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Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
.INCINERATED MAN CARRTED
$1,000 LIFE INSURANCE

New Brunswick, N J., May 2s.-Phn-
ip Paulk, whose body was found Satur-
day in the burned ruins of his farm near
Englishtown, carried a $4,000 life insur>
ance in favor of Stephen Gusack, with
whom he lived, according to information
received today by County Detective Far-
guson.
Gusack Is now under arrest in connec-
tion with PauIk's death. According to
members Of the state police, an examin-
alton Of the body disclosed a hole which
might have been made by bullet, and
his clothes, as well as the bedding, had
been soaked in oil. The burned house
carried $500 insurance
Two checks, for $500 and $3.50 respec-
lively, had been drawn on Paulk,s ac-
count in favor of Gusack and were pre-
sented for payment by Gusack, assert the
police. The authenticity of Paulk's sig
nature on these checks is being investi>
gated.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
I0EIcULTURAL TAErFF BLOC
Is VICTORIOUS IN SENATE

wanhiurton, May 2s-Ths senate d
nance COMMITTEES majority IN charge Of
ne tzrin biII met its nrst reversal to-
day. being upset twice In fights led by
hs republican Agricultural tariff bloc,
n addition 4 receded from It's original
proposal 70 impose a-duty Of IS per cent
"a vaiurem on bricks. used In the con-
uruction Of buildings.
In lieu Of the duty It had proposed on
building brick. the COMMITTEES majority
F1bmitted n provisai that II any coun-
lry proposed q tarin on this commodity
imported from the United States an
iqaul duty would BE- Imposed upon brick
imported from such countries. At the
request Of democratic opponents Of the
iriEinal commlttee proposal. considera-
Hcn of the substitute wens over.
The hrht on the brick paragraph IN
ne form recommended BY the commit
.ec. opened last week when q memorial
rom samuel Untermyer, counsel for the
lockwood Investigating committee in
New York. was presented to the senate
trying removal OF tarin duties on build
NJ materials IN an EFFORT to break an
uieEcd combination OF dealers in such
materials.
Ths COMMITTEES majority was overturn-
"a By the senate on cyanide. which was
'estorsd 10 the free list and on maEns-
fte on which duties were increased.
In rs fight 20 advance the rates on
naEnc1ste from 1875 per ton to SO Per
on-the house rate-the tariff bloc had
Be support not only Of some eastern re-
pubiicans, but also Of four democrats
sroussard. Louisiana: Ashurst. AriEo-
a.; Jones. New Mexlco; and Pittman
Nevada The vote was 20 TO a..
Il the vote 10 restore cyanide 20 the
zee list The bloc drew the solid demo
ratic strength and considerable repub-
lean support outside OF It's own ranks
-hs vote was 4s ts 4, republicans sup
lortinr tha proposals we're:
Bursuu. Cappsr. Cummins. Ellktns
errat johnson. Jones. Washington
EeioEg. Keyea. Ladd. Ia Follstte
-ctEc. Mckinley, McNary. Nelson. New.
terry. Nicholson. Norbeck, Norris, Od.
Ne. Phiuus RawHon. Spencer and stsrl.
~. Republicans opposing the amend.
nent were; Bail. Brandegee. Dnlina.
an. France. FrslinGhuysen. cooding
Lale. Mocuusber. Mclean. Page, Pep
ier. smoot. Sutherland and Warren.
Aftsr disposing Of the cyanide amend
rsnt ths senate turned 70 other item,
rericusiy passed over and settled down
3 ~ customary night Bession. An IN
lerstandirg has been reEched between
ienccratic and repubilcan leaders tina
~ provisions Of the tariR Bill deaiinl
rit dyes would Be taken up Wednes
~.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES
A SOLDIERS BONUS BILL

