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Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
POINTS OF INTEREST BEFORE
 THE ARMAMENT CONFERENCE

Washington. Nov. g CBy the A. P).-| When the arms delegates quit work for the Thanksgiving day recess these con- alterations embraced the central points of interest in . heir discussions:
 Whether the effort to apply generally accepted principles to specific cases in the Far East would bring definite accom- plishments or only lead to futile debate.
 Whether. in view of the position of France and the general situation in Eu- rope, any serious attempt should be made to agree on a limitation of land arma- ment
 Whether a way can be found to hasten consideration of details of the naval lim- itation plan, which is proceeding smooth ly. but too slowly to satisfy some of the delegates.
 Of these questions the first was brought sharply 10 the fore tonight by several direct clashes of opinion regarding ele- ments of the Far Eastern negotiations. At today's executive session of the nine delegations. the right of the Chinese dele gates to speak for the whole of China was reported to have been questioned by France. and later British interpretation of the general principles already adopted was challenged by some Of tha&nese Earlier in the day the aanA sSmament problem had been debated behind closed | doors by the delegates of the big five | powers, without further result than the 1 appointment of subcommittee 10 con- | sider collateral subjects like the use of airplanes and poison gases. Premier 1 Briand of France, making his farewell speech to the conference. pressed his ar | gument that his country dared not dis. i arm unless she had guarantees from the i other powers and although the genera | discussion drew renewed expressions ot l sympathy from every other nationa group, no one proposed any formal joint | declaration of policy.
 On the side of the naval reduction pro
 gram, developments were SO completel, l out of the picture that some of the dele
 gates showed impatience and pointed ou | the possible danger that the negotiations
 might become confused by too exhsustiv a discussion of details. II is possible th
 naval experts will be asked to simplif,
 their methods so as 10 expedite action.
 Tomorrow VIII be a day Of rest so ia
 as meetings of the conference and it | subdivisions are concerned. although
 may see some real progress through con
 sultstions among the various individual
 and groups.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT FACES
 s1.OOO,OO DEFICIT THIS YEAR

Bridgeport, Nov. 23.-The municipal authorities facing deficit of more than a million dollars in the running expenses for the current year levied today a spe- cial tax of six mills on a grand list of approximately S24O,OO0,000 The special levy is the first in the history of the city, which added to the annual tax rate makes the rate for the year 349 mills, settinga new mark in high tax rates for the city. The deficit is a legacy left by the former republican administration
 The special tax was levied by the board of apportionment at the instance of Mayor Fred Atwater, the first democratic mayor of the city in ten years. The larger part of the deficit was occasioned by huge outlays made by the charities department to relieve the distress of the needy unemployed of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
HUSBAND DEAD, WIFE WOUNDED
 IN WATERBURY SHOOTING AFFRAY

Waterbury, Nov. 23.-John Conavan. aged 27, is dead and his wife Minnie, is in local hospital as the result of shooting affray and attempted suicide at their home here tonight
 Following a telephone call that there had been q shooting affray at ne Canavan home, police officials fount Canavans body lying beside he bed in his chamber Death had been caused by the discharge of a 1 2gauge shot gun. Mrs. Canavan was found in another chamber, uncon- scious from the effects of illuminating gas. When the police attempted to admin ister restoratives, she cried out: T don't want to live. Let me die"
 Hospital authorities said &onight that Mrs. Canavan will recover, physically, but that her mental condition Is serious. Mrs. Canavan has been suffering from a nervous breakdown for a year.
 Lying in the bed beside which Cana vans body was found was a two year old girl, the baby of the family. Another child. boy aged eight years, also sur wives.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
TO PRESS ATTACKS ON
 MEMBERS BUILDING TRUST

