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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
SAYS PERFORMERS" ARE TO
 WORK AGAINST TOBACCO

Atlantic City, N. J., June 1S.-"Threats" by "reformers" to legislate tobacco out of the country were reported to the con- vention of the Tobacco Association of the United States here today by G. F. Webb its secretary-treasurer. He said it did not constitute being an alarmist to real ize that a serious danger confronts the tobacco trade.
 ''The professional reformers must have employment and now they have elected to attack tobacco" he said, calling upon his colleagues to fight the anti-tobacco move ment before it is too late Tins, he said, should be done by counteracting propa- ganda designed to prejudice the public against the use of the weed
 These officers were elected: President. T. NJ Darlington, Richmond. Va; vice presidents. H. F.. Spillman. Huntington, w Va, W. T. Reed, Richmond, Va, w T. Clark, Wilson, \. c. 1; secretary treasurer, c. E. Webb, Winston Salem. N. C.; west ern secretary, H. c. Lover, Louisville, Ky.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
SIX INSANE CONyIcTs
 ESCAPE FROM AsYLUh

Trenton. N. J.. June 1s.-Six insans convicts escaped tonight from the crim. inal insane building at the New 'erse, state hospital by saving thnoLS the bars of a window at the end of a corridor on the first floor and jumping short dis tance to the round. Two were quickly recaptured in wood near by but tho others are still at large.
 The men recaptured were Roy Wander. slice of Gloucester county. charged witt arson, and Edward Loeffel of Hudsor county who was sentenced to 25 year. in prison for killing his brother about 1e years ago.
 The men who are still at large art William Stratton. William Burk. William Munson and William T. Smith. all of whom were transferred recently from ths New Jersey state reformatory at Rah- way.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
M'ADOO FORB|DS HIS NAME
 GOING BEFORE CONVENTION

Teleeraph Delegateaarge Shouse of Kansas That His De cision Not to Permit Presentation of His Name at the San Francisco Convention For Democratic Presidential Nom nation s revocable the Path of Duty Seems to Be Clear and Unmistakable"- Presidential Campaign Imposes Upon the Candidate Unavoidable Expenses (Which Am Unable to Assume, and Which Do Not Want My Friends to Assume"-700 Delegates Said to Re Favorable to Modification of the Volstead Act
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
MAKING TRNP TO WEDDING
 IN ALL-METAL AIRPLANE

Central Park, N, Y, June 1S-John M. Larsen and c. F. Redden of New York left here today in an all-metal air plane to attend a wedding June g in Omaha, Neb.
 The plane was piloted by Bert Acos- ta. It will stop en route at Dayton and Chicago, where Captain Eddie Ricken- packer will board it.
 The plane carried a wedding cake three feet in diameter and about IS in- ches high.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

into the towns and cities. Disrespect of the law and the bribery of state and federal agents of enforcement are every where in overwhelming evidence. In place of the harmless light wines and beers we have the increasing use of the harmful liquors in illicit trade.
 The democratic party is going to call halt on this and rescue the country from the hands of a fanatical minority whose numerict% weakness is shown ev- cry time they attempt a separate fight. The platform will be clear, fundamental ly democratic, progressive. I hope, brief. It will embody one sentiment which ought to be taught in every schoolhouse in the United States-that is, respect for the president of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
FOUND DEAD IN BATHROOM OF THE HOME OF A FRIEND

Port Chester, N. Y, June 1S.-Henry Humphrey Parsons, Yale graduate of 1913 and a former Harvard law student, was found dead today in the bathroom of the home of Arthur Hogan, a friend, at Purchase, near here He had been shot through the head and a revolver from which one shot had been fired lay near the body.
 While the police declared their belief that Parsons had killed himself, bruis- es on the body which seemed not to have been self-inflicted and a blood stained handkerchief found in the room brought further investigation.
 Parsons was employed by a New York law firm. He was of independent means, according to a member of the firm.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
FENCE FOR STOLEN
 FLIvERS" CONVICTED

New York, June 1S.-Reputed by the police to be fence for stolen f1ivvers," most of which were shipped to the south, George D. Jones, Jr, of Manhattan, to- day was found guilty in Brooklyn of criminally receiving stolen goods During his trial Assistant District Attorney Pe- ters declared Jones had received $20, 900 from one person alone indisposing of automobiles.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
PENN. AMERICAN LEGION
 IN SECOND CONVENTION

