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New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
SECRET SERVICE CHIEF DEAD
Capt John Henry, Head of New York
Bureau, Was Man Who Prosecuted
"Lupo, the Wolff

New York, Dec. 2S.-Captain John
Henry, head of the federal secret
service office here and one Of the
country's noted investigators of coun-
terfeiting conspiracies died suddenly
today at his Brooklyn home. He was
54 years old.
He was credited with the successful
prosecution Of "Lupo, the Wolf"
chief figure in q sensational counter
feiting case about nine years ago, and
with the arrest in Cuba and the con-
viction of Louis Edwardo de Shelly
about a year ago In connection with
the printing of spurious 1000 franc
notes of the Bank of France.
Identified with the secret service
for % years, Captain Henry succeed
ed, as head of the New York Office,
William J. Flynn, now chief Of the
railroad administrations detective
bureau.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
RESUSCITATED BY PULMOTOR
Father and Three Children AT 55
Grove Street Have Narrow Escape
From Death BY Gas Early Today.

Felix Kreseski and his three chill
dren were overcome by gas at their
home, at SIS Grove street, this morn
ing and the fire department pulmotor
was called into service to resuscitate
them. DR.. Mann was called and the
four are reported as we'll this morn
ing. About o'clock this morning,
a man came into the police station
and told Sergeant George Kelly that
whole family had been overcome
by gas at 55 Grove street. Chlet
Dame of the fire department was
called and brought the departments
pulmotor to the home. 1t was found
that the three children had recoV-
cred, but 1T was necessary to use the
pulmotor on Mr.. Kreseski.
Kreseski Is unable to account for
the occurrence. Retiring as usual
last night, he saws, he turned out the
gas. 1t is believed that he may have
turned 1t only partly off.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
BISHOPS SON DECORATED
Croix dc Guerre for Bravery
on Field of Battle

Maiden Mass, Dec. 2s.-Edwin H.
Hughes, Jr., of this city, son of
Bishop Edwin H. Hughes of the
Methodist Episcopal church has been
awarded the Crtox de Guerre by the
French government according to
word received at his home here today.
The honor accorded for an act of
heroism on November and when
he faced severe artillery and ma
chine gun fire to remove wounded
comrades from the danger zone At
the time he was attached to q French
ambulance unit.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
SINGLE GROUP OF NATIONS MUST
ACT AS TRUSTEES OF PEACE FOR
ENTIRE WORLD, WILSON DECLARES
EBERT HAASE GOVT.
is LOSING POWER
Crisis In Germany Rapidly Nearing
Point When Cabinet Has
No Authority.

Berlin, Dec. 27, (By Associated
Press. )--Whilc the government con-
tinUeS to deny existence of a crisis,
Developments appear to be rapidly ap-
preaching the point where the Ebert
Haase cabinet no longer will be able
to assert its authority. The Berlin
newspapers reflect the apprehension
pervading all circles. The Vossische
Zeitung, for instance, says that the
six men who sign for the government
calls upon the newly created central
council of soldiers and Workmen to
assume the responsibility.
The Tagcblatt declares it would be
fatal to pin hopes to the national as
sembly as a constituent body or as
one which could repair the damage
now threatening. The Lokal Anzeiger
believes the crux of the situation is
TO be found in the struggle between
the independent socialists and the
SpaTtacus group for control in order
to prevent the meeting of the national
assembly 1t points to the probability
of a repetition of the events of Novem-
Der with the result that the radicals
might constitute a new government
dominated by Georg Ledebour and
DR.. Karl Liebknecht.
Die Freiheit, organ of the indepen-
dent socialists, declares the position of
the cabinet is critical and that it is
unlikely to survive in it's present
methods. The Taeglische Rundschau
says it is highly uncertain that Ebert
and Scheidemann will be able to save
the situation for themselves.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
100 WORKERS DISCHARGED
Cancellation of War Contracts at the
Rockwel1-Drake Corporation Results
In Many Losing Jobs in PIainville.
Especial to the Herald }


