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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
EOrdney Citisizes
 Democratic Attitude
Says Cardinal Policy of Ways and Means Committee Has Been to Build Up Set of Schedules to Restore Com merce and Industry to Health.

Washington July S.-The house got under way today in it's consideration of the Fordney tariff bill, Chairman Ford ney, of the ways and means committee. after reading of the bill had been com pleted. in a speech of nearly two hours, developing the first phase of the repub- lican argument.
 In his speech, MT. Fordney discuss ed his party's attitude, what it is proposed to do to remedy conditions and to help business. He dwelt only briefly on de- tails of the rates and provisions, touch- ing them only incidentally, or in reply to questions, but announced that other speakers would explain specific schedules in the measure.
 Criticising the proposition of the demo- crats, MT. Fordney said that they had ac- cused the republicans of drafting meas ure which would cut off, rather than encourage trade when the cardinal poli- cy of his committee had been to build set of schedules which would restore commerce and industry toNhealth.
 Compromises necessarily have been put in the bill, the speaker said, adding that all such contested points would be put before the house for its approval or re-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
PENN. ROAD TO
 CONTINUE OWN METHODS

Chicago, July s.-Notifcation that the Pennsylvania Railroad would continue negotiation of rules in it's own way was served on the railroad labor board at the conclusion of charges brought by the Federated Shop Crafts that the Penn sylvania had failed to comply with the boards orders.
 Charging failure of the road to enter conferences with the Pennsylvania sys- ter federation, the unions protested that the roads subsequent election of com mittees 10 negotiate rules. disregarding the union committees, was in violation of the boards direction of April 14 to each road to negotiate its own rules with its own employees.
 After attacking the boards decision in sereval instances E. T. Whittier. assist ant to the vice president, declared the policy of the road in allowing employees to select their representatives by ballot of all employees had been a sue cess and the road proposed to continue such methods.
 Several speakers for the Pennsylvania declared the action of the board in July, 1920, continuing the national agreements promulgated by the United States Railroad Administration was it. legal.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
PROHIBITION DIRECTOR REFUSES TO RESIGN

Boston, June S.-HaroId D. Wilson, federal prohibition director of Massachu- setts, announced today that he had tele- graphed the commissioner of internal revenue at Washington refusing to com ply with a request that he resign and turn over the property in his possession to Elmer c. Potter. The latter who is now supervising prohibition enforcement agent for New England, was named as state director yesterday under what was understood to be plan to abolish the New England office and make each state g separate district. The plan was un- derstood to include retention of Mir. Will son as chief of field forces at a salary of s1,0oO less than he had received as state director.
 In the telegram which MT. Wilson went to Commissioner David F. Blair, he said:
 Received telegram sumnari1y dis missing me as federal prohibition direc- tor for Massachusetts. Positively re- fuse to turn over any property or resign until informed as to cause for this ex- traordinary action" The telegram asked authority to proceed to Washington to- night
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
MEXICO TURNs TO
 U. s. FOR SUPPLIES

Fl Paso, Texas July S.-Mexicos rate of consumption is so great that not only are nearly all of the products of that country being consumed there, but a steady demand is being made of the United States for raw materials, foods, grains, machinery and agricultural inn plements.
 This announcement comes from the American consulate at Juarez, Mexico, where Consul John Dye has compiled data relative tcSMexico's trade relations with the United Stats.
 Expectations from the United States to the south republic are steadily increas- ing, customs officials report.
 Mexico's ranges, practically depleted of livestock during the revolution, are slowly being restrocked.
 The United States is practically the only source of supply for the state of Chihuahua, according to the consular re- ports.
 Chihuahua citizens are poor because of the revolution and lack purchasing power, according to the reports, but an | ticipate large future purchases from the United States. l Included Ill Mexicos exports to the United States are mineral ores, sugar vegetables, wooden products and miscel laneous articles.
 The southern republic, according to th report, is not as dependent on the United States for shoes and boots as heretofore There are three shoe factories in Mex ico City which are furnishing practical, all the footwear for interior Mexico an, to a large extent along the border. new tannery has also been opened ther with modern tanning devices which pre- pare the hides for immediate use in tn shoe factories. Another tannery of i'm portance is in full operation at Agu Prieta, Sonora.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
D $ Naval Forces
 dck From TanpicO
Cruiser Cleveland and Gun boat Sacramento to be With drawn From Mexican Wat ers-S Ships Were Sent to Oil Fields Region Only As Pre-. cautionary Measure.

