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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
-E l -- TO, CLOSE THE BERKELEY - PRE-yocAnoSAL SCHOOL

Washington, Oct. 1f.-Orders closing the Berkeley pre-vocztionzl school al Boston, where 500 war veterans have been In Attendance. were issued today byl Director Forbes of the veterans bureau.
 MT. Forbes said the school had been found 10 he unsanitary. unhealthy and he was satisned that 1t .'has been voucher ing the government for services never rendered"
 one student, aged 77. was discovered on the schools rolls. MT. Forbes declared. He is William Blackburn of Lynn, Mass, who. MT Forbes declared. has learned 10 write his name in a shaky hand after receiving government training for over two years at a cost of about s5.soo. How Blackburn qualified for vocational training was not explained
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
OBITU ARY.
Col. Spencer Borden.

Woodstock, Vt, Oct. 17.-Col. Spencer Borden, manufacturer and chemist. of Fall River Mass, died suddenly of heart trouble at the Woodstock inn today. He was 72 years old.
 Colonel Borden was Associated with Thomas A. Edison in his early work and organized his New EI>-land business.
 As a breeder of Morgan and Arabian horses he was prominent. He promoted the first horse endurance race ever held in New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
GEDDEs HAS RESIGNED
 FROM BRITISH CABINET

London, Oct. r (by the A. P.)-sir Eric Geddes, minister of transportation in the British cabinet, has rendered his resignation fro mthat Office, it was learned today.
 The resignation of Sir Eric has no great political significance. It has been understood that he would give up his portfolio this autumn after having piloted the railway bill through parliament
 It is expected that Sir Eric will go back to commercial life. He still re- mains chairman of the economy commit tee which is advising the government in matters regarding retrenchment.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
REPORTS ARE IN HANDS
 OF PRESIDENT HARDING

Washington. Oct. IA report en- hodyinE the result of conferences between fhe public group of the railroad labor board and the interstate commerce com mission on the threatened strike was laid before President Harding today The text of the report was not made public but Chairman McChord, of the commission announced on leaving the White House that the conferences had been concluded with today's meeting.
 Anything regarding our report must come from the president" Chairman hcChord said. and his remark was ap- proved by Chairman Barton of the labor board.
 Al the White House 1t was said that
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
LEGAL ACTION OVER MUTT
 AND JEFF" COPYRIGHTS

Washington, Oct. 17.-The supreme court was asked today by applications filed by the Wheeler Syndicate, Inc, and Harry c. (Bud) Fisher to determine whether copyrights granted them on Mutt and Jeff cartoons prohibit the Star company, publisher of the Hearst newspapers. from using such characters, designated by those names, in situations, experiences and pastures different from those shown in the cartoons copyrighted.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
IMMEDIATE FREIGHT RATE
 REDUCTION NOT POSSIBLE

Chicago, Oct. 17.-Presidents of rail- roads centering in Chicago in formal statement tonight declared that the pro- posal of the labor board public group to translate the recent wage reduction au- thorized by the board into an immediate freight rate reduction as a possible means of averting a rail strike was not possible, as it would put the, railroads back in very precarious position finan- cially"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
BROKERS DABINEY AND
 NILES ARE EXONERATED

Boston, Oct. 17.-District Attorney Jo- seph c. Pelletier today mol prosseds indict- ments charging Alfred S. Dabiney and Nathaniel W. Niles, brokers and widely known tennis Ylayers, with larceny of stocks value+ at s12,0OO from Emma S. Butrick. After examination of evidence MT. Pelletier said nothing has been found to associate Dabiney and Niles with the alleged larceny.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
PROPOSED RAILROAD STRIKE WOULD BECOME
 EFFECTIVE ON THE NEW HAVEN ROAD NOV. 1

WazOu Central Vermont Scheduled For Nov 5-War S. Stone, President of Engineers Says Government Can Prevent Strike by Taking Over Railroads Reports of the Public Group of the Railroad Labor Board and l. C. C. Are in President Harding's Hands All Government Departments Are Preparing to Meet Any Emergency Postmaster General Hays Says: "The Mails Will Be Moved"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
IMPROVEMENT IN TREATMENT
 BEING GIVEN RANGE STOCK

