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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
RAILROAD PRESIDENTS TO MEET
NEXT WEEK INSTEAD OF FRIDAY

Washington, Jan. 26-Pooling of funds
by the trunk lines and turning Of such
moneys over to the New England rail-
roads to enable them to meet fixed oper-
ating charges is being considered as a
solution of the controversy regarding the
divisions Of freight rates between carriers
east and west of the Hudson river.
The proposal is to be discussed at the
meeting Of trunk line executives with
New England men which was set for
Friday in New York but was postponed
today until the first Of next week.
d. G. Brigham, statistician of the Bos-
ton and Maine, was recalled today. He
told the commission that the Boston and
Maine was losing S177,5s7 yearly on in
ter-territorial freight shipped to the
southwest and that the company's deficit
on differential freight business amounted
to $36O.OO0 annually.
Attorneys for the trunk lines attempt
ed to show that the Boston and Maine
figures showed loss of revenue on
every ton Of freight shipped to the south.
west and attempted to show that this
could not possibly be true. Mr.. Brigham
said that he could not claim the road lost
on every ton Of freight shipped but main.
tanned that the figures he had submitted
were a fair estimate.
| counsel for the New England roads and
]. R. Elder, counsel OF the Jersey Cen.
tral, became involved in an argument
when Mr.. Elder charged that il could moi
possibly be true that New England road.
were continually operating at loss and
said: Your lines are still operating, are
| they not?" and MIR. Choate replied: 81
wish you could tell me how we coulC
stop. We have never been able to find 1
way to stop operating"
Cross-examination Of W. s. Kallman o.
the New York Central brought the state
ment that he was amused" at the state
ment of previous witnesses that New
England railroads had to be considere,
as military factor in time Of war. HI
| also said that the New York Centra
could not and did not take the question
of public interests into consideration IA
making their fight against higher freiEh
divisions for New England roads. as thi
was matter for the commission 10 settI
and not for the. executives
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
OBITUARY.
Phil Moore Leakin.

Hartford, Jan. 26.-Phil Moore Leakin,
a former member of the high school COM
mittee and claim examiner in the per-
sonal accident department Of the Aetna
Life Insurance company, died at St
Luke's hospital. New York. this morning,
following an operation on Tuesday.
Mr.. Leakin was born in the south and
was 81 years old. He was graduated
from Dickinson college, Carlisle, Pa, and
later from the Harvard Law school. He
practiced law for a while in New York
and then entered the New York Office Of
the Travellers Insurance company. Later
he was appointed claim examiner in the
personal accident department of the
home Office of the Travellers in this city
and continued in that position until he
accepted his late position with the Aetna
Life Insurane company in 1907. He had
been active in politics and was one of
the Connecticut. delegates to the demo-
cratic national convention at San Fran
cisco last summer. Mr.. Leakin was a
former president of the University club
of Hartford, the Hartford Golf club, the
Southern society and the Harvard club of
Connecticut. He leaves widow. .
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
HEARING ON RESUMPTION
OF TRADE WITH RUSSIA

Washington, Jan. 2s.-Argument. for
ana against resumption of trade with 60
wet RUSSIA were received today by the
senate tcreign relations committee vyhint,
also n - charges that the state depart-
heht a-eualiy was maintaining block
aue against that country although tech
iiicaiiy none was supposed to EXIST
opokesmen for organized workers sun
ported the resoltion Of Senator Fran
republican, Maryland which Wo,,lS an :
able American firms to accept gold of ~.
sola -1nl9ertak-RHsSiaH-E -EoxernYfey,f n ,s :.
nent Tor goods. They said Resumption
oL uas would greatly relieve the pres.
ent Industrial depression which bs.
thro"n more than three million ner-
sons out of employment. 90
Jonn Spargo, of New York, who ha,
written extensively on Russian condi.
tlons' expressed the opinion, in a fo~r,,
q std cement, which was admitted to tn.
eou. ne declared that renewal of trad
easily prove the means Of bring
ing ABOUT the collapse of our entire eco1,
omic system" as. vast. credits vo,,ld ~ =,
10 De extended to carry on the trads
Oeciarlng that Lenine and Trotztv
Lnonopolized Rssian trade, Senator Rr-,,'
uegee' republican, Connecticut. asked bo,
II would DE possible to work out nia
Ior trade with Russia, without dasI;n,
with them. Senator France reuhed ~.
British statesmen have worked o,,t
Plaa Tor the possession of the wbol.
russian trade" and that he bei;eve'
american statesmen have ability ao,,a
TO that of the British. o40"
Charges that the state dena rtrrs,
tnalntained an actual blockade arafns,
ooVlet Russia were presented to the con-
mlttee by Mrs. Harriet Stanton R,stn
ana Miss Lucy Branharn, of the Ameri
cal can Women's Emergency commit mite
Iney declared that the department ba .'
| prevented their Organization from send
ing clothing and foodstufrs to needy R,,s
san ehildren and that ships aetna II
loaded had been prevented from ud roin :,
r.. c. Dawson, secretary Of the Int,
natlonal Association of Macbinists 90
tne russians needed $4,000 locoynot;,,- 30.
ana mat the construction Of these in ~,
country would give employment to ma an =
aaiiroad "a workers WHO have been la
I representatives Of other ;nd,,+.;,
presented similar arguments y
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
HEARINGS CONCLUDED BY
IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE

