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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-04
DIR. Ridont Re.ConsIders

Although DIR. John Ridout published
few days ago formal notice of his
resignation as chairman of the Re-
publican Central Committee of the
county. as we'll as membership on tnal
committee, it is now stated by him
and Republican leaders that he has
reconsidered his determination and
every effort is teing made toward the
restoration of complete harmony.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-04
NOTICE

On and after Saturday, October 4,
the banks of Annapolis Viii remain
open Saturday afternoon, until
O'Clock, for the accommodation of the
public.
The Farmers National Bank,
The Annapolis Savings lnstitu-
ton,
The Annapolis Banking and Trust
The Annapolis Bank of The F. S.
T. Co.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-04
Typographical Union To Meet

An important meeting of Typograph-
ical Union, No, ia. of Annapolis, will
he held on Tuesday night, Oct Z. at
the home OF the Secretary, &c Mary
land avenue All members are urged
To be prompt in attendance.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-04
Had Good Nights Rest

NV The AssOclated Fress.l
Washington. Oct. 4.-President Will
sons condition was more favorable
early today. the President having had
n good nights rest, according To a
bulletin issued at 1880 today by Dr.
Cary Grayson.
Two specialists. who have examined
the President before. were summoned
to Washington again today They are
DR. Francis X Dercum and DR. George
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-04

lated Press s Dis
.hes Of late news at
and abroad are pub
..'t -'s.3 in The Capital.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-04
lIGHT HOUR DEVOTION
OF EpWORTH LEAGUE

he EpVor'h League of First
holis Episcopal Church. State
cIe all held its Bright Hour De-
aDH Service at 7:15 p. III. tomor-
There VIII he special music by
|Epa0rh League choir. The ad-
NH te given by Major Hugh II.
! Young people. especially those
l. Annapolis or attending our
ional Institutions, are invited to
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-10-04
HUSBAND SEEKS
TRACE Of WIFE
LEFT HER HOME
Mrs. Frances Handbook Leaves
For Movies But Fails To
Return
INFORMATION NTE D
LATER

At 4 o'clock this afternoon
the body of a woman answer
ing the description of Mrs.
Handbook was found by Mr..
Rosati floating near the small
pier at the home of the Ros-
ats. on the Eastport side of
Spa Creek bridge.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
DISAPPOINTED, SHE
 DROPS MARRIAGE
Glad it Went No Further,'' Says Father of Girl Whose Groom
 Failed Her.

Monson, Mass, Dec. 29.--ALiss Ruth M Keeney, the Bucl1nell university professor of Spanish, who was left waiting at the church here Christmas Day when Dr. Wn. Grey Nermilye, of New York, failed to appear for their announced wedding, said today she had closed the affair Miss Keeney, with her father, George l.. keeney, returned to their home after an un- successful attempt to interview Dr. Vermilye at the New York hospital to which he went for treatment on the day he was expected to be mar ried.
 They said they were still unable to explain Dr. Nermilye's failure to ap- pear for the ceremony or his state ment that he first learned of the plans from some one else. But with re- ports that Dr. Vernilye's second wife is alive and he is still married to her. MT. kceney said he and his daughter felt they were well rid of the whole matter, and very thankful that it went no farther"
 MT. Keeney said his daughter had an engagement ring given her by Dr. Nermilye and that the doctor had asked him for her hand in maria ge during a visit here in Septem Der. Miss Keeney showed a newspaperman the ring which she said was given her by Nermilye. He assured her. she said that he was free to marry.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
WILL PRESS CHARGE
 OF MANSLAUGHTER

Chicago, Dec. 29.-The use of bev- charges of manslaughter would be hol which has killed 10 persons in Chicago since Christmas, was the sub- ject of @ conference today between Maclay Hoyne, states attorney, and Coroner Hoffman,. Mr. Hoyne sai i'd charges of manslaughted would be pressed against all persons where evi- dence shows they sold wood alcohol to drink.
 'More than that' he said. "they also will be prosecuted under the 1lli- nois search and seizure law. This wholesale poisoning by bogus liquot must stop" Charles Simski, west side saloonkeeper, who died last night, was the latest victim of the concoction which the police say was made in his house and which also killed his wife and a guest, More than 100 bottles labeled wood alcohol'' were found in the basement of the saloon and the police believe that a number of peo- ple who died within the last few taNs in the neighborhood, supposedly o1 heart disease, were really victims of wood alcohol poisoning from Simslli's s liquor.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
COAL GAS POISON FATAL
Mrs. \. J. Leonard suocumbs ad Hospital After Three Weeks H. ness--Husband Was Also Sutlerer

