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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
INDUCEMENTS FOR ELECTION
 IRREGULARITIES N PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. 7.-TEe federal grand jury which has been investigating alleged irregularities in the thirty-iirst congressional primary election last May today completed its work by harsing down down indictments against 40 pel- sons, including Charles Anderson member of the Pittsburgh city council and a republican leader in the first ward.
 The entire registration board of the first district of the second ward also IS included in the report of the jury, while others indicted are men who for years have conspicuous fgIres in the politics of the section. known as "rhe Strip.
 East week the jury returned indict- ments aganist P. J. Sullivan. city magistrate and an unsuccessful candi- date for the republican nomination for congress. It also indicted many election officials, who, with the persons indicted today, will bring the total to Sl.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
GENERAL EDWARD sCHULZE
 RETIREs WITH s1,25O PENSION

Hartford Conn, Dec. 7.-The state b ,ard of. control at its meeting this aft e.noon placed Brigadier Gcneral Edward S hulze assistant adjutant general. c. N. c.. on the retired list with a pension of .25o year.
 Brigadier General Schulze is a native O Germany He came to this country in ssrly manhood and enlisted as a private in the First Regiment, c. N. G., in 1872. and was promoted by successive steps to first lieutenant, captain, major and colo nd By a special act of the general as- semhly. on his retirement from the com mand of the First Regiment, he was rais- I'd to the rank of brigadier general.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
STARVATION IS THREATENING
 zOo.coo.eso iS NORTH CHINA

New Yerk. Dee 7.--At least 2o.oao.eoH people will dc of starvation in Nor China this winter unless help in u1frecs- dcnted quantities reaches inc sifirken area. according io word rcceissd asrt to- day by the Christian Herald from itf Pelling Correspondent.
 Pointing out that only a month ago the estimates placed the number Of Tersons affected from 30.Oc0.ooo to 4o.O0o. 900. The correspondent said that further surveys in isolated districts show atsleast 5o,oo0.- GOO directly involved. -.-
 The people are now dying by thou sands. and we are jrst in the beginning o. the winter" he added.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

president of a commission 10 prepare for congress a general system of cooperative marketing.
 Cooperative marketing also was dealt with in house bills. one by Represen- tative Christopher. republican. South Ds- kota, proposed 10 revive the United States Grain Corporation as the machin- cry to handle the farm surplus.
 All of the measures dealing with re- lief for farmers were designed. their proponents declared, tc aid fhe consum- CT as well as the producer. but the urban members were not overlooking orPartn- mites 10 render assistance by ierisia- ton where possible to the businesses Of finance and manufacturing through the changes in the federal reserve act and banking laws
 Objections of Senators Lodge and Glass today blocked considerable of The pending resolution direction revival of the war finance corporation and the ex- tension of more Ebcral credits 10 form [ CTS by the reserve banking system Sem ator Lodge said the time had not been given for senators 10 study the propo- sition and suggested that manufacturers of New England were having the same difficulty as the farmers in obtaining needed credit
 Senator Gronna said tonight that as soen as the testimony taken In the hear. ings by his committee was printed and placed in the hands Of the senate Q, would press for consideration ot the res
 olution.
 The resolution now Is on the senat,
 calendar and can be called up al an,
 time by unanimous consent. or by major tr vote of the senate
 The senate agricultural committe
 which reported the resolution In th meantime will resume hearings tomorros with a view on devising other remedia
 legislation for the producers Tobacc
 men from Virginia are expected 10 b ieard tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY TO WAR
 AGAINST TYPHUs IN EAST

Geneva Dec. 7.-(By the A. PD- War against typhus in the Near East oc- ru2ied the attention of the league as- sernbly this morning to the exclusion Of virtually all else. The debate was wide spread in its scope, the representatives Of all climes and races taking part.
 Sir George F. Foster, of the Canadian delegation, made a ringing appeal to the world to stamp out the dread disease which is gradually over Europe. Others who spoke represented India, China, Per sia, Norway. Spain. France, Great Brt- ain. Holland and Rumania.
 A large part of the s250,O00 requested 10 set the campaign in motion was pledg- ed. and the committee which will be ap- pointed to get the balance will probably succeed without much difficulty. This is regarded as triumph for the assembly over the council which had twice appeal ed for these funds without success.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
MILITARY sLACKERs DENIED
 CITIZENSHIP PAPERS

