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Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
QUIET CHRISTMAS DAY
AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Dec. 25.-President and
Mrs. Harding and the members of the
presidents official family, passed a quiet
Christmas day.
In the morning the President and MrT.
Harding attended services at Calvary
Baptist church and later returned to the
White House for dinner, which was en-
tirely private and informal. A huge tur-
key gobbler left over from Thanksgiv-
ing gifts graced the table.
Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge,
their two sons snd Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
W. Stearns, OF Boston. attended SER
vices at the First Congregational church
and later were hosts at dinner,
Secretary Of State and Mrs. Hughes
went to morning services and spent the
rest Of the day at home.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
CHARGED WITH MURDER
OF FIyE-YEAR-oLD GIRL

New Brunswick, n. J.. Dec Is
Throughout several hours Of questioning
by the police today. George Cares, the
carpenter arrested last night for the
murder of 5-year-old Tessie Kucharski.
steadfastly denied any connection with
the crime. The childs body was found
in suit case in the Albany Hotel Fri
day.
Cares refused 70 answer most of the
questions asked by Chief OF Police MI
chael O'Connell and Detective John Fer
guson of the county prosecutors office,
asserting that he would be able to pre-
sent an alibi when the proper time ar
rived.
The prisoner was arraigned before Re-
corder Charles D. Tyndall formally
charged with murder and held without
bail for hearing. His brother, Syl-
vester, who also was arrested when the
police posse broke into their shcak in
the woods near Dayton, was held as a
material witness.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
CHRISTMAS DRY" THIS YEAR
EVERYWHERE, WHEELER SAYS

Washington, Dec. 25.-Christmas this
year was dry everywhere In the Unit
ed States, or practically so. Wayne B.
Wheeler, general counsel for the Anti
Saloon League, asserted tonight in a
statement summarizing prohibition
achievements and prospects.
THE organized effort of the rum run
ners and the outlawed liquor dealers to
distribute large quantities of liquor at
Christmas has largely failed" Mr..
Wheeler said, federal and many state
and local officers have broken up this
asonable attempt to defy the law
As result, he added, Christmas
means more to the whole family this
year than at anv time during saloon
days.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
CONVENTION OF THE YOUNG
PEOPLES SOCIALIST LEAGUE

New York. Dec. 15.-Delegates from
Atlantic coast states to the convention
of the Young Peoples Socialist League
voted today to enlarge its field and, form
a federation to include all states east OF
the Mississippi river. resolution al
so was adopted endorsing the principles
of the socialist party, a snh3ect when
has caused friction in the orEsri izs-icTi
for several years. II was deciced thar
every member OF the league under q
must join the socialist party on attain
ing his majority.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
OHIO RIVER NOW HIGHEST
SINCE THE FLOOD OF 1915


Louisville, Ky, Dec. 25-Flood stage
in the Ohio River at Louisville has been
passed and the river is rising at the
rate of three-tenths of foot an hour
at six o'clock this evening, the gauge
showed a depth of $40 feet at the f OF
of the canal, 1.9 feet above the food
stage.
According to the weather bureau OBJ
servers the crest of the flood will be
reached lated Tuesday night or early
Wednesday morning, and the maximum
will n:t me in excess Of 50 feet
The river Is higher here now than ii
has been since the hood of 1918 when
a seventy foot stage was recorded OR
April @ ~
AS yet the property damage has not
been very heavy, although number o1
residents of the lower secti ms Of this
| city have been driven from their homes
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
JAMES A. COOKS, A RETIRED
MERCHANT OF WEBSTER, KILLED

New Rochelle, N. Y, Dec. 25-A
few moments after alighting from a
train to spend Christmas with his
daughter, Mrs George Bell, James A
Cooks, a retired merchant of Webster,
Mass, was knocked down by an autono-
bile and instantly killed The driver
Nicholas Skipper was held on a man
slaughter charge.
Mrs Bell collapsed when she was told
her fathers death. She did not know
he was planning 10 surprise her with
visit. Cooks was rs years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

the Irish people He then discussed the
alternative to acceptance saying:
Are we going back to the hideous
conditions of the past two of three years
-to the tyranny. bondage and slavery
which our forefathers suffered, or be-
come free state with ou. own parlia-
ment, invested with full powers to rule
Ireland for Ireland's welfare 1t is for
the people to choose"
In his opini3n 95 Per cent of the peo-
pie of Queenstown favored ratification,
and he said also that Irelaad's friends
throughout the world were strongly for
the treaty.
If there were any among the congre,
cation who did ri5t approve Of the
treaty concluded the bishop, they hao
an equal right to follow their convic.
tions
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
SECRET ORDERS TO TERRORIST
BANDS IN WEST HUNGARY

