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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
Defense of Aims of
 Organized LaD5. Etl
Central Trades and Labor Council of Greater New York Replies to Gary. Crit icisn.

New York, April 1s-rhs Central Trades and Labor Council of Greater New York representing approximately 75o.ooo union workers, issued a statement tonight replying to Chairman Ebert H. Gary's criticism of labor unions in an ad- dress yesterday at the annual meeting of the United States Steel Corporation.
 Organized labor will rest it's case with the general public" said the statement, if the interests that Judge Gary repre- sents will agree to do so without any ramification.
 His statement that unionism seeks to destroy is far from the truth and car, be testified to by hundreds of employers in this country who know different. That unionism makes ineff1ciency and high costs is also a fallacy.. His advocac of the open shop is really a closed shop against union labor
 Charging that the "steeI trust and other corporations supported large lob oles in the legislative halls of our va. rious states and our national govern. ment," the statement asked Why -is fl not fair for the workers to do the same thing: -
 Judge Gary evidently believes that the labor movement of today should be nc further advanced than the serfs were hundreds of years ago when the labor fof human was commodity owned by it's master.
 MT. Gary's reference to the large funds being created for the purpose oi organizing the workers in the trade unions denotes alarm. E. Surely capital or. ganizes to protect it's interest. why not the worker? The unfortunate part, al we view it, is the fact that we canno, raise the enormous amount of money that capital is able to raise"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
FUNERAL AT PoTsDAM OF
 FORMER GERMAN EMPRESS


 Potsdam, April 1s CBy the A. P).-It was the Germany that has passed which laid Augusta Victoria. former empress, to rest today in the antique temple, sur rounded by forest trees faintly showing their new leaves and brightened by the sun of early spring.
 Old men and women predominated among the mourners. Most of the thou sands of the officers who lined the road way leading to the rnausoleum were men of years, many of them wearing the uni form and decorations of former wars.
 It was the demobilized army and navy and the dethroned rulers of various prin- cipalities of the kingdom once forming the German federation which gathered at Wildpark, and it was chiefly the men and women of the old regime who cheered Kon Hin0enpdrg; sf1dentforff and Von Mackensen when they left the antique temple after the ceremony, which was probably the final great gathering of the following of the HohenZollerns.
 Germany's new government offered no objection to ceremonial funeral for the former empress neither did it officially participate, further than to send troops to police the grounds, through which it is estimated fifty thousand persons quietly passed in tine course of the day to view tile Douy yihs III stdle. A>o luHeI al at tended by so many persons could be any quieter or more peaceful. Rumors of communist demonstrations proved without foundation.
 The demonstrations in honor of Won Hindenburg and other prominent military leaders did not occur until after the ser vices, and were the only evidence of the deep political feeling underlying the occa- sion
 pr. Dryander, former court chaplain read the 12sth Psalm in Antique temple and preached from the text ''They that SOW in tears shall reap in joy" The | sermon dwelt upon the Christian life let by the empress and her devotion to hel family. The singing was led by th& | cathedral choir
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20

cans. and Senators wolcott. of Deia- ware. and Rsnsdeil. democrats. urged ratification. while Senator Reed. demo- crat. Missouri, opposed aa.epsance of ths pact.
 Senator Shortridgc. making his maiden speech. declared ratification would 're- fleet no. dishonor on the dead. will cast no discredit on thu living. 6nd will strengthen. us in days Of peace and but tress us should danger menace" He add- ed that above all It would "end debate. crimination and recrimspation-~ The friendship of Colombia. he asserted, would be vastly important should dan ger come from across the Pacific"
 Ratification with his amendments would do "substantial justice Senator Ransdell held. while Senator McCumbcr. who opposed the treaty in 1911. said be would vote for ratification leaving lt with the president in his own way 10 e. cure results that will constitute the only consideration and be the only justification for the outlay of y25 900. .00l"
 Senator Reed in expressing his opposi- ton 10 the treaty declared ratification would amount 10 "confession of the rav- ishment of Colombia by the United States "a plea of guilty that we have been caught with the goods" and would "speu infinite difficulty and trouble for the United States in the future"
 Colombia has a just grievance against us" Senator Wolcott asserted. land q claim. if nots legal. founded in good | morals" He further declared that the United States in precinitately recognizing
 Panama, "wronged Colombia
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
VOTE .ON RATIFICATION OF l COLOMBIAN TREATY TODAY
Administration Leaders Forecast Votes to Spare Uppo
 nents concsde Defeat-Debate Will Close at 4 P. NJ to be Followed by Votes on Amsndments- Discussion of tn. Treaty Has Brought Forth Dyesity of Views

