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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
CLEARING CORPORATION FOR
 THE STOCK EXCHANGE

New York. July 1.-The New York stoc kexchange. according to informal announcement made today, contem- plates the formation soon of clear ing corporation which would eliminate many of the intricate methods now employed by that institution in con- nectlon with the call money market.
 Under the proposed plan, which is said to be favored by the banks as well as members of the exchange. cer- tifications of checks would be greatly reduced in volume and the tendency would eb to stabilize the market for day to day loans
 A fortnight system of settlement for call loans is being considered, but op- position from inufiential financial quarters may cause some postpone ment of that plan.
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work on the bill. section by section, until Monday
 The principal dry" argument against the measure today was made by Representative Moon. democrat, of Tennessee, who declared that unless it was materially amended he would feel in duty bound to vote against it or elGe express his disapproval by not voting at all.
 For twentytwo years, MT. Moon said. he had stood upon the floor of the house and upheld the cause of pro hibition, but the enforcement bill, which he characterized as "impracti- cable and senseless as anything ever suggested should be opposed be cause 1t is worse in all it's features than the infamous Force bill" He asserted congress was going beyond its constitutional powers in attempt ing to say man should not put li- quor in his home. and in attempting to define intoxicating liquors by linn iting the alcoholic content to one-half Of one per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12

s94,oo0. This is the highest price since 1907.
 The cruiser Frederick, arriving at New York from Brest. brought 1,575 troops, the majority being discharged Negotiations were practically com p1eted for the merger of the Maxwell Motors Corporation and the Chalmers Motor Car Co.,. 4.-.+ Senate Commerce Committee named sub committee to consider and form ulate legislation for return of railroads to private operation.
 Reports that the MidvaIe Steel & Ordnance Co. will enter into negotia- companies was denied.
 Surgeon General of the Army an nounced 93 per cent. of demobilized 1000, 900 officers and men discharged with clean bill of health.
 Thomas D. Mccarthy was recom- mended for renomination United States marshal for the Southern Dis trict of New York by Attorney Palmer. tional Chairman, is suffering from a nervous breakdown due to overwork. He is at a private sanatorium in In dianapolis
 Sixteen. thousand members of the Marine Bremen, Oilers and Water tenders Union went on strike affect ing every port along the Atlantic sea- board and the Gulf.
 Controller of the Currency John Skelton Williams announced unpre- cedented growth in the national bank ing system of the country in the fiscal year ended June 30.
 It is said in the White House the peace, declaration must precede demo- biliZation of the army and the question of prohibition will not be taken up until after demobilization.
 Despite strong opposition by the Government a House of ommons com init Ixy+o nf a clause in the Alien Bill restricting employment of aliens in Britain
 Under resolution introduced by Senator Borah President Wilson will be asked to send to the Senate copy of a letter written by General Bliss on behalf of himself, Secretary Lansing and Henry White on the peace con ference decision regarding Shantung.
 Joseph s. Porter of Portland has been appointed a trustee of the Con- necticut hospital for the insane to fill teh unexpired term of the late F'erdi- hand Gildersleeve. The term runs to July 1. 1923.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
Condensed Telegrams

Fire losses in the United States and Canada in June were $zO, ,457, ,750.
 Reports from London indicate coal was raised shillings ton to the consumer.
 . President Ebert of Germany signed \ the peace treaty and immediately sent it to Versailles.
 Total reserve of Bank of England gained z e445,000 in week. Bullion gain ed { 1O3, 900.
 Iowa state crop report places condi- ton of corn at 94 this week, compared with 95 last week.
 Mayor of Denver reported consider ing putting motors in operation in- steat of street cars .:
 Bar siver was quoted at 53 2 pence an ounce in London. New York quot ed silver at S1.O6 1S.
 Gold coin amounting to $1,ooo,o0u was withdrawn from the SHb- Treasury for shipment to Spain.
 United States Steel Corporation re- ported unified orders on it's books as of June 30 of 1892. S55 tons.
 Debate in the French Chamber of Deputies on the bill to ratify the peace treaty will begin August l.
 Shipments amounting to 612,1I5 pounds of ore were made from Cobalt during the week ended July 4.
 Ohio Supreme Court ruled that New York Stock Exchange seats held in Ohio are taxable in that state.
 Within 60 days beginning July 14. more than. 6S.000 acres of public land in Idaho will be offered for sale.
 Miss Jane Adams president of the International Congress of Women for Permanent Peace, arrived at Berlin.
 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.,. is re- ported to have bought the Burley To- bacco Co. of Louisville for s1,000, 900.
 BoIshevik troops have started an ad- vance in the region of the Northern Dvina River southeast or Archangel
 Stock Exchange seat of F. H. Me serve was sold to Hugh J. Dimond for
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
PRESIDENT OF THE IRISH
 REPUBLIC" GOES TO CHICAGO

