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Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
OPTIMISM IN LONDON
 ON THE IRISH QUESTION

London, Aug. 15.-(By The A. P.)- Optimism continues the prevailing note in London opinion on the Irish ques- tion. The general view is that Eamonn De Valera having sought for but fail- ed to secure improved terms, is in a po- sition no worse than he was several days ago, and that since the negotiations are being conductesl by both sides to the controversy with the greatest of con- sideration and politeness, there is no reason why they should break down.
 Although the Irish republican parli- ament will convene in Dublin tomorrow no decision with regard to the govern ment's peace proposals is expected for several days-until the assembly has had full opportunity to debate the ques- ton at issue.
 Public opinion here considers that the letter of General c. Shuts, the South African premier, to MT. De Valera, urg- ing acceptance of the imperial govern ment's proposals, is hkely~to prove the central and deciding factor of the is- sue. The belief is expressed, how ever. that the Dali Eireann will decline to assume responibility for a decision, but will refer the problem to a plebis- cite of the Irish people, either by referendum on the question of accepting or rejecting the governments proposals, or by a new election to the southern par liament, in which case it is believed the advice of General Shuts would have the greatest weight.
 After freedom for the past month from their. load of anxiety incident tu the guerilla warfare, < is felt here that the Irish people would be reluctant to give a decision which would mean return of hostilities but would prefer to act on the advice of General Smuts and accept the governments terms and leave to time the settlement of the Ulster problem
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16

expenses of any Of the visiting dele-a. tons, for congress was informed specific. ally that the money was 10 be used foI the American deleratiou and for the sec retariat general alone. It was Indicated that a later appropriation would be asked should the printing biu exceed present expectations or should the conference last more than two months.
 In making the request. President Harding merely transmitted with hls an- proval letter hy Under Secretary Fletcher of the state department. who is in charge of tlle physical arrangements Tor the conference. There was no attempt 10 divide the sum into separate items ln ihe senate it Is likely that ths a-nro- priaiion will be attached 10 the shipping board appropriation bin.
 The message Of Premier Rriand fu ar. eeptins the invitation omitted any at. tempt to discuss the subject matter o. the conference, but it is unders;ood ttai separate informal negotiations are under way among all the interested nations rera. tiNe 10 what matters are 10 be considered "itnln the soone Of the discuss lons. Tho text Of the message from Paris. whset was addressed 10 Secretary Hughes and signed by Ambassador Ezerrick. was az follows.
 Premier Briand authorizes me 10 ex. press through you 10 the president hif appreciation Of the invitation 10 thf Washington conference on .Sov. 11 and ft say to the president that he shall harf great pleasure in attending The confer. enee in person as head Of tae Frencf delegation"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
l.rie Railroad Work
  Set Out At Contract
New Company Not Subject to Supervision of the Rail- road Labor Board.

Marion, O., Aug. 15.-The Railroad service company, a corporation organ lzed by local manufacturers, bankers and puslness men, today took over operation ot the Erie railroad sliors and roundhouse here The service company leased tine buildings andl equipment of the railroad company and has contracted to do all re- pair and other work heretofore done by employees of the railroad
 Employment was offered to all em- ployes of the Erie company in the service al o'clock this morning, each man to take ms former position and receive the same pay as that received from the rail- road company. According to announce Inent by w. A. Baldwin. manager of the Ohlo region of the railroad the employees or the new operating concern will be assured Of fair t. atment in accordance wlth the practice of the extensive manu- featuring coIicerns of Marion"
 Most of the larger manufacturing companies in Marion are represented in the membership of the Marion Employ CTS association. and all of these are op- erated on an -open shop basis e
 Since the Railway Service company is not common carrier" it was pointed out here that it undoubtedly would not be subject to supervision by the railroad labor board and would not ocme under ehe FIoNlSlOHS or the ESch-CumminS rail- road act.
 No statement was issued tonight as to the number of Erie employees who had accepted employment with the operating company Work was being done at the shops, however, with R. " Blocker, mas- ter mechanic under the Erie system, act ing as shop manager.
 The situation is somewhat clouded by the curtailment of the number of shor employees following enforcement Aug. or orders issued by the Erie company calling for the resumption of the ten. hour day, cessation of payment of over. time for Sunday work and submission to physical examination by each employe S Railroad officials have admitted that a number of men have left the employment of the company because of dislike for the new working conditions. but a statement issued today over the signatures of the presidents of the shop crafts unions de clared that the men had been sent home" in each case where they had re. fused to report for work on Sunday al the straight rate of pay and where they refused to undergo the prescribed physi. cal examinations
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
Views lln Feiners
 on .te Proposals
Irish Republicans Advise De Valera Not to Give in to the British Government.

