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Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03

Washington. Oct. 2.-President Wilson is "a very sick man" and his condition is less favorable" it was said by Dr. Cary T. Grayson. the presidents physician. in a statement issued at 10 o'clock tonight from the White House.
 The following bulletin was issued by Dr. Grayson:
 "The president is a very sick man His condition is less favorable today and he has remained in bed through out the day.
 After consultation with Dr. r. N Dercum of Philadelphia; Doctors Ster- ling Ruff1n and F. R. Stitt of Wash ington, which all agreed as to hIs con dition, it was determined that absolute rest is essential for some tirne.'
 pr. DerSum returned to ,Ph delpnia tonight, Secretary Tumulty an nounced.
 After the consultation it developed that the physicians called in by Dr. Grayson had agreed entirely with his diagnosis of the presidents ailment, and approved the course of treatment decided upon by him.
 The name of Dr. Dennis. director of the naval dispensary in Washington, did not appear in the bulletin Dr. Grayson gave out tonight. but he was said to have been at the White House during the two hour consultation.
 There was much speculation in the capital tonight as to the presidents real condition and concern was gen orally expressed.
 When the consulting physicians left the White House shortly after half past six o'clock Dr. Grayson remain ed and at ten o'clock he went to the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
NO IMPORTANT CHANGE NOTED IN THE STEEL STRIKE

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 2.-The steel strike situation in the Pittsbur yI, district remained virtually unchanged today. Steel company officials con tlnued to maintain that more men were returning to work and tonnage was being increased, while the strik = ing steel mems leaders declared their men were holding firm '
 Steel companies assert that many
 men, attracted by the high wages.
 are fcrsakfng other lines of work and
 entering the mills. They also clair,
 unskilied Americans from the upper
 Monongohela valley, Johnstown. and
 great numbers. seeking employ . Daent.
 No statements came from any of the steel companies. except one issued by the Carnegie Steel Company which sald that today was the best day yet" It further said: There have been good gains in every plant new men are still coming in, old men seem to be re- gaining confidence and are returning in increasing numbers. Our tonnage is increasing and altogether the situation IS much easier. We seem to be gath erlng impetus in the gains and are not losing an inch"
 Reports that strikers were returning to the mills were vigorously denied at national strike headquarters. where it was sad additional men were walking out in many plants.
 The Steelton plant of the Bethle- hem Steel Company was reported by unlon organizers 15 per cent down Union men were reported 10 be hold Ing firm at Coatsville. Pa although strlkebreakers are alleged to have been imported. More than 200 girls employed on light machine work at the Oliver and Snyder Steel plant here walked out this afternoon. head quarters reported. They have applied TOT a union charter Characterizing statements that strikers were dcsertinS the ranks of organized labor as false ana misleading, Fred KeightIy, inter secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, said hundreds of new appli- cations were being received for mem bership. We received 4,716 new ap- picat1ons for mem bership within the last few days and more are coming in,' he said.
 According to an announcement at strike headquarters Attorney Jacob Roe Of the strikers legal staff and thirty men were arrested at McKees- port, while making depositions for the senate investigating committed They were taken to the police station ana denied pedmission for further gatherings to take further deposition It was given out.
 The police authorities at Mckeesnort when informed of the unon's an nouncement, said the attorney and union men had not been arrested but had been orderd from the central Ia l. DOT headquarters, when it was closed there yesterday afternoon.
 At union headquarters it was stated tonight that the attorney and the strlkers were not placed in cells but had been released after being marched to the police station.
 secretary VIZ. Foster, who is in to appear before the sen ate investigating committee, was mo- tlhed of the action of the McKeesport
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
CEREMONIES AT YALE IN
 HONOR OF CARDINAL MERGER

