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Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
WANT WAR RESTRICTIONS
 ON MISSIONARIES LIFTED

Washington. Oct 26.-The biennial convention of the United Lutheran church finally adopted today resolutions urging revocation of war time restrictions on missionaries. The action presumably was aimed at the British government which was frequently mentioned in the de bate
 Application of cloture was necessary before the resolutions. even in the.r modi- fled ierm could be brought to a vote. ob- jection' by member that IL was not wise at this time to pass the statement Of principles to which the resolutions were attached were voiced during the debate.
 "When missionaries are willing to die violent death on foreign feids." de- clared Rev. Paul Roth Of Mi waukee, I've who sit at home in comfort must not refuse to confess our Christian principles. whether 1t be a convenient time or not"
 We have found the British govern ment always -eady to protect the mis- sionaries in time of war" replied Rev T. F. Zenze of Philadelphia Mission aries expect this. it Is a simple factthat if in certain critical moments one should insist in preaching the gospel very seri- ous difficulties would arise. We are dis cussing the matters in the resolutions al a most unfortunate time. We are stiil under the shadow of the greatNwar."
 Suggestions for celebrating the foui hundredth anniversary Of the appearance of Martin Luth before the -d'et of Wormi were approved by the convention and th' executive board empowered 10 fix th' date and arrange the program
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
STARTS TO-DAY
 FOR FIN-L SPEAKING TUT

Marion. Ohio. Oct 2s-On the eve os his departure for his final speaking trip. a four-day circuit of Ohio cities Senator Harding again directed the attention of the pubic today 10 two Of the issues that have been In the forefront Of his cam Daign- The protective fsrin and ths league of nations
 Prompt return" to a policy Of pro lection of Amer can products was promis- ed by the republican nominee in a tee gram he sent 10 Paul A Everr- Of Jo7- lin. Mo. and made public as a parf O, his attack on the democratic tarin pro- grom. He declared that "disas-ers' had been brought 10 mining and Industrial interests through failure to protect Amer lean products propertly. and that now American agriculture was sharing a similar fate.
 His comment on the league was in the course Of an informal discussion of recent Interview with Leon Bou-reois president of the league council. The lat ;rr's views. he said. furnished further er- idence that the only safe way for fhe | United States was to remain outside" for the present
 The senator's final campaign trip will be made by easy stages. and uniees 1 present plans are changed will include br' four Epeeches Leaving here affer ! hHHn t9HorroW ne VIII speak at nirht t1 CNleve'and. and on the three remaining nights Of the week will address meetings In Akron. Cincinnati and Columbus. Wednesday Thursday and Friday n rhts will be spent at hotels and he win re- turn 10 Marion after the Saturday ni-ht speech In the state capital
 Today Mir Harding took it easy. sec . ing few callers and clearing away r,sry odds and ends of office work. His voice , which had been affected by a slight cold showed Improvement and he said he wns feeling i1 fiD-top condition for the home stretch Of the campaign.
 During the afternoon a glee club fro-r Troy. Ohio. marched 10 the front porch ] and serenaded the nominee and Mrs
 Harding with political ron-s The zen. ? stor made short speech. thanking fhe-
 for the visit and for their support tr th, - campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
BRIDGEPORT CRACKsMAN
 SENTENCED 10 TO 15 YEARS

New Haven. Conn.,. Oct. 26.-Frank Williams. of Bridgeport, professional cracksman, today was sentenced to serve from 10 to E years in the state prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of blowing a safe in Derby in August. 1919. and stealing $3.oOO Sentence was impos- cd by Judge Isaac Wolfe in superior court after counsel for Williams announced a change in plea from not guilty to guilty and appealed for clemency for Williams because of his poor health He is 31 wears old
 Williams escaped from the Derby po- lice station on October 13, 1919. by means of a ruse, locking a policeman in cell and leisurely walking out of the station. He was captured at Long Beach Calf, last April and brought back to Connecticut.
 Williams was sentenced to the Massa- chusetts reformatory in 1910 for burg l lary He was paroled in 1911 and again 1 sent to the reformatory in 1912. Police records show that he went to Bridgeport ] ia 1913 and he was alleged to have beer | connected wit ha gang of burglars il 1 that city. In. 1918 he was convicted ot
 robbing a iiewelry ,Itore in Bridgepor
 and was given a sentence of one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
WHITE HAS VISIONS OF
 A DEMOCRATIC VICTORY

