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Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
Drop in Production
 Of BituIninOus Coal
Report For Last Week Shows Only $500, ,OOO Tons Were Mined d-Lowest in Modern Coal History.

Washington, April s.-Productions of bituminous coal in the United States dropped to 3,500,0 900 tons-the lowest in modern coal history-while work in the anthracite fields ceased entirely dur ing the first week of the coal strike, ac- cording to a review of the industry is- sued today by the United States Geologi- cal survey.
 Reports received by the survey indicat- ed that from sixty to sixty-fou per cent. of the bituminous tonnage of the coun- try has been closed down by the strike while of the remainder "a significant DOT tion has not been operating recently for lack of demand" In the first week of the 1919 strike. the survey said, T per cent of the biturninous fields were closed but ''the anthracite mines operated at capacity
 Taking, April as the first real test of loadings aggregated 11,445 cars against ceding week. This total was continued without substantial change through the next five days. fixing an estimated pro duetion for the week of three and half million tons
 Bituminous coal production during the first week of the coal strike was esti- mated at slightly under four million tons by the National Coal association, which declared that while this tonnage was be- low the capacity of the non-union fields, 'the only reason for the restricted pro- duction is to be found in the inability of the operators to find a market for their coal"
 The "f. O. b. spot" price of bituminous is practically at the lowest price reach ed at any time since the United States entered the World war, the statement said adding that consumers thus far hae displayed no anxiety as to fuel SUD- ply
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
rHYsICIAN CHARGED WITH
 HAVING BILLED HIS WIFE

Harrington. Pa. Aorl s.-Dr. Herbert E-ysan. formerly Of New York. was ar -as--d today charged with having shot and killed hls wife at their homo in -assviiie. this county. late last night. He ,s alleged to have broken into her room after she had retired and shot her tfrnurh the stomach with a pistol He fnsn brouzht her 10 a hospital here, driving sixteen miles over a rough noun .tairons road. Mrs. Bryson died few lou-4 after reaching the hospital
 Both the doctor and his wife maintain cd strict silence as to-the manner in which she had received her wound until shortly before her death. Then, accord Ing Co the authorities,t Mrs. Bryson told .- a wordy sliercation she and her hIs- aanG Lad had before she went to her s-droom. declaring that he later broke rfo The room and shot her.
 The couple came from New York about year ago and located at Cassv!lle rrrre Dr. BrySon has boon In active p-pctice He is about f5 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
 HAS ARRIVED IN NEW YORK

New York, April 9.-{By the A. P)- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. creator of the materialistic Sherlock Holmes but now sincere believed in things spiritual, array- ed here tonight to raid America.
 q propose to make a raid on Ameri- can skepticisrl,' he said in eXpaining the purpose of his proposed lecture tour T propose to raid church and lalty alike.
 Sir Arthur, his wife and his three chil- dren were met at Quarantine by William J. Burns, chief Of the bureau of investl- gation of the department of justice MT. Burns said he was very much material ist but went down the bay to greet the English visitor as "an old friend and a man who would have been a wonderful detective"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
AN ATTEMPT TO WRECK
 A TRAIN AT WALLINGFORD

wallingford, Conn, April s.-Fate only was responsible for avoiding what might have been a serious railroad accident three miles north of here this evening when passenger train No. "A, which left here at 7.48 D. m. crashed into two rail- road ties that had been placed on the track and knocke dthem aside, no dam age to the train or passengers resulting.
 The ties were struck by the engine near what Is known as Mooney crossing. The engineer applied the emergency brakes, bringing the train to q quick stop, and the crew hurried back to ln- vestigate. The two ties that had been knocked from the track, and several oth- CTS nearby, were taken some distance back from the readbed, and the train proceeded eh its way. The conductor Fe- paFted the attempted wreck at MeridsH, and Failread police at ehee joined the WaiiingfeFd authorities iH making g eea#eh of the vicinity. As far as ceuid he isaFRsd; na tFaee vas found ef anyone that might have been responsible fer tine deed
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
BODY OF AMERICAN SOLDIER
 REINTERRED IN COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen, April (By the A. P).- The body of an American soldier of Danish parentage which was recently ex- humed in France was reinterred in Co., penhagen today in the presence of off cials of the American Legion and con- sulate, Danish war office officials, British military officers and large numbers of tho people of the city.
 An American flag was draped about the coffin. which was carried to the grave by American dougE1boys of Danish par entage. dressed in khaki and wearing their military medals. The lid of the coffin was covered with beautiful floral piece sent by the American club in Copenhagen.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
FORMER EMPRESS ZITA DESIRES
 TO LIVE IN CHATEAU WARTEGC

