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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Unless the Germans Accede t6 Demand for 100000 Tons of Coal Annually Details Have Been Arranged for the Movement of Troops-Yesterday There Was No Official Communication Between Germans and the Allies The German Delegation Will be Requested to Meet the Allies at Noon Today e

After conferring with Premier Lloyd George, he said that what the allies were insisting upon means for my country either civil war or invasion"
 On his return to the FehreItach villa, the foreign secretary talked for a iong time with the chancellor, after which the chancellor called meeting of the cabinet with all the experts present The meet ing was described as extremely animated. with wide differences of opinion. Imne diately afterwards the German ministers deliberated for four hours.
 At 10 o'clock tonight the German cab met was holding it's third meeting of the day Dr. Simons, who was to have re- ceived the German press representatives this evening. sent word that he had noth- ing to announce. One of the principal and most influential of the German experts said the situation was rave and that it looked as though the s would occupy the Ruhr.
 If the occupation of the Ruhr takes place. it will be carried out by six di- visions-three French, two British and one Belgian. Every military preparation has been made to this end.
 Premier Millerand called on Premier Lloyd George about 10 o'clock tonight and they had long conversation together M Milerand had the French journalists to dinner but declined to say a word about the situation. Official denial is made of a report that Dr. Simons had raised the German offer of coal in his talk with Premier Lloyd George to 1,S00,O00 tons monthly.
 Field Marshal Sir Henry H. Wilson, chief of the imperial British staff. arrived here tonight. Marshal Foch of France is also on the ground
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
BRIDGEPORT JITNEURS
 MAY SEEK INJUNCTION

Bridgeport, July 14.-An injunction may be sought against the city of Bridgeport by the local jitney- men S association, it was announced today from the office of counsel for that body.
 Should the police arrest jitneymen tomorrow as headquarters has an- nounced it will, test case will be fought to the highest court, attorneys for the jitneymen said today. Pend ing the disposition of such test case, it is planned to seek permission from the prosecutor to continue running busses, and in ths event of being re- fused an injunction will be sought.
 Tomorrow's program includes 8 conference between Mayor c. B. Wilson and officers of the trolley. company and the jitneymens association.
 Tomorrow (the day upon which the new ordinance goes into effect) busses will operate as usual. They will take their regular runs and will continue to serve the people as if nothing had happened" as the statement of John Schwartz, president of the Jitneymen's Association, today
 At meeting of the jitneymen last night s1,000 was subscribed to de fense fund" which it is hoped will eventually reach $10,000
 It as announced today that a local firm of lawyers had been engaged to defend any jitneurs arrested tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
NATURAL BEAUTY
 OF YELLOWSTONE PARK

Yellowstone Park, Wyo., July 14.-Un- thinking tourists who deface the beauti- flu natural formations of Yellowstone National Park by writing their names and crude sentiments in geyser bowls and on hot springs terraces are meet ing with quick discipline this year.
 Under an effective system of registra- tion, every tourist entering the park now is being checked in on arrival and checked out on departure and his method of travel noted. If in his own automo- bile, the state number of the machine is recorded. With such information avail able, conversations like the following sometimes are heard over the park tele- phone system:
 Hello, hello. Is this the north en- trance? All right. Chief Rangers office speaking John e. Blank. traveling in automobile with state license No 12345, wrote his name yesterday in Old Faithful basin. Hold him when the car checks out"
 And when the automobile arrives at the north gate, or any other of the park S four entrances, MT. Blanlz-or Mrs. Blank or Miss Blank if they should of- fend, for women are not exempt-is fetched back to headquarters and told politely but firmly that such vandalism will not be tolerated. If he-or she-is willing to remedy the damage by effac- ing the writing. the incident may be al lowed to end there. Otherwise, the law takes its course before a United States commissioner resident in the park. Heavy penalties are provided by statute for in turing the formations in any way
 In all justice to American tourists. however, Yellowstone officials say they have a minimum of difficulty in enforc- ing the regulations.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
FORMING PERMANENT COURT
 OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