Washington, April 1s.-Ratihcation with votes to spare was the forecast of administration leaders in the senate on the eve Of tomorrow's. vote on the long pending Colombian treaty. Opponents of ratification. for the most part conceded defeat in their efforts to bring about the rejection, of the 125.ooo, ,OOe pact.
 Discussion of the treaty. which has occupied the senate to .t.ie exclusion of practically all else since congress con- vened eight days ago. will close att ?. m. tomorrow under an. agreement. Then will come votes on amd1dments. the first of which were offered today by Sen ator Ransdell democrat; Louisiana, and tha final vote.
 The Ransdell amendments as nut be- fore the senate provide for a 350.0o0. 0oo payment to Colombia for the loss of Pan- anna instead of the s95 0oO. 900 payment contemplated by the treaty for the loan of S25.0o0 900 to Colombia by the United States for cession by Colombia of Prov. idence. St. Andrews and contiguous is lands to the United States; for constfuc ton of no canal through Colombian ter ritory without the assent of the Cnitet States. and for the formation of an al lisnce between Colombia and the United States. Administration leaders toniEh predicted the defeat of the RansdeI amendments.
 Disci / of thA treaty today unde the az. l-ment lh /ng speeches to al hour brought forth q diversity of views Senators .Shortridge. of California, ant McCumber, of North Dakota, republi
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
FALSE RIOT CALL WAS
 SOUNDED IN THoMPsONyILLE


 Thompsonville, Conn, April 1e.-A riot call sent to. the police station here late today brought fifty armed deputies to the center of the town in automobiles. and motor trucks. A large crowd, the ma jority of whom were of Italian national ity, had gathered in the street, and this caused someone to notify the police. When the deputies arrived it was found that the crowd was merely paying it's respects to Count Vittorio R. Ricci. Italian smbassa- dor to the United States. who was passing through here in his automobile The. am- bassador Is n'axing a speaking tour in Mas :acAusetts anc Connecticut.
 The deputies on duty because of the strike at the Bigs.ow .l.art.ci.: Carpet company mills had little to do today. Three arrests were made but all were re- leased. The company reported that forty employees in the dyehouse walked out to- day because the company refused to dis charge two non-union men. The company officials said the places of the forty men had been filled and that no further, con ferences would be held with the strikers, It was said that 500 out of force of $500 are still on strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
MORE STATISTICS FOR THE
 RAILROAD LABOR BOARD

Chicago, April 1s.-The United States Railroad Labor Board waded through another avalanche of figures today as more than a score of roads continued their. plea for revision of wage scales. Reduced cost of living and decreases in wages paid similar labor in other in- dustries have made present railroad wages uniustifiable. the carriers contend ed. and several roads predicted receiver ships and bankruptcy if the situation was not remedied at once. e.s-.-,,
 Colored women, washing windows for railway companies get ,$12o a month in the south while postal employees ret but $116 to s125, one witness declared. and others cited statistics from the west and south to show lower wages fn other in dustries than those paid on the rail- roads. rF S.
 The rail representatives still have three days in which to complete their case and present final argun1ants The board. then will recess. for week to al low the eIlployes time to prepare theil case.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
RESOURCES OF NATIONAL ~sr r
 BANKS SHOW REDUCTION

Washington, April 1s.-Resources of the national banks showed a reduction of s1'oeo. 14S,ooo in February compared with December and reduction of $1,554sss.- 900 as compared with February of last year. according to a statement issued to- night by Comptroller of the Currency Cressirger, summarizing the reports of the banks to the last call for conditions on Feb. 21. 5N
 New York national banks. reported the greatest reduction in resources in Febru. ary, amounting to $455 ,67s, ,ooo. Loans and discounts were reported at $11.sso.- S37,oO0. reduction since December of sA4,45S,O0o, and reduction since Feb. ruary of last year of $31S,6Ss, ,0oo.
 The total deposits of the banks wer. s15,47S,S54,ooe. which was $7ss,4oS ,ooc less than the amount reported in Decem. oer and reduction since a year ago oj S1.4S6, ,7SS, 900.
 The number of reporting banks in creased during the year by 21o. The per centage of loans to deposits Feb. 21,.1s21 was 75.46 compared with 7431 Dec, 2s 1920, and 7o.7O Feb. 2S. 1920. -
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
REQUEST EARLY RECOGNITION
 OF THE IRISH REPUBLIC

