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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
FIRE IN NEW BRITAIN
 WITH LOSS OF SaOo, 900

New Britain, Oct. 16.-The plant of the Donrelly Brick Company in the town of Berlin, was partially destroyed by fire this afternoon. The loss was estimaed at s200,000, partly covered by insurance
 The fire stated in the company's gas plant and was discovered by employees The flames spread rapidly and a call was sent to the New Britain fire de- partment Fire Chief Noble and one company of apparatus responded. It was found that the water supply was very small at the plant and the firemen were delayed in their efforts to check the flames
 The fire was brought under control in about four hours. The engine room of the brick company was not damaged and the firemen saved the transforming station of the Connecticut Light and Power Company, located near the brick yard A huge tunnell kiln, in which bricks were baked while passing through on steel cars, was said to be completely wrecked.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
GENERAL PERSHING HAS
 ARRIVED IN LONDON

London, Oct 16.-(By The A. PO- General Pershing, who comes to London to take part in the ceremonies attendine the laying of the Congressional Medal on the tomb of Britafn's ''Unknown Soldier" arrived here from Paris this evening. He was met at Victoria Station by dis tlnguished reception committee from the various government departments. The general was greeted by Sir Laminr Wor- thington- Evans, secretary of wer, who fn- troduced him to the others, while hun dreds of onlookers who had streamed in through the gates applauded.
 Accompanying the party was Field Marshal Sir Henry H. Wilson, chief of the British staff, who had been in Paris on official business.
 At Folkestone, where General Pershing disembarked he was met by the mili- tary and naval attaches of the American embassy. He remarked to the newspa- per men that he had had a pleasant trip from Paris, and added:
 ''The channel was smooth as a lake, thank goodness"
 Within five minutes after his arrival here, the general entered a limousine ac- companied by his aides and the car apss- ed through the gates and encountered the crowds lining both sides of the thorough fare, hearty cheers were given again and again. General Pershing went direct to the American embassy, where he will stay while in London, and later was the guest of the Ambassador and Mrs. Harvey a a dinner party, which included Earl and Lady Haig, the Secretary for War and Lady Worthington-Evan the First Lord of the Admiralty and Lady Lee, Viscount and Lady Astor. Vice Ad- miral Albert P. Niblack, U. s. N, and Mrs Niblack, Rear Admiral Nathan c. Twining, U. S. N and Mrs. Twining and Major o. N. Solbert, American Military Attache and Mrs. Solbert
 The Star Spangled Banner, rendered by the Welch Guards band, and the cheering of thousands of men and women, boys and girls, greeted the composite battalion from Coblenz when the special trair rolled into Victoria Station two hours after the arrival of General Pershing. Int battalion consists of 450 men, with 2 band of thirty pieces, and twenty offic CTS It was welcomed in the name of the British army by Major General Hugf Sutton, representing the army council l The battalion was twenty-seven hours or | the way from the Rhine.
 The naval party which will participat | in tomorrow's ceremonies consists of fit, men and fifteen officers from the Olympia also arrived tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
ARRANGING FOR SYSTEM OF
 MOTOR TRUCK TRANSPORTATION

Boston, Oct. 16.-Mayor Peters tonight urged Governor Cox to take immediate steps to provide, in conjunction with the governors of the New England states. a system of motor truck transportation for moving staple food supplies throughout the section in the event of a railroad strike.
 In letter 10 the governor, the mayor said that plans prepared by a Boston committee of citizens appointed by him ln 1919, when a similar general railroad strike seemed impending still were available as a working basis on which co erect machinery necessary to protect the health and lives. not only of the cit Izens of Boston and vicinity, but of every New England community whose safety would be threatened by a general rail- road strike
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
Polish Flags Raised
 In Upper Si|esia
Former Polish Insurgents Are Guarding the New Border -Rumors of Uprisings.

