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Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
cox URGED TO TAKE STRONG
 STAND ON LEAGUE OF NATIolSS

Dayton, O., Aug, 2.-Receipt of letters from many repsssEc aFs7 well as demo- crats urging a istrSas 7sa ss'se league of nations was al4nodnced todas oGvernor Cox, the democratic presidential nominee, after a buss, day. gos7 fs.tFSpUsh his mail and cofE7rSe. gram for his notitczf, sn.
 More than half of his letters, both here and at the Columbus executive office Gov ernor Cox said, discuss the league decls- rations of Senator Harding, his republi- can opponent.
 Many are from democrats said Gov ernor Cox, and state that they see fine opening. Many others are from republi- cans, and it certainly looks as if the in dependent republican vote which has fol- lowed with great interest this whole league question is thoroughly dissatis- fed"
 Governor Cox also announced a general policy of non-interference in demoratic primary fights. He gave out statement declaring he would not take sides in tho Texas democratic primary and also ex- plained that this was a uniform policy, applicable to all states The governor said he had received many telegrams and letters urging him to aid the. opposing Texas factions, and that newspapers on both sides had been claiming his support
 The governor spent several hours today III his newspaper office here. working on correspondence, and after personal visit to the Montgomery county fair grounds, where he will speak next Saturday, ap- proved brief program.
 The program calls for introduction by Chairman McMahon of Rev. William A. Hale of the Reformed church of this city, to deliver the invocation. The notification address of Senator Joseph T Robinson of Arkansas, chairman of the San Frar. cisco convention, will follow, and Gover- nor Cox will then deliver his accordance address
 Rev. Martin NeviIls of Holy Aneels' Roman Catholic church is to deliver the benediction.
 Visiting delegations will form fin the city. march at 1 o'clock the fair grounds, about a mile, and be reviewed by Governor Cox from the speakers stand While marching up the race track to seats m the amphitheatre. The Cox bands rom Piqua, O., will head the parade and also be give na place close to the sneak CTS stand to play "Ohio' the San Fran CISCO battle song, upon conclusion of Gov- ernor Cox's address. It is expected that the candidate will begin speaking about o'clock. Seats for about 4,G0O persons are being provided. with ample room for overflow into the race course -
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
IMPORTS OF FOODsTUFFs
 INCREASE, EXPORTS DECREASE

Washington, Aug 2.-Imports of food stuffs into the United States, during the fiscal year just ended increased by more than $6SO, O,Oo0,0oO over 1919, while ex- ports of foodstuffs in 1920 show de- crease of more than s36o,0O0,Oo0, ac- cording to foreign trade figures issued today by the department of commerce.
 Foodstuffs imported during 1920 total led $1.513 776,3O9, compared with $S32,- 422,991 in 1919. Exports of the same commodities in 1920 amounted to $2,- 141,193,130. as against $2,502,S52,4 400 during 1919.
 Crude materials for use in manufac, turing imported in 1920 totalled $2.141.- 644,621, compared with $1,250.674,77S in 1919 and exports amounted to s1,96S 11S AZ in 1920, against $1,226, ,395,137 Tn 1919.
 Exports of manufactures ready for consumption during 1920 amounted to s2,S39,999.005 and Exports totalled $745.125,6S9. Exports of manufactures for further use in manufacturing amounted to s9s1,920,62S during 1920 and imports totalled $SoO,71S,2SS.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
lloyd, Millionaire
 Socialist, Convicted
With 19 Other Members of Communist Labor Party, Found Guilty of Conspir- acy to Overthrow Govt.