Washington, July S.-Withdrawal of
 the cruiser Cleveland and the gunboat
 Sacramento from Tampico, Mexico. was
 ordered today by the navy department. In making this announcement Secretary Denby said that the order had been is- sued by mutual agreement with the state
 department.
 The warships were ordered to the Mex ican port early this week by the navy department, Secretary Denby explain ed that information had reached the de- partment that labor troubles were likely in the Tampico district because of the shutting down of American oil activities,
 due to the new Mexican oil tax, and that the warships were ordered to the port to protect American lives and prop erty in the event that should be neces- sary.
 Before the announcement of the with drawal of the ships came today from the navy It had been indicated at the state department that the vessels would not | long remain at the Mexican port be- cause their presence there at this time would not be necessary.
 1 It was said at the navy department
 that the Sacramento would proceed tc
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
HOUSE LEADER REPLIES
 TO NEW YORK BANKFR

Washington. July s.-In reply to a lst- ter rom J. W. Hartman of the Hsrri- man National bank of New York. savinr that 1ully 50 per cent. of the banks de. positors are clamoring to know why congress does not do something with rr- gard to the reduction of taxation" Ren- resentative Mondell. republican houss leaoer' In letter tonight said that con- sress was making as rapid progress ss could be expected. He expressed fhe opinion that the house would conclude lie Dnsioeration of the tax bill snot lafs- than the middle of August"
 IS the inactivity of congress the re~nl+ or natural inaptitude or feature of . 6e noerate reconstruction program?" Nr. hartman asked There can be m i'm provement in the business world ,,n.iI taves are reduced. The present staqns- uon in trade is really a strike arsinst government confscation."
 In his reply, Mir. Mondeu reviewed th. acnievements of the special session to date. substantially as outlined in h;s puolc review issued last Saturday ss- serting that this congress has been as olllgenI as painstaking and as active ss any congress that has ever met. and if mas a record of accomplishment which to this time is unexcelled."
 he said that tax legislation vxould h. .aken up immediately upon disposal of the tariff o-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
ROCKEFELLER CELEBRATES
 HIS BEND BIRTHDAY

Tarrytown, N. T.. July S.--Joan D. Rockefeller celebrated hts S2nd birthday today by playing a round of golf under an umbrella.
 This latest addition to the aged fin ancier's golf equipment was 3 concessi on to the weather. Although the tempera- ture lowered between 80 and 20 and nigh humidity made it increasingly un- comfortable, the oil magnate insisted on making his daily round of the links on his Poconico Hills estate. Llko the mi kado, however, he was followed by an un,- breila bearer, who perspired freely trying to keep pace with his empio yer and to protect him against the scorehtng rays of the sun.
 After his golf game, MT. Rockefeller had lunchean with his sun and other members of his family, then played with his grandchildren and to- ok them out for an auto ride. He appeared to be in the best of health and spirits.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
PEACE PROCLAMATION
 EXPECTED NEXT WEEK

Washington. July s-Although p-..s- dent Harding and his legal advisers srs understood to have virtually decided ,,nr. a presidential proclamation as a rnssns of promulgating the state of peace vith the Central Empires. it was inicated to- day that the document would not ba ready for issuance until some time next week. "eN-
 A partial draft of a proclamation "a. taken to the cabinet meeting today hx Attorney General Daugterty together with number of memorandums nrenar- ed by department of justice officials rel ative to the points of law that such a proclamation should cover It dcveloned however, that so many considerations wera involved as to make further study Of the statutes necessary.
 The president and many of hi- ad- visers were represented as holding fha+ so far as actual termination Of the war was concerned the peace resolution paSs- ed by congress and signed last Saturday by the president was sufficient. In a number of the emergency laws passed during the war, however, specific refer ence is. made 10 a peace proclamation as the instrument which will terminate the war powers conferred on the execu- tive branch of the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
TEND TO SHOW MRS.
 KABER PLANNED MURDER

