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New Britain herald., 1921-06-18
AMHERST REUNION. .

nniaI Exercises Begin With Many of Classmen Present.
 |herst, Mass. June 1S.-Amherst |e's centennial exercises began to- |ith members of many Of it's classes Tor the celebration. The college |ls was dotted with myriads of At least 42 classes will main-
New Britain herald., 1921-06-18

Make Your Children Happy With Our Vacation Clothes What's vacation to your boy or girl with out the clothes to play in?
 Soon school days will be over, and then for happy hours on the playground, or in the country fields, or by shore or lake, You remember with how much pleasure you looked forward to your summer holiday when you were boy or girl!
 Visit our department for children on the second floor, front, of 'The Bigger Better Store," and let us help you make them happy with our vacation clothes -"
 For your boy, sturdy clothes ...:
 Wash Suits c 1-2 to 10 years). /" Sport blouses, low neck, short sleeves c to 16 years). in white, khaki, Palm Beach and striped colors.
 Khaki and crash trousers, long and short -. (4to IS years). -. :.-~.. "..
 Summer underwear of all kinds. "= Sweaters, pullover kind, for camping
 White middy hats-other hats and caps. '
 Rompers q to years). 7*
 Socks and wash ties
 Juvenile suits c 1-2 to years). ~:.= Suits (many blue serges for graduation), G to Is years).
 For your girl, sturdy play clothes too
 Wash dresses c to IA years).
 Sport sweaters in fancy shades. . Capes, knitted, with angora collars-in combinations of colors
 Summer coats. Rompers - middy blouses socks. .<
 Madge Evans hats, favorite of all children's hats.
 Infants sweaters too! These clothes will spell gladness for your children. Let's help you start them on happy vacation with profit in your pocket books besidesi BEcc.SE-LELAND co, l Always More Value for Less Money' > This is the forty second of series of talks on what "The Bigger Better Store" means to you The forty third will appear next Saturday. ,.:<
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
FREIGHT TRAIN KILLS TWO
MEN NEAR DEEP RIVER

Deep River, Conn, Dec. 6.-Ambrose
K. Miner, aged 81, and Louis E. Rey>
nolds, aged "a. were killed by a freight
train at Pratt's Cove Crossing late this
forenoon. They We're in an automobile
returning after a shopping trip in this
village They lived on what is known
as the River road. The train which
struck the machine was on the Valley
line of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad.
Reynolds was driving the machine and
as they approached the crossing a pile
of ties on each side of the road OBJ
scured clear observation of the tracks
The cow catcher of the engine caught
the machine. Reynolds was thrown
about $50 feet UP the track and his body
was against a pile of ties. Miner was
thrown about haf the distance.
Miner was Civil war veteran and
leaves a widow and five daughters and
two sons. Reynolds leaves two sons,
one in South Norwalk and the other ir
New Britain.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
JUDGE TO DECIDE PATERNITY
OF BABY GUY sTILLMAN

PoughkeepSie n. Y, Dec. s.-The
fight over the paternity of baby Guy
Stillman came to an end here today but
1t will be several weeks before Supreme
Court Justice Morschauser decides
whether or not the child is legitimate.
John z. Mack. appointed guardan-at-
law for the youngster when James A.
Stillman millionaire New York banker,
impugned his paternity uron suing Mrs.
Anne I. Stillman for divorce announced
at the close of today's proceedings that
he had rested his case in defense of
Guys good name. He reserved the right,
however to question any witnesses who
might be called by Mrs. Stillman's coun-
sci at a hearing in Poughkeensie Jan
uary IT.
Meanwhile the divorce issue still viii
he contested. Counsel for both sides
have agreed to Montreal. January H. to
hear testimony of witnesses called by
Mrs Stillman to defend her against the
bankers charges that she was guilty OF
misconduct in Canada with Fred Beau
walls. Indian guide named as correspond
ent Their testimony II was said
would have no bearing on tine paternity
Of baby Guy After the hearing here
IN January. the case viii &c to Referee
Daniel ]. Gleason and Justice Morschau-
ser for decision.
The only testimony in opposition to
Mr. Stfllman's Indictment OF Guys pa
ternity today was that Of Mary J. Sui
| Ivan. who told of Mr. Stillman's visits
to his wife at Pocantco Hills during
Janaury and February. Guy was borr
the November following.
Two other witnesses supported Mrs
| Stillman's counter charges that her
| husband was intimate with Florence Fl
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Irish Free State" Have Dominion Form of Government
To Become One of the Group of Nations Forming the
British Commonwealth of Natons-Members of Irish
Parliament Must Swear to Be Faithful to King of Great
Brtain-Neither Parliament of Ireland Shall Endow or
Restrict Any Regon-Irish Free State is to Undertake
Her Own Costa Defense Defense by Sea to be by Great
Rrtain-Milary Force is to be Proportonate Force
Maintained by Great Britain British Parliament Will
Devote Session December IA Exclusively to the Irish
Settlement Questionable Treaty Has Yet to Come Be-
fore the Ulster Government
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
Violence Develops
In Packers Strike
At Fort Worth Two Strike
Sympathizers Were Shot
National Guard Called Out
in St. Paul.

