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Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13

New York, May 12.-The religious is- sue" today plunged the national conven- tion of the socialist party of America in to turmoil of excited debate, out of which conservative forces won the eradi- cation of reference to church from the first half of the party's declaration of principles
 Denounced as bad politics by Victor L. Berger unseated United States repre- sentative from Wisconsin. a declaration that privile.=d few in this country own the peoples c--urches and regulate their souls was voted down by an over whelming majority.
 After Berger had pronounced against the declaration, August Caessens and Charles Solomon, two of the five recent ly expelled New York socialist assembly, men explained the aid which the social | ist movement had received from clergy men and rabbis throughout the world. arguing against the dragging in of this thing which can do most to prejudice the masses against"
 'Cry against that which men cherish as holy and yoI arouse an antagonisul which no argument can defeat" said Claessens.
 The dictatorship of the proletariat' and imitation of citizenship clements ot international sovietism, which the Hi.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
OBITUARY.
Rev. John H. De YalIes.

New Bedford, Mass, May 12.-Death won the race with a messenger from Washington bearing the Distin guished Service Cross when Rev. John H. De .Valles, hero chaplain of the 1O4th hi fantry of the 18th Division, died at St Luke's hospital tonight of cancer of ltba stomach which developed as result ot wounds received in action.
 Word was received here late today that Congressman Walshs secretary was en route to this city to present the dis tingushed service cross, as recommend- ed by Major General Edwards. who com manded to the the division, to the youth full priest whose bravery General Ed- wards had said was unsurpassed by any man under the American colors in France It had been known for sona time that Father De Valles' death was near and appeals had been sent to President Wilson by the American Ia. zion post and the Columbus club of Dor chester to make special provision to hasten the decoration. When Father De valles was informed tonight that the distinguished service cross was on the way, he wept.. Death came half an hour later.
 France recognized his gallantry with the award of the Croix de Guerre.
 Father De Yalles was born in the Azores Islands 40 years ago and came to this country with his parents when two years old. He held pastorates in this city and Fall River.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
ACCUMULATION OF FREIGHT
 IN THE EASTERN SECTION

New York, May 12.-There still re. mains an unprecedented accumulation of freight in the eastern section of the country due to the recent railroad work CTS strike, but the congestion is being rapidly cleared up and traffic is again approaching normal, railroad officials de- clared here tonight. They agreed that the labor difficulty virtually had been disposed of and that their chief trouble now was insufficient car equipment.
 The railroads reported they were moving coal, perishable goods and fcol- stuffs as fast as car equipment could be provided but in some instances en- bargoes had been placed oa dead freight" such as raw materials. building supplies and goods of similar character Only one road reported an embargo on highly perishable freight.
 Marine strikes were blamed to some extent by railroad offic als for ihe freight accumulation in and about New York
 Railroad officials here were unanimous in the declaration that ID strike cxiste l and that the places of the rl9n who had failed to return after the recent walk out had been filled. They said however
 that the new men in d numb=r of cases were moving slowly and because of a lack of experience.
 Freight traffic throughout the Erie system is near normal, f was stated al the roads general offices. The nnly ex- ception reported was on t:,e Wyoming division, which covers s,eciion of the coal district in eastern Pennsylvania. "We are moving about 16,000 loaded cars a day on the entire road,'' an off cial said against normal pre-strike
 movement of 1s,oeo Every day is
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13

nolS C-=Soe-rva s~ec-t =z,=<u=- e1 m corporate into the convention declars- tions, were effectively eliminated in adop- tion this afternoon of the primary dec laration for socialization of the nation flor the equal benefit of all"
 Tonight. in special session. the con vention threshed out its attitude toward reinforcement of political action by in- dustrial action through development of one big union for all labor and it's CO., operating force.
 The party's attitude toward the family and complete separation of church and state also were sceduled for decision.-
 The question of the party's attitude toward abor organizations and move ments brought a storm of heated discus sion during the late afternoon. George Bauer. New Jersey delegate. finally gained the floor to plead for a better understanding and more temperate view or the American Federation of Labor.
 We must not keep running away rom the millions in the federation" he said. We must begin working from within through its local unions. to event ually control it. instead of forcing it apart from US"
 Bernard Berlyn of Chicago declared [. was due to the socialists in 1894 fbst samuel Gompers is president of tba American Federation of Labor todav.s
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
RunlOr Circulated of
 New Railroad Strike
Of Engineers and Bremen of the Pennsylvania, B. & O., and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Roads.

