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Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
TO SHIP PERIODICALS BY
 MAIL INSTEAD OF FREIGHT

Washington, Sept. 1.-The practice of shipping monthly, semi monthly and bi-weekly periodicals by mail in stead of by freight will be re-establish- ed October 1, Postmaster General Hays announced today. Besides speeding up delivery to subscribers the statement said it would be possible by handling the periodicals in the regular space and with the regular force and equip ment to save approximately $26S,000 annually.
 When the freight shipment plan was adopted in 1911, it was explained mails were handled entirely on a weight ba- sis, and the difference in cost of trans portation by freight and by passenger trains resulted in a m material saving for the government. Since that time the basis of railway pay has been changed to the space method and transportation charges by freight have steadily in creased.
 Since conditions are now the re- verse of what they were in 1911, with little difference in the cost of trans portation between freight and mail train and an added expense for hand ling these periodicals outside the regu- lar equipment together with the fact that the freigh shipment plan offers inferior service, we can no longer de- fend this method of handling periodi- calls" Postmaster General Hays said. It was estimated the number of pe- riodicals affected by the change will total about one thousand.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
POLICE IN PISTOL BATTLT WITH
 BURGLARS IN HERALD SQUARE

. New York, Sept. 11.-A U filling pistoi battle in Herald square early today be- tween police detectiver and two burglars trapped in a Broadw-y Aat sore, enliv- ened the thoroughfare nee famous for it's night life. Both robbers were cap tured after several shots had been ex- changed. and the stubborn fight they had waged, armed with sectional jimmies, had been knocked out of them. The firing att tracted large crowds from Times square and adjacent hotels.
 The pair hac been trailed for weeks when they lowered themselves through a sklyight at ? o'clock this morning with a bag of burglars tools, a watchful sleuth signalled his comrades. The block was surrounded, avenues of possible es- cape were closed, then the police smash ed the plate glass window on Broadway and dashed in. The burglars gave them instant fghS but endorsements soon ended the struggle.
 The police said the robbers, both of whom have prison records, planned tC take advantage of the Sunday closing and bore through the walls of severa adjoining stores where safes contained about $1o0o00.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN
 sITUATIOT IN IRELAND

Dublin, Sept. Il Cby the A, P)-There was little activity today at the Mansion House, where it was believed the Dail Eireann cabinet had Completed the draft of the reply to the latest note from Pre- mier Lloyd George regarding a sett'e- ment of the Irish question.
 A deputation from the city of Derry is expected to call upon Eamonn De Va lera, the Irish leader next Tuesday to express unalterable opposition to any partition of Ireland. These protests, which have been accumuating, from the nationalist minority in Ulster, are considered to indicate the determina ton of the Dali negotiators to fight for coun- ty option and to detach as much as possible from the area of the northern parliament, which, on a plebiscite bas- Is, they believe could not retain more than three counties.
 The official view here is that the British governments pledges to Ulster will prevent any such concession The Dali policy it is indicated. would then be to leave to the Ulster parliament all the powers it now has. but no more. It is understood that the Ulster con- | tention is that whatever powers are ex- | tended to the south cannot be denied tc | the north.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
PRIMARY ELECTION IN SIXTH
 MASS. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Boston, Sept, 11.-A special primary election to select party candidates for the vacancy in the Sixth Congressional District caused by the resignation of Wilfred W Lufkin, now collector of the port of Boston, will be held next Tues day.
 This Essex county district, which comprises most of the north shore sec tion, is strongly republican. Four can didates seek the nomination of that par ty. They are A. Piatt Andrew, of Glou- cester, former assistant secretary of the treasury; former Mayor Leslie K Morse, Ransom Pingree, of Haverhi1l i; and Harrie H. Durham, of Hamilton.
 Charles I. Pettingell, of Amesbury, Is unopposed for the democratic nonina- ton
 Women have had prominent part in the republican contest, which has been in progress for weeks. Mrs. Constance G. Minot, daughter of Lufkin's prede- cessor, the late Augustus P. Gardner, has made many speeches for MT Pin gree and Congressman Gardner's widow by statements and letters also has been active in his behalf.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
DEPLoREs TENDENCY TO
 RELY ON THE FEDERAL GOVT

