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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
JAPAN's ACCEPTANCE. HAS
 REACHED STATE DEPARTMENT

Washington. July 27 tpy the A. P)- Japan's definite acceptance of a place in. the disarmament conference, which reached the state department todayy gives consent to a discussion of Far Eastern questions 1t was claimed the conference but suggeses that problems which concern only particular powers or which can be regarded as closed incl dents be omitted from the scope Of the meeting.
 There was every evidence of satisfac- ton over the reply in official circles tere and it was indicated that ghe way TOW was regarded as entirely clear fer the preliminary negotiations which will fix the time and place of meeting and Ge- tails of procedure.
 A comprehensive consideration of the conference program before the d4lega- tions actually assemble also was sug- gested in the Japanese note and now is regarded as assured.
 Aportion ot the Japanese reply which attracted particular attention was par agraph declaring it the sense of the Japanese government that during the conference problems such as are of sole concern to certain particular powers or such matters that may be regarded &C., complished facts should be scrupulously avoided"
 It was made plain, however, that off, cials here regarded this statement not as 8 condition of acceptance by Japan but as a forecast of the attitude she will take when the negotiations over the con ference program begins.
 | It Is pointed out here that Japan al the outset of her note agrees to a dis cussion of such sub jects as may be re, ] garded as bearing directly on disarma. ment and says in specific terms that she is willing to talk about Pacific and fal eastern questions
 Although officials withheld comment 1 it was recalled here in connection witt | Japanese reference such matters tha- may be regarded accomplished facts that the Japanese ambassador at Lon don recently indicated that his govern ment would not care to discuss question, like Shantung and Yap because it re garded them as having been settled b, the treaty of Versailles In other duar ters, however, it has been pointed ou that the Versailles treaty is not recog nized by China, so far as Shantung i concerned and that the United State has not consented to the treaty's term relating to Yap and other mandate ter ritories so that in each case an one, question is raised which would seem t make further negotiations necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28

cher bill to regulate future trading in grain and, possibly, the Borah bill to restore free tolls to American coastwise vessels using the Panama canal
 This slate was said to have been agreed on by the president and the four teen senators who met at the White House dinner. which was held last night under arrangements for secrecy ordered personally by MT Harding.
 In furtherance of the administration plan, the president tomorrow night will have a dinner conference with about a dozen house republican leaders The senate republican steering committee also will meet tomorrow to discuss the proposed plan.
 Senator Harding told the senators, it was said, that he was assured by house leaders of speedy passage of the revis- 10 nbill. It Is planned to incorporate tax changes recommended recently by the treasury department and rush the bill through leaving most other revis- lon to the senate. The senate finance committee then Is to work on the bill during the proposed adjournment period.
 The president, It was said, expressed opposition to any recess or adjournment of either senate or house until the lat ter passes.
 Senators said the president asked that the administration bill for refunding the allied debt be passed before the pro- posed adjournment. but was told that this was impossible because of strong opposition, and it was agreed that # should go over
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28

Washington. July 27. - Legislative programs of the next few weeks in the senate and house were fairly well out lined today as a result of conferences between President Harding and a num- Der of republican senators at the White House dinner last night.
 Administration plans. as disclosed by senators, call for passage by the house Of the internal revenue revison bill and Of several senate bills by August 6, with vew to recess or adjournment of congress soon after until late in Sep tember or early in October.
 Probably the most important feature pf the program disclosed was inc presl- dents desire to have the tax bill enact- ed ahead of the Fordney tariff revision measure. Senate leaders urged this change. it was said. and now plan to hold the tariff bill in the finance com mittee until after the tax measure Is put through.
 The program was said 10 leave the tariff bill subject to indefinite delay, pos Eiblv until the winter session of con- Eress. although some senate leaders re- lterated that it would be enacted before adjournment of the present ext'a ses- sion
 Other prominent features of the re- ported program propose delay on the ac- ministration bills for refunding allied loans and for funding railroad debts.
 Senate bills slated for passage before The proposed recess are the pending az riculture credits measure. the Wills- Campbell anti-beer bill, the Capper-Tin-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
LITTLE HOPE FOR TARIFF
 BILL BEFORE RECESS

