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Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
GETTING WORD FROM HOME.

Throughout the debate in the senate in regard to the treaties which re- suited from the Washington con ference it was evident that the sentiment of the people of the coun- try was in favor of ratification. There were some who didn't think so or were not paying any attention to such scnti- ment but putting forth their individual views regardless of how those they rep resented felt concerning matters that were of so much importance to the whole country. It was even maintained that the obstructionist efforts were those for self gloridcation rather than a sane stand for national welfare.
 None was stronger in opposition to the four power treaty than Senator Johnson of California that great western state which wanted him for president, but how different a view he took of the treaty matter from those of his constituents Is plainly indicated by the action of 10,- 900 San Francisco citizens in address ing the senate and the president for fa> vorable action upon the treaties. Thus Senator Johnson was not only leading an unsuccessful fight but he was fighting against what seems to be safe to regard as the sentiment of the people of his state. At least it doesn't appear that those who felt the same as he did roso to the occasion and approved his stand by any such impressive numbers as did those who opposed 1t.
 Happily the Johnson influence was in sufficient to prevent the ratification oi the treaty. He would be expected of course to stand by his convictions 1T such a matter because of his post.
 and his understanding of such matters but certainly when he hears from home through an open expression of his con utItuents addressed to congress and tht president it becomes plainly evident tha- his influence against ratification was badly damaged. It was a message from home which told how the people were ie sirous the treaty should be handled ana showed the senator to be speaking fol himself rather than for the people o his state when he stood in the way o the conferences accomplishments.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Mrs. Leila Seton Edmundson, who is seeking nomination to congress in the Eighth Alabama district, is widely known as 'The Cotton Queen of the South" Among American business wo- men she has long held foremost place as she also has among the public-spir- tied citizens of the south. The greater part of her life has been spent in the business of cotton growing on her mag nifieent 1000-acre plantation. which lies along the Tennessee river, near Deca- tur, Ala. In the course of her career Mrs. Fdmundson has visited nearly ev- cry country of the world to study mar ket conditions. After the close of the World war she made three trips to Flu rope in search of a market for her cot ton crop. In Italy she negotiated for the sale of her crop as well as that of some of her neighbors' cotton. She was one of the earliest and most ardent ad- vocates of the development of Muscle Shoals. She has also been active in the good roads movement and in the better ing of farming conditions in the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
A MIDNIGHT MURDER
A True Detective story-Copyrighted.


 '.Then the only thing you have to go on is the tact that several people in Grafton street recall having heard a cry a few night ago, and the old man hasn't been seen since?"
 That's all, chief If it weren't for the scream III the highland they all agree that it was a blood-curdling cEy- it would look like a plain case of dis appearance. We've been all through the house, but of course we couldn't search il thoroughly without a regular warrant and there's no ground for isuingsone Ep- stein may have wandered off somewhere to get away from his wife. She's a regular hellion, they say-though she was nice as pie to us."
 John Kane, chief inspector of Scot land Yard, rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
 ePu take a run down to Grafton street myself as soon as have gotten these re- ports out of the way" stated Kane Tn the mean time keep an eye on the house and let me know if anything develops
 When Kane approached the house on Grafton street later in the evening, one of his men reported that there were ndi- cations of activity inside the place.
 Looks like they were getting ready to go away or soTnething,' said the lucrative. tThere's a dray coming up now Mouidnt
 
 our snooping around is preparing for a getaway"
 From the driver of the dray Kane ob- taired inc information that the luggage was to be taken to Charing Cross thenas to be shipped across the channel The tags were on the various articles and Il was not until the last piece was brought out of the house that Kane noted any thing out of the ordinary. Then he nc toned his men te close in.
 Take that chest back into the house, he ordered. Let's see what's Tn it !"
 What right have you to give such or ders?" demanded a voice from tho door way, and the Scotland Yard man, looking up, caught a glimpse of a tall, gaunt woman gIaring down at him from tho threshold.
 '@Fhe right of an officer of the crown tc vestigate suspicious circumstances" re torted Kane. 'I happen to be tha chic inspector of Scotland Yard and, as youi husband recently disappeared, I desire tC know what is in that box.
 It was in the dim barely-furnished par 1 Tor of the house that Kane directed tn. chest to be placed, The fickering Vel low light of a single gas jet cast a ghost
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING APRIL 1st, 1922
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PER1EANENr PAYrLENrs

