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Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO TAKE
 CHARGE OF ANTI-TYPHUs WORK

Washington. Feb. 14.-Federal medical authorities will probably assume charge of anti-typhus work in New York by Wednesday. Ewing Laporte, assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of public health, announced tonight. Trans fer of the title of the quarantine station in New York to the federal government. he said, is expected within the next 24 hours.
 Additional facilities will be provided for detecting typhus cases among incom- ing passengers at the Port of New York, MT. Laporte said, and the present m"di- cal staff will he increas>d by public health service officials from Washington.
 With the acquisition of the New York station MT. Lapore said public health authorities were of the opinion that ev- cry necessary step to safeguard the coun- try against the entry of typhus would have been taken.
 With the health service taking precsu- lions abroad and in this country MT. Laporte said. there is no danger of ty- phus epidemic.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
FEDERAL TROOPS ARE TO
 REMAIN IN WEST VIRGINIA

Washington. Feb. 14.-Orders were is- sued by the war department late today to stop preparations f5r withdrawal of fed eraI troops from the West Virginia coal fields. Senator Sutherland of that state announced after having prekented to the the department request that the troops be retained there during fac present trial of mne workers and others at William son.
 Senator Sutherland said he would con- fer with Secretary aker and other war department officials tomorrow when a final decision as to withdrawal of thS troops would be decided on.
 The West Virginia senator presented to the war department a request that the troops be retained at Williamson after he and Senator Elkins, also of West Virigina had received telegraphs form Judge Bailey. presiding at the present trial at Williamson Shein A. C. Pipscn, Prosecuting Attorney Wade H. Bronson, and counsel for the state and the defense. The telegraIhs said:
 Imperative that United States troops remain here until after Matewan trial. More disorders in the country last night. Please urge this with the war depart ment. Present orders to leave Wednes- day
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
WIDESPREAD. COMMUNIST
 PLOT DISCOVERED IN PARIS

Paris. Feb. 1l.-CBy The A. P.) The overthrow of the bourgeois govern ments of Spain, Italy and France Is out lined in documents seized after thor ough search today. following upon the discovery of a widespread communist plot. The date fixed by the communists for this event was May l, 1921.
 The contemplated arrest of two com munist members of the chamber of dep- uties. alleged proof against whom Judge Jousselin has delivered to M Marrsud. minister of the interior. seems to have brought the French pubic to a realiza- tion Of the importance of the attempt against the security of the state. Discoveries made by the police of Bar celona and Milan show that the plot in- cluded the three European Latin coun- tries. Transmission of funds was effect ed through an American financial organi- zation, with European headquarters in Paris, and branches in Berlin and Vien- na.
 soviets have been organized through out France with Brest as headquarters. ! according to the police. ready 10 take over the railroads. banks and transpor- tation and all civil services. The plot appears to have been organized without the knowledge of M. Cachin. leader of the French communist party. against whom the poli.e say they will not de- mand the lifting of parliamentary i'm munity.
 The discovery of checks emanating ] from Berlin and paid through an Ameri- can transportation company appears to have caused 9 revulsion of feeling in French political and official circles. and also among the workingmen's committees which. so long as the leaders professed to be working for principles" were will ing to support them. But A poster was l issued this evening in the second ward where an election will be held February | 97. asking the voters to support the mod crate socialist element in preference to the extremists.
 The French communist press. departing ] from it's menacinS attitude of the past
 few months. expresses surprise that re pressive measures should come from Pre- mier Briand, "a former comrade."
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
DEATH OF W. r. MecooMBs
 IS MoMENTARILY EXPECTED