Chicago, Dec 6 (By the A P.).-vio-
lence marked the second day of the
strike of packing house workers in sew
eral cities of the middle west and result
ed in the calling out of national guard
troops tonight to patrol the packing plant
district in south st. Paul.
At Fort Worth, Tex, two strike SYM
pathizers We're shot and wounded and
negro who, it is said, did the shooting
was severely beaten. At Omaha, Neb..
missiles were thrown by various persons,
including women. in clashes between
strike sympathizers and workmen
Policemen with drawn revolvers held
a crowd of three hundred persons at bav
here today until reserves arrived after
arresting strike sympathizers said to
have beaten a workman as he boarded
a street car A man and his daughter.
packing plant employees. were twice at
tackled by strike sympathizers as they
started to leave packing plant and
several arrests were made for minor dis
turbances.
The calling out of troops at south st.
Paul followed attempts of the packing
companies to bring workers to the plants
to take the place of the strikers. labor
leaders refusing to discontinue the pick
citing
Kansas City, Kan, the district leader of
the union men in an address defied the
Kansas court of industrial relations to
stop the strike, asserting he would
rather go to jail than give up
Troops Out in st. Paul
St. Paul, MINI, Dec 6.-Nationa,
guard troops have been called out tc
patroltthe packing plant district in south
St Paul. where close picketing by strik.
ing employees has prevented the use o.
strikebreakers it was announced tonight
after Adjutant General W. f. Rhino hat
! conferred over the telephone with Gov
J. A o. Preus, who is in Washington
D. c.
Calling out of the troops followed un
! successful attempts of both the Swift ant
Armour companies to bring in men t.
take the place of strikers, and after con
! ferences with labor leaders nad failed t,
! effect an agreement for a discontinuanc
/ of the picketing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
MORSE MAY BE TAKEN INTO
CUSTODY WHEN HE LAND

Washington, Dec. 6.-Charles w.
Morse Of New York, who has been re-
called from France by Attorney General
Daugherty in connection with a federal
investigation of transactions with the
shipping board, may be taken into Gus
tody when he lands in New York, gov
ernment officials said tonight
Decision ;Gs 70 the governments
course OF action when Morse, who is
now at sea, arrives in this country, will
be reached by officials of the shipping
board and justice department, it was
said, but in the event of Morse indicat-
ing Willingness TO come to Washington
no steps may be necessary.
Officials concerned with the case de-
clared a warrant charging Morse witt
conspiracy and embezzlement had beer
issued from d district court but that il
would be necessary for a new warran
to be obtained in New York, if Morse !!
to be taken into custody.
Before sailing for France, Mr.. Morst
rendered to every government agency
which had any connection with tn,
! investigation of his dealings with the
| shipping board, "all information data
and records, without reservation of i'm
munity,'' W. J. Lambert, his counsel, as
/ serted tonight in a letter to Unitet
! States District Attorney Gordon. Mr.
! Morse and his sons now hold themselve
! in readiness. the letter said, to appea
before any proper official or tribunal 70
the purpose of giving this information
and if called will waive immunity.
These gent, ,emen feel" Mr.. Lamber
added that as civil litigation is pend
ing touching the amounts due from tn
| government that certainly for a squar
deal Mr. Morse should have the chanc
| to physically land in America and b
enabled thereby to defend himself befor
an ex parte indictment is obtained"
/ In the event of an indictment bein
returned while he is on the high sea.
the letter concluded. Mr. Morse wi
voluntarily come at once to Washing
ton, will furnish appropriate ball an
prepare the presentation of his defense
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
to Actual Distress"

