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Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
INITIAL STEP TAKEN TO
BREAK FREIGHT BLOCKADE
Interstate Commerce Commission 30 egraphed Appeals
to All State Railway and p 80 Commissions to
Join Hands With the e - IN Lifting the Burden
Several HundEs - Have Been Assigned to
Aid in Surveying Conditions at Important Gate
ways.

were given the commission at confer
ences with representatives of the rail-
roads and ships organization officials,
The fuel situation has slowly developed
to the danger point, representatives sald
and they proposed that the commission
establish a general, although temporary
order, for the movement of grain cars
westward and counter-movement of &C, a
cars eastward.
The commission, in a statement, said
it was keeping in constant touch with
every phase of the situation through its
own representatives and i'll cooperation
with the railroads. The American Rail
road Associations car service commit
tee has turned over to the commission its
figures on the car supply IN order to de-
velop the actual condition in all localities.
In the last few days" the state
ment continued, complaints and requests
for assistance have been received from
shipping interests throughout the coun-
try, by letter, by telegraph, through
members of congress and by personal ap-
peal. These have been handled immedi-
ately with the carriers and in many in
stances the inspectors of the commission
have been employed upon the ground to
help break the jam at some congested
point.
The commission today advised the Ore
and Coal Exchange with headquarters at
Cleveland, Ohio, that there is a present
necessity for cooperation between the
carriers and shippers in handling coal
and ore upon the railroads and lakes,
along the lines followed in 1918. by
means of the creation of an effective
coal and ore pool, saying that the record
shows that continuance of existing ar
Co. Chi
ard perhaps disaster and suggesting that
as initial step the interested parties
should re-establsh Immediately similar
arrangement to that in effect in 1918"
Hearings will not be held at present.
the - tement added. upon the railroads
application asking the commission to use
it's emergency.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
PROGRESS MADE BY THE
REBEL MILITARY FORCES

Mexico City May "A, via Laredo
Junction, May 17-By The A. P) Oc-
cupation of Monterey, Victoria and Ia
catecas by the liberal revolutionary
forces was reported at headquarters o.
Teneral Gonzalez Hast night CThurs-
uay). General Humburto Barros entered
Monterey, General Juan Guerra took
Victoria. and General Martin Triana
captured Zacatecas according to the re-
port.
Generals Ricaut Davilla, Santoscoy
and Osuna, who have been holding the
Monterey region for the Carranza gov
ernment, are believed to be fleeing to-
ward Matamoros with the intention OF
entering the United States. Gonzalez
yesterday ordered military chiefs not to
name new officials for collecting national
funds of any government department.
He took this step. it was said. to pre-
vent payments to untrustworthy persons
and to avoid later claims by foreigners
for indemnifcation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

Washington My 1.-THE Interstate
Commerce Commission took its first step
today tow ard breaking the freight block
ade
Teierrphic appeals were sent to all
state railway and pubic service COM
missions. urging them TO join hands with
the government in lifting the burden.
while the commissions force of inspec-
tors was put TO work to help get ac-
curste data respecting conditions at
critical points. Practically all of the
seceral hundred inspectors were assigned
70 aid in surveying traffic conditions at
important eateways where the flow of
freight traffic was clogged. The commits
sicn also expected TO be fully informed
on the terminal situation at all cities by
tomorrow night.
Members o. the commission recognized
that the present crisis would provide a
real test for the new transportation act
and Likewise. that the emergency clauses
must measure up to the claims of their
staunchest supporters if freight is again
set 20 moving smoothly throughout the
,opntry.
With increasing complaints from ship
pers and requests for assistance from
the railroads themselves, the commission
is un,erstood 10 have determined to go
uio the freight tieup with hammer and
.onrs. OffIc.als however urged patience
On the part af those watching for i'm
mediate results. since it may require
laws and even weeks. to start anything
ike a resumption OF normal transporta-
lion service.
In IT'S first attempts at freeing the maze
on rail equipment. the commission prob
ably will deal with lical situations in
.he various cities through individual
-asds This was expected TO last. how
ever. only until a general scheme can be
worked out by which priorities and em-
barEoes can he employed 10 restrain the
cnrushing stream Of commodities waiting
sf every station.
Further suggestions OF the railroads
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
MISS JENNIE ZIMMERMAN
RESUMES HER TESTIMONY