New York. July 11-Eamonn De Valera, president of the Irish repub- lie" left New York today for Chicago, where he will deliver speeches tomor- row and Sunday. He was accompa- nied by Edward F. Dunne, former gov ernor of Illinois. and Frank P. Walsh former joint chairman of the war la bor board, two of the delegates sent to Paris by the Irish societies in the United States to plead the cause of Ireland before the peace conference.
 Mir. De Valera will go from Chicago to the Pacific coast, where he will un- veil a statue to Robert Emmet at San Francisco. He will also deliver an address before the national conven- tion of the Ancient Order of Hiberni- ans to be held in that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
 CONFISCATES OIL PROPERTY

Washington. July 11-Confiscation by the Mexican government of the property of the Scottish Mexican Oil company a British company with sev- eral American stockholders-the first actual conf1scation under the Carranza decrees which have been the subjects of protests from Great Britain. Hol- land, France and the United States was reported today to the state de- partment.
 The property, it was said. now was being operated by the Mexicans The British government. it was learned, has taken up the matter of seizure with the Mexican government through diplomatic channels and has. advised the company pending action to con- tinue to fulfill its obligations under Mexican law.
 The state department although in- terested in this confiscation, because of the number of American stockhold- CTS in the company, has not taken any steps in the matter but is watching closely the steps being taken by the British government
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
ID LIFT THE BLOCKADE AGAINST GERMANY TODAY
 ID ESTABLISH STEAMSHIP
 LINES ID GERMAN PORTS
Ships Sail Soon Cargoes Available at American Ports-Shppng Board Announces Ships to Hamburg and Bremen Will Operate From Boston, New York and Philadelphia-For the Shipment of Cotton Lines Also Will Be Started From Southern Ports-Germany Said to Be in Pressing Need of Raw Materials of All Kinds

Payment for the goods which this country sends to Germany must be made under a system of credits to be arranged later through private capi- tai, officials said. While Germany has large quantities of goods ready to be exported, officials doubted that there would be any great demand for them in this country and consequently the trade balance in favor of the United States is expected to be large.
 Germany was said to be in immedi- ate and pressing need of raw mate rials of almost all kinds. particularly cotton and copper. and it is believed that the demand for grain and cloth ing will be great.
 Three ships for Germany already have been loaded in American ports, one with cotton and two with general merchandise. it was said today at the shipping board. and they will start overseas as soon as licenses for their cargoes have been issued.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
l. w. w. ACTION IN STRIKE
 s OF MARINE WORKERS

Washington, July 11.-Copies of a circular inviting seamen. especially those of Scandinavian ancestry. to join an International revolutionary marine transport workers organiza- tion.' was turned over to the depart ment of justice today for investiga- tion by shipping board.
 The circular, said to have been dis tributed to marine workers at mum Der of American po-ls, bears the sig nature of the Marine Transport Workers aIndustrial Union Number Eight of the l., W. w" with head quarters in New York. and was said by officials to indicate that branch headquarters existed in Philadelphia and other cities
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
STRIKE OF RESTAURANT AND@
 HOTEL EMPLOYES IN PARIS

