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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
Redbreast;s Adventure.

One rainy day I was reading book near the window. l would look out now and then, and once I happened to see robin looking for worms in the garden. At the same time I saw a large gray cat. stealthily creeping to- ward the bird.
 How noiseless she went Not a leaf stirred. I was about to do something to prevent the capture when a neigh bor's dog happened on the scene and the cat then looked out for her own safety by climbing tree.
 The robin which had been disturb ed by the approach Of the dog. saw the cat, too, and hastily flew away, pretty well scared.
 If the dog had appeared a few mo- ments later he would have found a dead robin there. But I am very gIad the bird escaped. and I guess all the Wide Awakes agree with me.
 JOSEPH B. DOWNFlS, Age 12,
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
= = = ' ASHFORD

: The continued rainy weather has made it bad for farmers who wish to do their planting.
 Theodore Smith has been building 8 chimney for Mrs. Whitfofd
 The memorial exercises will be held this year in Westford. ' William Poole has purchased some sheep from Mrs. Mary Weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Harry Morse, of Norwich-The Auto Boys Mystery.
 2-Loranda Hebert, of Plainfield- The Camp Girls at the End of the Trail.
 S-Louise leher of Plainfield-The Trail of the Seneca.
 4-vineent Brephy, of Norwich The Auto Boys Camp.
 Carrie M. Greth, of New London Boy Scouts on the Roll of Honor.
 6-EIeanor osyon, of Plainfield-- The Brand Boy.
 7-katherine Taylor, of Norwich Town-1n New World.
 S-lydia Dusas, of Versailles - Mary. the Refugee.
 The winners of prize books living in the city may call at The Bulletin business office for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29

officers and committees were all re- elected. Tine thank offering service, A Goodly Heritage was used. Miss x che i~lItt read a history of the Be- nevOlent ard. Missionary society which was very interesting. A social hour ro..y,yc4, relreshnehts being served by the hostesses, Mrs. J. S.. May and Mrs. Chester D. May. The offering was s21S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
Mammoth Cave.

Mammoth Cave is in Kentucky. in Edmondson county. S5 miles southwest of Louisville. The cave was discovered by hunter named Hutcfins in 1909
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29

it in the boat, it was big pickerel. Altogether we had seven nice fish,
 VINCENT BROPHYy Age 10. - Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
p,l.. t,r youno Wrtters.

1. Write plainly on one side of the paper only. and number the pages.
 2. Use pen and ink. not pencil
 S. Short and pointed articles will te kiven preference. Do not use over $50 words.
 f, Original stories or letters only VII be used
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
The Good Dos.

One summer day I decided to take my brown and white spotted dog out into the woods. This dog was full of trick and good at hearing. Her name was Beauty.
 As l was sitting on stone at the entrance of the woods with my dog Beauty beside me, l heard sornething z move and rustic, rustic. I was fright ened at first, but I didn't let my dog know it. l wanted to see what would happen.
 My dog went over very quietly and looked. She discovered a serpent and began to bark and I ran home fright ened.
 In about half an hsur saw Beauty carfylng home the serpent. This shows what kind of a dog Beauty is when she sees her friend running home in fear,
 HELEN BRAUMAN, Age 1S.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
The Busy Creatures.

One afternoon boy was resting un- der a shady tree lazily wasting his time while his work laid undene.
 The buzz buzz of busy honev- maker, the chirps of busy cricket and the hop of busy grasshopper storing away food for the winter, all this made the boy feel strange.
 After moments thought he rose from his resting place. saying: These creatures have taught me lesson of never to be idle, and that lesson once learned shall never be forgotten"
 NOELLA MERGER, Age F.
 Plainfield
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
CHE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

says: God stretched out the north over the empty place and hangeth the earth upon nothing" Man does not know how to hang anything upon nothing: but man is learning God knows how to hang things to senae4 thing he knows nothing about.
 LOOK 1fPi
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
Running Down Mexicans
Who Murdered Aviators