Washington. Dec. s.-Launching Of the
new session OF congress was conr.eted
today with the delivery by President
Harding Of his opening address q. a
joint session OF the senate and house
made notable by the presence of dele
gates 10 the armament Limitation confer
ence.
Proposals for a flexible tariff, adjust
able by the president or the rarin COM
miss.o on; for an industrial tribuna' ana
ior constitutional amendment 10 stop
the flood Of tax free securities We're tie
presidents outstanding statements oa
domestic affairs.
Turning TO the international field tie
president said Of the armament lin.ta-
ton conference that "a most --atif-. .l,.-
word accomplishment is not improbable 70
He also urged enactment OF the measure
for funding the allied debt. proposed food
relief for starving Russians. expressed
satisfaction over the nations being at
peace and held out promise Of aid 10 the
world in war restoration.
y hearty reception was given the pres
ident by what was SAID TO be one Of Tie
targets audiences ever jammed into ill.
house chamber. Demonstrations OF "A full
minute each occurred when he entered at
| 1880 o'clock and again when he con-
| cluded at 1.20, the entire audience stand
ing and applauding Applause also broke
| into his address frequently. especially
| from house members when he discussed
| topics Of administration policy and with
! especial volume when he advanced hrs
| plan for tribunal TO weigh disputes Ic.
tween capital and labor and declared
that labor organizations should not be
| permitted to exact unfair terms OF en-
! ployment or subject the public TO actual
distress"
The audience, which included the cahi
net. diplomatic corps and many high OH.
| ciais besides the foreign delegates. alsl
| responded warmly when. with manircs
| feeling. the president urged aid fo
| starving peoples Of Russia and propose,
a gift Of ten million bushels Of corn anJ
one million bushels of seed grains.
| Presentation later of more detailed
views on the shipping situation wa.
| promised by the executive in declaring
| that he opposed abfogation OF CONNER
cal treaties provided by TIE Jones act
Such abrogat.on. he said. would caus
chaos" \ suggestion for a plan o.
reimbursement" TO ship operators wa.
accepted as an advance statement Of hi
previously announced views as 10 shi
subsidies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
SENATE COMMITTEE
DISCUSSES FOREIGN DEBT

Washington. Dec. 6.-The senate f.
nance committee quit work tonight al
ter q days discussion OF the foreign debt
bill without having reached an agree
ment on which the measure. could be
reported TO the senate. Further cousii-
GRAFTON of the question was postponed
until Thursday.
The house proposal placing the power
OF negotiating the basis Of settlement
Of the war loans in the hands Of a si-
pervisory commission Of five members
was the stumbling block which upset
the pan Of committee leaders TO have
the senate at once begin work on the
measure.
It was understood that several res
publicans were inclined to support the
amendment of Senator Simmons. Of
North Carolina. ranking democrat on tfe
committee. which would strictly ,ir &
the power Of the commission. Some
democrats however. were said 20 on
! pose tho Simmons amendment and the
T; North Carolina senator has called a
meeting Of the minority members for
tomorrow at which time he homes n
| have them decide On united support FOR
T.
Mr.. Simmons amendment provides
/ that there can he no cancellation or r.
mission OF princinal or interest on anV
/ Of the loans and specifies that the inter
! est payments must not he delayed long
er than July of next year. The amend
I ment provides further that the United
States shall not permit interchange ri
bonds Of the debtor powers in payment
! Of the Obligations excent IN tho case oi
newly created governments. The COM
missio nwould he left discretionary now
ers IN dealing with debtor government
! except as to the cancellation or remis-
| sion of the debt.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
AN APPEAL FOR NORMllGY
IN PRESIDENTS H.ESSAo.

