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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
BAD YEAR FOR TOBACCO
GROWERS OF CONNECTICUT

Hartford, Feb. s.-The past year was
one of the worst ever experienced by the
tobacco growers of Connecticut, said
President John R. Stewart of Windsor,
In his opening address at the thirty
ninth annual meeting Of the New. Eng
land Tobacco Growers association at
the Y. NJ. C. A. 1t cost a large amount
Of money to raise the 1921 crop. he con-
tinued. and the conditions in the coun-
try had affected the sale of the crop up
to the present time. so seriously that
sales up to this date had been practi-
cslly negligible.
Treasurer Harry W. Case OF Tariff
vile reported balance on hand of
s1S.6s at the beginning Of the associa-
ton year and receipts of ss55.53, max
ing total of s1.o74.o1. Orders paid
totalled s974ss leaving balance a;
this date of See.63.
The balance in the savings banks ac-
count Is s500.Ts.
Howard F. Russell OF Sufield wa,
elected president by acciamation. follow.
irg his nomination by former President
Howard A. Middleton Of Broad Brook.
The other officers were reelected, al
by acclsmation as follows: Vice presi
dent, F. L. Whitmore, tSunderland
Mass. secretary, William H. Ackley
East Hartford treasurer Harry "
| Case, Tariffville.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09

amount greater in value than such as
are handled by it for members"
This IL was alleged makes Il irnpos-
sible for cooperative associations TO be
stolen" by a group Of individuals who
merely by declining 70 admit new mem
hers resolve themselves into a closed
cored Corporation. Without the amend
ment. the group would be able according
TO senators. to engage in competitive
trade, buyiug other farmers products 10
an unlimited extent The amendment
limits any association TO the handling Of
the commodities OF non-members SO that
what was described as a throttle Of To-
cal business could not he obtained.
Other important provisions Of the bin
prescribe that no member Of the asso-
citation may have more than one vote
in directing its activities regardless OF
the amount Of stock he holds. nor can
any association pay dividends on stock
or membership capital in excess OF 9
per cent. = year. A
With respect 10 the authority grant
ed the secretary Of agriculture 10 con-
troll attempts TO monopolize OF restrain
trade the bin provides that notice Of
charges or alleged violations must be
served on the offending association and
It must he given an opportunity TO de-
fend Itself II found guilty Of charg-
es. the secretary OF agriculture may ar
der the association 10 cease and de-
sist'' and in event OF its failure 10 d.
so the case than may he referred TO ths
federal courts for enforcement ~ the
order and the fling of such DEGREES az
the courts deem equitable.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
RAILROAD BLAMED FOR
INCREASE IN FOREST FIRES

Worcester, Mass, Feb. S.-The rail-
roads of Massachusetts, particularly the
New York. New Haven & Hartford and
the Boston & Albany were blamed today
for a large increase in the number of
forest fires In Massachusetts, last year at
a conference of the fire wardens of Wor
cester county. State Fire Warden NJ. c.
Hutchins criticized. by name, the two
railroads mentioned for a lack Of coop
GRAFTON in trying to prevent forest fires
and said there were more fires along the
lines of these companies than ever be-
fore, due to the fact that the rights of
way were not looked after and the nee
essary care was not given to locono-
tives He said on the other hand the
Boston & Maine and the Central YER
mont have reduced the forest fires along
their line to the minimum, He said:
There seems to be but one solution.
Some folks believe they are putting
something over on us or else there is a
| lack OF efficiency among railroad en-
| rloyes. One New Haven locomotive set
| eight ffes on one run last-spring. One
OF these fires cost the road nearly $685.
! 900"
State Commissioner of Conservation
+! William A. L. Bazeley said the number
| of ires reported last year was 24s9, that
| 2s,221 acres were burned over, the cost
| of extinEuishing the fires was ss4(o65
and the damage was approximately
| s131,7so which does not take into ac-
count the real damage done the forest
| growth,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
SOLDIERS BONUS WOULD CALL
FOR ssSo.eooooo TAXES YEARLY

