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Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
PERSHING THANKED SCHOOL
 CHILDREN FOR PATRlOTISM

New York, Sept. 9.-Standing before a forest of American flags held in the hands of more than 30,o00 school chiI- dren packed into the sheep meadow era1 Pershing personally thanked them TOT their patriotism during the war
 "The patriotism of the children of America" he said, has been an in spfration not only to the grownups but to the boys who carried the rifles at the front
 The children. representing the pub lie schools of the city, had waited in the park for nearly three hours to get d glimpse of the commander-in-c chief When his car came into view the chorus of cheers rose so high that it seemed to sweep through the park and mcnt buildings and residences on eith- CT side.
 The ceremony itself was very brief, occupying less than fifteen minutes led by Boy Scouts and recited by the children present. This was followed by the singing of cne national an them, after which General Pershing visibly affected by the greeting as weer his two sisters, who occupied seats on the platform and whose eyes were wet with tears.
 The warmth of the generals recep- tions seems to increase as his visit 1engthens. The crowds in front of his hotel have become so numerous that a large detail of policemen is needed to keep traffic moving and to prmit the official cars to pass to and fro It became known today that General Pershing is being swamped with 1n- vitations to visit cities all over the country but thus far Philadelphia and Washington are the only places that he has definitely decided to visit in the east. The general leaves for Wash ington Friday morning, stopping in Philadelphia for a few hours as the guest of that city. He will parade with the First Division in Washing
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
ADMIRAL kOLCHAk HAS
 NOT ASKED AID OF JAPAN

Washington, Sept g. Counsellor Debuchi, Charge of the Japanese em- bassy, today authorized categorical denial of a statement attributed to Bolshevist sources in Moscow that Ad- miral Kolchak had applied to Japan for help. offering in return the north ern portio nof the island of Sagha- lien and the Ussuri valley on the mainland of Siberia. t
 MT. Debuchi points out that Admiral KOlchak could not make binding pledge relating to Russian territory and that Japan has been giving all aid possible. There is no intention Of cea sing the extension of aid said Counsellor iDebuchi. who reiterated Japan had no thought of territorial cn,nEensatiop
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
CARDINAL MERGER HAS
 ARRIVED IN NEW YORK CITY
Belgum Heroic Peate Bearing the Thanks of His Little Ma ton, Was Met at the Pier In Hoboken By Mayor Hylan the Welcoming Committee Archbishop Hayes and Number of Other Church Dsnaries-Wil Go to Balti- more Today to Visit Cardinal Gibbons.
S of the common soldier.

perils of the common soldier
 Cardinal Mercier was created and proclaimed a member of the Sacred College on AprilI 15, 1907. Before that he was professor in the University of Louvain, which was repeatedly pillag- ed and desecrated in the war. The prelate's distinguished service for Bel gium throughout the war has been is publicly known of his early record churchman.
 The cardinal studied at St. Rom bouts college, Malines and the dioces- an seminary in the same place. He was ordained to the priesthood April 4, 1874, entered the seminary at Malines in 1877 as a professor Of philosophy after taking a course in and five years later was called to the university as professor of Thomistic or liberal philosophy. In 1886 Pope Leo XIII appointed him a domestic prelate, with the title of Monsignor.
 He comes of a distinguished relig- ious family. other members of which have won honors in the church. One uncle, the Rt. Rev. Adrian Croquet, born in 1878. was a pioneer missionary among the Indians fo rthirty- eight died in Belgium in 1902 and it is the cardinals wis hto visit the scene of his uncle's labors.
 Cardinal Mercier's visit to the Unit ed States is largely the result of inn portunities fro mali sections of the country. As President Wilson is ab- sent from Washington the cardinal will pay his first respects to Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore and visit the White House later in his tour Ac- cordiug to present plans the noted Belgian prelate's itinerary will include besides the cities mentioned, Philadel- phia. Pittsburgh, Scranton, Albany, Boston. Providence. Hartford. Spring field. Mass Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis and Chjca 20
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
A STRIKE LEADER IS
 SUED FOR S1oo,ooo DAMAGES