Geneva, April 9.-As former Empress zita of Austria-Hungary has expressed a wish to reside with her children in the Chateau Wartegg, the property of the Duke of Parma, situated in Switzerland, the council of ambassadors has requested Switzerland to grant her the necessary permission. The Swiss government is considering the matter, but it is said that before acquiescence is given it will re- quire assurances that zita will not enter into any intigues
 zita has stated that the climate of Madeira does not agree with her and her children
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
FAMOUS GERMAN GENERAL
 ERICH VON FALKENHAYN DEAD

Berlin, April (By the A. P.)-Gen- eral Erich Won Falkenhayn, former min ister of war and one-time chief of staff of the Germany army, died Saturday at Wild Park near Potsdam.
 General Von Falkenhayn was appoint ed war minister of Germany in 1913, suc- ceeding General Von Perringen. Shortly after the outbreak of the World war he was appointed chief of the general staff, succeeding General Won Moltke, who at the time was declared to be i'll.
 In August 1916 Von Falkenhayn was supplanted by Won Hindenburg and shortly afterwards took the field in Pennsylvania against the Rumanians. It was said at the time of his removal from the position of chief of staff that he had been dismissed for urging Emperor Will liam to abandon the Balkan campaign and shorten all the German lines.
 Falkenhayn defeated the Rumanians in the campaign of 1916. Later he went to Asiatic Turkey where he commanded the Turks.
 Von Falkenhayn was born in 1861 and was considered one of Germany's dash ing commanders.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Dublin, April 9.-(By The A P.)-In a speech delivered at Wexford today Michael Collins. headw of the provision al government, declared that unless there was an immediate change in the tone and tactics of certain of the peo- pie, ''it looks as if civil war can only be averted by a miracle"
 MT. Collins added that in such con- tingency there was little doubt the Brit lsh would return to restore the order which the Irish would have shown them selves unable to preserve.
 Train hold-ups and attempts to pre- vent pro-treaty meetings continued to- day. A Dublin train on which Mir. Collins was supposed to be travelling to Wexford, found the rails had been taken up near Arklow. Armed men prevented repair gang from replacing the rails. MT. Collins had foiled his opponents by making the trip during the night
 The place where the rails were re- moved was on a bridge over the River Avoca. After they were eventually re- laid and the train reached Enniscorthy. armed men, who arrived in an automo- bile, kidnapped the engine driver so as to prevent the train from reaching Wex- ford
 Thousands of persons attended the meeting in Wexford. There were only feeble signs of opposition to Mir Col lins. He declared that the language of Eamonn De Valera had become that of dangerous despot; that De Valera while posing as a lover of liberty and shouting the name of liberty, was tramp ling it's form under foot.
 "The language of our opponents" de- clared MT. Collins.-"is that of treason UO4 rsF otrf6 nrr- se threatened as no enemy from the outside ever has had the power to threaten it. and there is grave danger of another period of long agony before the coun- | try. Unless there is an immediate change in the tone and tactics of certain of the people it looks as if civil war can only be averted by a miracle. In case
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
LEvIATHAS HAS SAILED
 FOR NEWPORT NEWS. VA.


