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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-25

Members af the Christian EndesvsR .5rtstIes of the Connecticut Unions com nrising the unions of Wulimantic and Norwich met in this city Monday, hold inz afternoon and evening sessions at the E7rv3 Baptist church. The meeting open ed al 2 o'clock with a song service led by James Wilson of Stratford, one of rho vice presidents of the state union. The delegates were welcomed to Wili- ylsantsc by Mrs. Bernard Larldn, Of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Baptist church The afternoon devotional sxsrcisee were conducted by Rev. Walter E. LAuphear of Chaplin.
 At s.AS o'clock the business meeting rook place. Herbert w. Hicks, Connectt- cut Field secretary presided and gave a report of the activities of the union statewide. Announcements followed. II his summary of six months Of field work NY. H3cks published for use of the mem Sezs the following report
 Much time was spent in the first month tD get records started that the running oi the office might be smooth and business Hke. Being a new office much was need. ed for equipment and new records ant many points of contact with unions and Nscieties needed to be established Thest have been accomplished until at present nearly all parts of the state have beer touched with correspondence if not by personal visit and plans for enlarging thu scope of this personad contact are undel Eay.
 me total working ~hourage" of the firs haR-year was 1884. which, deductins Sundays and holidays as non-workinl Rays, makes an average of nine hours { day. During this time the field secretar! travelled 4930 miles, delivering S1 ad dresses and taking part in Is conferences Ehere the audiences totaled 62o0. Thi
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-25

Every time firetrsp goes off soms- one gets caught.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-25

THIS make your home cozy \ and comfortable with Perfection Oil Heater. It will provide warmth just where and when you want it, and it will save you from starting your furnace before it is really needed.
 The Perfection is SO simple and easy to operate. Just the thing for the chil- dren's bedroom on those sharp, frosty mornings! And 1t can be carried easily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
MRS. MOTT HYSIERlCAL
 AND TRIAL IS DELAYED
Ry Assaciated Pras.

Bridgeport. Conn. May s1.-The trial of Mrs. Ntftel H. Mott. charged with the murder Of her husband. was interrupted this afternoon for 45 min utes as result pf the defendant be- coming hyst terical when William Room ey testified that he waited two ni2hrs with 8 hatchet forN George B. Nott
 fcu lie. Don't you say that you were ever in my house. cried Mrs. Mott, jumping from her seat and rush ing toward the witness. As she was pulled back to her seat Mrs. Nott said. They are lying so I cant stand it any longer" She was carried into the sher- ifs room and court recessed until she reEained her composure.
 The state placed In evidence today more than 50 letters alleged to have been written to Elwood B. Wade py Mrs. Mott. The letters, it was said. were kept by Wade in his cell in the state prison previous Sto his execution for the murder of Mott. Then they were turned over to wade's widow who gave them to States Attorney Cummings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
ALLEGED SLAYER OF
 SHERIFF SURRENDERS
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, May 3l-James S Douglas, the man charged with the murder of Sheriff A. G. Catron, o. Walker county. Ga-.who was shot bs liquor runners early 1astS Saturday morning, was surrendered toAa posse of officers at point near Vulcan, Ga, this morning by friends who had ad- yised that he give himself up.
 He was brought to Chattanooga by automobile immediately after his sur render and was taken from hefe to At lanta, by way of Lafayette and Rome. The people of Lafayette, who are very much incensed at the murder and who have threatencdsto lynch Douglas, were unaware that Douglas had beenf taken into custody until after he had been landed safely in the Tower at Atlanta. Judge Moses Wright, of Rome, issued the order for his removal to Atlanta and announced that he would call a special session of the grand jury and hold g special term of court to try Douglas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
REVIEW BATTLE TODAY
 IN SUIT OF STILLMAN
By Associated Press