Chapel Hill. N. C.. Sept. Il.-The ten- dency to Trey on the federal Coverurneut for performance of functions rirhtfull, belonging 10 local administrative units fs deplored by President Harding in a let- ter written in connection with t.,a con- fFence on town and county adniaist-a- ton to be held next week a: the uni- versity Of North Carolina.
 The president in his letter, which was made public today by Dr. duward " Odum. director of the school Of nublio welfare Of the University Of Carolina. says:
 My attention has been called to re- gional conferences on local government. which you are about to hold for b-osu consideration of tha social. industrial .,.d technical problems of local government.
 Tt is pleasure to record my hearty indorsement of the efforts you are rnak- ing. and to emphasize the need which believe exists for an earnest and con:fn- uing presentation Of these subferfs to the people throughout the country. T,e problems are manifold and difficult. as- centusted by thfe complexity of con6i- tons which have arisen during and fol- lowing the war. There has been an in- evtaole tendency. because Of the over whelming important work which con- fronted the national rovernnen-. -o re1,, unduly upon 1t for performance Of many functions which can only be discharged properly by local administrative e5ti- iies' This. osether with the furher fac- or our country's rapid growth. and the consequent difficulty of adeoua telv nfsn ming local FovNnmental machineries has resulted in c.$ain ineficiency of the minor administrative organisms which greatly needs to be corrected. It will be corrected whenever the attention of the people is fully aroused and the nationa, genius for administration is effectively aplied"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
PRESIDENT HARDING SPENT
 SUNDAY AT ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City x. J., Sept. IA message to former service men was delivered here today by President Harding during his sabbath activities at the Ocean Side, which included at tendance at church, an address 10 vet erans of the Fifth Division, A. F. F., and an hours stroll aIuong the bOard- walk crowds.
 After attending the Chelsea Baptist Church with Mrs. Harding and his oth- CT guests, the president found several Fifth Division veterans assembled in front of his beach front hotel when he returned. Standing on a chair, the pres ident urged that former service men aid in solving the problems Of peace as they havC those of war.
 There is nothing too good in Am erica for it's veteran defenders" said the president. All America is proud Of what you and your division did at the Mouse. All America is proud of what our soldiers did in the critical days of the war
 President Harding declared that the nation would spare no efforts to care for its wounded and its disabled de- lenders.
 The man who came back wounded and impaired in ability to carry on the ! NOIdNADll OA HIS He AtSEEA ES the lulleEk aid in our power 10 give, and l propose to use all influence l have to see that he gets it." he said, But l am not so much concerned with those who came out of the war unimpaired. They l have the compensation of supreme ser vice and experience. You may be dis appointed with matters of legisltion. but l want you to know that we are | interested in your welfare.
 T am not unmindful of the job you did over there. l am not unmindful i of the service you rendered to the country under your former commander and l ask that you will render me the same faithful service during the yearsL am in office There is still greater service to be rendered in es- tablishing national lines of peace. II is up to you to help solve the problem that has been thrust upon us by the enemy from within.
 T want this to continue as an Am ] erica of opportunity and service, and as an America of grateful apprecia- l tion.'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
10000 SQUARE MILES FELT
 EFFECT OF FLOOD WATERS

Houston, Texas Sept. 11.-Repcrts of loss of life 'nd property damage other than at San Antano as a result of Fro day nights deluge mounted steadily to- day with restor2t ton Of communication into the central 7'exes flood district To- night it has been established that an area of approximately 10000 square miles felt the effect of the flood waters. Thirteen persons, Vostly tenants in the lowlands, are known to be dead with possibility of this being Ncraased when more accurate reports are avail able.
 Property loss Is regarded as almost beyond estimate. It is believed that the loss to growing crops may run into millions of dollars, while livestock loss will account for more,
 In addition to the thouands of square miles of central Texas already hit, more southern sections now are menaced by the onrushing waters.
 The San Marcos river is On a ram. rage, much bailed cotton has been washed away and ungathered crops are almost complete losses, reports indicat- ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
z Fatty" Arbuck|e is
 Accused of Murder
In Connection With Death of Miss Virginia Rappe, Film Actress-Locked Up in San Francisco City Prison.