The Hague, July 14.-(By The A. P) The first part of the conference of jur- ists who are organizing a permanent court of international justice on the in vitation of the league of nations was finished today. The work has reached a stage where the principles on all in1por- tant subjects, including the selection of judges, the competence of the court, the law to be applied and the procedure of the court, have been agreed upon on first reading.
 The remainder of the week will be de- voted to formulating the text of the pro- ject, during which time the jurists will sit as a redactionaI commission. When the text is ready, which is expected at the beginning of next week, the second reading will take place and if an agree ment is reached then the project will be ready to be submitted to the council and assembly of the league of nations
 This morning the question discussed was whether a judge should sit during case in which his country was one of parties. Though all the jurists admitted that the nationality of a judge was of no moment in the ideal court, they agreed that international law was not yet per feet and decided the judge should re- sign. His country will be permitted to nominate him as an assessor, however. having the right to be present at all sessions, but having only a consultory voice.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
the Allies at Noon Today.

Spa. Belgium, July fl CBy the A. P0.- The American government will be asked by the supreme council to join in the occupation of the Ruhr unless the Ger mans accede to the demand for two mil lion tons of coal monthly.
 All details have been arranged for the movement of troops
 Tho German delegation will be request d to meet the allies at noon tomorrow. The Germans will then be asked if they Eiil give 2.0O0. .0O0 tons. If they reply Tn the negative. they will be informed that The Ruhr will be occupied Friday.
 This was a day of tense emotions ,r,onr the delegates to the conference, .hourh outwardly all was calm The day ,zssed without official communication be .ween the Germans and allies except TOT m informal meeting between Premier How'd George and pr. Simons, the Ger man foreign secretary
 While the allied premiers were meeting al villa Fraineuse. the Germans held a ,eries of cabinet meetings at Chancellor Fenrenbach's villa. two miles distant Efforts were made during the day to re- sunne contact pr. Simons asked MT. Lloyd George to receive him, and the British prime minister consented, after consulting with the French premier M- Millerand-
 The German secretary had an hours ,lzin talk with MT. Lloyd ( : rge, who again told him frankly that the allies -ouid go no further than they had already sone in reducing the terms of coal deliv- cry. namely. two million tons monthly
 nr. Simous repeated his contention that f was impossible for Germany to deliver he amount demanded.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Fire Damage of
 s175,OOO in Derby
Nineteen Families Driven From Their Homes in a Row of Tenement Houses. in That City.

Derby. Conn.,, July 14.-Fire this af- ternoon destroyed large garage, store house and barn in Water street, burned four tenement houses and badly damaged four others on the opposite side of the street and slightly damaged the factory of the Sterling company, manutactur- CTS of pianos. The loss was estimated at $175,O00.
 Nineteen families were driven from their homes when the flames leaped across the street and started fires ln row of tenement houses. The four houses which were practically destroyed were owned by the Margaret Shelton estate and were occupied mostly by Polish fam ilies Through the efforts of Mayor sul- livan and other city officials tenements were secured in the neighborhood for the families driven out. They lost large part of their household goods.
 E The fire started from an unknown ori- gin in the combination garage and store -house owned by Oates Brothers. Fire ap- paratus was summoned from Ansonla and Shelton after the flames had made rapid headway. Oates Brothers lost eight motor trucks, three passenger au- tomobiles and a large quantity of flour which was stored in one section or tnelr building. The firm placed the value or the four at s10,000. Several small tanks of gasoline exploded.
 The Sterling Company's plant, in the rear of the garage was set afire once by the flames, although it is 1oO feet from the scene. The intense heat broke the windows of the piano factory and caused the varnish to blister off a mum Der of pianos in the process of manu facture. One corner of the roof caught fire, but this was quickly extlngulshed.
 Eight firemen were overcome oy the heat from the burning structures put thev were, revived with no serious eff
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
CHALLENGED ACCURACY OF
 FIGURES OF MINERS EARNINGS