Springfield Mass. May 17-After a
three days lapse due to her collapse in
the court Friday morning, Miss Jennie
Zimmerman. on trial on the charge of
numbering her cousin Dr. Henry Zim-
norman, today resumed her testimony.
telling of her relations with the doctor.
of his repeated borrowing of money from
her and of his alleged threats to have
her sent to the state hospital for the in
sane at Northampton If she persisted in
her demands that he marry her The de-
fendant had not cor~9leted her testi-
mony at adjournment this afternoon and
will resume the stand tomorrow morn.
ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
-NICkY- NRNSTEIN SUCCEEDS
II OBTAINING $4,000 BAH

Sew York. MAY 17.-Jules W Ncky''
Afusteiu leading man in New York 5
g. GOA non bond plo. drama, spent to-
.,Ehi az home
After two days and nights in the
.u1Iov Street tail because Of his fail
irs 70 obtain SIS 0no bail demanded by
a. federal court In bankruptcy proceed
.uzs against him. he finally succeeded in
obtaining a surety .bonH and left his cell
.ir ihe open air al 60 o'clock tonight
N-nstein. who surrendered himself at
.a' district attorneys Office Saturday
rftcr coutinent-wide search had been
made for him for two months. previous
y bad obtained bail Of s7j 600 required
'v the state courts 10 insure his release
ln charges OF crimInaliy receiving S42.-
worth of stolen s.curiti--
Arnstein was accompanied from the
al hF nus wife. r-t...... -...s-. ,..- IT., -
rcss and his counsel. W. j. Fallon.
"N.cky- nromised to be home 10 his
friends this evening and his wife de-
ti1red thai her husband. after two days
p prison fare. would be served with his
favori'e d.sh-Hungsrian goulash-for
sinner
Earlier in the day Arnstein was taken
ptfcre Federal judge Knox for arraign-
m7nt IN alleged contempt OF court pro-
'eedings because Of his refusal to an
iNer questions asked him before United
states Commissioner Gilchrist SATURDAY.
hy counsel for the surety comDanies
WPich Instituted the bankruptcy proceed.
ings against him. Judge Knox ruled
that Arnstein would have 10 answer al
questions except those that might tend
20 ncriWinate him under the fedora
lsH lie has been summoned to appear
hrfore Commissioner Gilchrist again 10
morrow morning.
Arns'ein will continue TO refuse ia
answer questions such as those upor
Enich he was silent Saturday. his coun
- said. Mr FaIlon declared the charg,
y conceal.1g assets has been made anC
tnf is federal crime. Under Judg,
hnoxs decision. which. he added wa,
hs favorable TO the defense as TO tn,
'ounsel for the surety companies Arm
-'ein could refuse 10 answer these orss
IONS as they might tend to incriminat.
him under the federal law.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
BRITISH DESIGNER NIsHOLsoN
INSPECTS YACHT SHAMROCK 1

City Island, N. Y, May 17.-Charles
E. Nicholson, British designer of Sham
rock ", who arrived from England on
the Mauretania yesterday, had his first
thorough inspection here today of the
yacht with which Sir Thomas Upton
hopes to win the Americas cup off San
dy Hook in July.
At the end of the inspection, which
lasted several hours, Nicholson stated he
was satisfied with the way his plans had
been carried out. He suggested one OF
two minor alterations
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
BY HARTFORD POST, INC.

Hartford. Conn. May IA certificats
of incorporation was filed today at the
office of the secretary of state by the
Hartford Post. Incorporated. The GER
tificate gave as the purpose Of the new
corporation TO. own, operate and publish
a newspaper or newspapers in the city Of
Hartford or elsewhere to buy, sell. lease
and deal in all articles necessary or use
full in the printing or publishing busi-
ness: to acquire and operate a publishing
and printing plant; to do job printing,
etc" The capital stock is 100000. Tho
incorporators are Thomas J. SPellacy,
Nellie W. Spellacy and Thomas Smith, all
of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
LAST ISSUE OF TREASURY
CERTIFICATES ovERsUBsCRIBED

Washington, May 17.-Subscriptions to
the last issue of treasury certificates of
Indebtedness have exceeded the amount
sought bv the treasury by Approximately
s25.0O0.0O0. Treasury officials expressed
satisfaction tonight at the response to the
offering of certificates, which were dated
May II, maturing Nov. Is, and bear in
teerst at 5 1-2 per cent
The minimum amount sought by the
treasury in this issue was s10o, 900 900
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
REpRAFTED APPROPRIATION
BILL. PASSED IN THE HOUSE

