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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
PELLETIER DEFENSE TO
OPEN FRIDAY MORNING

Boston, Jan 1s.-The government
concluded today presentation of evil
dence in the trial of District Attorney
Joseph c. Pelletier on charges OF mis-
conduct on which Attorney General j.
Weston Allen seeks the district attor-
ney's removal. At the request of SEN
ator James a Reed, of Missouri, senior
counsel for Pelletier. the trial was sus-
pended until Friday morning, when the
defense will open.
Counsel for Pelletier opposed vigor-
ously efforts of the prosecution to intro
duce transcript of Pelletier's bank az
count showing every deposit Of $1,000
and over in cash during 1915, 1917 and
1918.
The court took the question Of the ad-
INSTABILITY. Of the X records under
advisement.
The final instance Of alleged miscon-
duct presented by the state concerned
statement attributed to Pelletier during
two campaign speeches in the recent
nayoralty contest. Three newspaper
writer's testified that Pelletier urged in
! public addresses that his auditors deny
reports that he intended to resign and
told them that if they got into trouble
he would nolle pros the cases. News
paper clippings giving accounts Of AAe
addresses were excluded by the court
| Counsel for Pelletier has indicated
| two weeks or more will be required tc
present its evidence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
POINCARE's MINISTERIAL
DECLARATIONS PUBLIC TODAY

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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
DEBATE IN SENATE
ON RAILROAD RATES

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Demands for
reduced railroad rates, both freight and
passenger, wer made by several senators
today when debate was begun on the
bill of Senator Watson, republican, In
diana, TO order the railroads to issue in
terchangeable milage books in 5000 mile
lots at 212 cents per mile.
Reduced rates would stimulate traffic
and increase railroad revenues, Sena-
tor Cummins, republican. Iowa, chair
man of the senats interstate commerce
committee, asserted. Rate reductions
were hoped for, he added, as a result of
the present rate inquiry Of tho Interstate
Commerce Sommission.
Present rate levels, Senator Robinson,
democrat. Arkansas said, had not only
obstructed commerce, but in hundreds Of
cases had acJdally stopped business. The
interchangeable mileage book plan, he
added, would increase passenger traffic
and fill cars which the railroads, he de-
clared now carry half empty.
The bill was opposed by Senator Cum
minis. who offered d substitute authoriz-
ing Interstate Commerce Commission TO
order mileage books at a rate which
would be fair and compensatory.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19

Washington Jan. 1S-Testimony re-
ating TO alleged brutality toward enlisted
men in home and foreign prison camps
was presented today to the senate COM
mittee investigating charges that Amer
lean soldiers had been hanged without
trial in France.
There was no evidence bearing on the
charge Of Illegal hangings. Five of the
fen Witnesses expected to testify concern
iu~ this phase Of the inquiry were sum-
moned. but they did not appear a report
by the sergeant-at-arms of the senate
showing that four of them could not be
located.
Called as a witness after telegra aphing
Senator Watson. democrat. Georgia, that
ne knew Of the killing of three soldiers.
Bruce Benuaer of Elk Garden. w. Va,
said he had no knowledge of his own as
90 such crimes.
Sharply pressed by members CT the
committee rs to his reason for making
conflicting statements, Bennaer explain
ed that he had written the telegrams and
that a small town operator, rewriting
them with the view Of eliminating un-
necessary words Sad made him say what
Die ala not mean.
Harry X. Walmer Of New York city
told the committee that while in the air
service In France he was transferred 10
another station and in passing through
Paris was picked M and nut in prison
es "lns' and found person." Despite
his transfer orders. Walmer said he was
fr-r.f to sign a card stating he was a
prisoner.
81 was nut in p room with so many
others that We couldn't sleep even on the
floor" the witness said. "and was kept
'rera two days There wasn't even a
chair On the room"
Were YOU told You were under arrest
1r what f1r?' Chairman Brandegee ask
cd.
NO SIR"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19