Washington. Jan. 2e.-The senate i'm
migration committee concluded its hear
ings on the johnson bill 10 practically
suspend immigration for one year today
after hearinr ne views Of Anthony Ca
mlnetti. Coz - 5ioner general OF imrni-
grafton.
Committee members indicated that the
measure would not be reported 70 the
senate IN the form in Theh il was pass
ed by the house
What the public is most apprehensive
about" Charman ca. said. - the
number Of aliens who are coming 10
America. We could allay fear in this re-
spec by hxinh a maximum for the num-
Der 10 bc admitted annually"
Chairman Colt expressed the opinion
that the committee would look with Ia
vor on provisions of a bill introduced
by Senator Dillingham;. republican. Yer
mont. which would restrict immigration
on a percentage system. based on the
number Of aliens from various countries
already admitted to the United States
The committee also was said 10 favor
certain features OF the Sterling bin re-
strietinE immigration and at the same
time providing for appointment Of a
board 20 study immigration problems
with a view TO adjusting regulations as
emergencies arise.
Today's sessions were marked by fire.
quent clashes between Commissioner Ca
minetti and members Of the committee
The senator's repeatedly attempted 10 as
certain whether the commissioner favored
suspension Of immigration but he refused
TO commit himself
At one juncture Mr.. Caminetti said he
thought such recommendations should
come from his superior. Secretary Of La
Dor Wilson. Later he declared that IN
the past he always had been a firm BE-
liever in the theory Of "selectiye and re-
stricted immigration"
Unless steps are taken 10 restrict ac-
mission Of aliens. Mr.. Caminetti asserted.
the influx will break previous records BE-
| fore July 1. He urged congress 70
strengthen the barriers which would pre-
vent admission OF undesirabies.
Once while MIR. Ca,.hnetti was deciar-
/ ing that dangerous radicals were leav-
| ing Russia and were attempting TO reach
te United States. Senator Colt urged him
to come back TO earth"
What I object TO on this question Of
] immigration is that men wake up At (
o'clock in the morning when they are
feeling blue the senator continued, -and
exaggerate conditions"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
MRS. CATHLEEN p. VANDERBILT
TO WED SIDNEY ]. CoLFoRD, yR

New York. Jan. 2e.-Airs. Cathleen
Nelson Vanderbilt. who obtained a d.
vorce from Reginald G. Vanderbilt in
1913. and Sidney Jones Colford. Jr.. Of
Park avenue today obtained a marriage
license at the municipal building.
Mrs. Vanderbilt, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Nelson. gave her age
as IS. Mr.. Colford gave the same age.
Mr.. Colforl, also prominent in the So
ciety Of New York. Newport and other
centres, was divorced last month in the
superior court of Rhode Island by Clara
w. X. Colford, whc charged neglect to
provide-It wos in Rhode Island that
Mrs. VANDERBILT also obtained her de-
cree on the ground Of desertion. The
license obtained today gave no indication
as TO when the couple planned to be mar
ried and Mr.. Colford told the clerk he
not know.
Mr.. Colford Is the son Of Sidney Jones
OXFORD, Sr., of Newport and I'srss.
During the early stages of the war
Young Colford drove an ambulance for
the French army and was decorated for
valor three times by the French govern
ment. Later he served overseas as a
second lieutenant with the American
marines and was awarded the disting-
uished service cross.
Mr.. Colford recently divorced wife was
the only daughter CT Edward G. Knight.
J., Of Philadelphia. who owns a villa
at Newport where they wen to live
after they were married. Mr.. Colford
lnves at the Racquet mad Tennis club
here and Mrs. Vanderbilt's home is at
405 Park avenue.
Rumors Of the pending engagement
were heard in s9ciety circles recently but
were denied. T. was learned tonight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL
SITUATION IN GERMANY