New York. Dec. 7.-More than twenty young men seeking final citizenship pa- pers in the Bronx supreme court today. were denied the privilege by Justice Tierney because they had claimed cxem- ption from military service during the war on the plea that they were aliens.
 If you were not willing tA fight for this country during the war; Justice Tinerney told them. You certainly are not entitled now to enjoy citizenship in itr
 The youths hung their heads as they left the court room.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY
 PROCLAIMs DANZIG FREE CITY

Berlin, Dec. T.-The constituent as- sembly of DanZig has proclaimed itself the parliament of the free city under the title of "Volkstag." with powers to en- act legislation until 1923. A majority of the socialists independent socialists and Poles voted aganst this decision and then left the hall, taking no further part in the proceedings.
 pr. Sahm. the former burgomaster, has been elected president of the senate and is thus the first president of the free city of Danzig.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
CLARA SMITH IN TOWN
 ACROSS MEXICAN BORDER

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 7.-Sheriff orn- dohff of Fl Paso today sent the following telegram to Sheriff Garrett at Ardmore, Okla:
 Have reliable information that Clara Smith is in Mexican town near the border. It will cost some money to get her across. Can you send a man down here?'
 The Fl Paso sheriff has not received reply from the message.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
NOT TO
 BE INVITED TO RETURN

Paris. Dec. 7.-The Athens government, according to the Temps, has decided not to send an official delegation to Ex-King Constantine inviteing him to return to Greece, but will merely send a despatch informing him the result of the plebis cite, thus leaving to Constantine the re- sponsibility of the initiative II the mat ter of hs return. The Greek governments position. adds the Temps, is due to the allies last note.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
CREEKS IN CoNsTANTINOPLE AT
 F ODDS WITH ATHENS GOVT

Constantinople. Dec. 6.-The Greeks here are virtually in a state of war with the Athens government. Officers loyal to Constantine are being assailed in the beer-shops and maltreated in other plac- es. Constantines portraits are being torn down and trodden on.
 There have been bosterous demon strations outside the Greek legation, thousands of persons protesting against the return of Constantine to the throne of Greece. Numerous dismissed Veni- zelist officers are applying to the French army for permission to enter the French service.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
JURY OUT IN THE CASE
 OF GEORGE g. BAcEEI

New York. Des. 5-The case George s Backer millionaire buiids tried on Q charge Of permrns h!rsei in testimony before the legislative errn- m.ttce Investigating the e1ild'nr trust wcri 10 the' jury at $ o'ciocl this afternoon.
 The jurors spent the day listening tt counsel for both s.des sum up and receiv- ing long charge iron the court. The summing up was marked by tart re. marks by opposing legal talent
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
WILSON TO GET NOBEL
 PEACE PRIZE DECEMBER 1(

Copenhagen, Dec. 7.--(By The A. P.) Announcement is made that the Nobel Peace Prize will be conferred on Pres ident Wilson of the United States on December io.
 The ceremony will be held, as usual, in the Norwegian Storthing, which awards the prize
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Review of the Tax Law, Passage of Budget Bill, and Loan to Armenia Is Opposed to Soldiers Bonus Bill While Favoring Aid For Disabled Veterans Urges Independence of the Phiippines-Ths House is Preparing For Prompt Action the Immigration Bill Effort is Being Made to Bring the Bill Before the House Thursday and Limit General Debate to Four Hours
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
TOBACCO WAREHoUsEMBN <
 ARE TO CLOSE. THEIR HOUSES

Wilson, N. Dec. 7::The warahouse- mems. Association of Eastern North Caro- lima announced today that it's members had decided to close all, their warehouses on Dec. IT for an indefinite period be- cause of the prevailing low prices for to- bacco This action will close cirtually the entire tobacco market in the eastern part of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS
 ei ~sta tc TO CARRY FIREARMS

Hartford. Conn, Dec. 7.--An unpree4- dented number of bl'si.ess men and wou- en of this city. as well IS persons not in business, who live, in isolated sections of the. city, have made application to Po- lice Chief Farrell to carry loaded revol- Yers for their protection. since the bur- glary and hold-up epidemic began about Nov. I. Since that date nearly 400 have applied for permission to carry firearms.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
 TOFOREFRONT IN CONGRESS