Washington. Feb. s.-A tentative es-
innate Of ,s5o.ooo yearly as the
amount of special taxes that must be
laid to finance the cash feature Of the
proposed soldier bonus legislation was
made today at an executive session OF
majority members Of the house ways
and means committee. The exact amount
that is to be determined upon and the
sources from which 1t must come viii be
taken up tomorrow by a subcommittee
headed by Chairman Fordney. 4
Committeeman said it was not the In
tertion to rely upon any part either Of
the interest or principal OF the British
or other foreign debts In connection with
the bonus. They said that snmefhine
around s55o.n0n.oo0 a year would take
care of the cash payments to be made
over the two and one-haH years period
beginning January 1. 1928. ard that the
finding OF definite and certain sources
from which to obtain this amount was
their immediate concern.
The first question before the tax SUBJ
committee will be that ot deciding
whether the total amount Of tax revenue
is to come from q limited group oi
sources or whether the taxes will he
spread over a wide field so as to make
the burden as Hight as possible on thos,
who have TO pay. Tt was said that there
were two schools Of thought In the com
mittee on this Question. Some members
emphasize that Il would he the purpose
to so arrange the tax program as to in
terfere as little as possible with the re
covery of business.
| There was said 10 be a drift Of senti
ment in the committee for tax Of pos
sibly one cent gallon on gasoline an6
also a levy on the transfer Of stocks ant
| bonds. These are only two Of scor'
| Of suggestions and<it was made plail
that there had been no decision as Il
these or any others.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
MANIFESTO To PEOPLE
OF NORTHERN IRELAND


Belfast. Fsh s.-(By the A. P)-sir
lsrez Craig. pfeunier Of Ulster. issued a
ranifesto TO ths people Of Northern Ire
land this afternoon declaring the British
government was Responsible for today's
kidnapping outrages becsuse Of its denu5-
Hizstion Of the Spscial constsbufary fol-
lowin- the irish truce.
The kldnari-ins INCIDENTS OF today, de-
r ~si Sir James. would ytreng,t hen tne
: - =sr7 ris tlterninasion that @.whsf I
e. hss she holds"
The manifesto follows:
7 have received with grave concern
and deep regret news Of incursions into
the territory Of Northern Ireland by
armed bands Of the Irish republican
army. send deepest sympathy to this
relatives of those murdered and compli'
ment most highly the various constabu-
larry forces who so promptly rose TO thu
pecas on and displayed great gaalantry
70 rid cur borders Of the enemy.
Had the British government shown
courage and prescience this would neyei
have occurred. place the responsibility
on their shoulders for having demobiiize6
he sDecial constabulsry in consequence
~ the truce. / would have returned al
once had II not been necessary for me ID
iske prompt and vigorous steps on thi,
rae 70 ensure that such an outrage or
the people on Ulster cannot again bt
Perpetrated and that those of our people
who were carried across the border are
speedily returned to their homes.
I may he relied upon to back up ev.
sry individual IN whatever steps are CON
sidered wise to support our authorities
and have arranged for the immediate
distribution Of arms necessary 70 sprotecl
our border Every help will he given
and ] reiterate my firm determination. al
Rnnouneed to Mr.. Lloyd George Monday
hot 70 surrender any portion Of our ter,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
NOT AN EMPLoyE OFF NEW HAVEN
ROAD KILLED LAST MONTH

New Haven, Feb. a.-The New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad went
through the month of January without
having an employe killed. said state
ment issued tonight by F. w. Mitchell,
supervisor Of safety and examinations
on the New Haven system. This was
the third time the 900 employees of the
railroad passed through an entire month
without fatal injury.
The bureau of safety Of the New Ha-
ven road was organized in 1914. There
were 326 persons killed on the railroad $
property in 1913. In, 1921 there were
40 killed, making decrease of 81 per
cent in fatal accidents since the estab-
lishment Of the bureau. In 1913 there
were go employees killed as against S5
last year, decrease Of 81 per oent.
The reclllessness of automobile driv-
ers does much to swell the number OF
railroad accidents, says the statement.
In 1921 there were 81 attomobilists kill
ed and 80 injured at grade kcrossings Of
the New Haven road. The records show
that during the year III automobiles
were driven through gates and into this
sides of passing trains, resulting In ten
deaths and as iniurirA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
MERGER OF OIL COMPANIES
WITH 81, ,oeo, ,ooe,ooo CAPITAL

New York Feb. s.-Filing Of the char
ter of the Shell Union Oil company at
Dover Del. today marks the final chap
ter In the merger of the Union Oil com
pany Of Delaware with the Shell Trans
port and Trading company as ratified
by shareholders Of tfh corporations in
November, 1921.
The Incorporation makes effective an
oil producing refining and shipping cor
poration with potential capital Of one
billion dollars. It embraces the various
properties, including oil fields owned By
the Union Oil company Of Delaware and
the latter's holdings of the Union OIL
company Of California on the one hand
and the American properties of the Roy
al DTtch-Shell Transport company on
the other.
The merger agreement provided for the
organization sot a consolidated company
with 100000 shares of no par value
Y per cent. to be owned by Shell Trans
port interests and the remaining % per
cent. by Union Oil.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
Fire on Roof of tIlf
Treasury BIZ s 4lg
Gordon Of Marines and Secret
Service Men Guarded Ma
tons Treasure.