Vienna, Dec. 24.-The holiday spirit
was dampened here today by the Aus
trian military authorities who alleged
that they had intercepted secret orders
signed in Budapest by NJ Banffy, the
Hungarian minister of foreign affairs
ordering the terrorist bands in West
Hungary to prepare for the recapture of
the Hungarian territory evacuated prior
to the plebiscfte.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
DEATH AND DAMAGE IN,
GALE NEAR SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco. Dec 2s-Death and
destruction Of property as well as dis
rupted communication resulted IN and
about San Francisco as the result Of a
Christmas gale that reached fifty miles
an hour before it began to sabside D.
night.
Louis Sllverman. 80. and his brother
Eilgie were killed on a ranch nes- Hay
ward. a suburb. when small building
in which they were working was blown
over.
Vessels in San Francisco. bay were
blown from their moorings and several
that put TO sea sought again the dm-
psrataTe safety Of churning harbors
The gale caused considerable damags
along the entire central California coast
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
STABBED USHER AFTER
BEING ELECTED FROM CHURCH.

Meriden, Conn. Dec 25-wIlliam A
Schmidt. 80 OF this city. entered Our
Lady Of Sount Carmel Church during
the celebration OF Midnight mass last
night. and refused TO take on his hat.
He was escorted outside by an usher.
Salvatore Ala Il is said that an alter
cation took place outside. where Schmidt
was found a few moments later with
deep cash on his face Although very
weak from loss OF blood Schmidt is ex-
pected TO 1--we, while Ala is held on the
charge OF assault with intent D. kill
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
TWO EIGHT-YEAR-oLD
GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH

Watertown, N Y. Dec. 25.-Rene and
Lola Hesseler, each eight years old,
daughters of sefert and Conrad Hesse-
Ter, farmers, were burned to death In a
fire that destroyed their home ten miles
from the city early today. Another girl
was seriously injured and was brought
to hospital here.
An overheated stove pipe is believed
to have started the blaze.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
CHINESE MINISTER TO
CUBA TO PROCEED TO POST

Washington. Dec 25.-CBy The A P.)
The Chinese delegation announced to-
day that Philip K. Tyau. minister "a
Cuba, would proceed to- his post during
next week.
Mr.. Tyau who has been secretary gen
eral Of the delegation. resigned recently
bacause. he said. Of the manner IN which
qutstions dealing with China were being
handled by the conference
DR.. Tyau viii be succeeded by DR..
Yen. a cousin OF the present foreign
minister in the Chinese cabinet. and one
Of China's representatives to the League
OF Nations.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
OHIO RIVER AT COLUMBUS
IS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE

Cincinnati, Dec 25-The Ohio River
at this point tonight had reached a
stage of 53.5 feet, 3.5 feet above the
food stage and was rising at the rate
Of enc tenth of a foot an hour. w. C.
Devereaux. United States weather fore
caster. said the rise would continue at
the present rate until tomorrow morn
ing, beyond which time he would make
no prediction. River men predicted the
crest would be reached by tonr,2 row
noon, providing nc heavy rains fall in
the meantime. The little Miami and
several other UP river tributaries were
reported receding tonight.
No serious damage from high water
was reported in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL
EsPIED SANTA CLAUS

Boston. Dec. 25.-In the small hours Of
-hristmas morning a white figure passed
uzelessiy from bed 70 bed in the COM
N ward Of the Childrens hospital and
slipped into the stocking hanging at the
loot Of each cot toys and treasures dear
% every child's heart A little pain
tossed body suddenly stirred. then sat
bolt upright. with cry There he is!
In an instant every child in the ward
vas wide awake and pcerdng into the
iark talking in excited tones The white
6gnre fed and others came TO quiet the
shEdren. but It was several hours before
the ward was quiet again and Santa
Claus" could complete her work
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
LLOYD GEORGE WILL NOT
VISIT THE UNITED STATES

Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 25-Defnite
word that Prime Minister Lloyd Geirge
will not visit the United States this
winter. today was received by George
r.. Wynn, secretary Of the committee in
charge of arrangement for the Listedd-
nd to be held here January 2. The
message came in especially to an invi-
tation to attend the local event. an an
cient national institution Of Wales
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
STREAMS ~ INDtANA HAVE
NOYERFLOWED THERE BANKS

Indianapolis Ind. Dec. 25.-Nost Of
the streems IN the southern part Of In
diana which have overfiowed their
banks and flooded the lowla-ds as the
resale ~ the heavy rains Of the past
-ces. were reported as receding tonight
TIE Ohio river in the vicinity Of Evans
VILE Ind. however. was reported as
r-iil rising. II f. expected the danger
line of 81 feet will be reached there
hv morning
RaHro-f and 'ntsrurban service which
was interrupted at several places by
hirh waters. was restored to normal
.oday
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
DEBs NOT OBLIGED TO
GO TO WASHINGTON

Washington, Dec 25-Attorney Cen
eral Daugherty tonight said he expect
ed Eugene V. Debs, who was released
from the Atlanta penitentiary today, to
call at the department of justice to dis
cuss the Communication of his sentence by
President Harding. When Debs was IN
Washington recently it was decided, Mr..
Daugherty said, that In the event Debs
was released or his sentence commuted
that it might be we'll for him to come to
Washington for final conference.
There was no reason, however, the at
torney general added, that Debs should
be formally obliged to come here as was
indicated by the released socialist lead
er when he left the pi ison in Atlanta.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
NEW YORK PASTOR ATTACKED
POLICIES OF THE A. F. O. L

New York. Dec. 25.-Speaking at a
Symposium on unemployment al the
Community church. 34th street and Park
avenue, Of which he is pastor, the Rev.
John Haynes Holmes tonight attacked
policies Of the American Federation OF
Labor, which he said tended 10 make
him Kindly inclined toward the I. w.
w"
The American Feredation Of La
bor." he said. is not and never was a
friend Of labor"
He said the federation was composed
of the ''elite of the wirlzing world and
declared 1t prevented a mans exercising
his right to work IL he did not live uo
to its rules.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
KING OF BULGARIA SENDS
GREETING TO AMERICANS

Sofia, Dec. 25.-Warrnest Christmas
greetings have been extended TO the
American people, through The Associat-
ed Press, by Kirg Boris of Bulgaria.
The king included President Harding in
his greetings, and extended to him most
hearty congratulations on the success
achieved by the conference on limitation
of aramemnt.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
NoRMALCY WOULD REQUIRE
WORLDS MERCHANT TONNAGE

New York, Dec 25-Resumption c<
normal internationl trade w7uld absorb
almost all of the present apparent ex-
cess in the worlds merchant tonnage.
according to treatise on the shao-
ping board and our merchant marine, =
issued today by the Mechanics and Mer-
chants National Bank.
Statistics were cited showing an In
crease from 42,514,000 gr-ss tons in 1914
to 54,2170o0 tons this yea in steel
ocean-going steamships of the chief
maritime powers. Normal world COM
merce, It said, should make the demand
for shipping equal to the supply
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
Catholic CIergynen
0f|re|and For Peace
Letter Read in Churches Rec
comending Public Meetings
in the Interest of Treaty.

Cloyne, Ireland, Dec. 25 (By the A.
P.)-tIn all the churches of the fcrty
seven parishes of the Diocese of Cloyne
d letter from Bishop Browne was read
today, recommending that public meet
sngs be held as soon as possible by those
approving the peace treaty with Great
Britain. The purn- Sc of these meetings,
che letter said, should be to endorse ac-
captance of the treaty and demand that
the representatives in the Dali Eireann
obey their constituents mandate.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
FIRE DESTROYED FIVE
GOVERNMENT AIRPLANEs

Chicago, Dec. 25-Five airplanes pf
the government mail service were de-
stroyed by fri ar the United States
government field at haywood today.
The fire is believed to have been
caused by crossed wires in one Of the
planes. Flames crept to the gas tank In
the plane, causing an explosion and the
either planes were ignited
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
ALL QUIET IN IRELAND.
CITY OF BELFAST EXCEPTED

London, Dec 25-Christmas passed
passed uietly in Ireland, according to
all reports, except in Belfast, where
some SHOOTING and other disturbances
secured during the night and early to-
day. Shots were exchanged in Belle
Cue street between a number of men
and two policemen, one of the latter be-
ing wounded in the arm.
Three armed men entered the house
Of William Murdock in Clonaqlton street
Belfast and Shot him in the back An
pther civilian was fired on while walk
ing in the Marn}wbone area, and John
Gill, of Dublin road, was held up and
6red at, suffering injuries
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
OBITUARY.
Robert Clement.