t London, Jan. 26-(By The A. P.) In
an official report to the board of trade
from the British embassy in Berlin on
the industrial and economic situation IN
Germany Secretary Thelwall declares
that, reviewing the past two years, it is
impossible not to be struck by the evil
dences of improvement in all departments
of public and private life with the i'm
portant exception of state finance Ger
many's chief weakness, he says, is her
inability to arrest the outflow of paper
money and if ultimate financial collapse
Is to be avoided the question arises as to
how she can be saved. The time has
passed when an international loan or
credit would suffice.
Secretary Thelwall thinks that thougl,
it still shows signs of weakness the gov
ernments authority has steadily in
creased and that the socialists are a
greater. element of strength outside than
inside the cabinet. The state machine is
described az too cumbersome, owing to
plethora of officials, but the country 4,
slowly getting accustomed to, the new
rule and is more inclined to obey it.
1T is impossible not ito admire the
skill with which traders and nlanufac-
turers have not only survived the trying
times. violent fluctuations and disturb.
ances, but have done goc1 business de-
spite them" continues the report The
outstanding feature in 1920 was the es
tablishment Of combines and cooperation
with foreign groups of capitalists; tn,
inclination to create syndicates ALREADY
| marked before the war has during tn,
past two years spread to every branch
| OF industry and trade, while the grea
banks are not only participating in thes,
transactions. but are busy opening u,
new branches. The motive Of this is tn,
development Of mutual assistance AM
strength to face the heavy increase |,
commercial trading risks"
| Remarking that it is impossible TO esti
mate the extent to- which Germany 4
restoring foreign trade while she refuse
to publish official trade figures, the re
port says: TT cannot be doubted tha
German competition will be found an
must be reckoned with from South Amer
lea to Japan"
Dealing with the questions Of labo
and socialization. Secretary ThelwalI i
OF the opinion that the workers have ha
sufficient experience with revolution I
realize that it is possible to possess an
thority and yet be badly Off. and an
therefore likely to prefer economic sts
bility and not bother to saddle themselve
with the responsibilities Of administrs
ton
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
CONVICTED OF MURDER;
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN IAN

Al Altoona. Pa, Jan. 2s-Georrs G
lompkins, Philadelphia, automobile rao-
En-. er, convicted in the first degree for tbe
K!iing n Of Mrs. Edmund l. Humphries, Of
iost n.i@aeipnla IN the Blair county courts
last week after getting a chanre ~
venue from Cambria county. atfemnte5
70 commit suicide in the Jail at HolIids vs-
ourg last. night, it became known todsy
Hompkins, according to his guard, re-.
moved ms Deit. made q moose and fast.
ened 1t to the iron bars of his cell, Just
as he slipped his head into the moose III.
guard nearing a noise turned Sharply
and caught Tonpkins before he was ahl.
to throw himself. O-e
After the belt was taken away fran,
him, TomNsins displayed an prlv +ar,a-
er' tearing his shirt from his back
'oreaklng his tooth brush and comb and
nurllng them through the wicket of the
iron door. the guard said.
his cell NOoo'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
COSTS MORE TO CATALOGUE
THAN TO BUY BOOKS

Cambridge. Mass. Jan. 2s.-It costs
more 10 catalogue books obtained by the
Harvard university library in German
and some other European countries than
II does to buy them under present rates
OF exchange. In his annual report made
public tonight, Prof. Archibald {.
Coolidge. director Of the library, says
the institution has tried to make the
best use Of opportunities and has ordered
large numbers OF foreign works at pre-
vailing prices"
1t has been possible" the report con-
tnues, ito buy books in Austria. Ger
many, Italy. France and even England az
a figure undreamed Of before On the
other hand. the very high prices Of Amer
lean books discourage any but the most
necessary purchases in this country"
Professor Coolidge reports the addition
OF 246 volumes and pamphlets 10 the
library last year. bringing the tai 10
9.OlS.loo. and making IL the third 4 rary
in size in this country. Only the Con-
gressional library at Washington and the
New York public library are larger.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
FIGHT IN SENATE
OVER FORDNEY TARIFF BILL
Democratic Leaders Halt Drive by Republicans to Put
Through the Bil-Repubicans Scored Point by Fore
ing Recess Until Today Instead of Adjournment There
by Keeping tn. Measure Before the Senate For Consd
ration, to the Exclusion of Other Business.