Washington, July 27.-Hopes of ad- ministration leaders that the tax re- vision bill can be put through the house In time for recess of congress by mid August apparently found little reflection today in the house ways and means com mittee which plugged away at public hearings on the measure with two days more allotted to witnesses.
 Chairman Fordney estimated that two weeks would be required for the draft ing of the bill after treasury and internal revenue bureau experts have presented their final recommendations at the xeecu- tive sessions planned next week.
 Some leaders hope to put the bill through in few days after it's formal presentation, but plans for handling it in the house have not been fully shaped up, The general procedure is expecte by members to be similar to that adopt- ed with relation to the Fordney tariff bill-a republican caucus to consider the measure and the adoption by the house of rule to limit debate and shut of gen. eral amendments.
 Few new suggestions on tax revision have been offered by witnesses appearing during the two days of public hearings leaving the administration plan as a principle recommendation before the com mittee. This contemplates:
 Repeal of the excess profits tax and making good the loss of revenue by a modified tax on corporate profits or a flat additional income tax upon corpo1 ations and the repeal of the existing S2,- 900 exemption applicable to corporations to yield an aggregate revenue of from S400, 1000, 900 to $500, 900, 900 annually.
 Readjustment of the income tax rate. to maximum combined normal and sur tax of 40 per cent. and the imposition o1 sufficient new or additional taxes of wid, application to bring the total revenues up to four billions of dollars a year.
 Repeal of the minor nuisance" taxes such as the tax on soda water
 The suggestion put forward that frs class postage rates be increased to thre, cents got into the committee hearing to day without indication, however, that, 1 had as yet been given serious consider ation by the members. Postmaster Gen eral Hays estimates that restoration O the three cent postage would yield be tween s75,oOo,oOO and $sO,OoO,OOO an nually.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
U. s. Mail Co. Offers
 To Purchase Ships
And Thus Retain Vessels Serz- ed by Order of the United States Shipping Board.

New YoS6, July 27.-The United StHtes Mail Steamship Company from which the United States shipping board last week seized ninea large passenger ships on charges of delinquency in pay ment of charter hire, today offered to purchase the ships outright.
 This offer was made public by E. A. Quarles, assistant to the president of the line, who said the company had de- cided to avail itself of an option clause in it's charter. and that the shipping board at Washington had been asked by telegraph to set a price.
 It also was admitted that reports cur rent in shipping circles for several days to the effect that the company was ne- gotiating with certain large fnancers relative to future development of the line were true. MT. Quarles declined to make public the identity of these interests or to say whether they were American or foreign. The company now has agency agreements for the operation of it's ships in practically all foreign ports. In Bre- men it is represented by the North Ger man Lloyd line.
 The shipping board. through it's at- torneys. today applied for a change In venue from state to fedreal courts of | the injunction procee1ing9 by which the steamship line regained control of It's vessels Arguments on the motion will be heard by State Superior Court Justice Martin tomorrow.
 A change of venue. if granted. will not affect the provisions of the temper arv injunction. both sides to the con troversv agreed. It is simply a question they said. as to which court has proper jurisdiction in the matter.
 Pending th.a lhearing preparations ar' being made to sail the steamship George Washington, scheduled to leave here or August g.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
Liggett Fortune Is
 Seriously Depleted
Result of Decline in Market Price of Common Stock of United Drug Company.