San Francisco, Sept 11-Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle, motion picture actor, was booked on a charge of murder late last night, in connection with the death Friday of Miss Virginia Rappe, film ac- tress, following a party in Arbuckle's suite at a hotel here last Monday. Ar buckle was locked up in the city prison for the night.
 Arbuckle was charged according to Assistant District Attorney Milton Uren, under the section of the California code providing that life taken in rape or att tempted rape is considered murder.
 Captain of Detectives Duncan Mathe- son said the evidence showed that there was an attack made on the girl.
 "On Monday formal complaint will be filed against Arbuckle," Matheson said
 He added that Arbuckle refused to make statement
 The complaint against Arbuckle was made following examination of Dr. NJ E. Rumwell, Miss Fey Reiss and Al Seminacher, motion picture manager for Miss Rappe and others
 Under the California penal code no bail is allowable to a person charged with murder If District Attorney Matthew Brady returns to the city in time. the case Is expected to be pre- sented to the grand jury tomorrow night. according to Matheson. An in- quest will be held Thursday
 Miss Rappe, who died Friday, was re- moved from Arbuckle's rooms in a hcte' Ia st Monday in critical condition after the party at which five men snd fou! women were present. Autopsy surgeons said death was due to peritontis, super induced by an internal jury. I1,- J,i otf r, buckle came here by automobile last night from Los Angeles and went al once to police headquarters. He was questioned by detectives for severa 1 hours, blt on advice of his attorney refused to answer questions. At mid night Captain Matheson ordered hin 1 booked for murder Arbuckle lost hi usual iaunty manner, and as he posed l for newspaper photographers who ask ed him to smile he said Not on an oc i casion of this sort"
 All of today Arbuckle persisted in re | fusing to answer questions of the TO lice. and his attorneys under whose in structions he was acing, declined to dis cuse the case.
 Miss Rappe was 25 years old and va born in Chicago. She attracted atten tion in that city in 1913. it is said. b, advice to young women to create origi nal methods of making a living. Sh was then making s4.ooo a year as trave ing art model, she said. Mis- Miss Rappe came to San Francisco i 1915 and for time designed gown and wore them as a model. She bega acting in motion pictures at Los An geles in 1917, and took leading parts i several.
 Arbuckle was born in Kansas 3 years ago. When eight years old h appeared as a pickaninny in stocI company at Santa Ana, California. Te years later he sang popular songs l a San Jose, California, vaudevil
 house. Afterward he sang in a Port land. Oregon, burlesque theatre, and Ia ter was a dancer in Oakland, Califol mia.
 Arbuck'e's first motion picture wor was as extra man for companies pro ducing slap stick comedies. Since the
 he has produced many film plays a head of his own company.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
PERSUADED ESCAPED
 PRISONER TO SURRENDER

Boston, Sept L1.-victor F. Nelson, of Maiden, yielding to the persuation ol Thomas Mott Osborne, the prison re- former, surrendered himself today at the state prison from which he escaped on May II while serving indeterminate sentence for robbery and assault. He was accompanied by Mir Osborne.
 Nelson explained that he had been an inmate of the naval prison at Ports mouth, N. H., and a member of the Mu- tual Welfare League established by Mir Osborne, who was then warden of the prison. After his esrape he met MT Os- borne in Auburn, N Y. He said they had a conversation which convinced him that he ought to return to prison so as not to disgrace the Muthal Welfare Leagde. Warden Shattsck declared no punishment would be given for the es- cape.
 Whisthng as he re-entered his cell, Nelson said he was happy, as the pi- anist of the prison had just been dis charged and the job was to be his.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12
SOVIET GOVT OFFERS
 TO MANUFACTURERS