Washington. Feb. s.-Blazing seaffold-
ing and repair materials accompanied by
the explosion. of barred 81 kerosene,
on the roof of the treasury building
threatened the structure for half an hour
late today, until the fire was brought
under control. with nearly every engine
company in the downtown section in ac-
ton. blueprint laboratory and small
contractors shack on the roof were de-
stroyed Treasury officials estimated
that the damage was slight.
The millions of dollars OF the nations
treasure stored In the building was
guarded by a Gordon of United States
marines and secret service men
No one was injured and no valuable
hlueprints were destroyed, it was said.
The roof has been under repair for sew
eral months.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
TO ACT AS REPRESENTATIVE OF
PRESIDENT HARDING IN HAITI

Washington. Feb. s.-Brigadier-Gen-
erai John H. Russell. marine, corps To-
fcer of long experience. will leave in a
few days for Haiti; where he will act
as the personal representative of Pres
iGent Harding in an attempt TO clear up
the situation involving American occu-
patton which has beent the basis for
many complaints by natives and others
and for several Investigations
General Russell served as commander
Of the marine forces in the island from
November 1917 to December, 1918, and
again from October. 1919. until ordered
TO Washington for a conference a month
ago. Prior to his service in Haiti he
onrmanded the marine detachment at
Peking. served with the marines in
Guam. Honolulu and Panama and par
ticipated in the American landing at
Vera Cruz
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
LITTLE PROGRESS IN SOLVING
o MYSTERY OF TAYLOR MURDEI

Los Angeles, Feb. s.-Officers irving
to solve the mystery of the murder of
William Desmond Taylor. motion picture
director, here last Wednesday night, re-
ported that they had made but slight
progress in the past "a hours.
The police continued to concentra te
their efforts upon the search for Ed
ward F. Sands, former secretary and
butler for Taylor, missing since Taylor
made a charge of grand larceny against
him last August
The sheriff's office here according to
the deputies working on the case, up to
tonight had wound up at blank wall''
in every step IT had taken. This investi-
cation, It was said. had nothing to do
with Sands
The sheriffs Investigators said they
expected to examine Henry Peavey
houseman for Taylor, in an effort to OBJ
tain corroboration or denial Of certain
ties and that possibly some light would
be thrown on the situa ton by this.
Peavey passed the day assisting Of
hcersNn checking over Taylor's effects al
the apartment where the Staying occur
red
After tn esearch. Captain Adams said
| there had been no letters discovered and
that he never had seen any letters ad-
dressed to TAYLOR with the exception Of
half dozen from the directors former
| wife and daughter. These, he declared
!. had absolutely no bearing upon tn.
! case
While Associated Press Hespatche,
| from Washington announced the navy
department had forwarded to the polict
/ descriptions Of a deserter from the nav!
/ ub ha %An
which was known to have been used b,
| Sands. the police said they had no dt
rect information from the department
They professed anxiety to get the of
fcial description. saying they coult
make good use OF It.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
Death of Admiral
kabaya|na Of Japan
.
Had Been Prominent in Ja-
panese Government Affairs
For Many Years.

