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Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
HIUSE VOTES TO DEPoRT
 ALIEN LIQUOR LAW VIOLAToRS

Washington, April 5.-By a vote of more than three to one the house late to- day passed and sent to the senate a biil authorizing the deportation of aliens convicted in state or federal courts on charges of having violated the narcotic and Volstead acts.
 Described by prohibition advocates as a step toward better law enforcement, and characterized by Representative Ora ham. Pennsylvania, ranking republican on the judiciary committee. as "a mon strous piece of legislation" the bill as presented by the immigration committee stood up against all attacks.
 A motion to recomnit so that the pro vision relating to conviction in state courts might be eliminated was defeated and the measure was put through as framed. 222 to 73.
 Representative Walsh, republican, Mas sachusetts a member of the judiciary committee. which wrote the original Vol stead act and who offered the motion to recomniit, declared he believed now as then that the enforcemeRt law was made too drastic at the start.
 Warning was sounded to prohfbitonists by many members including Represent atfve Mann republican. Illinois, veteran of the house, that they were going too far, that there was danger of dfsruptlnS the whole system of law enforcement anG that jurors would be unwilling to con yict thosa who ought to go to jail. if il also meaSt deportattcn-
 There were many references to the An ti-Saloon league and Wayne B. Wheeler its general counsel. Representative Hlli republican, Maryland, charged that "thC American bootleggers' union" and the lea que were standing hand in hand nac fighting under one banner to get the alier bootlegger out Of business. MT. WalsE said that MT. Wheeler could not be classet by the bootlepgers as an enemy since "ht is the man who has made it possible fol them to ply their trade"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
PRoBsT CASE TO BE TAKEN
 TO STATE DEPARTMENT

New York, April 5.-The case of Au- gust Probst, formerly butler at the Rolling Rock club, Ligonier Pa. held at Ellis Island on a charge of having en- tered the country illegally and likely to become a public charge. will be carried to the state department by the minister from Sutherland to the United States, Bernard Sander. his attorney. stated to- day on returning from Washington. He said he had a conference with the min Ister and had been given assurance that the facts would be laid before Secretary Hughes. ?
 The attorney also stated that two ali- enists Dr. A. A. Brill. professor of psy- chiatry in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Dr. Menas Gregory. of Bellevue hospital. had agreed to exam inc Probstis sanity and that he would abide by their decision. The lawyer made charges to District Attorney Banton today that three private detectives had tapped telephone wires in the home of Max Zimmerman. a friend of Probst thereby learning the buffers where abouts. He said he would seek warrants for their arrest.
 The hearing at Ellis Island by a spe- cial board of inquiry was postponed un- til tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
COAL STRIKE CAUSE LAY
 OFF OF 1000 D. 6 II. EMPLoYES

Albany, N. T., April 5.-A lay-off of more than one thousand employees due to decrease In business because of the coal miners strike. was. announced by General Manager J. T. Loree, of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad today. Already there has been a reduction in the working force and the taking off of a number of trains on the Pennsylvania division, it was announced.
 The coal industry, the general man aSer said in statement, furnished more than fifty per cent. of the roads traffic The reduction in the working force, he added will affect principally the men in the train service, shops, car repairs and round-houses.
 No Change in Wyoming Valley.
 Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 5.-The an- thracite mine suspension in this valley showed no change today.
 One of the results of the strike has been a pronounced increase in the de- mand for fshermen's licenses and hun dreds of mine workers are outftting preparatory to the opening of the trout season.
 Operators Considering Nolan Invitation. Pittsburgh, Pa, April 5.-The Pitts burgh coal producers association to- | day considered the invitation of Chair man Nolan of the house labor commit tee to the proposed meeting of oper- ators of the central competitive field and the United Mine Workers in Wash : ington, April 10, for a discussion of the ! coal strike. It was decided that an answer would be sent to MT Nolan to- morrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
CROss-EXAMINATIO OF
 SHIPPING BOARD CHAIRNANl