Paris, July 11.-Lunch was a difn- cult meal today for most of Paris, be- cause of the many places closed by a strike of walters, cooks and other em- ployes in the restaurants, hotels and cafes.
 Only the smallest places. where the proprietor and his family furnished all the labor in the establishment, were able to operate normally. Delicates- sen stores and shops selling cold meats and other foods did a good bus mess.
 Many cafes opened for business to- day but were forced to close later when their employees left. n
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
HUNGARY TO BE BASE
 FOR BOLSHEViKi PROPAGANDA

London, July 11.-An Exchange Tel egram despatch from Copenhaen quot in advices from Budapes tsays that the mission sent to Moscow by Bella Kun, the Hungarian Communist lead CT, has returned after a long confer ence with Nicolai Lenine and Leon Trotsky, respectively Bolsheviki pre- mier and minister of war.
 Bella Kun has received a letter from Lenine saying that Hungary is to be the base for Bolsheviki propaganda against the western European powers The delegation returning from Mos COW is said to have obtained several million counterfeit English and French bank notes to be used in furthering the propaganda.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
DISCUSSED MOVEMENT OF
 PARTISIANS OF BELLA KUN

Marshal Foch and representatives of Czecho Slovakia and Jugoslavia were before the supreme council of the peace conference today for a discus sion of the movement of the partisans of Bella Kun, Hungarian communist foreign minister, against Czecho Slo- vakia and Austria and the advisa- bility of combined military action against them
 The different representatives were asked to confer with their govern ments to find out to what extent they are ready to participate in military operations against Bella Runs forces. No decision will be reached until their reports are received
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
ROBBERY BELOW DEAD
 IINEn IN NEW YORK CITY

New York. July 11.-Advancing to Fulton street. New York's famous dead line" below which. in the old days it was theoretically impossible for. crooks to operate. robbers early tonight entered the store of Hull & Deppisch, stationers, and attacking Gardner c. Hull. senior partner with a hammer. fractured his skull in sev- era1 places and escaped with all the money in the cash box.
 \ When discovered by a porter, MT. Hull was. conscious but unable to speak. One blow had paralyzed his right side. while another had severed the muscles of his jaw and throat He was hurried to a hospital, where little hope for his recovery was entertained.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
800 sEAMEN ARE ON
 STRIKE AT BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Md. July 11.-Nearly 500 seamen. members of the marine fire men, oilers and water tenders union. today complied with the strike order of Adolph Gustafssen, local agent of the union. and quit just as their ves- sels were about to sail
 Gustafssen went aboard the steam ship Everett of the New England Transportation Company. and is said to have persuaded IT members of the crew to stop work. Albert Kerwin, United States shipping commissioner, caused the arrest of GuStafssen on charges of violating a Maryland stat ute prohibiting anyone from inducing men to leave or desert their ships af- ter signing papers. The IT men, who were also arrested, are being held as states witnesses against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
ELKS ARE PRONOUNCED
 IN THEIR PATRIOTISM

Atlantic City, N. J.. July 11.-A res- olution directing all subordinate lodges to employ energetic efforts in barring from mem bership persons who express sympathy with Bolshevism and kim dred -isms' was adopted at the closing session of the Elks' convention here today. The resolution also directed the subordinate lodges to expel nIem- bers who decline to conform with the rules of the order. The resolution fur ther enjoined all lodges to participate in every movement which has for it's object the education of foreigners. in the ideals of the nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
TO RAISE BLOCKADE
 AGAINST GERMANY TODAY

Paris. July II (By the A. -P.).-The council of five has decided to raise the blockade against Germany tomorrow, it was announced tonight.
 The council. after receiving the re- ort of the legal experts declaring the official document notifying the coun- cil of ratification of the treaty by Ger many to be in due form, decided to raise the blockade tomorrow.
 So far as the action of the council concerns France. the measure will be effective only after publication in the Journal Ofciel. of a decree annullinS the preceding decrees regarding the blockade.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
LIQUOR QUESTION DELAYS
 PROSECUTION OF ICE TRUST