A programme which cannot fail to impress is that which was outlined to the court of common council at thls weeks meeting in connection with the bond issue for permanent street i'm provements.
 This method of construction on our much travelled highways is intended not only to provide better streets but to be an economy in the long run. Instead of doing a bit of patchwork here and there each year it is preferable to put down type of roadbed that will last for a long period of years and of which the upkeep is bound to be slight.
 It is a marked improvement that has been carried out in replacing the old ma cadam in North Main street with the concrete road and when carried through to the city line there will have been com pleted a piece of city street work which has long been needed and of which the city can be proud.
 Likewise the building of the two sec tions of cement roadbed at both ends of Water street has demonstrated the value of such construction. quite the same as 1t has in Shetuclet street and it is well that the joining of those two sections and the replacing of the blocks across Cen tral Wharf should be planned
 With those two pieces of road built, following the completion of the North Main street and Boswell avenue work, the maln highways leading to and from the city will be in fine condition with the excertion of Laurel Hill avenue and Main street on the East Side These two much used avenues leading to excellent state roads beyond are included in the programme of work, and it is work that Is needed to replace badly worn road beds at the present time and to overcome the need of large outlays thereon every few years.
 It has been the experience of the city for a long period to make large outlays year after year for the maintenance of it's streets with but little to show for it except where work of more or less permanent nature has been done. Per manent roads where there is so much travel will eliminate the waste of effori and money in the maintenance of credit able streets
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

entirely to the liking of the bolsheviki but which they must realize there is reason in demanding. If, as is believed by Lloyd George. there has been such a great change taken place in Russia It ought not to be difficult for them to con vince the world of the fact, and there should be in fact an eagerness to dem onsNate it to the world and not alone Great Britain
 By the votes of confidence in London and Paris, the British and French pre- miers will go to Genoa with the sound backing of their respective governments relative to the policies they will pursue. They are not committed to exactly the same views, but when it is shown that there is no effort to be made to alter the Versailles treaty France is likely to show more favorable interest in the work at Genoa than might otherwise be the case. The opponents of the Genoa plan as set forth are. according to the votes of conf dence, decidedly in the minority.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
Today's Birthdays

Jules Cambon, who has just retired from the French diplomatic service af- ter long and notable career, born 77 years ago today.
 Prof. Edgar L. Larkin, director of the Lowe astronomical observatory, born in La Sale county, III, 75 years ago to- day.
 Henry St. George Tucker, the new representative in congress from Virginia, born at Winchester, Va, cs years ago today.
 Frank H. Funk, representative in con- gress of the Seventeenth Illinois dis trict, born at Bloomington, H., 53 years ago today.
 John Q. Tilson. representative in con gress of the Third Connecticut district, born at Clearbranch, Tenn. 56 years ago today.
 Joe Stecher, one of the most prominent of American professional wrestlers, born at Dodge, Neb., 29 years ago today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
THE VOTES OF CONFIDENCE.

If there was any danger that there would be no vote of confidence given to Premier Lloyd George or Premier Poin- care in the British house of commons and French chamber of deputies there was little evidence of it in the large ma joriues which both secured when such votes were taken.
 There has been for some time a de- cided tone of opposition to the British premier and all kinds of hints that he was about to be busted or to quit the job. Plainly there was the chance for .J to be pretty clearly indicated what the sentiment was when the question of ap- proving or disapproving the Genoa con ference was raised.
 There are those who have not been sympathetic with the Lloyd George plan of recognizing the soviet government of Russia. II doesn't appear to have al- tered his opinion however that it is the thing to do to help Europe hasten the readiustment of It's ecouomis situation although he took occasion to make il clear that it cannot become operative until Russia has met the tests to which It must be subjected. The plan is to put Russia np prnhatian- an arrana-arnsnt nnt
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
FIREARMS LEGISLATION.

Agitation in behalf of legislation looking to the restriction of the manu- facture and sale of firearms invariably develops following the taking of life by those who have obtained the weapons regardless of existing regulations, when children are able to purchase guns and threaten life or when the buyer is able to get such weapons through the mall. The idea is that by making the sale of firearms illegal this danger would be overcome.
 Many if not all the states have regu- lations concerning the sale of firearms, and yet even though it is impossible to possess a revolver without a license in some communities or to obtain it with out registering, it seems to be possible to order 1t from other states, for in stance and have it delivered regardless of your own state regulations. Robber- ies, holdups, murders and suicides are pointed to as instances calling for leg islation against firearms.
 There was a time when New York be- ieved the same thing and it passed q Ia wagalnst the possession of firearms without permission carrying with a vio- lation a state prison sentence. It didn't however, serve to lessen the amount of crime and New York still figures promi- .nently in connection with murders hold ups and robberies of glaring nature. The crooks go well armed but those who are prepared to protect themselves with out Q license for a gun are subject to a heavy penalty if they are found out. De- fense against the gunmen is thus put at premium, ard regulations which in- clude one state without being uniform in all are certain to leave the way open for the criminal without giving the pro- lection that is desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