 New York. April s.-Leviathan. onca the pride of the German merchant ma rine. later a transport that carried thousands or douEhboys to and from Eu- ropean battlehelds. tonight was plough e ing the Atlantic. bound for Sewpor1 News. Va. to be converted Into a pzia- tial transatlantic liner.
 A murlSy fog that hung over the low CT harbor interfered with the Eaiiir- schedule. Within two hours after ths giant vessel ha dsiid out of her pier at Hoboken. where she had been Idle fo- more than two years. her skipper. Cap- tain ". J. Bernard was forced 10 caT- anchor about five miles Of Ambross channel. It was nearly noon before ths fog lifted sufficiently 10 allow her tD proceed southwsrd.
 Her departure was without Incident or ceremony. On account Of the esriT hour only a comparatively few person s saw her great grey hull gliding ma3er-I ticaly through the haze down the Hud-l son. Only five tugs. instead of the uguail flock of nine or ten. accompanied her. A. few passing craft opened their uhistiesl in farewell saiutes.
 The Leviathan's engines behaved rer- fectly. There was not a hitch in fhs| carefully made plans. except for the de- lay brought about by the fog.
 She carried a crew Of s7s. cautait James C. Peabe of the Virginia PiiotE' association who will Euite her Into Chesapeake hay. was aboard On he- trip down the bay she wac in charge oc Pilot William s. McLOuEhiin who had charge of her passage in and out of the harbor during war days.
 or Quarantine. the Leviathan paced the Ryndam of the Hoiland-Anerican line inbound from Rotterdam The Ryn- dams passengers lined the rails and cheered. the band played The Star Span gled Banner and her coiors were dipped- The Leviathan dipped her flag in acE- nowledEment and a few moments later was swallowed up In the mist. It will take a small army of vo-i-rnen in the Virginia siiipyards more than two years to put the Leviathan into condl- tion again.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
THEFT OF DIAMONDS VALUED
 AT sso.ooo IN NEW YORK SUBWAY

New York. April s-Detaiis of re- cent alleged theft of diar-nis. vai1ci st ss0. 900. when the owH.- collapsed anl lost consciousness in a CihTay station. were revealed tonight when Leo P. she-- man. or Newark. V. J.. inserted a e,hzsi- fed advertisement in New York reEf papers. offering s45.o0o reward for thsir return
 sherman. dealer in diamonds, ezr- ried several loose gems in wallet kc- covering consciousness. after being ad- minlstered to by a patroirnan. he asked that one of the members of a nearby firm of jewellers. with whom be was af- quainted, be called. Sherman asked that the wallet be removed frsm his pocket but 1t was not until later. in the Belle vue hospital. that he learned the wallet had not been found In hss clothes.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY
 TO DRAFT NEW CONSTITUTIONS

Dublin. April s.-(By The A. P)- That section of the Irish republican army wlach is optosed to the Free State authorities today held in private in the Mansion House the convention adjourned from a fortnight ago.
 It is reported that the draft of new constitution for the army and resolu- ton proposing military dictatorship were discussed.
 About 250 delegates from various parts of the country attended the con- vention, which was in session through out the day. A guard of young men in citizen's clothes. armed with revolvers, lined the approaches to the Mansion House.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
A FATAL AUTOMOBILE
 ACCIDENT IN MIDDLETOWN

Middletown. April 9.--Joseph Klick g, of this ofty. was killed and four others were injured when their automobile over turned here today. Mrs kllck and a r year old son are in the Middlesex hosp.- tai in a serious condition. A daughter and a grandson received minor injuries Mir Klick was not an experienced driver and it is believed he tried to turn cor ner at too fast speed,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR
 LAWRENCE sTRTKERs

Lawrence. Mass. April e.-Morzi and financial support 10 the striking teriile workers here who are member of frf United Textile Workers uf America ua- voted today by the Central Labor Ur'o1 and Building Trades Council Both arc affiliated with the American Federati0n of Labor.
 Al a mass meeting of the one B- union Ben Legere arnpiied hls rtzfF- ment of yesterday that he was iaF.1g plans for 2f-hour syrnpathetie strike by workers of all kinds in the city He said he would send ballots early falf week to all workers 70 determines foH many favored the plan and eN1r "a f' be able to annoInce the resut i 1eEi Sunday.
 He predicted that this would he -fhe easiest strike ever won" and added
 "If the proposed sy-1pai ihe-i, sir'Ee doesn't satisfy The employers of Law renee that all tho workers orc dissatis- fled with the wage cut in thr nins, VI will show thsn something eise
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
FELLOW JURORS HEARD
 REV. DoREMUs PREACH

Morristown, N, J.. April 9.-Fellow jurors of the Rev. George F. Doremus, trying Frank Jancarek for the murder Of Janette Lawrence, 11-years old, heard him preach two sermens today in the Presbyterian church at Roeitaway. su- pfeme Court Justice Charles W. ParlSe:, before whom the trial Is being heid granted the psEtof permission to enter his pulpit provided lie made no reference to the ease, which was observed. The trial viii be resumed tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
DIR. WILLIAM H. HICKS
 HAD OVERDOSE OF DRUGS