Washington. April 5.-cross-exzzulaed continuously for three hours by two dem- ccratlc members Of the house merchant marine committee. as to operations of ths shi ting board and de>ails of the admln-s- trations plan to build up a merchant Eua rine. Chairman I-asi.er at todaya session of the joint congressional hearings on fhs ship subsidy bill predicted that f tlsi measure was enacted @ privately rE-.t4 American merchant f0et 0f T,50e.I1s s tons would De on tho seas within a Ehoft time" Such a feet, he ssid. w0ud bs sll fcient to carry haH Of the foreign com merce to the United States.
 The session was devoted entirely t3 cross-exanination of the chairman bY Representative BriErs TeEas and navis Teunesse. So persistent vas the Tounez- see democrat in his questioning that a- one juncture Mir. Dasker fared up w4lh ar inquiry as to whether Afr. Davis vas .ry ing to get information as to the merchan' marine. or was holding a terminal trll ''
 Cross-examina1ion Of Mir LaszeT is eE- pected to continue tomorrow. Thus tzr. no questions have been asked him by any of the senators partici5ating In the hear lngs. or by any of the republicarz Of the house committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
GUssIE HUMAN FOUND
 GUILTY OF PERJURY

New York April 5.-Bighteen year old Ciisgie Humann was convicted by a su- r-cmc court jury in Long Island City late today os perjuring herself in testimony given at the trial Of Joseph Libasci for them urder of Harry Garbe last October
 she was returned 10 jail and Justice -vir announced he would sentence Ter Monday.
 Mor.ime- ]. wohl. defense counsel de voted his summation almost entirely to & Diou fc- sympathy because of the de f-ndRnts condition az an eScectant moth -r of @ child by L!bsasci, who IS now serv- inr @ .0-year term after confessing to the iu1rler.
 "wha; has th!s child done to be born in sluT" asked Mir. WohL
 District Attorney Wallace declared that f was the first time n q years that he had becn unable GO ind any defense set uD against which al argument could be made.
 "If yor allow this appeal fer sympathy rr rtits defendarts attorney to affect you" r- Gccilred We may as well close up the rF.rict attorncy's office the criminal .I.frts. a-d The jais"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
SENATE TO VOTE FRIDAY ON
 INCREASE OF FEDERAL JUDGES


 Washington. April 5.-An agrgement vas made by the senate today to vote finally next Friday on the bill to oreaze e. score more Of federal judges. This waa followed by the defeat on a tie vote of an amendment offered by Senator Fletcher. democrat, Florida. to authorize an additional judge for the southern Flor !da district.
 Without a record vote the senate then adopted an amendment by Senator Reed, democrat. Missouri. 10 authorize an ad- ciflouai judge for the western district of Missouri
 Senator Reed, in urging his amendment 7rrsa1ted statements by the present Mis- scuri federal judges as to the congestion cf business there and as to the necessity Tor an extra judge.
 Senator Frelinghuysen. republican Ssw Jersey just before the senate ad- .1urned untu tomorrow. presented an anendnent for a fourth judge for New Jersey. He sU'omitted requests of the New Jersey Bar association for an addi- ticnal judge and statistics regarding the iIF-er number of important cases pend ing In New Jersey where corporation lit igaticn. it was said. had increased court work greatly.
 Discussion today was principally on the Fletcher a-nendment. which was lost 9 to if Senator Fletcher announced. howev- rr. that he would renew his amendment '1ter.
 Senators Fletcher and Trammell. of Florida, both urged the senate to author .Ee the additional Florida judge. declar- .n- that business in South Florida war runted another judge. Chairman Nslsol T of the Judiciary committee and Senator Cuu-uirs spoke gainst the Fletcher E-nendnent. Senator Nelson declaring that tEe judge for the northern Florida district spent most or his time assisting federal s-dEes in New York. Senator Nelson F-Egested that the two Florida districcs be couotnsd to make both judges "at la-us" or that the st5Te's population and bushes be req Dortioned
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
OIL STOCK PROMOTERS
 USED MAILS TO DEFRAUD

New York. April 5.-seven firms. hvo men and one woman. have been indicted by a federal grand jury for using tho mails to defraud in connection Tiid sales of Century Consolidated on com pany stock. f was diBclosed today when the indictments. returned Eecretiy lat week, were unsealed.
 The individuals indicted were Cora Stetson Butler, Dixie L Peter1- Walter B. Clark, Bonewitz Dawson. ErneEt & Philips and Mark s. Mattsews-
 The Century Consolidated oh company Is a Delaware corporation. win head quarters in this city.
 Besides the Century Consolidated or company. the following corporations were indicted:
 Hercules on company. Queen oii com pany, Granger Oil company. Ranger Pe- troleum company. Shannon Petroienlz company and Acme Finance corporstor- The indictment alleges that rhe Gen. tury Consolidated, which has capital stock of sIO .O00. 900. was formed as the result of a merger designed 70 enah.e th< promoters to launch a gigantic rtocE seihg ing campaign
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06

