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Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
WILSON EXPECTS
 TO PRESSURE
 SENATOR MOSES
Conference Finds President Fit-Tension Is Re
 lieved.

Washington, Dec. 6-The confer ence between Senators Fall and Hitchcock of the Foreign Relations subcommittee and President Wilson yesterday afternoon cleared away a vast amount of fog over the Presi- dents coRdition, if it did not add a great deal to the stock of knowledge about Mexico.
 On the word of the Presidents most persistent opponent in the Senate it lis definitely known that the sick man in the White House is only physically sick and that the tales so industrious ly circulated around the Senate cloa k rooms that the ship of state was sail ing without a captain are only male Volent inventions.
 The conference was interrupted by the tidings that Consular Agent Jen- kins had been released, which re- moves the Mexican situation from the crisis" category. Senator Fall Is to so on with the presentation of his evidence that Carranza has been en- couraging the Bolshevist and l. w w. activities in the United States and that the Mexican Ambassador and various consular officers have been distributing their litera ture. but the cage IS OH the MeS1can aT1a1r Tor the time being. and 1t is doubted if the Fall resolution that was the osten- sibIe reason for the visit to the White House will pass the Senate if it comes to vote.
 The outcome of the conference is a great relief to the Presidents s friends, and particularly to his med ical attendants.
 They dreaded the possible effect of it on a man just rising out Of the depths of nervous prostrarion and feeble from ten weeks in bed, and doubted the wisdom of permitting 1t even when they gave their consent
 It turns out to have been the very best thing that could have happened Not only did the President come through it without ill-effects but it has put a stop to the recurring ru- nors that the President was a hope- less wreck, and that he would never again 'Tbe a force in anything" as one Senator put 1t In a famous letter. The President made a whimsical ref erence to. this letter in answering a question about his health put by Sen ator Fall, to whom he said that he meant to surprise the folks up on the hill by appearing before them one of these days, which, he continued with grim humor, ought to reaSsure a cer- tain colleague of yours (Moses of New Hampshire), though 1t might disap- point him"
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
WTLLTMANTIC LEADING STATE IN
 w. s. $. SELLING

Hartford, Dec, 6-Detailed reports of War Savings activities in 1 5 cities of the state for the first 1 0 months of the year give the lead to WiIlimantic including Windham in per capita in vestment. The figures stand $3,077, and Ansonia comes next with s2,601, Winchc ster including Winsted fourth with s1,799, and Hartford fifth with $1,6O5. The remainder follows: Iiddletown. $1,244. Meriden, $1,141; Bristol, s940: Norwich $91,2; New Haven. $931; Norwalk, s743: Bridge port, $696; New B. tain, S605; Stam- ford, $574, and Waterbury, $464.
 While the per capita investment of some of the largest cities falls short of many of the less important cities, their totals in dollars and cents loom large. Hartford from the first has led the state in this respect and the figures for the frs 10 months show Q grand total of $207, ,723.91. New Haven first in population comes sec ond in thrift investment with total with S1O6,197.66: Waterbury fourth, with s46.792. Then in the following order come New London, S46,216.4S; Ansonia, S45,740.8G; Meriden, s36,- 46S.34; New Britain, $35, 5,395.S7; Stamford, $25, ,4O7.79; NorwaIk, s1f,- 85474.
 Other cities and towns ranking above S1O.00O include Huntington, $1O.6S421; Greenwich, $12,724.66; Danbury. s13,63285.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
MUST PAY FOR
 GOAL OR MINES
 WILL BE CLOSED

Washington, Dec. All bituminous coal mines now in operation must close within a week unless the rail- road administration pays for the coal it has confscated or diverted, said a statement today by the American Wholesale Coal Association.
 The association said the railroad administration had refused to pay for the coal until price it considered fair had been fixed by Fuel Admins tratOr Garfield and that Dr. Garfield had refused to change his price ruI. ing.
 Mines which will be affected, the statement said. are producing now 5,40O, 0OO tons of coal weekly, the sole supply for the nation in the present crisis.
 If the mines are to continue to produce coal they must have money to meet their payrolls" said the statement. The railroad adninistra- ton is taking sixty per cent of this coal. It has paid for no confiscated or diverted coal for sixty days and refuses to pay until a price which 1t considers fair is fixed by Dr. Gar. field. Dr. Garfield has refused to change his price rulings. So long as this deadlock continues, coal mines can get no money for coal which has been mined and shipped"
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
Add 1Cent To
 Coal Price
No Raise of This Kind S3 Finance Increase in
 Wages to Miners.
NO ATTEMPT TO
 SET WAGE SCALE