Berlin, Oct. 16 (by the A. P.)-Polish flags have been raised in numerous places in the Kattowitz, Myslowitz, Pless and Rybnik districts of Upper Si- esia, and former Polish insurgents arm ed with rifles are taking stand to guard the new bordc-, according to a despatch to the Abendblatt German store owners are nearly sold out, but they are refusing Polish money.
 The despatch declares that the banks are stormed by Germans seeking to draw their money before the official an- nouncement of the league councils de- cision is made. Trains are crowded and great crowds are pouring north wards along all the roads.
 Rumors of uprising are spreading but the Polish population generally appears reserved, taking it's cue from the quiet behavior of the Poish armed guards
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
PRINCESS CHIN OF CHINA
 COMMITTED SUICIDE

Peking, Oct. 16 (By the A. PD.- Princess Chin, mother of the boy emperor Hsuan-Tung, who was busted from the throne in 1912. died on Oct. l. and it is reported she committed suicide by taking an overdose of opium. The reason for her suicide is attributed by reports form the imperial court to a quarrel between Princess Chin and the empress dowager, Princess Chin.
 It is declared the empress dowager de- sired that the boy emperor should marry a daughter of President Hsu Shi-Chang but the princess supported the erstwhile monarch's wish to marry anoti.er lady, and it is declared that the quarrel ended with the suicide of the princess. Another report is to the effect that the emperor is alleged to have shown no respect for the dowager and neglected the usual court ceremonies This caused the dowager to upbraid the young mans parents where upon the mother swallowed opium and died soon afterwards.
 The emperor is now living in retire ment and is reported to have said he would not marry until he had seen the world. and made an attempt to find means to shake off the influence of the empress dowager.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
NO CHANGE IN WHOLESALE
 PRICES DURING SEPTEMBER

Washington, Oct. 16.-Wholesale prices in September remained unchanged from August levels, the labor department re- ported today, but retail food prices were found to have decreased Il per cent. The estimates are compiled from reports made to it's statistical bureau concerning prices in 51 principal cities.
 The departments wholesale price index remained unchanged at 152, though minor up-and-down changes were noSad in indi- vidual commodities, which weer balanced in the composite return.
 The index for September, 1920. was PAP
 As to rteail prices, the department re- ported that the net decrease for the year since September, 1920, amounted to 25 per cent
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
SEC'Y OF LABOR DAVIS
 CALLED TO WASHINGTON

of Labor Davis left here tonight for Washington. He had been summoned there by President Harding In connec tion with the threatened nationa lrailroad strike. Secretary Davis has been visit ing Indiana cities for the past week after having attended a homecoming celebra- tion at Elwood, Ind, his home town
 Secretary Davis would make no com ment on the threatened strike saying the summons from President Harding entail- ed request that he make no statement regarding the situation until he had re turned to Washington and conferred with members of the labor board there
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
MILLION DOLLAR BANKRUPT
 MUST STAND TRIAL

New Haven. Oct. 1s.-Joseph Weiss man, million dollar bankrupt Of this city. and twenty-five other defendants in an alleged conspiracy to conceal assets. must stand rial in the United States district court, according to a decision made by Judge Edwin s. Thomas and announced here tonight Judge Thomas sustains a demurrer of the federal government to the plea in abatement filed by counsel for the defendants. Weissman has been at liberty under a bond of s20,Oo0 since March, 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
PRESIDENT HARDING ONLY
 MAN THAT CAN AVERT STRIKE

Minneapolis Oct. 16-The president of the United States si the only person who can now avert a strike of railroad work CTS in the United States Oct 30. Timo- thy eEIaly, president of the Interna tional Brotherhood of Stationary Bremen and Oilers stated tonight.
 Railroad men are determined to strike to man." MT Healy said 50 intense is the feeling that it will be difficult to keep sufficient al work to protect prop erty as we aim to do
 The railroad lren are not against the reduction in wages. but the encroach- ments upo ntheir rights which are being put into effect by the various railroad systems" MT. Healy said
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
ARE COMPLETING ARRANGEMENTS F0Pl
 STRIKE OF 100000 RAILROAD E's,i i[OYES

Chiefs of Five Big Railroad Unions Will Meet in Cleveland Next Tuesday to Discuss Plans-Tme For Walkout Has Been Set at A. M Sunday, October 30-Vice Presi dent Person of the Order of Photographers Declares the Aim Is to Tie Up Transportation So Tightly That It Will Impossible For Train Move-Later the Statement Was Refuted by President Manion.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
WAS BILLED JUST AFTER
 MURDERING MoTHEK-IN-LAW