New Haven. Conn, Oct. 2.-Yale university paid homage to Cardinal Mercier, the Belgian patriot, at an inn pressive convocation in Woolsey Hall tonight. The degree of doctol" of laws was conferred on the prelate by Pres idert Hadley of Yale, who referred to the churchman's triple crown of ser vice in the world of thouSht in the church, and in the armed conlilc.." The auditorium was crowded 70 capacity and on the platform was a distinguish ed gathering, which included EX- President Taft and state and city of cials. The degree was the third re- ceived today by Cardinal Mercier- Trinity College and Wesleyan Unfver- sity having given him diplomas pre- viously.
 The Commemorative Ode, written by Brian Hooker in honor of the more than 200 Yale men who died in the war, was sung by a chorus. The n1u- sic, by Dean Horatio Parker. carried out the solemn theme of the pro gramme. The Belgian national am them was sung by the entire assem- blaze.
 from Yale. Cardinal Mercier said Bel gium was grateful for the sacrifices of the sons of Yale in the war. His ref erences to General Pershing and Her audience as did his description. of the scene in Belgium on August 2. 1914, when King Albert def1ed the German hosts and declared They shall not pass"
 In presenting the eminent visitor. Professor Theodore $. Woolsey said:
 He def1ed the people from German aspersion; besought justice and fair treatment from the governor; coun- selled patriotism and endurance: preached the spiritual value of hard things; unshaken. valiant, and at last
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
GARY COMPLETES TESTIMONY
 BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE

Washington, Oct. 2-Standins squarely on his assertion that the is- sue in the pending strike throughout the steel industry is the open shop Judge Ebert H. Gary, chairman of the board of the United States Steel Cor pora tion- completed his testimony to- day before the senate labor commit = tee Investigating the steel controversy.
 During colloquy with committee members. particularly Senator Walsh, democrat, of Massachusetts Judge Gary hatly declared that he could not now consider compromise or . itr2- tion. or meet with strikers re.- en- 'ta tives.
 The senate during the day by reso- lution approved the committees plan to carry its investigation to Pittsburgh and other steel centerS after hearin s tomorrow William z. Foster. secretary of the strikers committee, and per haps one or two other leaders on that side of the controversy
 I'm sorry I can't take the position that members of this committee do, ? Judge Gary said in explaining his re- fusaI to arbitrate the issue. "I con slider the public's interest as para mount in the refusal. If the strike is left to follow it's inevitable course. if try gets no encouragement to continue calling strikes of the kind. the situa- ton will be helpful in preventing in dustria disturbances of the kind ev- anywhere in the country"
 Government intervention. he said, should be confined to maintaining peace and order which, he added. was the only present need in the situation He told the committee that he rec ognized concentrated capital had pow CT to do more or less harm az sa-. he personally favored strict federal control even to licensing and com missioning supervision of industrial conditions, but that the present con dition demanded no such remedies Labcr likewise, he said, needed con trol. but the greatest controlling pow CT he said lay in enlightened public sentiment"
 In sharp exchange between the witness and Senator Walsh. Tud~0 Gary refused to sayJlis action - / fusinG to meet union leaders indicated a permanent policy. His course. he explained. would be directed in every situation towards the ma aintenance of the open shcp. and -he present re- fusaI seemed to him t calculated to bring about that end
 When Judge Gary concluded. Chair man Kenyon called Michael F. Tighe. president of the Analga&nated Iron. Steel and Tin Workers Union. to the stand but his testimony was cut short by necessity for early adjournment to allow members to attend the senate sessions Tighe will be recalled to- morrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
BRITISH RAILWAY STRIKE
 HAS LESS HOPEFUL LOOK

London, Oct. CBy the 4. P0.- Though IL would be premature to aban- don hope of q settlement of the railway strike, the situation tonight has dis appC -nted the almost universal eX- p2ctation of some arrangement result ing from the numerous conferences yesterday and today between the labor representatives and the government, and the position is again grave.
 James Henry Thomas general sec- retary of the National Union of Rail- waymen, announced that the efforts to reopen the negotiations collapsed oW- ing to the governments refusal to go beyond it's previous offer. but added that other unions than thot of the rail- waymen were continuing their efforts at mediation, but while the strike con- timed, the railroad men would do nothing, 70 hinder mediation.
 After d conference of the executives Of the railwaymen and transport workers, MT. Thomas issued a state ment in which he said:
 "Rumo.s of settlement are incor- rect. The negotiations have broken down, inasmuch as the government of- fer does not differ from that of Friday last"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
STRIKE OF TELEPHONE
 OPERATORS IN STAMFORD

