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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
NEW NATIONS

The democratic party expresses
it's active sympathy with the peo-
pie OF China. Czecho-S lovakia, Fin
land, Poland. Persia and others who
have recently established repreSen-
tative government and who are
striving TO develop for the institu-
lions Of fr-ue democracy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
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FREE SPEECH AND
FREE PRESS

We resent the unfounded re-
proaches directed against the demo-
cratic administration for alleged in
reference with the freedom OF the
press and freedom OF speech.
Welcome Free Speech.
No utterauces from any quarter
have been assaiied and 10 publica-
ton has been depressed which has
not been animated by the reason
able purpose and directed against
the nations peace, order and secur-
ity In time OF war.
We reaffirm our belief in the prin-
ciples OF free speech and free press
but assert as an indisputable propo-
sition that they afford no liberation
OF enemy propaganda or the advo-
cacy Of the overthrow OF the govern
ment OF the state or nation by force
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
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FLOOD CONTROL.

We commend the democratic
congress for the redemption Of the
pledge contained in our last plat
form by the passage of the flood
control act OF March l, 1917, and
point 10 the successful control OF
the foods OF the Mississippi river
and the Sacramento river. Califor-
MIA, under the policy of that law
for its complete justification. We
favor the extension Of this policy 20
other food control problems where
ever the federal interest involved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
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CONCLUSION

Believing that we have kept the
democratic faith. and resting our
claims TO the confidence OF the
people not upon grandiose promise
but upon the solid performances OF
our party, we submit our record 20
she nations consideration and ask
that the pledges OF this platform be
in the light Of that record.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03

rs powers expanded so as 20 pass
upon the wisdom OF. as well as. the
authority for. expenditures.
a budget bill was passed in the
closing days Of the second session
of the s6th congress which invali-
dated by plain constitutional de-
fects and defaced by considerations
OF patronage, the president was
obliged 10 veto. The house amend
ed the bill 20 meet the executive OBJ
lection. We condemn the republican
senate for adjOurning without pass
ing the amended measure when by
deyoting an hour of two mere %
this urgent public business, a budget
system could have been provided
SENATE RULES
We favor such alterations OF the
rules OF procedure OF the senate OF
the United States as will permit ths
prompt transaction of the nation
legiSlat tive business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
NOTICEi

No freight received or delivered
after IL o'clock, noon. Saturdays.
c.. S. 3. and y. T. RY. CO.
so. MICH. RY. co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
PORTO RICO

We favor granting TO the people
Of Porto Rico the traditional terri
torial form OF government with q
view - ultimate statehood, accord
ed 10 all territories Of the United
States since the beginning OF our
government and we believe that the
officials appointed TO administer the
government Of such territories
should be qualified by previous
bona fide residence thereof
Al A CK
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
For Better Rail Faculties.

Our present facllities for dis
tribution by rail are inadequate and
promotion Of transportation by
water is imperative. We therefore
favor a liberal and comprehensive
policy for the development and
utilization of our harbors and inter-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
PUBLIC ECONOMY

Claiming 10 have effected great
economies in government expendi-
lures. the republican party cannot
show the reduction Of one dollar in
taxation as a cOrollary Of this false
pretense. In contrast the last
democratic congress enacted legisla-
tion reducing taxes from eight bill
lions. designed 10 be raised. TO six
billions for the first year after the
armistice, and TO four billions there
after: and The total has been undi-
minishcd by our political adversar-
les Two years after armistice day
a republican congress provided for
expending the stupendous sum OF
$5,403,
Affecting great paper economies
by reducing departmental estimates
OF sums which would not have been
spent in any event. and by reducing
formal appropriations, the republi-
can statement of expenditures and
half billion dollars IN the hands
OF various departments and bureaus.
which otherwise would have been
covered into the treasury. and
which should he added 10 the repub-
lfcau total Of aNpandffurps
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
ASIATIC IMMIGRANTS