New York. Sept. e.-The Rogers Peet Company began suit in the su- preme court here today to recover s1Oo,oOo damages from Sidney Hillma n as president of the Ama1gam ated Clothing Workers of America, and of ficers and members of Local 4, who are employed by the complainant. The damages are sought for alleged injury to the company's business as the re- suit of a strike called by the Amalga- mated July 20 and the subsequent picketing of stores and factories
 The company declared in it's bill of complaint that only sixty of it's 200 factory employees are members of the union and that for six months prior to July 20. it has received TO complaint about wages, hours or working condi- tions.
 Temporary intunctiors restraining sixty five officers and eabers of the union from acts Of violence and i'm inhalation were granted the company today by Justice Guy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
PREDICT A REDUCTION IN
 THE PRICE OF CLOTHING

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Delegates to the convention of the National Association of Retail C1othiers here today predict cd a reduction in the price of clothing g in the near future.
 Its got to come" said Fred Levy of Louisville. Lower prices are on the way and we fellows will sing the loudest when the change comes. Men can't be induced to part with s75 or sSo for a business suit. The principal reason for the present high prices is the cost of labor.
 There really is not much profiteer- ing in clothes and what little there is we intend to stop"
 The opening session today was at tended by 500 merchants from ever state in the union. The organization rendered it's assistance to Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer and the senate investigating committee in their fight against the high cost of living.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
MAUDE MOORE ARRESTED
 FOR KILLING LEROY HARTH

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 9-After hiding for more than eighteen hours in a cave, Maude Moore. named by Leroy Harth, a wealthy Knoxville bus mess man, in his dying statement as the woman who shot him. was arrested late today.
 Miss Moore. the police said. confess ed that she killed Harth, saving that 1t resulted from a quarrel while auto mobile riding last night. She is said to have told the police that Harth dragged her from the automobile after the quarrel and struck her In the struggle that followed, obtaining pos session of Harth's revolver, she shot him.
 Harth staggered to a farmhouse and muttered the woman's name before he died.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
Miners to Ask Higher Wages, Short Hours
That Sentiment Dominated the Opening Session of United Mine Workers In Cleveland.

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 9.-Demand for wage increases and shorter hours, strong inSiStence that these claims which had been deferred during the war could no longer be delayed but
 must be forced through to success full issue. dominated the deliberations of the opening session of the conven tion of the United Mine Workers of America here today. Over two thou sand delegates. constituting the larg- est miners convention in the history of the organization, applauded Sen- . tence by sentence the declarations of Acting President John l.. Lewis that with the war practically over the miners could no longer be bound by wage agreements concluded for the
 period of hostilities but must press demands which would have been
 pressed to a decision long since had
 it not been for reluctance to embar raSs the government during the war
 His declaration that no interference could be tolerated from any agency seeking to prevent the accomplishment of the miners progra amme was reelv- his expression of fullest confidence that the miners efforts would be suc cessful, even in the face of strong op- position and anticipated public criti- ciSm from various quarters.
 Second only to wage demands in evoking applause were references tto the high cost of living. burst 'of general handclapping greeting the first use of this phrase in the pres ident's report. Hearty enthusiasm, too, was evoked by uncompromising denunciations by various speakers of the principle of compulsory arbitra- tion embodied in the Cummings bill, which Mir. Lewis chara cterized as an attempt to re-introduce conditions Of economic slavery which labor in terestS could never permit.
 The question of the standardization of coal mines on the other hand was a interest to the delegates. who listen ed without demonstration to refer ences to this doctrine, to which it was declared the present congress would be unable to give serious considerat tion in the presence of more urgent prob lems.
 No dissent was heard when Presi- dent Lewis denounced the I. w. W, the One Big Union" and similar movements as based upon ''fanrastical ideas of misguided enthusiasts and mercenary enemies of the trade union movement and day dreams of vis- ionaries." If sympathizers with these movements were present they remain ed silent.
 The whole day was devoted to the opening addresses of welcome, some preli1nina ries of organization and to the reports of President Lewis and Secretary -Trea surer William Green. The convention continues tomorrow and succeeding days. the delegates n3N1nS auOpleu ct SlA iiouI NCI fNiiiS day which it is anticipated will bring the deliberations to an end in about 8 fortnight. Important issues will be reached comparatively late in the convention, the report of the commit tee on resolutions having been placed seventh upon the order of business, while the all important report of the scale cor.mittee. which will formulate the amount of the wage increases to be demanded is next to the last event upon the scheduled programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF
 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