Chicago, Aug 2.-William Bross Lloyd, millionaire socialist and nineteen other members of the communist labor party tonight were found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to overthrow the government of the United States. The defendants were given various sentences, most of them getting from one to five years in the penitentiary, a few being given fines in addition and several were sentenced to one year in jail. Lloyd got the heaviest sentence, itentiary and fine of $2.O0o in addi- tion.
 The sentences follow
 William Bross Lloyd, Wininettka. Ills, millionaire socialist and sergeant-a arms of the Communist Labor Party one to five years in the penitentiary and a fine of $3,OO0.i
 L. E. Katterfield, Dayton Kas., farm CT; Ludwig Lore, alleged co-author of the Communist Labor Party platform and author of alleged radical publica- tions; and l.. K England. Moline. Ills. members of the communist labor par ty state executive committee, one to five years; Jack Carney Duluth, Minn.. edi- tor of 'Truth' and member of the par tvs national executive committee, and Max Bedacht, San Francisco, Calif., re- porter; each one to five years, and $1 O00 fine.
 Niels Kjar Chicago. and Edgar Ow- ems, Moline, Ius., each one to five years.
 Arthur Proctor, Chicago, one to five years and $2,O00 fine.
 Niels J. Christensen, Chicago; Edwin Firth, Indianapolis, Ind, printer; Sam uel F. Hankin, Chicago; Charles Krum- bein, Chicago; Joseph Meisinger, Chi cago, Dr. Carl F. Sandberg, Chicago Perry H. Shpman Rock Island, Ills, Morris A. Stoler, Chicago, and John ogelV, Chicago; Dr. Oscar Jesse Brown, De Kalb Ills, Samuel Ash, Chicago, lawyer, each one year in jail.
 The sentences are for the state peni- tentiary and the Cook County jail.
 The cases were given to the jury at 12:45 D. m. today and the verdict was returned eight hours and forty-five min utes later.
 The defendants were charged with conspiracy to advocate the overthrow ing of the government by force; conspir- acy to publish and distribute printed matter advocating overthrowing the gov ernment by force; conspiracy to belong to an organization advocating it. and conspiracy to attend meetings at which overthrowing the government by force was advocated.
 A motion for new trial was made by the defense, and the court will hear the motion September 25.
 Maclay Hoyne, states attorney, in a statement issued after the verdict, call ed t signal victory for the entire United States"
 The defendants were indicted under a new Illinois law against criminal syn dicalism.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
TO SPEED IMMIGRANTS
 THROUGH ELLIS ISLAND

New York, Aug. 2.-The slogan of Ellis Island immigration officials hence politely" This decision was recently announced by Frederick A Wallis, new forth is to be: Speed the incoming guest ly appointed commissioner of immisI d. tion, aIccr he had played the role of an immigrant for one night and had pass ed long and tiresome hours on the island waiting for 8 barge for New York
 So convinced is Commissioner Wallis that Immigrants are being need ,essiy detained on Ellis, Island after they have been passed into this country by un- migration officials and that other re- forms are urgently needed, that lie in tends to move to the island from his New York hon1 5lnd devote both days and nights to E new work.
 Officials of .he island, according tn MT. Wallis, are adherents of the theory that an immigrants time is worth noth- ing at all.
 T am trying Mir. waHss said. ito break up the bad habit of detaining i'm on Ellis Island after they have been admitted to the country. Ever since I took up my nEw duties I have noticed great flocks of weary immi- grants sitting for hours in the crowded railroad rooms of the island. I have IouHu immigrants SlltlnS Tn these rooms who had been there all day long, hay ing been passed by our inspectors early in the morning.
 Last night I became an immigrant myself and took my place on one of the benches in the railroad room. It was long time before an attendant an- nounced that barge had come to take us to the railroad station I fell in with a group that was going to Weehawkep to take a train and some of them told me they had spent a long ana tiresome day in the crowded rooms"
 In the work of getting the in;ni- grant through and out of New York swiftly. Commissioner Wallis vii eE;iyt the aid of the railroad companies.
 "Immigration4" he explained, mo longer pours itself out into New York city or into the crowded metropolitan centers of the east. It now flows out across this big country to smaller towns; to the mines or mills. It is high ly important for us of the immigration service and those working with us-the railroad people, for example-to recog- nize this increasing tendency and t0 make as good an impression as possi- ble on the incoming workers"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
OLD STEAMER BLOCK ISLAND
 EXCURSION BOAT 34 YEARS
, Newnort R I Aug 9-