New York, Feb. 1I.-William F. Me Coombs, former chairman of the demo- cratic national committee. is critically iI and expected to die at any time. his phy- sicians announced today. He has beer suffering with heart disease for many weeks at the home of h.s sister here
 Friends of Mir. McCoombs said he con tracted a cold at the democratic conen- tion in San Francisco last July and or his return 10 New York city was forced to go 10 a sanatorium where he hzi since spent most of his time. Six weeks ago he suffered a collapse and went te the home of his sister on Long Island.
 Mir. McCoombs has been known tn New York politics for many years and was Instrumental in obtaining Wilson's nonni- nation at the Baltimore concntion. He was then chosen chairman Of the na- t.onal democratic committee and organ ized the political battle which made Will son president.
 He resigned the chairmanship of tho committee in 1sls.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
NORTH DAKOTA WOULD FLOAT.
 Se,eee,e e,eeo IN STATE BONDS

Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 14.-North Dakota state officials, seeking to float $500, 900 in state bonds, have been as- sured by group of Minneapolis and Chicago bankers that the issues will be sbsorbed if the Bank of North Dakota is liouidated and ether state-owned indus tries curtailed.
 This proposition, it was declared here tonight by some of the interested bank CTS, now is under consideration ny the North Dakota officials, including the state industrial commission, which has charge of the execution of the industrial pro gram in that state.
 Published reports that the state off, cia.s and leaders of the non-partisan league had intimated possible accept ance of these terms resulted in formal statement from H. A. Paddock, secretary of the industrial commission, denying any agreement to abandon any part of tha farmers program" in North Dakota.
 Bankers and North Dakota officials who were in conference here yesterday and today were .reticent in reference to the bankers proposal. but from an ap- parently authentic source it was learned tonight that virtual disruption of North Dakota's now famous industrial pro- gram was the basis of the bankers terms.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

after July 1. Opposition to the proposal instantly arose and for two ls1urs i. was debated Most of the members who spoke attacked the amendment, a major- ity of them contendins that it would be unwise for congress to tie the handE of the incoming president in such a man. ner.
 Republican leaders especially asserted they strongly favored an early inter1a- tional convention on disal nlament, and the prediction was freely made that Presfdent-eiect Harding would do his ut most to bring about such conference seen after his inaugura ion. It also was argued that it would he mistake 10 put the construction program of the navy in peril by taking step which might require suspension of bI ilding operations for time
 Representative Mondell. the republican leader, expressing the conviction that Mr. Harding would evolve disarmament program, said it was the duty of con- gress to let him start negotiations in that direction. If he delays or hesi- tates" said MT Mondell, then congress can act"
 Representative Kelley +cok the position that the peace of the worll could best
 be preserved if the United States and EI5tdHu were tqudty ppWcilul OH lIO
 sea. Completion of the 1916 building program. he argued, vould bring the | American navy to a par with Great I Bri. ain.
 Representative Britten, Illinois, the ranking republican on the naval com. l mi.tee. urging csompiett1n of the con struction already authorized, said dis armament before then would mean that the United States would be hooelessly in a second position on the high seas. H. charged that 'insidious propaganda was emanating from London in favor O 1 disarmament.
 l Representative Madden of Illinois wal | another republican who held it would be
 a mistake for America at this time tc
 agree to a naval holiday, while Chairman
 Butler of the naval committee declared 1 it would beIa grave mistake to try t force Prs esident-efect Harding's hand be. fore his Inauguration. He expressed tha
 fore his inauguration. He expressed con
 fidencefidence that the new administr ton would be instrumetal fri bringin labedt'a repubtion of armaments
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
TO RETAIN 1G-IECH
 GUN FOR COAST DEFENsEs

Washington, Feb. discrimination of the sixteen-inch gun program for use in the coast defenses of the United States, Hawaii, and the Panama canal for the next year is provided for in the annual Notifications ppropriation bill carrying approximately ;s.oe0,0O0 which will be reported to the house Wednes- day. This is ;27, coco less than was asked by the war departmnet and com pares with s1s.ooe 900 for this year.
 The subcommittee completed the bill today It is this last of the big supply measures to be brought before the house this session.
 About s2ss. .oO0.eoo of unexpended bal ances of aprropriRti ions for Notifications during the war will be returned to the treasury under s provision in the bill
 The war department is directed in the bill 10 sell not less than 1000 of the r. 900 tractors which it has on hand for moving the big guns These tractors committee members said. can be used on farms and tii of them are expected to bs cut of fEte fOr artillery movements in a few years.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
LABOR AND CAPITAL
 RESENT GOVT INTERFERENCE