New York Dec. 25.-Robert Clement,
IS. son of former Governor Clement Of
Vermont, died in hotel here today. He
was president of the Clement National
bank in Rutland, VT. and graduate of
Yale university. class Of 1910. He served
as lieutenant in the army during the
war
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
FIRE IN MOVING PICTURE
THEATRE IN BOSTON

Boston, Dec. 25.-Fire said to have
seen caused by defective heating appar-
aus started in the Oriental Gardens.
motion picture theatre, while 1000
persons were watching the performance
.oniEht II was discovered by the man
iger. who stepped to the stage and ask
- the audience 10 leave the theatre
Al fled out in an orderly manner.
Damage estimated at $1,000 was
iaused. mostly due to the necessity Of
eSr'"~ down a wall to get at the blaze.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
FOUR MEN KILLED IN
GUN FIGHT IN KENTUCKY

Barbourville, Ky, Dec. 25-Tour men
are reported killed and one seriously
wounded in a gun fight at Elys, Knox
county late today The dead, ACC: riding
to telephone reports, are Russ Baker,
chief of police of Barbourville; Tim
Pine, Of Barbourville; Jim Bodkins and
his son, Chick Bodkins, of Elys An
other Bodldns is said to he badly
wounded
The scene Of the shooting is IN a re-
mote part of the county and particulars
are unavailable.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
TWO NEGRO CHILDREN
WERE BURNED TO DEATH

Newark. y. J.. Two negro children
were burned to death tonight in a fire
wk'rh destroyed a builiing. pars of
w~-ch was used as Il garage hr the Cen
eral Tube Company. living johnson,
the chilCren's father. their mother, and
anot2sr o1i.i ws-e absent v1en TIE
fire bro:-e ont. TIE children were found
elapsed in eac,. others arms
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
OVATION FOR EUGENE \. DEbS
AS HE EMERGED FROM PRISON

Roar Of the Crowd Outside Was Echoed From Within AS
Many Friends the Socialist Leader Had Made During the
Past Two Years Shouted GoodBye-Rode in Day
Coach in Order to Donate Pullman Fare to the Russian
Relief Funds to Work For the Release of Political
Prisoners,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
LUDLOW STREET JAIL
IS TO BE ABANDONED

New York, Dec. abandonment of
the Ludlow street jail, famous as the
roof tree of New York's "alimony club"
and abolition of Imprisonment for debt
were urged today by Sheriff David H.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

Liam Shih-Yi Premier of Chiua
Peking, Dec. 25-A presidential man
date was issued today appointing Lang
Shih-Yi premier He succeeds Chin
Yun-Peng who with his ministers resign
ed a week ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
CABLED PARACRt
Bank Note Circulationl . s

banK MUG CIrcuIhGf0nlU o q ID
Vienna, Dec. 24.-The r te cir
culation of Austria today$ ID 49,
600, 100000 crowns, represe.- a large
increase over that of last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26
BRIEF TELECRAMS

L. Astroem has been appointed Min
ister from Finland to United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

During the year of 1921. 14.375 per-
sons were carried from London 20 the
Continent by airplane.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

A demonstration in London of the un-
employed was abandoned, it was an
nounced.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

Mayor HyIan and City Clerk Michael
Cruise of New York signed the 1922 bud
get Of $3.50, ,23S,524.59.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

State Bank of Dupo, near East. st.
Louis, Ill, was robbed of $4,000 by
five bandits.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

Fire destroyed three buildings at Ma
deira, north of Altoona, Ohio, causing
a loss estimated at 100000
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

Ex-Representative John E. Cuddy. Jr.,
who started a years term in the Law
renee, Mass, jail FIR contempt of court
Fn Aug. g., was released Saturday after
noon on an order from Judge Fosdick
who sentenced him. Cuddy is suffering
from kidney trouble and the judge in
ordering his release took this MATER in
to consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

Abolition of fermented wines for sac
ramental purposes is under consideration
Of the prohibition department.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-26

Christmas sales by department stores
in and around New York this year have
exceeded those for either 1920 or 1919.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-07-09

