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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
DIVISION OF COUNTRIES
 RITUMiNoUS COAL FIELDS
Into 20 Districts-First Step Towards
 Instituting Zone System.

Washington, Jan. 25-Dfvision of the country's bituminous coal fields into twenty districts as the first step tow ards instituting a zone system of coal distribution is under way by the fKel administration.
 Boundaries for seven of the districts already have been established and Fuel Administrator Garfield has named a representative in each They are in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ten nessee and Georgia
 With the aid of the railroad admfn1s- tration, the fuel administration next will define consuming districts, each to be supplied from one of the pro- ducing districts. A joint committee working on the problem probably will announce a definite zoning plan within a few days.
 Reports tonight told of the begin ming of flow of traffic originally des- tined for the east over the embargoed Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio >or Philadelphia and Reading, diverted to other trunk lines. The movement was said to be particularly pronounced on the Southern from Memphis, the Ches- apeake and Ohio and the New York Central.
 Creation of a zone system on the Atlantic seaboard for handling freight to seaports was proposed to Director General McAdoo today by Representa- tive John R. K, Scott of Pennsylvania as means of relieving freight con gestion in the east. MT. Scott would have base port within each district to handle the export freight from that | section. Present conditions, MT. Scott l said, had resulted from an attempt te handle nearly ali export freight through New York, while other ports were left idle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

Hartford railroad is making an urgent throughout it's territory to have ship plng and receiving forces on hand Monday, Jan. 18th, so that freight may be taken freely, and thus bring about the relief so urgently needed This appeal is being made in conjunction with other railroads and at the soiici- tation of A. H. Smith regional director of railroads
 No Violation. of Fuel Order. Tt is not a violation of the orders of Fuel Administrator Garfield for shipping and receiving forces to work on next Monday. On the other hand 1t is in line with the result that the administrator desires to bring about by his closing order. One of the main reasons for this order was to clear up freight in transit or awaiting delivery, and the cooperation of the shippers and consignees with the railroads next Monday therefore will be of great as- sistance toward this relief
 Both the fuel administrator and the director general of railroads are in accord as to the importance of releas- ing as many freight cars as possible on coalless' Monday
 Tn order to attain the greatest eff ciency from this closing order, news papers boards of trade and other com mercial orSaniza tions are urged to give the widest publicity to this natter
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
SEcY. BAKER TO ANSWER
 CHAMBERLAIN MONDAY
When He Appears Before the Senate
 Military Committee.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The admin istration's answer to Senator Chamber lain's speech in the senate yesterday on war department short -comings will be made by Secretary Baker be- fore the senate military committee on Monday
 Mr. Baker wrote Chairman Cham berlain today asking the committee to arrange an opportunity for him to pre- sent a summary of what has been done in America in the war, and that a time and place be fixed to enable all rsembers of congress so disposed to attend. The committee considered the request in executive session and de- termined not to have hearing any, where excpt in tn regular committee room, but sent the secretary a. copy of a resolution inviting him to appear there Monday morning at 10.30 o'clock unless he desired an earlier date
 Although he is anxious to address as many members Of congress as pos sible, and is said to have hoped that he might be invited to appear before the senate itself, it is understood Mir Baker will take the opportunity giv- en. He has cancelled an engagement to meet tomorrow the house military committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
GOVERNMENT CONTROL
 OF COAL MINES
Is Favored by United Mine Workers -ExpelI All l. w. w. Members.


 Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 25.-After ex- pelling Industrial Workers of ~ World from membership in the orga S 1zation, if there are any, the United Mine Workers today went on record as favoring the taking over of the coal mines by the government on con- dition the union men had the right to make collective bargains. They asked no special privileges in the op- eration of the selective draft; opposed conscriptfon of labor and adopted a war resolution" declaring the coal diggers to be in full accord with Pres- 1dent Wilson's announcement to make the world safe for democracy and de- manding the unrestricted right of workingmen and women to organize and deal collectively with their eH- p1oyers."-~
 There was no expressed opposition to any of the resolutions and they were adopted in most instances bv a unanimous vote.
 The delegates take great pride in the service flag containing 19.2S6 stars hanging over their heads in the hall and some of the resolutions brought out the fact of the great number of mine workers in the military service. The l. W. W's were expelled by the adoption of a constitutional amend ment making them ineligible for mem- bership.
 The war resolution recited that no statement of words is needed to prove that the "great army of men" the union represents are loyal to the gov ernment and that the miners are in full accord with the principle of mak ing the world safe for democracy "forcefulfy and eloquently" announced by President Wilson. I
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

Russian territory concerns only Rus sia and the central powers. Germany, he added, considered that the integrity of Turkey and the safety of its capl- tai were closely connected with the question of the Dardanelles, which was Of vital interest to Germany.
 With regard to Russia, Count Czer- min said Austria-Hungary desired no annexations or indemnities-"not a metre of territory, rot kreutzer of indemnity"-and that Russia could have peace if she maintained the same standpoint, as she evidently intended
 to do.
 Both Count Won Hertling and Count Czernin thought it obvious that the
 exchange of peace views with the
 United States might form the starting point of a conciliatory discussion among all the states which had not yet entered the peace negotiations. In an address before the Japanese
 diet Viscount Motono, the foreign
 minister, reiterated the views previ- ously expressed by Premier Terauchi- that Japan was in full accord with her allies in the war and that it was her intention to maintain tranquility in l the far east.
 On the battle fronts the fighting
 again has died down to small propor- tions, only bombardments and small infantry operations having been re- corded
 The Russian chief of staff reports demoralization among the Russian soldiers on the eastern front. The soldiers are deserting in large num- bers, reserves are declining to come up for relief of the men in the trenches. and at points there are only 24S infsntrymen to the mile. Frater-
 nizing between the Russians and the
 enemy is going on to marked degree. The chief of staff recommends that ] the army fall back to natural defenses
 for reorganization.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
DISCLOSURES REGARDING
 THE AMERICAN ARMY
Made Public by Testimony Before tiae
 Senate Military Committee.

Washington, Jan. 25---Sone inter- estfng disclosures regarding American army affairs at home and abroad were made today through publication Of confidential testimony given recently before the senate military committee in executive session.
 Statements of nearly all the vft- nesses heard behind closed 6oors. x- cept Major General Crozier. chief Of ordnance, were given in the usual printed report or committee proceed ings. One that created something of a stir among members of congress and in official circles generally was that of Representative McCorutc1: of Il1i- nois, who, back from 9. via;: to the allied battle fronts, told the commit tee allied officers were apprehersive regarding CO., ordination of American war management: that Premier Lloyd George earnestly suggested Major Gen. eral Leonard Woods appointment as the American military representative abroad and that high officers in Gen eral Pershing's command urged that Major General Crozier, chief Of ord nance, and Quartermaster General Sharpe be superseded.
 In the confidential testimony of Gen. eral Sharpe he defended the decision to send General PerShing'S expedition to France sooner than had been plan ned, and the calling into service of more men than had been provided for. He said he knew and formally notified secretary Baker that clothing short ages would result, but that even with the sacrifice of some lives, as many men as possible should be summoned for the effect on the Germans.
 | some of the statements in secret session of Major Generals. Greble, O'Ryan and Wright, after their return rom the French front, also were made public. General Creole said that in October the allied artillery was un- occasionally superior in effect to the Germans and that General Pershings
 men were well clothed and equipped
 All of the testimony of General Gro zier was ordered kept confidential.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
eoReAs BEFORE SENATE
 MILITARY COMMITTEE
Stated crowding of Men Into Camps
 Caused Epidemies of Disease.