New York, April 9.-Dr. William H Hicks, 50, of Newark, N. J., widely known alienist. today was removed from a train at the Pennsylvania station to Bellevue hospital, suffering from an overdose of drugs according to physicians who ex- amined him. His condition was said to be serious.
 Police were mystified, finding no trace of drugs in the physioian's clothing or about the berth he occupied. His ticket indi- cated he boarded the train at Cincinnati, but at his home 1t was said he had been in the south and was, Aot expected home for several weeks He wSs discovered un- conscious by a Pullman poTser.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
DE vALERA's TACTICS WORSE
 THAN THE BLACK AND TANss

Cavan. Ireland. April s.-CBy The A P.)-Arthur Griffith. addressing a larEs meeting outside the town hall here fhla afternoon, referred to what he termed Eamonn De Valera's strenuous but vain attempt during his visit 70 the Unitek States to secure American recognition os an Irish republic.
 He tried for eighteen months sad MT. Griffith. with all the support of rls Irish people and the Irish in America. but failed. IL wasn't De Vsiera's fau,t. what De Valera had failed to Escurs from the most friendly country iu the world he CGriffith). did not believe tho people of Ireland in a few months could make England consent to give them
 Mir. Griffith characterized the tactics of De Valera and his followers as the present time as 'u-eaner than those ct the Black and Tans"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
RAID BY PROHIBITION AGENTS
 OF CAFES IN NEW YORK CIT,

New York, April s.-Disguised as tour lsts. thelr car covered with mud and dirt and their faces smeared with dust Izzy Etnsteln and Moe Smith, New Yorlzs most versatile prohibition agents, today rRaded nearly two score cafes, arrested tweBty.si2 proprietors and employees and seized liquor valued by them nt Sso. .oo0.
 t was the first Sabbath liquor rad eveF made here by federal sleuths. Seven natienallsties were represented in the list of prisenrs, who were rounded up after several hours work
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
125,ooO PERSONS. VISITED
 CoNEY ISLAND SUNDAY

New YorA, lpril s.-coney Island, where New York plays in nice weather. entertained a spring crowd of 5000 ptersons today. Extra traffic police were detailed to regulate the movements of motor cars through Surf avenue.
 Twenty-Five infants. lost while their parents gawked at the new sideshow wonders, found the entertainment at po- l1oe headquarters to their liking. Lieu tenant o'Rourke bought them lolly-pops and squeaking balloons.
 Hundreds spent the day In bathing suits.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
CALLED PARAGRAPHS

To Oppose Return of Former Empress.
 Budapest, April 9.-Czecho- -siovakia, Jugo-Slovias and Rumania have inform ed the Hungarian government that thz Little Entente wauld oppose the returi Of former Empress zita to Hungary as likely to provoke complications.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
MRS. ALICE c. L. WATSON
 DIED IN PASADENA, CAL.

Bridgeport April 9.-Mrs. Alice c. L. Watson, widow of Brigadier General Thomas L. Watson. died today in Pasa- dena, Calif.. according to word received here She lived here until about a year ago, when she went to California for her health. Her husband was commander of the Connecticut National Guard some years ago. He was for many years head of T. L. Watson and company, bankers and brokers of this city.
 Mrs. Watson leaves son, Arthur k. Watson oi this city, and a daughter. Mrs. Paul Armftage of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
DE VALERA OPPOSED AS LEADER OF REPUBLICANS

London, April 10-CBy The A. P)- l. was rumored in London and Dub. lin late last night that the secret mee-- ing of the Irish republican army in Dublin yesterday deposed Eamoun ne| Valera as leader Of the republicans. says the Daily Mail this morning.
 The newspaper adds that what actual ly happened is a mystery. but says sorne| confirmation of the rumor is given by fire statement that "De Valera now has no governing part in the republican army
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
COLLINS SEES PROBABILITY
 OF CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND

declares There is Little Doubt That British Troops Will bs Used to Restore Order Unless There is an Immediate
 Change in the Tactics of Certain of the People"-
 Train Holdups and Attempts to Prevent Pro-Treaty Meetings Continued Sunday-CaIs Upon De Valera td Consider Where His Language is Huryng the Nation4
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR
 HAS ARRIVED AT GENOA