Scranton. Pa, July 12.-Challeng- inr tbe accuracy of the figures as to the miners earnings introduced py the operators at today's sessions or the anthracite coal commission, lnterna- tionaI Vice President Philip Murray or the United Mine Workers organlZatioh demanded that the commission employ a staff of experts and statlstlclans to ascertain the exact facts.
 When the commission reconvened S.. D. Warriner, directing head ot the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com pany. chief spokesman for the mine owners, proceeded in the submission of the operators exhibits. He declar- cd that if the anthracite workers took full advantage of their opportunities they would work many more days, saying that they refuse to work on legal and church holidays and that they also remain away from work 10 attend picnics and other affairs. sg
 Continuing his testimony, MT. Warv riner introduced a statement showing the a,axerage earnings of hard coal workeFs during the months Of October, November and December, 1919. He had a read but few minutes when Mir. Murray objected.
 We have no ay f cmbatting ev- idence of this character" Mr. Murray said, unless IL De the purpose Ol the commission to employ sufficient number of experts to assist them in the work of going over the payrolls of these companies. We are not prepared to agree that these are true figures. We cannot agree that they are true fig ures until the fact has been clearly established and the only way we can hope to arrive at the truthfulness of the statements contained in this eX- hibit is by being permitted, and the commission being permitted, to go very thoroughly into the payrolls of these mine operating companies
 Chairman Thompson then stated that the commission had not considered the question of employing experts and asked Mr Warriner as the representa- tive of the operators what sort of sup port they proposed to give to the very brief statement they had presented as to the facts therein related.
 MT Warriner in reply said that the operators would certify as to the cor rectness of the figures. If that will not satisfy you" he said, I've have not the slightest objection that the com mission employ a staff of statisticians to go over the original payrolls of the companies"
 '.The commission of course, reserves the right to have stricken from the record any matter that conflicts with it's ruling" then stated Chairman Thompson and few minutes later the operators agreed that the matter ob- jected to by MT. Murray should be stricken from the record
 The commission then adjourned un- til II o'clock tomorrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15

Chicago, July 15.-The Labor group was dominant when the new fusion par ty adopted a platform late today in pre- paration for nomination of candidates at tonight's session.
 minority report from the platform committee was sponsored by three of the five representatives of the committee of forty-eight, but was defeated by vote of slightly less than three to one The majority report was signed by the five labor members of the committee on res olutions and two of the party of 4S's representatives. It was adopted by big majority which on motion was made unanimous
 Defections from the ranks of the new party began when it was shown that the minority report would be overwhelming ly defeated. James Ferguson, former governor of Texas, was the first openly to pull out of the meeting. He was fol- lowed by delegates from several states, none of whom was identified with the Labor Party.
 A near stampede developed when an attempt was made to forestall introduc- tion of the majority platform report by the submission to the convention of a report that was reputed to be acceptable to Senator Robert M. La Toilette. The senator's T,ends launched the attack with declaration that the convention was 'boss-ridden" and clique-controlled'' and that the senator's own platform ideas had been buried in secret commit tee meeting.
 The storm broke with all the fury of a riot and La Toilette delegates were quick to seize the psychological moment to spring their presidential hero. A big photograph of the senator, f1ag-draped, and a huge red banner inscribed with his name were swung before the convention and the demonstra ton was on. It lasted about three quarters of an hour.
 Then a move was made to read the senator's platform, but it was blocked by the decision of the chairman, who ruled that the majority report of the committee on resolutions was before the convention and must be dealt with first. The La Toilette platform was never brought up again but the minority re- port which was later defeated. was said by it's sponsors to be acceptable to the Wisconsin solon.
 The statement of George L. Record who presented the minority report that if it was adopted. Senator La Toilette would be willing to run on it was chal- lenged by Gilbert E. Roe, the senator 8 representative Roe reiterating previous announcements that the senator did not desire the nomination and asked that his name be not presented
 The concention recessed an hour after disposing of the platform, planning to re- turn and take up the question of party name and presidential candidates.
 About 200 of the committee of 4S del egates assembled at another hall during the recess. J. A H Hopkins, their na- tional chairman presided, Allen McCur- dy, who made the keynote speech for their independent convention, made an address full of feeling and before they adjourned to meet again at g a. m. to- morrow it was clearly indicated that many of them were far separated from
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
DFS4. NOMINEE COX TO BE
 NOTIFIED AT DAYTON, OHIO