Flexible Tariff an industrial Tribunal anaa
Constitutional Amendment to Stop the Flcoa of Tax Free
Securties-Urges Enactment OF a Measure For Funding
the Allied Debt-Of the Armament Conference The Pres
ident Says "a Most Gratifying World Accomplishment
is Not Improbable Need Fer Improved Methods CT
Distribution and Marketing of Farm Products and Leg
slative Assistance to Cooperative Mars9lag-Daclarea
Labor Organizations Should Net be Permitted to "E5z-
act Unfair Terms of Employment or Subject The Public
to Actual Distress.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
ONE BANK ROBBER KILLED
AND ANOTHER CAPTURED

Portland, Ore, Dec s.-One bank rob-
ber was shot and Killed and H H. New
all. president of the Bank of East Port
land, was shot in the stomach in, a hold
up OF the bank late today
Another robber was captured after a
chase. A third man escaped F. W. Ait.
cashier, shot the robber who was killed.
Police reported the money taken by
the robbers was recovered. The amount
was not announced.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
CRUSHED BETWEEN TWO
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES

New Haven, Dec. 6.-As the State of
Maine Express sped through Bridgeport
tonight a towerman saw what appeared
to be a man caught on the coupling be-
tween the two electric locomotives of
the train. Word was sent to this city
and when the train reached the local
station the body of Michael O'Day, fire
man, of this city, was found hanging
from the coupling. 1t is believed he fell
while passing between the locomotives.
His head and chest had been crushed.
o'Day had been in the employ of the
New Haven road for II years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
FIVE CENT FARE SHOWS
LOSS IN BRIDGEPoRT

Hartford. Dec. SIN the first week Of
the five cent trolley fare test on the
lines Of the Bridgeport division Of the
Connecticut company there was an n
crease Of more than 10000 in the NUM-
Der of passengers carried. said tho report
of President Lucius s. Storrs Of the com
pany. which was submitted 10 Chairman
Richard T. Higgins OF the public utilities
commission today. In spite Of this in
crease in passengers. the receipts on the
lines showed a decrease of S6451.
The comparison of passengers and re-
ceipts is made with the last week Of the
ten cent fare. During the first week Of
the five cent fare 406.e59 five cent fare
passengers were carried. although the
actual count OF passengers would be less.
the report says, because of the payment
of an extra faro by those passengers who
cross the zone limit in the center Of the
city.
Il hope to see better showing" was
the only comment Chairman Higgins
would make on the report.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
DEFEAT OF GOVERNMENT
IN CANADIAN ELECTIONS

Ottawa, Dec. 6.-Premicr Meighen was
defeated in his home constituency, Por-
tage La Prairie. Man. in the Canadian
general election to-. His opponent
was Harry Leader, progressive
Returns received tonight indicated de-
feat Of the Meighen government and a
landslide for the liberals led by W L.
Mackenzie King. Seven members of the
cabinet were defeated.
Premier Meighen issued the following
statement at 11.30 tonight, admitting the
fall of his government:
Il accept the verdict of the people, !
have no further comment to make"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
DEMOCRATIC MAYOR
ELECTED IN MERIDEN

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 6.-In the bien-
NAL city election held here today, Judge
Henry T. King, democrat. was elected
over Lloyd E. Jennings, his republican
opponent by 81 votes. King carried in
to office with him all the democrats on
the city ticket and carried three of the
five wards for the court of common
council. thereby electing nine of the IL
members voted for today. This will
make the next council IS republicans
and u democrats.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
MAY EXTEND PERIOD OF
IMMIGRANT RESTRICTION

Washington, Dec. 6.-Advisabiity Of
extending the life of the 8 per cent. i'm
migration restriction act beyond next
June 30, the date set for its expiration,
will be considered by the house immigra-
ton committee at hearings beginning
rext Tuesday. w. W. Husband, com
missioner general of immigration; Rob-
ert E Tod immigration commissioner at
the port of New York, and representa-
tives of steamship companies are among
those who will be heard.
Some members of the committee are
said to favor strongly continuation of
the present law with slight modification,
while others, who have opposed it fTom
the outset, are reported to be preparing
to champion new legislation as perma-
nent immigra ton policy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
THE ANTI-sALOoN LEAGUE