Washington, May 1.-THE s1o4. .oso,-
900 legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill was passed unanimously
by the house today after it had been re-
drafted by the appropriations commit
tee, to meet tmhe objection that led to
its veto last weeA by President Wilson.
The president, in his veto message,
held that congress sought by a rider to
interfere with executive functions in Civ
ing the joint congressional committee on
printing supervision of government pub
lications. The bill now goes to the SEN
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
SENATE PEACE RESOLUTION
PRESENTED In THE HOUSE

Washington, May 1.-THE peace res
olution adopted by the senate Saturday
was formally presented to the house to-
day and laid on the table.
Contrary to announced plans, it was
not sent Immediately to conference but
was considered informally by the foreign
affairs committee. Chairman Porter was
directed to confer with senate leaders
With the hope Of agreeing upon some
plant by which the house could accept
the senate measure without confer
ence.
Before leaving here tonight for Penn
| svlvania Chairman Porter announced
| that he would not be able to arrange a
meeting with senate leaders until We'd
! nesday or Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
SUSPECTED OF BEING LEADER
OF BAND OF AUTO THIEyE

Orange, n. J., May 17.-Suspected of
being the leader of band of automobile
thieves who have been operating in New
York Robert D. Eckert' of Orange was
held by the police today in default of
$40 900 bail
The police declare that Eckert, whose
arrest followed that of two men caught a
week ago while attempting to steal a cal
in Jersey City bought ten high priced
cars for s400 each He will be arraigne6
before federal commissioner in Newark
tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
WITH THREE PASSENGERS
ROSE TO HEIGHT OF I7.15O FEET

Mineola. N Y. May 1.-THE worlds
airplane altitude record for a pilot and
three passengers was broken here today
by Clarence +. Coombs. who rose to the
height of 17,150 feet This is so feet
higher than the altitude reached by Cap
tain Lowell H. Smith, commanding officer
of Puryear field in FL Centre, Calf, last
Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
ROCKVILLE wooLEN MILLS
ISCKEAsE WAGES Is PER CENT

Rockville, Conn. May 17-Notices an
bouncing wage increase Of is per cent.
were posted late today in the seven local
uoolen mills. Approximately $500 en-
pioyes will be affected. Five Of the
mills are owned by the Hockanum Mills
Company and the others are the J. ].
Regain Manufacturing Company and the
Rock Manufacturing Company.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
WATERBURY READoPTs
PLAN FOR HOME GARDENS

Waterbury, Conn, May 17.-war meas
ures. involving the readoption of the
"home garden" and the war time emer-
gency committee, were voted by the dfrec-
tors of the chamber of commerce today
in an attemptto meet conditions which
in the opinion of the directors are rapid
ly approaching a crisis. Action was taken
at one of the largest and most represent
ative gatherings ever held by the local
chamber
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
NOTED ToREADoR GALLITo
KILLED BY BULL IN MADRIr

Madrid. May 1.-THE noted toreador
Gallito. whose real name was Joselito
Gomez. was killed last night Ia Place De
Talaavera as he was about to despatch
the fifth bull of the evening.
Reports of the occurrence are some
what confused. but most Of them agree
that Gallito lost his life when he jumped
into the ring to save another toreador.
Sanchez Nejian. who was in dangerous
situation while fighting the bull. The an
imal turned furiously on the newcomer,
caught him in the stomach with his horns
and tossed him
A bull fight TO oe held in Madrid today
in connection with King Alfonsos birth
day celebration was abandoned because
of Gallito's death.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
CANDIDATES FOR BISHOPS OF
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Des Moines. Iowa. May 17.-Following
announcement today that DR.. Ernest G.
Richardson of Brooklyn had been elected
bishop on the third ballot. taken Satur-
day. the delegates to the general confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church
were advised tonight the fourth ballot,
to make additional selections, had result
ed in no election. The results announced
| indicated substantial gains for several of
| the candidates.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
NITTI ACCEPTS INVITATION
TO FORM NEW MINISTRY

Rome, May 17.-Signor Nitti, whose
cabinet resigned last week, has accept
ed an invitation by King Victor Emman-
uel to form a new ministry. The invi-
tation was extended today after the kind
had conferred with Former Premiers
Tittoni and Orlando.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
CABLED PARAGRAPHS
Dowager queen Alexandra Sick

London, May 17.-The condition of
Dowager Queen Alexandra. who is suf-
fering from a bronchial cold, is causing
anxiety, says the Star today. The news
paper cites the fact that Alexandra is
now IS years DID, and declares that such
cold must be considered a serious mat
ter to a person of her age.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
SOCIALISTS HOLD BACK
THEIR AMNESTY PETITION