Cleveland, Ohio, July S.-Through a number of witnesses today, the state introduced testimony tending to show that Mrs. Eva Catherine Kaber willfury planned the murder of her husband, Dan iel F. Kaber, for which she is being tried on first degree murder charge.
 Urbana Di Carpo testified that Mrs. kaber shad offered him three thousand dollars if he would get an automobile and run Mir Kaber down with it. When he refused to do this, he said, Mrs Kaber then acerted that she would give him three thouSand to five thousand dol lars if he would "get a gang and kill him anyway"
 Di Carpo said. h, introducer Mrs. Kaber to Erminia Colavito whom the state al- leees obtained the person who did the actual killing.
 Previous to Di Carpo's testimony. the state had through Dr. John c. Spencer, chemist, showed that MT. Kaber's internal organs bore heavy traces of arsenic Dr. Spenser said he made an analysis of the embalming fluid and found no arsenic, and that the powder sprinkled over the liver rather would have absorbed mois- ture from that organ than have been absorbed itself by the organ.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
POLICE MUST ENFORCE
 JITNEY BUS LAW

Hartford, Conn, July S-Chairman Richard T. Higgins of the public utilities commission in statement today said that enforcement of the new state jitney bus law was not in the hands of the commission, which is given regulatory power over jitney buses.
 "The law is plain" he said, "and it is up to the regular police authorities to en- force it the same as any other law
 E. L. Darbie of Kiliingly, as counsel for Charles H. PeIlett of Danielson, to- day gave notice of an appeal to the su- perior court from the decision of the public utilities commission denying Pel- letts application to operate three jitney lines in eastern Connecticut.
 The commission today granted the Wnsted- Hartford Jitney association per mission to operate buses between Win sted and Hartford. J. F. Johnson was denied permission to operate buses, over the same route. The commission denied the petition of the Thomaston Service corporation for permission to run a jitney line between Thomaston and Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09

tarih and tax legislation. but the exact date Of its submigsioa has not been de- termined
 Less than a score Of Senators followed the oays date on the floor. marked hv criticism by Senator McCumber tae cnief 2roponent of the bonus. of Secre- iary Melons leCCer declaring such leris- iation to be inadvisable at the present times Senator AicCumber referred to yesterday's visit of President Hsrdinr to the capitol and. asserting that the ehiet difference of opinion with respect 10 b1e legislation seemed to be on Ire @ @polnt as to when it should become ef- effective, added:
 T have heard neithe- inc prexsdent nor the secretary Of the treasury declare that to have it become operative Juiy Is-z, as contemplated in the pe ndinE oill. would be too early a date.
 Despite the pleadings of the Secretary or the treasury; despite the earnest p,aa or the president not to entsr into new neld Of expenditures, this congress has appropriated million to go into new en- terprises.
 Why, then, should we expect a tidal wave of consternation to sweeD the coun- try :t we pass a bill tha- will take tyro hundred million dollars two years from now and varying amounts Thereafter and hItsr thirty years no appropriation whatever" --0'' Senator McCumber read accounts of the proposed five hundred million dollar advance to the railroads and declared
 NO one has been scared by tha.y
 Republican leaders in the movenen. to send the bill back to committee, said the party strength, with the possible excep- l tlon or SIX or eight senators. wouli vofs to re-commit the measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
FISHING YAWL SUNK
 IN HARBoR COLLISION

Boston. July s.-The fishing yawl Ae- tive of Provincetown was sunk today in harbor collision with the Nantasket Line steamer Old Colony.
 Captain John Silva and his crew of five men were picked up by the excur- sion steamers crew. William Silva, a brother of the captain, sustained a frac- tured rib, but others were uninjured.
 The accident which occurred off Nix's Mate, a sand spit, was due to heavy fog pail The Old Colony, bound from the city for shore beaches, was undam- aged and continued on her run.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER AND
 UNKNOWN SCHOONER COLLIDE