Allentown. Pa, June 1s.-Anid enthu siastic scenes the department of Pennsyl vania. American Legion. opened it's sec ond annual convention here today.
 Pittsburgh was unanimously chosen -af the meeting place for the 1921 conven- tion.
 Former members of the Twenty-eiehtl division won all the posts Of honor at tht election of officers this afternoon.
 Strong resolutions with regard to thu escape or Grover Bergdoll. the slacksr and the soldiers bonus legislation are ex. pected to be adopted at tomorrow's ses. sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
SOVIET RUSSIA RECALLS
 AMBASSADOR MARTENS

Washington, June IS (By the A. P).- Ludwig c. A. K. Martens, who for more than fifteen months has been in the United States as the self-styled Russian soviet ambassador, has been recalled by the soviet authorities, it was learned to- night in official circles.
 Martens confidential secretary, San ford Nuorteva, left the United States several weeks ago by way of Canada and now is believed to be attending the conferences being held in England by Gregory Krassin, bolshevik minister of commerce, it was said tonight by depart ment of justice officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
WEATHER PREVENTS FIRST
 TEST RACE OF SHAMROCK "

Sandy Hook, N. J.. June 1S - The weather conditions today proved to ps unfavorable for the trial race arranged by Sir Thomas Lipton between his cup challenger Shamrock " and the g me- ter yacht and the first test was postpon- ed until tomorrow at p. m.
 The yachts only went out under tow for a sail stretching spin and then re- turned to their anchorage
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
DULUTH CALLS FOR TROOPS,
 FEARING ANOTHER OUTBREAK

St Paul, Minn., June 1S-Fearing a further outbreaw Saturday night ia Du- luth. wher three negroes were lynched Tuesday night, officials there appealed to Governor Burnquist tonight to send troops to patrol the streets. Fourteen negroes are still in jail, and threats have been made against them, it is said.
 The governor immediately ordered F battery and a machine gun detachment
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
LIQUID FUELS MAY
 REPLACE HIGH PRICED COAT

Atlantic City. \. j.. June lS.-The in. crease in the cost of coal production and distribution will inevitably bring about the substitution of liquid fuels for coal ir the firing of furnaces. Dr. W. x. Best or Long Island City. \. r.. today told the point convention of the American Dror FeFge association and the Drop Forge supply association. Coal tars and other l'quid fuels are proving successful unde, the test of experience. he added.
 Holiinshead x. Taylor of Philadelphis was re-elected president of the Drot Forge Supply association.
 Fred Barnicol of Indianapolis wal chosen president of the American Dror Forge association.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
BANKERS ELECT OFFICERS IN
 SESSION AT EASTERN POINT

Groton Conn.,, June 18.-Bankers from many parts of the state attended the opening session of the Bankers Associa- tion at Eastern Point tonight. The prin- cipal business was the election of officers for the year, which resulted as follows:
 President, Frank G. Vibberts, New Rrotain; vice president, Frank N. Clark, Derby; secretary, c. E. Hoyt, South NorwaIk: treasurer, Fred M Cowles, Wallingford. The following executive committee was named: W. Perry Curtiss, New Haven, chairman; Horace B. Mer- win Bridgeport; Frank D. Hallock, Winsted; Howard H. Warner, Middle town; R. E. Chambers, Ansonia.
 banquet followed the meeting and the business of the convention will be re- suned tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
HEAVY DAMAGE BY STORM
 IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT

Plain7eld. Conn. June ls-No Inn. storm in many years has done SO nuct damage to crops apparently as the pres. ent one. Lowlands in many districts. oi eastern Connecticut have been flooded drowning out the late planted crops sucl as corn and potatoes. All planting wal very late and crops had got a good star before the rain. Many farmers will re. plant. but hundreds Of acres Of potztoef will have to be given up as seed and fer. tilizer cannot be obtained quick enough
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
A. F. OF L. REFLECTS SAMUEL
 GoMPERs FOR SETH TIME

Montreal, June 1S.-The American Federation of Labor again expressed its confidence in the leadership of Samuel Gompers, its veteran president, when 1t reelected him today for the thirty-ninth time at it's fortieth annual convention here. and returned to office his entire administrative cabinet.
 His election was virtually unanimous. The only delegate who voted against him was James A. Duncan, of the Seattle Central Labor Council, leader of the progressive wing of the federation.
 The delegates gave the elderly labor leader a tremendous ovation when he de- clared:
 "I accept the call to duty and I will obey" He was much affected by the demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

to proceed to Duluth at once, and they will arrive early tomorrow. The troops comprise 101 meE and four officers.
 Sheriff Magic, over the long distance telephone, told Adjutant General w. F. Rhinow here that he had received reports that an organized attempt would be made Saturday night to storm the St Louis county jail in an effort to lynch the four teen negroes being held in connection with an alleged assault pon a II year old girl at Duluth Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
JOHNSON HAS CLEARED
 HIS MIND OF POLITICS