Chicago, April -1s.-Immediate recogni- tion by the United States of Ireland as a free and sovereign state was asked in resolutions adopted tonight at the clos ing session of the first annual conven- tion of the American Association For the Recognition of the Irich Republic
 Declaring that the association was composed of more than 500,o00 members who were represented by 4,100 delegates the resolution said:
 "The president is also hereby respect fully urged to notify the president of the Irish republic to appoint duly accred- ited commissioners or ambassadors to negotiate with the president of the Unit ed States such treaty or treaties as may be now in existence between the most favored nations.
 Another resolution extended "hearty sympathy and assurances of support tc the cause of Indian independence and tho just national aspirations of all other peo. ples."
 Edward P. Doheny of Los Angeles wal elected president of the association.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
CONFERENCE OF ALLIES
 TO BE HELD IN LONDON

London. April 19.-(By. the A. P)- Owing to the inability of Premier Lloyd George to leave the country during the present industrial crisis, Aristide Briand, the French prime minister, accompanied by Marshal Foch and other French of- hcials. will cross the. channel next Sat- urday for a preliminary conference with Mir. Lloyd George at Hythe. England. prior to a discussion of the allied plans on the question of German reparationS Italy and Belgium have been invited to send delegates. lad ...
 The proceedings are expected. to be short and confined to what the allied ac- ton shall be in the face of the expected failure of GermanystS carry out by May 1 the reparation terms of the Versailles treaty. '
 It is thought possible that Germany may present through the rspRrations conarnis- sion new proposalss which the German cabinet is said to be busily engaged in formulating.
 The question whether a full meeting of the supreme council shall be summoned before the new sanctions are enforced will be decided at Hythe.
 There is an inclhation. especially in liberal and labor circles in England. to watch closely any new move on the part Of France 'agalnS rGermang' pecduse or what the further occupation of German territory IS. likely to cost the already ov er-burdened British taxpayer
 With. a view to. overcoming this a statement from a French source was is- sued tonight to the effect that the occupa- ion of the Ruhr region could be accomp lished solely by French troops; that an. nexation is net anticipated and that the cutting on of Germany from this sourc, of her coal supplies would bring her tc | terms
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
DENIES. SATIoS-wIDE l sHUT-DowSs WERE PLANNED

New York, April .1s.-Statements of W Jett Lauck. economist for the railway labor unions, that twelve New York fn- sncial institutions had inaugurated na- tion-wide shut down were characterized here today by Charles H. Sabin. presi- dent of the Guaranty Trust company as false in every respect"
 Mir Lauck. in his testimony before the United States labor board in Chicago, stated that New York banks were re- sponsibie for. the unemployed in the country. This portion of his testimony, Mir. Sabin said. was another instance of that kind of utterly unwsrranted appeal to popular prejudice and ignorance.1
 "No institutions or organizations in the country" he declared. have struggled harder against difficulties 10 preserve the financial. industrial and commercial sta bility of the country through this period of worldwide reaction and economic re- adjustment than the banking institutions of New York In their individual capaci- ties.
 Tt Is largely through their efforts with the co-operstion of the federal re serve system, that this country has been able to pass through this necessarily painful period with s1ch relatively small amount of suffering by either busi- ness or labor"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
PREsBYTERY TO DISCOURAGE
 SENSATIONAL EVANGELISM

Springfield, Mass, April 19.-Discour- agemena of sensational evangelism was urged at the annual meeting of the Pres bytery of the Connecticut Valley in the First. Presbyterian church here today. Pastoral relations between the church and Rev. Robert Hugh Morris of the First Presbyterian church, Stamford, Conn.,, were dissolved at the request of Rev. MT. Morris. who is to take charge of Had donheld, N. J.. church. Rev. pr. Ford C. Ottman of Stamford, Conn, was elected ministerial delegate to the United States general assembly of the church and Rev. Dr. s. Turner Foster of New Haven was named alternate. =
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
ESTIMATES FOR AN ARMY
 OF 1ss, 900 ENLISTED MEN