Pittsburgh, Pa. May 12.-Excitement was occasioned here tonight by the statement of men coming out of widely advertised meeting of engineers and fremen" in the Union Labor Temple that 5000 engineers and firemen on the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroads would strike tomorrow morning. Rail road executives hearing the report at once prepared for any eventuality while declaring that no demands had been made on them, and industrial heads were active. It was not until after mid night when the meeting adjourned that it became known that few engineers and firemen of the roads named had been ID attendance.
 Arthur J. Lowell, representative of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen aud Enginemen, quieted the excitement when he made the following statement:
 q arrived here from Cleveland this afternoon and 1 am. certain that no au- thorization had been given for taking a strike vote in Pittsburgh at the time I left that city. 1 did not authorize after 1 reached here and l would have known of it if it had been authorize by any one else empowered to do SC.
 Tt is possible strike vote was taken at the meeting, but l am inclined t9 think that the meeting was very large ly made up of men who have been on strike for some time. l don't think Ii will change the situation in the least In fact, I don't believe the engineers and firemen want to strike. On the orhel hand, I believe the trend is in the otael direction. It all looks to lne like in spired stuff, the end of dying si-ua
 tion. The strikers have burned then
 bridges behind them and are trying tt bolster up the situation bq just sucl things as this. They have worked it a points in the east where I have been re gently and they are working it here Railroad officials when they heard o MT. Lovelrs statement expressed satis l faction, but declared they were Soiri on with their preparations in order |
 meet situation which might be create 1 by even a small number of engineer
 and firemen failing to report for worf
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
WHAT PRESIDENT WROTE
 SIMS ABOUT BRITISH NAVY

Washington. May 12.-A confidential cablegram from President Wilson to Rear Admiral Sims in London, sent during the war. was read to the senate naval in vestigating committee today by Secretary Daniels. It expressed surprise that the British admiralty had failed to use Great Britains great naval superiority effectively against the submarines and called on Admiral Sims for comments and suggestions based on indepennent thought" and without regard to .'judg- ments of any one on that side of the wa ter
 The admiralty was helpless to the point of panic in the face of the sub marine situation. the message said.
 Every plan We suggest they reject for some reason of prudence" Mir. Wilson added. "In my view this is not time for prudence. but for boldness even at the cost of great losses"
 In conclusion. President Wilson asked Admiral Sims to advise him as he would give advice eff you were running a navy of your own.''
 Admiral Sims reply. said Secretary Daniels who presented the president message in connection with the answer to Sims charges against' the navy de partment's conduct of the war. was 's long telegram of generalties of what th' British admiralty was doing"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
CARRANZA EVACUATED
 MEXICO CITY FRIDAY

Mexico City, May 12, via Dalas.-The Carranza government evacuated Mexico City Friday morning and the advanced forces of the revolutionists led by Gen eral Pablo Gonzalez entered the capital that afternoon. General Alvaro Obregon followed Sunday morning at the head of ten thousand troops. The occupation was .ffected with perfect order and there was no shooting in connection with the erar ge in government
 Carranze government officials were forced to abandon the city when they ieGned that 10000 revolutionist troops weer marching. on the town. Less than l ,000 troops at the capital are reported to have remained loyal to the Carranza gov4rnInt nt.
 General Ohregon, interviewed by an Associated Press representative at Tacu- bayl d suburb of Mexico City, declared that Mexican revolutionists officers had been given strict orders to prevent blood shed as far as possible. He said the lib- era lCcnstitutionalist leaders plan to set up 2 government to be guided by consti- tutIonsl methods The rebel leader said was also planned to hold free elections and to adopt friendly policy towards the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
EHV SOLDIERS APPLY FOR
 SERVICE IN GERMANY