Plainville, Dec. 2S.--A great stir
has been caused here by the Rockwell
Drake corporation, branch Of the
Marlin-Rockwell corporation, dis
charging 100 employees. The action
was the result of the cancellation of
orders for light Browning machine
guns by the governm ent. Superinten-
dent Bennett, of the local plant,
stated today that besides the 100 who
were laid off. several more would go
from time to time. Since this coun-
try entered the war the company has
been rushed with war orders and re-
Gently the working hours basis was
changed to three shifts. Thus the
plant was going ID hours a day.
Through the War department new
wage basis was established because of
the demands of the employees.
There is a rumor about the town
that the laying Off was due to a. num-
Der of the workers joining labor
unions and that a special m Getting was
called today to take action. The ru-
NOR, however, could not be confirm ed.
Many local people have been en-
p1oyed here for some time and the ac-
ton taken Will hit many hard. The
industry was a good one and the plant
was to have started in on g. peace
basis to manufacture ball-bearings
and other machine parts.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
LEAGUE Of NATIONS IS
NEEDED, wilson SAYS
Tells British Union Organi-
zation is Necessary to
Maintain Great Victory.

London, Dec. 2S.-President Wilson
at the American embassy today re-
ceived a delegation from the league
of nations union. 1t was headed by
Viscount Grey, former secretary for
foreign affairs, and it Included the
archbishop of Canterbury and Wis.,
count Bryce, former British ambassa-
dor to the United States.
The president in addressing the
delegation, said:
Gentlemen, l am very much COM
plimented that you should come in
person to present this address and l
have been delighted and stimulated to
find the growing and prevailing inter-
est in the subject of the league of ma
tions, not only a, growing interest,"
merely but a growing purpose, which
] am sure will prevail, and it is de-
lightful that members of the govern
ment which brought this nation into
the war because of the moral Obliga-
tions based upon a treaty should be
among those who have brought me
this paper, because on the other side
of the water we have greatly admir-
ed the motives and subscribed to the
principles which actuated the gov
ernment of Great Britain in obeying
that moral dictate.
You have shown what we must
organize, namely, that same force and
sense of obligation, and unless we or
ganize it the thing that we do now
will not stand.
'I feel that so strongly that it is
particularly cheering to know jusc
how strong and imperative the idea
has become. I thank you very much,
indeed. 1t has been a privilege to
see You personally
ST was just saying to Lord Grey
that we had indirect knowledge of
each other and that I am glad TO
identify him. I feel as If I had
met him long ago, and I had the
pleasure of matching minds with Mr..
Asduith yesterday"
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
HARTFORD MAN SELECTED.
Prof. w. H. Worren Going to Take
Charge of School in Holy Land.

Hartford, Dec. 2S.-Professor Will
liam Hoyt WorreIl, mentioned in New
York dispatches today as going to
the Holy Land to assume charge Of a
school in Jerusalem for the Archie
illogical Institute of America, has for
seven years been an instructor at the
Hartford Theological Seminary.
He has n reputation as an Oriental
list, having a practical knowledge of
Arabic in its several dialects. He
was in eastern Mediterranean lands
in 1913 for the study Of these dialects.
He came to Hartford from the Uni
versity Of Michigan where he taught
the Semitic language. He has a degree
from Strassbourg.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
1000 YOUNG MEN WANTED.
Merchant Marine Sends Out Appeal
For Immediate Enrolment.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Imm ediate
need for 2.000 young men to be train
ed for service in the United States
merchant marine was announced to-
day by the shipping board. Because
of the rapid delivery on cargo vessels,
which are now to be manned exclus-
lively by merchant crews, the board
said there was an unusual demand for
men which must be met within a few
weeks.
Of the 1000 men now wanted, 1900
are to take the places of apprentices
lust sent to sea from ships of the
boards Atlantic training squadron
base at Boston and 500 for it's Pacific
training ship at San Francisco.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
STRIKE SITUATION BETTER.
General Electric Co. Employees Send
Delegates to Schenectady.

Pitts11eId Mass Dec. 28.-The
inter-plant committee representing
striking General Electric employees
which has been in Washington for the
purpose of meeting the War Labor
board has now left that city for Sche-
nectady, N. Y, to confer with officials
of the company
David L. Kelvin, secretary of the
local Metal Trades council and a
member of the committee. said in a
telegram received today that "the sit
uation looks bright" Today the local
General Electric company officials
stated that the plant would not close
for the annual inventory as has haan
the custom in the past
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
SPELLACY RESIGNS
Sails for Europe Tuesday as Navy
Department Legal Advisor
MUST SETTLE Big QUESTIONS
America, in Haste to Win, Has Over
looked Numerous Business PreIim-
inaries Which Must Now BE Salts
factorily Adjusted.