Wrightsville. Ga, Oct 16.-Roger Cat lin, 40, garage owner of Fitzgerald. Ga, according to the police, drove up to the front gate of the residence of his mother in-law, Mrs William Shell. here today walked from his automobile to the front porch. where Mrs. Shell was sitting, and shot her through the head. She ded in stantly. Gatlin himself was shot and killed before he had time to leave the porch, the police said, in duel with Mrs Shells son Marvin.
 Gatlin moved to Fitzgerald three months ago and his wife refused to &C., company him, it was said. He is said to have blamed his mother-in-law for her refusal.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
COUNSELLOR WALSH TALKS
 OF THE IRISH REPUBLIC"

New York, Oct. 16.-Frank P. Walsh, legal counsellor in the United States for the Irish republic" told a gathering in Brooklyn today that Irish sympathizers in the United States haven't begun to make sacrifices for Ireland.
 If a return to arms is necessary, the bone and sinew of the American people can contribute fifty millions of dollars before we get through he said, and if our congress fails to recognize the Irish republic we will be strong enough to elect a congress which will compel recog- nition.'''
 He said that while he was in Ireland he saw plenty of arms for the Irish forces. About 10 per cent. of them were Spring field rifles from the United States and the rest were Lee-Enfield rifles captured by the British forces, ne added.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
GENERAL PERSHING IS TO
 OFFICIATE IN LONDON TO-DAY

Paris, Oct. IS Cby the A. P.)-Gen- eral John J. Pershing departed this morning for London where tomorrow he will participate in the ceremonies of honoring the British "unkown soldier" in Westminster Abbey when the Amer ican congressional medal is laid on his tomb. At the station General Pershing was greeted by Field Marshal Sir Hen " H. Wilson. chief of the British i'm perial general staff. and a number of French military and civil officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
INTERCEPTED wHIsKEY
 MEANT FOR FARM HANDS

New Haven. Oct. 15.-Believed by the police to have supplied the farm hands of Hamden with "moonshine" for sev- eral weeks. Wastaro Wilozynsld of 2s5 Valley street was arrested by police of the Westvil'e precinct late yesterday af- ternoon when two gallons Of liquor were found in his machine. He is being held on charges of having liquor in his pos session with intent to sell and dr1ving an unregistered automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
IFRsON NOT AUTHORIZED
 TO MAKE THE STATEMENT

St. Louis. Mo, Oct. Is (by the A. p F. J. Manion. president of the Order
 Railroad TeleEraphers, tonight re- led the statement of Thomas M. .erson. vice president of that organi- ton, in a statement to the Associated -ess. in which he said: "The policy of e Order of Raj road Photographers has q been formulated. and MT. Pierson
 not authorized to give out any such atement. Our policy will not be lown until October 21."
 The general chairmen of the organ ation will he convened in Chicago on ,tober 21 to discuss the policy and engagements of the organization re- ing 10 the strike and whatever action
 decided upon VIII be announced at al time.
 "Nr. rierson Is not authorized to Ake such a statement as sent out Jm Chicago
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
JAPANESE ARMAMENTs
 DELEGATES HAVE SAILED

Yokohama, Oct. 15 (by the A. P.)- Members of the Japanese delegation to the Washington conference on limitation of armaments and Far Eastern uues- tions sailed this afternoon for the United States on board the steamer Kashima Maru. There was tremen dous crowd at the pier to bid the dele gation farewell.
 Or board the same steamer was a business mission bound for Europe
 The newsEa DcrS say that the delega- tion to Washington carries with it the disarmament policy of the Japanese government formulated by the cabinet c1ppcii anG approved by the advisory council. A copy Of these instruction. MS ;tanGeG today to the American am- bassador.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
SEVERAL KIDNAPPINGs
 REPORTED IN IRELAND