Philadelphia, Oct. 17.-Improvement in the treatment given range stock in the United States probable outstanding In the past year, pr. W. o. Stillman of Albany, N. Y, president of the American Humane association, declared today in opening the associations convention.
 He said the stock is no longer allowed to. drift before the wintry gales and perish
 Dr. Stillmar said much attention is be- ing given to the preservation of wild life 10 the humanizing of the wild west shows and to stamping out epidemics and other conditions causing loss and suffering of great numbers of livestock.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
WINDSOR HOTEL, MONTREAL
 WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE

Montreal, Oct 17.-Fire broke out in the refrigerating plant of the Windsor Hotel, one of the city's largest and oldest hotels late tonight, filling the structure with smoke and ammonia fumes, az driving scores of guests to the street. Six guests, trapped in their rooms by the smoke, were brought down ladders by firemen.
 The fire did not extend beyond the basement but there was considerable damage by smoke and water.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

of favorable working agreements on up wards of seventy-fve roads, in addition to the 12 per cent. wage reduction which went into effect July i. The railroads can settle the strike by the elimination of these conditions, MT. Stone said.
 The government can prevent the strike by taking over the railroads, and this is what will happen eventually MT. Stone said. He also issued a formal statement covering the mems position and their reasons for striking.
 Mir. Stone tonight made public the four groups of roads on which the strike is scheduled to begin on the first group at a. m. Sunday Oct. SQS the three other groups to go out at forty-eight hour periods. The Pennsylvania, one of the largest systems of the country, is one o1 the last to be hit by the proposed strike (continued on Page Three, Col. Six,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
ELSIE SAILS FOR HALIFAX
 FOR FISHERMES's RACE

Gloucester. Mass. Oct. 1.-The Elsie champion of the fishing vessels of Mass achusetts bay and defender of the in- ternational trophy won at Halifax. N S., by the Esperanto last fa1. set sail for the eastward today. With Marty Welch. who won the cup as skipper of the Esperanto at the helm of the Elsie to defend it. Gloucester men cheered schooner and skipper as they beat into a stiff easterly wind and heavy mist. II was expected that it vould take AS or 50 hours 10 reach Halifax.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
GOV. LAKE SENDS LETTER
 TO HOOVER ON UNEMPLOYMENT

Hartford, Oct. Ex-Governor Lake to- day announced that he had sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Hoover relative to the unemployment situation in Connec- ticut. The governor said he told Mir. Hoover that unemployment conditions had been showing gradual improvement in nearly all sections of the state, but that the threatened railroad strike was doing much to unsettle the situation
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
JURY SELECTED FOR TRIAL
 OF REV. E. R. STEPHENSON

Birmingham, Ala. Oct. 17.-A jury was completed for the trial of Rev. Ed win R. Stephenson, charged with second degree murder in connection with the staying of Father J. E. Coyle, rector of St. Pauls Catholic church. and Judge Hugo Black. attorney fo Stephenson, an- swered the indictment with the double plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.
 Witnesses or both the state and the defense were then excused and instructed to report to the court tomorrow, when the state will begin examining it's wit nesses.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
PARLIAMENT OF PRINTERsn
 IN SESSION IN TORONTO

Toronto, Oct. 17.-Delegates from all parts of the United States and Canada were here today for the opening of the tnlrty-hfth annual convention of the United Typothetae of America or par llament of printers"
 Annual meetings of several affiliated organizations will be held during the week. including the employing book binders of America, the Tariff Printers Association and the International Trade Compositors' Association
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
25,0OO MOTOR TRUCKS IN
 PRIVATE USE IN CONNECTICUT

Hartford, Oct. 17.-There are more than 25.O00 motor trucks in private use in Connecticut. large percentage of which probably could be put into service transporting food and fuel if an emer- gency arises as a result of the threatened railroad strike, said Motor Vehicle Com missioner Stoeckel today.
 Highway Commissioner Bennett said the state highway department has one hundred heavy army trucks which could be moblized quickly for emergency needs.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