New York, Nov. 25 (By The A. P.)- Fortified by the jail dealing sentence imposed today by Federal Judge Van Fleet upon members of the Tile Com bine, government prosecutors were pre- pairing tonight to press their attack up- on other alleged members of the build ing trust whose| indictment followed searching inquiry by the Lockwood legislative committee.
 United States Attorney Hayward ex- pressed elation at the bit of trust smashing history written by Judge Van Fleet, whe nhe ordered to the Essex county jail in New Jersey four of the seventy defendants who pleaded guilty recently to violating the Sherman Oct. Having pleaded guilty, MT. Hayward announced the quartet could not appeal their sentences, so that it seemed to be their fate to be the first vio' ators of the Sherman law actually to be put behind bars since the measure was enacted in 1890.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
PRESIDENT HARDING HAS
 SIGNED THE ANTI-BEER BILL

Washington. Nov. 23-The anti-ned- ical beer bill was signed today by Pres ident Harding. Signature of the bill on which congressional action was cononlet- ed last Friday automatically closed the gap in the national prohibition laws re- vealed last March by Attorney General Palmer in an opinion that there was nothing in the Volstead act to preclude the prescription of beer as a medicine.
 The bill signed today in addition to outlawing medical beN provides that not more than 1-4 of a gallon of vinous liquor or vinous or spurious separately, or in the aggregate containing. more than 12 pint of alcohol may be prescribed in 10 days. It also provides that private residences may not be searched without a search warrant
 Passage of the anti-beer bill marks new step forward in the enforcement of prohibition" Commissioner Haynes said tonight in a formal statement.
 The act, Ahe said strengthens the hands of the prohibition forces in deaiing with the alleged medicinal preparations sold on the open market and used for bev- craze purposes and also limits the ac- tlvities of the few physicians" who were | issuing prescriptions for liquor to people not actually requiring it.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
STATEMENT OF JAPAN's
 POLICY IN SIBERIA

New York, Nov. 23.-Nicholas D. Avk- sentiev and Prof Paul N. Miliukov, who came to this country in connection with the Washington conference as represent atives of the conference of the all Rus sian constituent assembly, today issued statement regarding Japans policy in Si- bera.
 "The continued Japanese occupation can have no other purpose but the Disqualification of the Russian Far East" said the statement. Promises of evacua- ton were repeatedly given by the Jap anese government. put actual evacuation was delayed for one or another spec:ous reason
 It added: "we cannot but repeat our demand for immediate and unconditional evacuation of Siberia and the Russian Far East.
 The Japanese request for the recogni- ton of the principle of peaceful penetra- tion of the Japanese into Siberia will also meet with the opposition of the en- tire Russian people"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
s1oo, 900 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
 OLD SLATER COTTON MILL

Pawtucket, R. L, Nov. 25.-The old slater Mill Association today considered a proposal made by Mrs. Horatio Slater and family of Readville, Mass. to give $100, ,O00 toward the purchase of the old Slater mill here, the first cotton mill to be erected in America, and it's conversion into textile museum. The offer stip- ulated that $1Oo, ,000 additional must be secured from other sources.
 The association decided to take no def- mite action until a formal offer is made by Mrs. Slater or her family. That al- ready made was by telegram and has not been confirmed. The association indi- cated that it looks with favor on sthe proposal and appo:nted Henry c. Dexter and Howard W. F'itz to consult with Mrs Slater It was stated that in any event the old Slater mill would be purchased fir museum p:irUos47
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
DOUBTS CoNsTITUTIoNALITY
 OF THE ANTI-BEER BILL

New York. Nov. 23.-BeNef that the anti-beer bill just signed by President Harding could be attacked as unconstitu- t!onal was expressed tonight by W. H. Hirst, general counsel for New York brewers.
 One ground for attack, easserted. was that the law discriminated against beer and in favor of other alcoholic liquors for medicinal purposes.
 Moreover, he asserted the eighteenth amendment could not be legally inter- prete das permitting congress to inter- fere" other than with liquors intended for beverage purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
EXCHANGE OF OPINIONS
 ON LIMITATION OF ARMIES