Washington, May 17.-The committee
Of socialists, headed by Seymour Sted-
man, the party's candidate for vice pres
ident, which was to have called on Sec
retary Baker today to ask amnesty for
political prisoners. postponed presenta-
tion Of their petition until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
a1sT ANNUAL CONGRESS OF
SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Hartford May 17.-When Governor
Holcomb got up to address the Slst an
nuaI congress of the National Society
Sons of the American Revolution in Cen
ire church house today, he remarked
that he was glad to look into the faces
of body of men whose ancestry dated
hack to those who were not too proud
to fight lie was greeted with applause.
The national coiors and those of the S,
A. r. were borne into the hall by three
members of the Governors Foot Guard
followed by the national officers and
speakers of the forenoon. Herbert H
White introduced the speakers, who ex-
tended greetings of welcome to the con-
gress.
Sound, Sane and Sensible.
Il can see by your appearance that
you have reached the age of discretion,
continued Governor Holcomb, and you
are sound. sane and sensible. 1t is not sc
far back to the days of the Revolution
as we are sometimes inclined to think
1t is less than twice my age to the Rev
olution and some of you appear ole
enough to be actual sons of the revolu
tionists.
I'VE are glad to welcome you to {
state that has always stood firm in al
wars. We are proud of the fact that al
| though we are a small state, that ha;
not prevented us from playing an import
ant role in the history of our nation.
| Our fathers of the Revolution Tough
| to establish liberty and then Tough sever
| al years to establish the constitution. Tit
| latter is as important as the former anC
as far as l am concerned that constitu
tion shall be lived up to. l have M
| ba
constitution between friends, Many ar
trying to do away Nth lIe constitution
and constitutional methous, but they for
get the cost required to establish these
| The governor told the delegates tha
| everything in this state is yours.
Chancellor L. jerks responded to tn
welcome by the governor and said tina
out west it was no secret that Connecti
cut was foremost mong the states II
patriotic endeavor I'VE congrtulat
your state on the splendid record of it
three war governors, he said.
Former United Sites Senator Morga
G. Bulkeley said it was pleasure to b
recalled from a retirement of about 3
years and given opportunity to welcom
SO prominent body.
1T has been said that ! would Civ
Won the key of the city, but let me re
mind you that we have no key to tn
city as we never lock our gates. W
continue the old custom of leaving tn
latch-string out.
have been witness five times of tn
scene of Connecticut boys eaving the1
homes TO go into as many wears. 1t hs
been my privilege after each war to we
come them back
Response to Senator Bukeley's re
marks was by James Preston, ex-mayo
of Baltimore and president of the Mar!
land State society S. A. R
! tvtOisn
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
TO DISCUSS REPUBLICAN
PLATFORM AND POLICIES

Washington, May II. Republican
platform declarations and policies will
be discussed here tomorrow by some Of
The $50 members Of the general advis-
cry committee and Chairman Hays Of the
Aadonal committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
BRITAIN TO RESERVE OIL
RESOURCES FOR SUBJECTS

President Wilson Sends to the Senate Special Report Giving
the Outstanding Features of Great Britans Petroleum
PoIicy-Information Was Given in Response Senate
Resolution Asking What Disabilities Attached to Ameri-
can Participation in Petroleum Resources of the World
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
POPULATION OF NORWICH
TO BE ANNOUNCED TO-DAY

Washington, May 17.-The population
of Norwich, Conn. will be announced at
1890 a. m. tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

The plants Of the Standard Oil Co. and
the Freedom Oil works at East Wheel,
ing, w. Va, were destroyed by fire OF
undetermined origin yesterday, the loss
being estimated at 100000
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18
BRIEF TELECRAMS

Former German Emperor arrived at
Doom from Amerongen.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

Russian Soviet government proposed
an armtistice between the Japanese and
Siberians according to a dispatch from
Irkutsk.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

Japanese navy will use the wireless tel
ephone instead of telegraph and other
forms of signalling for communication on
all ships
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

snowfall of six inches was reported
at Doyen Bridge, Is miles from Frederic
ton n
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

First mail airpIane left Omaha for
Chicago with 200 pounds of mail. The
trip was made in five hours and a half.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

Preparations are being made for the
celebration of the centenary anniversary
Of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

Chilean army officers will be sent to
the United States TO receive special train
ing. They are specially interested in the
cavalry branch.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

Francis Burton Harrison, governor
general of the PHILIPPINES arrived at CAL
cutta for a three weeks tour of India.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-18

Germans are asked for an extra hour
Of daily labor to save the Fatherland,
by DIR. Bernard Dernburg in an article
in the Tageblatt.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-08-20
WHICH ONE OF THESE BIRDS SEEMS
MEANEST and MOST DESPICABLE?