Chatham, Mass, July s.--A collision between the lighthouse tender Azalea and an unnamed schooner today, in which the Azalea was entirely disabled, was announced in a wireless message which the lighthouse tender sent ashore, The collision occurred off the Pollock Rip lightship, probably due to the heavy fog that hung over the coast today. AL ! though reporting hersElf entirely dis abled the Azalea said she was not leak ing. She was in need of immediate as- sistance however. The extent of dam- age to the schooner which collided with her was not stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
FOUND DEPRESSION IN
 MURDERED GIRLS HEAD

Corunna Mich, July S.-TestifyinE at the trial of Forrest Higgins, charged with first degree murder for the death of his fiancee, Lucy Wittum, Sheriff J. W. Sproule said he examined the girls body and discovered a depression in the head which apparently had resulted from a blow. The state contends Higgins struck the girl, rendering her unconscious and forced poison down her throat on learn ing of her delicate condition.
 In an effort to discredit an alleged statement by Highs that he was 25 feet away from Miss Wittum when he saw her swallow the poison. the state intro duced testimony by Wane Taylor, a deputy sheriff, who said the night of March 30, when Miss Wittum was pois- oned, was so dark Higgins could not have seen her drain the bottle at distance of more than two feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
POSSIBILITIES IN IRELAND ID
 CEASE AT NOON MONDAy

Swift Developments on Irish Situation Result in Declaration of Truce Between Warning Factions Preparations AL ready Underway End Hosities on the Part of Those Actively Engaged in the Irish Cause and the Crown Fore es-EamOnn De Valera, Irish Republican Leader Ac cepts Invitation to Participate in London Conference General Smuts the Pivot on Which Peace Movement Has Turned
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
MYSTERY SURROUNDS FATE
 OF LINER CALLAO

New York, July s.-Mystery today still surrounded the fate of the liner Callao, which is due here Sunday from Buenos Aires and Rio De Janeiro. Officials of the Munson line admitted last night that they had been agempting to get in touch with the vessel for two days, but that she had not answered her radio calls.
 Onicials of the line were inclined to scout suggestions that the vessel had been prey of pirates and expressed the belief that her radio apparatus was out of order The Callao carried 50 passen- gers.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
sACCo BECOMES ILL
 so COURT ADgoURNs

Derham, Mass, July s.-Bartolomeo vanzettL on trial vita Niccola Sscco for a double murder at South Braintree last year, became i'll today shortly after his counsel had offered motions for a separate trial for him. alleging that Sac co.'s testimony had been prejudtcial to his co-defendants's interests, court was adjourned until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
MOVE TO GLASS ICE
 CREAM NECESSITY

Boston, July s.-A move to have ice cream classed as a necessity with view to having current prices investigated was made today.
 Representative Paul H. Hines filed 3 petition with the state commission on necessaries of life. asking for an inquiry, asserting that prices being charged in Massachusetts were exhorbitant. hi tiation of a similar investigation in Chi cago, he said, was followed almost inn mediately by a cut in price of 50 per cent.
 With ice cream selling for $1.40 a quart, ice cream sodas for 22 cents and cones for 10 cents, it is time for the commission to roll up it's sleeves and go to work" he said, pointing out that the principal ingredients of ice cream. milk, sugar and eggs, had all dropped in price.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
CAPT. BAKERS BODY
 ARRIVES ON TRANSPORT

Hohoken, N. J.. July s.-rhe body of Captain Hobart A. H. Baker former foot ball star, is among the war dead brought rom France on the transport Somme and Wheaton. He was killed in December, lslS, near Toul the day before he was to leave for home. His airplane developeo engine trouble at a low altitude and crashed before he could regain control He brought down three German air planes during the last ten days of the war. The French government award ed him the Croix Do Guerre.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
NEW WORKERS SUFFER
 FROM CONTINUED HEAT

New York. July s.-Continued heat. which sent many New Workers through the streets today in their shirtsleeves. prostrated a score and caused one wo- man to attempt suicide by jumping or the sea wall at the Battery. She was ished out and sent. temporarily de- ranged. to hospital in one of the many ambulances held constantly in reserve.
 The mercury crept up to ss at 3 n m The maximum humidity was ss at m. The weather bureau wouId rron,lse little relief in the next SC hours sa~irg any thunder storm which might craelrIe around the city would bring only temDor- ary relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09

iection. ..-
 The last elertion influenced the republi- cans in the h,Nuse to launch into tariff legislation. according to MT. Fardney. He said he believed the people knew when they had what they wanted. or did not want and that the overwhelming majority last fall was voice of protest against the Underwood law along with other objections to the democratic ad- ministra tion.
 '@The republican party" he added. @has taken it for granted that the people spoke out loudly for protection
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
SENATE DROPS FIGHT EOR
 NAVAL BILL AMENDMENTS