Boston, July 27--The personal for tune of Louis K. Liggett, head of the United Drug Company, and of Liggett's International Ltd, and interested also in many other big businesses, has been seriously depleted, it was learned today. A formal statement announced that his affairs had been placed Tn the hands of trustees, but the extent of impairment was not officially made known.
 The two-day decline in the market price of the common stock of the United Drug Company was given as the imme- dlate cause of the action to conserve his assets for the prot1ction cf creditors. His losses. however have extended over year or more, and arc understood to nave been due to sugar and other ven lures that suffered heavily with the col lapse of commodity values and stock prices
 The fortune of millions that he built up as he developed from a drug clerk to master of the drug industry dwindled to such an extent that he has been. forced to I1any economics in recent months. His stable of show horses was sold and othe' savings were effected.
 For several weeks Mir Iiggett has divided his time between efforts to work out his financial salvation and his duties as chalrman Of the Pilgrim Tercertenary commission. He cNuld not De located today.
 In organizing Liggetts Inttrnational, Ltd, year ago, to take over the exten sive British chain drug stores business of Bootts, Ltd, and Louis K Liggett Com pany Ltd, of Canada. MT Liggett set new record for .capitalizati tion in this state. the corporation being credited with capital stock of $50, 100000 His other interests include the following compan- ies in which he is listed as director:
 Beacon Oil Company, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Compahy Liber- ty Mutual Insurance Company. Natfona, Accordance Corporation National Ci- gar Stands Company, National Shawmut Bank of Boston, Punta Alegra Sugar Company. Regal Shoe Company. Seam 1 less Rubber Company. Inc. of Nevl Haven; United Candy Company. United Mutual Fire Insurance Company, United Jewellers. Inc of New York; United Laboratories Company, United Perfumel Company, United Pharmaceutical Com pany, and Winchester Repeating Arm. Company of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
WORKING SCHEDULE OF
 PENN. ROAD EMPLoYEs

Philadelphia, July 27-AnnouncemenI was made today that the schedule of working regulations affecting the me chanics, helpers and apprentices in the maintenance of equipment department of Eastern Region, Pennsylvania Rail- road, have been executed by the repre- sentatives of the employees and of the management.
 The regulations were signed for the company by c. S. Krick. general man ager of the Eastern Region, and on be- half of the employees by the 103 repre- sentatives elected in the recent ballot
 The regula tions provide that the norma hours of service on work requiring con tinuous application will be eight hours a day.
 Employes required to work on Sundayf and holidays may be relieved as Soon as the work is completed for which they were called and when it is necessary for employees to work overtime they will not be laid of during regular working hours to equalize the overtime.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
DR. STONE LOST HIS LIFE
 IN EFFORT TO SAVE HIS WIFE

Bann Alta, July 27-Dr. ". E. Stone, president of Purdue university at Latay- cite. Ind, gave his life in the solitary fastness of Mount Eanon in an effort 10 save his wife, who had fallen to narrow ledge on the face of deep crevice. Wlth Mrs Stone in his arms. he was attempt ing to scale the almost perpendicular side of the cliff when he lost his footing and hurled 10 the bottom of the chasm.
 Mrs. Stone, who slid back to her for mer refuge far above the body of her husband, will recover from her injuries and the effects of being virtually food less for eight days and nights, according 10 fraementary reports reaching here from the rescuing party.
 She is being taken by stretcher to a raup on Marble creek, nine miles from teh spot where she was found.
 The body of Dr. Stone has not yet been recovered IL is wedged between two Jagged rocks at the bottom of the crevice' the precipitous walls of which render sescent extremely difficult. His death IS oelieved to have been instantaneous.
 Mir and Mrs. Stone left Banff on July t5 to attempt the ascent of Mount Eanon Both were experienced mountain climb .-s Thev carried rations for four days md at the foot of the mountain discard sd everything save essential equipment
 Shortly after the ascent was begun reports reaching here say, Mrs. Stone tiipped and fell to a ledge on the face ol he crevice. The university president lowered a rope to his wife, but hls Q strength was not equal to the task oi raising her to where he stood. Finally he descended to her and taking Mrs stone In his arms attempted to climb with hel up the almost perpendicular wall.
 Searching parties have been combinl he face of the mountain since concerr first began to be felt for the safety O MT. and Mrs Stone. It was not until tn' rollege presidents wife was almost deat from hunger and exposure, however, tha Their search was rewarded.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
HEAT CoMPELs SLEEPING IN
 THE OPEN IN NEW YORK