Washington, Jan. 25.-From Surgeon General Gorgas the senate military committee today sought light upon health and sanitary conditions in the army, resuming its investigation sls- pended a few days ago to present the reorganization legislation about which centers the committee row with the administration
 General Gorgas reiterated state Eneuts made in his ofiical reports to the department after a tour of inspec- tion. that the crowding of men into cantonments and camps not ready to receive them was largely responsible for the epidemics of disease which have ragged at some of the posts. He agreed with other officers who have preceded him on the stand, however, as to the necessity of hurried train ing.
 Wouldn't it have been better to have waited until the cantonments were ready?' asked Senator Freling- huysen.
 From a physical standpoint, yes" the general replied, 'but I think the training of these men should not have heen delayed"
 Hospital construction was stopped last summer, that barracks might be r~ected faster. he explained, and no rar'p hospital is complete now, though Faaitaticn conditions are improving 1s shown hv recent mortality reports.
 General Gorgas emphasized the need for observation camps. the establish ment Of which is being considered saying much sickness could have been avoided had there been such places where men reporting at a camp could he kent fourteen days.
 While he said men should be dress ed in warm clothing. the general told the committee he did not consider tht chothing shortages as an important factor in the pneumonia epidemic, ex. plaining that control or avoidance ot the germ was the principal point to bt considered.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

Germany, through her imperial chancellor, Count Von Hertling. and Austria Hungary, through its foreign minister, Count Czernin, have made reply to the peace terms of the allies and the United States as recently enunciated by David Lloyd George. the British prime minister, and President Wilson.
 Althourh on some points both Count Won Hertling and Count Czernin af- feet to see the possibility of coming into agreement with their enebies on minor points. the concrete basis essen tial to peace are declared to be unac- cepta.ble.
 The spokesman for Germany was uncompromisingl hostile to a major ity of the peace aims as put forward by President. Wilson, treating seriatim in his address those upon which Ger many could not come into accord. Count Czernin was more moderate in his treatment of President Wilson's s ideas, declaring the presidents view point, expressed in his latest address 10 congress, showed that there was less incompatibility between Austria Hungary and the United States than had seemed to be the case.
 From the German viewpoint, accord ing 10 Won Hertling, the restoration to France of Alsace-Lorraine is beyond the realm of discussion. Regarding Belgium. he declared that its restora- ton could be settled only in peace negotiations. but that Germany never had demanded the incorporation of Belgian territory -5y violence." Like wise. methods of procedure in the evacuation of northern France must take account of Germany's vital inter- ests and be agreed upon between Ger many and France.
 The chancellor said the fate of Poland and the Balkans and the re- adjustment of the Italian frontier lies with Austria, while the evacuation of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
FORTY ARMED MExlCANS
 CROSSED THE RIO GRANpE
Soldiers and Policemen Armed With
 Rifles Drove Them Back,

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 25-Forty armed Mezlcans crossed the Rio Grande in the southern part of Fl Paso today. Soldiers and policemen armed with rifles were rusked to the scene. Eff teen minutes later firing was stil1 in progress. Private Linn, on outpost duty. has been brought in with a bullet wound in his body.
 After firing several hundred shots, lne Mex1cans retreated across the rver. Accompany of United States in- iantry on guard a$ the Santa F'e street international bridge fired at the re- treating Mexicans, but it is not known if any was hit Patrols have been sent north and south along the river in anticipation of an attempt by Mex jeans to rush the guard on the theory that the men on duty would be at- tracted by the firing in Fl Paso.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
SEEKING MODIFICATION OF
 NEW DEMURRAGE RATES.
Representatives of the National Traffic League.