purpose but It was SAID rnat the pre-
ponderance Of sentiment was for
specific provision that the financing be
done with funds derived from the sails
of refunded British bonds in the United
States
This brought up the question of salea
tax or some other sptcial form of taxa
ton, proponents of a sales tax arguing
that some such plan would be necessary
the massage OF the bonus legislation and
the time that funds from the sale Of tbs
refunded British bonds would become
available. They were understood td
have argued that the money rom the
bonds might not be available for sev-
| eral months or year after the bonus
! bill was passed as the refunding nego-
| tiations might consume considerable
time and some time might be necessary
| for the sale of the bords
A general speeding M Of tn. wors
| Of the senate also was said to have beer
brought up with suggestions for day and
night sessions Of the finance commit
tee.
Aside from the allied debt retundins
bill and the bonus measure. the senate
will have before it the four power treaty,
the tariff bill and all Of the annual sup
ply mea sures as yell as ether important
matters. With a congressional election
next November. and a warm campaign
in prospect from the beginning OF early
| summer many member Of congress wish
10 get away from Washington around
June 1st. To get through the work be-
fore that time, the senate. senator's de-
clared. must drive ahead with rlii
Isteam from this time on.
Coincident with the action Of the sen
ate republicans. a group Of house mem
bers who saw service during the war
began circulating a petition calling fol
| a conference OF republican representa-
tives next week at which. It is expected
discussion will center chiefly around pro
posed means Of financing a bonus.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19

Washington. Jan. 1S-senate republi-
cans voted today in party conference
to press the allied debt refunding bill
and soldiers bonus bill, in the orde-
There was a disagreement as to details
of the two measures and the conference
adjourned until tomorrow to continue
that discussion.
The vote to press the refunding bill
was unanimous. but the conference di-
vided on the. bonus measure. unofficial
reports giving the result as thirty-one for
and two against, with some opponents
either absent or Withholding their votes.
Republican leaders said. however, that
the size of the ma ajority insured pass
age of a bonus bill at this sessionh
While there was no division on the al
lied debt bill. it developed that the meas
ure as reported by the finance commit
tee, met with some objection inquiry be-
ing made especially as to the reason for
the elimination of the provision requir.
ing semi-annual payment Of interest on
the refunded bonds OF the debtor ma
tions. It was understood that Senator
Borah of Idaho, and some other re-
publicans were ready to Join with dem
ocratic senators in demanding that this
provision be retained in the measure.
Official spokesmen for the conference
took pains tomake It clear that the ma
iority senator's had declared for "a
bonus bill and not the particular bill
which was referred ba@E tothe senate
fnarce committee last July on the rec
ommerG alton of President Harding
| Some leaders said, however, that th'
mea sure to be reported to the senate un
doubtedly would 6c similar to that on'
! insofar as the five ways for payment o
adjusted compensation were concerned
Most of the discussion Of the bonu
centered around the means Of Drovidini
the necessary funds. Some senator's ia
vored a measure carrying merely an oh
legation against the government Will
| payments to be made outof current re
reipts as money was available for tn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
ACTIVITIES OF THE IRISH
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT


Dublin, Jan. Is tBy the A. p.1-Tarnes
Mcmahon, under- secretary for Ireland,
and A. W. Cope, assistant under secre-
tary spent the, greater portion of the
afternoon at the Mansion House, which
for the present is the headquarters Of
the new government. presumably in con
sultation concerning the G7tails of the
transfer of powers, as out y 4 in an Of
fetal statement tonight.
The new provisional government has
i been prompt in fixing itself in the sad
die, and every one of Ireland's numer-
GUS officials will learn tomorrow mo a.
! ing who hi snew official chief is The
money difficulty has been surmounted
by an arrangement with the Bank of
Ireland, which has agreed to a loan of
| 100000 pounds to the provisional gov
| ernment
! Dublin Castle. it is reported, will be
converted into a museum.
| The statement of the publicity de-
partment relative to the details of the
/ transfer shows that every government
! department has already come under the
provisional ministry and all persons are
directed to carry on until further or
| ders. The various Offices have been al
| located as follows:
Michael Collins, as minister of finance
works. customs and excise and the min
| istry Of pensions. Eamon ]. Duggan
minister of home affairs, takes nine, be-
ginning with the chief of police of Dub
| lin Castle and the constabulary, and
| winding up with the office of Ulster
king of arms He will also have charge
of the office of the chief crown solicitor
who is responsible for criminal prosecu.
tions, and takes over as wes the CHIEF
legal departments.
Kelvin O'Higgips, minister of econom
les, has four departments, including tbs
board of trade and the ministry Of
transport. Joseph McGrath, minister o.
labor is placed at the head of the Brit
ish department of-the ministry of la
| Dor. Patrick Hogan, a young solicitor
is given charge of the congested distric
board and all the agricultural depart
ments, including the land commission i
which his father once held an importan
post under the British administration.
William T. Cosgrave. minister of 10
cal government, will have control of th'
department of public health, the asylum
for the insane, industrial schools ant
census office. Finian Lynch, minister 0
education, once himself a teacher, vii
have control of all the educational de
partments, managing all primary ant
intermediary schools, (Prof. Michae
Hayes has previously been announced
as minister of education.)
Diarmid O'Hegartye secretary Of tn.
new ministry, was once an official IN tn
agricultural department, but had t.
leave because he refused to take til
oath of allegiance to the king. He nov
will have charge of the stationery ofic
| and civil service commissions. ].
Walsh, once post Office clerk in Cork
and thence transferred to Bradford
England, and there dismissed on his pc
litical record, is placed over the gen
eral post Office in Dublin
Notice is given that certain depart
ments in the list will no longer be re
quired, and their present activities wi
be concluded as soon as possible.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
Were you given food ?"
81 don't recollect."

were you gwen 1000
q don't recollect,"
did they give you water at the
PRISON."
NO, but we got some on the @. r"
Walmer related many alleged griev-
ances, saying after he left Paris he'was
stopped at village and put to sleep in
a horse STALL Eager to get away, he
said, he ate two bars of soap. which
made him ILL., and he was tagged as an
influenza patient and sent to a hospital
Walmer declared he had a certificate
of meritorious conduct from General
Pershng.
Have you any grievance against the
army?"
Absolutely no; only don't want
things like this to happen again"
Walmer wept as he told how the mill
tary police had robbed his baggage, steal
ing the little things his mother had
knitted for him, and a Bible given him
by his grandmother
Champ f. Martin of Seneca, S. c..
standing six feet seven and one-half
inches in his socks told of the shooting
of Frank Ahenck, a prisoner, by a sentry
| in France. The prisoner, he said, was
| lying down and was shot as ne started to
turn over. An order to shoot the prison
J er if he moved was given. the witness
/ said, by Sergeant William L Born, who
| was never tried.
Il saw and heard Born tell the sentry
/ if the prisoner moved to shoot him" said
Martin. II don't know if he meant NOV
/ ing muscle or attempting to escape A
, moment later I saw the man dead"
In conducting the examination Chair
man Brandegee gave the witnesses all
! the time they wanted but in some in
stances was unable to get a Yes" OF
no" answer to direct questions as tc
whether nrivates alleged to have beer
beaten un in prison camps actually had
been killed.
The hearing will be resumed tomorrow
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
WORKING on AMERICAN
OPEN DOOR PROGRAMME

Washington, Jan. 1S.-(By The A. P)
The American open door programme
was accepted in part today by the Far
Eastern committee of the arms confer
ence, but approval was given only after
elimination of the provision which would
have specifically authorized an inquiry
into existing concessions in China.
The French. renewing their objection
to reopening the whole fed of conces-
sions granted in the past, were second
ed by the Japanese and the proposal
was finally thrown out entirely at the
suggestion of the British.
The Chinese reserved the right to
call it IN again later but the general
impression among the delegates tonight
was that it had been permanently side
tracked so far as the Washington con-
ference is concerned
Viewed by many delegates as the most
sweeping provisions of, the American
plan. the existing concessions article was
the center of debate in the committee
from tn moment of its presentation yes
terday by Secretary Hughes until it fin
ally was stricken out today, various del
egates opposing it on the ground that
ii might lead to an almost endless in
quiry into the validity of the maze of
economic arrangements now in force
throughout China For the America n
delegation, however, it was said tonight
that the eliminated article was not con-
sidertd of vital Importance since re-
naming provisions of the plan would
permit examination of existing conces-
sions where both parties agreed to it.
AS adopted, the open door resolution
contains a mutual pledge not to seek
| spheres Of influence or monopolies in
China in the funture. and authorizes ere
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
75-FooT WHALE NEARLY
CUT IN TWO BY STEAMER