Mrs. Adelbert J. Leonard. wife. fl A. J. Leonard of 103 Colum bia street died this morning in the hospital a S a result of coal gas poisoning g.sj..a ..a Airs Leonard had been a patients sinee| December and since that timer her| condition has been regarded critical Her removal to the hospital followed| the discovery by a neighbor, of her| own and her husbands critical con dition on the morning of December after they had retired. unwittngly leaving a furnace in such a way as to allow poisonous fumes to per- meate their apartment. Mr. Leon ard was discharged from the hospi- tai about two weeks ago after suf- ficient improvement in his condition to warrant his release had been noted, The deceased was 61 years of age and a native of Windsor, Conn.
 Surviving her besides her hus- band, are the following sons and daughters. Carles O., Leon tI. Herbert J.. Roy D., William A, Ira D., Mrs. B. Bradbury Mrs. Della Os- borne and Mrs Mabel Hoyt. The funeral will be held Wednesday after noon at o'clock from the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. II. A. Cook officiating, and interment will be in the FairVieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
OPERATORS MEET
 TO DISCUSS STRIKE
Will Decide Attitude to Adopt Toward Findings of President Wilson's
 Communications

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Representative of coal operators in the soft coal fields met here today to discuss the attitude to be adopted toward the findings of the commission appointed by President Wilson to adjust wages of miners after settlement of the recent nation Wide strike.
 The operators assert that they have not committed themselves as to ac- cepting or endorsing any decision the presidents communication may reach,
 Most of the mine owners opposed any raise in miners wage above the II per cent. set by pr. Garfield. former fuel administrators which became the preliminary wage advance when the strike was settled at Indianapolis. by Attorney General Palmer and the union leaders. They contended that any increase in wages above the A per cent. would raise the cost of pro- auction and finally the consumer would be obliged to pay d higher price for coal.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
MERCHANTS DINNER
 TOMORROW AT ELKS'
Howard Wilson Will Give Brief Talk on '.iIOw to Take Your ln
 NcntOry.'

Tomorrow at 12:15 p. m. the resu- lar weekly luncheon of the New Brit ain merchants will be resumed. "A program is being arranged by the committee. in charge of w, \. House, J. M. Halloran and Marshall Cook, and a full hours entertainment is eN- pected Mir. Cook is arranging for music to be given by the Boys club quartet. Howard C. Wilson will give a 10 minute talk on "l1oW to Take Your lnventOrN.' His talk will be of particular interest at this time.
 The chamber lunCheOns are given in the attempt to get the business men of the city im closer touch with each other. Subjects of interest to the mcrchandisin2' of goods will be discussed from time to time by men who can suggest methods and plans that will aid the local retailers in their every day business. -\n opportunity is given the smaller merchant to meet with those who are building up their businesses in a larger way and it should be the desire of every store owner to plan for these Tuesday get tOUpt hers
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
CENSUS WORKERS TO
 BEGIN TASK FRIDAY.
Every District in Entire Country
 to Be CanVaSSed

The 14th decennial census of the United States will be started Friday of this week in every state and terr1- tory of the country. Under the lnt- mediate direction of Thomas J.. Smith, supervisor of the First census district of Connecticut census enu- merators will call at every dwelling house in New Britain and outlying districts to secure the information necessary to fill out the questions con- atined on the printed schedules. Questions covering the following points will be asked of every person in the United States:
 Questions to Be Asked. Sex;
 Color or race;
 Age at last birthday:
 Whether single, married. widowed
 or divorced;
 Birth place of person enumerated
 and birthplaces of father and
 mother, giving names of both
 country and province if foreign
 born;
 Occupation. specifying trade or
 profession, also industry in
 which employed:
 
 Whether able to read:
 Whether able to vrite:,
 Whether able to speak English: Whether home is owned or rent
 ed, and if owned. whether
 home is free of encum brance
 or is mortgaged.
 Persons of foreign birth will he asked questions concerning these ad- ditional points: / Year of immigration to the
 United States:
 Whether naturaliZed. and if so,
 the year of naturalization; Mother tongue or native lam
 guage.
 Every Farm to Be Visited. Census enum orators also will call at every farm in this community 10 secure the information necessary to fill out the questions contained on the agriculture schedule.
 Each farmer will be asked ques- tions concerning the acreage and value of his farm: whether he owns, rents or partly owns or partly rents the land he, farms; the value of the buildings. machinery and implements ts belonging to his farm; the quantity of all crops raised on his farm durin g the year 1919; and many other ques- lions which cover all possible farm operations N An absolutely accurate and com- plete census ,vitallys concerns the wei fare of this community and of every person living in it. The official pop { ulation for. the next 10 years will be determined. by the census of 1920.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
CITY ITEMS