.4e IS believed to have been on in- cerd-ary origin.
 Mail and Newspapers Burned
 Dundalrk Louth. Ireland, April b. All the Belfast newspapers were taken from train here this morning and burn ed. 4 large amount of mail, including parcels destined for Dublin and points iR Southern Ulster, also were burned.
 Cattle Driven From Ranch
 Dublin. April 5.-One hundred men to- day drove off a large number of cattle from a grazing ranch near Garrick-on- Shannon This is the second incident of it's kind this week.
 Whiskey and FoOdstuffs Seized
 Mullingar, Ireland, April 5.-A freight train was held up here last night by a group of men who carried off several bar rels of whiskey and large quantities of foodstuffs bearing labels of Belfast man ufacturers. The foodstuffs were distrib- uted among the poor.
 Castle Seized by MutInOus Soldiers
 Dublin, .Aplfl 5.-Lenahoy Castle in alway, formerly occupied by British aux iliaries was today taken over by irish re- publican army troops under Commander Turke. The garrison numbering ten me" offered no resistance, some remaini' / with the republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
LEWIS SAYS COAL STRIKE
 IS BEING EXTENDED

New York, April 5-John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, established temporary strike headquar- ters in New York today, to await the outcome of the house labor committees invitation to bituminous coal operators to join the miners in wage scale con- ference at Washington, D. C.
 While awaiting further advice from Congressman Nolan. chairman of the house committee, MT. Lewis announced he would attempt to hasten negotiations for settlement of the anthracite strike, through the miners and operators sub committee on wage contract negotiations in session here.
 Referring to reports from Washing ton that operators of Ohio and Indiana already had sent telegrams to Mr. No- Ian declining to meet with the miners MT. Lewis said:
 T have not received any official noti- 1cation that the operators refused the invitation. I can only reaffirm our will ingness to negotiate with them at any time"
 MT. Lewis appeared well pleased with the attitude taken by the congressman toward his presentation of the miners case, and expressed a belief that the workers had established their sincerity of purpose at the hearings in Washing ton
 Whatever may be the reply of the op- orators to Congressman Nolan's propos- al, the miners will continue to keep their maintenance men in the mines, in &C., cordance with the pre-strike agreement, MT. Lewis said
 Although reports were too incom olete to indicate to what extent the 10U 900 non-union miners had joined the walk out, he asserted "the strike is rapidly being extended into non-union terri tory.
 Miners delegates to the sub-commit- tee on wage scale negotiations today con- tinued to present data in support of their claims for 20 per cent. increase for contract men and a minimum wage of S5.20 day for straight time work ara
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
TESTIMONY BY ARBUCKLE
 IN HIS OWN DEFENSE

San Francisco, April 5.-Roscoe Ar buckle testifying in his own defense to- day, declared that an act of mercy and not of evil intent toward Miss Virginia Rsppe precipitated him into the difficult ties leading to a manslaughter charge against him as result of her death.
 q found Miss Rappe i'll on the floor of my bath" he said in describing incl dents of the hotel party. T asked her if I could he,p her and carried her to bed. Later I told the other guests that she was i'll. Still later l called physl- clan to attend her"
 He explained that he came to San Francisco two days before the party purely for pleasure"
 T had a new car to try" he said.
 He denied acquaintance with several guests at the party but Miss Rappe, he. said. he had known for five years He also denied acquaintance with Jess Nor gard who testified that while he was wanchman at Culver City Motion Studio. Arbuckle attempted to bribe him with a "fettul of greenbaclSs' for the key to Miss Rapoe's room at the studio.
 At the behest of his counsel. Arbuckle detailed the incidents of the party, say ing he had no knowledge that Miss Rapne was in his room when he entered to 6rass for another engagement. He acknowledged the presence Of much H. quor and his appearance in pajamas and iounging robe.
 The only threat, vocal or otherwise, at the party was uttered by himself when he told Mrs. Banibina Maud Del mont to Shut up or I will throw you out of the window" he said adding that 1t was made because she ouDosed his ef- | forts to aid the suffering Miss Rappe. He 1 told of assisting a hotel attache to car l rv Miss Ranpe into another room where she could receive better attention. ! Arbuckle said that although he knew Miss Rapne to he unconscious he went to the hotel ball room after the pawy | and danced until after midnight. Arbuckle's testimony occupied three hours the cross-examination consuming two-thirds of that time. The witness was dressed In sombre blue. He smiled as he took the stand. but appeared bored at some points in the cross examination
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
FORTUNE TELLER CUTET
 FORFEITED BOND OF $S,500