New York, Jan. 1S.-The story of a
75-foot whale, which was neatly cleaved
In twain by the PROV of the Italian liner
Presidente Wilson. was related by pas
sengers when the vessel docked here to-
day.
The Presidente Wilson was sailing in
mid-Atlantic when the whale was sighted,
lying directly across the course of the
vessel. hundred and fifty passengers
lined the rails to see what would happen.
Passengers along the port rail heard a
crash as the bow struck the huge NAM
NAL, saw the water turn pink and saw
the head of the whale float astern Those
on the starboard .-ail experienced the
same sensation-only they saw the tail
float. astern
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
SENTENCE WAS COMPUTED
BY PRESIDENT HARDING

Newark, n. j., Jan. 1S.-President
Harding. it was learned today, has COM
muted the prison term imposed upon
Frank H. Nebbe one of the group of
men sentenced by a federal judge in
New York for violation of the Sherman
antitrust act.
Nobbe had served about a month of
his four-month term when he was freed
by executive clNmency. No information
as to the pres-.nt's reason for releas-
Ing him could be obtained here.
Noble, vice president of the Tile
Crate and Mantle Manufacturers Asso.
ciation. pleaded guilty of violating the
Sherman act after practices of the asso-
citation had been disclosed by the Lock
wood legislative committee investigating
housing in New York. He and Herman
Petri, Arthur Shilstone and Albert
Schaile. sentenced with him to jai
terms, were the first persons ever to p
to Jail for violation of the Sherman act
The others are still in Jail.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO
ITALIAN UNKNOWN SOLDIER

Rome. Jan. 1S,-(By The A. P.)-
America today paid tribute to the Ital-
ian unknown soldier, who sleeps be-
meath the nations shrine in this city.
American soldiers. forming a composi,s
battalion, participated in the ceremonies
incident to the bestowal of the Congress
sional Medal of Honor upon the Italian
warrior. Richard Washburn Child, Unit
ed States ambassador 70 Italy, delivered
the grafton at the tomb.
After the ceremonies at the tomb Cen
eral Allen placed wreaths on the tombs
of King Humbert and King Emmanuel.
End, in the Pantheon.
Later General Ravazza, commander of
the Rome army corps, on beha1r of the
officers in Rome gave luncheon to Gen
eral Allen and the members of his staff.
Ambassador Child was present
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
SECURITIES WORTH $500, 600
STOLEN WITH MAIL POUCH

Elkhsrt Ind. Jan. 1S.-Securities
stolen when a registered mail pouch was
taken from the New York Central rail-
road station here early today. were re-
ported by the local police to have been
worth 100000.
packet Of bonds. which had been
N the pouch and were found beside a
ventilatlng CRATE at the post office build
Ing here, were said TO amount to 800,
o0n and to be non-negotiable.
The police said they had no clew but
held Daniel Ingram. a negro mail mes
senger pending an inquiry. The regis
tered mail was consigned from New
York to Grand Rapids. Mich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
PARDON RECOMMENDED
BY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Washington. Jan. 1S-The prison sem
tence of Frank H Noble Was commuted
by President Harding upon recommended
tion of Attorney General Daughertv he
cause of the state of the prisoners health.
it was said today. The trial Judge and
prosecuting attorney in the case. 1t was
added, had suggested that such action be
taken and submitted affidafits from five
physicians showing that Noble was suf-
fering from tuberculosis with hemor-
rhages and that his life would be endan-
gered by further confinement Although
the sentence was commuted, it was ex-
planned that the $4,000 fine in the case
was allowed to stand as expiation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
WAGNER STOCKHOLDERS TO
BE REIMBURSED IN FULL