Hartford, Dec. 28.--U. S. District
Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy, Of this
city, has rendered his resignation to
Attorney General Gregory. and will
sail Tuesday on the Leviathan for Eu-
rope as legal adviser to Franklin D.
Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the
navy Mr.. Spellacy will be accom-
panied abroad by his wife. It is said
she will be the first woman-except-
ing those engaged i'll war work and
those who are members of President
Wilson's party allowed to cross to
Europe since the United States en-
tered the war.
Many Questions To BE Settled
When Admiral Sims was placed in
command OF the American fleet he
was told to win the war in the short
est possible time. He went ahead to
accomplish that end and necessarily
had to ignore many business prelim-
lnarles that would be observed in
times of peace. AS an instance he
fortified the Azores, which belong to
Portugal, and in building the fortif-
cations he took lands owned by pri-
Vate individuals, and he placed the
big guns on them. Claims for dam
ages of course arose, and similar
claims against the United States navv
in connection with the hospitals it
tablished and the railroads it built.
There are also negligence claims for
personal injuries received bv men in
France and other European countries
employed by the United States navy
beside the clai ms Of foreign govern
ments for land.
Will Land First At Brest.
The navy department has a legal
department in London and a branch
in Paris which will be visited by
Messrs. Roosevelt and Spellacy. They
will land at Brest France, and will be
met by Admiral Wilson who will sup
ply data concerning claims coming
from France and Belgium. After
two days stay at Brest the party will
go to London where they will meet
Admiral Sims and work in connection
with him. Commander John Hancock
goes with the party in the capacity
of paymaster.
Will Be Conc Several Months
Mr.. Spellacy will be abroad several
months. The purpose of sending
him with Secretary Roosevelt Is to
coordinate and centraIize, and as ex-
peditiously as possible adjust all OF
the claims and settle them. This will
necessitate visits to England, Ireland,
Scotland, France, Belgium, Italy,
Greece Spain and Portugal.
Mr.. Spellacy was appointed y. 8.
district attorney June 80, 1915.
Announcement was made today by
Mr.. Spellacy Of the resignation also
of Assistant District Attorney Ray
mond G. Lincoln of this city and Ray
mond Herrick, of Stamford, an as
SiStant.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
IRISH REPUBLIC ANNOUNCED
Sim Fein Council Will Be Set Up IN
Dublin and Call Itself the Irish
Parliament.

London, Dec. 2S.--Posters will ap-
pear in every parish in Ireland today
announcing that the Irish republic
has come into being, says the Ex-
press.
The newspaper adds that the Sim
Feiners, in the recent election, swept
Leinster, Munster and Conaaught.
Seventy members of parliament were
elected by the party but they will not
take their seats. The Express says q
central Sim Fein council will be es-
tablished in Dublin almost immedi-
ately and will call itself the Irish
parliament. If the government or
ders it's disbandment, it is stated, it
will establish itself elsewhere and, if
necessary, move from place to place
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
Indications Are That His Govern
ment Will Have Big Majority
VICTORY FOR COALITION
Arthur Henderson Defeated for Re
election to English Parliament
Former Premier Asquith Also Loses
Election to House OF Commons.