Chicago, June 1S.-Senator Hiram Johnson, accompanied by Mrs. Johnson, arrived in Chicago today from Washing ton en route to California. He refused to make statement on the political situa- ton.
 T have cleared my mind of politics completely" he said. T have nothing at all to say. I am going to my home in California, sit on the front porch and look down into the bay. Maybe after have sat there a while, I will make a statement"
 MT. and Mrs. Johnson will depart Sun day night.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
OBITUARY.
Commodore Thcodnric Pnrt.-

Annapolis. Md, June 1s.-Commodor, Iheodoric Porter. |. s. \. Cretired). died al the naval hospital here today after ar l~ilness ~ or Iour months of pe-niciou. anaemia. He was son of the late Aa. miral David D. Porter. was p-rafluated from the naval academy in the class of 1870 and was transferred to the retirc6 list in 1908. He was 74 years old. -
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
To Form New Polish Cabin.,

Warsaw. June 1S.-Premier skulski whose cabinet rendered it's resignation Or June 10. has declined the task of fornsn. a new one in letter to President PSi. sudski On the proposal of the president of the diet. President Pilsudski has oo1. ided the task to Deupty John Broiski president of the national labor partv, -
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
100000 FRENCH WAR ORPHANS
 TO PARADE FOURTH OF JULY

Paris, June 1S.-Thirty thousand of the 100000 French war orphans support ed wholly or in part by America will pa- rade in review on July before the American ambassador. Hugh c. Wallace. and high French officials in the Place De La Concorde. This demonstration has been arranged in gratitude for Americas part in the war and also in war relief work.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
I4 YEARS FOR CoMPLICIrY
 IN MURDER OF FNRIGH7

Chicago. June. lS.-James Tinci. s.u. fenced to II years in the penitentiary. fo, complicity in the murder Of Maurice E,n. right, the labor leader was today denied a new trial by Judge Sabath in th, criminal court Viaci was found ruIIt, of driving the automobile from whici Enright was slain.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
IMPORTANT AT ALL TIMES

important at all times Today the solicitation new business application publicity the important work sabizing demand for commodities perhaps unavailable increased demands
 the buyer and wins his possible who looking trade opportunities.
 by The Bulletin which be- the and people daily.
 During past appeared in the of The day.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
AN oLD-TIME CONDUCTOR
 CHARGED WITH THEFT

Milwaukee, Wis, June lS.-Patriclz Callahan. one of the oldest conductors on the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. and three other Milwaukee business men were arrested today on charges of con- spring to defraud the government through the theft and sale of railroad tickets.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
MEXICO TO STOP LABoRERs
 COMING TO UNITED STATES

Mexico City, June 1S.-Plans are being made to stop the immigration of Mexican labores to the United States, accoding to Gilberto Valenzuela, sub-secretary of the interior, in an interview published in Ex- celsior today.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Deaths in Alle<hany county, Pa, as result of automobile accidents. have av- eraged more than one a day so far this month. The twentieth victim was report ed yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

The rattle of pans and dishes in the kitchen sounds better to a hungry man than classical music.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
WATER POWER BILL AMONG
 EIGHT SIGNED BY PRESIDENT

Failed to Sign the Joint Resolution Repeating Most of the War Time Laws-No Explanation of the Delay in Announc- ing the Presidents Approval of the Water Power Meas ure Was Made-Bis Not Signed Failed to Become Law Under the Usual Practice
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
PRICK PERSONAL ESTATE
 IS PLACED AT s75,5oO, ,Oo0

Pittsburgh, Pa. June 1s.-Appraisers of the eS.ate of the late Henry c. Prick filed their report with the register of wills here today. The valuation of the person. al estate is placed at 77.500.000. which includes stockholdings valued at $49, ,15O,- 211.90.
 Nearly 15 O0O OOo ac-es in Cara5o ,-o
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Cupid sometimes gratis a peach on an old shrub.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Nearly 15.0Oo 900 acres in Canada are devoted to wheat growing.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