Toxic, Feb. 5 (By the A. P.).-Count
Admiral sukenor. Kahayama, a member
Of the japanese privy council and former
minister of war. died at his home here
today at the age of IS years He had
been suffering of cancer for some time.
Count Kabay anna, who was chief of
the naval staff in the Chino-Japanese
war, had been prominent in japanese
governmental affairs, for number of
years.
Like most of Japan's naval leaders. Ad-
mtral kalbayaIna- came from the renowr-
ed province of Satsuuna. He was born in
follower of a feudal lord.
The early part Of Kahayana's career
was passed in the army.
Kaoaysma always was q. student of
naval technique and his special knowledge
made it possible to transfer him from the
army to the navy. His transfer occur
red after he had attained the rank OF
major general The year 1880 found his
ses lord with the rank of rear admiral and
five years later he became vice admiral.
The exploit which won for him ever
lasting Japanese fame occurred in the
Chino-Japanese war, when, because of an
of Wild Boar kaoayanra- A Chinese
| writer applied 1t, and the japanese liked
so well that it has been allowed to
cling to the distinguished officer as a fit
ting summary of a bod act
In the height OF the battle OF the Vel
low sea- Ksbayama, who was then chief
Of naval staff, suddenly appeared on the
scene In smaii transport call the seik-
yo- Maru- Seeing the Jal7anese warship
| Hiyei in danger from the shell fire of the
Chinese wsrship Teiyen. Kabayama start
ed for the Teiyen at full speed TO ram
her. The Tetyen got away. but Ksbaya-
ma saved the Hiyef as well as a 'Japs ness
gurboat. His act contributed greatly tc
Japans victory in the battle. Also its
| dramatic quality attracted the attention
| OF the entire world. The sdnirars ser
vices in the war with China won him tn,
| title Of count from the court Of Japan.
| In later life he became governor gen
| eral OF Formosa and served both as minis
ter Of education and minister Of home af
fairs His last years were spent as
member Of the privy council.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
OBITUARY


Hartford. Conn. Feb. s.-Thonas S.
Weaver, superintendent of Hartford
schools for many years and former news
paoernan of prominence in this section of
the state, died suddenly early this morn
ing Of heart trouble.
Mr.. Weaver had been superintendent
of schools since June, 1900, and was a
park commissioner and former president
of the board of park commissioners. He
suffered recurring attacks of heart tro'T5le
during the night. hut was apparently bet
ter shor+ time before his Heath
He 48ss born in Willimantic. February
). 1S45s~a son of William L. Weaver, then
editor OF the WiHimantic Journal He
learned the printers trade in the office
of the Journal, entering the office at the
age of IA years. He was with the palqer
eight years and for a short time lis ed
itor In 1857 he went to Worcester,
Mass. and for several years was con
snected with the Worcester Daily Press
In 1878 he assumed the position Of tel
egraph editor and paragraph writer on the
New Haven Register, and was with the
paper four years He assumed the posi-
ton of special writer on the Boston Globf
In 1889, but remained there only a few
months. He then became editorial writer
on the Hartford Post which position hs
held eight years His health becoming
i1rs-aired he resigned and assumed th'
etiitorship of the WHlimatic Journal.
Mr. Weaver joined the city staff Of tn
Hartford Courant in 1892 and Remained
with that paper until his appointment a.
superintendent of schools. In the lattel
position, he rad attained prominence, be
ing well known throughout the state.
Mrs. Weaver died two years ago. Their
are three children. E1bert L. Weaver, Mar!
L. Weaver and John \. Weaver, an
Hartford. also four grandchildren.
| Mr. Weaver was president OF the hoar'
Of trustees Of the -Watkinson Farm schoo'
member of the Windsor Avenue Congresa
tional church Of B. H. Webb Council
Royal ~.Arcanum. and Of the Ancient Or
| der of United Worknen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
IRISH GOVT TCA[LED upon TO
RELEASE KIDNAPPED men

Renewal of Unrest Caused by Taking Of Prisoners Across the
Border From Usser-British Troops Are Act in Sup
port of Civil Authority in Northern Ireland in Defense
of the Existing Frontier Until New One is Established
kidnapping May Create New Breach Between North
ern and Southern IreIand-Michae Collins Says Out
break Not Due to Boundary Dispute But to Fear Of
Fate of Prisoners in Londonderry Under Sentence Of
Death
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
HUSBAND KILLS WIFE IN
PRESENCE OF FIVE CHILDREN

Newport r. /, Feb s.-Mrs Mary
Brownell was shot and killed at her
home in Portsmouth today. surrounded
by five small children. Adolpfus Brown
ell. her husband, was arrested and ar
raigned on charge Of murder. He was
committed to jaiD without bail. Elder
children told the police that their father
had, not been working and resented the
efforts of their mother to have him seek
employment
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
LABOR TROUBLE FIGHT
RESULTS IN FATALITY

Iorkv1ne. O., Feb. Sat least oDe
man was killed and a number Of others
injured in a fight this morning at the
plant of the Wheeling Steel corporation
here. The plant resumed operations yes
tertlay. after being shut down since last
July, when the company and the Anal
gamated Association Of Iron. Steel and
Tin Workers were unable TO reach an
agreement
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
NINETY DAY CRUISE on THE
LOOKOUT FOR ICEBERGs