Genoa. April 9.-The American annhas- sador. Richard Washburn Child arrived here today for the conference. He is ac- companied by Mrs. Child, who is complete
 ly recovered from her recent illness, and ccontinued on Last Page, Col. Four)
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

of civil war the British win return to restore the order which the Irish peo- pie have shown themselves unable to preserve"
 Mr. Collins concluded by again aD- pealing to De Valera 70 pause and con- sioer where his language which @ ba- ing translated into acton, is hurryiHs the nation"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
WHILE
 6 MAKING A RADIO PHONE

Dotro:t. AIieh.. April 9-fWAiie building an aerial for q radio phone Homer P Crane Of Royal Oak, be:Feit suburb, drel.7ed one of the wires fe was string ing Reresa a high tensiea BeFvsF wifa asti was instantly killed The 6eath is the first radio fatality on record here,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
OBITUARY,
Fna mas Hnnmina

FfaelsRsaeis. \. j.. April e.-Fhemaa Cumming, faF tniFt5==ave years q justice Of the neaee. 8ad ERewn to eveEFaae iH {ais ieiRitY as ths rLitia Iudge.n died. ts= day at his heine here. He was 8s years of aRe-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Tine iswiF PsfeHpiRe Is eh the Tun in NeYa seetis, with Frank J, D. BarnIum of AHhaReiis ReYai \. s., hot on it's trail, On the gFeHHd tilat the rsFeupine js de- stFaYing the feFest, baFHjua has offered a bounty Ser the destruction ef the seiHy peast.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Secretary Denby announced he had ordered naval radio stations closed to pribeio use for broadcasttng speeches. lectures or any other form of non-official communication exoartlng musical pro- grams to be picked by radio telephone.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Hearing on the application of the New
 York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. to be represented by a director on the Boston and Maine railroad, was adjourn ed Saturday by Federal Judge Mayer un- til May 12:
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10
BRIEF TELECRAMS

Walton Ferguson, widely known in fin- ancial circles in the east, died at his home in Stamford, Conn, in his eightieth year.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

The laest kink to develop in the prohi- bftionN enforcement, involving disagree ment between the war ddoartment and the prohibition unit over legal Jurisdiction in the Panama Canal zone may have to be passed along to President Harding for untangling.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

The Philadelphia board of education is worrying little' about a question that has agitated other communities, whether school teachers will be permitted to bob their hair if they desire.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

One workman was killed and seven se- verely injured by 2 terrific explosion in a tunnel connected with the Whitingham (Vermont) dam of the New England Power company.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against Higgins. Hayden com pany Boston, stock brokers without exchange membership. by four creditors alleging claims of S4173.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Leslie M Folsom, until recently owner of one of the largest department stores in Manchester. N. H., shot himself through the head at his home, dying instantly.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Duck hunters returned to- Westmore- land, N. H., reported that Kenneth Bundy. IS years old. was accidentally killed by the discharge of his own shot-g1n as he was about to step into his boat on the Connecticut river.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Direct freight steamship service be- tween Portland, Me, and New York, sus- pended in 1917, will be resumed about July 15.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

An order transferring the coast artil- lery detachment now on duty at Portland, Me, to the defenses of Long Island Sound, was issued at headquarter of the First Army Conps area.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Civilian employees of the navy yard at Chalestown, the destroyer base at Squan tun and the arsenal at Watertown gath cred In a mass meeting on the Boston common to protest against curtaitment of their operations.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

A huge athletic stadium to seat at least 75, ,000, will be erected in Philadelphia for the Sesquie-Centennial exposition in 1926.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Frank W. Dickinson, B, former mayor and one time state senator from Spring field. Mass. died at hospital in St. Pet ersburg, Fla.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

The death is announced of James Sin clair Taylor McGowan, first labor prem fer of New South Wales.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

A Central News dispatch from Rome, dated last Friday. recounts an attempted attack on CardinalVicar Pompilj by an American dressed as a priest"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Martin Carey, vice president of the Standard Oil company died Saturday in hospital in St. Augustine, Fla.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

a number injured in a tornado which struck Lawton, Okla, early Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

The fishing industry in the maritime provinces of Canada wiu be conducted on a greater scale this season than in any year since the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-10

Three of the four men arrested at gun point in Boston while attempting to dis pose of bonds valued at s52S,00O were being held as fugitives from justice pend ing the arrival of officers from Aurora, III.