For the first time in the history of Delaware river launchings, steamship has taken the water with full steam up and ready for her trial trip The shin was the 12,S00-ton cargo carrier Johr Jay, launched sidewise at the Pusev & Jones yard, Gloucester
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Coal at s15 a ton is here, brtuminous coal at that-and will go higher mine owners and railroad men declared at Pittsburgh. This means an increase of 400 per cent over the price as fixed when the government first began price fixing in August, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Fathers in Lond Island Sound near Bayville, L. l., were given scare when a shark, described as tn feet to twelve feet long, made its appearance and drove them from the water.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Less than per cent. of the 26,63o acres seeded to wheat in Pennsylvania nave been abandoned since last fall, the state Department of Agriculture has an- nounced.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Paris fashion leaders in an attempt o make their capital the Mecca of mas ,ullne' as well as feminine styles, have ieclded that colors must be introduced Il evening attire.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Because of the strike of marine wire less operators it is expected that the departure from New York of the Maure- tanla, scheduled to sail on Saturday, will be delayed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

The Baltimore & Ohio has extended it's embargo on ports to soft coal, effectvie at midnight next Tuesday. Permits for bringing coal to it's piers at Curtis Bay were withdrawn.
Evening journal., 1920-12-21
Child Slavery In DeIa1Uure
tFrom The Lancaster Examinerl

Most OF us thought that slavery had
been Completely, finally and etern2lly
abolished in the United States when
the forces OF the Confederacy sue
cumbed after four years OF bitter ana
bloody warfare. But IL seems now
that we were mistaken. Limited slav-
cry Of a most revolving nature is still
practiced in the United Statcs-no far
ther from our own doors that Della
ware,
The state of Delaware is backward
about many things. Child labor laws
and other protective measures are un-
known there; but the Masters, Ap-
prentices and Employees Law" dating
back to the time OF the Georges in
England. Is still in force. Under its
provisions friendless children may be
"bound out" 10 foster parents, prac-
tically as slaves. So Wretchedly are
most Of them treated that OF those
examined by a special investigator
who has recently completed a survey
in the State. iS7 per cent. were found
TO be Predetermined and 1863 per cent.
retarded. The provisions Of this law
are so strict that the person TO whom
a child is bound out has absolute
power over it until IL becomes OF age
II frequently happens that the class OF
people who take these children WORK
J them almost beyond endurance in
/ fields and farms, and then whip them
savagely when they falter or com
/ plain.
Another interesting fact brough
out in this Investigation was IN,
number OF children sent TO this semi
slavery by so-called charitable insti
tntlOns in other States. Of course thi
is an easy way for an institution [,
dispose OF homeless children, but !,
Evening journal., 1920-12-21
The Railroad Problem
Chairman kruiischnits Diagnosis and Prescription

duce operating expenses 10 pre-war
costs or better, In recognition OF thu
generous Increases In wages granted
by public regulating bodies.
The function OF railroad In TO
run trains TO supply ton and passen-
ger miles for sale 10 It's patrons. la
1917 a total or 1893 men In all de-
partments were employed to run L.
100000 train miles: In 1919, ,T33 were
employed, an Increase OF 24A per cent.
TO produce the same output.
%. BY conserving suel and saving
life, limb and property through
greater care and stricter observance
OF rules and regulations. Payments for
loss and damage 10 freight increased
from %S,O0OOO0 In 1917 TO over St0i,-
600 900 In 1919, or si0OO0,OOO more than
1t should have been after allowing for
8 per cent. fall in traflc volume and
100 per cent. Increase in value OF com
mOdties.
AS your valued cooperation since
March 4, 1920, has made It possible TO
break up the worst congestion, per
maps, that has ever frozen the traffic
streams throughout the country, let
us attempt TO evaluate what has been
done. II is asserted the greater move
ment and heavier loading Of freight
cars over the corresponding results
for 1919 cOnstructively added 100000
cars TO the equipment OF the carriers,
or about 30 per cent. At present prices
IL would cost S2.50OOOO, 900 to build
10000 cars; and it would require
600O miles OF yard and sidetracks,
costing 5000 1000, on which 10 stand
them. The annual interest and main
tenance cost would be:
Interest, at per cent. on
cost OF cars. rs................Si $50 900 900
Interest, at per cent. on
cost OF tracks. ks......... t200000U
Depreciation, at per cent.
on cars ................... iOOOOOOOO
Maintenance OF cars. ....... i700O0O0O
Maintenance Of track. ....... S,0OOOOO
100000
or 81 10000 per day, all OF which you
have escaped paying, through making
better use OF existing equipment"
] Boston News Bureau.
Evening journal., 1920-12-21