F.. H. Johnston. who has been ill at his home on West Main street, is now out of danger.
 John tAmandon was arrested today by Traffic Officer Denis Nealon for rid ing his bicycle on a sidewalk on Broad street.
 Miss May Clark and Miss Mary Donahue are visiting friends in New York for over the New Year.
 A meeting of the school board will be held this evening for the purpose of discussing the matter of the new Northend school building.
 The health board quarantined Stanley street home this afternoon for scarlet fever.
 Mrs. R. E,. Willard, of Gardner, Mass, has returned home after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs k. J. Burdick, of Stanley street.
 Sidney A. Montague, who has been, spending the Christmas vacation with his parents at 1O6 Lincoln street, left today to attend the students confer e1fce at Des Moines Ia., as a delegate of Phillips Brooks House, Harvard university Over 5000 students will attend.
 Orlando Swift of Cedar street will entertain some or ms 1lendS at al Idance at his home tomorrow night. The Alpha string orchestra will fur nish the music
 Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Cooper of Vine street are giving dance at the Shuttle Meadow club Saturday even ing in honor of their sons. Stanley and Ford Cooper, @+s,.~=s ~.
 Sturrnan. 4DNson-.- -ofe--l ruIsun stfeet left last night for Coluailbia ,univer- sisy to join 'Gtlle GIee. cllth.f The. club AWill make an extended trip ~tltrough the East during this vacation
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
"rThOnlpSOnyiIIe Dealer Pleads.

Thompsonville, Dec. 29.-Leonard Montana, a liquor dealer pleaded guilty today to the charge or making an illegal sale of liquor on December 22 Sentence was delayed until Friday awaiting possible action by the federal authorities in connection with wood al cohol cases. His bond was fixed at s1.O00. The arrest followed the two deaths from wood alcohol poisoning here Montana bought five gallons of so-called whislley in Hartford and this mixture is believed to have caused the deaths and also made two persons i'll. The actual sale was to another saloon keeper.
 John Nigmont another liquor dealer charged with illegal sale. could not ap pear in court as he is i'll from poison ing.
 TWO BARRELS IN WATERBURY.
 Waterbury, Dec. 29.---TWo barrels of the whiskey alleged to have been
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
SHORTAGE OF TICKETS.
Connecticut Company Compelled {
 Use Hartford Slips Here.

on account of the shortage of zone tickets, the Connecticut company has been obliged to resort to the use ot emergency zone tickets until 8 new supply is received from the fprinters. It has not been uncommon for pas sengers on the different lines in thss city to receive Hartford and Plaia- vile line zone tickets in lieu of the regular tickets. 2
 The blame for the situation has been placed upon the New Haven office, which neglected 10 send the regular 1O-day supply falling sholt by several thousand. The printerA instead of printing a 50-ticket book. printed a 2o-ticket book. The new supply is due this week, so that 10 further trouble is anticipated.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Cleveland Hold-up Men
 Make S75,0OO Clean-up

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 29.-Two armed tootpads escaped With $1O.0OO in cash and $65.000 in checks in a dar- ing hold-up in the downtown section this morning of James Hoduf who was carrying the money from say lnSs and loan company to a bank. The bandits were waiting in an al- ley and when Hoduf passed by they hurled him to the sidewalk and es- capped with satchel containing the money.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
FINANCIAL
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, f0:30 a. m.--The open- Ing of today's stock market was post poned by official action for half an hour because of a breakdown in the local subway system. First prices were higher in the main last weeks active movement in industrials being resumed Steels, leathers coppers and low grade rails were among the strongest features with American Woolen which led last Saturdays spirited advance of special issues. Rails were irregular and shippinss eased with several of the active equipments.
 Wall Street, Noon.-The market became very irregular within the first half hour, many gains being cancelled on the heaNiness of rails and ship pings. Selling of rails was probably prompted by the publication of nu- merOus statements of November earn inSs some of which disclosed large losses in net and operating income. Oils and tObaccoS also gave way to pressure and steels and eQuipm ents reacted 1 to ? 1-2 points. General Motors forfeited it's early advance but Further unsettlement was created be- fore noon by tighter money, call money opening at F per cent
 1:30 D. m.-Can loans advanced to IS per cent at midday and to 1-2, was bid for time money for the shorter dates: This precipitatel wider selling of leading stocks except ing cOppers, which rose 1 to points on the increased demand for the metals.
 Wall Street, close.--A maximum of 23 per cent. was esta Dlished TOT aa Il money in the last hour but some stocks rallied substantially when the rate receded to 20 per cent. The clos ing was heavy. Sales approNimated 1,2o0, 900 shares
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
POLICE HELP CONSTABLE