Hartford, Conn. Sept. 9.-Opposition to any proposals for government own ership of the insurance companies of the country was stressed today in the opening addresses at the fifricth ses- sion of the national convention of in surance commissioners at the Hart ford club.
 "Conf1dent as we have been for so long of the fallacy of government owned and managed business" said C. w. Fairchild of Denver. insurance commissioner of Colorado and presi- dent of the convention, we are far more confident now; in fact, definitely assured, from the results of the past few years
 Governor HoIcomb in his address of welcome added: All I ask of you is to keep the mana cement of the insurance companies out of the hands of the government
 About 15O attended the opening meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
SKETCH OF LIFE
 OF CARDINAL MERGER

New York Sept s-BeIeiun1's be- loved spiritual prince guardian of the welfare of 2.5oo,ooo Roman Catholics in the little kingdom whose first fierce resistance stayed the German ava lanche Cardinal Desideratus Mercier va sborr on November 9, 1851, in Braine d'AIleud. village only a few miles from famous Waterloo.
 Typical of the heroism of King AL bcrt's countrvmen. this physically f-sil. hut intellectually powerful pre- late of the church stirred the whole world to admiration of his courage when. on the first war Christmas. in 1914 with Germans everywhere in Belgium he issued his famous Pas toral letter denouncinG the invader and urging his people to resist in these words:
 Germany has violated her oath. We can neither number our dead nor compute the measure of our ruins Occupied provinces are not conquered provinces The authority of the in vade- is no lawful authority There fore in so11i and in conscience you oTe fl neither respect, attachment nor obedience
 nortation of the Belgians for forced labor he threatened Germany with the reproduction of the civilized world, the judgment of history and the chas- tisement of God.
 Fifteen thousand copies of the Car dinaFs letter were seized and destroy ed the printer was arrested and fined and the brave priest was kept a pris- -ner iu his palace by order of General ror BissinE until retraction of the rzEtorzl had been signed" The car dirzl not only refused to retract his statements but became even more de- liant
 He was given his liberty. finally. and continued to use his voice and pen against the mailed fist in crystaIIiz- lne world opinion against the Central Powers All during the war. how ever. he was subjected to petty per Sariltions and his secretary and other aides uer- thrown into jail He went through the horu ba rdme ents of Ant z-- z=@ He1lns= and hrzred ths
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
NATIONAL BANK EXAMINER
 EVANS ARRESTED IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Sept. 90. T. Evans, a na- tional bank examiner, was arrested to- day in connection with the financial operations of what States Attorney Hoyne has alleged was a swindlers' syndicate plotting a harvest of S1 .0oo,- 900 by sale of worthless securities.
 Investigators said the land owned by the Quaker Mining corporation, zinc mining concern involved with the syn dicate's affair. was found to be worth only S2500o instead of $231.000 as claimed by some stock salesmen.
 State Senator Adams of Pittsburgh, Pa. was named by the investigators as having at one time been employee to obtain options on zinc lands for the syndicate.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
PRINCE OF WALES SUFFERS
 FROM HANDSHAKING

Winnipeg. Man. Sept. 9.-The Prince of Wales, who has been suffering from 'Canadian grip for several days, as a result of the many handshaking en- counters he has indulged in with firm handed Canadians. became a patient for fifteen minutes at the Tuxedo Milf tarY hospital which he visited here to- day.
 The royal right hand was subjected to an X-ray examination, and sur geons who made the examination an- nounced that although the member was somewhat bruised it soon would be in shape for handshaking again. The prince was warned however. against western Canadian grip which was declared to be even more painful than the eastern variety.s
 After receiving eatment, the prince made a tour of the hospital, chatting with the soldier patients.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
SHoPMEN TO FORGE DOWN
 THE COST OF LIVING