San Diego Cal, Oct. 27.-P1ans were
put in operation today in Lower Cali
fornia and Mexico. as well as at Wash
ington, looking to the arrest of the
Mexican fisherman accused of murder
ing Lieuts Cecil H. Connolly and Fred
erick Waterhouse, American aviatorS
who flew into Mexican territory on
Aug. II and subsequently lost their
lives.
The identity of the accused men is
known both to Mexican and American
officials, it was announced officially
when the aviators' bodies were brought
here on the destroyer Aaron Ward
last night from Lower California and
because of the friendly relations exist
ing between the American government
and Gov. Estaban Cantu, of Lower
California. Comparatively little difficult,
is anticipated in apprehending them.
The aviators record of their suffer-
ings and brief letters to their mothers,
scratched on the wings and fusla<
of their plane, were brought here by
Joe Allen Richards. mining engineer
who first reported discovery of the
bodies.
At one time the aviators were within
twelve miles of an American operated
mine. where they could have found
food and safety
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
Gigantic Task Ahead Of
British Fleet in Baltic
NV WALTER INJURY

Helsingfors, Oct. 27.-(Cable to /.
N. S. and London Daily Express.)-
A British tank corps captain, who
arrived here today from the fighting
zone in front of Petrograd, declared
that the city would not fall unless
the British fleet in the Baltic cap
lures both Krasnaya Gorka and
Kronstadt.
1t is believed likely that the Brit
ish fleet may begin operations
against both of these fortresses with
in a few days.
Unless the coast of the Gulf of
Finland is cleared, Gen. Yudenitch' S
antibolshevik army. which is attack
ing the bolshevik defenses of Petro-
grad, will be in danger of being cut
off from it.
The bolsheviks have two 12-inch
naval guns which dominate Tsars-
koye- Selo and Pulokva, while three
German armored trains are
protecting the railway on the east OF
Tsarskoye- Selo.
Battle of kronstadt.
Viborg, Finland. Oct. 27.-(A. P)-
Reports were received here today
that naval battle occurred OFF
Kronstadt yesterday. The reports
which were unconfirmed, gave no de-
tails.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
OPERATORS
AVERT STRIKE
President Lewis, of Mine
Workers, Holds Out for JUS
tice From Employers.
NOTHING ELSE TO AVAIL
Wilson's Appeal and Threats
by Federal or State Pow
ORC powerleSs
ers PoWerless

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. N.-Q. N. 81
Neither President Wilson's appeal
nor threats by government or state
authorities can avert the impending
coal strike, John 1. Lewis, acting
president Of the United Mine Work
ers of America, indicated in an in
terview here today.
"The strike order stands" he said.
Il regret President Wilson's un-
precedented stand" Mr.. Lewis con-
tinued. "He seemingly has been i'll
advised as to our attitude. We have
been willing, and are now, to enter
into immediate negotiations with the
operators without reservations for
the purpose of averting the strike.
"On all occasions we have been
met by stone wall obstinacy in deal
ing with the operators.
"We are willing to submit our de-
mands and can prove them to be log
ical and meritorious in any confer
, ence- if reasonable consideration Is
given them.
THE strike can be averted. What
Is necessary is for the government
to confer with the operators and in
duce them to recognize the necessity
of being guided by the law of reason
and justice to the miners.
Has Unanimous Sanction.
Our policy has the unanimous
sanction of the members of the or
ganization. the president to the con-
trary Notwithstanding"
Mr.. Lewis took occasion to reply
to threats of government and state
military interference when he said:
Poorly yelled threats to force the
miners to continue work have been
widely heralded. This in itself will
not avert the strike. Neither will
threats to imprison or Jail myself or
| my associates have any effect"
Mr.. Lewis expects to remain in
Springfield during today and tomor-
row, when he will leave for Indian
apolis to attend an executive coun-
ell of the union mine leaders. which
he called before he left Indianapolis
This council. Mr.. Lewis said, will
be held Wednesday and among other
things will take UP the impending
strike problem. 81
| Why Not Compel Gsry7
"If the president feels that he can
| compel the coal miners to arbitrate
| why doesn't he compel Judge Gary to
arbitrate the steel striker" said w
III. Johnston, of the international ma
chinists union. this afternoon. ut is
always the workers who are called
upon to make concessions"
Director General Hines has moi
disclosed except to the cabinet how
long the transportation system of the
country could operate If the supply
| of fuel should be shut off. Mr.. Hine,
and his regional directors have con-
ferred on the situation and Director
| Hardin, of New York, was at thu
railroad administration again today
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
|BORAH OBJECTS
TO BLANKET 0. K.
First Wants to Know Govern
ment's Policy Regarding
Pending Coal Strike.
THOMAS MOTION DELAYED