The Victoria Cross Is the most coveted medal in the British Empire. It is award ed only for exceptional bravery in action It is a 'sronze decoration made from can non captured by the British in the Crime an war, and suspended from crimson colored ribbon. It carries a pension of s90 year. Throughout the British Elm pire about four hundred soldiers and sailors wear this most rare emblem of courage on the field of battle or in naval engs gements.
 The bestowal on America's -Unknown Warrior" Of this decoration will be the first time that a foreign soldier win have been so honored.
 .-1t.is quite common practice ia Eng land for all men. when speaking to a man with the crimson ribbon on his breast to tip their hats In recognition of conspicuous bravery.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
DEMANDS ON STOCKHOLDERS
 OF HANOTER TRUST CO

Boston, Oct. 17.-Demand for the payment of the par value of their shares Wa ssent by Bank Commissioner Allen tonight to stockholders of the Hanover Trust Company, which was closed last year by the commissioner
 Charles Ponzi, now serving federal sentence for fraud in connection with his get-rich-quick foreign exchange scheme, was inc uded in the bank com missioner's list to the extent of $751; 500 on 1,575 shares said to be held by him.
 MT. Allen informed the stockholders that he had determined that it was necessary to enforce their individual liability in order to pay the trust com panys debts.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
BRITISH DELEGATION TO
 -zssxKAs4EISGTUS CONFERENCE

London, Oct 1.-The British delega- tion to the Washington conference, ac- cording to the London Times, will con- ssit of Premier Lloyd George, A. J. Bal four and Lord Lee of Fareham, with Srinavasa Sastri. representing India, Sir Robert L. Borden, Canada, and George Foster Pearce Australia Sir John Sal mond of New Zealand and Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador to the nited States will also attend the con- ference, when required,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
ULSTER VOLUNTEER FORCE
 IS S>BE REORGANIZED

London, Oct. 17-Reorganization of the Ulster volunteer force has been de- cided upon, according to a Belfast des patch to the Press association. The de- csion was taken, it is stated, because of the inactivity of the British government towards the Sim Feiners, who have es- tablished camps in unionist quarters and are said to be drilling openly with rifles and machine guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
DEEP RIVER MAN HELD
 FOR FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT

Deep River, Conn, Oct 17.-vincent Budney was arrested at his home here today by state policemen, charged with causing the death of Miss Iva Looby by striking her with his automobile last might. Budney was arraigned before Justice of Peace Prann and held ir S10.000 bonds on a charge of man. slaughter. The automobile which strucl Miss Looby did not stop.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
KING GEORGE SENDS A
 MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION

London, Oct r By the A. P).-King George today sent a message of warm appreciation to President Harding on the tribute of the United States to Great Britain's unknown warrior. The message contained an announcement of the desire of the king to confer the Victoria Cross on the American unknown soldier on Armistice day
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
SMASHED HUTS WHEN NOT
 PERMITTED TO ATTEND MASS

Cork, Oct. 1.-The interned prisoners in the Spike Island camp were not per- mitted to attend mass on Sunday: in consequence, they smashed the huts even wrecking the roofs, and created pande- monium. Some of the disturbers were placed in the chapel. with the idea of calming them, but without effect-all the furniture in the chapel was wrecked.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
THREE DEATHS FROM FroMATEE
 ..-. ..... POISONING IN NEW YORK

New--York, Oct. i7.-Three deaths from ptomaine poisoning were reported to the police tonight Morris Madden and Alexander Coste were taken sick in the street after eating oatmeal in down. town lunch room and Mrs. Nellie Parker was removed to the hospital from an of flee nearby. The oatmeal was seized by health officials. ta
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT
 OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

Cleveland, Oct. IT (By the A. P1.- The progressive railroad strike scheduled to begin Oct. 30 can be settled by the railroads or prevented by the govern ment, Warren S. Stone. president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. said tonight when asked his opinion of the situation.
 MT. Stone said the strike is largely because of the action of the railroad managers in acquiring a further 10 per cent. wage reduction and the elimination
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
WIRTH GERMAN CABINET IS
 EXPECTED TO RESIGN TODAY

Le ndon, Oct. MA Berlin message received in Paris says German cabinet of Dr. Wirth is expected to resign to- morrow, according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
Te Head Italy, Delegation.