New York, Jan. 1s.-John S. Sheppard.
receiver for E. W. Wagner & Co. which
recently went bankrupt with liabilities Of
81 10000 and assets Of $4,000. 600, waf
spplauded by ie customers reclamation
committee today when he announced thzi
all creditors who had bought stock out.
right or on margin would be reimbursed
in full.
Customers who hal ca III balances on
the books of the dei1nct c, Tal alton viii
not be so fortunate. Mr.. Sheppard said
as they had no priority claims under tn,
law. and would have to share the asset
| along with general creditors when thu
final apportionment was made.
II was estimated the company had Ia.
600 creditors here and in Chicago
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
THREE STILLS SEIZED IN
BARBER SHOP IN NERIDEN

Meriden, Conn, Jan. 1S.-Three large
stills in a room under a barber shop
here were seized this afternoon by
Ralph Blakeslee, New Haven prohibition
officer, who was accompa MED by local
policeman. Two hundred gallons of illic-
it whiskey was seized and IL barrels of
mash destroyed. David Goldring proprie
tor of the barber shop, and John Pitka-
vitz who was operating the stills we're
arrested and held in bonds of $4,000
each
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
HEAD OF TILE TRUST
RELEASED FROM PRISON

New York, Jan 1S.-Oficials in the
United States attorneys Office here and
Samuel Untermyer. counsel for the
Lockwood legislative committee which
investigated the Tile trust. expressed
amazement today when they learned
that Frank H. Noble, one Of the first
men to go to jail for violating the sher-
man act, had been released from the
Newark jail on receipt OF an executive
order from Washington, January s.
The four prisoners. on arriving at
Newark, were placed in room near the
jail hospital. because, Noble was said
to be suffering from some malady which
required medical attention.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
JAPAN DECoRATEs
A MEXICAN EDITOR

Mexico City, Jan. 1S.-(By The A. P.)
Crown Prince Hirohito, regent Of Ja-
pan, through the Japanese cnarge daft
fairs here today notified Felix F, Pal
avlcini editor FL Universal, he had been
decorated with the order of the Rising
sun OF Nippon.
Senior Palsvicini has received decora-
lions from the British. French and Ital-
Ian governments for his services during
The war, the Mexican congress having
voted him special permission to accept
these decorations
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
PREMIER LENINE TO ATTEND
THE GENOA CONFERENCE

Riga, Jan. IS CBy the a P).-Premiei
Lenine will represent soviet Russia Al
the coming Genoa conference on the con
dition that the various governments per
init the Russian cheka. or secret servica
to organize a complete system TO quart
him safely during his absence from thu
soviet capital, according to semi-oficis
advices from Moscow today received herf
by Latvian authorities.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
.BRAND|GEE IS PATIENT
WITH WATSON WITNESSES

Gives Them All the Time They Want to Answer Direct Ques
tions-There Was No Evidence Yesterday Bearing on
the Charge of Illegal Hangings Witness Who Was Ex-
pected to Testify That He Knew of the Killing of Three
Soldiers Said He Had No knowledge of His Own to
Such Crimes-Testimony of Alleged Brutality Was Pre-
sented.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-01-19
OBITUARY.
Rev. Henry c. woodruff.

Bridgeport. Jan. 1S--Rev. Henry c
Woodruff, for thirty-six years pastor o
the Black Rock Congregational church o.
this city. died early today at his homo
after a long illness. Rev. Mr.. Woodruff
was Dor min Brooklyn. y. Y. in iS45, zne
was graduated from Yale in 1865. Hlt
first charge was at Northport, l. l. he
came TO Bridgeport in 1851.
Besides. his wife. deceased is survived
by one sister. Sarah F. woodruff. o,
Brooklyn. \. \. Funeral will be on Fri.
day.
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POPE BENEDICT HAS
SYMPTOMS OF INFLUESzT

Rome. Jan. IS CBy the A. P.)-Popt
Benedict is confined TO his bed with as
attack Of bronchial catarrh and mp.
toms Of influenza. but his condition il
not serious.
This announcement was made this ev.
ening by the osservatore Romano. tn
official vatican organ.