Poughkeepsie, N. r., May 3i.-Two squads Of lawyers will renew legal bat ting here tomorrow in divorce suit brought by James A. stillman, New York banker, against the former Fifi Potter -.
 The first witness at the hearing to- morrow before Referee Daniel J.. Glea- son, will be Dr. Hugh l.. Russell, a Buff falo osteopath, who at a previous ses- sion testified that Mrs. Stlllman, while under his treatment early in 1918. 2G- mitted that Mir. Stillman was not the rather of her expected infant. This contention is the basis of the complaint in which Fred Beauvis, an Indian guide, Is named correspondent.
 Direct examination of pr. Russell Will be resumed when he takes the stand, after which the defense will try to batter down his testimony in cross examination He will be followed in the witness chafr py Bernard Kelly, former superintendent of the Stillman estate at Pleasantville.
 At previous session Kelly identified the hand writing of Beauvis on letters alleged to have been written by the guide to Mrs. Stillman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
CLYDE MANNING IS
 CONVICTED BY JURY
Negro Farm Boss of John s. Williams Sentenced to Life
 Imprisonment
By Associated Press

Covington. Ga. May S1---Clyde Man ming, negro farm boss for John s. Williams, was convicted of murder in
 sentenced to life imprisonment-the same sentence passed upon Williams when he was convicted here short time ago. Manning had testified he | aided Williams in killing negro farm hands to halt peonage investigation, but claimed he acted in fear Of his life The jury was out 35 minutes and then returned the same verdict as that of the Williams Jury--murder wttE recommendations for mercy, which aut to- matically carried life term. F. Mar ! vin Underwood employed by q group of Georgians to represent Manning, made motion for a new trial and 1 Judge John B. Hutcheson fixed the hearing for July 30 at Decatur. Will l Hams also is seeking a new trial
 Manning was tried on the specific charge of the murder of Lindsey Peter- l son, of whose murder Williams was convicted, and today he calmy recited the story he told at the Williams trial, claiming that he and another negro killed II farm hands on Williams
 
 slain the other negro. Peterson and two other negroes were alleged to have been brought into this county at night from the Jasper county farm and drowned.
 Under Georgia law Manning could not have been held accountable had he been able to convince the jury hs killed the men through fear for his own life and the defense based it's case on this while the state sought to show the negro was willing ac- complice,"
 Manning told the jury he killed the other negroes because Mir. Johnny told me to-: and MT. Underwood plead ed that Manning was merely tool in the hands of a driving force," and urged his acquittal
 Solicitor General Brand and former Congressman Howard pleaded for con- yfction, the solicitor contending that Manning as boss" on the farm car ried a pistol and that he acted not through fear, but to gain favor of Williams. r- f.A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
Thorough Inquiry Into Plane Crash
 Ordered by Weeks
By Associsted Press

Washington, May 31.-Thorough in vestigation of the army ambulance air plane crash Saturday at Morgantown, Md, In which seven men were killed will be made by the inspector general of the army under orders Issued to- day by Secretary of War Weeks. The investigation will be independent of that made by & special board of in- Quiry of the air service and will cover every angle of the disaster. particula-- = ly in reference to design and control of the type of machine wrecked.
 Tn this direction it was indicated that cognizance would be taken of the statement by Captain De Levergne, air attache of the French embassy who made the trip to Langley. field in the machine but declined to make the return flight in it. Captain De Le- vergne reported that on the trip down he had notice lack of balance of the plane and that at times it appeared out of control of the pilot.
 The air service board made public today its findings in the investigation, In 1t Lieut. Stanley M Ames, the pilot. was absolved of any blame for the crash and the report said there was no evidence of defect in the design or the craft. The accident in the opinion of the boar~ wss absolutely unavoidable and was due entirely to the severe storm into which the big plane ran while returning to Washing ton rom Langley field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
SUPERINTENDENT OF ] CHICAGO DIVISION OF
 AIR MAIL RELIEVED
BY Associated Fress

Chicago, May S1.-E. J. Majors, superintendent. of the Chicago .divisoa of the air mail, was relieved from duty following a months Investigation by postal iIispectors
 Assistants Superintenuants A. &. Moore and Paul V. King and Field Manager, Paul Dumas also were re- lievcd from duty pending 'futher in struction.' c. A. Parker was ap- pointed chief of the division in Major s place.
 The investigation into conditions at Checkerboard field followed the deaths of five pilots in the Chicago division In the last few months. Charges of inefficiency, negligence and. drunkenness were made by witt nesses during the inquiry which was in charge of Charles H. Ciarahan. a postal inspector. All of these charges were strongly denied by the accused officials, whose conduct also was de- tended by pilots at the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL.