Stamford, Conn. Oct. 2.-Forty tel ephone operators in the Stamford ex- change of the Southern New England Telephone Company went on strike to- day They declared that the walkout was the result of the discharge of four operators for, alleged irattention to their duties. The chief operator and her assistant were the only persons working in the' exchange for about two hours and great difficulty was expe. renced in making telephone calls. Operators were sent from Bridgeport and several former operators were se- cured in this city. The strikers are said to be members of a telephone op- era ators' union.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
Rulers Of Belgium
 Guests United States
Were Given Official Freedom of the U. s. By Vice Presi- dent Marshall.

New York. Oct. 2.-The King and Queen of the Belgians, with Prince Leopold, heir apparent to the. throne. were the guests of the United States in New York tonight. They have come, as His Majesty expressed it, to voice their gratitude and that of their people for the generous aid given them by this country in years of direst need when their brave little nation was threatened with extermination.
 Their first hours American soil were spent quietly in a regal suite at their hotel, resting after their voyage across the Atlantic and ceIebrati ting their nineteenth wedding anniversary By their express wish their offiical welcome to New York will not begin until noon tomorrow. At that hour will start an arduous round of .recep- tons and sightseeing which will take them to San Francisco and back to Washington, where they will be guests at the White House
 The Belgian rolalty were given the official freedom of the United States by Vice President Marshall when they stepped ashore from the transport George Washington on the. govern ment pier at Hoboken at noon today
 T welcome you to this republic as king of the bravest people since time began. Mir. Marshall said. but more as a man whose conduct will be a mighty force In steadying the world to law and order, to friendship, faith and freedom
 King Albert's low voiced response was audible only to those who stood nearest him. He expressed deep re-. eret and solicitude at the illness of President Wilson and then the graft tude of all Belgium to all America He and the queen hoped to gain many valuable ideas and lessons from their visit to the United States he said. and resardsd the Journey as an epoch in their lives.
 Sketches of the lives of Kine AL bert and Queen Elizabeth are printed on Page 9.)
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
RUSSIAN WOMEN PREFER DEATH
 TO CAPTURE BY BOLSHEVIkI

Paris, Wednesday, Oct. l CBy the A. P)-Chemlst shops at Archangel are openly selling poison to many young women who are buying it with the ex- pressed intention of Killing Themselves rather than fall into the hands of the Bolsheviki, according to an American officer who has just arrived from northern Russia
 Whlle several shiploads of anti Bol- sheVlkl have been deported from Arch angel by entente powers, the matorftv or the anti -Bolshevil population refuse 10 leave saying it is impossible to 20 penniless into strange country These people must take their chances in Archangel under BoIshevik doninatiop which appears inevitable as soon aS British forces leave.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
RECESS IN SESSIONS OF COAL
 OPERATORS AND MINERS

Buffalo, N. Y.. Oct. 2.-The confer ence Of coal operators and miners or the central competitive field this after noon took Q recess until next Thurs day, when they will reconvene in Phil- adelphia- The operators wanted to meet in Washington. but the miners were opposed to the national pital.
 The desire of the operators to meet in Washington, 1t was intimated was based their belief that ultimately the government must take hand in the wage scale nego tia tions if a strike of the 400, 900 miners set for Nov. 1 is to be avoided. The miners were out spoken in their opposition to federal intervention. holding that the issues at stake lie between operators and their employees.
 The recess was taken upon the rec ommendation of the sub-sca1e com mfttee which was appointed at the morning session upon the motion of Acting President John l.. Lewis of the miners. The committee remained in secret session for two hours and re- ported to the entire conference short ly after ? o'clock. The conference met for only a few minutes. At its conclu- sion Chairman Thomas T. Brewster, an operator, and Secretary William Green, a mine representative, issued this joint statement:
 "The joint conference of the repre- sentatives of the bitumincus operators of the central competitive field have Qec1oeQ to recess 10 oCL- B. 1Sl9 10 re- convene at Philadelphia. Pa. on that date. The representa- tives of both operators and miners are conscious of their responsibilities to the industry and to the public and feel that such recess vii be advantageous to all con- cerned."
 Between now and next Thursday the members of the sub scale committee will be in conference with those they represent, informal ton will be gath cred and the hope was expressed by operators and miners that some def1- mite progress will be made in arriving a ta basis of understan nding.
 Both sides issued statements today the operators re-stating their conten- ton that the 60 per cent. increase Tn pay sought by the miners would double the cost of coal to the consumer. while the miners sought to show that living conditions and cost of supplies neces- sary in their work justified the ad- vance,
 If the public believes" said one of the operators. that the miners de- mands are just and should be granted and is willing to pay the increased price for coal made necessary thereby, the operators have misunderstood the public mind. Testimony recently given before the senate committee investf- gat1ng coal shows no evidence of | prohteerine on the part of the bitumin- 1 0us operators"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
THREE STEAMERS HAD
 RACE FROM FAR EAST