Washington. May 20.-ApprovaI BY
the senate finance COMMITTEES on We'd
nesday OF soldiers bonus bill follor.
ing closely along on the lines OF the
mouse measure with Its bank loan provi-
sion was forecast today by members OF
that committee, republicans and demo-
Gratis. after the subject had been dis
cussed for nearly two hours
An inforAal canvass Of the comuit-
tee today indicated that the members
were divided nine TO six for the house
measure with some nnodincations-ths
so-called McCumber plan Five mem
oers. all republicans, were reported to
favor the Smoot proposition OF paid I'd
life insurance for the veterans in lieu
OF all other forms Of compensation Wills
one committeeman, Senator Williams,
democrat, Mississippi. was understood to
be opposed to any bonus legislation.
Whether a land reclamation proTf-
sion is to be Included in the McCumber
plan Is uncertain and consequently q
may be some time before a bonus bili
Cumber Is anxious. however. that the
bin be reported out shortly and he ex-
poets to press for early action
Both the Mccunber and Smoot plans
have been outlines IN toms detail to
! I President HatdlnH with view Of oh
tanning an expression from him but
the committee went ahead today with
their consideration without having re-
ceived any word from the executive pro-
| ponents Of the McCumber proposition
believe that he will approve the form of
bonus II passed by congress but pub
| liely at least the president has, given no
Indication Of a change Of mind since he
told the house ways and means con-
mittee 10 fnanca the bonus with q snles
tax or postpone enactment Of the leris-
lation.
Aside from a provision 20 pay cash "a
veterans whose compensation would not
exceed $50, the McCumber plan would
provide for adjusted service certificates
on which banks would be authorised "a
loan funds during the first three years
and the treasury thereafter during ths
2o-years OF the line OF the certincal.B
The certificates would have a face valrs
equal to about three times the arnouni
Of the veterans adjusted service credll
at the rate OF 81 a day for donesti.
service ad $1.35 day for foreign ser.
vice and the total would be payable a
the end OF 20 years or sooner, upon tn
death of the holder.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
No Progress Made in
Irish Negotiations
Churchill Informed the House
of Commons That They
Might Continue for Sew
eral Day.


London, May 20 (By the A. P.)-The
Irish negotiations have made no appar-
ent progress since Saturday, and Win
ston Spencer Churchill, secretary for the
colonies, informed the house Of com
mons today that they might continue for
several days.
The joint conference was first fixed
for noon, and then postponed to 3 o.
clock this afternoon, and finally until to-
morrow. This seemingly was due to the
long meeting of the British cabinet COM
mittee on Ireland.
Mr.. Churchills expected statement to
| the house of commons was postponed
also, although he told the house that
owing to the urgency and gravity of
| the issues parliament is entitled to the
fullest consideration
| The members tried hard in the ques-
tion hour to get some information from
| the government regarding its attitude
toward the agreed Irish elections and
other matters, but Mr.. Churchill staved
them off until he should make his for
NAL statement. One question pressed
tby several members was whether all the
members of the new irish. parliament
would be obliged to take the oath of al
llegiance to the king.
The colonial secretary satisfied their
curiosity on one point, asserting that
the British commander Of the forces ir
/ Ulster could not take the responsibility
of moving his men into southern terri
tory to meet threatened attacks except
with instructions from the cabinet. HI
Ialso revealed that the admiralty had
sent vessels to Londonderry over Sun
day at Sir James Craig's request. i
was known only that one destroyer wal
ioutside Londonderry, and the number
of ships despatched to that port was no
: divulged
The impression grows that the differ
ences between the government and tn
Sim Feiners amount to an acute crisis
particularly in view of Mr.. Churchill
: reference to the urgency and gravity o
: the issues.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
DECORATING $4,000 GRAVES
OF AMERICANS OVERSEAS
Local Committees France, England Scotland and Ireland
Have Placed Flags and Flowers A. E. F. Graves =
31,400 Graves Are Located in Five Cemeteries in
France Several Thousand Dollars Have Been Sent to
quarters in Indianapolis.

indianapolis. Ind, May 2s.-While the
home-folks today are honoring the sol
der dead who rest in the soil of their
country, the American Legion overseas
is visiting and decorating more than
$4,000 graves of Americans who fell and
are buried on foreign soil. OF these
graves, 31,40O are located in five ceme-
teries in France, 4SS are in England,
lao in Scotland. 40 in Ireland and one
in Spain.
Several thousands of dollars have been
sent to the legions committee in Paris,
of which Babot Ward, an American at
torney, is chairman, to be expended on
flowers and flags for the decoration of
A E. F. graves. Local committees in
England, Scotland and Ireland and sew
eral in France will visit the cemeteries
and minister personally to each grave.
To raise this decoration fund. National
Commander MacNider of the legion ask
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
CRIMINAL LAWYER GIVES
VIEW OF THE WARD CASE