HEN E<ILAtls NondelI wants all countries to join dfaHFmamcut plan. t4 Fossils 2 unique Kroup of former amateur editors. Two teams upable to decide winner In limited encounter. Dullness stilI haAg. over Wall street yesterday.
 Cotton closes at steady tone with bullish reports.
 STATE. Graduating class at Auburn has fine lot of young men.
 Clasry still, run by furnace. is To- cated.
 Desrees are conferred on IA Au- burn graduated.
 LOCAL. {. Workers to report result of ~make- lt-A-MtIliOnr canvass. Local fishermen are to organize on Monday night.
 Trnckers' market opens today at Morris avenue and TweHty-fourth street.
 New bu.ine.s here pa.t five msnth, over e9.S00s
 Howard tr-xtees ts .slest ssw presl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
JOYCE CHARGES PEGGY
 IS GUILTY OF BlGAMY
nx Associated Press

Chicago. May Sl.-Denial that Peg gy" Hopkins Joyce. his actress wife. had had two previous millionaire hus- bands was contained in the answer of James Stanley Joyce. wealthy lumber man, to her petition for $1o.ooo . month alimony and $1oo,ooo for at torney's fees. Hearins on tho petition is set for next Thursday.
 Mr Joyce charges his wife was gull ty of bigamy when che married Sher- burne Philbrick Hopkins at Belair. Md, September l. 1918. Her divorce from Everett A. Archibald, Jr.. of Dem yer. Colo. was not entered until 14 months later. the answer asserts
 Tae answer charges that Mrs. Joycs drove lieutenant In the United StAtes army to suicide by heaping debts on him while they were living in New York. The officer killed himself tl t>> aeN of 1918. the bill stAtes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
KELLER APPEARS ID REFUTE R0UNTREE'S REGENT CHARGES
Telegram From ki|by Is Also Read Into the Records by Senator HefIin at the
 Hearing

Washington. May 31.-(Special)-- Testimony given by J. Asa Rountree directing manager of the Bankheao Good Roads association. before the Senate committee on post offices snc post roads last week. was today cate goricalIy denied by william g. KellsIf Alabama highway commi 7enssF Fs wHa appeared before the comnItf in .rss buttal. As s., Y
 Regarding Mr. Rountree3 esti imcny, MT. Keller declared in %steSxs6 tc. every important item, s"thata is f21scsi that tss absolutely untrue. fori "that illustrates his ignorance ,Qf AlabSRia conditions and law"
 Capping MT. Kellers testimony. a sensational telegram addres$ed by Coy ernor Kilby of Alabama 10 Senator ,Heflin, and by Senator Heflih read into tt.e record, was in relevant. barticulars as follows:
 Before taking too seriously testi- mony of Rountree. l suggest. unless you are already posted, that you in- vestlgate record of Rountrde in Ala bama and elsewhere with s&ecial rIf- erence to his method of raiaug funds for the United States Good RasHI ass2- citation. You may rely im19 Eltly 3z41 testimony of Mir. Keller" 4e4- s.ss+ s.2E
 Says Funas spent in Four Counties
 In regard to Rountree's testimony that the bulk of federal appropriations had been expended in the four coun- ties of Jefferson. Montgomery. Mobile and Madison. MT. Keller declared thaS 43 projects have been completed in Ala bama. only nine of which were con : fined to the four counties Tn question.
 Of the 273 miles of road constructe1 in Alabama, only 5215 were in the four counties. he said.
 Mir. Keller informed the committee that the. $z5.o0o.0O0 bond issue for good roads. which was declared un- constitutional, submitted some time ago. would be submitted again the coming fall,and favorabiy voted. Mir. Keller has sounded the sentiment of the state and has Knowledge that there will be an extra session of the legislature.
 To the correspondent of this news paper MT. Keller gave 1t as his opinion that Rountree's criticism of conditions ahd the provisions of the Bankhead bill was due to his desire to become a member of the federal commission. The newly proposed bill would result in the construction of overland or city, to city highways, whereas the Bani.- head measure specialized in farm-to- market roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
SETTLEMENT OF MARINE
 STRIKE NOT IN SIGHT
By Associated Pres,