The policy OF the United States
with reference 20 the non-admission
OF Asiatic immigrants is q true ex-
preston OF the judgement OF our
people and 20 the several stateS
whose geographical situation or In
ternal conditions make this policy
and the enforcement OF the laws en-
acted pursuant thereto. OF particu-
lar concern. We pledge our support
The POSTAL SERVICE
The efficiency OF the post Office
department has been vindicated
from a vicious and dangerous as
sault OF its efficiency OF its opera
lions. The results and efficiency re-
flutes the assaults.
We commend the work OF the
Joint commission on the reclassifica-
ton OF salaries OF postal employees.
recently concluded. which commits
sion was created by a democratic
administration
The democratic party has always
favored and viii continue 10 favor
the fair and just treatment % all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
or violence.
REPUBLICAN
CORRUPTION

The shocking disclosure OF the
lavish use Of money by republican
aspirants for the highest Office IN
the land has created a painful ex-
preston throughout the country.
Viewed in connection with the re-
cent conviction OF a republican SEN
ator from the state OF Michigan for
the criminal transgression OF the law
limiting expenditures on behalf OF
a candidate for the United States
senate. II indicates the re-entry.
under republican auspices. OF money
as an influential factor in elections.
thus multiplying the letter and fiaunt-
ing the spirit OF numerous laws.
enacted by the people. 10 protect the
ballot from the contamination OF
corrupt practices. We deplore those
delinquencies and inv oke their stern
popular revoke, pledging our earn
est efforts 70 i strengthening OF the
present statutes against corrupt
practices and their rigorous enforce
ment.
We remind the people that il was
only by the return OF a republican
senator from Michigan who is now
Under conviction and sentence for
the criminal misuse OF money In
his election that the present organ
ization OF the senate with a repub-
lican majority was made possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
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MERCHANT MARINE

We desire 10 congratulate the
American people upon the re-birth
of our merchant marine which once
more maintains its former place in
the world. II was under a demo-
cratic administration that this was
accomplished after 20 years of in
difference and neglect, 13 million
tons having been constructed since
the act was passed in 1916. We
pledge the policy of our party TO
the continued growth of our mer-
chant marine. under proper legisla-
ton so that American products Will
be carried 10 all ports of the world
by vessels built in American yards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03

We pledge our party TO stand for
equality of rates, both import and
export, for the ports Of the country
TO the end that there might be ade-
quate and fair facilities and rates
for the mobilization of the products
of the country offered for shipment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
ALASKA

We commend the democratic ad
ministratioR for inaugurat1ng A new
policy as 10 Alaska as evidenced by
the construction OF the Alaska rail-
road and opening OF the coal and oil
fields
We declare for the modification
OF the existing coal land law 20
promote development without dis
turbing the features intended 70 pre-
r1OnnnofV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
Favor Lane-Ourry Bin.


For such changes in the policy
OF forestry control as will permit
the immediate initiation OF the pa,
per pulp industry.
For relieving the territory from
the evils Of long distance govern
ment by arbitrary and interlookfn.,
Bureaucratic regulation and % that
end we urge the speedy passage OF
a law containing the essential fea-
lures OF the Lane-Curry bill now
pending cOordinating and consoli-
dating all federal control OF natural
resources under one department 70
be administered by a nom partfsa n
board permanently resident in the
territory.
For the fullest measure for ter
ritorial lf-gOvernment with the
view OF ultimate statehood. with
Jurisdiction over all matters nor o.
purely federal concern, including
fisheries and game. and for an .n-
telligent administration OF federal
control We believe that all officials
appointed should be qualified by
previous bona fide residence IN the
territory.
For a comprehensive system Of
road construction with increased
appropriations and the full extern
sion OF the federal road act to Alas.
ka.
For extension 20 Alaska for the
federal farm loGa Ae1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
BUDGET
No Raise IN Budget.

The budget. as such. should not
be increased by the congress except
by two-thirds vote. each house.
however being free 10 exercise its
constitutional privilege Of making
appropriations through independent
bills. The appropriation bills should
be considered by single committees
OF the house and senate. The adult
system should be consolidated and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
PORT FACILITIES-

The urgent demands of the war
for adequate transportation Of war
material as well as for domestic
needs revealed that our port facil-
tiles rate adjustments were such as
to seriously effect the whole coun-
try in times Of peace as we'll as war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
THE RAILROADS