Washington, Dec. 6-Not one cent can be added to the price Of coal to finance any increases in the wages of miners, Fuel Administrator Garfield declared today, after reading press despatches that Governor Cox of Ohio had proposed that miners and oper- atOrs in that state compromise on the basis of 8 25 per cent. advance in pay for the men, Dr. Garfield indi- cated that the government would in terpose no objection if the increase could be given without advancing coal prices.
 There will be no increase in the present price of coal as fixed under the Lever Act" Dr. Garfield said. mo matter what local arrangements and agreements are put into effect.''
 He added that his position was ab- soluteIy unchanged from that taken on November 26, with the authoriza- ton of the cabinet. Dr. Garfield ex- plained then, in suggesting the II per cent. advance, which the miners promptly rejected, that he was not fix ing wage scales. and had no authority to do so. He indicated that the in crease suggested was merely that which the operators were able to grant without advancing the price of coal, which the government has fixed
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
LEGION REFUSED
 USE OF ARM0RY FOR PRODUCTION

Use of the Armory by the Harry G. Congdon Post. American Legion, for an indoor circus, has been refus- ed by Major General Lucien F. Bur pee, head of the Connecticut State Guard.
 The Legion had expected to clean up about S1,500 from this entertain ment to augment it's building fund. Members of the Legion are very in dignant at the action of the authori- ties and believe that they are be- ing discriminated against because of the action of the officials of the Armistice Day parade, who refused to allow the State Guard to lead the parade. They call attention to the fact that many other organizations have been given the use of the Arm ory on request
 Major General Burpee explained that he had been in communication with Bridgeport parties and that there was opposition to the granting of the armory, on the ground that promiscuous use of the building would tend to disrupt the drill schedule Of the home guard organization. It was stated that members of the organiza- tion reporting for drill on the regu- lar meeting nights and finding the building in use by some ex-serVlce mans organization for an entertain ment would be discouraged from at tending drill, and the organiza tien by Major General Burpe- that cer- would be disrupted It was also stated tain business interests of Bridgeport opposed the granting of the armory for use of entertainments.
 When the American Legion com mittee member asked for permission to use the armory Major General Bur- pee asked Attorney Cronin:
 What right has the American Le- zion to ask for the use of the ar mory?"
 We are not asking for it as a right but as a privilege" the American Le- gon representative replied.
 Well, it is a privilege which I can not grant" the State Guard head re
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
 SOLD FREELY
 IN ST. LOUIS
Thousands of Gallons of Whiskey and Wines Were
 Disposed Of

St. Louis, Mo, Dec 6--Intoxicants were sold freely In St. Louis today following the order of Federal Judge T-aris ' yesterday temporarily restrain irg the United States District AttOr- ney and the Collector Of Internal Revenue from interfering with the sale of such bevera ges- Thousands 9f gallons of whiskey and wines were disposed of, and it was q common sight to see persons boarding street cars with large eartheu jugs and bundles of quart bottles.
 KhIskey at wholesale brought from sir to S23 a gallon, according to the proof, and saloons sold drinks at 20 to 50 cents each. pour il yourself" :" Bottled goods retaiied at an average of sIO a quart.
 It was the first time since July i, when war time prohibition became effective, that whiskey and wine de Canters appeared on bars here. There was no whispering to bartenders to- day and patrons entered saloons and openly ordered what they desired.
 Saloon and hotel men swarmed to distiIleries and carried away stocks in almost every imaginable vehicle. Residents of rural districts in East Missouri rushed to St. Louis to re- plenish their stocks.
 Judge Paris decision immediately released 6O,78O gallons of tax paid whiskeY valued at S475, 900. Plaintiffs in the suits< it was said. have lO0,- 900 more gallons stored in bonded -yarehouses that, according to the de- cision, must be released inme ediateIy on payment of the government tax
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12