Washington, April 19.-Estimates for the maintenance of an army of 1s3,0oo enlisted men during the fiscal year be- ginning July l were submitted to the house appropriations committee today by Secretary Weeks, who previously had in- formed members of the subcommittee who had framed the army appropriation bill that he opposed reduction of the army's Deace-time strength below ,00o men.
 The proposals of the war secretary will be considered tomorrow by the house sub- committee in charge of the bill, and an effort will be made to report the measure before the end of the week.
 The total amount asked for by, Secre- tar Weeks is approximately $343 ,0O0, ,o00
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
TRAIN HELD UP ON THE
 MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILROAD

Fl Paso, Tex, April 1s.-A Mexican national train from Mexico City to Fl Paso was held up at Suaz, 900 kilometers south of Juarez early today. Meagre report sreceived by the Juarez police were that the holdup was perpetrated 5y a band headed by Nicolas Codriguez, former Villa general. A report that Enrique Creel former ambassador to .he United States, and his brother-in- aw. Alberto Terrazas, were among those robbed could not be confirmed
 At military headquarters it was said uie wires had been cut and no particulars of the holdup had been received.
 A company of infantry and a troop of cavalry left for Suaz this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
MIDsHIPMEN WITNESSES
 IN LIQUOR VIOLATIONS CASE

Annapolis. Mir. April 1s.-Fifteen nid- shipmen. some of them prominent in ath- letics at the naval academy. were called today as witnesses before the county grand jury in connection. it is said. with liquor violations in the city during the last few months. States Attorney Mou- roc said to0iEht the students were ques- toned on various matters but that just now there was nothing to be made pub lie"
 It has been common report inst nid- shipmen were being furnished liquor through some agency. Naval academy authorities are lending their cooperation In the crusade. and promptly acknow- ledged summons for the students as vtt- nesses before the inquest
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
THREE YOUTHS SENTENCED
 FOR THEFT OF AUTOMOBILE

Greenwich. Conn, April 1s.-Three young men from Springfield, Mass, who were arrested here Sunday after wild automobile race in a machine alleged to have been stolen in Springfield, were be- fore Judge Mead in borough court this afternoon. Franklin s. Lindsay, IS, was sentenced on three counts, the total being IS months in jail and $500 fine Benja- min Gibbs, 19, was sentenced on two counts. aggregating nine months in jail and $500 fine. Chester w. Baker, who sai dhe was IS, had his case continued
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
SUIT OVER CONTROL OF
 CHURCH AT SOUND BEACH

Bridgeport. April Exchanging that John T. Manson of New Haven, and others. trustees of the Connecticut Val ley Presbytery, transferred the SIG, ,eoQ property of the First. Presbyterian church. of Sound Beach, over to the Connecticut Valley Presbyteriy against the will of the congregation, a suit was today filed in the superior court .here. Charles An drews of Greenwich and other members of the congregation ask the court to re- convey the property and declare the transfer null and void. It is claimed that the meeting at which the property was transferred with without autho1!o.y
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
APPoINTArENTs MADE BY
 BISHOP LUTHER B. WILSON

New York. April 19.-The annual New York east conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. closed today with the announcement of appointments by Bishor Luther B. Wilson. Changes in out-of- own churches include:
 Hartford. Conn, First, Rev. l.. H. Dor chester: St Pauls. Rev: A. F. Campbell. New Haven. Grace, Rev. A. J. Pennell. Meriden, Conn. Trinity, Rev. K. King ston. Kensington, Rev. J. L. Spafford.
 Bloomfield. Rev P. T. Morecon1be.
 Bristol. Rev. W. B. West.
 Simsbury. Rev W. D. Tucky. southinzton. Rev. W. M. Fanton.
 Unionvil1e, Rev. W S. Burgess.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
CEREMONIES IN MEMORY
 OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Trenton. N. J., April 1s.-Ceremonies in memory of Benjamin Franklin were held today on the plaza in front of the city hall on the occasion of the arrival of the bronze life-size statue of the Ameri- can statesman ar z patriot. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, Sons of the Revolution, Daughters of 1912, the American Legion and it's wo- mans auxiliary and school children par ticipated in the exercises.
 Governor Edwards. and Mayor Freder- ick W. Donnelly delivered addresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
BIGELow MILLS WORKING
 IN ALL DEPARTMENTS