London. Dec. 2S.-All ind. cations at
8 o'clock this afternoon were that
Premier Lloyd George and his govern
ment would have an overwhelming
majority in the new house of COM
mons. Election returns received up
to 1890 o'clock today favored the
coalition government. At this hour
the coalitionists have returned 1O8;
the unonists 3; the liberals 1; labor
49, Irish nationalists l. Sim Fein 26,
and one independent.
Labor Leader Defeated.
Arthur Henderson, leader Of the
British labor party and former mem
Der of the war cabinet, has been de-
feated for reelection to parliament
from the South District of Eastman.
At 1870 o'clock the election returns
showed this result: Coalition union
lists 127; coalition liberals Sc; union
lists 5; liberals 2: labor %; Irish ma
tionalists 1 Sim Fein 26, and one in
dependent.
David Lloyd George, prime minis
ter and leader Of the coalition govern
ment, has been reelected to his seat
in parliament from Carnarvon, Wales.
Asquith Loses Seat.
Herbert ii. ASQUlLn FORMER pre-
mier and leader of the liberal party,
has been defeated for his seat in the
house of commons from the East Di-
vision Of Fife, Scotland
The former premier was defeated by
Col. Sir Alexander Sprot, q Scottish
laird and who has served four years
with the British army in France. On
two previous occasions Sir Alexander
had been deeated by Mr.. Asquith.
Sir Eric Geddes Elected.
Tn Cambridge, Sir Eric Geddes,
first lord of the admiralty, coalition
unionist defeated the Rev. r. r. Will
liams, a laborite.
Sir Albert Stanley, president of the
board of trade, was reelected for
on-under-Lyne, defeating T. F.
Lister, candidate Of the national fed
GRAFTON of discharged soldiers and
sailors.
At Black burn, Philip Snowden,
laborite and pacifist, was defeated.
The result there was: Sir Henry Nor
man, coalition-liberal 32,o7S; Lieut.
Commander Dean, coalition unionist
30,158; Philip Snowden, 1924.
In the Rusholme district of Man
chester, Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, a
leading suffra gist was defeated.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
PRAISES yATICAN,s WORK.
Papal Secretary Shows Wilson Docu-
ments Justifying Neutrality of Pope.

Rome Dec. 28-Monsignor Cerretti,
the Papal under secretary OF state,
asked President Wilson to mediate
with q view to settling the Vatican
situation" during their interview in
Paris, according to newspapers here.
He also submitted to Mr.. Wilson
documents justifying the Vatican's at
titude Of neutrality during the war
and set forth the humanitarian work
done by the Vatican in favor Of pris-
oners, deported persons and others
who were similarly affected by the
struggle.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
20 CASES OF INFLUENZA
REPORTED TO HEALTH DEPT.

Influenza is still very prevalent In
the city. -Four new cases were report
ed to the board of health this morn
ing This makes twenty cases since
Christmas day, six being reported
Thursday, 10 yesterday and four lhls
morning. The same measures OF pre-
caution are being urged at the present
time as were followed out when the
city was in the grip Of the disease be-
fore.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
KING GEORGE EXTENDS
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
TO PRESIDENT WILSON.

London, Dec. 2S.--King
George called at President
Wilson's apartments at 10
o'clock this morning and
wished him many happy re-
turns Of the day. 1t was the
presidents sixty-second birth
day.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28
GERMANS SURRENDERING
MANY RAILWAY CARS

Paris, Dec. 2S (Havas.) .)-Arrnistic
conditions relative to the delivery OF
railroad rolling stock are being car
ried out satisfactorily by the Ger
mans. In a single day $500 cars and
200 locom olives were turned over to
the Allies
New Britain herald., 1918-12-28

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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-09-06
Anothe Magistrate Heard From.

| note with interest what our new
ly elected j. P. has to say about or
ganizing the court and business gen,
orally. His ideas are good, and
hope he is the right man in the right
place, and if there is enough men like
him in the court. there will be some
thing accomplished in the next six
years. don't take it that he means
to cast any reflections on the former
courts, although it sounds little bit
that way, and want him to know, as
| was part Of the court, that my con-
science is clear in having fulfilled the
only promise | made-fill the fl !;
and draw my pay and it Seems Ia,
the voters of my district found it out
and realized that they couldn't fial 2
man that cenld do a b .tter j b at, ii
than |, so they re- elected me for the
next term which | appreciate. Now.
| doh't meay to say that this was all
| did, for voted on all questions to
the best Of my judgment, right or
wrong can't say. However. there
is but little Improvement over the
courts Of the past fifteen or twenty
years. So | guess it is high time
there is something doing so come
on ]. A. W. we gladly welcome you;
put the ball to rolling. and will help
you all ! can. | will say further l
think you are mistaken about there
not being anything in the Office i
know you areif you value the cuss-
ings you will have to take for dis
charging or not discharging your. du-
ty-it makes but little difference
which. J.B.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-09-06
Urgent Call From The Govern
ment for Help on War Plants.