Will Abandon Further Hope For Aviation Stations And Navy Yard Improvements on Pacific Coast and Provisions For Constructor of Two ArpIane Carriers Con ferees Have Yielded Other Minor Amendments greement Reached on All Disputed Points Expected That Bill Will be Submitted to Both Bodies Mondav- Growing Sentiment in Senate to Postpone Action on Soldiers Bonus Bill
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09

the centuries of conflict between the people of tiIe two islands and to es- tabIish relations of neighborly harmony is the genuine desire of the people or Ireland
 q have consulted with my colleagues and secured the views of representatives of the minority of our nation in regard to the invitation you have sent me. In reply I desire to say I am ready to meet and discuss with you on what basis such a conference as that proposed can req sonsbly hope to achieve the object de- sired.
 T am, sir,
 Faithfully yours,
 "EAMONN DE VALERA"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
REQUEST NOT MADE
 THROUGH OFFICIAL NOTE

London, July s--(canadian Press)- Relative to the Washington dispatch thz, no formal communication had been re- ceived by the state department from the British government requesting the holding of a disarmament conference. if is explained that the request was not made through an official note, but through an interview between Lord Cur5on, the British foreign secretary. and the Amer ican and Japanese ambassador in Lon don.
 day or two after the Domonior premiers had strongly urged that steps towards the calling of a conference be taken. Lord Curzon called on Ambassa- dor Harvey and also on the Japanese ambassador and asked that they con vey to then respective governments the desire of the British government for such a conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
Galveston and the Cleveland to New Or

Galveston and the Cleveland to New Or leans.
 Secretary Hughes in replying today before the withdrawal order was issued, to protest of labor leaders against the
 sending of the warships to Tampico
 wrote Samuel Gompers, president of the
 American Federation of Labor, that the
 presence of the shlps has nothing what ever to do with labor unions pr with dis putes between employers and employees" " Ut is. simply a precautionary measure for the purpose Of assuring adequate protection to the lives and property of American citizens" he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
GROWING SENTIMENT TO
 POSTPONE SOLDIER BONUS

Washington, July s.-Debate on the soldier bonus bill dragged along in the senate today while the list of senators favoring indefinite postponement of ac- tion on the legislation through re-com- initial of the measure to the finance committee steadily grew. Leaders said they were assured of enough votes to put through such program.
 President Harding will send T special message to congress next week regarding the bonus bill and the pressing of the
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
CALLED PARAGRAPHS
Auhambra tO Be Repaired.

Madrid, July 3.-Plans for the repair of the old Moorish palace of the Alham- bra, at Granada, have been approved by the government and the minister of pub lie instruction has signed a royal order appointing architects to execute the work as rapidly as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
FoRTY-sIx PERSONS
 POISONED AT PICNIC

Bristol, va.-Tenn., July S.-Forty-six persons are officially i'll here with pto- maine poisoning caused by food eaten at a picnic which they attended near here yesterday. Most of those made i'll were children ranging in age from three to Il years. Attending physicians were hope tul that all would recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-09
HEAVY FOG MADE
 NAVIGATION DANGEROUS

Boston. July s-Heavy> fog which blanketed much of the New Englan l coast today made navigation hazardous and was responsible for several marine accidents. In the harbor here ships feit their way about with fog horns, whistles and bells keeping u2 q continual din, while vessels farther out made ire quient calls on the government radio compass stations to obtain their bearings.
 The United Fruit steamer Mayari, from Cuba, with sugar was on a sand bar of Highland Light for several hours but foated uEinjured.
 Wireless messages from the lighthouse tender Azaiea said that she had been dis abled by a collision vita schooner of Pollock Rip lightship. The identity of the schooner and the extent of her dam age were not indicated.