Those IT clerks "f the war risk in
surunce bureau VIII" are 70 he tried
for alleged endorsement Of over
SlO'NN from disabled suisiitrS are 60
ing to h. called !, lot Of hare! names II
found guilty. The Minneapolis Tri-
hune thinks that Il guilty ":m' SUPER
latire form of mcnNnr>s has been
found.
While admitting that they would.
under such circumstances. h" pretty
low down birds. we think that We
could easily name II lot who are worse
than these. The action Of Minnesota
senior senator in 1917 in refusing t"
pay our soldiers $40 n month becaus"
that would be an insult to their pa
triotism did not smell very good to us.
Then there We're the men who put out
defective raincoats for the boys In
Franre-far worse to our mind than
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-08-20

these ii alleged young thieves. Then
there were the men responsible for q
lot Of our boys getting half enough to
eat in France when cOurtmartlal faced
the boys who kicked.
We would also put the judg" who
sentenced an lS-ycar-"lh girl I" IL
years in prison for circulating leaflets
urging our withdrawal from Russia In
Il lower class. Likewise the men who
carry on political campaign with
mob violence smell worse to us as be-
levers in democracy. And how about
those congressman who made u" pro
vision for reconstruction following The
war and stood with the plut"rrni- in
their plans to use returned soldiers to
beat down wages!
We are likely to hear much ab"u'
the terrible IA because at last the
press has found some alleged evil
doors who do not live on dividends.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-08-20

lacked the bloom displayed early in
the week but those making $3.50 and
s. reflected irregular gains over a
week ago. Isolated sales were made
al $40 and higher on choice animals.
Cutters and Gamers were about steady
at 1925 and 81 with the outlet on
bulls at s. and 81 largely and only a
few up to S. Veal calves dropped
to $3.50. Suckers and feeders were
rated 25 and soc higher for the week
with most Of the output at $3.50 and
$50 and only heavy feeders at 50 and
$40 or higher. Feeding cows and
heifers were priced at $3.50 and Sc
mainly Dairy COW trade was a little
slow with most sales at $65 and $50
and only choice COWS higher. Receipts
dropped off, totaling around 81 900.
Sheep and lamb trade showed a
downward tendency with lambs clos
ing $50 lower for the week and So
lower than two weeks ago. Sheep
we're quoted SOC lower. Best lambs
sold up to 50 with yearlings at
$3.50 and $3.50: wethers at 81 and
$3.50 and fat ewes at 81 and $6.75.
Native feeders were saleable around
S. with few Westerns on hand. Re-
ceipts were 1850.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-08-20
LIGHT RECEIPTS
FEATURE WEEK

Union Stock Yards. South st, Paul
Aug, 1G>-DeFpite continued light re-
ccipt=, the hog market closed fully SOC
lower after getting a strong start the
openin gday. Top sa1es were peggei
at s;l,75 a. against sl5.25 the week
before while hulk cakhed at &14 and
$l4>2, w1th a few kales down 10
1915. Stock pig we're saieabIe at
Ss anil $3.50 with a few lots incIud-
ing some lights a. SAB and SIS. Re-
reiptS at 5000 were the smallest of
the year
Cattle prices were ynevenly higher
than week ago hut not 40 good AZ
the best time Of the week at the fin.
in The general trade WAS on an
easier footing with best steers going
at so AMI $3.50 and the majority of
grasaer* at $3.50 and d1r:n Trashy
kinks EDsh dawn to $40 in some in
stances Butcher COW and heifer trade
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-08-20
BAINVILLE COUPLE KETrKN
FROM HONEYMOON TRIP

Bainville Tribune: Mr.. anil Mrs. Ben
Hansen arrived at their home near
here the first Of the week from a
short honeymoon trip which they
spent visiting with relatives in North
Dakota. Mrs. Hansen was formerly
Miss Ida Huso and was at one time
resident of this place and news Of
their marriage came somewhat az a
surprise. They will make their home
in this vicinity and are now ''at home"
to their many friends at their farm
two miles west Of town.