Louisville. Ky. May l2.-Lager beer, increased salaries and decreased cost of lying in Germany. are the lures that at .racted 70 men of the First Division at .amp Zachary Taylor to apply for .ransfer to the American forces in Ger many. according to members of the de- tachment
 Soldiers returninr from Germany said sn American army privste's pay of s1 l day would buy him 1 400 'schooners' ,f beer A dollar is equal te l4e marks and a glass of beer costs one-tenth of a mark The finest Rhine wine. it is re- ported here. costs 15 marks quart. Ninety per cent. Of the soldiers former ly in Germany would return if they rould.~ said Seret. Donald McCraney. First Engineers.
 ~l am going 10 Germany to lower my cost Of living. asser.ed Regimental Supply Sergeant Charles Kleiner Six teenth Infantry. Pay that has the buying power of several hundred dol lars a month Is the attraction for me '
 Life on the Rhine is joyful for the American soldiers. according to return ing veterans who tell of weekend boat excursions on German rivers and week long trips Co European cities
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
BATTLE IN SENATE OVER
 REP. PEACE RESOLUTION

Washington, May 12.-President Will sons recent call to his party to stand : four square" on the treaty issue in the campaign played a prominent part today in the senate battle over the re- publican peace resolution Criticism and defense of the president was voiced, Senator Thomas, democrat, Colorado, being among those who assailed MT. Will sons position, declaring it meant-' dis solution" of the democratic party.
 The Colorado senator was opposing the peace resolution but he took occasion to express resentment against the imputa- tion which he declared the president placed upon senators Who had voted for treaty reservations that their action in- volved "dshonor."
 Defending the president, Senator Hitch cock of Nebraska, the administration spokesman, declared the president in his telegram to Oregon democrats had simply declared his devotion to the League of Nations and denounced the Lodge reservations''
 Senator Hitchcock charged that the re- publicans, in their outrageous delay on treaty, and not the president, had de- layed peace. The resolution, Mir Hitch cock declared, would not bring peace. but was futile in the certainty of an executive veto. It is a republican expe- dient he said, adopted by distracted leaders and an unconstitutional attempt to effect peace regardless of the treaty involving "dshonor" to America
 Debate was confined to Senators Hitch cock and Thomas. Tomorrow address es are planned by Senators Kellogg, re- publican. Minnesota, and Pomerene, dem- ocrat. Ohio
 Negotiations were had today between republicans and democratic leaders fo1 final vote tomorrow on the resolution No agreement could be reached, but witt the few speeches in prospect leaders thought the matter would be disposed oi not later than Friday. Senator Hitch cock argued that the presidents delinea ton of his fourteen points entailed z pledge" to support the league of nation: If,lo
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
MEETING OF CONNECTICUT
 RETAIL DRYGOODS ASSOCIATION

Hartford, Conn, May 12.-Members of the Connecticut Retail Drygoods Asso- citation, in session here tonight, heard an address by William r. Wlitmore, fair price commissioner for Connecticut, after which it was decided that low cost of living" lines of merchandise would be featured by the merchants. MT. Whit more urged cooperation of the drygoods men along this line, declaring that mer- chandise needed by the ordinary citi- zen and workingman" should be sold at the lowest possible margin of profit. He said the fair price commission was not interested in merchandise of the luxury class and that merchants could increase their profit percentage on such goods if necessary.
 Officers of the association were elected as follows:
 President, & c. Parker. Bridgeport vice president, Isador Wise, Hartford l secretary, E. V. Vedder, Jr., Hartford treasurer, c. A. Cook.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
NO CHANGE IN PROGRAM
 FOR CONFERENCE AT STA

Paris. May 12-There has been no change in the programme for the holding of the conference between the alliel and German representatives at Spa May 23. although reports of a postponement of the conference. originating in Berlin per sist, according to statement made at the foreign office here today.
 It was said that no definite request for change of date had been received from the German government, and that the belief prevails in official circles that it is improbable later developments may result in a postponement.
 The entente is considering whether or Not it will he necessary to have a full meeting of the allied delegates after the conference which is to take place be- tween Premier Lloyd George of Great ! Britain and NJ Millerand the French | prime minister, in order that the allie: 1 may fully agree as to the scope of thu dwiscussion before meeting the Ger 1 mans.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
OUTLINE OF DEFENSE IN
 ZIMMERMAN MURDED TRIAL