Complimenting Miss Geraldine Arntz. and Miss Louise Corbett. of Seattle. who were house guests of Mrs. Martin Conway for several days. Miss Verne Miller and Miss Bess Conway entertained with a pie nic supper and dance on Monday evening. June 27th. After delic- ious supper had been served at Lake Dewey in the early evening, the party went 10 the Conway home, where dancing was engaged for several hours. The party was chaperOncd by NIr. and Mrs. Martin Conway and Mrs. Y. |. Hahn. Besides the guests of honor and the hostesses, those present wore: Misses Hahn and Rogers and Mcssrs Pigott, Wright, Wells. Nelson, Hahn, Blanchard, Jack Conway and Martin Conway Jr.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-07-09

A pleasant mid-week dance was given in the A. B. hall on Wednes- day evening. Although there were not many townspoople. the large number of tourists and visitors pres ent brought the crowd up to about thirty couples. The dance was at tended largely by young people, all of whom enjoyed themselves inn memsely.
 Arrangements for the dance were made by Mir. Judson Rogers and Mir. Robert Wright Ja2zy dance music was played by Vivian Talbot and Verne Miller at the piano, and Wilbur Story al Lhc drums.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-07-09

The Independence day celebration was enjoyed by a large crowd. 4 slight fall of rain dampeued the en- thusiasm of some of the people, but quite an enjoyable time was report ed by all. The base ball game be- tween Haincs and the Haines Native teams was won by the Haiues team.
 The tug of war between the Road Crew and the Natives was won ny the crew.
 The young ladies foot race re- suited in a tie between Stella De- haven and Miss Feuwjck. The race was run twice with similar results.
 The gas boat race was won by Bert Dennis.
 A dance was given by the fremen in the evening and Was an enjoyable affair, The music was furnished by Mack Gcstner and Mrs Gestner.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-07-09

Kellerkwality Krcam-.has for six years been recognized as the superb alive result of a perrect blending of ingredients. Pure CreaII, pure sdgar and fresh eggs. and the highest Quai- ity of Vanilla extract oblainabic. SC: entidcally hygienically frozen and is guaranteed free from deliberations whatsoever, making it q wholesome food. Served only at, or delivered from Keller's fountain.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-07-09
FIND TRACKS IN ASH
Shows Army Fled From Wrath
 of Volcano in Hawaii.
Exploring Party Find Footprints 1SO Years Old in Desert South of the
 Crater of PeIe Volcano.

Hilo, Island of Hawaii. T. H.-Foot- prints. l&u years Uld. of d Hawaiian army rhut fled from the wrath of PeIv. gm!drsS ot the active volcano of Kuuura. near here. are believed 10 have been discovered in the kau desert south of the great crater by Prof. T. A. Jug-rr, IT,, iu charge oI the volcano observatory.
 Dr. dagger and his party were eX- pIOrlug d region fur removed from any of the known, modern trails when they came upon Jhe area thckly GOV cred with rhr imprint of naked feet, all pointing in the one direction, all deep st thp toes and light ut the heels. indicating llau the makers of the tracks had been running ut top speed.
 The tracks originally had been made in volcanic ush, which K strongly im- prpguutcd with Su.phuruuS acid and gypsum. and which when, wet by rain, settles Into a hard concrete, thus eX- plamlng the preservation of the lm- prints for period believed to have stretched over more than a century and q quarter
 Hawaiian legend and history pro- vide the other side of the story, the connection between thr Kuu desert tracks and the flight of the army of Kcoua, King of Kau, from PeIe'S wrath.
 Kcouu led au army of three dlyis- Ions against King knmehameha, who later united all the Hawaiian islands under hIS sway, in the year lI9O. This year also recorded the last explosive eruption of Kilauru volcano. Hawai- ian legend records the fact that some of Keuuu's warriors rolled stones in- to Kiluura crater to mark their dis respect for the goddess uf the molten lake. Whatever the reason for the outhurSt, ppIr rose in her wrath, and. with d terrible explosive eruption, to- tally wiped out the second division of KcouaS army.
 The footprints found in the kau des- ert are believed to be those of men of the first division, who seeing the destruction of their comrades in the rear. fled from the locality. The third division coming up, saw the bodies of the annihilated second and halted.
 The area where the footprints were discovered Is part of the new Kilauea national park. which will he dedicated this year, and steps already have been taken to lncloSe the tracks and pre- serve them.