N. Y-Beforo Merchanis' Assocla.
tlon, Chairman Kruttschnitt OF South.
ern Pacific said IN part. Immediate
transportation relief can be had by
more intensive use OF existing facill-
ties. This requires earnest efforts OF
yourselves, carriers and employees to
replace old methods and abuses born
OF unrestralned competition by new
ones, the products OF regulated com
petition.
you can help amongst other ways
Il. By continuing the splendid Co
operation accorded the railroads since
their return TO their owners, which
readily solves problems otherwise un-
sOlvable.
"2 BY repeating avs limiting
length OF freight trsi-Is and cOmpell-
ing employment OF unnecessary men.
%. By canceling regulations lmpos-
ing punitive overtime pay, which puts
a premium on inefllciency.
THE carriers can help:
1. BY increasing capacity OF ex-
isting lines by reducing curves and
grades.
-. BY conserving fuel through
educating enginmen and use OF inn
proved devices.
"3. BY replacing obsolete. locomO-
tlyes. shops and tools by modern. ones
matters OF supreme Importance on
account OF great increases In wages.
-. BY eliminating every ounce OF
useless deadweight in locomotives and
cars, remembering it costs just as
much TO haul a. ton Of redundant
wood and iron as to haul ton OF dry
goods
20. By reducing delays at terminal.
and in transit through provision oi
more second tracks, passing sidings
and terminals.
&C. BY extended use OF power dc
vices for handling freight and other
labor-saying devices
~. BY promoting common use OF
tracks and terminals wherever prac-
ticable.
Employees can help:
"i. BY Increasing and ever increas
ing production in all departments o.
railroad service.
so BY loyal, earnest effort TO re.
Evening journal., 1920-12-21
DELcHTwn. COLLEGE Function

ONE OF the most delightful Of the many educational
" functions held in Delaware this year was the fare
well dinner given by II. Rodney Sharp to the faculty
students and speciayinvited friends OF Delaware Coege
in the OF that institution Newark last evening
By the token OF the peasanest features OF that
dinner was the presentation to Mr. sharp by the students
Of silver loving cup.
Mr. sharp is an aumnus Of Delaware College. In addi-
on he has been serving chairman OF it's committee
on grounds and buildings since Pierre s dupont became
Interested in the college and nauguraed its era Of re-
uvenston He has devoted much time TO the affairs Of
the college and has contributed largely from his own
private fortune for its betterment
Next month Mr. sharp will start tour OF the world
II probably will last year two During his absence
the work that he has been doing will be placed in compe
tent hands and the constructive and beneficial policy
that ne has established will be adhered TO-
While he is away, Mr.. Sharp may be assured OF on,
thing II is that he will have among his thousands o
well wshers no group that will wish him a greater
measure OF health and happiness from his journey thar
win the students Of Delaware College TO whom he PLAYED
so delightfuTy, the role Of host last evening.
Evening journal., 1920-12-21
HrCnNEsouE BUNK.

ID REPRESENTATIVE CLAUDE KITCHN, OF North Caro-
Ina is quoted asserting that during the last four
the corporations and mi lonaires have pundered
and pronteered upon the poor the extent OF nifty br on
dollars.
Fifty billion dollars is practically double the war debt
OF fhe United States
When Mr.. Kchin asserts that corporations and mill
lionaires have pundered the poor" to the extent OF
double the amount OF the United states war debt he Is
giving the country pretty idea OF the kind Of
man the Democratic party kept its leader in the House
Of representatives when that party was In power
He also gives TO the country pretty good justification
for retiring that party from power and putting in control
party whose leaders are careful OF their public
utterances
Evening journal., 1920-12-21
With the PdrdgrdpheB

The place to examine applicants for immigration is the
port OF embarkaon thereby saving the unnt the return
Journey acroos the Atlantic-Boston Transcript
There a good American note at Geneva Saturday
when Canadian delegate told the Leaguers that neither
Canada nor the United states would allow interference In
their internal anairs-rroy N. " Times.
The successful opposition to Article rested on the
fact that the latter imposed on members the League
burden which the United states believed Il ought NOT IA
assume, though other States have assumed H. The rea
test OF Article X, II 1t is retained in the covenant will
come when some members political independence ant
territorial integrity threatened and the Council ask
the other members TO supply force with which TO res
train the aggressor.-New York Tribune