New York, Oct. 2s.-In a statement made public here tonight George White, chairman of the democratic national committee, declared that Victory is coming our way so fast now that we cannot only feel it and hears it but we can see it."
 MT. Whites statement in part. fol- lows:
 Developments of the past two days insure that the democrats will carry New York; New Jersey, Connecticut Massa- chusetts and Rhode Island New Hamp- shire, We already have. The democratic
 tide has struck the east and has demol- ished the false barriers erected by the republican propaganda and money There has been almost a revolution going on in the states I mentioned dur 1 ing the last two days. Awakened final
 ly to the methods of the republican man ] agers, the people of these states have ] been coming to the democratic support 1T such numbers that I am advised tonigh
 the republican state leaders confess theil
 inability to prevent a stampede"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
EARNINGS OF '. s. STEEL
 PAST THREE MoNTs $4s,o51, $40

New York, Oct 2s.-Total earnings of the United States Steel Corporation for the third quarter of the calendar year issued today, aggregated S4S,o51,54o, a gain of $4,S95,S95 over the preceding pe- riod.
 Net increase of s35,7ss,1s7 showed a gain of $4,050,S3S, with a surplus of s17,- S69,94s as compared with S13,77&S33 three months ago.
 Earnings applicable to the common stosk after payment of various interest charges and the preferred dividend were equal to s476 a share, an increase of exactly so cents over the preceding quarter. The usual dividends of 4 3-4 per cent. on te common were declared, the directors evidently having no thought of an "extra" disbursement on the junior issue, despite market gossip to the con trary
 Examination of the statement by monthly stages disclosed largest earn ings for July, with decline of almost s1,00o,009 in August and a fairly good l recovery in September l In substance the report confirms the | testimony of observers of trade condi l tions: Namely, that the steel and iror l industry is marking time" pending z readjustment presumably downward, O. 1 price schedules.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
STRIKE orIrRUCKNIEN IN
 NEW YORK FoREsTALLED

New York. Oct 26.-A strike of New Works 50.O00 truckmen on November 1 was forestalled tonight.
 verbal agreement was reached to continue present working conditions until final negotiations are completed at a meeting of representatives of the team sters' union and the wage scale com mittee of the Merchant Truckmen's Bu- reau.
 In response to a demand for 40 per cent. wage increase, the committee pre- sented to the union officials for consid- eration, a contract under which wages would remain as at present, a working day to consist of ten hours instead oi nine, and overtime at the rate of $1 an hour to be allowed only when full hour has been completed. A bond, the contract stipulated, must be filed by both employers and employ es to assure payment of damages if tht agreement is broken by either.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
Garrison at Gates
 of BrixtOn Prison
Sim Feiners Arrive From Cork, Wearing Sim Fein Flags Draped With Mourn ing.

London, Oct. 26.-The police guard at Brixton prison was again increased to- day. The total number of : the guard there is unknown as most of the troops are kept under. cover, but there is a considerable garrison inside the gates
 Sim Feiners who arrived from Cork and other parts of Ireland for the obss- quies went to Brixton Prison in little parties throughout the day to see where the lord mayor had died. They were all wearing Sim Fein colors trapped with mourning. Enterprising street ven ders were also selling Sim Fein rosettes bordered with mourning close to the pri- son entrance. while the police looked on without comment.
 Deputy Lord Mayor O'Callaghan and other members of the Cork corporation visited the prison this afternoon and were granted permission to view Mac Swiney's body.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
PRISONER HAS NOT UTTERED
 4 WORD IN TEN YEARS

Boston. Oct 2s-Patrsck J. Hanier. known in the state prison as .corlsy t.e Silent" who was committed in October. 1905. as an habitual criminal. and has refused 10 utter a word for the last ioa years, will be released tomorrow. hir s.u= tence which was prolonged by att ,,ts to escape and a counterfeiting scheme having expired Haniey. who Is now 60 years of age. formerly had reputation in Lynn as a sprirter. He took VOW of silence after a fellow prisoner reveal cd to the warden secret plan with which Corhy had entrusted him. Since then he had communicated only by signs and in writing
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
CONSCIENTIOUS DIRECTOR
 MUST SERVE PRISON SENTENCE