Rome. Oct. r (by the A. P.)-For- eign Minister Della Torretta will head Italy's delegation to the Washington conference on limitation of armaments and Far Eastern questions, 1t was learned today.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
BRrT4IN TO AWARD V. c. TO D. S. UNKNOWN WARRIOR"

London. Oct 17-CBy the A. P)3Ths British government today decided to award the Victoria Cross. the highest British award, to -Americz's Unknown Warrior -- ..-..
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
EMO SWORN IN AS DRY"
 ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Hartford, Oct. 17.-Jonathan E. Enc of Simsbury was sworn in today as fed eral prohibition enforcement officer for Connecticut He succeeds Thomas F, McAul;ffe, who is held in S30,O0O bonds on charges of Accepting bribes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

The body of Max ". E. shubert, aged fl. was found hanging in the attic of his home in Methuen, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

John G. Luke. president of the Virginia Pulp & Paper Co, died at St. Luke's hos pital in New York. He was 64 years old and resided at Irvington- on- the Hudson.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Chief Hailstorm, . Cherokee Indian, from Oklahoma, with his war paint on married German actress at Geneva.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Employment in New York State fac tories during September showed a gain of 3 1-2 per cent. over August.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

An automobile belonging to . collector of Harvard Trust O., and a small safe containing sveral hundred dollars, was stolen at Cambridge, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
Joseph Petr..key. 2 Waterbury police

Joseph Petrsskey. . Waterbury police man against whom a judgment was ob- tained in a case growing out of the kill ing of boy while driver of the Water bury police ambulance, filed a bankrupt cy petition. He gave his debts at sI.- 446 and his assets which are exempted, at $500,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Federal bureau of markets announced shipments of melons exceeded 44.O00 cars. more than 5000 cars higher than last years shipments.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Miss Ethel sutorius. who occupied q room on the third floor of house on Newbury street, Boston, was found un- conscious in the rear of the building with a possible fracture of the spine. The police took into custody two men at her lodging house.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
BRIEF TELECRAMS

Five persons were injured in autone- bile accidents in New York Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Patrick J. Corbett and John shritu- kaly, proprietors of two saloons in New Britain raided by the police last week, were each fined s2OO and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

White slave auctions were discovered and stopped by police in Vienna.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

The volunteer crew of business men who operated the "Millionaire's Special" on tho Delaware, LacItavanna and Western Railroad, bringing commuters to New York during the 1920 railroad strike, are again ready for service.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Ckrainian peasants are reported to have revolted against the Russian So- viet government. and one bolshevik regi- ment is said to have mutinied.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Mounted police in Rio Janeiro were called out to quell political riots.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

Pearl P, Perry, a saloon keeper in the Westville district, who was among those arrested at the time of the Jennie T. rum landing expedition last summer, was fined $2oo and costs, and jail sentence of so days.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18

NJ. Tronkiewitx, secretary of the Pol ish reparation commission now in Mos COW, has been murdered in that city, 1t is said in advices reaching here.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-02-25

they last. J. u. EVANS. S4-SI
Bring the kiddies to Grace Church
this evening. There will be de-
licious homemade candies and ice
cream cones for sale.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-02-25

MD. FEB. rs. 1921,
Brief Local News

Do not speculate in doubtless Sc
curities; it is safer to speculate on
the weather.
Register of Wills Russell P. Smith
is spending several days this week
in Baltimore.
Mrs Levin S. Dali, is visiting DR..
and Mrs. Horace Long aker at their
home in Newsport News, va.
The friends of Miss Belle Fisher
will regret to learn of her illness.
She is in Baltimore with her sister.
District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler Edward Murphy, of Washing
ton. D. c.. will make his official visit
to Cambridge Lodge of Elks tonight.
Mrs. Frank c. Hanna left on the
early train this morning for Balti-
more where she will spend several
days visiting her daughter, Miss Isa-
bel, and her son, Mr.. Carlos Hanna.
Down through the ages woman
has always been the object as well as
the obstacle Of mans intentions and
attentions and so it is in the story. of
Harriet and the Piper" the big
First National attraction with Anita
Stewart at the Grand Opera House
tonight and Saturday.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-02-25

Special this week, beautiful cut
glass tumblers Is cents each while
they last. J. G. EVANS. 24-3t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-02-25
CHURCH LOCALS

The ladies of the Baptist Church
will hold a Food Sale" next Satur-
day at the home Of Mrs. J. H.Kraft.
Pies, rolls, biscuits and caramels.
Phone 129-R and your order will be
delivered 2I24-2t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-02-25
FEARS GAME Will STARVE
Warden Proffers Pay For Food Ii
Citizens Will Distribute.