Washington. Jan. 2s.-Republican and
democratic leaders met in head-on coils
ion today when ihe former started
drive to put through The Ferdasy s.ner-
gency tariff bill.
Republican suggestions Of a dem ocratic
hhbustvr brought on the clash. The dem
ocratic leaders expressed willingness TO
vote after proper and legitimate debate"
and charged that the republicans did hot
expect the bill u pass and sought 10
place the blame on democratic oDynents.
Democratic Leader Underwood added
that the measure even IL passed would
be Nv.oed by President Wilson. beca=se
he said, it was '.repugnant' to democrat
ic tariff principles. lie disaaimed hav.
ing received any direct information from
the president however
After hours OF spirited verbal scufiing
intersDersed with some actual discussion
OF the bills tariff schedules. the reDub.
hcans scor' . a real point by forcing z
recess Of tn. senate tonight until tomor.
row instead. Of adjournment, a NOV,
which operates to keep the bill before III,
senate for consideration Immediately to
morrow to the exclusion of other usua
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
NOTHING KNOWN OF ArrzMPT
TO KIDNAP GROVER BERGDoLr,

Washington. Jan. 2s.-The war d.
partment was without Information today
regarding the alleged attempt OF Ameri-
can military intelligence officials % KID
nap Grover Cleveland Bergdou. drass
evader. near Beriin. Secretary Baker
sad he did not believe any army Of
hcial would lin In any such enteruris,.
Mr.. Baker refused 10 confirm the re-
port that Bersdoll was In Germany.
but did say that his case had been -
ferred 30 the state Z apzris -cnL. Tru
was taken as Indicating that the vns
department Rad such information.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
OPPOSITION TO THE cALDER
COAL REGULATION BILL

Washington, Jan. 2s.-Coal Is selling
cheaper than sand" q. + Maurer. a
Cleveland. Ohio. coal operator argued to-
day before a senate committee IA oopos-
ing the Calder coal regulation bill.
The coal industry Is now back 70
normal-norrnal business in coal mining
being that Of selling your product be.ow
cost" Mr.. Mau-er added
More railroad cars and not leEslafion
Is needed to avert possible future short
ages. Mr.. Maurer said. adding that tae
high prices last year were due 10 -'panEc.
fright Of people who read about the raii-
road strike and the interstate commerce
commission priority orders on cars and
who remembered the shut downs in 1917
and the coal strike In 1919"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
HoUSEBOAT TIES Up
WHILE HARDING PLAYS GOLF

Fort Pierce, Fla, Jan. 2s,-President-
elect Harding cruising down the Florida
coast in the houseboat Victoria came
ashore here. 10 Play goT and took lunch.
at a hotel before resuming his voyage
southward.
1t was his longest visit to land since
he left st. Augustine and so delayed the
Victoria that she probably will not COM
plete her run to Miami before Satur-
day.
The president-elect made two rounds Of
the nine hole golf course here and his
houseboat did not get away from her
dock until o'clock this afternoon. She
anchored tonight about twenty miles
to the south of Fort Pierce and viii rea cl.
West Palm Beach about noon tono--
row.
Mr.. Harding plans to iu1ch privately
iiiCl" and then after oame Of go!f to
L"Dar: Immediately for Miarni.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
FIRE ON THE 44TH FLOOR;
LADDERS REACHED FOURTH

New York Jan. 2s.-Instinctively.
hook-and-!adder fireEien slanted their
implements against the Woolworth build
ing today where they had been called 10
put out a small blaze that attracted
thronss of midday lunchers. But the
ladders reached only to the fourth floor
and the fire was on the f3rty-thirl.
The fremen entered elevators and
quickly extinguished the fire which fas
CAUSED toy foctive w ing. Slight
damage was done
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
FALSELY CLAIMED BODY
OF A TAXICAB VICTIM

New York. Jan. 2s.-charged with
falsely claiming the body Of Mrs Anna
Calliess, alleged to have been struck
and killed by a taxicab of. the Black and
White Town Taxi company, as that of his
mother-in-law, R. J. Kelly. claim ad-
juster for the company, today was made
the defendant in suit for $50, 900 Dam
ages. The action was brought by Miss
Charlotte Cailiess, daughter of the dead
woman.
At the time Of the burial Kelly is al
legged to have known the name and ad-
dress of the dead woman and her daugh-
ter. It was not for several weeks the
petition adds. that the plaintiff learned
Of her mother'a fate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
RAILROAD LABOR BOARD
DISCUSSES STATISTICS