Dublin, Aug. 15.-(By The A. P.)- Eamonn De Valera. the Irish republican leader, has been inundated by telegrams mostly from Irish republicans, advis- ing him not to give in to the British gov ernment on the peace proposals.
 If they Che Irish repuSHcans) ae- cept the governments terms" asked one member of the Irish republican army, What have we been fighting for?'' On the other hand an official of the Sim Fein said today that it was those who wished to continue the fight who rush ed tothe telegraph offices, not those seek Ing peace.
 One of the most prominent business men of Dublin, strong advocate of home rule, said this evening:
 We can nevee' go back to where we were month ago. Every mans hand would be against his fellow and we would be brought to the shambles."
 The same man, advising newspaper correspondents, not to despair of a set- clement, added:
 Give the Sim Feiners chance. They have done very well so far. Perhaps they can get more than we have been fighting for for years, if not all the re- pubicans claim.".
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
POLICEMEN ADDRESSED BY
 sECY. OF LABOR DAVIS

Reading, Pa, Aug. 15-Secretary Of Labor James J. Davis, in an address here today before the national convention Of the FraternaI Order of Police, made a plea for tue man in the blue uniform, de- claring it was high time the policeman is thought of as an American and as citizen.
 Tt is high time" declared Secretary Davis that. va9, the citizens who profit bv the policemens pro tection, shouid take m the policemen's cause. If he cannot plead his own cause, we must plead it for him. It is time we think of him as man like ourselves. After years of benefits at his hands let us exert our selves in his behalf.
 We must pay this heroic American, the policeman, the equivalent of what he earns in our service. We must see that his children and his wife are secure, if danger should take his life. We must preserve that life of his. We must see that his life contains as much of com fort. of happiness, of thrift and of pros pect as the life of any other good Am erican."
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
TAX REVISION BILL IS
 PRESENTED TO THE HOUSE

Washington, Aug. 15-The administra- tian tax revision bill was laid before the house G5presentatives today after the republican membership of that body in conference had changed it So as to make repeal of the excess profits tax and the income sur-tax rates in excess of 32 per cent effective next January l, instead of last January.
 This change on the basis of previous treasury estimates would result in the corporations an1 individuals with large incomes paying to the government in the next calendar year something like s200,- 100000 more than they would have paid had the administration plan of making the repeals retroactive prevailed.
 Total tax reductions for the fiscal year under the bill as revealed were estimated by some majority members of the ways ard means committee at $S50, ,0eO 900 as against approximately $550, 0,0oo,ooo plan ned by committee republicans and the to- tai tax yield at about s3,2eO,O00.
 As result of the changes made by the republican conference, majority com mittee members further amended the bill before it's presentation in the house so as to make the corporations income tax 12 1-2 per cent after next January 1, instead of 15 per cent as originally plan ned and the manufacturers tax on ce- real beverages six cents a gallcn instead of 12 cents.
 Under plans by the party conference the bill will be taken up in the house at II a. m. Wednesday under & special rule calling for a final vote at D. m. Saturday. Two days will be givea over Io general debate and two days to con.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
DAHL EIREANN OPENS IN
 MANEIoN HOUSE TODAY