Washington, Nov. 23.-CBy The 4. P.) Pacing each other in the confidential atmosphere Of a nexecutive session. the delegates of the great powers exchanged frank opinions today on the limitation of armies as l. touches the situation in Europe. but adjourned without making joint declarations of policy either as to the European problem or the general principles of land armament.
 Premier Briand Of France. making his last appearance in the conference before his departure for home, reiterated the reasons that move his country 10 main tain the largest army in the world and suggested that the only alternative would be a pledge by the powers to the aid -of France should Germany or any other ma tion again threaten civilization.
 To this the representatives of the United States. Great Britain, Italy and Japan replied with renewed expressions of regard and sympathy for the position of France. declaring their governments firmly committed to the defense of free institutions and giving assurances that the French people had the moral sum- port Of all the powers in facing their problems.
 But no one came forward with a pro- posal to write such . pledge Into a nuh. lie and joint declaration of policy such as N. Briand indicated would be asked to induce the French government to re. duce it's land forces beyond the poin, already contemplated. Neither was ther, move to formulate a comprehensive programme for land armament reduction like that under consideration for maya | forces, and the meeting ended a@er designating subcommittee to handle in, collateral subjects of aircraft. poison gas es. and the rules of warfare
 Tonight NJ. Briand declared himsel well satisfied to take home with him tn oral expressions of moral support voic ed by the representatives of the power. today and in Mondays open session. 1 In any case. the strong man O France" apparently is leaving the confer ] ence confident that his principal objec in coming to America has been accom- plished. and that if any attempt is mad
 to take up in detail the question of lam
 armament limitation the negotiation
 never will take trend inimical to ill army of France.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
WET PAvEMENTs CAUSED TWO
 FATAL AUTO ACCIDENTS

Hartford. Nov. 2s.-Two fatal auto mobile accidents here tonight were at iributed by the police to wet navemenis causing two machines 10 skid. Mrs. Kate Hooker Marsh. a widow. died In a hospi- tai few minutes after she was struck by an automobile driven by Dr. Juiius ?. Karp Of this city. She was crossing the street near her home when tho acci- dent occurred. Virginia Gsgne. aged 6. was hit by an automobile driven by J. Nj. Brancherry Of this city. and died a few minutes after reaching the hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
SECRET CIRCULAR IS
 DESCRIBED AS TREACHERY

Dublin Nov. 29.-Commenting on what he calls the official explanation of the "secret circular relative to the formation of loyaist defense forces in Ireland into military units, Prof. John MacNeill in a letter to Eamonn De Va lera and the Irish Bulletin, denounces the circular as the work of British statesmanship, intended to prepare the worst kind of civil war in Ireland"
 Those who talk of an Orange minor ity dictating the British policy in Ire land either are foo's or humbugs," Prof. MacNeill writes. Nothing of the kind ever happened. If MT. Lloyd Georges civil war or Winston Churchills civil war ever comes to pass, all doubts of it's real authorship and purpose will have been forever removed by the se- cret circular. It vii! be 8 treacherous British war upon Ireland"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
ITALY IS INTERESTED IN
 CHINESE FISCAL AFFAIRS

Washington. Nov. 25.-CBy the A p The desire of Italy to participate in the consortiun dealing with Chinese fiscal affairs was made known today during an interview accorded the press by Senator Albertini and Ambassador Ricci. at ths Italian embassy. Addition of Italy 10 those now included. Senator Albertini said. might remove some of the objection indicated by China 10 the plan as a whole. Italian views in the matter have been dis cussed privately with some delegates. he added. but have net yet come up in ths conference formally.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
JAPAN WOULD CONTEND
 FOR ITS TREATY WITH CHINA

Washington, Nov. 23.-CBy the A P.)- Any attempt at the Washington confer ence to attack the validity of Jspan'f 1915 treaty with China. often called the 21 demands. would be opposed by Japan. it was said today in responsible circles but Japan would not oppose an exam ination of the treaty which would be oas- ed on allegations that the agreement IS in conflict with the principle of the open door or equal opportunity in China Tn other words. t was intimsted that Japan would be ready to discuss any charge that the equal rights Of other ns- tionais were being interfered with under the 1915 agreement.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
SCORES LARGE DIVIDENDS
 IN FORMER YEARS oFfL. R. T.