The railroads were subjected to
federal control as a war measure
without other idea than the swift
TRANSPORTATION OF troops. munitions
and supplies When human life and
national hopes were al stake profits
could not be considered and were
not Federal operation. however
was marked by an intelligence and
efficiency that minimized loss and
resulted in many and marked re-
forms. The equipment taken over
was not only grossly inadequate but
shamefully outworn- Unincation
practices overcame these initial
handicaps and provided additions.
bettermenls and imprOvem ents
Economics in operation were not
wage raises which private control
would have found necessary and Ia
Dor was dealt with an exact justice
that secured the enthusiastic cooper
alton that victory demanded. The
fundamental purpose OF federal con-
troll was achieved fully and splen-
didly and al far less cost to the
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03

Labor Is not q commodity; il is
human. Those who labor have
rights and the national security and
safety depend upon a just recogni-
ton of those rights and the con-
servation OF the strength OF the
workers and their families in the
interest OF a sound-hearted and
sounu- headed men, women and chill
dren. Laws regulating hours OF
labor and conditions under which
labor is performed. when passed in
RECOGNITION OF the conditions under
which life must be lived TO attain
10 the highest development and
happiness. are just assertions Of the
rational interest in the welfare OF
the peoVlc.
At the same time the nation de-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03

We reaffirm the traditional pol
icy of the democratic party in favor
OF tariff revenue only and 70 con-
trm the policy of basing tariff revi-
sions upon the intelligent research
OF non-partisan commission rather
than upon the demands Of selfish in
terests, temporarily held in abey-
ancP
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-03
WOMANS SUFFRAGE
WOMEN I'M INDUSTRY

We urge cooperation with the
states for the protection OF child
life through infancy and maternity
care; in the prohibition Of child
labor, and by adequate appropria-
tons for the children's bureau and
the woman's bureau in the depart
mont of la bOr
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
RECEPTION OPENS SEASON
 NY. M. c, A. BUILDING

The lobby of the local Y. M. c. A. was well filled Monday on the occa- sion of the opening reception of the season and the general expression was that it was lone of the best.'
 Chairman Harry M. Clark welcom- ed the guests in behalf of the social committee. Delightful music was rendered by a competent orchestra consisting of the following: Miss H B. Royce, violinist; Mrs. Faith $. Ryan pianist; John H. Perkins, cornetist and Clarence Barber, flute. The great attraction of the evening was a program of readings by Haze Chandler Parks of Boston, who fully i maintained her reputation as one oi | the best elocutionists ever heard 1T Norwich. Her readings included class | ical as well as humorous selections and her audience was simply charmed
 with her rendering of the variou: pieces.
 i As an inovation the entire audience
 sung heartily several of the popula
 songs after which refreshments wer'
 served to all.
 | The committee in charge included
 Harry M. Clark, chairman; Arthur E
 Wyman, and N. Eugene Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
REPUBLICANS WIN TOWN ELECTIONS

127; tax collector, John P. Beswick, r, 143, John K. Proctor, d, 13s; registrars of voters, Elijah s. Abel r, 150, John J. Sweeney, d, 129; school committee, both tickets, Frank E. Palmer. Helen P. Palmer, John F. Fields.
 Democratic First Selectman in Montville
 Montville went republic all through the ticket by majority of about 35, except for first selectman, where Jerome w House, democrat, po1le1 243 votes and beat out his republican opponent, Hubert G. Dart, who has been first selectman About SO to 70 women voted.
 The vote was as follows:
 Selectmen, Hubert G. Dart, r. 227, Am prose Sullivan, T, 233, Jerome W. House d, 243, Hadlai Potter, d, 219; assessor Louis Phillips, r, 239, Edwin c. Curtis, d 215; board of relief, John Al Coggeshall r, 251, Hugh Canavan, d. 203; tax col lector, Bertram Edmonds, r. 260, John Lynch, q, 202; registrar of voters. Robert Patton, r, 25S, Edmond Culleen, d, 22S school committee, Ralph H. Melcer, r, 249 Morton E. Fox, r, 252; auditor, Frank H Rogers, r, 25S, Henry W. Church, d, 223
 The town meeting accepted the budgets presented by the selectmen and the school board, placed the repairs to high ways in the hands of the selectmen, left with the selectmen the question of dis continuing the Chapel Hill road, and au-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
DONORS TO sHELTERING
 ARMS IN THREE MONTHS