The assistance of the police depart- nlent was asked this afternoon by Con- stable George A. Stark in ejecting Peter Wrona from his store at 157 Broad street. Last Friday the consta- bIe served a writ for a 5000 damage suit against Wrona and the place was placed under lock and key. Today Constable Stark visited the place and found Wrona inside. The latter stead fastly refused to leave the place on Starlz's command. He did. however, Icondescend to leave when the police nrrixya6
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Robbers Get $7,000, But
 Overlook S2O.OOO More

today held up the Peoples Bank at Ottawa Lake, Mich., and escaped with $1,00O in cash and Liberty Bonds after shooting Harman Rothfuss the cashier. In their haste the raiders overlooked $20,0OO in currency and bonds RothfuSs was shot when he hesitated about obeying an order to throw up his hands. The bandits fled in an autOm Obile.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Frederick o. Anderson.

Following 8 short illness with diph- theria, Frederick Oscar Anderson. year old son of MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Anderson of 50 Commonwealth avenue, succumbed yesterday morn ing.s His case had not been regarded as serious until Saturday. His par ents, one brother and two sisters sur y1ye him. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, privately. Rev. Dr. S. G. Oh man, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, was in charge and burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Mrs. Clara Swanson

Mrs. Clara Swanson, widow of Frank Samson, died yesterday at her home in Portland. She was 59 years old. She leaves several sons ami daughters some residing in this city. The funeral arrangements are incom- plete, but the burial will be in Fair view cemetery in this city
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
REV. H. B. SLOAT RESIGNS.

Waterbury, Dec. 29--Announcemer er1t was made here today of the resisna- tion of the Rev. Horace E. Sloat as pastor of the First Baptist church to take effect the last Sunday in Feb ruary, 1920. The Rev. Mr. S1oat has been called by the Baptist state con- Vention to become the field secretary in this state for the state board of prom otion, the work of which posi- ton will take his entire time.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
800 ATTACHMENT
Louis Freund Brings Civil Action
 Against Peter WrOna

Louis Freund of Hartford. through his attorney, Harry H. MilkoWitz, has brought suit against Peter Wrona for the recovery of money for groceries. Constable Fred Wrinkle attached, prop erty of Wrona for $1,500. The writ is returnable before the city court the third Monday in January.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29

made at the still of Domenick Per rotti in Westville are said to have reached Waterbury. The local police department is using every effort to locate the poison. No cases of sick ness or death due to partakinS of the liquor have been discovered in this city as yet.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
TO REMODEL SALOON.

A permit was granted the Walkover company to make repairs to the amount of $2,0G0 upon the store for merly the Park Hotel cafe but which is soon to be ~openedy-as. ,a branch of the Walkover Shoe company: Interi- or and exterior improvements are in- cluded in the plans of the company.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
ARBICCI IS BACK.

Detective Sergeant A. J. Richard- son arrived back in this city this aft ernOon with Anthony Arbucci who is wanted in connection with a stabbing affray on December :, at 56 Church street. As result of the fight, Paul Bucco died last Wednesday at the \eM Britain General hOSnital
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
NEW YEARS AT Y. NJ. G. \.

New Years Day at the Y. M. C. A. will be observed quietly. The doors will be open all day and a basketball game between the Syracuse Collegian uuintette and the local "Y" team will be staged in the gymnasium in the evening. The game will undOubt- edly. be the best SC far this season and it is expected that many will attend
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
sToRk INSPIRATIONS.

Nr Sons have been born at the New Britain General. hospital to MT. and
 6r4~ Joseph Martin of 50 Ellis street &nd MT. and Mrs. Ralph Gould of 64S West Main street. son was born at the institution today to MT. and Mrs. 1ohann Isaac of 1S3 Washington
 freat.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Olga DracIlenbero'

Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon for Olga Drachen- berg, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Drachenberg, 256 Al len street. who died yesterday after noon. Interment will be in Fairview ceme etery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
J. J. BUCKLEY DIES.