New York, Nov. 23.-The 3,ooo,ooo persons who travel in New York daily on the Interborough Rapid Transit com- pany lines would not suffer such deplo- rable service as exists today had not the directors declared large dividends a few years ago, Frank Hedley president and general manager of the company, testi- fled today before the state transit com mission
 He endorsed, with reservations. the commissions plan to take from private control the eighty-odd traction com panies in New York, unify them into one or three great systems, and eventually municipalize the whole net of subway elevated and surface lines He also said he had given up all hope of obtaining more than a five cent fare for many years to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
GARMENT WORKERS REJECT
 OFFER FOR CONFERENCE

New York. Nov 25.-An invitation is-- sued by the Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manu- facturers' association asking more than 5o,o00 striking clothing workers of New York 10 participate in joint conference was rejected tonight by Benjamin Schlesinger, president of the Internation- al Ladies Garment Workers union The rejection was contained in a letter to H. L. Kerwin, director of conciliat.on of tha department of labor in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
RAILROAD SHOT CRAFTS TO
 DEMAND WAGE INCREASES

Chicago, Nov. 23.-While the railroads in every part of the United States were calling conferences with their employees to propose a reduction of wages, intcr- national officials of the six shop crafts affiliated with the railway employees de- partment of the American Federation of Labor were preparing the:r demands for wage increases of five cents an hour over the rates established by the railroad labor boards $500, ,00O,OOO wage award of July 20. 1920
 These demands will be presented at a series of conferences requested of the roads to be held on Dec. 20. General chairmen of the six crafts expect to meet representatives of the roads individually for the negotiations.
 The new rates of pay asked by the shopmen represent a fiat increase of IS cents an hour over the railroad labor boards wage reduction decision of July 1, 1921
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
SELECTED DEPORTATION
 RATHER THAN JAII.

New York, Nov. 28..-Mollie Steiner. Jacob Abrams, Lyman Lachowsly and Samuel Lipman, all sentenced to the federal penitentiary for seeking to ob- struct the draft, sailed today for Libau on the Estonia, having elected deporta- tion in place of serving their terms. Ac- companying the quartet was Mrs. Abrams, who chose to leave the country with her husband. The party will be met at Libau by representatives of the Russian Soviet government, who will es- cort them to Moscow.
 Just before the ship sailed an imni- firation official presented to each of the quartet a communication notice. signed by President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty and stating that | sentence had been commuted on condi- tion that they leave the country never to return"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24

withdrawal of what has been described as a secret circular, issued recently from the divisional commission of the royal Irish constabulary at Belfast, which, according to Dublin dispatches, said the government was considering the desirability of forming the unau- thorized loyalist defense forces into regular military units only to be called out in grave emergency
 The USter premier declared today that he approved recruiting for special constabulary in event of the truce being terminated, but not for the formation of recruits into regular military units
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
TESTIMONY FOR DEFENSE
 IN THE ARBUCKLE CASE


 San Francisco, Nov 23.-Fred Fish back. who said he invited Virginia Rappe to the party in the rooms of Roscoe Ar buckle at the Hotel St. Francis whert, 1t is charged she received fatal injuries at Arbuckle's hands. was a witness in the film comedians trial today.
 Fishback was Arbuckle's room mate during the period referred to in the tri- al. He denied that Miss Rappe com plained of pain after suffering the in- juries and said he had been misquoted in a statement he made to the district at torney, in which he was quoted as say ing Miss Rappe appeared to be in ag- ony"
 Fishback said he was out on an auto mobile drive during the pnriod the party was in progress and found Miss Rappe on bed in Arbuckle's room on his return.
 Dr. Asa W. Collins testified regarding
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
PREMIER BRAND IS
 SATISFIED WITH RESULTS

Washington, Nov 23 (By the A. P).- Premier Briand of France said tonight he was leaving Washington quite satis- fled with the results of the conference so far, and especially as respects France
 T rest the case of France insofar as land forces are concerned" he added, ''on the warm, friendly, comprehending dec- larations of the heads of the various delegations on Monday. I am satisfied
 Asked if he expected the conference to adopt declaration with respetc to the French army, he said:
 T do not know. It may be that toward the end of the conference something of the sort may be done but I am not ask ing anything. I am content with what took place Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
PRESIDENT ORDER OF OWLS
 VIOLATED THE MANN AC'