Belfast Oct. 16.-Patriclk Shields a farmed in Ca!stleberg. County Tyrone, was seized by four armed men last week during the night prior to the hear ing in a civil suit in which he was the plaintiff. He was carried off blindfold- ed and detained for several days and then liberated. It is alleged that he had refused to submit his cause for ac- tion to republican court, desiring to have the case tried before the regular ly estab 'ished courts.
 It is alleged that there have been sev- eral other such kidnappings of litigants. among them James Shannagh, a farmer of Tyrone.
 It is also said that another man, John Meehan, who refused to submit his case to republican court. was detained by Sim Feiners until after the regular court sessions had concluded Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
FEDERAL HIGHWAY WOULD
 GIVE EMPLOYMENT TO 300, 900

Washington, Oct 1S-The federal bill, as agreed on in confer ence, carries appropriations which will make possible the Employment of from 300, 900 to $50 ,G00 for six months, &C., cording to an announcement today by the department of agriculture.
 Tt is a fortunate condition,' the statement added, that the states with the largest allotments, and which can proceed at once with oad construction, are the states where unemployment con- ditions probably are the worst"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
A REDUCTION IN WAGES
 FOR CONNECTICUT TROLLEYMEN

New Haven, Oct. 16.-The award of the trolley wage arbitrators, announced last night, reduces wages of motormen and conductors employed by the Connecticut company s 1-3 per cent, and is retro active to June 1. Under this decision trolleymen in nearly all parts of the state will be required to refund to the company approximately five cents of each hours pay received since that date which in the cases of men who have worked regularly will be between $50 and $6O
 There were three arbitrators, the award being written by Judge John K. Beach of New Haven and James H. Vahey of Boston, while Joseph F. Berry of Hartford dissented. declaring the wage reduction should be at least 10 per cent The maximum pay was fixed at 55 cents an hour instead of 60 Operators of one-man cars are to receive a maximum of 65 cents instead of 75.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
 AT TEXTILE CONVENTION

New York. Oct 1s.-Elimination of pieceworS and payment of textile work CTS on a weekly wage basis. universal adoption Of the A hour week in all branches Of the industry and opposition to the alleged efforts of manufacturers to increase the looms n each workers hands, are recommended in resolutions adopted here today at the third annual convention Of the Amalgamsted Textile Workers of America Large delegations from New England. New York, New Jer- sey, Pennsylvania and other eastern states attended this meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
STRIKE APPROVED IN THE
 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

New York, Oct 16.-The action of the heads of the railroad brotherhoods in calling a general railroad strike Oct 30 was endorsed today in resolutions adopt ed by the New York harbor district council of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks. Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes. The un- ion claims to represent 12.000 workers in the metropolitan district.
 The district council also adopted a resolution stating that the New York district workers are ready to obey any strike orders issued by the executive of ficers. It will be forwarded to general headquarters of the union at Cincinnati.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
GREEK ASSEMBLY VOTES
 CONFIDENCE IN GoUSARIs

Athens, Oct. Is CBy the A. P.).-The Gounaris government received a vote Of confidence from the na.-onal assembly yesterday in spite of the threats of the opposition. The government incurred no real danger, as the opposition under Nicholas Stratos was small and the Venizelists refused to support it, owing to their distrust of Stratos
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
EIGHT sITNEURs ARRESTED
 ON THE BRANFORD LINE

New Haven. Oct. 15.-Eight jitney drivers who have been quietly operat- Ing on the Branford line without inter ference by the police of the towns through which they pass. were paced under arrest by the New Haven police last night on warrants issued by City Attorney Sheridan T. Whitaker. The warrants are said to have been made out for some little time but were not served until yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
SINN FEINERS POSED
 WITH BISHOP ARTER MASS

London. Oct. 1e.-Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins. of the Sim Fein dele gstion, attended services today in the Church of Corpus Christi in Maiden Lane. After the ceremony they posed with the bishop, who conducted the mass, for their photographs
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
REvERsES FOR TURKISH
 NATIONALIST FORCES

Athens, Oct 16.-Turkish nationalist forces on the northern end iof the bat tie zone in Asia Minor have been driv- en back, following a serious attack up- on the Greek right wing, says an off, cial statement issued here. Heavy losses were inflicted upon the enemy, it is asserted.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
ARE RESTORING EYEsIGHT OF
 EENATOR THOMAS P. GORE