Detroit. Mich, Sept. 9-The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers, in convention here, is undertaking ac- ton to force down the cost of living. This is independent of the government move in the same direction. although the orga nization plans to cooperate With the department of justice.
 Questionnaires have been sent to the full membership of the brotherhood asking information as to the cost of necessities of life in every part of this country and Canada. The organiza- tions $ plan for forcing down costs has not been divulged.
 Whether living costs are quickly brought back to normal or not dele gates to the convention indicated they arc determined not to accept any ocm- promise on the brotherhood's wage de- mandS.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
A LAWSUIT OVER MORE
 THAN 2,eoo UNSAID MASSES

Hartford, Conn. Sept. 9-A lawsuit over more than 2,000 unsaid masses has been brought by Bishop John J. Milan of the Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford against Daniel E. Mo Mahon of Derby, administrator with the will annexed of the estate of the late Rev. John T. A. McMahon of Deep River. who at the time of his death. June 1S. 1919. was acting chap lain of St. Johns industrial school at that place. Damages of 5000 are asked. A counter claim for s2o0 against the bishop and the diocese for unpaid salary has been made by the administrator of Father McMahons estate. The papers are on file in the superior court in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
WOUNDED TWISTED MAN
 TELLS A STRANGE STORY

winsted. Conn.,, Sept s-George Pont. 1e, is in the hospital here with a wound in his shoulder which he says came from pistol fired by a man Monday, who, with a companion, de- manded the whereabouts of Ada Schmidt, Is year old maid in the employ of Edward Childs Carpenter, New York playwright. POnt says he was offered $100 for the informa ton the man telling him the girl was worth $300.'' The maid was sent to New York on August 27th when Pond said that two other men had made a similar proposition to him. His story is bein investigAted-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
Burial Will Be in Scra nton.

Scranton. Pa, Sept. 9.-In compli- ance with one of the last requests of the man, the body of John Mitchell, former president of the miners union, will be brought here for burial. ac cording to word received here tonight.
 Rev J. J. Curran of Wilkesbarre. a close personal friend of the great labor leader, left tonight for New York to handle arrangements for the services here the tentative plan being to bring the body here tornorro afternoon. It will then lie in state in St. Peters ca thedral, wher solemn high mass will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock Burial will be made in the cathedral cemetery here.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
SAITH ANNUAL REUNION OF
 2D CONN HEAVY ARTILLERY

Torrington, Conn.,. Sept. 9-The 54th annual reunion of the second Connec- ticut heavy artillery was held here to- day. Forty eight veterans attended. Officers were elected as follows; Pres ident Ira H. Stoughton, Teryville; vice president Lyman $. Catlin, Bridge port: trea surer. C. w. Hinsdale, Litch- field: historian, George H. Bates, Ter ryville: secretary, Mrs. D. c. kilbourn, East Litchfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
GENERAL PERSHING TO
 RETAIN TITLE AND DUTIES

Washington, Sept. 9.-General Per shing is to retain the title and duties of commander in chief. American ex- peditionary forces. for the time being, it was learned officially today
 It had been expected that General Pershing would take a long vacation before assuming military duty. and the new rrangement. according to war department officials, has been made at his own suggestion.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
BRITAIN WILL NOT ALLOW
 RUMANIAS' RESERVATIONS

Paris, Sept. 9.-In answer to the Rumanian note saying that the ftu- manians would sign the Austrian treaty only with reservations, A. J. Balfour- of the British delegation, is preparing a letter for the council, de- cIaring that Rumania's signature will not be accepted unless given unre- servedly.
 In reply to this letter. Nicholas Mishu. head of the Rumanian delega- = tion. will hand to the council a letter saving that Rumania is unable to sign the treaty, and giving reasons for this.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
CYCLONlC WINDS DRIVE
 WAVES INTO HAVANA

Havana, Sept. e.-(By The A. P.)- Cyclonic winds are sweeping in from the Gulf tonight. driving mountainous waves over the sea wall which are flooding adjoining sections of the city at some places to distance of six blocks.
 Many families are fleeing from their homes with the assistance of f1remen and police. No fatalities have been reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
RESCUED FROM DROWNING;
 DIED OF HEART FAILURE