Washington, May 3l.-Demands of the marine engineers for 1 clause in the proposed agreement with the ship ping board providing for the reinstate ment of the men who left their ships during the marine wage controversy prevented a settlement ok the shipping strike today, Secretary Davis an. nounced after series of conferences with both parties. Later he visited the White House. but no statement was made concerning his discussion with the President,4
 The Secretary Will confer with the engineers again tomorrow, it was ar . nounced. but tonight he said he felt that he had exhaysted every means of settl1ng the disEute and unless the prenent tentative agreement was sisned. h4 would fsyete 10 moro time to the mat34a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
ONE NEGRO KILLED IN
 RACE CLASH AT TULSA
By Associated Press

Tulsa, Okla., May 31.--One ne- gro was killed and two whites and three negroes wounded in race troubles here tonight when score or more white persons armed, clanhed with about zoo armed negroes. who gathered In the vicinity of the courthouse after . negro had been arrested for m alleged attack on . white girl. Scattered firing continued near midnight. while the body of the dead negro still lay in the street. M
 shortly before midnight crowd of white men estimated at from five hundred to one thousand were marching through the business section here, some of the men stating they were on their way to the negro district.
 The first company Of national wunrdsmen on the streets wns greeted with cheers from crowds along the sidewalks. The guards headed for the courthouse.
 OkIahema City, May 31.-Thres units of Oklahoma national guard were called out by Adjutnnt Cen eral Charles F. Barrett late tonight to assist the police officers of Tul- sn in handling the race trouble here. fa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01

The dead, Private Allen W. sherman, 18th afr squadron. 10 years old. of HasIeton, Pa, Private Elmer H. Grim mel. 14th air squndron. IS. of Belair. Ma, Robert M. Herr. civilian employe, Baltimore. Md; Corporal Raymond s. F. Bohie, 34th ordnance company. 23 years old, Baltimore, Private Lee S. White. 18th air squadron, IS years old. of Mar tinsburg. W. Va.
 Captain Joseph F. Hull, air service, of New Haven, Conn, was said to be not expected to live. He was wounded severely about the eyes and face.
 First Lieutenant Carl G Eliason, air service, of Hagertown. Md, the report said, was expected to recover. He re- 'ceived deep muscular wound on the right side just above the hip.
 Firt Lieutenant Lewis R. Reese, quartermaster corps, of Gwynn Brook. Md, also was eXpectcdato recover. His thumb and fifth finger of the right hand had been removed. the advices said, and it was probable that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
U. s. PUT OUT FEELERs Rx Ass0ciated Presa

Washington. May .3i.-'Tnformal feelers" with respect to an internation- al agreement for reduction of arma- mepts already have been put out by the American government. 1t was learned today in high administration quarters. The purpose. it is understood Is to develop the attitude of foreign governments on the question before any formal negotiations arc under taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
sINN FEN PLAY SOLDIERS
 By Associated Press

Cork. Nay Sl,-Three soldiers were killed instantly, three mortaliy wound cd and others badly injured when mines were exploded this morning un- ceeding from the Youghal barracks here to the rifle range. says a state- meht issued by the military authorities this afternoon. The men who exploded the mines ran off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01

IourLn 1lnBer would also nave 10 De amputated
 Private Samuel we!nstock, of the Thirteenth ordnance company. suffered a punctured lung and was not expected to recover. D. D. Blevins, of the same organi- zation, Charles J. O'Neill, of the 34th ordnance company and Edward Jar ry, of the same organization, all were wounded and recovery was reported to be doubtful A ,.1
 Privates S. P Maace, fourty- seventh ordnance company; L. J. Tilow of the thirty fourth ordnance company. None of the home addresses of tho enlisted men were available here to- night.
 Neither Major Borden nor Captaia Roberts attempted in oral reports to- night to fix the responsibility for the explosion.
 According to other reports, however. 50-pound bomb rolled from the air. 1 plane and was struck by the rudder as the plane swung around. causing the explosion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
CONFERENCE IS BEGUN By Associated Press

!, Washington, May at.-Representa- lives of trunk line railroads in the southeastern region and officials of the four railroad brotherhoods began a conference here today to determine the advisability of setting up an ad-' justment board to decide disputes, grievances and working conditions and rules between employees and tho com panies. No conclusions were reached md the sitting will be resumed to- morrow. The meeting was behind slosed doors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
LOGAN TO REPRESENT U. s. By Associated Press