Members of the Ways and Means Commttee Will Today Dis cuss Legislative Program Consider Methods to Aid in Restoring Normal Business Conditions Commit tee Will Have Before It Wide Range of Proposals Large Number of Bills Offered in Senate and House With General Aim to Stimulate Business.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
LOOKS LIKE DEADLOCK
 ABOUT MINERS WAGES

Philadelphia, Dec. 7.-After another all day session the joint scale committee of the anthracite operators and mine workers adjourned today without taking any action on the demands of the hard coal miners for additional wage increas- es. While no official statement was is- sued regarding the discussion at today's conference 1t Is understood that little progress was made and the negotiations showed signs of drifting into another deadlock.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08
ON DEPORTATION
 OF LUDWIG c. A. K. MARTENS

Washington, Dec. 7.-Hearings on the deportation warrant against Ludwig c. A. A. K. Martens, Russian soviet represent ative in the United States, finally were concluded today with the presentation of oral and written arguments before Secre- tary Wilson the secretary is expected to announce his decision within a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Thieves in Stamford robbed the Pal ace Dress Shop in Atlantic street of good valued by Wolfe & Fishnan, pro- ? ietors. at sS,000. and from the safe which was jimnied were taken cash and papers of value.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

An amended jitney ordinance passed by tie board of aldermen of Derby week ago will go into effect today. It will keep jitneys off Main street between Minerva and Olivia street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Drunkenness continued to be principal cause of trial of enlisted men of the navy for assertion or overstayed leave during the last fiscal year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Out of total Of 54S army. officers in recent firing test at Camp Benning, Ga, 3SS qualified as experts, 99 sharpshooters and 5 marksmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Motion picture films that glorify crime or make criminal careers or adventures fascinating or alluring will henceforth be barred in Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

FaAOrable report on the Johnson bill prohibiting immigration into the United States for two years was ordered by the house immigration committee
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

4 huge demonstration in protest against 50 per cent. increase in the cost of food and clothing in the last month was held in, Vienna.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Great Britain and Japan were the only ones of the larger countries that took less goods from the United States in October than during the same month a year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

The injunction against the shipping board forbidding the sale of former Ger man passenger liners was set aside by the District of Columbia court of appeals.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

was received at London, presumably iron Esthonia.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Western Union Telegraph Go. lost it's fight for an injunction restraining the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. from removing it's telegraph wires from the railroads right of way, when the s lpreme court refused to review decision oi lower courts
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Arthur Henderson, who returned from Ireland after taking part in the investi- gations of the labor commission. said that after surveying the entire situation he believed the present momeIit offered ex- ceptional opportunity for q settlement.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

Indianapolis federal grand jury, began examination of witnesses regarding al legged violation of the prohibition law in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

The second cut in two weeks in the price of bread was announced in Cleve- land. Pound loayes are selling for 12- cents and one and one-half pound loaNes at 16 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

American Farm Bureau Federation at Indianapolis unanimously adopted a res olution calling upon congress to take im- mediate action for the relief of farm in- dustry, threatened with bankruptcy.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-08

American dollar was quoted at 16 francs 79 1-2 centimes on the Paris Bourse. Prices were reported irregular.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30