The U. s. Government needs thous-
ands of workers for war plants. The
need is urgent and the tocsin call has
been sounded to the remotest parts Of
our country. The situation is grow
ing more serions each day. In son Q
way it must be met, and the way in
which it is met depends on the will
ingness of the people of this country
to cooperate. In fact, it becomes a
question of loyalty to the Govern
ment in its execution of the war pro-
gram
McNairy county has been called
upon to furnish men in the next 20
days to the Nashville plant; carpen-
tiers. 'laborers and brick masons. Will
he furnish then? Wi rot every
able bodied man who is lot now en-
gagged in war work or some essential
occupation respond to This call? Win
not business men, manufacturers, and
theirs engaged in non-essential work,
release such labor as they can spare
for this all important work?
Carpenters are paid 55 cents an
hour, brick masons so cents an hour
and unskilled laborers 30 cents an
hour. time and a half for over time,
and double time for Sunday.
Board can be had for 500 a day, a.
comfortable place to sleep and plenty
Of wholesome food.
Transportation is advanced Mon
days and Thursdays from Jackson,
Tennessee for trains leaving N. C. st.
L. Depot at 800 A. M. Transporta-
tion will also be arranged for parties
Of ten or more from Selmer.
Let everyone who will work al
Nashville, report at. once to Terry
Alternately, Public Service Reserve
Agent, Selmer or to U. s. Employ
ment Service, Jackson, Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-09-06
TRY THIS
FOR BILIOUSNESS

A bilious condition is indicated by
loss Of appetite, pain in the side, back
and shoulders, restlessness at night,
md a furrowed, foul tongue. There is
often feeling Of depression, the eyes
ire dull, the face is sallow, and quite
frequently constipation or diarrhea
occurs. When any Of these symptoms
are present, course of WIN HEPAT-
iCA il at once needed. Begin with
full dose to remove the poisonous
matter from the bowels, and continue
Tor few days with a smaller dose.
Mr.. W. B. Scruggs, of 3 Driftwood
Street, Nashville, Tenn, who had
been subject to spells Of Indigestion,
cramps and bilious collie for q long,
long time, writes, my last spell
came very near getting me. Igot to
the point where ! didn't have any ap-
petite, was all run DOM; couldn't
sleep. But look WIN HEPATICA
and my appetite IS again normal. l
feel better in every way and more like
doing my work. Don't have to get
up at night, sleep well, and can heart
lily recommend Vim Hepatica,"
You can get this wonderful Vim
Hepatica treatment only at Browder
Bross Selmer, and Hendrix & Deaton,
Bethel Springs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-09-06
Important.

Attention is called to the subscri.
bers for War Savings Stamps to the
Importance of taking care of the
pledges at the time and place indica-
ted on your card. The cards have
been sent to the various places, and
you will please call and make pay
ments so that the monthly report will
be made out without delay. The dis
trict Chairman and committees are
urged to call attention to this matter
and have the subscribers make
prompt payments. This is very i'm
portant.
W. K, ALTERNATELY, COUNTY CHM.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-09-06
SAND BOX

Heavy rains have fallen in the
| southeastern cotton belt. The
old Kaiser und Colt seem to be
on the go back-'way back and
sit down. This week is the
week for the Red Cross drive,
and everybody must join and
contribute to this noble cause.
49,. The old bachelors now wish
they had a wife and a basketful
of kids lat least there are some
such. Since the Negroes left
for the army, their wives back
home have quit taking in wash
ing and dolling UP big in silks
out of the salaries Of their soldier
husbands and sons. 1T is
claimed over two-million German
soldiers have been killed in their
unholya war. The balance will
go the same way if they keep the
fight up..........C Cotton is opening
rapidly and blooming as though
there never would be a FROST.
49,. Our soldiers are the best in
France, and the Allies regard
them as the finest Of fighters......
livery body can help to make
this the best school in theNcounty
by cooperating with the faculty
lin their Efforts to have a good
school. Uncle Sans agents
are making it mighty hot for the
wildcat stills everywhere, and
a small one was destroyed in
the southeast corner Of McNairy
county last week......... No Fair
will be held in this county this
year ........All men between the
ages of Is and 45 must register
FOR military service, on the 18th
of this month. ...... Don't forget
that it is YOUR duty to help our
boys at the front you can help
wonderfully by making a liberal
contribution to the Red Cross.
$500. Railway employ wees have re-
caived their backpay from the
government control OF the roadS.
They received several million dol
lars. ............M Many bachelors are
soon to be awakened by the clear
notes of an army bugle........ The
time for the colored revivals is at
hand, and they are going on too.
.....,Another airplane passed over
Selmer Sunday morning but was
soaring too high for a good view
......Boys, September 18th. you
who are from Is to as, must be
on hand to register. No monkey