Washington. Oct. 2s.-Habeas corpus proceedings brought here in behalf of Benjamin Salmon. a conscientious ob3ec- tor during the war whc went on hun ger strike" while confined at govern Unent hospital, were dismissed today. Justice Bailey held there was no reason To interfere with the action of the mili- tary authorities or the detention of the Nrisoner.
 ' Salmon was sentenced to 25 years im- prisonment by court martial on convic- lion of refusal to do military duey dur ing the war The sentence was later vut to five years by reviewing authori- lies. he was sent to the hospital for ob- servation. after which he began his hun. yer strike" Hospital physicians told the rourt they considered him sane. and hf will be remanded to the military prison 10 serve the remainder of his term which has three years to run.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
HARD COAL MINERS MAKE
 WAGE INCREASE DEMANDS

Philadelphia, Oct. 25.-Wage incres- es equal to the 27 per cent. recently granted the bituminous mines. with q minimum day rate of $6 aad a universal eight-hour day in the hard co1l region were demanded by mine workers here today at conference with the coal op- orators.
 Under the presidential anta-,c;te com missions award the hard coal men were given an average increase of r ger cent. with a minimum of $t .a. days meeting, which was called a: the request of President Wilson. officials of the miners presented eight demands winch they explained would eliminate al .sged inequalities in the present wage agreement.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
cox PLEADS FOR ELECTION
 OF L. OF N MEN TO SENATE

Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct 26-Special pleas for election of senatorial candidates .fayor.ng the league of nations were made by Governor Cox of Ohio today in a tri- state tour touching West Virginia and Kentucky and closing tonight with an ad- dress here where he began his career as newspaper reporter twenty-five years ago.
 The democratic presidential candidate, reiterating that he would construe his election-in which he expressed utmost confidence-Mas ia positive mandate for American entrance into theleague, asked support for democratic candidates here in Ohio and in Kentucky also. whom he said, stood -four square" upon the league issue.
 Don't tie my hands by electing a hostile senator he urged, reiterating statements made in his formal announce ment yesterday, that he believed he wou'd reach an agreements with the senate regarding the league
 T have found that America is not so much concerned in the words we use in keeping sur pledge" said the governor, l "as it is that the meaning be cr--tr and l that the only possible step now available be taken to keep wars from being in the l future"
 .7 tr0Vernor ssN0Xt alSO ACoHtlHueu 2 HIS slel- i tack upon Senator Harding, his republi- can opponent as a "consrirator" against i the league b yvirtue of the senator's sig nature to the round robin.1
 T think you will agree, said thu governor, that conspiracy was formed in senate to strangle the league of na tions to death. now we are asked to up set the conspiracy and the senatroia
 crowd proposes. as the official upsetter
 a member of the conspirators himeslf :, When a case is tried in court, the mai
 under charge never sits in the judge chair and he never sits in the jury box and the American people. in their desir , to overturn this base conspiracy. are no going to designate one of the conspira tors himself to carry out the job"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
LAFoLLETTE CHALLENGES
 LENRooT TO JOINT DEBATE

Madison, Wis, Oct 26.-Senator Rob- ert M. La Toilette in formal state- ment issued today in reply to a chal- lenge by Senator Lenroot for a joint debate on the issues of the campaign said that certain incorporate language" used by Senator Lenroot showed that Mr. Lenroot was not capable of making a speech before an independent audience at present" Senator Lenroot in his chal- lenge accused La Toilette of making false statements.
 Senator La Toilette in his statement reviewed his assertions that Senator Lenroot twice voted for the league of nations '* the hardest treaty of mod ern times" and for the Esch- Cummins railroad bill which increases the cost of living of every family of the state s1 per day"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27