Washington, Jan. Rehabilitation of the new high demurrage rates put into effect last Monday by Director Gen. eral McAdoo to promote more prompt unloading of freight cars was sought today by representatives of the Na- tional Traffic league, who conferred with railroad administration officials. They asked especially for restoration of the so-caned average agreement plan, abolished by the director general, under which credit is given for un- loading under the two days free time Railroad administration probably will recommend to the director general the plans e-establishment only for cars held for unloading.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
WARNING TO BE CAREFUL
 THE USE OF COSMETICS
Because Many of Them Contain Pois-
 ous Ingredients.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Warning to the public to be careful in the use of hair dyes, rouge, hair removers and similar cosmetics because many of them contain poisonous ingredients was given today by the bureau of standards.
 Rouge for cheeks or lips has been the cause of serious mercury poison ing" says the bureaus statement, owing to the presence of vermillion (mercury sulphide.) Hair removers are in general quite corrosive in character, such as calcium, sulphy- drate, with calcium hydroxide and sometimes poisonous as calcium hy- droxide with arsenic trisulphide. Dyes used in blackening gray hair gen. erolly contain one or more of the salts of silver, lead, copper, iron, or bismuth and can cause serious pois- oning when taken internally. It is well to treat all materials of this character as poisons."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
CENTRAL POWERS REJECT /. PEACE TERMS 0F ENTENTE
Reply Made Through Count Won Hertling tor Germany
 and Count Czernin for Austria-Rungary
CONCRETE BASIS IS DECLARED UNACCEPTABLE

from the German Standpoint the Restoration to France o AIsace-Lorraine is Beyond the Realm of Discussion Restoration of Belgium Could be Settled Only in Peace NeSotations-Fate of Poland and the Balkans and the Readiustment of the Italian Frontier Lies With Austria Evacuation of Russian Territory Concerns Only Russia and the Central Powers- Are of the Opinion That an Exchange of Peace Views With the United States Might Form the Starting Point of Conciiatory Dis cussion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

merely the economic phases of the in- CuIstry and be conducted by the Bu- reau of Markets, rather than the Fed eral Trade Commission, though the commission was preferred to a con gressional committee, as likely to be less influenced by political considera- tions. In connection with references to an effort to obtain governmental publication of price figures furnished by themselves through an amendment to the agriculture appropriation bill, Mir. Heney announced that this matter would be the subject of "investiga- tions" the documents to be introduced tomorrow.
 Reported on Altitude of Congressmen.
 According to the evidence, as time for hearings on the Borland resolu- ton drew near, the Doolittle resolu- ton having been dropped. many enis carries were sent to Washington. Sen- ator Wadsworth of New York, who Heney said was a stockholder in Swift and Company, was appealed to for aid. w. H. Gates, at that time chairman of the democratic state committee of Colorado, according to the documents, reported on the attitude of various senators and congressman, especially his friend, Senator Thompson of Kan sas, whom he characterized as good man to stay close to, and recommend ed that Swift and Company give his l firm some of their Kansas City busi- ness
 | Gates also reported that advisers of the president declared he opposed the l Borland resolution as disturbing to l business Attention was called today | in this connection to the fact that the l present investigation was undertaken on express orders of the president An other report said one of the conditione in favor of the packers was that the | administration must come before the corporations shortly for political sub scriptions, as the convention is almost at hand"
 l E. Dana Durand, former director of | the census, but in 1916 member of the faculty of the University of Min
 nesota, was asked by the packers to appear before the judiciary sub-com-
 mittee which had the Borland resolu- tion under consideration, to say he I thought the proposed investigation virtually had been covered by a previ-
 GUS inquiry. He refused because of his former connection with the gov
 ernment, but undertook a trip to
 Washington regarding the plan for
 substituting price data.
 If MT. Durand had appeared before the committee the packers planned to fhave some friendly committeeman provided with facts and questions
 which they wished brought out. No
 names were mentioned in this connec- tion. Mir. Heney Introduced a copy
 of letter of protest written by MT.
 Borland to a colleague when postpone
 ment of the hearing was threatened. The copy was taken from the files of
 Swift and Company. It bore no name,
 merely being addressed Dear Col league"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