New York. Feb. 1l.-Opposition of both organized labor and capital to legislative compulsion in the field of their activities was expressed by representative speakers at today's session of the National Civic Federation.
 o. c. Norman. chairman of the board of governors of the New York Building Trades Employees Association, declared that mo law can compel q man to do business at a loss" Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor, paraphras:d Mir. Normsn's Gecla- ration to express the attitude Of organ ized labor toward the Esch-Cummins law and the principle Of compulsory arbitrs- tion. by stating that mo law to compel workmen to work against their will or under conditions detrimental to their welfare or health can be enforced"
 Matthew Woll. vice president of the American Federation of Labor. and Fred erick L. Hoffman. vice president of the Prudential Insurance Company, also ad- dressed the meeting. Oscar S. Straus presided.
 Mir. Gompers bitterly attacked certain newspapers here, charging them with misauotinE him and distorting his re- marks. adding he imagined some of the owners Of newspapers ought to be behind the bars"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Washington. Feb. 14.--The naval ap- propriation bill carrying approximately s395 900 900 was passed today by the house after 1t had decisively voted down an amendment which would have pre- vented the expenditure of any part Of the ss9 600. .0eo provided for battleship con struction until an international dlsarma- ment conference shall have been called by the president. The amendment, offer ed by Representative Brooks repuoacan' Illinois. was defeated 124 to 30.
 The house also refused to cut the amount that would he available for vor.. o4 .he navys building program during the coming fiscal year to $50. .0oo.- coo. as proposed by Representative Dlck- jnson. republican. Iowa and by vote or as9 to g defeated a motion by Repre- sentative Rlanton. democrat, Texas. to recommit the bill for the purpose Of cut ting the appropriation for construction work to s7o0o 900 and of eliminating a section which prevents the use of stop watches in navy yards and arsNnals
 The measure, as 1t goes to tho sena'". however carries an amendment, offe 7 hv Representative Oliver. democrat. Ala hama that no part If the $90.000, 900 carried for new craft shall be used on ships on which construction has not A40N been let. Chairman Kelley. of the sub committee that framed the bill, agreed to this limitation saying it would mean that work could not be started before July 1. 1922 on twelve destroyers. six fleet submarines and one transport. au- tAorized in 1916. but not yet placed uN- der contract.
 Although somewhat riddled by points of order that had been made against 9 number of scctian5 the bill, ss far as it's main features: were cnrcerred was ap' proved by tt,e house practically as Il was reported by the appropriations. com olitiee.
 Reduction of the enlisted personnel ei The marine ecrps from approximately s7Oeo to 10000 men was agreed to to- day without comment as was the de- crease in tra eniis+ed strength of the navy from 143.0eo to 100, 900.
 The Brooks amendment provided that all natio-s would have to he invited tc g disarmament convention to be held in the United States before work on the navy's building program could proceed
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
INVESTIGATING WRECK ON
 LONG ISLAND RAIROAD

New York. Feb. 14.-Thrce separate in- vestiga:ions begun today to determine re- sponsihility for the Long ls.and railroad collision in Brooklyn last night, in which IS prsons were seriously injured and scores of others slightly hurt resulted iR srraisnment Of Edward Costello, mo- torman, charged with felonious assault He was released in s5,ooo bail.
 The investigations are being conducted by the police, the Brooklyn district and the railroad company.
 Costello is alleged to have disregarded 2 danger signal in switching his local train across the track of the express which crashed into it. cutting 1t in two. Only the steel framework of the cars pre- vented great less of life. railroad of ficials said today.
 Of the seriously injured only one, Wf- Han Van Twistern. a passenger. is in a critical condition. With one arm torn off, he was removed unconscious to hos pital, where physicians said his chances of recovery were slight
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
HEARINGS ON CALDER BILL
 NEARING CONCLUSION