Dublin, Aug. 15-(By the A. P.)-The pessimism over the Irish situation which today in some quarters in Dublin reached almost the point of hopelessness, yielded tonight to reasoned optimism when the program of the meeting tomorrow of the Dali Eireann was made public.
 Instead of immediately taking up the problem of peace or war, the Sim Fein parliament will spend at least two days in dealing with the formalities incident to the opening of the new legislative body, thus providing an opportunity for many things to happen behind the scenes.
 The belief prevails that rejection of the British governments terms would mean a resumption on aI intensified scale, when the truce ends of the guerrilla warfare> that for so long terrified the country.
 Dublin castle officials view the pro- longation of the sessions of the DaiI Eireann in various lights One section of the British government forces e2ress- es the fear that delay may provoke the military, which is declared to be not hopeful of a favorable settlement into making preparations for eventualities.
 The other section, however advances the opinion that the longer the members of the Dali Eireann are in debate the greater will be the chance4for acceptance of the terms. These persons claim to see bright spot in a prolonged session arguing that one day would be sufficient to end the negotiations if the republican cabinet so desired
 From all parts of the country members of the parliament gathered today.
 Earnestness was depicted on the faces of all the men as they joined an in- formal meeting of the members which was held during the day. Many of these who had been away from Dublin for a long time met in small groups and discussed the situation with members more intimate with it's latest phases.
 Today in Dublin aside from the prev alent feeling of anxiety over the sitra- tion, was peaceful. In order that there might be no occasion for a clash be- tween soldiers and Sim Feiners all the troops were held in barracks
 Tomorrows formal opening of the Dali Eireann in Mansion House will be a public function, although there will be little room inside the chamber for per sons other than members. Eamon De Valera is expected to deliver an ad- dres Afterwards the whipping of the assembly into shape for the importan! work before 1t will begin.
 After prayer the session will be de. clared open and a speaker and a deputy speaker will be elected. This is all the business provided for in Tuesdays agenda
 According to the present program, the question of peace negotiations will not be reached until Wednesday at the earliest and possibly not until Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
PRESIDENT UNRECOGNIZED
 AS HE STOPPED IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Aug. 1A President Harding went shopping, late this after noon, making his way practically unrec- ognized through the downtown streessrat t their busiest hour, and taking home tiny tfssue-wEapped package purchased in a jewelry store.
 Accomp& nied by Secretary Christian the president set out on the expedition unannounced. going to within a half block of his destination by automobile and then directing the chauffeur to park the car and wait A few recog- nized him, and as he and Mir. Chris tin leaned across the iewelry counter making a selectio~ a group of girls who wer passing by halted for mo- ment to look on.
 >"Oh, it's the president" exclaimed one. "Tu just bet he's buying we'd ding present for his father
 What the president did buy was known only to himself, his secretary and the jewelry store proprietor and they would not tell.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
NO "BLACK AND FANS"
 IN THE STREETS OF DUBLIN

Dublin, Aug. 15.-No soldier in uni- form or "blacb and tan" was seen on the streets here today This was the result of an order that uniformed men keep to their quarters to avoid provo cation for incidents.
 If the negotiations collapse the Irish people anticipate a more severe cam paign on the part of the crown ofrces than has been waged hitherto. It is un- derstood that some of the first steps would be to prohibit the publication of any newspaper professing Sim Fein sympathies, and to make wholesale ar rests of Sim Feiners. Then the mill tary, it is pointed out, would have a free hand to take the field against the Irish republican army which, now that it has been recognized as a regular army would. the military authorities declare, have to abide by the laws of war or suffer the consequences.
 The hope is expressed everywhere however, that the events will not lead to the application of such measures.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
HIDDEN ROMANCE IN LIFE
 OF BIG BILL HAYWARD

Chicago, Aug 15.-A hidden romance In the life of W D. C'Big BilP) Hay ward, who fled to Russia several months ago, to avoid serving a twenty years sentence in Leavenworth prison, as re- suit of which the former leader of the Industrial Workers of the World may inherit large fortune. was revealed to- day by Charles F. Clyne, district at torney. Haywood according to MT. Clyne, married Jane Minor, in Califor- mia thirty years ago. Later after two children were born, he was said to have deserted her but never obtained a d. vorce
 In the meantime, MT. Clyne said that he had been informed. Haywood wife's father amassed a fortune which went to his daughter at his death. Recently 1t was said the daughter died in Nevada Leaving no will. Under the laws of Ne vadede one-third of her estate would go to her husband.
 MT. Clyne. said that he was investigat ing the case with the idea of collecting an unpaid $15,ooo fine.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
MATE CHARGED WITH
 KILLING SEAMAN