New York, May 29.-Max D. Steuer,
prominent criminal lawyer, in an opinion
expressed today to a local newspaper, de-
clared that II Walter s. Ward lis wise
enough to keep SILENT" and no further
details are brought out regarding the
shooting of Clarence Peters, there Is
nothing In the criminal law of New York
state under which he can be punished in
any way for the confessed killing"
IF his story is untrue, IL 1t turns out
that the man he killed was not a black
mailer" said the lawyer, what differ
ence does that make? Suppose Ward is
lying; what OF it7 It is always up to
the state to prove that a crime was COM
mitted. In a capital case like this, a
mans confession must be backed by the
testimony OF corroborating witnesses. One
can't be convicted of a capital offense
IN New York solely on confession. His
story can't be used against him"
Waf6 cannot be called upon to testify
should his case come to trial, II he
doesn't want to testify, and his refusal
under the New York law, cannot be taken
by the Jury as an evidence Of guilt, Mr.
Steuer pointed out Moreover, the triai
judge must instruct the jury TO this eff
feet.
There are no chances Of Furnishing
Mr.. Ward" concluded Mr.. Steuer, "un
less he talks too much. 1 don't see WIN
he is held under bail or anything els,
is done to him as the case stands. TIL,
grand jury cannot indict, and the stat,
cannot 60 TO trial unless corroboratint
witnesses are produced"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
AcoUIEsCEs IN REMOVAL
OF REVENGE OFFICIALS

Washington, May 2s.-Assistant Sere-
tary Dover OF the treasury. now on ths
Pacific coast, was said today at the
treasury to have telegraphed Secretary
Mellon acquiescing in the removal. AZ the
instance of Commissioner Blair Of intern
al revenue Of A d. Sumner OF Iowa and
c. c. Childs Of Ohio. officials In the rev
enue bureau.
The assistant treasury secretary ~
this action is believed at the treasury
to have written the final chapter IN the
controversy over the removal OF the two
officials.
Mr.. Dover was understood have tele-
graphed Mr.. Mellon as a result Of news
paper accounts OF the removal Of the
two revenue officials and TO have stated
that II the changes were made upon rec
ommendation OF the tax simplidcation
board in line with increased efficiency
In the service he had no comment 10
make. The telegram was understood TO
have assured Mr.. Mellon Of Mr.. Dover's
desire to be considered in accord with
the secretary's actions.
The tax simpllhcatiou board. n was
said. at the treasury. is stiii At work on
a number Of proposals for increasing the
efficiency of the governments revenua
machinery and other changes IN the bu-
reau's methods may be expected from
time to time.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY

Thin today haH million
And feeble the that marched far and Ions
together with
their comrades who have before Camp
The preadhe whose curtains tightly close;
Ne rsvile will waken those who sHeety here
will highways
Floats proudly the air their
Ah mile they followed with steady
Before they heard the order siven"Break
Soon all will halt, will
Fer them the hillside
No together they will march with slow and broken
all the order will be siven"Break into
-NNETTE Nj. LoWATER.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
PToMAINE POISONING OR
POOR HOoCH CAUSED DEATH

Bridgeport, May 2s.-"Ptomatne pois-
oning or poor hooch caused the death OF
John McAuIifs, from what we have been
able to md out SO far" Sergeant MI
-chael Arnolsly. head of the bureau Of
investigation Of the police department
started today. 1T viii! not be certain
how McAuliffe met his death until an
autopsy has been performed" added Ar
noldAky, but we have been able to find
nothing that would Indicate foul play"
Police have ascertained that McAuliffe
was not a drinking man." Medical Ex-
aminer Garlick is awaiting report
from the police before rendering his flnd-
ing.
McAuliffe was found dead in his auto
mobile In a garage yesterday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
DISORDERS CONTINUE IN
ULSTER AND~ON BORDER

Belfast, May 2s.-Constable McDon-
aid was shot dead this afternoon IN the
Falls road area.
Raids were made during the week
end on Finnebregue house, at Down
Patrick. the home of Colonel Perclval
Maxwell, member of the northern and
also on Myroe Hall. Stangford, County
Down, belonging to Colonel Rbert Wal
lace. recently grand master I the Bel
fast Orangemen. Colonel Wallace, with
his son, was on sea trip, but Mrs.
Wallace and q daughter were at home
The attacks were said to have been in
the nature of demonstrations and not to
have been seriously pressed.
A serious shooting ARRAY. occurred
this afternoon In the Grosvenor road
district. An automobile conveying ter
policemen to the center OF the troubled
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30


ed each legionaire TO contribute FIVE cent?
and the response has been generous,
the organizations headquarters here re-
ports.
Many parents of American soldiers
killed and buried overseas have request
ed decoration Of the graves with partic-
ular kinds of flowers or with Individual
floral floral arrangemets. Most of them
requested the legion to supply them with
photographs Of the graves so decorated,
and the request is being compiled with.
For the larger part. however. the over
seas graves will be decoraxed alike, with
the highest officer and the newest pri-
vate soldier being honored by an Ameri-
can flag and decorations consisting Of
flowers native TO the country in which
the grave is located
Reports to legion headquarters here
also show that Memorial Day VIII be
generally observed. beth in the north ant
south.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
HoBoKEN MAN ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED AT TARGET PRAcr1o,