 Moscow, Sept. s-(Delayed, By the A. P.)-Leonid Kra ssin, Soviet trade representative today told the Asso- ciated Press that the Westinghouse Electric Factory on the N0iga River was the only American property that had not been nationalized by the So- viet government. He said the eXcep- tion was made in that case because the manager did not abandon the fac tory but entered into agreement with the Soviet government which amount ed to practically the same thing as naturalization.
 Concessions are now being offered to manufacturers of other countries MT. Krassin said, in an effort to revive manufacturing in order to utilize the raw materials. He said that the So- Viet government takes Westinghouse products and pays money to the con- cern, which in turn pays the Soviet government a percentage on produc- tion.
 He said the International Harvester Plant had not exactly been national ized but that the Soviet government did not recognize American ownership of the plant, which he sai1 was still poreating. He declared that the Sin ger Sewing Machine Factory was talk en over by the old Russian government and converted into a factory for the manufacture of arms before the Soviet regime. Consequently, the Soviet gov ernment recognizes no American pro perty rights in the factory, he said. He said also that the interests of the New York Life Insurance and the National City Bank Tn Russia were re- garded as the property Of soviet gov ] ernment. However, ne continued, while | the Soviet government recognized uo legal rights of any f0reignec to pro- | perty held in Russia before the re- volution, yet for purposes of ncgotia- tion in an effort to better the inter- national situation and tO reestablish ! industries and trade, the Soviet gov ernment was willing to make foreign property and even foreign debts a ba- 1 sis for negotiation.
 When asked of the Soviet govern ment would give former foreign owners of property in Russia preference in granting concessions i'll lines formerly controlled by certain interests in Rus sia, he said.
 Naturally we consider the special 1 knowledge of former factory owners. It is our desire to get industrial conces- l sions into the hands of men who know their business thoroughly
 A Swedish concern has been grant | ed concession to establish a ball bearing factory in Russia, which, Kras sin, is the only foreign concession ac- | tually signed up.
 He declared that the Soviet govern ment still adheres strictly to the prin- ciple of state monopoly in export and import trade. although recognizing do- nestle free trade both in retail anG wholesale 4alings. Special arrange ments, he said, will be made for the exporta tion of the products manutac- tured by foreign concerns, but these foreign firms desiring to sell to Rus sians must deal through the Soviet co. \ operatives or the Soviet government
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12

bodies in the drift wood and wreckage on the banks and another was found on the San Antonio river banks. Other bodies were recovered at different times. While it has been declared that possibly tn majority of the estimated dead f1oated down the stream, the searchers believe that the wreckage and driftwood is cleared away others will be found.
 The efforts of the rescuers today were confined principally to recovering bodies, work of rescuing marooned having been completed yesterday.
 Rescue and relief work continued all last night and today. Hundreds of Mex jeans and the poorer people who lived along the Alazan are homeless and were given assistance by the relief head quarters established in down town building.
 The fact that most of the bodies re- covered have been fully clothed, shows that the victims either were warned or heard tn approaching rush of water in time to make preparations to leave
 The city proper has been crippled all day from the flood There have been no i lights nor street car service because of no lectric power. Water has been run ming in the mains in a few portions of the city ad the pressure is weak at these places City officials said late today that the water pressure would be turned on before tomorrow and if is thought | electric current also will be available to- | morrow
 City Building Inspector John l.. Rich | ter, estimated the damage 10 buildings at | approximately s700 00O He said that no large buildings have been damaged perm | ahently and that none is in a dangerous | conditio. Hardly any of the damaged l | on the building or stock
 | Preca to prevent an epidemic are being taken. The cleaning up proceeded systematically in every part of the bust ness district today.
 A check by D. D. Harrigan. city en- gineer, showed that thirteen O fthe t,ren- | y-seNen bridges spanning the San An tohlo rlVer are virtually undamaged. Al l hrst Il was thought all but four were damaged but with the removal of debris and driftwood today. it was found that | thirteen are still safe.
 Only one bridge was washed away
 Ootners were lifted and set at differen
 angles on the banks.
 | The rapidty with which tbe r-s+o~ ro
 ceded after the rains stoned is accorrta,
 for by the city being at the headwater
 of the three streams.
 A restricted area was roned off tod,,
 and guarded by po1icement and soldier
 rom Fort Sam Houston. The Red Cros
 anu other similar organizations opena,
 reIlet headquarters yesterday and all 1,.
 night and today bread was passed o,t t
 the hungry and clothes given other s,,S
 ferers ''i0i SUI
 mere was limited telephone service f,
 day. Small automobiles were hso
 up to the dynmaos, rear wheels isct, Y, and belts put over the rims for power
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12