Washington, Feb 14.-Hearings on the Calder. bill to regulate the coal in- lu&try before the senate manufactures committee had approached a close to- night, members of the committee stating after an exec utive meeting that it was their intention to take additional evil dence on only one or two details. It was not indicated however, when the com mittee would be ready to report to the senate.
 J. D. A. Morrow, v'ee president of the National Coal association, an organiza- ton of operators. recalled today by the committee, denied fatly that the associa- ton had ever attempted to influence prices, to cut production Or to regulate the industry by combination of its mem bers.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
COAL MINERS OFFICERS
 TO APPEAR IN COURT TO-DAY

Pittsburgh. Kansas. Feb. 14.-Alexand- CT Howat, district mine workers presi- dent and several other union officers will appear before Judge Andrew C. Curran in the Crawford County district court to- row morrng to answer to a charge of contempt of court ealing a strike in Kansas mines.
 Following Howat in court will com. three Crowehurr union officers who are charged with contempt ct court for their alleged attempt to fine two union mem bers for taking a case to the industrial court.
 The Pittsburgh trades council has pro- noted movement to have an industrial I holiday tomorrow throughout the district
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
BRITISH STEAMER WAS
 CAUGHT IN ICE PACK

Halifax N, S., Feb 1.-The British steamer. Bristol City, caught in an ice pack without fuel. has arrived in Louis burg, N. S., her agents announced here tonight.
 The vessel sent out calls for assist ance last Friday stating that her coal supply was exhausted and thereat her woodwork and cargo were being burned for fuel
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
TRIAL OF JOHN T. HETRIcK
 ON CHARGE OF COERCION

New York. Feb. 14.-John T. Hetrick, alleged originator of the "code of prac- tica" for comparative bidding among plumbing contractors. told Charles A. Armstrong a contratoc, he had consulted Chief Justice White of the United States supreme court regarding the legality of of the system, Armstrong testified today at the resumption of the trial of Hettrick and three other men. charged with with coercion and indicted as a result of the legislative inquiry into the alleged building trust.
 While Chief Justic White could not express any opinion on account of his ju- dicial position" Arms' s'rong testified Het- trick told him. ''he did the next best thing-he sent me his autographed pho tograph and I still have 1t on the wall"
 Hettr:ck told him this. Armstrong test fed when the latter was uncertain Whther ts join the code of practice.-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
BELIEVE THAT MISSING
 AVIATOR IS DEAD

San Antonio, Tex, Feb 14.-Bel!ef that Lieutenant Alexander Pearson, Jr., missing since Thursday, met death on his attempted fight from Fl Paso to San An tonic was generally expressed today by officers at headquarters of the Eighth Army Corps area, who are directing search Of the entire west Texas border land. Airplanes and bands of cowboys are taking part in the search.
 Even if the transcontinental nier was got killed in sttern~'-g to make a forced landing he could .dly have survived Hour days of exposure without food and pDater, in the opinion of officers directing Rke search
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
QUARANTINE MEASURES AT THE FORT OF BOSTON

Boston, Feb. H.-Quarantine measures were placed upon this port late today by Assistant Surgeon General Richard H. Creel. In charge Of quarantine regula- tions. and Dr. William M. Bryant, of the public health service.
 Vessels arriving at this port which cannot show bill of health certifying that all passengers have been deloused at the European port of authorization must be deloused hene( and vessels whose rassaEe has occupisd less than 12 days must be deleused here and vessels whose complete 12-day quarantine from the time of delousing. The order said. Shops deioused at this port must be held here for ten days, it aGed
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
MEETING or METALLURGIcAL
 AND MINING ENGINEERS

New York. Feb. I4-A s-ries Of tech. nical addresses marked the opening hert today of the 123rd meeting Of the Amer icsn Institute of Mining and M.tsliuTge- Gl Engineers. The sessions will continue until next Thursday.
 This evening delegates attended din- ners held by various engineering and chemical societies. later meeting again for smoker at headquarters. The an- nual business meeting viii bs he:d to0Or- row.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
MINNESOTA PLACED AT
 DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT

New York. Feb. 14.-An important de- velepment of the day in the typhus situ- ation here was the placing of the liner Minnesota at the dispotal of the gov ernment by the International Mercantile Marine company for use as a receiving ship to relieve the congestion of irnmi- grants at lis Island. The ship which is of 2evo0 tons displacement. has very brvdd open speaces below her decks, where portable berths can be set up for 1000 persons She will be anchored of quarantine fer the rception of steerage passengers.
 Immigrants released from the federal station. numbering about 150,. were ex- smined by the health department as they entered the city. Of this number, four were held for further examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
HOUSE PASSES $395,OOO,OOO. NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL

An Amendment Which Would Have Suspended Battleship Construction Was Deeisvely Voted Down-Reduction in the Enlisted Strength of the Navy From 143O00 to 100000 Men Was Agreed Also Decrease in Personnel of the Marine Corps From 27,0O0 to 10000 Men--Re- publican Leader Monde Expressed the Conviction That Pre.ident-Elect Harding Would Evolve Disarmament Program.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
DINNER FOR DANIELS BY
 HOUSE NAVAL COMMITTEE

Washington, Feb. 14.--Secretary Dan- iels received the unique honor tonight of farewell dinner rendered him by the full membership of the house naval af- fairs committee members for the achieve ments of Secretary Daniels eight years of naval administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
WORKING FOR RELEASE OF
 BERGDoLL KyDNAPPERs

Paris, Feb. 1.-The Paris post of the American Legion has decided to send representative with 400 francs to engage a German lawyer with the object of Sob taining the release of the two Americans now under arrest in connection with the attempt to kidnap Grover C. Bergdou, couv:, ted deserter
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
Judge Landis a
 Target for SO|Ons
Senator Dial, Democrat, Has Decided to File a Complaint With the Department of Justice.

Washington, Feb. 14-On charges of high crimes and misdemeanors, Federal Judge k. NJ. Landis of Chicago, was irn- peached in the house of representatives today by Representative Welty, demo- crst, of Ohio, because of his acceptance Of the office of supreme arbitrator of baseball while still serving on the bench.
 In taking this step, the Ohio memBer swept aside an opinion by Attorney Gen. eral Palmer that Judge Landis was with (continued on Page Eight, Col. six)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
HOOVER'S PRESCRIPTION FOR
 FEVERED ECONOMIC ERA

Views Given Before the American Engineering Counc-De eares There is No Such Thing as OverProducon That the Luxurie of Today Become tn. Necessities of Tomo row-Asserts That American Industry, Including Asri- culture is at Present Running From 30 to 40 Per Cent. Below Capacity.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
Brief Telegrarns

The heaviest man in France, Pierre Guindolet weighing 55S pounds, has diei.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Nearly 500 small iNaAufactnrers c, wais.s and dressek, in New York re- sumed operations when 15,oo0 of the 35,000 union needle workers who we7s on strike last week to e1naorce sI and- ariized conditions ir the garment indus try returned to work
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

The death of Andrew l.. Drummond, 76, former chic, of the United States Secret Service, noted for his investiga- ton of the original Ku Klux klan, was announced here.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Rear Admiral Juan Ontaneda has re- signed as minister of the Peruvian navy as the result of vvre of censare adopt ed by the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Senator KelIesg. speaking at . dinner of the Portland (Me) Lincoln Club, said that America must exert it's influence to stabilize governments of the Near East"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

The Oregon House passed the bonus bill giving to Oregon ex-service men SIS a month for each months service in the world war.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Andrew Deusa Hepburn, an autherit on British litera aturc. died at Oxford,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

No choice of president of Yale Univers- ity to succeed President Arthur T. Had ley was mad by the corporation at it's meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Emmett Fitzpatrick, of UAiontofn. Ala, Red Cross worker, imprisoned by the bol- sheviki in Moscow, is alive and well.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Attorney General Palmer was adnitte' to practice before the supreme court c the District Of Columbia.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

Charles E. SchoenmehI died suddenly at his home in Waterbury. He was well known as an inventor and formerly was with the American Brass company in tn tube department.