Newport R. L, Aug. D.
 During every vacation season Norwich visitors to Block Island miss the side wheeled steamer of that name, which used to tie up at the steamboat wharf near the Transportation company's building at the foot of Shetucket street every summer evening. The once fav- orite steamer is now at Newport. R. l., and has been consigned to the junk heap.
 After a useful career in the passenger service of about 34 years.
 Built in Noank in 1882 in her day she was known as one of the fastest sound steamers along this coast and was in big demand as an excursion craft.
 The last count of her passengers taken was September 4, 1916, when she carrie'l 300 excursionists. Since then she has been taken to the Providence district of the New England Steamship company, and has served at dock at Newport for various purposes. At one time during the labor troubles in and about that ter ritory, the Block Island was used to house stri1ebreakers.
 On the last inspection, says tie New London Sunday Telegraph tle recom- mendations of the ns9es j-ois were eEi- dently considered in eXcess of tl'e com pany's valuation of her se-''iCes, for she has not been certiicated within the past four Or five years. In addition to nun bers of excursion parties taken out of New London harbor and Tae city of Nor wich, she was each year us1'i for the an nual excursion of the Bap'iS;s in the Connecticut River valley, during the trip she carried a maximum Lumber. She made knots with the best Of them even in her declining years, and especial cuali- ty of smooth sailing in chop2y seas, made her a boat that will long be re- rneYnbered herea bouts.
 Her dimensions in the blue book are listed as follows: 757 tons gross; 5G6 tons net; 1872 feet long; B feet beam 116 feet draught; $50 ho :3epower and carrying crew of fl.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03

been established which take care of the details of the smuggling. Mexican guards are known to have been bribed with SIO at the United States Mexican border. The same careful system of escort has been established both at Yokohama and Honolulu.
 Once the Japanese is smuggled into California he is taken in tow by some member of the Japanese association, branches of which are in Oregon and Washington. He is taken to the bank and his credit established by substan- tial deposit.
 Then he goes out into the vineyards or into the agricultural districts and hides for five years. At the expiration of this time he can come out of seclu sion. If he is questioned by the gov ernment authorities as to his residence here he can quickly establish this by taking the authorities to the bank where five years before he made his first de- posit. This establishes his. bona fide residence of five years as required by statute''
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
GOMPERS TELLS WHERE
 A. F. OF L. STANDS IN POLITICS

Atlantic City, N. j., Aug. 2-Follow- ing preliminary session of the execu- tive council Of the American Fedora tion of Labor here today, the state ment was authorized that Samuel Comp CTS, president, and Frank Morrison, sec retary together with James Mcconnell head of the metal trades, had been ap- pointed a committee with complete pow CT to formulate a programme of non partisan political activities for the mem bers of the federation.
 Labor is not going to take a stand with either party in the impending na- tional campaign" declared James Dun can, of Massachusetts, one of the vice presidents. Labor is going to adopt the only logical position for working men to adopt and that is to support its friends Loyalty everywhere, and fight for it's enemies everywhere with might and main.'
 Today's sessions were. devoted to the listing for hearings of jurisdictional matters referred to the executive coun- cil by the Montreal commission. The report of the special committee or non- partisan political activities may not be reached before Wednesday or Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
IN BATH OF
 CENTENARY OF MAINE

Bath, Me, Aug. 2.-The torpedo boat destroyer Pruitt was launched here to- day in connection with this city's ceIe- bration of the centenary of Maine as a state and the inauguration of William King of this city as it's first governor
 The destroyer was named in memory of Corporal John H. Fruit of Phoenix, Ari member of the marine c0rps, who was killed at Mont Ridge, France, after having captured stngle-handed two machine guns, killed two Germans and taken forty prisoners
 The destroyer, which is 96 per cent completed, was christened with cider by Mrs. George H. Pruitt, mother of Corp oral Fruit. She was accompanied by her husband and by Rev. William Scar lett of Phoenix, who was delegated by Governor Campbell to represent the state of Ariona.
 The British battle cruiser Cambrian arrived today from Bermuda to take part in the celebration
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03

Washington, Aug. 2.-CBy the A. P.) The new passenger fares probably will become effective August 20 and the advanced freight rates August 25, according to programme outlined to- night by Alfred P. Thom, general coun- sel for the Association of Railroad exec utives.
 Simultaneously with the effectiveness of passenger fares, the increased charges for Pullman travel and the new rates on excess baggage and milk will be put in force.
 Railroad rate experts have begun the preparation of blanket rate schedules in creasing the transportation on a per- centage basis. Until this> work is done, local officials will compute the new rates and charges for their respective territories on the basis of the existing rates plus the percentage increase au- thorized by the commission.
 By putting the increased rates into eff feet prior to September l, the drain on the treasury under the guarantee pro- visions of the transportation act likely will be ended before the expiration of the governments guarantee of earnings to the roads. Officials estimated today that by September 1 the guarantee pro- visions would have cost the government approximately $650 ,OO0 for the six months since the passage of the present railroad law.
 The government has been obliged to continue the $75,000,O00 monthly rental payment which was in effect during fed eral control as we'll as to meet deficits, not covered by the rental amount, sus- tained by the individual carriers. In- cluded in the charges which will fall on the treasury in these deficits is that portion of the s600,0o0 900 wage award covering labor costs from May 1 to September l, when the guarantee ex- pires. This was officially estimated at 206,000,000. Thus the American people will pay one-third of the increased wages for railroad employees this year
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
TO TEST EXPULSION FROM
 FRIENDS OF IRISH FREEDOM