Philadelphia. AuH 15.-Dorglas Thurber. third mate of the United States shipping board steamship Casper. was arrested when the vessel doclzed here toady. charged with the killing ot Thomas Hogan. a member Of the crew. Both are Philadelphians.
 Hogan. according to officers Of ths ship. was shot July 12 while the Casper was at the American docks at Bor- deaux, France. The shooting resulted from fight between members Of ths crew. In an effort to stop the fight. Thurber said he fired his pistol once '-to friEhten the men and make them stop rioting"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
AUSTRIAN GOVT. TO SELL
 THE woELLERsDoRF ARSENAL

Vienna, Aug. 15-The Austrian gov ernment has sanctioned t-e sale of the great Woellersdorf arsenal the larfest plant in Austria. 70 a German syndicate small portion of the stock being rc- tsined in the governments hands The urchasers include the Bankers r Er- Sondheimer and, Company and Ludwig Schiff of Frankfort-oa-Nain, and Prince Lippe-Detmold
 The plant is valued at nearly s1o0.- OO0.O00 and has been converted in part to peace time products.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
TREMENDOUS SUCCESS OF
 CITIZENS TRAINING CAMP

Washington, Aug. 15-Increased appro- priations for citizens training camps will be asked next year because of the tre- mendous success this sumer's work Gen. eral Pershing, chief of staff announced today after an inspection tour of Camp Meade, Jackson Knox, Grant and Snel- ling. Appropriations this year limited attendance to 11,OS5 selected out of 4O,- 5S9 applicants. General Pershing said he hoped fcrty thousand could attend next year and.that President Harding fa- vored 100, ,000
 General Pershing will go to Camp Dew ems and Plattsburg, N. r., soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
s1.OOo,ooo LOSS AND SIX
 DEATHS RESULT OF FIRE

Philadelphia. Aug. 15.-The number of dedad from the million dollar fire at the Point Breeze plant of the Atlantic Rehn- ing company was increased 10 SIX tonight when William E. Young. who was se- verely burned in the first explosion early Sunday. succumbed.
 Director of Public Safety Cortelyou to- day started dan investigation into the fire. His action was based upon renorts that company detectives refused Co admit police to the plant for several rninutes after the explosion Company fremenr the reports declare. attempted to combat the flames before calling upon the city department.
 Fire Marshal Elliott tonight said he believed an overheated still had caused the blaze rather than backsre from motorcycle. as had been thought probabls earlier.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
S2oO, 900, 900 WILL SETTLE
 CLAIMS OF RAILROADS

Washington, Aug 15-Director General Davis of the railroad administration told the house commerce committee today that an additional S2O0, ,OOO.O 900 would settle claims against the administration, Sl49.- OOn OO0 having become available July l. The settlement he had in mind did not include any part of additions and bet terments claims of carriers, placed at $500 .OO0, ,OO0, he said. The pending ad- ministration railroad funding bill is de- signed to make the latter sum available and MT. Davis was supporting the meas ure. predicting that the bulk of the ad- ministrations affairs would be liquids ton by December 3l 1922.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
FEDERAL OFFICERS FIGHTING
 LIQUOR FLOOD FROM CANADA

Detroit, Aug. 15.-Federal officers this afternoon entered the campaign intended to stop transportation of beer and whis- key from Canda across the Detroit riv- CT into the United States. Several gov ernment agents went to Esorse, Detroit suburb said by state officials to be the center of liquor smuggling activities, ana began an investigation. No arrests had been made up to 8 late hour today. S Z
 Roy C. vandercook, state commission CT of public safety took charge of, the estate frees combating the ~iquor- flood. He conferred with other officials and. lat CT announced plans for the campaign had been agreed upon, although deelin- ing to reveal the methods to be used.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
FAIL TO AGREE ON WAGE
 FOR WINDOW GLASS WORKERS

Cleveland. Aug. 15-Representatives of the National Windoy Glass Workers As sociation and the National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers failed to agree on a wage settlement in the window glass industry after final con- ference here today.
 J. NJ. Neenan, president of the work CTS association announced that at to- days session the manufacturers demand ed a wage reduction of g 1-2 per cent. This the workers refused to accept but agreed to take a g per cent reduction. Being unable to reach a compromise the conference adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
SHOULD REDUCE FREIGHT
 RATES ON LIVESTOCK