disappeared, its railway has been cut into units by the national entities along it's course, and Bolshevism looms a an economic a well as a passenger barrier along the far-flung rail ribbon that once extended some 1000 miles to Calais.
 'In the way of exports, in it's palmi- est days, 1t had nothing more impor- tant to give the world than sea cab bage, trepang and fungus gathered from decayed wood for all of which China was its principal customer. Ire pang is the dried body of the holothu- rian, more commonly known as the sea slug, mre appealing to the curios- ity than to the palate of the occiden-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

ped his own ear near the the curb a rod or two ahead of the modern moioch, which was still splitting like a demon.
 But the good citizen had no more than stopped when he was persuaded to start again. The persuasion came from the empty car whief-as he affirms and willing to attest by afidavit-suddenly lurched groaned like live creature and started toward him. He escaped from it's path; he looked back, saw it climb the curb and scramble half way across the sidewalk. Then three men came running from across the street, seized and stop ped it. The good citizen did not return to inquire into the wonder He had made one narrow escape; he was alive and still clothed in his right nind and he knew when he had seen enough for one short day.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
Stories That Recall Others
Economy.


 A woman who is noted for strict, though unnecessary economy and who limits herself to half an egg daily, and this the white part, was heard to ex- press herself thus:
 If I knew someone who would give me face value for the yolks of that half dozen eggs I bought at the price of 20 cents a dozen I would dispose of them"
 He Vowe This Is True.
 A dweHer on the outskirts is a wit ness to the truth of this proposition that the age of mysteries is not gone. He solemnly has asserted in the presence of neighbors and friends that an evening or two ago he saw a small automobile of not unfamiliar make standing at the curb, deserted, and i'll at ease, for it was belching not only smoke but, living sparks and occasional jets of flame, like a small volcano tipped over to horizon tai. The good citizens slowed down to observe at short range and finally stop
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
Today's Anniversaries

1648-Elihu Yale. the chief patron of Yale College born in New Haven Died in London, July 8, 1721. 1768-The New York Chamber of Com merce was established.
 1S30-A bill to remove the civil disa- bilities of the Jews was intro duced in the British parliament. 1S34-Frank R. Stockton, noted author, born in Philadelphia. Died in Washington. D. C., April 20, 1902. 1S47-The aAdelphia theater in Boston was first opened.
 1s75-The liquor prohibition laws in Massachusetts were repealed. 191S-Canadian government announced work or fight order to apply to all males between Is and 60 1919-The last contingent of United States troops in Italy left Genoa.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

pire. The letters and telegrams to the field marshal were numberless. The volumes in which they were collected contain no less than 1048 pages.
 The field marshal was spared for six more months. He died on April 25 1891. He seemed well when he arose in the morning. His mind was active. Lat CT in the day, however, he became sud- denly ill, then unconscious, and was carried to his room, where he died at 9:45 in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

When the French government declares it never had any intention of contesting our claim to reimbursement for keeping our forces on the Rhine it is of course the only reasonable answer that could be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

tai. For this snail-like creature can throw off. when frightened. is vital organs-digestive. respiratory and re- productive-and replace them within a few weeks. Nature here seems to hold that two can live more easily, lf not more cheaply. than one. When the sea slug becomes too hungry for comfort it divides in two parts and each. de- veloping rapidly into complete units, goes on a search for food"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

When the New York state legislature passes a law that would permit the pa- rolling of a man like Brinden after a years prison sentence, it cannot be much surprised at the rapidly increasing list of new heldup cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

Once again it is said that peace has been declared in Ireland. But there are those who are going to refrain from swallowing it until there has been proof provided
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

According to statements made by sov- jet officials they are not worrying about the sickness of Lenine for such a condi- tion seems to be greatly exaggerated.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

Some people may tell their woes to Borah but he doesn't have much success in impressing the senate with his state ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

There can be no surprise that the pres ident is urging a little speed from con- gress on the tariff. It has been under consideration a long time.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

There are those who insist that com- mon sense can prevent a strike, but they don't realize that it too seldom gets a chances
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

April at least starts out with those showers for which it is supposed to be famous. That means work for the lawn how CT
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
EDITORIAL NOTES.

April will have to work fast if 1t ex- poets the baseball season to get a proper start.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

The weather man is bound to be close ly watched this month for he is working against the odds of terrible almanac day
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

The man on the corner says: If spring gets her feet wet and catches cold why make everyone suffer
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05
Norwich, Wednesday. April ,. 1922.