Washington, Dec 6.-Right Rev.
Thomas c. Nicholson of Chicago, bishop
of the Methodist Episcopal church, today
was elected president of the Anti-Saloon
league for the next two years. He sue
ceeds Bishop Luther B. Wilson of New
York
Josephus Daniels Of Raleigh, N. c., for
mer secretary of the navy, Bishop W
y. Ainsworth of Macon. Ga, Bishop A
R. Clippinger of Dayton. O., and Rev
S. H. Brooks of Waco, Tex, were elect
ed vice presidents, in addition to other
incumbents reelected
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 6.--An of the
sixteen republican candidates for munich
pal offices, three of whom had the in
dorsement of the democrats, were elected
here today. In the chief contest Ralph
w. Ellis, Jr., republican, defeated ]. NJ.
Edwards democrat, by majority Of
1891 in a contest for the school commit
tee. There was no mayoralty contest
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
STATE POLICE CLOSE
THEATRE. IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Dec. 6-The Globe thea
tre a moving picture house in Chapel
street, was closed this afternoon by the
state police. Patrons In the theatre We're
ordered out The action was taken on
the grounds that alterations were made
in the theatre without a building permit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
INVESTIGATING ROBBERY OF
$4,000 WORTH OF TOBACCO

Middletown. Dec. 6.-The state police
today started an investigation OF the
robbery of $4,000 worth OF tobacco from
the sheds Of Adam Brauer and Jona
Gardoski, in West Cromwell. last ui~'v-
The loss of the tobacco, which was tied
in bundles was discovered this lnostl-
ing Motor truck tracks near the sheds
is the only clue found.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
BRIEF TELECRAMS

New York board of aldermen passed th
1922 budget, calling for $3.50, ,233,,4
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

"C-7" q big cigar shaped navy "blimp"
proved the value of helium, the new non,
infammable gas discovered during the
war. The great gas bag with its pendant
car droned its way b Washington from
Hampton Dads. Virginia, and back again
making an actual demonstration of the
lifting power Of the new gas.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07
Provisions Of Government.

= Article N: Until the expiration Of
,ue month from the passing NJ the act
y parliament for the ratification OF this
instrument the powers Of the parliament
ard government Of the Irish Free State
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Chancellor Wirth. in n speech Mt n Ian
quet in Berlin, declared Germany is will
ing to fulfill her obligations. but other
must bear the consequences.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Supreme court upheld Virginia law reg
ulating the planting of oyster beis in
, waters of the state.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Congressman Mott introduced bin in
the house providing adjusted comp pensa-
tion for world war veterans fund to De
raised by l per cent sales tax.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Picketing in connection with n labo-
strike is unjustifable II carried 10 t1r
point # importantly and dogging," the
supreme court ruled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

James ]. Johnston. prize fight promoter
was sentenced to sixty days insprison an
fined $500 for failure to pay war tax due
on gate receipts
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

One man was killed and several hurt
in fac in the business district Of Yuma,
Ariz. Property damage is estimated a.
s250,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Henry p. Dawson. partner of r.
NJ rgan, who was operated on several
weeks ago, IS recuperating al Thomas
vile, Ca.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

Homestal<e Mining Co.. of LeadvilIe. :.
D.. announces. as a result of too frequent
intoxication among employees. il will sus-
pend employees 80 days FIR first ofens7
and dismiss them on second offence
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

r. L. Agassiz of Boston was elected
president of the newly organized Copper
and Brass Research association at the
annual meeting in New York yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

The rum runners of st. Pierre and Mi
queson, N S., who for months have
flooded the Nova Scotian coast with car
goes of contraband. have begun to feel
the weighty hand of the Canadian reye-
nue. officials.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

The German currency output during th,
last week in November, as shown by fig
ures available, increased 4750,000,O90
marks
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-12-07

War department granted the request
of Brigadi General Treat for reference
from active service, effective April o.
1921
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-05-06
Mrs. SIN. Whitchard
New Deputy Sheriff
DeputIzed by Dorminey Today and
Sworn In by Judge Horton n

Mrs. S. M. Whitchard, prominent
IN Ben HSll Civic League activities
and admittedly the strongest protag-
onist of civic reform in Ben Hill
county, was today appointed deputy
sheriff by Sheriff f. H. Dorminey
and formally sworn in by Judge !.
r. Horton, ordinary.
Mrs. Whitchard is the second
woman to hold the post of deputy
sheriff in Ben Hill county, the other
being Miss McKenna, who was a
welfare worker, probation officer and
deputy sheriff some years ago. Mrs.
Whitchard has full arresting power
as deputy sheriff
Judge Horton today stated to a
Leader reporter that there were no
prospects for recognizing the Ju-
venile Court, as asked by the Ben
Hill Civic League. Under the law
authorizing juvenile courts in Geor-
gia the ordinary is constituted Judge
and Judge Horton declined to as
sumo the office.