Springfield Mass. May 12-In a Ira matte recital Of the life of Jennie G. Zimmerman. on trial here for the murder 1f her cousin. Dr. Henry Zimmerman ln August z. 1919. Attorney William G. Nckrchnie this afternoon outlined the iefcnse which will he presented begin ninEe tomorrow when Miss Zimmerman riil take the stand following testi- money Ao he presented by three eye wit nesses of the shooting. Attorney Mc- kechnis's opening speech took up the en- tire afternoon session. the state having r-sicd its case juse before the noon re- r-ae
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
- - 5000 A YEAR FOR SECRETARY STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Hartford. Conn, May I2-The salary of Albert E. Meredith as secretary of tfa state board or education has been fixed Dy the board at S9.Deo year and ex- PeHses- ihis sum IS Sl-50o more than was pald ms predecessor Charles D. hine. Inc latter will receive pension of nearly s3.o0o. -
 Mi.n salary of ss,ooo a year Mfr. Mereoith VIII be the highest nsid admin lstratiVe ofhclal Of the statd The sal- ary IS only $500 less than that paid the chief justice of the Connecticut supreme court and equals the salaries paid as-o- ciate justices and judges .i the superior court It is s4.0eO more than the gov ernor receives
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
l50 VIOLATIONS OF PROHIBITION
 AMENDMENT IN THE STATE

HarforG. Conn. May 12.-Accordinr to information secured today, the Con nectlcut Temperance union claims to have reported more than 150 cases of alleged violation of the prohibition amendment othe prohibition enforcement director slnce January. In fact, H. H. Spooner. secretary of the union, says he has in the four months presented that number of complaints personally.
 MT Spooner also declares that an at tempt IS being made hy liquor interests to create an appetite for alcohol in children by the distribution of brandy drops. He says that 800 pounds of such candies were sent to Hartford from New York and that the union located 3SO pounds which it seized
 MT SDooner has no criticism of the working out of the amendment ue thinks the federal officers are doing tbei, best for enfor cement
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
DEFENSE OF JAMES J. BOsDAS
 HEAD INT. NEWS BUREATr T%e

Boston, May 12.-CounseI for James J: Bosdan, hear of the International News Bureau, Inc. under arrest here charged with the larcen5y of public rec ords from the Bureau of Investigation or the department of justice, issued a statement statement today asserting that the papers seized by federal officers la Monday were obtained by Bosdan in an entirely proper way
 The statement says:
 An examination of the alleged stolen papers now in the United States attor- ney's office discloses that they are not the original records, that they are unsign- ed' that they appear to be carbon copies ana there is no mark to identify them as government reports.
 At the proper time and place my client will show that these records were obtained in an entirely proper and legitimate way"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
BoLsHEvIKI ARE DIGGING IN
 TO THE EAST OF KEY

Warsaw. May 12 CBy the A. P).-Ths bolsheviki are reported to be digging h along the line east of Kiev and reorgan- iging their forces. Artillery fighting is continuing across the Dnieper.
 An official statement announces fur ther Ukrainian successes in Podolia. ths advancing forces along the Odessa rail- road having occupied kniazepol.
 A thousand prisoners were taken by the Poles and Ukrainians in combing the co, ntry west of the Dnieper in the region of CzecZyca-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13