Hartford, Conn. July 11.-United States District Attorney Crosby said today that possible prosecutions of the alleged ice combine had not been given up but was necessarily deferred until the liquor situation was cleared up. He said that when the wartime prohibition mea sure passed no extra machinery was provided for it's enforcement. As a result, he had been obliged 10 withdraw his investigating force from other matters and put them on liquor matters.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
FOR STARVING ARMENIAN
 REFUGEES IN CAUCASUS

New York. July 11.-Declaring that it is now to save from death geo, 900 of the 700. 900 starving Armenian refu- gees in the Caucasus, the Armenian Relief Administration announced to- night that the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief had pledged every dollar at its com command" to aid in relieving distress in that war stricken district.
 As no government has yet been ask ed to accept a mandatory for Armenia. the relief administrators statement said. all relief must come from private sources
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
CHARGED WITH ADVOCATING
 OVERTHROW OF GOVERNMENT

Paterson, N. J.. July 11.-Charges of advocating the overthrow of the gov ernment by foc< were preferred to- day against Robert W. Dunn, organ izer of the local union of the Amalga- mated Textile Workers of America, and Louis Stein when they appeared at police headquarters to claim litera- ture seized by the police in a raid on the union headquarters last night.
 The two men. together with Evan W. Thomas. secretary of the union, and Henry Berger. a silk. worker ac- tive in the organiza ton. who were ar rested last night and charged with a similar offense are being held for the grand jury in s1,000 bail each.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
SHOULD COOPERATE WITH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Hartford, Conn, July 11.-A confer ence was held today in the office of the civil service commission between John C. Brinsmade. chairman of the commission, and representatives of public institutions and departments As explained by Chairman Brinsmade it was for the purpose of finding out what the representatives wanted in relation to conditions governing ap- pointments. The conference resulted in an understanding that there should be cooperation with the civil service commission
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
FAILURE OF STRIKE OF MASON
 TENDERS AT SPRINGFIELD

Sprinfield, Mass, July 11.-In a con- ference late today of representatives Of several hundred laborers and ma son tenders who have been on strike more than a week. and local contrac- tors, the strikers representatives were told by the contractors that inasmuch as they have now been unable to ob- tain all the help they need, the con- tractors take the attitude that strike no longer exists. The contrac- tors therefore refused to make any wage concessions. The laborers have been receiving $4 and the mason tenders S4.5o. Both seek 50 cents day increase.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
MEETING OF TRUSTEES OF
 AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Hartford, Conn., July IA meet ing of the trustees of the Connecticut Agricultural college was held today in the executive office in the capitol. The business related to the recent burning of the women's building and the re- placement of it by another. It was the opinion that the new building should be a more substantial structure than the ol done. The state board of finance will be asked to visit the institution so that the members may see the sort of building required.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
ITALIAN DEPUTIES
 CHEER MINISTER TITTONl

Rome July 11.-(By The A. P.) To- masso Tittoni, minister of foreign af- fairs, was loudly aDplauded today when he announced to the chamber of deputies that it was his belief the ne gotiations going on in Paris would lead to a settlement in the course of the next week.
 The question of Asia Minor, said Minister Tittoni had to be reserved until President Wilson consulted the American people, but the Adriatic, CO., lonial and economic questions would he settled
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
SECRETARY LANSING TO
 RETURN TO AMERICA

Paris, July II (By the A. P.).-Rob- ert Lansing. American secretary of state, said goodbye to President Poin- care tonight. He will leave tomor- row evening for Brest on his way to America.
 Secretary Lansing expects to see Acting Secretary of State Polk before teh latter sails for France to take his place at the peace conference,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
LISTING UNscRUPULous
 DEALERS IN THRIFT STAMPS

New York. July 11.-The war say ings committee announced today that the operations of interruptions traf- fickers in thrift and war savings stamps were being listed by a special force of investigators with a view to prosecution. The investigation is be- ing carried on under the instructions from the treasury department. The committee said that many persons fail to realize that war savings stamps their face value, plus interest
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
PLENTY OF EMPLOYMENT
 FOR DISCHARGED SOLDIERS