New Haven, April 5.-Reading the stars above the Atlantic ocean on a steamer Europe bound was the prefer ence of Abdul Cutet, State street star gazer and fortune teller, to facing a dis agreeable destiny at the hands of Judge Avery in the superior court yesterday. When Abdul's name was called in the court fOl trial on a charge of misconduct in seventeen counts, the only answer was the eloquent silence of his $3 800 bond. It was then explained to Judge Avery that Cutet and his wife, who had brought suit for divorce and alimony had compromised with each other and left for far shores, sacrificing the SS.5o0 in the hope of happiness together in an other cline.
 Cutet, born in Egypt forty years ago, came into public notice during the do- mestic difficulties of Charles s. Mellen, former New Haven road president. At that time it was said that Mrs. Mellen had consulted him as an oracle. Recent ly Cutet was arrested and held on charges of misconduct, preferred by his wife and by the Civic Protective associa- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
CONCERT GIVEN BY RADIO
 FOB PASSENGERS ON TRAIN

Binghamton, N. Y. April 5.-What was described by railroad officials as the first concert to be given for passengers on a railroad train was heard today by approximately four hundred passengers aboard a special Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train which has been equipped with radio apparatus.
 The passengers were treated to d con- cert by Cornell university as they were leaving Ithaca and another by the Gen. eral Electric company of Schenectady be- tween Ithaca and Owego
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
LAWRENCE STRIKERS ARE
 BECOMING IRRITABLE

Lawrence, Mass, April 5.-A marked change in the temper of the striking tex tile weavers was evident this afternoon as the strike in protest against a wage cut of 20 per cent in seven Lawrence mills concluded its tenth day. Previous ly the strikers and their sympathizers had appeared in good humor. but today crowds gathered in front of the lower Pacific mills and elsewhere displayed aa irritable attitude.
 Several minor disorders took place in the evening. but prompt action by the police prevented serious outbreaks NH officials sent their workers home at i7- regular hours tonight in an attempt ;c escape the picl1ets. but whenever a group of workers appeared hundreds of pickcts ran to the gates, shouting and booing.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
ARMED BANDITS ROBBED
 DRUG STORE IN BROOKLYN

New York, April 5.-Three armed rob- bers held up a drug store in Brooklyn tonight as the proprietor, Sachor B. Tetz, and a clerk were counting the days re- ceipts, and escaped with $S,OOO in money and jewelry.
 Tetz resisted the bandits until one of them fired shot at him, which missed Collecting their loot from the cash reg ister and the pockets of the two men, the robbers ran to the street to a waiting automobile. pursued by the druggist. who ernptied his revolver at them. The car quickly disappeared.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
USED AXE ON FAMILY OF SIX,
 THEN SET HOUSE AFIRE

Concordia, Kansas, April 5.-Using the family axe as a weapon someone early today killed Theodore Tremblay, IS, hacked four of Theodore's younger brothers, three probably fatally, injured the father and set fire to the house and barn at the Tre1nolay home near St. Jo- seph. Officers said tonight they were without clues. The elder Tremlblay, a widower, who is only slightly injured could throw no light on the murder.
 The crime was discovered by neigbbors attracted by the blazing house and barn. Four other young children were saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
FOUR CARS OF EXPRESS TRAIN
 DETAILED NEAR CANAAN

Canaan. Conn, April 5.-Four cars of Pittsfeld to New York express train on the New oYrk, New Haven and Hartford railroad were derailed a half mile north of the loca. station late today. The pas scngers were shaken up, but no one was injured The tracks were torn up for more than 200 feet.
 An unlocked switch is believed to have been the cause. The locomotive, tender and a Pullman car remained on the tracks, while two day coaches, the baggage car and the mall car were derailed. The pas sengers walked to the local station and had to wait three hours until another train was provided. The express was in charge of Engineer William Durley of Plttsaeld and Conductor Walter Spencer of New York. Wrecking crews were ordered here from Pittsf1eld and Winsted
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
,ISCRnIINATING EVIDENCE
 IN JANCAREK MURDER CASE