Washington, Jan. 25.-Activities be- hind the scenes in Washington during agitation in 1916 for an investigation into the livestock and packing indus try were revealed today in correspond ence taken from the confidential files of Swift and Company, of Chicago, showing the efforts of the big packing firms to defeat any inquiry into their business.
 The correspondence was introduced at the resumption of the Federal Trade Commissions investigation, which was transferred abruptly from the middle west when Walter Twombly, an agent of the commission, unearthed from the Swift files documents regarded as of such sensational import that Fran cis J. Heney. special counsel and his assistants hurried here from Chicago to put the discoveries into the official record
 During the period covered by the correspondence there were pending in congress resolutions introduced by Representative Borland of Missouri, and Doolittle of Kansas, proposing in quiry into conditions of livestock mar keting which cattlemen had charged permitted the packers to manipulate the market as they chose. A report on the situation made by counsel to G. F. Swift. Jr. and other officers of the firm said:
 Report Made by Counsel. We believe the situation to be se- | rious. and recommend that everything I be done in every direction to head off the present movement We believe that as it stands today. nothing could stop criminal prosecutions.
 In addition to working in Washing ton. the packers sWentz to- the=ssaHrct of the agitation for an inquiry. Their records showed they were kept in formed of the plans of the American National Livestock Association by T W. Tomlinson, secretary, and made 1 their preparations to nullify the asso. ciation's conventions and counsel rec | commended that the packers assist con- | servative elements in the various as- sociations to gain control and rust l the operation.
 Immediately after the Borland res. olution was introduced in congress according to the records, Armour Swift and Morris arranged to oppose it. Later Cudahy was asked to ioir them because it was suggested counse for that firm had powerful acquaint
 ances" in Washington.
 Feared Congressional Inquiry. 1 R. c. McManus, counsel for Swift
 proceeded to Washington to keep ir touch with developments. If the res
 olution could not be made to die il committee, the packers proposed "tt draw herring across the investiga. tion trail" as Commissioner Murdocl phrased it. by having the bureau O.
 markets commence publication of live
 stock and beef price data, which they
 hoped would make an investigation
 unnecessary. Failing that, it was pro posed to have any investigation toucl
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
BLuEJAcKET coNFEssEs
 MURDER AND RoBBERiEs
Lured His Comrades to Lonely Spots
 With Promises to Meet Girls.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-According to the police, John Dell Claude, alias John King, a sailor at the Great Lakes training station, confessed today clearing up the murder of John Hen ny Becker, another jackie, on Novem- Der. 10 and numerous assaults and rob berries of other jackies. Becker lived in St. Louis.
 Claude or King. with Raymond Dunn, was arrested at St. Louis Jan uary 10. His confession implicated Dunn in the Becker murder and otfGr crimes, but according to the police Dunn denied guilt.
 Claude is alleged to have said that they found it easy to lure their com rades to lonely spots by promising that they would meet girls or find other entertainment. Becker was lured in this way to the Sharp less building, where he was beaten to death with piece of lead pipe. Anoth- CT victim is now in a hospital, recov- ering from a fractured skull
 Claude is said to have confessed that the crimes were committed to get money to buy whiskey for them selves or to sell to other jackies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
PROCLAMATION ISSUED
 BY GOVERNOR HoLcoMB
Curtailing Hours of Business From January 29 to March 30, Inclusive.

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 95-The se- riousness of the fuel situation caus- ed Governor Holcomb today to issue proclamation establishing curtailed hours for business for Connectic>t rom January 29 to March 3O inclusive. The proclamation provides that plac- es of retail business shall not open before a. m. and shall not remain open after p. m. on week days with the exception of Saturdays, Wednes- days and days precedink holidays. A special rule provides that saloons. hotel bars, club bars, tobacco shops and pharmacies may remain open un- til 10.30 2. m. The hour 105o D. m. is also established as closing hour on all week days except Saturdays or days preceding holidays for all places of public entertainment and for pool and billiard rooms, bowling alleys and barber shops. The proclamation however urges that theatres and oth- CT public entertainment places con tinue their voluntary efforts to con- ciude the evenings performance at 10 p. m. or as near that hour as prac- ticable. .r