P&ris. May s1.-James A. Logan will sit as unofficial observer for the United States in the meeting of the guarantee committee of the reparations commission as the representative of Roland W. Boyden. who has resumed his seat on the reparations commission In conformity with orders from Wash ington. A meeting of the guarantee committee probably will bes held this week in Paris. after which 1t will meet wherever its duties requires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
GEORGE WASHINGTON DAMAGED

Hoboken, N J.. May s1.---A. small fire of unknown origin tonight slightly damaged. the steamer George Wash 7 inton, which twice carried former President Wilson to France and Back. The steamer Is in the dry docks here undergoing repairs. The blaze. which broke. out on the hurricane deck was extinguished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
HIVE STAUNTON ATHLETES
 { CAPTURE LAFAYETTE MEET

Easton, Pa. May s1.-staunton Military academy of Staunton, Va, with but five athletes competing, won the seventh interscholastic track ana iieid meet Of Lafayette college hero today, with score of 49 points. Blair academy was second, with s7 points. and West Philadelphia High school third, with a1 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
ITALIAN WARSHIP ARRIVES
 By Associoted Prcss

New Orleans. May a1.-On a cruise around the world, the first made by an Italian warship since tho war. the Ital- ian cruiser I4bia reached here today from Havana. The Lihia will be here two weeks, proceeding to Peru. Ha- swaii and Japan. The large Italian coll sony here has arranged elaborate en- Itertainment for the visiting officers land seamen, t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
INCREASEs RECOMMENDED
By Associated prea

Washington, May 3l.-The Senate ap- propriations committee in reporting to- day the deficiency appropration bill. recommended increases aggregating s53.580. 900 over the $100, 0,o00.00o total carried in the measure as passed. by the House. The principal increase was one ef $te.eeo,eoo for the shipping board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
90 POLES, IS GERMANS
 ARE KILLED IN BATTLE
By Associated Press

Annnberg, SiIesia, May 31.- Fifty Poles and 15 Germans were killed and total of about 1,5 were wounded when Polish fnsur- gents attempted today to take An. naberg after a brief shelIing by small field pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
NEW NOTE SENT DUTCH By Associated Press

Washineton. May 31.-Exception to lthe assertions of the Netherlands gov lernment that the United States entered 'its protest against the Dutch oil policy tin the Djambi oil fields too late to af- feet the operation of that policy. Is taken by the American government In ia new note which 1t was announced today had been dispatched te Tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
CREDIT vITALLY NEEDED IN SOUTH, SAYS HOOVER

Washington, May 3l.-Formal ex- pression by Secretary Hoover of the belief that extended credit facilities are vitally needed in southern cotton states, and that federal reserve sys- tenn credit curtailments, having served their purpose, "are now bringing great hardship" is contained in let ter from MT. Hoover. made public to- day by former Senator J. L.. McLaurin of South Carolina, who conferred with the Secretary last week, regarding the cotton situation at the suggestion of President Harding.
 T beg to confirm" MT. Hoover wrote "the views I expressed at our conference this morning on the situa- ton in the south. 2@s
 First, l consider it is vital that the credit. facilities to producers and le- gltimate business should now be greatly extended in the southern states. The curtailments through the reserve system have served their pur- pose in reducing speculation and overplan nting. they are now bringing great hardship. This Is more a Ques- ton of volume of credit extended than it is of the rate of interest de- manded, and requires the cooperation of both reserve and member banks. I believe most bankers are now ageed that this policy is necessary. say
 "Second, we need better organized export credit machinery. The north ern bankers, will; I hope. succeed in jcint efforts with their southern coi- leagues In creating larger institutions under the Edge law for handling cot ton"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01

C. B. JOHNSON. Prop. Five Points Gro. Co. just reed his second Chandler. Beats. all how chandlers rspsat.-1AdW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-01
TWO KILLED, 13 HURT
 BY BOMB EXPLOSION
 APPROVING GROUNDS
Fhty-pound Bomb Rolls From Airplane and Explodes With Fatal Results When Struck by Rudder.
 Some of Injured May Die
Bx A.aocIated Presa

Washington May 3Fve killed others seriously ued by the explosion today bomb the Aberdeen M proving grounds during bombing according received here late tonight An immediate investigation has ordered by the the