Bridgeport, Dec. 29.--Jeremia h J. Buckley, 35, was found dead early to- day in the cellar at 361 Gregory street. Examination by Medical Examiner Garlicz showed that his skull had been fractured. It is believed that Buckley fell downstairs,
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs Nettie Wilcox.

Mrs. Nettie Curtiss Wilcox, wife of ,George H. Wilcox of Meriden and daughter of the late Lucius w. Cur tiss of this city, died at her home in NIeriden yesterday. Funeral Wednes- day at 2:30 o'clock at 56 Pleasant street.. MeriGen.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
AUTOS IN CRASH.

Automobiles owned by Henry Mo ran and A. l.. Pope of Hartford col lided this afternoon in front of the Herald office. The local mans ma chine was badly damaged about the front wheels and steerinsl gear No one- was injured.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Craze AIal.ron.

Grace Marron, the one month old daughter of MT. and Mrs Hugh Mar ron of 100 Clark street died Saturday night The funeral was held this aft eTnoon and burial was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-29

New York Stock Fxchange quota lions furnished by Richter & Co.,. members of the New York stock Exchange:
Cheyenne record., 1919-03-20
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Department of the lntetior. S Land Office a.
Hugo. Colo. Feb a.Y ). 1919
otce IS hareby given tfat Lers Stenseth. heir
~ ol HJalne' ale'-seh. Of NunCa, South La
ko'a, who on January 5. 1915, made Homestead d
entity serial No. Ol4+9o for Lois l-6-7-s-a-lo-iI
and ~ section so township las range 46w sixth
principal meridian has filed notice Of intention 10
make fnsl three yaar proof to establish claim 10 the
land above described before the Register or R-ceiv-
or U Land Offiice at Hugo. Colo, on the 9th Gay
March islS
Claimant names as witnesses
N Liseom. L'scom. Of First View Colo, H
Lints. Baron. Of Cheyenne Wells Colo
feb 20 mar 20 St JR Beavers. Repister
Cheyenne record., 1919-03-20
County Refund;ng Bonds

Cheyenne Wells, Colo,
Mar. l3, 1919
The following County 2efunding
bonds are called for payment and will
cease % bear interest 30 days from
above date.
Bond No. ~ series \ 100000
80 " 20 '' 1000. CO
'' 81 "s l,CC0.CO
Jack Tinsley, County Treasure"
Cheyenne record., 1919-03-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Cepcrtnen, Of the Interior. U 6 Land Cfloe at
Lamar, Colo. January 81. 1919
otcH is hereby given that George z Hawkins 9!
~ heyGrEu Wells, Csio. who July /, 1915,
made H2m s.@ao entry Serial No. Uizes7 for Eta
secuUr &c township IS range 4Iw SIKH principu
meridian has ned n5t.,e # nten,i1n c make lral
three yvar 2roo 10 e,teb blush Calm to fhs nd ah,ve
c=scrsCt, betc re hs Clerk oil The [ ist,ct Coutt oil
Cheyenne 'un'y. Colo. At Cheyenne Vols Colo, On
the 4th Gay Of April 1919
ticimlnt ns as witnesses
Ross PUN mar, Samuel Coe Arthur FIut-n Ia
v:d Hutton, all c: Cheyenne Wells. Colo
i,o 20 mar 2z O. L Beavers Register
Cheyenne record., 1919-03-20
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department CT the Interior. U. S. Lane Cfce at
Lamar c no.. Marcn ~ 1919
\ office is given tha, Alvin Bcone Of Cheyenne
" W Is =, who on December 3D. selo made
Ho nestaad entry Serial No o2o77 torLo,s l-2-i =
s-s-iU 10 All . SET, 81 township 6s range
As W 9Th lai mzrioian, has tiIed notice f III
t. n:ion to MAKE iina lhrae prco!. to estaol III
claim 10 he land abtye Jescrib ID. ue ora the , k
Of he District 1oLri ol Cheyenne County, Golo at
Cheyenne Wells Cole, on the "a Coy Of Apn.
1919.
Claimant nNrte' as witnesses
FL is Kings ey, he man a Tuxhorn. Cherles E
Bod. all :irse OF Cheyenne WELLS, Colo ad, C
OSbDrn OF t random. Colo
mar % apr 24;t Beavers, Register