Jokes, WIN. Very unlike you! Merely
because you have grown a mustache
Is no reason why you should"
"one moment, SIR" broke In the
young man, and he drew out his card
case. MY name is Clinton-Richard
Clinton. am stranger In Denver"
ut won't do, won't do. WIN" irrl-
tably rejoined the older man. you've
changed great deal-wonderfu i'm
provement. But OF course it's all ow-
ing to your complete recovery. Never
saw you look so robust. There's res
onance in your voice It's no use af
fecting the Boston accent. You can't
disguise your voice"
"Slr, it is you who insist upon n
practical joke because of a fancied re.
semblance," declared the young man,
his blue eyes glinting with annoyance.
"Fancied" exclaimed the lady.
Il beg your pardon, madam" he re-
pied, and he presented his card to her.
"As you see, my name is Richard Clin-
ton l am on my way through to the
Coast and am stopping over in Denver
only for the change of cars"
"Ah, yes. to be sure" she murmured.
her eyes on his card. 80 stupid of us.
Pray pardon me a moment"
She turned her shoulder to him and
leaned forward to hand the card to her
portly companion.
oh! what can it be, Karl?" she
whispered. "See to have had cards
engraved! He really seems to be seri-
Gus, and it's so unlike him to joke. Can
1t be possible that his loss of meln-
ory-that it has failed entirely?"
The bushy eyebrows of the gentle
man came down over his keen eyes
and his face clouded with concern.
Possible! PossibIe!" he muttered.
"Amnesia - dissertation - secondary
personality! My dear, it's not only
possible; it's highly probablel And |
thought he was joking, poor boyi"
Hush Leave 1t to me. We must
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30
CHAPTER /.

VIII o. the WIsp.

Az he sauntered from the train In
the rear of the hurrylng crowd of his
fellow passengers there was nothing
peculiar In his appearance. His
clothes were In good taste, his manner
anlet and well-bred, his look intelli.
gent, pleasant and Indifferent. On the
whole he gave every Indication of be-
nag manly and attractive young gen
tiesnan. He walked with the resilient
step of an athlete in training-and In
his mid-twentles.
The gatekeeper told him where he
could check his suitcase. He started
across the arcade TO enter the depot.
From outside the iron fence an ele-
gantly dressed young fellow beside the
nearest train waved hand to him and
called Familiarity: Hello. old man!
Didn't know you were acknowledgement
abe deucew
The traveller, after a moments quiz
zlcai scrutiny, had started, on into the
depot without betraying the slightest
Aign of recognition. The young elegant
who had called to him flushed and bit
his lip. As quickly his shallow gray
brown eyes hardened and he recovered
ais Donchalant poise. With a swift
ness that was masked by the utter lack
Of hurry in his manner he slipped
ehrough the gate and across the arcade
into the depot.
The sight of the man he had ad-
dressed brought him to an abrupt halt
He turned aside behind a pillar and
pansedstp light cigarette. The tray-
elef was at the checking counter de-
posting his suitcase. Having re-
oeived his check he turned away with
the bearing of one who is In a strange
place with no particular desire TO do
anything.
Before he had taken half a dozen
steps he was rushed by mlddle-aged
man who might have passed for a pro-
moter or a clubman of rather pro-
pounced tastes. "Why, howdy. MIR.
Lowrie! Back in Denver again, / see.
and looking fit as a fiddle. Glad YOUR
stay east has done you so much good"
'You are slightly mistaken re-
Piled the traveller, ignoring the others
0utstretehed hand. II do not happen
30 be cemer-on, and / care neither
Cor a little game nor a gold brick,
Shank YOU"
He went out through the main exit
Of the old depot, leaving the man who
had accosted him agape and blankly
disconnected.
The traveller tensed with the upwell-
sng of his energy. He noted the line
Of taxlcabs drawn up outside the depot
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30
Ellen Richards. Chemist.

Intuition is the headlight pu'
woman's forehead uniquely lol T.
when woman lost common SeVse
Eden. Just a few females nave rs ~,
able to clutch at the skirts OF coll',n ~,
sense, and to retain its hard pan u ~
fulness. These have plunged ih.o nare
pan studies, and In the crucinle 4ss
evolved some good things ioi ,,ron
world. Among the number stanos t .Uto
Fl. S. Richards. chemist, born Id iy az
died In 1911, a skilled Instructor =
Massachusetts, Institute of TechnO,vs ,,,.
Not only was Ellen Richards d ou
list, but she was pure foou sAp phIs
Her books and pamphlets are Va'" .sgne
Among their titles are these ATOM
Chemistry of Cooking" "Conserr% IN.
by Sanitation" "The Cost OF o An
ness" and "Home Economies. nr.
honor to you, Ellen Richards. VIM III III.
sued the hard paths of practicm. !,
put unadorned by the jessathil'''
romance. .s
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30

The average yield of surplus W n
in 1919 was so pounds to cot ,s.or
honey bees. as estimated by the oo's Al.
of crop estimates, United sta,eS .on.
partmeut of agriculture. TINS . AZ
siderably above the average FIR
pounds in 1918, and of AIS pounIs i've
the five years 1913-1917. The relsg he
proportions in which the honey = 4.
last two years was marked ~, Il
dicated by 50 for extracted nome n,lk
for comb honey. and 10 for Inc, %
honey. About one-third Of the pioSs
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30
Will Lowrie and the missing
bonds.
CTo BE CONTINUED
Unfortunate Sermons.