C,olurnbus. O.. July 14.-Gov. James NJ -ox. the democratic nominee for presl- lent. today announced definitely that his ,f5eiai notification will be held at Trails End. Dayton, and stated that the demo .rstic national committee will meet in Columbus July 20, instead of in Dayton, as was previously intimated-
 In his first official statement in answer ,o Senator Harding's charge that the ao- nini<trztioa at Washington has saddled -hs league of nations upon him as the shief campaign issue, the governor de dared that his own campaign will be spdieated 10 the task of bringing about ,sace with honor. readiusting the affairs ,f civilization and of creating new day ,ur Of which we will make the best or .he lcssuns Of the nast-
 1n--yr-ectsas--sEith the selection of ,srnaue.4t campaign manager. which will s. one of the chief duties of the national committee when it meets here July 20. Gc-e-no- Cox today would express no ,refereucs. He would not state whether . H Moore. his pre-convention campaign manager. would accept the position, but --hen the name of Chairman Cummings rks mentioned he said that the national committee might insist that he would be ,f more use in the campaign as a speaker han as manager, and decide that MT. cummings should take the stump.
 Mrs James Rector of Columbus, chair man of the Ohio branch of the national rornan's party. called on the governor to ,--anre further details of the proposed uesting of representatives of the womans narty with the governor Friday after ,oon- Before conferESnZ- with the gover- nor Mrs. Rector intimated to newspaper representatives that the women expect to tate nIainly to the democratic nominee nat unless he uses his influence to have another democratic state, Tennessee or Sorth Carolina. ratify the federal sui rage amendment immediately he may in -ur the opposition Of seventeen million xomen during the campaign.
 Among other callers on the governor soaay were four life prisoners from the tate penitentiary who are ''trusties" and .au,e to the capitol without guard They presented 2 remorisl to the governor lskinx him to pay them an informal call ,t some Sunday morning chapel service, as upon previous occasions" and con ,rztuiafinS him upon his nomination. The -o1ernor said he probably will attend the :4apei service at the penitentiary Sunday morning, July 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
10oTH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST
 ASCENT TO TOT PIXIES PEAI

Colorado Springs, Colo, July 14.-One hundred years ago today Dr. Frank James astonished the world by climb ing to the top of Pike's Peak, 14,1O9 feet above the sea. Since that time 2 : 0Q0,O00 persons have made the trip and today Colorado Springs is celebrating the anniversary with ceremonies all along the 1S-mle serpentine automobile high way to the summit
 Lieutenant zebulon M. Pike is credited with the discovery of the mountain in 1906. As hardy pioneer as was the dlscoverer, he declared the peak was in- accessible and none dared to doubt if until July II, 1920, when Doctor James, a menber of the Major Long expedition, succeeded in the attempt.
 Major Long christened the mountain James Peak but the pioneers and pIains- men persisted in giving it the name of it's discoverer and Pike's Peak it has re- mained.
 The history of tourist travel to this most famous spot of the Rockies has been that of the development of highway transportation. First came bridle hath. in 1878; two years later a wagon road was built and in 1891 a cog wheel rail- road was constructed.
 With the development of the auto mobile industry came the demand for a iiAOtoi iOeru eiiu III 1S1o the present mo- tor highway. winding around the noun tain in devious curves, with precipitous rock walls flush against the road on the one hand and deep ravines on the other. was completed at a cost of $30OO00 It has an average grade of ' per cent. and maximum of 10 1-4 per cent. It was 20 feet wide except at the curves which were extended to 50 feet for the greater safety of the motorist.
 Pike's Peak is eight miles in an air line from. Colorado Springs and the greater part of the mountain is controlled by Colorado Springs to safeguard the city's water supply
 In April, 1919, a government war tank attempted to climb the peak but was blocked by snow drifts A month later a caterpillar tractor made the ascent.
 Walking races, burro races, motorcv- cle and automobile races have been held on Pikes Peak. The first afrplane to cross the peak was flown over the nom tain on August B. 1919, piloted by Alex- ander Lendrum of Colorado Springs.
 The record for motor over the 1a miles from Crystal Creek to the summit is held by Ralph Mulford who made if in IS minutes 26 seconds
 Next September the automobile hil1- climbing contest, discontinued during the war, will be resumed. An airplane race from Denver around Pike,s Peak and rat1rn wiu fAatn-a th-~AnA-4,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
SEEKS RESTRICTION OF
 SALE OF JAMAICA GINGER