New York, July 27.-Cooler weather and showers reported to be in the offering bolstered up the hopes of baking New Workers who experienced a July 27th equalled only twice before in the city's history.
 A top the Whitehall building off the Battery the mercury hit 90 degrees at 4 o'clock, a mark reached on the same date in 1917 and 1899. Sidewalk thermome- ters in the down town sections, however, ran up to 1O2 degrees when the official mercury read S9.
 Tonight public parks, beaches ana housetops again were taken advantage of by thousands forced to seek relief from the heat indoors. Three heat prostra- tions were reported during the day.
 Twenty of the twenty-seven days al- ready produced by July have been hot ter than the average July temperature here, which is "A degrees, and not only July, but the whole year, has been hot ter than usual. In the 207 days since New Years, an excess of 300 degrees above normal has accumulated. Rain. fall in the same period was inches under
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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
HAIRY H. DUBYEA TAKES
 HIS LIFE BY SHOOTING

New York July 27.-Harry H. Duryea 47 years old. who inherited a fortune from his father the late Hira.u DuryeA president and one of the founders of the National Starch Company, today sh0t hi.uself to death in his Madison ave nue office. He was a director of ths American Woodworking Machinery Com pany. Police recorded the death as q suacide.
 MT. Durye$'s attorney declared his business affairs were in good order and that he had no worries so far as his frit nds knew. He is believed to have left an estate valued at five hundred thousand to one million dollars. He IS survived by his wife. one son. Hendricks Duryea, and a sister, Mrs. Millicent An- derson.
 The late Hiram Duryea was shot and killed at the age of eighty-one years by his son, Chester B. Duryea, who was later declared insane. The killing oc- cured on May 5, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
TROOPERS WILL NOT BE
 SENT TO BELLOWS FALLS

Montpelier. Vt, July 27.-State troops will not be sent to Bellows Falls, where employees of the Champlzin Realty Com pany, a subsidiary of the International Paper Company. are on strike. unless serious disturbances develop there. This was the statement of Governor Hartness here tonight. Troops were mobilized at several points last night and held in readiness 10 go to the scene of the strike after focal officials had informed the governor that they could not cope with a serious disturbance
 The situation was quiet at Bellows Falls toaay.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
FRENCH VIEW ON MEETING
 OF ALLIED SUPREME COUNCIL

London, July 27 (by the A. P.)-The French government deems it impossible u decide on the holding of meeting of the allied supreme council until the question of sending endorsements into Upper Silesia has been decided
 M De St. Aulaire, the French ambas- sador. here called on Lord Curzon, the British foreign minister, this evening and conveyed this information in the name of hsi government
 A London dispatch of Tuesday said fl had been officially announced there that the allied supreme council would meet in Paris on August 4. The British ex- ports who were designated to examine the, Silesian question before the council meeting had already left for Paris, the dispatch added.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
SOCIALISTS PLEA FOR THE
 RELEASE OF EUGENE V. DEBs

Washington, July 27.-Another plea for release of Eugene V. Debs and other war time prisoners was presented to President Harding today by a delegation representing the socialist party and the political amnesty committee
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, during a call at the White House today also sug- gested to MT. Harding that he take ac- tion soon toward the reiease Of Debs and other prisoners convicted of war time offenses.
 Interest in the Debs case was further aroused during the day by a long con- ference between the president and At- torney General Daugherty. The subjects discussed were not indicated but there was a general impression that the ques- ton of Debs' pardon might be nearing a decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
DEMAND FOR RELEASE OF
 AMERICANS IN RUSSIA

Riga, July 27.-(By The A P.)-In both bolshevike and American official cir cles in Riga the note of Secretary of State Hughes demanding the release of American prisoners in Russia, immedi- ately following the note of Herbert Hoov- CT to Maxim Gorky, is considered as be- ing charged with infinite possibilities.
 Some American officials in the Baltic states, who have long know the sefi- ous plight of the American prisoners in Soviet Russia have urged the state de- partment at Washing ton to adopt a strong policy looking to their release, even to the extent of threatening an em- bargo on shipments from the United States to Russia and possible blockade of Russian ports
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
EIGHT MEMBERS OF WHITE ..-.--.-- .snx TO TESTIFY FRIDAY