Thompsonvi1le, Conn, April 1s-of- hcials of the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet company reported that the mills are working today in all departments. It was stated that 20 union workers in the dye department had quit work when the company refused to discharge two em- ployes who had been taken into the dye house yesterday. The company announc- ed that new men had been put to work 10 replace the men who left
 The unorganized departments of the mills as well as the tapestry and Brus- seis departments. are running with near ly full forces, the Company said, and 1t expects to have a normal force in the mills by next Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
RAISED BILLS HAVE BEEN
 CIRCULATED IN ANsONIA

Ansonia, Conn, April 1s-one and two dollar bills which have been raised to tens and twenties are in circulation here Two have been received at .1he Ansonia- National bank and there are believed to be more of them floating about town. The police, are Investigating but thus far, it has not been learned whether the bills are the. work of local parties or we're brought here.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
WORDS OF CONSOLATION TO |-
 FORMER GERMAN KAISER

Docrn, April 1s.-At the moment of the funeral services at Potsdam solemn, ser- vice was held at Doorn by Pastor Weiss. who spoke words of consolation to the former German emperor and the crown prince. Wilhelm though deeply moved, thanked the pastor and friends present for their sympathy, which he said was great help in the days of woe.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
MAY SLEEP UNDER TENTS TO COMBAT EXCESSIVE RENTALS

; New York. April 1s-Park Commis- sioner Hennessey reported today that ex- cessive rentals in this city, coupled with many New Workers to sleep under can vass this summer.
 He said that whereas last year 325 families scamped all summer on Orchard Beach at City. Island, this season he al- ready had 500 applica tions for tent space. He predicted that before long all the Tots" on, the beach. which Is mapped out to accommodate .2.5oo persons, would be taken. waterfront sites rent for s25 a season and sites more removed from the. sad sea waves for $20.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
WOULD REQUIRE LICENSE
 FOR SALE OF NEAR BEER"

Hartford. April s1s.-A bill introduced by Senator Drew providing that no per- son shall sell ''nea' rbeer" without license from the county commissioners; who are authorized to issue licenses to reputable persons upon payment of a, fee of $150. and limiting such licenses to one for each 1000 population. was discussed before the legislative committee sn excise this afternoon. ,-s
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE;
 INJURIES PROVED FATAL

Salisbury. April is-Miss Ida Brewer, s7. of this town. died in the sharon hos. pital today of injuries received yesterday when she was struck by an automobile driven by Major Hermance of Princeton. N. J.. who is staying at Lakeville. He said he did not see the woman because oi the snow which was falling al the time Coroner Herman is conducting an inquiry
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
DEATH OF HoLsTEIN cow
 VALUED AT $s5,ooo

Appleton, Wis, April 9.-Th1e Hol- stein COW. Sadie Gerben Henderveld De Kol which attained forty pound butter fat production in seven-day test, and known to Holstein breeders throughout the United States and Canada, died here of milk fever. She was g years old. Off, ficials of the Wisconsin Livestock As- scciation, owners, valued the COW at sa5-nnA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20

Rocky Hin,-Anselino speziali, 29, was instantly killed at the quarry of the Con necticut Quarry company in Rocky Hill recently by the swinging of steam shovel. He attempted to go between the shovel and a wall of rock, The engineer shouted to him, but the shovel was al- ready in motion. and the man was caught and crushed to death before the machin- cry could be stopped.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
PRESIDENT AND MRS.
 |HARDINa CONTRIBUTOR

New York. April 1s.-President and Mrs. Harding have contributed $50 to- ward the s100,ooo fund sought by Amer iccn women to purchase a gram of ra- dium for Madame Curie. whicn is to be presented her by the president at the White House, May 20. Receipt of the Hsrdings' cheek was announced here to- AaA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
A||GHES RECOMMENDS RIGID RESTRICTION OF IMMIGRATION

Secretary of State Sends Documents to Congress Disclosing Increased Need For the Immediate Passage of the Inn migration Bi-Particuarly Refers to Armenians, Jews Pers;ans and Russians As Subjects For Exclusion Warns That the Great Bulk of These Nationaities Are Highly Undesirable As Material For Future American Citizens.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-20
ANNUAL BANQUET OF GRAND
 COUNCIL OF ROYAL ARCANUM

Bridgeport, April 19.-At the annual banquet of the grand council of Connecti- cut, Royal Arcanum; here tonight, gold watch bearing the emblem of the order was presented to Carleton E.. Hoadley of New Haven, who has been grand secre- tary of the state body for twenty years.