Hartford, Conn. July HAS result of jamaica gmger drunkenness cases in Hartford, Assistant United States Attor- ney Cohen today called the attention of the United States internal revenue depart ment at Washington to the conditions in this district MT. Cohen said that inas- much as Jamaica ginger was regarded as a home remedy, licenses for it's sale we're granted to stores of various kinds, in cluding groceries, and as result it was possible for those who wished to use the product for the manufacture of a bever- age to obtain it without difficulty. MT
 Cohen inquired if it is not possible to restrict the sale of ginger as is done with intoxicants, under prescriptions issued by physicians and to be sold only by drug stores. MT Cohen has also called the at tention of the department to the alarming increase in the number of cases of drunk enness in the police courts of the district
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
STRIKE IN HAT FACTORY OF
 THE MULTI FELT HAT co,

South Norwalk, Conn.,, July 14-Be- cause two of their men were discharged by the Multi Felt Hat company, when they would not accept work given them, 125 hat makers, trimmers and finishers at the factory went on strike here today The work the men refused to accept was given in violation of rules drawn up some months ago, it is claimed by the strikers The Multi Felt Hat. company have refused to reinstate the men discharged and have declared they will-run an "open shop"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
HEAVY WEATHER DELAYED
 INTER-LAKE YACHT RAcEs

Erie, Pa, July 14.-Heavy weather on both inside and outside courses delayed races in the Inter-Lake Yachting associa- tioa regatta here today. Several squalls sent craft to shelter and a stiff breeze brought good time in number of events
 The Oriole of Sandusky won the sec ond and deciding heat of the sixteen foot sloop class. The Fego, disqualified Tues day for fouling the Lynx in the star class event, won the second heart today from a large field. The Fego races under tbe Cleveland Yacht club colors.
 Grasser of Toledo won the second heat of the catboat class, Gibson of Detroit. who won Tuesdays heat, finishing second
 Official announcement was made tbis afternoon that the Iduna of Erie won inc Cleveland-to-Erie power boat race r7,n Sunday.
 The Mebleh Lipton cup defender of Cleveland. and picked to win the R class event, after her performance Tuesday, lost her spar while carrying a heavy spread of canvas on the outside course and is out of the event.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
HEARINGS ON THE PRICE OF
 ANTHRACITE IN HARTFORD

Hartford, Conn, July 14-Connecticut' S fair price commissioner William E. Whitmore, today commenced an informal inquiry into the price. of anthracite coal in Hartford to determine if possible whether the retail price of S15 ton in this city is excessive. Hearings were held in the office of United States District At torney Edward L. Smith. Present at the hearings in addition to MT. Whitmore and the coal dealers were Judge Smith, repre- senting the government and Thomas w. Russell, former state fuel administrator and member of the fair price committee The dealers were asked to submit for the information of the commissioner evidence to show the cost of distribution of coal in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
PROTEST AGAINST INCREASE
 OF GAS COST IN HARTFoRH

Hartford, Conn, July 14.-A petition protesting against the scheduled increass of 50 cents month to each consumei in the Drice of gas furnished by the Hartford City Gas Light Company was filed with the public utilities commission today by Alderman Schutz. The petition was sent at the direction of the board of aldermen, as a result of hearings on the proposed increase. It says that the increase would be unreasonable and a hardship on the users of gas, and asks the public utilities commission to order the gas company not to put the proposed advance into effect tomorrow, as scheo- uled