:. Washington, July 27.-Eight members q the Chicago American league club, subpoenaed as defense witnesses in the trial of the former White Sox players for alleged conspiracy to throw the 1913 world series. left tonight for Chicago. where they are to testify Friday. Those receiving summons were Ray Schslk, Ed die Collins. Urban Faber. Dick Kerr Roy Wilkinson. Harvey Mcclellan. Manager Gleason and Trainer Stephenson.
 Word is being awaited from President Johnson as to whether the games sched- uled for the White Sox here tomorrow and Friday will be moved forward. but postponement is not expected, as Faber and Kerr already have pitched in the present series. and Schalk and Collins are the only regulars called away.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28

karaboghs, on the Sea of Marmora. 5s miles east of GallipoH, raided the towr and killed the Turkish governor and commander of the gendarmerie. A Brit. ish detachment assisted the Turkish gen darmes in pursuing the bandits As result of this incident the British are re- inforcing the DardaneIes garrison.
 Constantinople. July g CDelayed)- The Turkish Nationalist prime minister, Fevzi Pasha- told the national assem- bly, last night that although the Turk, had been obliged to yield ground in the face of the Greek advance. the enemy suffered terrible losses. The region be- tween Kutaia and Eskishehr, which re- gently were captured by the Greeks. was covered with thousands of bodies, he declared.
 Greek warship today approached Samsun. on the south shore of the Black Sea, with the intention of bonn barding the town, but the commander of United States destroyer lying of the coast disSnaded its commander from firing. pointing out that such action might endanger the Greek population.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
\. r. THEATRICAL MUSICIANS
 GIVEN NOTICE OF DISCHARGE

New York, July 27.--Musicians in every leading vaudeville and moving picture theatre here have received two weeks notice of discharge, it was learned to- day. This action was taken. according to the theatrical managers, because the directors of the Musicians' Mutual Pro- tective Union refused to discuss with them a proposed cut in wages on about 20 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
50 PER CENT. REDUCTION
 IN HIPPODRoME PRICES

New York, July 27.-Fifty per cent. reductions in the prices of tickets for the new Hippodrome show, opening Sep tember 8, were announced tonight by Charles Dillingham; manager of the production. Last year the best seats were sS, but the top price this coming season will be s1.5O at evening per- formances aud S1.00 at matinee.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
DE VALERA COMMUNICATES
 WITH LLOYD GEORGE

London, July 27.--(By The A. P.)- A communication has been received in the official residence of Prime Minister Lldyd George in Downing street from Eamonn De Valera, the Irish republican leader, says the Central News today. It Us not final answer and is considered less favorable than had been antici- pated the Central News declares. but the negotiations will continue.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
.[EGIS[ATNE PROGRAM IS
 OUTLINED AT WHITE HOUSE

At Conferences Between President Harding and Number of Republican Senators-Calls For Enacton of Tax Law Ahead of the Fordney Tariff Bi-DeIay Proposed road Debts-Administration Program Will be Further Outlined After Conference With House Leaders To- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
GREEK SUCCESSES HAVE
 DEMORAL|zED THE TURKS

Kema PashR Has Appealed to Constanunope For nterven ton With the Allies to Stop the Greeks-Information Indicates That the Turkish Defensive Has Completely Broken Down-Turksh Losses in Killed Wounded and Prisoners is Estimated at 6OOoO-Greeks Are Constant ly Pressing the Enemy Along the Road to Angora
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
DIR. STONE WAS KILLED BY
 A FALL IN THE MoIJNTAI1

Calgary, Alberta. July 27.-Dr. w. B. Stone, president of Perdue Univer- sity, Lafayette, Indiana, whose body has been located at the bottom of a deep crevice near Banff, was killed by a fall In the mountains on July Is, according to word received here todays
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
ASK CONSIDERATION
 OF THE LABOR MARKET

Washington, July 27.-A suggestion tha tthe government take into consid- eration all the conditions of the labor market before initiating any public con- struction was laid before President Harding today by Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-28
CALL FOR REPORTS ON
 TREATMENT OF SICK VETS

Washington. July 27.-Surgeon Gen erai Cummins. of the public health ser vice was asked today by senate in- vesiiEasing committee to submit prompt reports on conditions at several hospi- tas where former service men were be- ing treated. Among the places named was the Central Elm Sanatorium, Rut- land, Massachusetts