Washington May 12.-Reports of pro rrsss in the political organization of the new Mexican revolution were received here today but the situation of the de- ao-.d president Carranza, remained un- defined
 u.snatches from Vera Cruz said he was 6rhtinr or revolutionists at a point B-a- san Marcos about half way between fhe capital and Vera Cruz, but no re- port. official or otherwise. came from Mexico City to contradict claims Of revolutionary agents in the United states that he had been captured.
 The las, word received by the state aaoartment from the embassy at Mexico ,.itv was a report dated May 9. but com rnunication by wireless has been estab- nsbed and instructions sent to the ,.e.--. a.a0aires to communicate fully.
 The despatches received related to the strht of Carranza. who was reported to have taken with him 27.oo0,o0G pesos in government funds.
 ruis cabrera. chief of Carranza' s -.ttnaf is once member of the official family who appears to have escaped by irarpendent route. According 10 the rev ofutionists Cabrera covered his depar- ture from the capital for three days by leaving written statement for news raper men who were in the habit of see ing him every day. He was stopped by the revolutionists at Chihuahua, they .sd but permitted 10 continue to the American frontier and upon the instruc- lions of General Obregon, offered money Cor his expenses.
 The addition of Matamoras. opposite Brownsville Texas. 10 the list of rebel controlled towns. was reported to the evolutionary agents here. Their re- DOT. said also that Antonio Nillaresl .1n- a political exile, was on his way to Monterey to assume charge.
 The revolutionary agents here admit .sf that until Carranza and his followers .-rre accounted for and General Manue lieruez and his small command west sf I-pato disposed of, there would re- main the neuclei of a counter revolution 10th revolutionary agents and govern 1er- officials continued also 10 watch fol -ers from Tampico oil region that would definitely ix the attitude nf Manuel Pa aer who has dominated Vt district fo s0rne years Reports regarding his attl .uda were stfl conflicting but there wa anparent a disposition both by American euriness men with interests there ant sv government officials and revolutionary ,zrnts Co regard Pslaez's failure to b
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
DISCUSSION OF ANTHRACITE MINERS WAGES RENEWED

Washington. May 12-The sub-scaIs Committee of anthracite miners and op- siators before Secretary of Labor Wilson tonight resumed their discussions looking to an adjustment of demands for wage in- ereases by the anthracite miners equal to ih.ieases recently granted bituminous mirers.
 The conference. which began yesterday after weeks intermission on account of the absence of John L. Lewis. president of the United Mine Workers. was expect. ed to move forward rapidly with the re- turn of the mine workers chief to pzr- ticipation in the deliberations of the com mittee.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
BOsTON MAN INDICTED FOR
 THE LARCENCY OF SI24.Ioo

Boston. May l2-William F. Stone former treasurer of the Embossograph Products Company. who was arrested in Nrw York last night. was indicted by the suffolk County grand jury today for larceny of ti2a1oo
 of this amount. it is chairged Stone took StO GOO from the Embossograph Company xti 500 from the New England Guaranty Company S2sssi from the Federal Finance Company. S24.s59 from the Massachusetts Trust Company and Sli.a32 from the Industrial Finance Company -r .-. --~
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
APPEAL TO SUPREME COUNCIL
 BY CHRISTIANS OF cILIcTA

Washington. .Mhy I2.-christians of Cilieia have appealed to the supreme council against the reported decision of the allies to maintain Turkish soyereiEn- ty over Cilicia-
 The appeal. made public here today by the Armenian National Union. was sign ed by Armenians. Greeks syriaus. Chaideans. Assyrians. Jacobites. and called attention to the massacre Of 30.- 900 Christians al Marash It declared that the 275.oo0 Christians remaining in Cilicia would 'Tn no way accept the Turkish tyrRDnical rule"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
TO COMBAT INTERFERENCE BY
 UNION TRUCKMEN AND OWNERS

New York. May 12.-Representatives of the combined commercial interests of the city met today and completed an organization to combat interference with freight movements to and from piers and railroads by union truckmen and truck owners who have refused to handle non union goods or any merchandise ship ped by firms which do not employ union labor
 Colonel F. A. Molitor. formerly of the Second Engineers. A. F. F.. was chosen chairman. It was said the machinery of the organization would be set in mo- tion this week. No announcement was made of the methods to be used. It was announced yesterday, that one plan would be to start an independent truck ing company with several hundred vehi- cles
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-13
LICENSE OF FEDERAL FLOUR
 COMPANY, BOSTON, REVOKED

New York, May 12.-The license of the Federal Flour Company of Boston was revoked here today for failure to re- port change In their address or giving false information by erroneous address in their seeking application for such H- cense," according to Julius H. Barnes, United States wheat director