When Mir. Seeley was asked about this today he said that the money was collected by about 20 men who com prised a finance committee of-the Re publican Town Committee. How these men secured il or under what circum- stances he could not say but admitted they got it and turned it over to him. Asked who the men were he could not say but claimed that there were two or three men in each district who did this work for the party.
 When Town Chairman J. Alex Rob inson was asked for the list Of names of the comiut1ee over the telephone he said he would be glad to give them out bur when The Times representa- tive called at his office for them he refused to give them out. having suf- fered a change of heart in the in terim.
 Mir. Robinson said that if they were to be pu bljshed for any good he would be glad to name them but refused to do so when he says it would annoy
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
DAMAGES ASKED AND ALSO
 AN INJUNCTION
Auto Company Seeks to Re tain Possession of
 Store.

A dispute about the possession of a store at 617 State street has result ed in injunction proceedings being started by the Elm Auto Go. and Fred L. Mills, who seek to restrain Ely Lefshiz from ejecting Mills from the premises. Papers in the action were filed today in the superior court. In addition to an injunction damages of $10,000 are asked.
 In 1914 the Elm Auto Co. leased the premises from Mrs. Eugene B. Peck and it was agreed that the com pany should have the privilege of renewing the lease for five years.
 Later the store was sublet to Mills and the owenrship Of the property came by several conveyances into the hands of Lefshiz.
 The Elm Auto Co. and Mills gave Lefshiz notice that they wished to re- new the lease but they say he refused to let Mills stay on the premises and brought a summary process against Mills to have the latter elected. Be cause of the value of the property for business purposes the litigation is at tracting attention among real estate men.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
SUPREME EFFORT
 ID SETTLE UP
 WHOLE PROBLEM
State Department And, White House Now
 Co-ordinated.
President

Washington. Dec. - President Wilson is expected soon to take an active hand in the Mexican tangIe and as a result of his conference with the Senators, it was believed the Senate, state department, and White Eouse had become co-ordinated in a supreme effort to obtain final settle ment of the whole Mexican problem.
 The state department was engaged today in clearing up the report that Consular Agent Jenkins had been re- leased on bail in compliance with President Carranza's request instead d of upon the diplomatic insistence of the United tates government.
 On the heels of the report of Jen- kins' release, news despatches were received from Mexico City that a check for the $500 bail bond had been deposited with the civil au- thorities at PuebIa by J. Walter Han- sen, a friend of the consular agent Later despatches said the bond was placed without Jenkins knowledge and that he was attempting to re- enter the prison and await uncondi- tio1al liberty.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
? )T0(,()L. MUST BE
 SIGNED
If Germany Refuses Mil itary Measures Will
 Be Used.
COUNCIL SENDS
 GERMANS NOTE

Paris, Dec. 6-In note drafted by the supreme coun- cil today it is demanded that Germany sign the protocol pro- Viding for the carrying out of the peace terms, failing which the Allies, it is set forth, will be obliged to have recourse to military measures. ..
 The text of the reply by the allied and associated powers to the latest communication from Baron Kurt Won Lersner, head of the German peace mission, regarding the original allied demand for the signing of the pro- tocol putting the peace treaty into effect, submitted to Germany on No- vember l, was unanimously adopted by the supreme council today. Pre- nier CIemenceau presided over the session.
 Baron von Lersner's communica- tion, which was received by Premier Ciemenceau on Thursday, declared the allies were m3sinformed regard ing their complaint that Germany was exceeding by far the limit of military forces permitted her under the treaty. Won Lersner declared that the German government had never sought to conceal the fact that the creation of detective police forces and civic guards would be necessary, and that the German government was prepared to submit proofs to General NoIlet, head of the entente commission of control in Berlin, that these organizations were permissi- ble, under the treaty.
 Germany, the German pIenipoten- tiary added, was ready to discuss the question immediately with the allies. and believed that such an offer was the best proof that she was not seek ing to avoid carrying out the treaty terms. The text of Premier Clemen- ceau's note to Won Lersner concerning 2 the excessive German armament com plained of, which was made public today, shows that Germany was charged, in addition to the formation of the Reichweher (imperial defense troops), with organizing the Sicher- heitpolizei (security poIice) and the ZeitfretwiIIige (ernergency volunteers) which are declared to be virtually military forces. It summons Ger many to reduce her forces strictly to the limits of the treaty.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
Carrier Pigeons To
 Be Used By Foresters