Indianapolis, Ind Nov. 23.-John W. Talbot of South Bend. Indiana, supreme president of the Order of Owls, a fra ternal organization. was found guilty today by d federal court jury of violat- ing the Mann act. The jury deliber- ated an hour before reaching its yer dict.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
CONGRESS ENDS SPECIAL
 SESSION BEGUN APRIL Il

President Harding Visited the Capitol and Signed Measures Enacted in the Closing Hours-Senate Passed the Tax Revision Bil-Many Presidential Nominations, lncud ing Minor Postmastershps Were Left to Lie Under Law First Regular Session of the SxtySeventh Congress Will Convene December 5-Review Given of Achieve ments of the Special Session.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
15 CHINESE sToWAWAYs
 SMOKED OUT OF BRIGHTER

New York, Nov. 23.-Fifteen Chinese hiding in the forward hold of the Esther Dollar ever since the freighter picked them up in Calcutta early last August. were smoked out to- day when the captain ordered the hold fumigated. They were promptly taken off the ship at Staten Island by custom officials and King An Mai. a fireman, ar rested on a charge of smuggling them into into the country
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24

nladder ruptures It was an injury of this order that caused Miss Ranne's death, and the prosecution contends thai Arbuckle caused it by external force, Dr Collins cited a number of causes which might produce a rupture of the bladder without any external force being applied but said they all were rare.
 pr. Olav Kaarboe, cald by the de. fense, testified that he attended Miss Rappe after the party and found her sui. fering no pain.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
VIVIAN PREDICTS END OF
 CONFERENCE IN DEcEMBEH

Washington. Nov. 2s CBy the A. P.).- NJ. viviani. who will become head of the French delegation to the conference on the departure of Premier Briand. express ed the opinion today that the confer ence would complete its work soon after the middle of December. so that the French delegation could sail Dec. IS from New York on the steamer Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
BRAND BIDS FAREWELL
 TO PRESIDENT HARDINC

Washington, Nov. 23.-Premier Briand. head of the French armament delegation. accompanied by Ambassador Jusserand. paid a farewell call upon President Hari- ing today as did Admiral Earl Beatty of the British delegation.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
THANKSGIVING PRAISE

For summers bloom and autumn'S blight, For bending wheat and blasted maize, For health and sickness, Lord of light And Lord of darkness, hear our praise We trace to thee our joys and woes To three of causes still the cause We thank thee that thy hand beStows; We bless thee that thy love withdrawS, We bring no sorrow to thy throne;
 We come to thee with no complaint, In providence thy will be done,
 And that is sacred to the saint Here on this b1est Thanksgiving night, We raise to thee our grateful voice; For what thou doest, Lord, is right;
 And, thus believing, we rejoice.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
BREWERS TO TEST LEGALITY
 OF THE ANTI-BEER BILL

Philadelphia. Nov. 2s.-Test of the constitutionality of the ant.-hAer bill signed by President Harding will be be- gun shortly by the National Brewers as- sociation. 1t was stated today by H. A. Poth. secretary of the Pennsylvania BraEerS association.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24

At annual meeting of Baltimore & Ohio railroad directors were reelected.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
CALLED PARACP
American Minister te

Copenhagen, Nov. 23- nn D. Prince, the new Amer lister to Denmark, presented ltials to- day. and was receive $ hours au- 4Isnce with King Ch s.a He was lat 1T presented to QueeAt 1ndrina,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24
CUSTOMS REVENUE OF
 CHINA WERE DISCUSSED

Washington. Noy. 23.-CBy The A. P.) A nninminQue issued today on. the
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24

The former kaiser's picture at the Ger man embassy in Washington has been scrapped.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24

New York Central passenger car repair shops at West Albany were reopened with 200 employees.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24

Henry Mayors Hyndmna. aged 80 years, founder of the Social Democritic federation, died in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-24

Stock exchange of Vienna was closed as a result of government tax of 100 gold kronen monthly on brokers.