New York Feb CBy the A P.).-Ths
stannch little cutter Seneca of the United
States coast guard sails today on the hrri
leg of a ninetydsy vigil among the berg
infested waters off Newfoundland and
the Grand Banks
She will look out for the berEs which.
breaking from the immense foes Of the
North Atlantic travel southwark az this
season to menace ocean traffic.
The Seneca is equipped with instru>
ments for sighting beFgs. for detecting
their presence by changes in water tenn
perature for taking soundings in the re-
gions where bergs are found. and for
broadcasting warnings by radio.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
ASKS WARRANTS FOR
PROHIBITION AGENTS

Bridgeport. Feb. s-Frank Klimas~
zewski of Milford today requested his
attorney, Judge o. NJ Platt. to have war
rants sworn out for the five prohibition
enforcement agents and three Milford
policemen who. under Capt. ]. Emo Of
Hartford. Tuesday night attempted 10
raid krmaszewskis home in a search for
liquor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
BRITISH STEAMER AFIRE
AND IN SINKING CONDITION

Key West Fla. Feb S.-The British
steamer Coyiet, bound from lAvondale
for New Orleans was abandoned afre
and in a sinking condition tonight II
miles southwest Of Sand Key. The
crew was picked up by the steamer So
roca and will be taken to Savannah.
Other vessels which answered distress
calls from the Coylet returned here to-
night Ths Coyiet registered 1921 tons,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
ANCILLAEY RECEIVERS FoR
THE LoCoMoBILE COMPANY

Philadelphia, Feb. s-Anciuary re-
ceivers for the Locomobiie company to
take charge of assets in the Philadelphia
Jurisdiction were appointed by the fed
era1 district court today. They are E.
H. sHavens. president of the company.
appointed by the Connecticut court, and
W. s. Horner, Philadelphia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
PROMISES TO 10 ITS UTMOST

London, Feb. (By the A. P.).-
Michael Collins. head of the provisional
government Of Southern Ireland replied
tonight to the British governments rep
reservations concerning the kidnappings
in Northern Ireland. He said these had
been due to apprehensins regarding the
men under sentence of death at London
derry, but that the provisional govern
ment was tdoing its utmost to ensure
the safe return to their homes of those
kidnapped
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
FIFTEEN ARRESTS MADE FOR
KIDNAPPING IN ULSTER

Belfast. Feb (By the "A PA
large number of the leading unlonists OF
Counties Fermansgh and Tyrone. in the
Ulster area were kidnapped from their
homes early today and taken to unknown
Continued on Page Seven, Col. Four)
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
"McoNsHINE wHIsKEYr
REMOVES INK STAINS

New Haven, Feb. s.-Moonshine
whiskey" that removes ink from hard
wood ioors was gift to Fred Kings
ton local broker. today. Kingston while
moving into new Office, spilled large
bottle of black ink on the new floor. MOI
having ink-remover convenient, he tried
the whiskey which had been preserted
him. The said "whiskey" removed the
ink, the stains, and bleachaA larEe
white spot IN thA floor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09

rdtory except with the consent Of myself
and our Ulster government
This series of dastardly outrages
will never be forgotten; it merely
strengthens our determination that what
Ulster has she holds
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09
MEMORIAL TO RoosEyELT
ON ANCoN HILL. PANAMA

Panama, Feb. s-The erection of a
perma1enf memorial to Theodore Roose-
welt on Ancon Hill was begun today. The
memorial consists of the letters "T r.
In stone and cement, each letter fifty
feet high and forty-fve feet wide, with
periods five feet square.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09

because Of an outbreak of inhuenzs
among the inmates. the Connecticut state
prison at Wethersfieid has been closed to
the public by the prison officials
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09

Old Saybrook.-The Holy Name society
of st Johns church held It's annual
meeting Sunday. Forty members were
present Seven new members we're 70
ceived.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09

Boy Scouts inducted Mayor FitzGersId
OF New Haven into their ranks with
ceremonies at city hall.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09

Snclt fishing through the Ice on Lake
Chanaplain has attproximated an industry
this winter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-09

Hearings on vsrfous bills relating t.
daylight saving were begun by the
Massachusettg legislative committee ON
legal affairs.