Washington, Oct. 27-Opposition
developed In the senate this after
noon to congress giving blanket ap-
proval to President Wilson in any
action he may take regarding the
threatened coal strike.
Senator Borah, republican, of Idaho,
voiced objections to resolution
sponsored by Senator Thomas, demo-
crat, of Colorado, which would pro-
vide the administration with assur-
ances of senate support in any action
the president might take to avert the
strike or to deal with it if it takes
place.
Senator Thomas withdrew his reso-
luton in the face of this opposition,
but gave notice that he would call
it up tomorrow for adoption.
Borah criticized Judge Gary. head
of the United states Steel corpora
tion, for his attitude toward the steel
strikers and organized labor.
II am not in sympathy with capi-
tai when 1t refuses to treat with orr
ganized labor, as Judge Gary did,"
Borah said.
II have twice criticized Judge
Gary" Thomas said. Il had hoped the
moral effect Of such a resolution as
this would prevent the occurrence of
the strike. 1t is the duty of the
American congress to take an Amer
ican stand. We don't propose to deci-
mate anybody"
Il am not going to favor this reso-
luton until know what policy the
government decides upon,' Borah
said. IF it is intended to call out
the militia and decimate the people
with whonfSwe have Controversy, ]
shall be against it. but if it is intended
that justice and fairness is to be as
sured to everyone, then have no oh =
jection."
Senator Edge, republican, New Jer-
sey, proposed repeal of the antitrust
laws eXempting labor organizations
from prosecution.
"It is strange" said Mr.. Edge
that at the very time when labor
was squaring off-in some cases,
fear. taking the law in its own hands
1.-The senate should pass legislation
exemptins it from punishment if il
violated the antitrust law"
Senator Edge said labor was not
really employed by capital, but BY
the public, which must pay the ex-
orbitant wage demands now being
made
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
State Department Will
Fully Reimburse Jenkins

Hanford. Cal, Oct. pa telegram
from Representative Ewin L. Davis. of
Tennessee, saying that w. o. Jenkins.
American consular agent captured and
liberated for $3.50, 900 ransom by Mex
ican bandits. would be fully reimbursed
by the state department for all losses
suffered through such capture. was re-
ceived today by John w. Jenkins, the
agents father. Jenkins former home
was Shelbyville, Tenn.
Friends Paid Ransom.
Representative Davis, of Tennessee,
the home state of Mr.. Jenkins, said to-
day he had been informed by the state
department that friends of jenkins had
paid the ransom to the bandits. Mr.
Davis said he also had been told that
every effort would be made to have the
Mexican government reimburse the con-
sular agent for damage to his property
sustained when the bandits raided the
place.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
COAL SITUATION
STATUS QU0''
Declares Lewis, Head Of the
United Mine Workers
Washington Waits.

Springfield, H., Oct. 27-John l..
Lewis, acting president of the United
Mine Workers Of America, here for
a day before going to Indianapolis
for a meeting of the miners execu-
tive council, today declined to dis
cuss the statement of President Will
son that the soft coal miners strike
scheduled for Nov. / Is 'unjustifiable
and unlawful"
Lewis, who arrived here from
Washington late last night, declared
the status quo" prevailed.
Asked if he thought the presidents
statement would tend to suspend the
strike, Lewis said he hads nothing
to say on that subject at the pres
ent."
Await Miners Move.
Washington, Oct. 27.-Officia
Washington awaited a move from the
coal miners, who are threatening tt
strike on NOV. 1. No further actor
will be taken by the government tt
avert the strike until action has beer
taken by the miners on the demand
made by President Wilson that thu
strike call be rescinded.
Secretary of Labor Wilson today
was expectant that action would b,
taken by the executive council of thu
United Mine Workers of America
when they meet in Indianapolis or
,, Wednesday. He did not plan to ash
for a special cabinet meeting unit
after that meeting. A regular cabi
net meeting will be held tomorrow
morning, when further plans for gov
ernment action will be discussed. 1
is understood that general program
already has been worked out by thu
cabinet and that there will be M
hesitancy in employing all of thu
wartime powers of the government
| and most drastic action will b'
| taken.
Plan to Enforce Threat.
There will be no wobbling on th'
part of the government. it was state'
in official circles today. Presiden
Wilson was prepared to carry on
| his threats that the law would b
enforced.
Atty.-Gen. Palmer was expected t
be the first to be called supon for ac
ton in the event that the miners re
fuse to recall their strike order.
wat said that the attorney genera
will put into effect the Lever ac
which gives the government tn
power of operating an industry nee
essary for the war emergency.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
GUARD LEAVES
FOR KNOXVILLE
F and G Companies Fourth
Tennessee Depart on Riot
Duty Call.
MAI. RYAN IN COMMAND