Monticello, N. Y, May 2s.-otso
Schucki, a Hoboken restaurant proprietor.
yesterday was accidentally killed at tar
get practice at Beaverbrook In Sullivan
county, according to word received here
today.
with a sparty Of friends, he went into
the woods near the Half Moon. lake
house. After firing several shots at the
bullseye, his revolver became jammed.
In attempting to fix the weapop, he turn
ed 1t toward himself and 1t was discharg-
ed. The bullet went through his heart
and he died few minutes later.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
PROTEST. PROPOSED BRITISH
MANDATE OVER PALESTINE

Geneva, May 2s.-(By the A. P.)-
The Vatican protest against the proposed
British mandate over Palestine, as advo-
Gated by the Earl of Balfour, was receiv-
ed by the secretariat Of the League Of
Nations today. The document, signed by
Cardinal Gasparri, the papal secretary Of
state, makes its protest on religious
grounds, objecting to the alleged privileg-
ed position given to zionists In Palestine.
The protest will be discussed at the
It's contents will not be made public be-
fore that meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30

district was fred on and two constables
were fatally wounded. Several civilians
also were hurt. Rjoting followed the
shooting and two men were killed.
Lord Dunahey Of Kilboy, Tipperary,
was flreA on while driving near his res.-
dence Sunday. He escaped unlnjured,
but his horse was wounded. Lord Dun
alley is II years old.
The conflict between the crown forces
and body Of Sim Feiners on the bor-
der at Jonssborough. near Newry, was
stopped after 80 hours of sniping, There
were a number of casualties on both
sides. Lieutenant Murray and four spe-
Gals on the crown side were wounded.
The Sim Feiners failed to capture the
police barracks which was their objec-
tive. A truce was asked by the Sim
Feiners and their request was granted
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
INSURGENTS SURRENDER
MASONIC HALL IN DUBLIN

Dublin, May 2s.-Commandant Rory
OConnor Of the insurEent faction OF tha
Irish republican army today handed over
possession OF the Masonic hall TO Colonel
Claud on behalf OF the Masonic order.
The building had been occupied By L X
A. forces since May /.
commandant o'Connor said the buIld-
ing originally was seized by unauthorized
persons on behalf OF Belfast refugees
and that he had been ordered TO taxa
possession in order 20 protect the prop
erty. Colonel Claud's request 70 retain
the republican nag as a souvenir was re-
fused.
Kildare Street club preparatory TO ~
evacuation.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30

moning parliament to meet in Dublin
July July l. The proclamation says:
The provisional government having
SO advised, 1 hereby call parliament,
to be known and styled the provisional
parliament, to which said provisional
government are to be responsible"
A despatch from Dublin Sunday said
the provisional government had an
nounced that in accordance with Article
IT of the treaty signed in London IN
1921, and the schedule of the Irish Free
State agreen ent act of 1922 It had been
decided to summon parliament to meet
in Dublin July 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
"RIGHTs. UPON STOCK NOT
SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX

Washington, May 2s-"Rights' upon
stock are not subject to tax under the
income tax law of 1918, the supreme
court held today in a case brought by the
collector of internal revenue of Maryland
against the Safe Deposit and Trust COM
pany of Baltimore, as guardian for Frank
R. Brown.
The lower court found that the rights
consisted of the sale Of a part of the
stockholders original capital and held
that only the gain over the original cost
or value was taxable income. The SUI
preme court affirmed the decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
SAYS DRINK OF LIQUOR
COST HIN S1,7Oo SAVINGS

Boston. May 2s.-When George Ur-
ban, pigeon fancier, recovered conscious
ness In a hospital here today he told
police that for the drink Of liquor which
caused him to be taken to the hospital
had cost him $1,700.
Urban. was alone in his home, he
said, when two engaging strangers rang
his bell and intimated that~they would
like to buy some first class pigeons.
Ons of them offered a swig from a
pocket flask. George took It and said
that he mt only lost consciousness but
$170o which had stuffed under a mat
tress
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
JURY vINDIcArEs MRS.
SARAH L. ROBERTSON

Freehold. N J.. May 2s.-Mrs. Sarah
l.. Robertson was acquitted tonight of a
charge of larceny and conspiracy to de-
fraud an insurance company growing
out Of an alleged fake" hold-up which
occurred in her home at Deal, N. j.. on
the night of February Is last. The jury
dellberated one hour and 20 minutes be-
finding It's verdict on the second ballot
taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
cHAEGED WITH ATTEMPTED
ROBBERY AND ASSAULT