The list of donors to the Sheltering Arms during the past three months is as follows: Mrs. Roland Hill. Miss Congdon, MT. Peabody. Mrs. Charles Gale, Miss Caroline Gilman, Mrs. Henry Ar hold, Mrs. Charles B. Lee. Christopher Hansen, Rev. William Crawford. May Hansen. Mrs. John Huntington. Francis Leavens, Charles Treat, a friend, Mrs. George Carroll. Adams Carroll, Miss Abbie Willard, John P. Huntington. Rev. Henry Arnold, Mir. Coggin, Miss Annie Smith Mrs. William Palmer. c. Wy man Carroll. Jr.. Mrs Adams Carroll Mrs. Daniel Lester. Stanton Brown
 Drs Linnell. LaPierre and Gilderslaeve have very kindly given their services, and discounts have been allowed by the fol lowing: s. P. Allen. The Falls Market Powers Brothers, Disco Brothers. The Norwich Electric Co.,, Lee & osgood Co
 Utley & Jones. The Providence Bakery Eaton Chase O., Charles C. Treat, R. F Smith, The Edward Chappell Co., J B Bates Ice Go. The daily papers are al ways contributed and greatly enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05

This was the year for the so-called ~smalI town elections for town officers throughout the state. In New London county the elections results were as fol- lows on Monday:
 Women MaIe Bozrah Republican.
 For the first time in 20 years Bozrah was wrenched from its democratic foundations and turned into the republi- can ranks. The women vote was said to have done it. There were IF women votes in the total vote of 2S7. Two bal lots were blank. There were 127 straight republican and 121 straight democratic ballots. The vote was as follows:
 Selectmen, E. Leroy Lathrop, r, 150 Nelson L. Stark, T, 142 John s. Sullivan d. 131; Albert G. Avery, d, 132; assessor Elijah s. Abel, T. 154, Herbert E. Beard r. i52, Charles W. Avery, d, 124, Myron W: Smith. d, 126; board of relief, Albert J. Grandy, r, 15o; William Kilroy, d
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
'LAINFIELD ELECTION PUTS
 REPUBLICANS IN OFFICE
Special to The Bulletin.)

Plainfield, Oct. 4.-The republican ticket won the town election today by a majority of 237 for first selectman. Sev- enty-five women voted. There were ASA straight republican ballots and 27O straight democratic. The results:
 Selectmen, Samuel L. King, r, 564. Fred c. Leavens, r, 525, Louis Gendron, d. a327; assessor, Benjamin R. Briggs. r 5S6 Duf1ield Barmier, d, 31S; board of relief. Stewart M. Ellsworth, r, 531. Irv- ing F. Palmer r, 53O; tax collector Charles Enos, T, 530, Charles H. VII. Hams, d, 332; registrars of voters, Stew. art NJ. Ellsworth. r. 519, Joseph P. Smith d, 942; school committee, Eleodore F Grenier r, 543 Charles B. Salisbury, r 534, Daniel Smith, d, 319
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
Enjoyed Beauties of Elizabeth Park.

Mir. and Mrs. Emil A Jahn of the East Side have returned from visit with their son, Ira L. R. Levrick, of Adelaide street. Hartford. While there they vis- ited Elizabeth park. The flowers were a beautiful sight. All the different kinds of old fashioned flowers one has no, seen in years, with heliotrope. cannas, red and yellow, which made a fine show ing. They also saw the duck pond, which was filled with gold fish and half grown ducks. Any one who has never visited the park this time of the year could not realize how beautiful it is, they say, even a prettier sight than at the rose season.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
WOMEN WILL NOT HAVE
 TO TELL THElR AGE

Women who are modest about tell ing their ages when they are made voters will not be obliged to tell their exact ages according to a statement made by H. H. Pettis whe say the legislative act says that the women have only to swear that they have at tained the age of 21 years. This will no doubt relieve many minds as there has been considerable objection to tell ing their exact ages.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
coop FOR HIM AND HIS WIFE

| Louisville, Ky, writes: q found Foley s Honey and Tar just what I wanted for my wife's and my colds" This famous old cough medicine is just as good for children as for adults. It checks coughs, colds, croup, bronchial coughs, and stops that tickling" throat that keeps one coughing at night. It contains no oLi- ates nor habit-forming drugs Promri and sure in action. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
WOMEN OFFICIALS IN
Especial to The Bulletin.l