Washington, Aug. Is. Railroads should reduce voluntarily their freight rates on livestock to so per cent. of the present rates, but should not reduce rates whic hat present are less than fifty cents a hundred pounds, the interstate commerce commission said in a report today. The commission did not enter an order in the case, which was held open.
 The case. which involves principally rates on carload shipments of cattle in the entire western and southwestern cat tie producing territory, was brought by the National Livestock Shippers league sociations.
 presented their case largely on the basis of economic necessity, adding that they do not seriously assail the livestock rate structure"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
STUDENT SHOT WHILE
 ACTING AS PEAcEMAKEH

Pittsburgh. Aug. 15.-Fred Ziesinhe.m, a student at the Carnegie Institute of Technology summer school was shot four times today when he interfered as peaeemaker between Mckinley Hart another student. and John Butler. a ne- gro. Ziesinheim was tafSen 10 a hospital where it was said his condition was not serious.
 Butler told the police that he was passing through the tech school grounds when he became involved in an aitenca- ton with Hart. Ziesinheim who wos near tried to stop the quarrel. Butler. the police said. was ravin- when they took him to the police station and phy- sicians were called to determine his mental condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
MRS. oBENCHAIN AND BURcH
 HEAR INDICTMENT READ

Los Angeles, Aug. 15.-Extension of time until Aug. % in which 10 plead was granted Arthur C. Burch and Mrs. Mada- ynne Obenchain. indicted for murder in connection with the shooting of J. E. Kennedy, today when they were arraign- ed in superior court
 Ralph Obenchain, who allowed Mrs. Obenchain a divorce so that she might marry Kennedy, and who hurried to her side in response to a telegraphic appeal was admitted to the bar in California to- day for this case only. to atd in Mrs Obenchain's defense. He had arrived here from Chicago yesterday in company with Rev. ". A. Burch. father of the other prisoner.
 Attorneys for the defense in urging the delay declared that they wished more time in which 10 consult on possible mo- tions to be made on technical points al teh time of pleading.
 While the indictment was being read Mrs. Obenchain stood beside her former husband.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
CANADIAN RYE WHISKEY
 CONSIGNED TO MICHIGAN

Windsor, Ont, Aug. 15-A carload of Canadian rye whissey. consigned for Michigan palates, arrived here today from the east. but had not been started across the Detroit River at nightfall An ex- porting agent of a distillery had charge of the shipment.
 Hundreds of thirsty Detroit folk came to Windsor for the weekend searching for open bar rooms. They were surprised to find that while exporting was in or der, the city itself was dry
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
NO AMNESTY GRANTED /
 ANY PERSON IN IRELAND

London, Aug. 15.-(By The A. P.)- ''No amnesty has been granted to any person in Ireland" said David Lloyd George in the house of commons today.
 The statement was in answer to question by one of the members of par lament as to whether amnesty would be extended to persons other than those who have been released from prison or internment
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
1 l]IR'l MIER BRAND ID ATTEND
 DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE

House Committee Votes 9l to s7 Against Plan of the Admin istraton-Also Against Reduction of the Income Sur Taxes to 32 Per Cent-Special Rule Adopted Unds Which the Vote the Fill Will Be Taken at 3 P M Satuday-Text of the Tax Measure as Presented to t House Will Contain 16,Oo0 Words
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
w1rHDRAWs AS COUNSEL
 FOB EMIL sCHUTTE

Middletown. Conn, Aug 15.-Gustaf B. Carlson or this city tonight an- nounced his withdrawal as counsel for Emil Schutt% storekeeper of Smaller vile, who ;s m the county jail at Had dam, charged filth the murder of Dem his Le Due last April MT. Carlson mo- tified States Attorney Inglis of his &C., tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-16
RACER
 KILLED AT TOLEDO

Toledo. O., Aug. 15.-Less than half an hour after he had broken the world s dirt track motorcycle record for one mile. covering the distance in AS seconds. AL bert W. Burns. 27, of Oakland. Calif.. was fatally injured when in the first lap of a 25-mile race at C,e fair grounds here yesterday a fellow rider crowded him. forcing his machine 10 skid and crash through a fence. Burns neck was broken and he ddied en route Co a hos pitaL