Hartford May 2s.-Benjsmin sodas-
ky of New Britain and Stella Sodasiy
of this city were arrested tonight on
charges OF attempted robbery and as
sault. They are alleged to have at
tempted to chloroform Mrs. Mary Mildo-
Witch at her home here this afternoon
in a neffrt to rob her Later they re-
turned to the house and attacked Mrs.
Mildovitch, it is alleged, but her cries
brought aid and policeman arrived q
few minutes later and arrested the pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
MURDER REVEALED BY
HEADLIGHT OF LOCOMOTIVE

waltham, Mass, May ss.-The head
light Of q Boston and Maine train re-
vealed a murder in this town late to-
night. The engineer Of a train outbound
from Boston saw the body OF a man ly-
ing beside the railroad tracks. Beside
the body was an axe. a quantity Of
small change scattered about was taken
as Indicating that the motive was rob-
berry.
The body later was Identified as that
Of Angelo Bennecia OF Wa1tham. A
passport and pocket Identification card
were found near the scene Of the mur-
der.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
MAYOR FRANK X. scHwAB
OF BUFFALO FIsED ssst

Buffalo. May fs.-Mayor Frans x.
schwab today entered a plea Of noio
contendere IN the federal court 70 indlct-
ments charging violation Of the prohibit
tion laws and was hned $500. The vIo-
lations occurred before he vas elected
mayor and while he was manager Of tha
Buffalo Brewing Company. internal
revenue penalties were settled several
months ago for t1o.ooo.
Indictments aEalnst the brewing cons
pany will not be further pressed. 4 ua1
announced BY the federal attorney.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
ARE EXPERT PICKPOoKETs

New York, May 2s-Two mothers,
with eleven children between them, were
arrested today by detectives were describ-
ed as expert pickpockets who had
operated in many cities of the United
States and Canada. Each was held in
$4,000 bail, charged with jostling pass
engers on an elevated train
The two women-Mrs. Goldie Aaron
welt. mother of four children, and Mrs
Beckie Braun, who has seven-operated
with David Hatner of Brooklyn, who has
jumped $500 bail, detectives said.
The mothers said the children kept
them so busy they had not time to get a
lawyer and the magistrate adjourned
thier case until June 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
WORK FOR L. OF N. ECONOMIC
AND FINANCIAL COMMISSION

Geneva, May 20-The economic and
financial commission of the League of
Nations will meet here June~6 to examine
questions referred to the League by the
Genoa conference. These include Gus
toms tariffs, exploitation of capital. conn
mercial treaties, investigations OF the
financial status of several countries and
other. similar Matters
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
VESSELS WRECKED IN
GALE OFF FLORIDA COAST

Jacksonville. Fla, May 2s-Eighteen
survivors Of craft which were unable to
Withstand the gale which passed up the
coast yesterday were reported tonight
to be aboard the shipping board steamer
Sun Dance as It stood off Mayport
awaiting an opportunity to dash across
the jettied bar. Seven Of them were
survivors from the schooner Marian n.
Cobb, which went aground today and
was not expected to hold together
through the night Others were from
launches which were unable to ride GU;
the gale.
The gale played havoc with the St
Augustine shrimp feet while the British
schooner Perceler, bound from Nassau
for this port for repairs, went ashore
on st. Gerrge's bar near the mouth OF
st. Johns river. The crew made shore
in safety, however. A steam yacht was
also reported in radio messages as II
distress near the mouth Of the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
AGREEMENT SIGNED TO
ABBITRATE TROLLEY WAGES

Uew Haven, May 2s.-An agreement
was signed today submitting to arbitra-
tion the wage differences Of the Conaecti-
cut Company troleymen with the COM
pany. Justice ]. K. Beach viii be the
third arbitrator, as was the case pre-
viously and Joseph F. Berry will repre-
sent the Connecticut company and James
H. Bailey, of Boston the trolleymen.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
STATE RIGHTS ON RAILWAY
TARIFF CONSTRUCTION

Washington. May 2s.- State courts
have jurisdiction to adjudicate dis
puted question of railway tariff con-
struction, the supreme court today de-
cided in a case brought by the Great
Northern railway company and others
against the Merchants Elevator company.
The effect of the decision will be to make
1t unnecessary to submit all such ques-
tions In the first instances to the inter-
state commerce commission Justice
Brandeis in delivering the opinion of the
court, held that in certain matters the
commission Is given original or exclusive
jurisdiction but not in such questions as
were at issue in this case