Boston, Oct. "A race of three steamers from the Far East ended to- day when the British freighter City of Blrmlngham arrived, 45 days out from Calcutta. Her competitors, the Howick Hall and the Matonno. sent word hv radio that they would arrive tomor- row.
 The steamers, all carrying valua ble cargoes Of tea, hides and spices. had raced on Virtually even terms through the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and tbe M to Gibraltar. Two days out on the Atlantic severe storm blew up. Captain .Finisster of the Citv Of Birmingham said it caused him to reduce speed for A haurs, but he thought the other vessels were more severely affected.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
STRIKES OF MARINE WORKERS
 AT PORT OF NEW YORK

New York, Oct. 2.-Con1icting claims were made today by labor leaders and shipping men concerning the various strikes affecting maritime industries at the port of New York.
 The longshoremen's strike has be- come contest on the part of a new organization, chiefly composed of Ital- ian workers, for more pay. It is not sanctioned by the International Long movements association, which ordered its men back 10 work yesterday. The new organization claims a following of 10000 men.
 The towboat strike has affected all craft of that kind plying along the coast between Hampton Roads and Bath, Me, according to local officials of the marine engineers.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
Troops PatroIIing Village Of Elaine, Ark.
Race Feeling,Has Been Intens-
 flied By Killing of Alder
 man O. R. Lilley.

Helena, Ark, Oct. 2.-With federal troops patrolling the village of Elaine, attachments on duty at Melwood and other centers of population in the southern part of Phillips County and a company of, soldiers stationed s. in Helena as precautionary measure the situation due to race rioting in the vicinity of Elaine. while intensi- fled today by the killing of O. R. Lilly, a member of the board of al dermen- of this city, was believed to be well in hand
 Both Governor Brough of Arkan- sas, at whose request five hundred soldiers of the Third Division re- gently returned from overseas, were sent for duty in the riot district, and Colonel 1. C. Jenks, in command of the troops. expressed confidence to- night that the force on hand would be ample to restore normal conditions Governor Brough accompanied the troops from Camp Pike this morning.
 The death of Corporal Luther Ear1es, Company H. Fourth Infantry. who was wounded today, increased the number of white dead to five.
 MT. Lilly was shot to death by one prisoner and whom he was guarding in an automobile en route to Helena.
 Eleven negroes are known to have been killed and several others are re- ported to have lost their lives but their bodies have not been located. The four negroes were in the automo- bile under guard when one of them seized Lillys pistol and shot him. Other possemen then fired the crowd killing all of them. Other in cidents of the day were the finding Of a negro woman fatally wounded near Elaine and the wounding of two of the soldiers, Sergeant Earl Gay of headquarters company and Corporal Luther Earles of Company H.. Fourth Infantry. The latter was shot in the face and seriously wound ed. s--,,-
 According to information gathered today, negroes of the county have been organizing secretly, providing themselves with high powered rifles and holding semi weekly meetings to drill and prepare for the day when, according to thes promises made by the organizers, they were to be call ed upon by the government to join in demanding fifty cents a pound fO- their cotton. Under the mystic plan according TO inform, ton secured by local officials, the ncRro'B. were prom ised that the government was to pay them for their cotton, direct and they in turn were to settle with the land owners. '-..-r'--S
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
FARGO, N. D. BANK CLOSED
 BY THE BANKINS BOARD