Washington. Oct. 1e.-Continued jnn- provement in the conditions which have made former Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma sightless since early youth was reported today by specialist who has been attending the senator. The patient was said to experience flashes of light" as result of the treatment, the first he has taken in thirty years, several nre- vious attempts to regain his sight having faile%A
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
FOR THE LIPToN
 CHALLENGE TROPHY

Pensacola, Fla, Oct. 1s.-Skippers of the Eastern Shore Yacht club of Mobile today won the second annual regatta for the Sir Thomas Lipton inter-club chal- lenge trophy. scoring 35 points. Pensaco- . "a was second with 90 points: Houston third with 19 points and New Orleans fourth with Is points
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
KU KLUX KHAN WIZARD
 ABLE TO RESUME DEFENSE

Washington, Oct. 16.-William J. Sim mons, founder and Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, will be able to re- sume his defense of the organization before the house rules committee tomor- row, his physicians announced tonight. They reported that he was recovering satisfactorily from an attack of throat trouble and exhaustion
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
0 BLUFF. PRESIDENT
 OF sWITCHMEN DECLARES

Buffalo. Y. Y. Oct. 1e-"It is no bluff
 our part. We have already sanction
 the strike order and it has gone out d the railroads of the country will be
 a standstill on the morning of Oc- Der 30th as surely as the sun will rise" id T. c. Cashen, president of the Eitchmen's Union of North America re tonight.
 Mr. Cashen spent Inc day at the head arters ot the switchmen's union here uing out instructions for the men who
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
DEEP RIVER WOMAN
 KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE

Deep River. Oct. 1e.-Miss Iva Looby. 25, of this place, was killed tonight when she was struck by an automobile The machine was travelling at high speed anu did not stop. The state police started an investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

will direct the strike of the switchmen On Wednesday he will go to Cleveland where the chefs of the four big railroad unions will have their headquarters dur ing the strike
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

Final figures on enroilment at wesIe- van university, announced last night. show total Of 542 students. The fresh men class numbers 2lS. the largest in Wesleyan's history.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17
POSSIBILITY IF VOTE ON THE
 GERMAN PEACE TREATY TODAY

Beainnng Today Will Occupy the Senate Exclusively Un til the Final Vote-A Closer Vote Than Was First Ex pected on Ratification Now Seems Probable-Eleven
 Twenty Democrats Are Expected to Support Ratification With Not More Ina n Four Republicans in Opposition
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

Officials of the state of Vera Cruz have lifted the embargo they placed on the properties of the Aguia Oil company last Saturday, following legal proceedings brought by the firm, a British corpora tion. The embargo was ordered as a se- curity for back taxes totalling 5000, 900 pesos. which, it was alleged, had not been paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

Steamer Abel is proceeding to the air of shipping board steamer Auditor, re- ported disabled and out of fuel, 250 miles southeast of South Pass. gale is re- ported blowing
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

President Harding issued an order pro- viding that five points shall be added to earned rating of all young men and wo- men who are now seking presidential postal appointments.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

Claude Howe, a garage workers, shot Bessie Lewis of Maiden ct a Boston South Enr apartment house and then killedhimself. The woman is expected to recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

A prOcIamatio ton terminating prohibition in the Province of Quebec will be issued soon. Commissioner Drouin. of Quebec liquor commission, announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

Ten men were killed and many injur- ed when 150 trucks of ammunition ex- ploded at Fort Rudmei, Rumanian arse nal and fort fication
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

Leonard Wood became governor-yeueral of the Philippines Saturday. He was sworn In immediately on his arrival in Manila, P. l., from Japan and took up the duties of his new office.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

J. NJ. Doran, chief of the chemical pro- hibition bureau, declared the odds are 50 to 1 that bootleg whiskey or gin is pois- onuS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-17

Judge Harry Fisher sustained the de- murrer of the Chicago Tribune to the s10,0O0,O0O libel suit brought by the city of Chicago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-30
GUILFORD CENTER.

A dance and supper under the auspices
of Broad Brook Grange will be given on
Friday evening, Dec. 2.
a special meeting of Broad Brook
Grange will be held Tuesday evening, Dec.
g. The third and fourth degrees will be
conferred and the annual harvest supper
will be served