Milford, Conn.,, Sept 9-After being rescued today from drowning Mrs. Marietta C, Headem. s40 of Danbury, died later of heart failure. She step ped into deep water and was pulled out after reSpira ton had ceased and was revived by use of lung. motor. Two hours later she suddenly died of the shock from her experience which had weakened her heart action.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
HUNDREDS OF DEAD BODIES
 FLOATING DOWN THE DANUBE

Belgrade Sept. 9.-OmciaI reports from the Jugo- -Slavouia authorities at ous dead bodies have been seen float ing down the Danube. The account says that in the river below Budapest 300 corpses have been brought ashore at Hiakeseg. 200 at Baja and fl at Mohacz. At Mohacz the corDses were bound together in couples and judging from their clothing they seem to be the bodies of workTnen.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
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German Note on siIesian Question

German Note on SiIesian Question.
 Paris, Sept. 9.-(Havas.) .)-The Ger man peace delegation sent a note to the general secretariat of the peace lesian question. The note complain ed of disturbances in Upper Silesia al- legged to have been melted by the Poles.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

ganization. Charges of having vio1s+- ed this order were brought against nineteen officers and memS of the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

And q woman's conscience is almost as elastic as her tongue.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

A treaty between the United States and Canada, regulating the Socl<eye fisheries on the Frazer River. in Brit ish Columbia, was signed at Washing ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

New York Cotton Exchange received it's first weekly cotton statement from Bombay since the war broke out in 1914. Exports amounted to 15,000
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Victor Murdock, of the Federal Trade Commission, predicted a trade war between the United States and Great Britain within the next 20 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

According to the Echo de Paris, the Chamber of Deputies will ratify the treaty on Sept. 10 and the Senate will take similar action on Sept. 21.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Admiral koIchak, head of the All Russian Government, began a counter offensive against the Bolsheviki on September 1, according to reports.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

A wage increase of five per cent. ef- fective Oct. l, for period of two years was granted 5000 pottery work CTS throughout the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Five masked men held up the Erie bank at Erie. Mich, and escaped in an automobile with S5,0CO cash and some securities.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Four officers were killed when a of Mexican soldiers in the army of Governor Estaban Cantu, Northern District of Lower California, revolted.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Josiah Quincy, 60, former mayor of Boston and for a time in 1893 first as sistant secretary of state, died al his home in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

strike involving 23ooo miners at Cobalt, Ont, which lasted SIX weeks, was brought to a close when the miners union accepted the terms of the mana gers
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Ignorance is bliss until it begins te associate with egctism.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
Condensed Telegrams

Fire on the docks at Rotterdam de stroyed cotton valued at $1,000,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Lieut.. Gen. Hunter Lieeett, com mander of the Western Department of the Army, arrived at Los Angeles from San Francisco, on tour of inSpec- tion of the border"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Of the sig steam ships which the Shipping Board requisitioned for war purposes, 479 have been relea sed. This does not include the S7 Dutch ships which were released
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Members of the Pittsfied, Mass, DO lice department today adopted a res olution that under no circumstances would they become members of the American federation of labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Broader powers for the Federal Trade Commission, so 1t may stand as a policeman" regulate business. re- duce prices by maintaining cOmpeti- ton and eliminate unfair practices were urged of Congress by Victor MurdOck. commissioner
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Old Dominion reported copper out put of August amounted to 1887 900 pounds, compared with 1929, 900 pounds in July.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

An attempt to obtain action in the Control Act requested by Attorney General Palmer to prosecute profiteers was blocked by Senators Smoot and
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10
Japanese newspapers report tho

United States Foreign Relations Com mittee's action relative to the Shan tung provision of the Peace Treaty showed an insulting and provocative attitude toward Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

Commercial Gable Co. announced cablegrams for Great Britain and points beyond are only accepted sub ject to delay.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-10

me temporary sugar shortage, which has hampered the canning in- dustry in Massachusetts during the past two or three weeks, is respon- Sible for enormous quOntities of peaches and other fruits going to waste.