adopted. copy of which was wired to the attorney general: %
 Whereas. A9n abnormal condition Cor some time past has existed in the bi- luminous coal industry In this country. due to inadequate transportation facili- ties, labor difficulties and shortage, and other causes beyond the control of the bituminous coal operators of the coun- try. and
 Whereas. An abnormal condition for requested the bituminous coal operators of the country to cooperate with the de- pertinent of justice in bringing about the elimination of unreasonably high prices for coal. where such exist. and
 Whereas. It is the sense of the bi- luminous coal operators Of the country that unreasonabiy high prices and un- wise practices. wNere such exizt. in the Industry be eliminated. therefore. be it Resolved. That the bituminous coal 1 operators of the country refuse 10 ask receive unreasonably high prices for bituminous coal. and further that all un- wise practices in the induttrg. where nay such exist. be condemned and eliminated. Be it further
 Resolved. That it be recommended to | each bituminous coal district n the United States that it immediately estab- fish a committee in its district. and that such committee SO established will use every effort to cooperate fully with the department of justice and the federal district attorney in such districts 10 bring about an elimination of unreasonably high prices and unwise practices. where such exist. in order. that the purpose and the object sought by the attorney general throughout the whole country may bs accomplished"
 During the discussion of the coal situa- ton at the open meeting many maintain ed that bituminous operators generally were only receiving reasonable profits and that the large majority strongly con- demned prohteering in coal prices which fl 1t existed. was the exception rather than the rule.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27

Cleveland, O.. Oct 2s-At an open meeting here today of approximately 1000 coal operators. representing ZOOS soft coal operators in the country. and three-fourths of the total production, a resolution was unanimously adopted pledging their support to Attorney Gen. eral Palmer to eliminate unreasonably nigh prices and unwise practices. where such exist
 This action was taken following the receipt of a message today from the at torney general requesting the bituminous coal operators of the country to CO., operate with the department of justice in bringing about the elimination of unrea- sonably high prices for coal
 Today's general meeting was called by colonel D. B. Wentz, president of the National Coal association, to consider a telegram sent by the attorney general 10 the association last week urging that steps be taken to eliminate exorbitant prices for soft coal.
 A meeting of the association members to consider the general coal situation hao been called to meet here previous to the receipt of the message from the attorney general Colonel Wentz later requested every bituminous coal operator in the country, whether members of the associa- tino or not, to attend todays meeting.
 Members of the National Coal associa- ton held meeting this morning: consia- cred the attorney generals request, and the soft coal situation in general. and voted to maintain their fixed policy against any action touching upon coal prices, because of restrictions in their charter. The association voted to refe, the communication from the attorney general to second meeting. comprisinl individual coal operators from all part. l association.
 This general open meeting was called to order immediately upon adjournment of the association meeting. and the fol lowing resolution was unaninousl,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
TRENCH FORCES NOT TO BE
 WITHDRAWN FROM cILIcIA

New York. Oct. 2s.-withdrawal of the French forces from Cilicia is not ex- pccted immediately. Rear Admiral Mark l.. Bristol, who is on an official mission 10 Turkey. has informed Walter George Smith. president of the Armenia-America yociety, in a cable message made public here tonight by the society, Armenians in the district however. are in danger. Admiral Bristol stated. and whole dis 'ricts are being evacuated.
 large military force is necessary. laid Admiral Bristol to protect the Ar menians in Cilicia from annihilation by the Turkish nationalists. who. have been conducting a campaign against French and Armenians since last February.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
pNEQUIvocAL DENIAL
 MADE BY SENATOR HARDING

Marion, O., Oct 26--Direct denial was made by Senator Harding today of re- ports reaching the state department that Washington Vanderlip was acting as his agent ln Russia
 T have never. heard of Mir. Vanderlip," said the senator. He is not my agent, and I have no agent I know absolutely nothing about any such matter as is dis russed in these desoatches, and have no interest in it whatever"
 The republican nominee declined to make any other statement regarding the Vanderlip story or to comment specifical- ly on the reported negotiations relating To possible American recognition of the soviet government of Russia. He said he considered his denial broad enough tc make his position entirely clear and tc yerve notice to everyone concerned that ae was not a party to nay of Vanderlip's reported activities.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
Farmers Of 'lsas
 tOHOId Ds. x Wheat
Have Organized and Passed Resolutions to Hold Until They Can Get a ''Fair Price,"

Topeka, Kansas, Oct 26-Farmers' organizations throughout Kansas gener- ally have adopted resolutions favoring holding back cheir wheat until they can get fair price" for it. This weeks of ficial crop report by the state board of agriculture mentioned that wheat ship ments were slow. Farmers organizations have set from $27O to $3 as a flair price Grain dealers say the volume of wheat now moving to market is less than a fourth the amount normally ship ped at this time of year However, car shortage t is officially reported also has been instrumental in preventing ship ments
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
SUIT TOR s2.ssssIs DAMAGES
 AGAINST SHIFTING BOARD