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Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-05

The most powerful Of all pssseuger locomotives weighs 2S0 tons and Is oaps- Dle of pulling l2 to ls Puilmans at e miles on the level
Bisbee daily review., 1922-10-15

made wise crack at mother-in-law. never told a story that had any swearing in it and at this minute I can't recall that 1 ever told a story that had any double meaning.
 Hates old Gags
 q haven't got much use for the or dinary run of after-dinner speaking where you memorize lot of gags six weeks before and then get up and tell 'em.
 q always say just to put me last on the program. Then l get up and run off some stuff on what the other speakers have said. Anybody'd know then that l hadn't made it up before.
 Sure it didn't come easy in the be- ginning. but I trained my mind to do it. Making jokes is just as hard a business as twirlin' a rope. Only if you learn to twirl rope once why you know it and that's all there is to it. But maxim jokes goes on forever" l"
Bisbee daily review., 1922-10-15
Conn
 SEzme
 

A man can do without any trouble, but he cant do much.
 A girls popularity is often due to a comfortable parlor.
 Side-stepping only gets you farther from where you are going.
 The proof of the pudding is in the after effects.
 A pessimist is man looking at his last years overcoat.
 Wouldn't is be great if radio sta tions could broadcast coal?
 Anticipation is about all there is to kissing.
 The silver lining to all domestic clouds is pay day.
 Home often is merely a place where you get your mail.
 British are asking us to play soccer It is nothing like sucker
 In England "It's a long way to Tip perary" has been replaced by The Kemals are coming"
 Personality consists in having good opinion of yourself and keeping it hid den.
 Most of the things an unsophiSti- ,ated person doesn't know are not worth learning.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-10-15
BY EDWARD M. THlERRY

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Gambling in German marks has cost Americans from a billion to two billion dollars.
 People are still buying marks and other foreign paper money" but the big flood of speculation suddely stop ped few Weeks ago.
 Bankers report that buying was go- ing on in large amounts in spite of their warnings that purchase of Ger man marks was a speculation and not an investment. It is believed that even the widest spectators have now reached the conclusion that the bubble has burst, wiping out dreams of i'm mense profits.
 Estimates of the amount of Ameri- can money spent for marks can be made better in. Germany than in this country" said Dr. B. M. Anderson, Jr., economist of the Chase National Bank. q have seen estimates ranging from $1,00O, 100000 to s2,OO0, 100000. Person ally I wouldn't know how to guess.
 Uational Loss is Large
 OpeCuldIlOH Ill GeIuldu udIhS HdS been a big national loss, but it is so diffused that no credit problem has been created. I know of no institu- tion or individual suffering a serious olss.
 "The most serious thing about it is the demoralization of Germany which the crash in marks indicates. Demoral- ization in Germany is most serious of course for her closer neighbors- France, Great Britain, Holland, Bel gium and the Scandinavian countries but is is very serious for the United States also. Germany has been one of our best customers and a prosper ous Germany is needed to balance the worlds economic life"
 Dr. Anderson pointed out that while Germany as whole has suffered very greatly in the financial demoralization a good many individual German spec ulators have piled up immense profits. Foreseeing the decline in the mark, they borrowed marks on a great scale and used them to buy foreign curren-
Bisbee daily review., 1922-10-15

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. Ills Henry Ford buying more railroads?
 No affirmation or denial comes from the automobile manufacturer s office here. Yet persistent rumors de- clare that Ford not only contemplates buying the Virginian Railroad but the Wabash System as we'll.
 Railroad gossip has it that nego- tiations for the purchases have been in progress for several weeks. Mean time, the favorite topic of discussion in affected territory is Whats it all about?"
 Henry Ford's methods of operation have been full of surprises since the days he began quantity production of autos. His raising of workers pay to then unprecedented figures, his ill., fated Ford peace expedition of I915-16 the purchase and reorganization of methods on the Detroit, Toledo & Iron ton Railway, his gigantic Muscle Shoals development plan all give grounds for speculation now as to what startling new plan Ford may be preparing.
 Control O. the Wabash System would give Ford clear access from Omaha and Kansas City to Toledo. From there to Buffalo, the road has trackage arrangements with another road.
 Acquisition of the Virginian would make possible extension of Fords De troit, Toledo & Ironton line from To- road extends from Norfolk to Deep water, w. Va. Ironton terminus of Ford's line is 100 miles away, so a connection of these two would not be difficult task.
 Such a rail system would permit the Ford plants here to bring their coal from the mining districts on their own trains. it is said This, some claim, is Ford's latest move in his fight against coal concerns. Charg- ing that the price of coal had been raised too high for economical opera tion of his plant, Ford gave notice that he would suspend all operations He closed part of his plants for time but later resumed operations
 What acquisition of lines to Kan ,sas City and Omaha might mean: is a matter of conjecture entirely. There may be som truth to one theory that Ford nlay be planning for further com petition from low-priced automobiles and as a means of reducing this cost plans to ship as far as possible and as fast as possible on his own lines before it becomes necessary to use other roads to more distant distribu ton cepters. Similarly the line to Buffalo, 1t is contended, would put