Game birds Of Maryland are held
TO be in danger of starvation unless
the people of the county district and
others places where the birds con-
gregate help feed them until the
snow and ice are cleared from the
ground, enabling them to get their
natural food.
All district deputy game warGens
have been notified by State Game
Warden E. Lee LeCompte to COM
municate with the people of each
county and request them to feed
game birds and animals.
Wherever persons are not willing
to furnish the feed free, Warden Lee
Compile instructed the deputy war
dens that the State Game Depart
ment would reimburse them for a
nominal amount.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-02-25
OFFICERS OF BIG SHOW
HAVE Been NAMED
Men Who Will Have Charge Of The
Automobile Show To Be Held
March 15-16-17-18-19 At Cam
bridge Armory.

The Automobile Show to be held
at the Cambridge Armory starting
Tuesday, March 18th. will be one OF
the greatest affairs ever held in
Cambridge. Already a large num-
Der of automobile distributors have
signed up for space and, unless
something very unexpected occurs,
every space will be taken long be-
fore the Show opens. The show will
not be confined to automobiles alone
as there will be motor cycles, tires
and all kinds of accessories.
At meeting last Monday night
the following officers were elected:
Chairman: Mayor Earle w. Orem.
Secretary: Francis S. Breuil
Treasurer: A Shepherd Bayly.
Executive Committee: Ivy L. Phil
lips, Samuel E. Hubbard, Levi D. T.
Noble, Samuel H. Mills, W. A. Sack
er and Miles H. Woolford,
Finance Committee: Sdwin Mo-
bray, A Shepherd Bayly, Frank Rob-
bins, John J. Barth, Milford Nathan.
Floor Committee: Reginald Lake,
Elmer Blades, Carroll Dali.
Advertising Committee: Earle W.
Orem, A. Shepherd Bayly, Frank
Robbins Mrs. Russell P. Smith.
Entertainment Committee: V. S.
Bradley, Frank Robbins. Virgil
Seward.
Decoration Committee: John J.
Barth, Howard Sullivan, Edward L.
Bramble.
Ticket Committee: E. L. Bramble,
R. P. Smith and Edwin Mobray.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-02-25

There will be no charge for ad-
mission at Grace Church this even
ing. A silver Offering will be taken
for benefit of Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-05
FAIRFIELD

The Methodist Guild will hold an
all day meeting at the home of Mrs.
Emerson Brown in Benton. Thursday
y team will leave Burgers corner at
10 o'clock.
The marriage intentions of Fred
Dyer of this town and Miss Ida Mare
Pooler of North Vassalboro have been
recorded at the office of the town
clerk.
Mrs. Jasper Dangler of Clinton is
visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Helen Pearson who has been
visiting her brother, C. G. Hume. has
gone to Houlton, where she will visit
another brother, Col. Frank Hume.
The following item will be of in
terest to friends of Miss Harriet Abb
bolt:
Harriet Abbott of Fryeburg has
been drawn as a juror for the Octo-
Der term of Supreme Court at South
Paris. She is the first woman in Ok
ford county to be drawn and one of
the few in the State. Miss Abbott
was former principal of the North
Grammar school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-05
HINCKLEY

L. Bowden and Allie Webb are
thoroughly repairing and making a
dwelling of the old Post Office build
ing on the Clinton side of the river
at this place. On account Of help, they
will not complete the outside this
fall, but hope to early in, another
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barnes of Au-
burn. visited friends here for several
days recently.
Mrs. Frances Parker of Skowhe-
gan. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Cora
Allen for few days, while Mrs. Par
ker Is away on ten days vacation
In the deep woods Of Guilford.
Mrs. Rose Strickland expects her
son. Loring and newly made daugh-
ter. to arrive home Wednesday from
their wedding trip at Old Orchard.
where they have been the past two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Green are
the proud parents of a young son.
VINO arrived Sept. %. Mrs. Green is
staying at the home of her parents.