New York, Aug 2.-Suit was brought in the supreme court today asking injunc- tions against the national executive com mittee of the Friends of Irish Freedom to prevent the committee from expelling Jeremiah F. Maner, Catherine McHugh and five other members, all of New York, from the organization.
 The suit was directed against Michael B. McGreal, treasurer and alleged that the executive committee had conspired to expel the plaintiffs without hearings after the plaintiffs had criticized the national committees manner of handling funds of the organization
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
AGAINST
 RACE RIOT IN MIAMI FLA

Miami, Fla, Aug. 2-F1orida national guardsmen were called out tonight to 1,ro- teet the city from disorders threatened, by 4oo negroes, natives of the Bahama Isi- ands and British subjects. who have been aroused over the death of Herbert Brooks. one of their number. charged with as- saulting Miami white woman.
 Brooks was arrested at Ormond Fla Saturday and reported to have been killed In leap from train taking him to Jack sonVille for safe keeping. but the other negroes. said to believe instead that he died at the hands of a mob. made a den,- onstration and threatened to obtain ven geance when. his body was, returned to Miami Troops were patrolling the negro residence section tonight
 A. A. H. Hubbard British vice consu, at Miami. demanded an autonsy. which was perforTnel nv local medical officials who reported nothing to justify the yer sion which the negroes professed' to bs lieve Notwithstandine. Mayor Smith oh tained the sanction of the state adiutant general to the call for trooDs No disor- ders were reported after their going on duty S
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03

Tacoma. Wash. Aug. 2-Defnite To- cation Of the underground system" on the Pacific coast by which thousands Of Japanese are smuggled into the Unit sd States yearly was announced here today by Congressman Albert Johnson. chairman of the house subcommittee on inn grafton and naturaIiza ton. which reassemlIed here today to investigate Janznese activities in tfe northwest.
 Until We came to the northwest we had only an indefinite idea of the oper- ations by which Japanese are being brought surrsptitiouslv into the United S1ates.~ said Chairman Johnson. Now We have the key, so to speak We have found ihe Japanese underground system i,eEins at Nokohoua- From thence it leads Co Honoiulu and extends across the Pacific Co Guayuas on the Gulf of California
 Here. either by water or across the border. the Japanese invaders are snug Eled into the United States. A perfect system of escorts has been established. h Honolulu and at Guaynas, posts have
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
o,oOo FIRE ON MAIN
 STREET, THOMASTON

Thomaston, Conn.,, Aug. Fire to- night partially destroyed the Williams and Johnson building, a two-story wood en structure on Main street. and dam aged the Webster Building adjoining. The total loss was estimated at S70,000. The fire started in a pile of straw from an undetermined origin. Fire appara- tus came from Terryville and Waterville. The fire spread to the roof of the Web ster Building, but was checked by the use of much water, which caused heavy losses to stores on the ground floor.
 The chief losses were estimated as follows: Welton Hardware Company, Sl5.000; A. J. Donovan, grocer, s12,000 i; W. H. Lyons, tea and coffee store, ST. 900 damage to Webster building SS.- 900; damage to Williams and Johnson building s20.OOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
50 PER CENT. OF COAL MINES
 IN INDIANA IN OPERATION

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 2-Approxi- mately fifty per cent of the mines in the Indiana coal field were in full op- eration today as the result of striking miners returning to work in accordance with President Lewis order, according to officials of the miners union here. The balance of the miners are expected to return to work by Tuesday or We'd nesday A majority of the men in the Illinois field also had gone back to work, it was announced.
 Ellis Searles editor of the Unled Mine Workers Journal, in statement issued here today. said within day or so all the mines inS the Indiana and H. linois field will be operating in full strength. He added that the miners would produce all the coal the country needs, and if the people do not get the coal it will be the fault of the rail roads inability to haul it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY PREVAILS
 AT R. I. SHORE RESORTS