Denver, Col, Dec. 6-Carrier pig cons are to be used by the United States forestry service next year tC convey fire reports from lookout sta tions and fire fighters at the tront'' to the national forest headquarters according to an announcement made by the local offices of the depart ment.
 The pigeons and equipment of the navy department are to be used for this purpose. The value of the birds in the mountainous and lake regions where in many places travel is most difficult, and where there are but few telephone and telegraph lines. will be especially great, it is believed.
 Flights Of 500 miles in a single day have been made by these pigeons. The distance to be covered .n the national forests are considerably less than this and in many cases the dis tance front lookout stations to the fire-hghting areas IS less than fifty miles.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
CARRANzk CALLS GOVERNORS FOR
 A CONFERENCE
Reported Carranzistas Have
 Fired On Obregon's Troops

Washington. Dec. 6--Private ad- vices received here today from Mex leo said Carranza troops at Pachuca, state of HidaIgo. fired on the fol- lowers of General Obregon, while the general was making a public address in the interest of his candidacy for the presidency. No details were given
 Other advices said Eduardo Mestre and Gilleimo Mayo, attorneys for American Consular Agent Jenkins, had refuted the charges that they and four other Mexicans were guilty of treason for defending Jenkins against charges brought by Governor Cabrera of Puebla.
 It also was said that President Car ranza had called q conference of the state governors in Mexico for Dec. 20.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
SITUATION IN
 RUMANTA NOW
 SEEMS SERIOUS

Vienna. Dec. 6-Rumania is ex- periencing troubles in the occupied re- gions of Pennsylvania, according to despatches from Bucharest. These messages declare the situation in Pennsylvania is serious. particularly in the vicinity of Hermannstadt. It is reported that 50,000 troops have been recalled from the Bessara btan front and thrown into the Hermann stadt district
 It appears that in Hermannstadt an independent government had been set up. All the members of this govern men were arrested by the Ru- manian reinforcements, 1t is said, 26S arrests in all being made, including many clergymen.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
PALMER ORDERS PROSECUTION OF
 OIL PRODUCERS
Are to Be Tried for Alleged Proiteering- Embargo
 Ordered

Washington, Dec. 6 6- Prosecution of Western oil producers for alleged prcfteering was ordered today by ttornev General Palmer. On com plaint fil> l by Senator Capper of Kan Sas, feders, agents were instructed to proceed at once against producers whc have taken advantage of the fuel shor tage in the West to increase the price of their product.
 Simultaneously the railroad admin istrat!on established an embargo eff. fective Monday against shipments of fuel oil from the west to points east of Chicago and St. Louis. This ac- ton, it was explained, was necessary to conserve the small supply of coal available for the territory west of the A1tssi ssippi river and to compel where possible, the use Of fuel oil instead.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
S0vIETS OFFER PEACE FOR EIGHTH TIME AND
 WILL KEEP ON TRYING
Seventh Congress of Russian Societies Meeting in Moscow, Favors Terms With Entente-Tom Paine Offers Resolution on Behalf of Ameri- can Communists.
can Communists.

London, Dec. GSrong resolutions urging making with the entente adopted by seventh of Russian Sovies meeting in Moscow which Premier lne and War Minister Trozky present. also Tom Paine "on behalf ot the American communists" cordlng to Moscow today. The passed by the congress read:
 The Soviet government proposed peace to the entente August five repeated the proposal eight times since It afrms again its unalerabIe peace. It offers to all the entente powers England France United States and Japanese to mother separaevo begin 9oatIons tt directs the executive and the commisarv foreign affairs to continue systematically policy of peace taking all steps to attain success"
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
Alice Joyce Claims
 Lowry Defrauded Her

