full
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NUMBER 2sss
A True Detective Story Copyrighted.

When Policeman William Lawrence of Bath, Me- was found in a dying conditions bullet having drilled a hole through his lung-it was only natural that Dennis Tracey should take up the trail of the murderers. Ira cey was Lawrences closest friend on the force.
 No one knew anything about the circumstances which led up to the crime and, apparently, there was lit tie hope of discovering any clue, be- cause Lawrence, though not dead when discovered on the following morning. was extremely weak from exposure and loss of blood. According to the physi- clans, it was practically a certainty that he would die without recovering consciousness.
 After leaving orders at the hospital that he was to be notified at once If his friend showed signs of being able to talk, Tracey visited the scene of the shooting in the hope that he would be able to find footprints or other evil dence which would assist him in the search which he intended to make. The investigation, however, was en- tirely fruitless.
 The dying policeman's revolver had been fired three times, but without effect-for Tracey found the bullets lodged in the rafters of a nearby ware house, sufficiently close together to provide a hay outline of the place fromwhich Lawrence's assailant must have fired. So far as Tracey was able i to reconstruct the affair, Lawrence had come upon some one trying to break into the warehouse, had probably warn 1 him by shot over his head and fol- l lowed that by two other shots which failed to take effect The burglar had then turned and fire point blank al | the policeman dropping him where he stood.
 | But who was the other man?
 This was the question to which Ira cey determined to devote as much time as necessary the problem without g clue.
 It was late the following night be. fore Lawrences condition showed any signs of change, and then only for tht worse. The physicians gave him only few hours to live, and Tracey hung i continually over the bed, hoping fol some word or sign which would pro vide an indication of the murderer identity. Finally it came
 l With an almost superhuman effor the dying officer raised himself ol one elbow, and gathering every ounc of his fast-failing energy, whispered the single word.
 "Willlinsin :"
 Then he fell back, dead
 But that last word was enough Hat it not been Tracey who heard it, i
 would have meant nothing-for tn
 two officers had been secretly work
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DEALING WITH THE sovrErs.

The world has viewed in different lights the decision to invite the soviet government to participate in the con ference at Genoa and likewise the ac- ceptance which has been sent by the head of that government. It Is recog- nized that In dealing with the economic conditions in Europe 1t is hardly possi- ble to ignore Russia and yet there is not the keen desire to mix into any barley where Lenine and Trotzky are included There Isn't disposition to extend a limited recognition to such a government as the soviets have estab- lished and there is a belief that 1t Is neither permanent nor trustworthy. The difficulty seems to be in endeavoring to deal with Russia without doing |. through the soviet government, inas- much as 1t is the government that is existing there, whether considered to be stable or not.
 But a new color is given to the situa- tion by the statement which is attrib- uted to one of the bolshevik leaders to the effect that attention must be 'giver to the strengthening. of the soviet army
 inasmuch as it must be ready to meet eventualities in ease 1t is necessary
 Trotzky takes the view that the soviet government Is going to Genoa with tht view of getting just about what it de
 mands. that 1t Is going to get it b. force if it is not able to get 1t other wise and that the army must be ready
 to do its part.
 Millions in Russia are dying of star vation. Some of the lives will be savef but many will not be. Much of the ai!
 that is being extended for relief Is com i ing from outside the borders of Russia ] and yet it Is the purpose of the sovie | leader to provide whatever is needed fo | the upbuiding of the army at the ex pense of the starving. that the peac
 of the world may again be threatened This is the character of governmen
 which will have to be dealt with a | Genoa through the invitation of the so | viets. but it isn't believed that tn | threats it is making will either obtan | what it is seeking or serve to strength en its position. It simply reveals anev | the menace of that radical government
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
WORKING FOR GREATER SAFETY.