In compliance with orders issued
Sunday night by Gov. A. III. Roberts
through Adit.- Gen. Sweeney, local
companies + and G, Second battalion,
Fourth Tennessee infantry, national
guard, left Chattanooga at 10:45
o'clock Monday for duty in Knox
Vile during the strike of street car
men now In progress.
The trip was made via the South
ern railway in special car on trains
No. AZ. About fifty guardsmen and
their officers made the trip. The
guards dsmen left the city fully
equipped with blanket rolls. over
coats, rifles and bayoneN. One hun
dred rounds of ammunition were is
sued to each man.
The order to mobilize was not re-
ceived until Sunday night; due to the
shortness of time before the troops
were ordered to entrain. It was i'm
possible to get in touch with all the
guafdsmen, many of whom were out
of the city, including several of the
officers.
Mai. Ryan in Command.
Mai. Jack Ryan, commander tof
the local companies, went in COM
, mand of the troops. The companies
are composed of eighty-fiye men, but
little more than half were able to
| make the trip. Lieut.. II. ]. Denton
, will go irf command of Company +
and Lieut.. c. n. Blacker in COM
mand of Company G. Capt. Ernest
Bell, formerly in command Of Com
pany X, 117th infantry. will make the
trip as an unattached officer. Maj.
Ryan stated that he had not been
| assigned.
| Officers in charge knew little of the
| duty which will be expected of the
guardsmen after their arrival in
! Knoxville, or of the plans which
| have been made by the adjutant-
| general. The length of their stay is,
of course, undetermined. Maj Ryan
| stated that the troops will be bill
leted in buildings along Gay street.
This trip viii be the second of the
local companies to Knoxville to helI
maintain order. They took part In
the recent race riots.
The general order issued by Maj
| Ryan is as follows:
| General Orders No. /.
Headquarters 4th Tennessee Infantry
| Chattanooga. Tenn, Oct. 27, 1919,
| 81. In compliance with instructions
from the utant-general of Tennessee
| Nashville, companies + and q. Fourth
infantry. N. G. s. T., will entrsin for
Knoxville at II o'clock this morning fol
active service at that point.
20. Company commanders will see
that their commands are properly
equipped. In addition to blanket rolls
overcoats will be taken. One hundred
rounds of ball ammunition will be ISSUED
to each man. No tentage or equipment
other than that prescribed above will
be carried.
| ~. l.. RYAN.
Major Fourth Infantry"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
sYMPATHE1 ", I
MENAol &.0
Knoxville. SI 14- IN
cial.) wa@ VI t{Il~ I
afternoon thRt (9
strike of uni01 e.
tion with tho | y
car men may M n
Does N0 ||l6
TOCRUS rs
Methods Y orce
Demand VpevaI