Arrested yesterday upon the com Dlaint of Alice Joyce, of 301 Park place, who claims that he defrauded Ter out of $500, John J. Lowry, ot
 Myrtle court, was arraigned in the Tity Court this morning. charged ,-.th obtaining money under false 1retenses The case was continued 'ntil December 13, and bonds were xed at $500.
 It is claimed that Lowry told the oman he had a gasoline saving ap- lance which could be attached to
 carburetor, and offered to take her to partnership with him for s30i se woman gave Lowry the mon
 Id later discovered that he had T. such ann1ia ca in hia nnssaSxion
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
SEEK TO RELEASE MEN ARRESTED IN
 BOMB OUTRAGE

Pittsburgh Dec. 6-Arrangements were being made today at national steel strike headquarters here, It was reported, to secure the release of the majority of 9S men arrested yester- day by state police at Donora. a steel town near Pittsburgh. when the dis trict headquarters of steel strikers was raided. Bail was fixed yester- day at $500 each by the justice of ti.- peace before whom they were ar raigned for hearing next Thursday. A few, it was reported, were able to furnish that amount of money.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
P Passe1lgeI'. Trains Are
 Cut Down
Many Industries Issue Information Concern
 ing Their Closing. CUT FOR EAST TO START WEDNESDAY

Chicago, Dec. 6-Drastic curtaiI- ment of passenger train service throughout the country. the eastern and southern regional directors taking virtually the same action as that two days ago by the central north and southwestern directors, today had been ordered as a fuel conservation measure. As the strike of coal miners entered it's sixth week, optim- ism, which some operators were said to feel, was not reflected in actual favorable developments reported from the coal fields.
 Additional industries today were closed or had given notice that oper- ation would be suspended after to- day. while the coal saving orders that already had put Chicago on a six and one-haIf hour business day and affected other cities of the cen tral west, north and southwest to a lesser degree, were extended to other places. At Chicago a six hour day beginning Monday was decreed and mem bers of the regional coal com nlittee predicted that few days continuance of the miners walkout would force 3, four hour day.
 Only in isolated instances and in small groups were miners reported to oe FeSuLllhg productlOn- In the great central competitive field and in others of the larger oganized areas the min CTS generally maintained their atti- tude of remaining away from work until a larger wage increase than the II per cent. decreed by the federal fuel administration was forthcoming.
 Production of coal at the Kansas strip pits by volunteers increased, however, and plans were advanced for similar work in Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
 The reduction in the central, north and southwestern regions is effective Monday; in the southern Tuesday and in the eastern region Wednesday.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
ALL RESOURCES
 OF STATE USED
 TO WORK MINES

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 6-Notice was served on miners and operators here today by Governor Roberts that all the resources of the state in men and money would be used to produce coal unless the strike was ended speedily.
 The owner of a coal mine has not he right to use his property or de rline to use it to the detriment and njury of the public" the governor i'd, "and on the other hand the noral right of the men to strike is | in any sAnsA sa ahaoll.ta oAA."
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12

the members of the committee to have their names dragged before the pub lie.
 While there is a law on the statute books of this state which clearly says that any political agent handling money shall make a report to the town clerk not more than 15 days after the election none Of these men have done so.
 Mir. Robinson says that this is ac- counted for by the fact that MT. See icy is both treasurer of the party and chairman of the committee. These men he says all report to him and he, as treasurer, filed his reports. He claims that this is the orderly and ousiness-like way of doing business.
 The Corrupt Practices Act provides that the term treasurer shall in- cIude ALL persons appointed to re- ceive or disburse moneys to aid or promote the success or defeat of any party principle or candidate.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-12
F|REMEu LAID DOUGH
 FOR CAMPAIGN DOWN
 WHEN BOSS WAS OUT
Then Member of the Republican Finance Com n1ittee Came in and Took It-Town Chairman Robinson Thinks 1t Would Work No Benefit to PubllAi Names of Finance Committee.

Treasurer William E. Seeey. of the Republican Town Committee admitted this morning that the finance committee of the organization had collected money from both the fire and policemen of the city, which turn turned him.
 It has been reported that remen who to give to the Republican campaign fund this year simply took their and during the absence of their superior officer laid the money his desk with their attached and statement saying they to the campaign fund of the Re publican party This money turn taken by outsid ed from the frehoUse and turned to Mr Seeey ogeh with the of the dOnaOrs.