The increase in automobile accidents and the great number of fatalities on ihe highways of the state call for as er- iective measures as can be put forth to ieai with and cheek them From the study he has given the subject 1t is the opinion of Motor Vehicles Commissioner stoeckei that speed is responsible for 8 large number that better consideration lf tho responsibilities resting upon tho irivere of vehicles would have marked influence Tn stopping the increase. and with that end in view it Is gratifying 10 earn that he has requested the traffic oficers Co report all driver. who have ,e be- warned for reckless driving at the Intersection of streets.
 When lt is shown that a quarter of Inc fatalities in Connecticut last year occurred in three cities. and that t is Inc, finding of the commissioner that irivrrs of vehicles in cities approach in- tersectinE streets at too high speed t can hs realized that there Is a responsi- oUity resting upon an users of the streets to do their part in checking the Heath rafe from autos I; Is Impossible lo s'firn officials al every street cor ner. ord guch ought not Go be expect ed There is service that can he rendered by every driver it there is a willingness Co cooperate in behalf of greater safe ,v and a desire to avoid the publicity and other undesirable features that gc rlth accidents.
 Streets should not be regarded az race courses and proper attention should be given to the rights of others If ths motor vehicles commissioner car bring this 70 The realization of thos, who cause accidents and deaths mag nifc-nt service Will be rendered.
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ing on a number of recent warehouse burglaries and they alone knew of the suspected connection of Daniel Wilkin- son, son of a prominent New Hamp- shire family with the one-man thefts. Now Tracey knew that not only was Wilkinson guilty of the burglaries, but of a far greater crime-the murder of Policeman Lawrence.
 Putting himself in the place of the criminal, Tracey felt certain that the latter would not remain in or around Bath. He must have known that Law renee had recognized him, and would fear that the dying man would find some way of imparting this knowledge. It was probable, therefore, that he would head for some hiding place where he would be comparatively safe. Knowing that Wilkinson's family, in an effort to whiten the character of the black sheep, had sent him to sea 2 number of years before. Tracey thought 1t likely that the fugitive would att tempt to join tha crow of a sailing yes sel and lose himself in . foreign port He accordingly warned the authorities of all the New England sea ports to be on the watch for a man of Wilkinson 8 description, and then securing leave of absence, he took up the search combing the waterfronts of every city and town from the Canadian border 1 to Boston.
 It was nearly six months later, af- ter he had almost abandoned hope, that Tracey wandered along the wharves at Bongor and spotted the man he wanted porting lumber into l the schooner Good Intent, at the foot | of the Railroad street wharf Without sound the policeman edged his way along the dock until he was behind Wilkinson, and then dropped on tor of his man, flattering him to the deck Almost before he knew what had hap pened the fugitive found himself hand cuffed and on his way back to Bath
 there to be convicted of the murder ot | William Lawrence after one of the hardest fought legal battles in the his
 tory of the state.
 The fact that in the shadow of the prison wall at Thoma aston, there stands
 today a headstone bearing the nu. morals ''2695,' does not close the cast for there are many who claim tha l the murderer had powerful frikhd. who succeeded in saving him from tht
 gallows and helped spirit him out O
 country into the Canadian Northwest
 But Tracey, who is now house detec
 tive at a big Florida hotel, consider
 that he fulfilled his obligations to hi
 dead friend, when, after months o
 patient searching, he located the ma
 who was responsible for Lawrence
 death and produced the evidence whicl
 led to his conviction
 Maybe Wilkinson is still alive,
 says Tracey, ''but the soul of Bi Lawrence and my conscience are bot
 at peace.'
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indicates that 1t w;A this year be en- tered in the fisherfnen's race. and in view of the manAer in which 1t is being employed there can be no question but what 1t Is a, fisherman.
 Certainly,'it 1t was not the lines on which 1t was constructed that barred 1t last year, but the inability of the com mittee to vouch for 1t as a fishing yes gel, Confidence was placed in the ves- sei last year and the same will be man. ffested again this year, and in view of Its record now being established there Is certain to be more enthusiasm in its be- half. The insistence that the entry from this country should measure up to requirements n all respects can never be too firmly insisted upon.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
POSED AS THE HUSBAND
 OF ANOTHER MANS WIFE