150 years by lnvestnent and returzf from new enterprises. II Is regarded as a fortune built essentially upon saw ings by business management and not upcn royal gifts and concessions. Arch duke Frederick was excluded from an his properties located in countries or merly composing the Austro- Hungarian monarchy. Some have been seqDestereI and others were claimed as conhscated. part Of the by the reconstructed old Eor- ernments brought by terms Of various peace treaties.
 American interest In the properties had its origin in Switzerland in rhe summer Of 1919 when Archduke Fred erick made the acquaintance of Thomas J. Welder. an American living in Paris. Operation of the various industries had been parslyzed by Reorganization con- , sequent 10 the war. and the Archduke desired to bring American capital and methods into their restoraticn- Ar engagements were made in October 1919. whereby the Archduke was 10 transfer his various properties. except those ia New Hungary. to a corporation organized | in Switzerland to take over the admin istrstion Of the estates.
 Mir Fielder was to form a syndicate in America 10 acquire substantial interests in the new company. which he did. Dif- I AerenSeS arose between the Arch Quczl 1 family and the syndicate. owing 10 sub sequent action by various governments in efforts 10 conhscste the properties. which resulted in litigation in the Swiss courts. These differences have now been adjusted through the agreement reached her yesterday. The American syndicate and the Archduke will proceed to enforcs what they believe to be their righf against several governments now with holding possession.
 A complaint is about to be lodged be- fore the mixed tribunals of the Leseus of Nations. before which new states vii be summoned as having acted in ded- ance of treaties with the allies. Inter. esting questions regarding treaty rights and obligations are expected to be de- veloped. Archduke Albre,ht, who par ticioated in the negotiations. declines to comment upon the transaction. but Mir
 Fielder. confirming the substantial accu-
 racy of the announcement added that
 before the syndicate undertook the trans
 action it communicated with the Amer
 jean state department and with French , authorities and were assured rtiat there would be no objection to the proposed investment
Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-12

Paris Sept. 11-CBy the A P.)-Ne- gotiations were completed in Paris yes terday whereby the vast estates Of Arch duke Frederick of Austria and his son. Archduke Albrecht, estimated to be worth more than s2oe, ,00o, 900. were taken over by an American syndicate which includes Charles IL Sabin, J. Leonard Repogle, Frank 4. Munsey. Thomas J. Fielder and other prominent American business men, Samuel Cntermeyer. New York lawyer represented the syndicate in the negotiations which have been in progress for some time. and Archduke Albrecht took part in behalf of himself his father, his wife Isabel and his six sisters. Dr. Wilhem Rosenberg. cf Nien- na, and Dr. Aurel Egry. of Budapest, were counsel for the Hapsburgs.
 The transaction concerns the vast land and industrial holdings of the Hapsburgs. distributed throughout Austria Czecho Slovakia, Jugo Slavia. Poland. Rumaia and Italy. They include the great steel works and mines in Teschen, which are partly in CzechO Slovskia and partly in Poland. The estate comprises numerous other industries, including the daiTi.s which formerly furnished most of the Vienna supply of milk and butter, sugar | plantation factories, apartment houses, | palaces and other prlNate properties m Vienna, castles in various parts Of the continent. about 100000 acres of agri- cultural and ftfest lands scattered over several countries. and the remarkable Albertina Museum in Vienna which is said to co3.ain nearly 100000 works of art.
 | Archduke Frederick was a field mar | shal and was commander in chief of tho AblstEo- Hungarian armies in the late war. His great grandfather was a neph. ew of Emperor Francis l and was adopted py Duke Albrecht of Saxetesohn who mar ried Archduchess Maria Christina. daugh ter of Marie Theresa. Archduke Fred erick is the uncle of King Alfonso o Spain. His sister was the queen of Bava ria. Thus a considerable party of hi property came from the Saxon house.
 This is regarded as important by thu members of the American syndicate be
 cause the properties they are taking owe
 were not part of the possessions of th
 Austrian crown but came to Archduk
 Frederick from other sources than tn
 Hapsburgs.
 A large part of the properties wer
 purchased and developments from pri
 vate means Gre increased during tn