Fargo N. D.. Oct 2.-The Scandi- navian American Bank of Fargo, with liabilities aggregating more than ST.. 600,000, was today declared insolvent by the banking board of North Dal-o- ta. It was ordered closed and placed in the hands of temporary receiver.
 The bank has an authorized capital of $50,000 and surplus of slOO00.
 Citing a list of loans, mostly to the Non Partisan League. aggregating S734,194.S2, the report to the banking board by the examiners says:
 The above represents the excess loans carried by the bank and con- stitute more than sixty per cent. of the total loans. This general char acter is extremely unsatisfactory"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
AIRPLANES TO PARTICIPATE
 IN TRANSCONTINENTAL RACE

Mineola. L.. l.. Oct 2.-Six Ameri- can army airplanes manufactured abroad arrived here today to partici- pate in the transcontinental air race which begins next Wednesday. Two of the machines are of the Sopwith type and two Nieuports. The Sop with machines, equipped with 1So horse power motors, were not put in- to commission until after the armistice but the others have seen service on the fighting fronts Captains Fred kindley and O. o. Donaldson will pi- lot the Sopwith planes but the pilots of the other machines have not yet been selected.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
NEGROES MAKE APPEAL
 AGAINST MOB VIOLENCE

New York, Oct. 2.-The National As- sociation for the Advancement of Col ored People tonight issued an appeal to all citizens to unite against mob Vlolence Newspapers were asked to cease emphasizing in flaring head lines the ace of which a criminal han pens to be member"
 There are criminals in every race" said the associations statement. "and 1t is a crime against the United States 10 provoke bloody race conflicts by holding he members of any race re- sponsible tor the crimes committed by the insane. the defective and the brutal members of it."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03

which he now wanted to desert"
 Referring to Senator Lodges state ment that the United States could be depended on as the friend of civiliza tion, Senator Williams said the for eign relations chairman had an op- portunity in the present situation to make good his words. but that instead ne was trying ito stand from under' senator Fletcher quoted a declaration made by Mr. Lodge last December that the United States was bound by hon. or ana sef-respect to see that the terms Of peace are carried out"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
FRANCE TO RATIFY THE
 TREATY VERY SHORTLY

Paris Oct 2--Complete ratifica ton of the Versailles peace treaty with Germany by both houses of the French parliament is expected very shortly, possibly within four days Following today,s ratification by tn chamber ot deputies, the senate will immediate ly take up the discussion. The peace committee of that body has already completed it's study of the document
 The debate in the senate is expected in parliamentary circles to be quite short, pssibly not exceeding four days.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
CONDITION OF PRESIDENT
 WILSON LESS FAVORABLE.
Fact Disclosed Statement Issued By Dr. Gayson 10 O'Clock Last Night-Patent Remained In Bed Through the Day-Doctors After Consultation, Decided That Absolute Rest Is Essential For Some Time-Concern Over the Presidents Real Condition Was Generally Ex pressed In Washington

executive offices and gave out has bulletin through Secretary TumultY.
 Earlier Tn the day Dr. Grayson made kdown that the presidents physical condition was fairly strong and that his blood pressure was good. The presidents age-he is approaching his 63rd birthday-it was explained. how ever, made close watching of his con ditio2 essential.
 Former Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. the presidents son in law !. called at the White House during the day but it could not be learned whether he had been requested to come to Washington because of MT. Wilson's illness or was in the city or business trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-03
ARSON CHARGE. AGAINST
 MRS. FOESANER DROPPED

Middletown. Conn.,. Oct "A charge of arson against Mrs. Caroline Foesa- ner. of New York, was nolled by the state in superior court today after two days trial. Mrs. Foesaner was arrested by state police in August and charged with having set fire to house owned by her in East Haddam, for the purpose of defra uding an in suranee company The defense put in evidence to show that Mrs. Foesaner was not in East Haddam at the time of the fire. The defendant was dis charged by Judge Burpee