New York. Oct 2s-Suit for s..sss,- fle damaEes against the United states Shipping Board and the Emerrency Boaru and the Emergency Fleet Corporation. was begun here today by tho Huron. Minneapolis, St Paul and Blnrharfon Steamship companies. The four compan,es allere they lost this amount through the failure of the two bodies 10 keen an al- legged promise to transfer 10 Canadian register twelve steel freighters and 10 advance $l5o.o00 10 facilitate the con- struction of the vessels last year at the Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation yzro at Alexandria. Va
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
SYLVIA PANKHURsT WROTE
 A LETTER TO NIKOLAI LYNNE

London. Oct 2s-(By The A. P.)- Sylvia Pankhurst, the militant suffra- gette. in letter which she wrote to Nikola Lenine. the bolshevik premier. and which is in the hands of the government, is said to have made this interesting com ment:
 T expect six months imprisonment. ] have considered the hunger strike, but am afraid that weapon has been destroyed. since the government is letting the Irish hunger strikers die.''
 Miss Parkhurst was arrested last week charged with publishing seditious liter. ature. She was admitted to bail pending trial.
 Several years ago Miss Pankhurst was among, the first of alleged offenders against British law and order who went on hunger strikes after they were ar rested and secured their release from prison
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
MRS. WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT
 DECIDES TO VOTE FOR HARDING

New York, Oct. 2s-The resignation of Mrs William K Vanderbilt Jr., as a member of the finance committee of the democratic national committee and her support of the republican ticket through a campaign contribution was announced here today at republican headquarters. Mrs Vanderbilt's only explanation of her action it was said, was that she was unable to continue to support Governor Cox and has decided to vote for Sena- tor Harding.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
VANDERLIP SYNDICATE ALL
 PACIFIC COAST CAPITALISTS

New York. Oct 2e.--A cable message received today at the Russian soviet gov srnment bureau here confirmed the re- port that Washington D. vanderIip of California. representing a syndicate of Pacific coast capitalists. had concluded an arrangement with the Russian soviet gov ,rnment for the development of the nat iral resources of northeastern Siberia
 The message, signed by George Tchit- ,herin. commissioner for foreign affairs tt Moscow, was addressed 10 Ludwig C.
 A. K. Martens. representative of the Ioviet government in America. It fol- lows: Ion Oct 22 there was announced the onsummation of the deal proposed by the Fanderlip syndicate. comprising Wander ip Barnt. Harry Chandler, Sartori Le Phillips. Fishburn. Edward l.. Doheny, eAhQp. 1sxnA HhittiaE 4tAasazt y.AA
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
CENSUS SHOWS S5o,6z2, ,lso
 METHoDIsTs IN THE WORLD

Chicago, Oct 26.--A census of Metho- lists, compiled by Dr. H. H. Carroll, for fnerly of the census bureau for the cen tsnary conservation committee of the Methodist Episcopal church shows S6,- 622, 190 Methodists in the world, accord. tug to figures made public today.
 There are 9,S32,1 members of the church, the remainder being adherents and probationers who are members oi Methodist families.
 Canada reports ss7.421 members Nreat Britian 269.4s2; Australia 204, i95 and Japan 10000.
 The increase in the total of Methodist during the last nine years is given a. l2a2k24l
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
COUNCIL APPROVES COURT
 OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

Brussels, Oct 2G-By the A. P.)-Ths council of the league of nations approved today the plan for permanent court of international justice as adopted by The Hague committee of jurists with the exception of obligatory jurisdiction and some minor matters.
 Those parts of the plan generally att trfbuted to Elihu Root. the former Amer ican secretary of state. were acceptel in their entirety.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-27
VANDERBILT REPRESENTED
 PURELY BUSINESS INTERESTS

Los Angeles. Oct 26.-It was stated tere today by Harry Chandler, publisher h the Los Angeles Times, on behalf of he syndicate represented by Washington 9. vanderlip, now in Copenhagen, that hr. Vanderlip represents purely personal business interests here and elsewhere in he west. He said that Mir. vander1ip md thost he represents have no connec- aon. either personally or political, with yenator Harding and that their interest h the Siberian venture is a purely com nercial enterprise. without political sig nihcance. Mfr. Chandler is one of the syndicate