A prison chaplain, new to his duties
congratulated his audience in the
prison chapel upon the Iargeness Of
the congregation. Still another prison
chaplain, known for his bluntness M
speech, began his address--it was care
fully typewriter and had been deIiy-
cred in federal prison in southern
stately apologizing for his absence
the Sunday previously, stating. II was
busy performing the last offices to a
person who occupied a place In this
congregation few weeks ago, but now
has passed away. via the chair. to the
presence of his Maker"
Only one species of Replica lizard
lis to be found in the Azores.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30

1 grounds, and started forward, brisk
and purposeful At the same time q
small touring car that had been stand
ing beside the curb before the ladies'
waiting room curved around and rolled
smoothly out across the block pave
ment toward the Welcome arch.
Car and pedestrian reached the
crossing at the same time. The driver,
a portly, gray-haired gentleman, footed
a warning and sweryed over on the
crossing Checked by the sound of the
horn the traveller came to an abrupt
halt and stood poised. waiting for the
automobile to glide past.
The elderly driver was too Intent on
steering the machine to give further
heed to him. But the matronly lady in
the rear seat looked In his direction
and met his gaze full and direct. In
stantly she flung out her hand and
leaned toward him, her face aglow
with surprise and delight.
"Willp she cried "Stop, Karl, stop
Don't you see WHIP"
The car came to stand within its
own length, and the dignified driver
twisted about to peer at the traveller.
As he met the young mans look of
weli-bred annoyance his joyful aston
lshment became clouded with doubt.
But the doubt vanished and left him
beaming with cocksure delight.
at is Will" he exclaimed. Most
unexpected Such a-a-"
my dear VIII My dear boy |"
broke in the lady. "To think that
you"
For the first time the traveller rallied
from the half daze into which he had
been thrown by this sudden attack. II
beg your pardon, madam" he inter-
rupted the lady. you have rather the
advantage Of me. Evidently you mis-
take me for some friend who has been
away"
He smiled as IL In sympathetic
amusement, but the others at once be-
came grave. The lady gazed at him in
shocked surprise. The gentleman re-
Piled to him with dignified irritation:
This Is no occasion for practical
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30
DEAR WILLr'

''Hs saw beautiful, blush
Ing face, a pair Of gray eyes
aglow with love, n shapely
mouth curved In tender smile.
She reached up her
hands and cIasped them ON his
shoulders while her eyes gazed
up into his, full of loving ex-
pectancy."
"He stepped toward her with
the evident purpose Of pushing
past into the hall. She dsrted
20 meet him, and, before he
could evade her, flung her arms
about his neck. He grasped her
wrists, but her fingers were
locked fast. To have freed
himself he must have resorted
10 outright violence.
"I-I--Miss Lowrie,' he
stammered, really this is---is
most
Promise to stayi' she de-
manded, clinging tighter.
He looked down into her
upturned face. The starlike
brown eyes were sofa with ten
der affection and bright with
merry triumph"
Richard Clinton, slighting
from a train in Denver on his
way to California, is affection
ately greeted by DR.. and Mrs.
Kirkland ms "Will." They are
astounded over the resem-
blRnee, but apparently accept
II and carry him home with
them to dinner. There he runs
into Ellen Kirkland, Wills
hancee. That's the FIRST girl.
And you see what happened.
or nearly happened.
Clinton discovers he is sup
posed to be viii Lowrie, sup
posed TO be in a sanitarium for
loss of memory. DR.. Kirkland
Is a famous aIisnist, 40 of
course he doesn't believe Clin-
ton. And then Clinton runs
into Amy Lowrje, Wi!Ps sister.
That's the second girl. And you
see what did happen.
So Clinton did stay. And
thereupon naturally began
some most interesting ex-
Perionees. Read them and re-
joics.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-07-30

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