Columbia, Oct. 4.-The total vote cast in the town was 122, of which 97 was republican and 25 democratic. Those elected included: Assessors, for three years, Lester J. Hutchins, for one year Conrad Schriefer; board of relief. for three years, Curtis A. Holmes, for two years, Lucius Robinson; selectmen, Clair L. Robinson, Henry B. Hutchins, Row. land L. Cobb; auditors, Henry c. Isham Charles k. Hitchcock; school committee Clayton E. Hunt, William M. Wolff Frank B. Potter; collector of taxes, Vic tor Brousseau.
 A woman was box tender, another booth tender and another distributed bal. lots, the other three officials being men
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05

The selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Killingly will be in session on Saturday. oc.. 9th. 1920. and ors Wed nesday. Oct 18th. 1920. and on Tuesday. Oct 18th. 1920, at the Selectmen-s Onice in Town Hall Building. Danielson. Conn, in said Town, from g o'clock in inc fore noon until , o'clock in the afternoon, to examine the qualifications of electors and admit 10 electors oath those found ouaii- fled. The Selectmen and Town Clerk of said Town of KillinEly will be in session at the Selectmen's Office in Town Hsii Building. Danielson. Conn, in said Town on Monday. Nov. lst. 1920. from o'clocl, a. m. to o'clock ?. m. 10 admit those only whose qualifications mature after Oct 18th, 1920, and down to election day. Dated at Killingly this 2d day of October, 1920.
 JOHN A GILBERT,
 JAMES BACON, A. D. SAYLES, Selectrnen-
 FRANK T. PRESTON.
 oct5d Town Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05

William Barker of Canterbury has sold his farm and household goods and is not certain as to his future plans. He has been mail carrier from Canter- bury to Plainfield for twenty years with d record of not missing a train once in all thatt ime
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
Republican Caucus

The Republican Electors of the Town or Preston are requested to meet in caucus in Town House Monday, Oct. lIth. ls20, at 7.30 o'clock D. m. for the pur- pose of nominating candidates for Rerrs- sentatiNes and Justices of the Peace.
 By order of the Town Committee.
 ALANSoN FULLER, Chairman
 Dated at Preston. Conn. Oct {. 1920.
 AT A COURT OF. PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 4th day of October. A. b. 1920.
 Present-NELSoN J. AYLINC. Judge
 Estate of George A. Comeau, late of Norwich. in said District deceased
 Laudia l.. Comeau of Norwich. Conn, appeared in Court with counsel and hied a petition praying. for the reasons therein set forth. that an instrument purpurting to be the last will and testament Of said deceased by admitted to probate.
 Whereupon. It Is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Nor wich, in said District, on the Sth day of October. A. D. 1920. at 10 = 'oclS in the of s7id petition. and Of said hearing thereon. be given by the publication of this order one time in some newsnaper having a circulation in said District at least three days prior to the date of said hearing. and that return be made to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy Attest: HELEN M DREscHER. octsd Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
Richmond Radiator Contribution.

It was the employees of the Rich mond Radiator Company who made the $50 contribution to the new am bulance on Saturday and not the Am erican Radiator Company as was at first announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
NOTICE

The Republican Electors of the Town of Ledyard qualified to vote in caucus are hereby warned to meet at Town Hall at Iedyard Center on Monday. Oct l1th 1920. at ?. m, to to place in nomination candidates for Representatives Judge of Probate and Justices Of the Peace
 By order of the Republican Town Com mittee.
 WILLIAM l. ALLYN, Chairman.
 Dated at I.edvard. Conn Oct ( 1924
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-05
A Bulletin Want
 Advertisement VIII Get j.
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that all of the stockholders of Glengary Mills. lncorpo- rated corporation organized and e1ist- lng under the laws of the State of Con- necticut, and located in the town of Sprague, New London County, in sad State. have signed under dat. of October End, 1920. an agreement that the corpo- rate existence of said corporation shall terminate. and that said corporation Is now in process of dissolution. All creditors of the same are hereby rntified tn .s--. sent their claims to William e. Park, Hanover. New London County, conn. Un or before February 2nd. 1921. Dated at Norwich. Conn. October 2nd.
 ANGUS. PARK.
 WILLIAM c. PARK.
 ARTHUR Nj BROWN.
 Directors Acting as Trustees