Washington, July, 11.-Calls for la bor continue to- pour in on the, war department bureau which is finding jobs for, discharged soldiers The. state highways commissioner of Massachu- setts, chamber of commerce and the Pennsylvania state highways commis- sion asked today for men to- com municates with them directly. Although South Carolina reports having given work to practically all her 50.000 dis charged soldiers, the employment ser vice at Columbia stin asks for more.~ F
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12

Washington. July 1f.-Steamship lines to Hamburg and Bremen, Ger many. will be established as soon as earsoes are available at American ports. the shipping board announced today
 The lines will operate from Boston, New York. Baltimore and Philadel- phia. one vessel to be alIocated. to the line between Philadelphia and Ham, burg once For the shipment of cotton lines also will be started from southern ports to Hamburg and Bremen.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
FRENCH MINERS TO JOIN GENERAL STRIKE

Paris July 1.-The national coun- cil of the Miners federation issued a manifesto today asking all groups af- fliated with the organization to ob- serve the proposed "A hour general strike on July. 21. Tn eobservance of the. strike was advocated as a warning t othe authorities. who. it was said, are doing nothing to prevent food speculation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
PRESIDENT WILSON HAD
 ANOTHER BUSY DAY

Washington, July II. - President Wilson had another busy day today. He spent many hours on business which accumulated while he was re- turning from Paris, conferred with two cabinet officers and signed the army, navy. deficiency and District of Columbia appropriation bills and the resolution repeating the act under which the telephone, telegraph and cable companies were taken over dur ing the war.
 The president still had before him the agricultural bill with it's rider for repeal of the daylight saving law and the huge sundry civil measure with appropriations for the Shipping board and the campaign against X bomb throwers and other radicals. Manp pe- titions both for and against the re- peal of the daylight law weer before the president and he was represented as giving this matter much thought.
 All of the appropriation measures signed by the president became law immediately, with the appropriations retroactive to July 1 but the wire res olution does not become effective un- til the end of the month. when the properties will be returned to their owners.
 President Wilson began the day with an early morning round of golf with Mrs. Wilson at a country club near the capital Returning to the White House he made an unexpected NlSlI IO lii6 oLdIes war ana Navy building. across the street from the White House. to confer with Acting Secretary Polk. at the state depart ment, and Secretary of the Navy Dan Iels. While no announcement was made, it was said that the Mexican situation and peace conference affairs were among those the president had desired to discuss. MT Polk will leave Tor Paris July to.sreplace. Secretary Lansing as the yheads:cf the American peace delesat ton ss.sa sssses a's --a's'-
 After returning to the White House Mir Wilson resumed work there and was busy until late in the afternoon when he and Mrs. Wilson went for an automobile ride
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
FIVE HOUR. DEBATE IN
 HOUSE ON PROHIBITION BILL

epresenative Moon of Tennessee Lifelong Advocate of
 Prohibition, Asserted That Congress Was Going Be- yond Its Constitutional Powers in Attempting Say Man Should Not Put Liquor in His Home and in Att tempting to Define Intoxicating Liquors By Limiting the Alcoholic Content One-Half of One Per Cent House Will Begin Work the Bill Section By Section, Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12

gineers, oilers and f1remen which be- gan yesterday on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts
 While, no announcement was made at the. close ~ the days conferences, 1t was understood that the discussions would be continued tomorrow in New York. Vice Chairman Stevens and a number of shipping board officials will go to New York early tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
MARINE WORKERS FAILED
 .ss TO REACH AN AGREEMENT

tives of the International Seamen's
 Union and Vice Chairman Stevens and
 other officials of the shipping board failed to reach any, agreement today toward ending the strike of marine en-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
PRESIDENT IS SIGNING APPROPRIATION BILLS

Wilson late today signed the district. army, navy and deficiency appropria- ton bills and the joint resolution pro- viding for the return of the wires of . the country to private ownership.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12

The Irish-American Delegation in Paris sent Premier Clemenceau a note on June 30. in which it was charged the British bombarded Irish towns from airplanes ''wanton1y murdering women and children" The note all so charged the British frequently is sued banishment orders. The dele gation. in the note, asked the appoint ment of a special commission to in- vestigate the charges.