 Providence, Aug. 2.-The cioss of J,,fy finds all the summer coinnies along Narragansett Bay and its tribu- aries. as well as the various country places iu Rhode Island, unusually ac- i've and entertaining an unusually large number of visitors from southeastern Connecticut More families from that section have taken cottages or rooms here .Sis season than ever before and there has been greater exodus of wis itors from there than in any previous year
 Mrs. May Joslin has returned to her home in Norwich after spending tEN month of July at the "MacDonald' cot tzEe at Bay Spring
 Mir and Mrs George II Blifford and daughter Miss Irene Blifford of Groton, were guests of Mrs. John Blifford of AiEonaui cottage at Chepiwanoxet the past week
 Miss Elizabeth Weller of TaftviIle is a guest al the Plympton House, at Watch Hill for couple of weeks
 Mrs. Carrie L. Richardson of Groton Eaent the last weekend with Mrs Chsries W FisiSe at her cottage at Bay Spring
 Mrs. William Taylor and her daugh- ters. Misses Frances and Julia Taylor, nf Norwich have taken cottage at Warwick Downs for the month of Aug ust.
 Nrr. and Mrs. c. H. osgood of Nor uich were among the newly arrived guests of Mir. and Mrs George Taft at Crescz= Heights
 Charles AIoriu and family of Daniel Eoa are spending tn eweek-end at Solid Comfort cottage on Seminole street. Oakland Beach
 Mir and Mrs Frederick Jones of Nor sv5ch are spending Q few days with the formers brother. Joseph Jones and fam fv Of Central Falls at their summer home al Narragansett Torrance.
 Mrs. A. ?. Woodward of Danielson is fine guest of Mir. and Mrs. George Carr os South Warren.
 Achs-son 4. Harden and Miss Rose HzrGen Of Plaintirld are among the latest guests registered at the "eak4- f,s.s... Irn- at We=kapaUg-
 Mss Irna Perry and Miss Marion r-rry Of Da1ieis7n were among he re- eel- guests of NIT. and Mrs ". A Bu-- VOWS at tre Only One cottage at Oak and Beach
 Air. . Mrs. Philip Woisard and Mir. and Mrs. Fred Bonin of North Ci-osvenordale are guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. P Mssslcotte at their home at Buliock's Cove
 Miss Pauline Ls1rsnce Of Central Vil- lare IS visitor of Mrs Robert Low ing at Arnoid's Neck
 MT and Mrs GreenviIle c. Graves of V-Hlinantic are guests of Mrs J. D. Lewis at the Twilight cottage. aN ouonochontaug-
 Nr. and Mrs. George A. Gardiner of Putnam were the guests of friends on Prospect street. Oakland Beach, last week
 Glen F Lyon an5 family of Daniel son = among fhe late arrivals at the ocean View House at Quonochontaug-
 MT and Mrs. Charles Horton of Nor -rich aer spending few days with rel asfvss at Shawomet Beach
 Mir and Mrs William Conway of Tarinville were weekend guests of Mir. and Mrs John McCafrey on Sea View drive. Oakland Beach, last week.
 Mrs. Pearl Watson and daughter, Miss Dorothy Watson, of Mystic. are guests at Welilzet cottage, at Arnold's Neck
 Miss Katherine White of Bristol is sending a week with Miss Marion B. stone at the Canonchet. at Quono- =houtsuE.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-03
WATERBURY POLICEMAN
 DoNAHUE DIES OF WOUNDS

Waterbury, Conn. Aug. 2.-John F. Donahue, an inspector in the police de- partment, who was shot at police head quarters on June 21 by Arthur Broulx, who then killed himself, died today. His condition had been extremely critical for nearly a month.
 Inspector Donahue was in the office of Capt. W. P. Keegan interviewing Broulx, who had been complaining that his friend and supposed sweetheart Georgianna RBeaume. of Biddeford, Me. had robbed him of $650. When Broulx drew re- volver the inspector sprang between him and the woman and received bullet over the heart, which Broulx had intended for the woman. Broulx turned the weapon on himself and died on the floor.