New York, Feb 2s.-Harry Callaghan, by profession magieiane. yielded the palm for legerdemain to Magistrate Levine in Jefferson Market court late today. anc retired in confusion to BlaclSwell's Is- iand where he will Speud the next six months thinking up sOme new tricks.
 Callaghan. appearing in court on be- haf of a young woman, arrested on a statutory charge, assured the court he was her husband and world exercise his arts to see that she behaved, if the mag
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istrate would just let her of.
 What would you say if the real hus- band of this woman were 10 appear right now?" asked the magistrate.
 '"Oh, your honor, that wouldn't be pos- sible," said the magician, "as l, her bus band. am already here
 The magistrate made mystic passes with his hands, a door o9ened: a young man stepped forth-and the magician's wife tainted
 The husband whose name with with held testified Csllaghan had e1ticed the young woman away from usband, home and baby. Magistrate gave him six months for vagrsncy.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
Stories That Recall Others
Suggestion.

Richard, aged five, had been left at home in the care of one of his aunts for a few days Richard managed to dc just the things that she had forbidden him to do. Finally she mentioned that fact to Richard. only to receive the fol lowing reply:
 But auntie. I never think of those things till you talk about them, and then it seems to me that I just must dc them"
 She Knew. She had always lived In the city ant
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

MT. Editor: John Troland has written you on two occasions compla ming that 'the health office" has not abated a certain nuisance on Summer street.
 am enclosing a copy Of the order which was mailed W. Trachtenberg on December 1s 1921, only two days af- ter MT. Troland made complaint to the health officer. This is the order: Mir. ". Trachtenberg. 2s Summer
 Street. City.
 You are hereby notified to have the
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Of course If winter continues to snoop around for few days no one can complain, but it. will upset all the good things said about 1t If 1t persists in lin- gering too long.
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was taking up the study of domestic science. In the class she was asked:
 What is the best method to keep milk fresh?'
 ''Why, keep it in the cow" was the answer.
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Clty Health Officer. Norwich, Feb. 2s, 1922.
Would Like to Connect With s.v.-.
City Health Department.
 HENRY GEBRATH.

Would Like to Connect With Sewer. MT. Editor: In reply to the letter re- garding the so-called nuisance on John Troland's property, I want the people of Norwich to know that have spoken with MT. Troland several times and in order to keep harmony have offered him the sum of $100 for the privilege of making connection with his sewer which rms through his land and empties into the Shetucket river. lie has fatly refused my offer. Also I want to say that if at any time Mir. Troland sees fit to accept my offer I would be pleased to hear from him through the kindness of The Norwich Bulletin.
 wish to state also that I have com piled with the order of the city healtt officer to dig new cesspool on my property.
 VIM. TRACHTENRERG.
 Norwich, Feb 2s, 1922.
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The suggestion that France pay it's debt to the United States in champagne might insure liquidation. but it's proper for prohibition country to ask, what Is chanpagne7
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possessed of many reasons to be thank fVl, and especially 50 since one prophet declared there are to be no late fruit killing frosts.
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Tn spite of all the deaths and hor. TOTS from starvation in Russia the ar my appears to be in good condition and well uniformed" whenever there Is a review ordered.
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Everyone knows what havoc will be wrought Ii 1t becomes necessary for a coast guard vessel to drop a shot into one of the rum runners.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

From all indications it isn't going to be possible to ward off the spring fever much longer.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

When the Los Angeles police make the bootleggers afraid of them, they set an example for the upholders of the law in other cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

The policeman on the corner says: Il isn't necessary to go on the stage tc get in the spotlight.
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When the approval of Grandfather Rockefeller to his grandda-ghter's wed ding Is sought there Is, of course, a req son.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

New Haven.-The Parker Dickson Buck prize for the best essay or short
 poem on patriotism at Yale has been
 awarded Spencer Herbert Whedon O Medina. N. Y.
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Whatever discredit he may have suf- fered in the past, the groundhcg Is able to carry his head high this year.
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Her record has been such, despite pre- dictions. that there can be only good words for February.
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WHEN YOU WANT to put your busi- ness before the public. there is no medi- um better than through the advertising columns of The Bulletin.