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Discussion of de-
tails and questioning Of competency of
statistics furnished by railroad re,r
resentatives occupied the entire davis
session of the railroad labor board today
and prevented conclusion of the piece
work argument The statistics were part
of the railroads testimony supporting
their plea for restoration of piece work
as part Of the abrogation of the national
agreements between employees and the
railroads.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
BUATIsTA sAAYEDEA ELECTED
THE PRESIDENT OF BOLIVIA

Washington. Jan. 2s.-The Bolivian
legation was notified in DISPATCHES from
La Paz today that Buiatista Saavedra
had been elected president OF Bolivia by
the constitutional assembly and would
assume Office January %. Mr.. Saavedra
has been a member OF the governing as
semhy SIM the recent overthrow Of the
government by revolution.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
GROOM, wIDOWER, is ~;
THE BRIDE, WIDOW, is az

New York. Jan. 26.-Nelson w. Heator.
a, giving his address as 265 Grove street,
Waterbury, Conn, and Mrs. Warren
Dunning Haggert. IS. of Sussex, N. j.,
obtained a marriage license here today.
Mr.. Heator, who gave his occupation as
that of a produce merchant, said he was
widower with two grown sons, both
lawyers. Mrs. Haggert is widow with
six children. Mr.. Heator announced the
marriage woul dtake place at once.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
CROWD GREETED MR.. AND
MRS. COOLIDGE IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 2s.-vice President
elect and Mrs. Coolidge were greeted by
crowd OF several thousand on their ar
rival here tonight despite storm of
snow and rain. Mr. Coolidge came to
Atlanta to address the southern tariff
congress, which convenes here tomorrow.
Later with Mrs. Coolidge he will 20 to
Asheville, N c.. for vacation of sew
eral weeks
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
A s:5 GIFT TO EVERY
MEMBER WHO GETS MARRIED

West War; n. Mass. Jan. 2e.-A gift
Of $25 will be made to every member Of
West Warren Post. American legion, who
gets married in accordance with a vote
taken at the annual meeting last night.
The offer is retroactive to the date of or
ganiZation. Under this rule seven MEM
bers will benefit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
Cabled Paragraphs
Holland orderinr Sub Engines?

Berlin, Jan. 26.-The Boersen Courier
quotes Dutch newspapers to the effect
that Holland has placed an order for
twelve submarine engines with the Ma
chine Fabrik Company Of Augsburg. The
But it is pointed out that acceptance of
such an order would be contravention
of the Versailles peace treaty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
INSURANCE BILL IN HOUSE
OF INTEREST TO EMPLOYERS

Would Establish State Insurance Fund and Would Prohibit
ALI Companies Insuring the Liability to Pay Compen'a-
tion--Compensation Commissioners to Establish Fund
From Premiums Paid by Employers, With State Treas
urer as Custodan-Measure Was introduced by Repre-
sentative E. G. PendIeton of Preston Numerous Bills
Presented of Interest to Eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
FOUND OLD AMMUNITION
IN DUNSANY CASTLE

Dublin, Jan. 2s.-T1e discovery Of a
quantity of obsolete Ammunition IN D,r-
ssny castle, the home of Baron .Dunsanv.
was followed today by the arrest of The
baron, who, however, was liberated in a
few hours 49,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
FORD /)TOR CO EUROPEAN
.5, DIRECTOR HAS RESIGNED

Detroit, Mich, jan 2s.-warren C.
Anderson, of Detroit for the past two
years director of the five European
branches Of. the Ford Motor Company.
resigned today, he announced tonight
step.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27

Baron Dunsany who is a captain Of
tne reserve Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,
served IN the late war and also in the
Soutn African war; He is he author Of
a number of works of fiction.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27
Brief kilograms

An explosion OF tiredamp in a. mine
at sOlesnItz, SaxUny, caused the deatn
OF % miners ana Injured 40,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27

Sir Edward Carson, the Ulster un.
ionIst leader, decn.ied the premiership
OF the new Ulster parliament.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27

The United States army transport
wheaton sailed from Bordeaux. France
with 5VJ American soldier dead,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27

Chief Justice White of the supreme
court returned to the bench Tuesday
after an illness Of several weeks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-27

B. AyuIo, Peruvian commercial at
tache at Nice. France, reported to the
at more than 100000 were stolen from
his rooms.