Morristown, N J., April 5.-Hair found on sweater worn by 12 year old Janette Lawrence the night she was killed com pared favorably' with strands taken from the head of Frank Jancarek, on trial for the girls murder, Dr. Albert E.. Edle, a Newark chemist. testified today.
 He could not be sure, however. he said, that the hairs were from the same head.
 He testified also that human blood. stains were found under the handle of a dagger taken from Jancarek's bedroom the day after the girls body was found.
 John Balco, a laborer testified that he met and spoke to Jancarek near the place where the girl was killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
bEvELOPMESFs IN TROUBLE
 AT GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Gloucester. S J.. April civilian yatohcr. v'aus dismissal as teacher of za-ini hy- cua and history at the Glou- rercr Hirr school resulted in a strike Tuesday af ineuaaerH of tho senior and rruhamr-r ci7=rra, tonight advised the
 iuGs is return to .he.r claEses.
 Nasi of fh- pupils. who attended a rr-,,Iur addressed by Mir, Hatcher and aray1r David rd-rEon, indicated they ,-9uid r-turu .u school tomorrow. pend tr =e-r lu af tho board Of education r-iday h5 rh.oh. Mayor Anderson prom ilrf. thsy would Do given Q chance Co rressrt thrir eide ef tho controversy.
 ftataasF, whose suspension followed ttarnpr thht hs had spoken too plainly - recent social hygoHo' lecture, tonight -.r--e--t his denial nt tho mccusEt!ons 0u whieh hs was removed, branding them As an Internal lc' md asking tHst he b- el"rH H Nair hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
OVERWHELMING DEFEAT
 OF DE HARDS" IN COMMONS

London, April 5.-(By The A. PA- Although number of laborites and in- dependent liberals voted withthe "Iie hards," the motion of Sir William Joyn- son-Hicks censuring the governme mt, which was debated in the house of com mons lengthily and accrimoniousIy to- night was overwhelmingly defeated No division was taken on the motion it. self, but the amendment of the coalition unionists was carried 2SS to 95.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
Ss6,9S4.058 INCOME TAX
 COLLECTIONS IN NEW YORK

New York. April 5-Income tax col lections in the New York district for the first quarter of 1922 reached $S6,984,- 958.S7, drop of 35.3 per cent. from the amount received during the correspond ing period of 1921, Collector Bowers an- nounced today.
 He said he expected the percentage tc be maintained throughout the year which would keep New York inside the 37 per cent. slump forecast by Secretary Mellon.
 Collector Bowers estimated income taxes returned here duSng 1922 would exceed $326,OOo 900, compared with a little over $5O5, BOO 900 last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
CROWDS AT FUNERAL OF
 FORMER EMPEROR CHARLEs

Funchal. Madeira. April CBy the A. P).-The heart of former Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary was removed last night. It will be sent Tn a glass jar enclosed in a silver caskst to Austria. The present intention is 10 send the body to Hungary.
 All business was suspended today for the funeral of Charles. Large crowds lined the route of the procession to the church. The local authorities and King Alfonso of Spain sent wreaths to be placed on the casket The floral piece of Alfonso contained a ribbon on wi1ich was inscribed the words From Alfonso XIII to Charles of Hapsburg"
 Former ArchdG,:e Felix. son of Charles and the former Empress Zrta who is ill. was reported today as improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
NO NOTE FROM VATICAN
 TO GENOA CONFERENCE

Rome, April 5.-Vatican officials today said the renort circulated yesterday that Pope Plus SfgT7t address a note to the heads of the delegations to the Genoa conference was without foundation.
 It was said the report might have had its origin in the fact that the pontff fol- lows all such efforts toward solution of world problems and the achievement of peace with intense interest and constant prayers. He has warmly approved of the initiative of the archbishop of Genoa in asking heartfelt prayers by the faith ful throughout the conference delibera- tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-06
CROWD WATCHED PAYMENT OF
 WHEELBARROW ELECTION BET

Hartford. April 5.-Louis Latter. re- publican. today, in payment of an cleo ton bet. trundled Benjamin Kaufman. democrat. in a wheelbarrow along Main street from the tunnel to city hall around the old statehouse and federal building and to Main street again. KaGzman fell out twice during the jour ney - pig crowd followed the pair and cheered Latter on.
 The payment of the bet was the result of yesterdays city election in which the democrats swept the city, ~-.s