Washington, O{ III feasures to
meet the situation which would re-
suit from the eatened strike of
bituminous c0aIf miners Saturday
were considered today BY adIminis-
tration officials.
No reply from ofiicers Of the
United Mine Workers OF America to
the demand OF Ft9eident Wilson that
the strike be called on, II expected
until after the miners' executive
committee meef& at Cleveland
Wednesday, but 1neAntime Cfficials
took cognizance N the statements OF
union leaders tha$ II would be ply
scally Impossible 10 Withdraw the
strike order by Noy. 4.
The administra l6n's program for
dealing with the like naturally will
not be disclosed 4ttl the strike has
developed.
Strong @ hand. q Shs Sadicais, I of- !.
ficials made 1t 4in that caution
could be exercised not to antagonize
the more conservative element. In
this connection ey said many OF
the miners dema6ds might be just
The situation 1s still critical" as
regards the coal strike, It was stated
in White House circles today.
The White House has received nu-
merous teIegrams ana letters indors-
ing the presidents statement regard
ing the coal situation, and there is
every indication that there is wide
support for his actf0i1.
The administrators does not intend
to crush the miners or their demands
it was stated at the White House to-
day, and the presidents statement
was not intended 10 Indicate that
any disposition on the part OF the
! government in opTosition to the min
ers' demands. IL WAS declared that
the statement was merely to indi-
! cate that the gov8rnment does mo-
approve OF the m4thods to enforce
| their demands.
There has been n0 Adirect com.
| munication between tl1& White Hous'
! andthe miners,ss u u n1derstood tina
Secretary of Labor Wilson had beel
\ in communication with John l.. Lewis
acting president of the United MIN
Workers of America. Secretary vii
| son stated today that he had no re
sponse from Lewis concerning tn
presidents statement. and that th'
situation was unchanged.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
GOV. ROBERTS
STILL WAITS
Calling of Extra Session De-
pends on Developments in
Next Few Days.

Nashville, Oct. 27.-(Special.) 1.-THE
calling of an extraordinary session OF
the general assembly will depend
very largely upon the developments
in the next few weeks from the very
tense situation which exists in Ten
nessee and throughout the country
and which, are fraught with possibil-
tiles of emergencies demanding the
most prompt attention and firm ham
ding, according to Gov. Roberts to-
day.
II am very anxious not to call an
extra session of the legislature" said
the chief executive, partly on ac-
count of the expense which would be
incurred by the state, but l may be
forced to call by changing conditions
Conditions are such that they may
make an extra session absolutely
necessary, especially conditions in
East Tennessee, where the situation
at present is very tense.
II have been forced to call out the
state police to duty at Knoxville and
this action was taken by me only
after urgent request for aid from
many of the substantial citizens OF
that city following conference there
Sunday. This was merely a precau-
tionary move. The national coal
miners strike also presents an alarm
ing situation and l cannot yet fore
see what that may require. How
ever, il conditions become such that
] am convinced an extra session
would be of avail, l would not hesi-
tate one moment in calling one"
Gov. Roberts declared that il he
should call an extra session, he
would only include the most urgent
of local matters in the call, such as
the annexation question at Chatta-
nooga and the proposed extension oil
the city limits Of Nashville. He indi.
Gated that there would be no great
amount of local legislation handled
in case of an extra session ant
pointed out that the unrest and Other
conditions. not altogether wholesome
| would have first and immediate con.
sideration.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
Sixth Cavalry Ready to
Move on Two Hours Notice

A dispatch was received today
stating that If it became necessary.
the Sixth cavalry, now stationed at
Fort Oglethorpe, would be ordered to
Knoxville to guard the city against
the riots resulting from the street
car strike.
Col. Frederick S. Foltz, command
ing officer at the camp, stated this
morning that he had not yet received
any orders relative to the matter, but
that in case he should. the cavalry
could be ready to go within two
hours after such orders were received.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
Battle Between Opposing
Forces Of Labor Now On

Washington, Oct. 27.-The battle be-
tween opposing forces in the American
Federation of Labor is now on in the
open today. The conservative walls of
the American Federation of Labor are
hearing talk advocating general strike
and direct action While Samuel
Gompers emphaticallly denies that a
nation wide strike is being contem-
plated If the Cummins anti-strike bill
passes, w. H. Johnston and other in
ternational union heaus still today re-
affirm that such a strike is imminent.
The failure of the presidents industrial
conference has raised the lid" to quote
union officials. And the issues which
have been hitherto discussed only in
the American Federation of Labor
family circle will be fought to a crisis
in the conference called for December
13 with results that may cause split
in the ranks of the federation, mani
tested by the open revolt of the radical
factions
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-27
Wilson Begins Forming
New Industrial Conference

Washington. Oct. 27.-President Will
son this afternoon took up the matter
OF forming a new industrial conference.
Secretary Tumulty submitted to the
president a list OF fifteen names selected
by the cabinet OF those suggested
to constitute the new. one-group con-
ference.
II was stated that the president would
probably announce his new conference
tomorrow and at tho same time an
nounce those selected as members.