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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-09-26
W. C.T.u. Social Meeting.

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A social meeting of the local W.
G. T. U. was held in the hospitable
home of Mrs. Seid Waddell en- Friday
afternoon, September the nineteenth.
Quite a large number of members
and visitors were present. Among
the number of visitors were four
members of the Riyes' Union. Mrs.
Bonner. Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Callicott
and Mrs. Elan, Mrs. Annie Howard
of New York a former interested
member of this union, Mrs. Mont
gomery, Miss Elgin, Mrs. John
Wad6ell, Mrs. Evans and Supt. B. A.
Vaughn.
The meeting was opened by a
temperance song, "All round the
the world" Then followed the
scripture reading Mark 10:13-16 by
Mrs. Claude Allen.
Mrs. George Carter tied the white
ribbon on the following children
who have recently been added to
the union as White Ribbon Recruits.
Emmett, John and Margaret Dick
ems Waddell, Nell Frances and Robert
Calvin Jackson, and Gerald Mont
gomery. The white ribbon was
pinned on Mesdames lack Corum,
Charles Keiser and Miss Ethel
Henderson who were gained as vic
tory members.
Mrs. Sam Brummel. ST., then Of
fered fervent prayer for the new
members and for the success of the
Union.
The minutes were read and
adopted.
The treasurer made the following
report: $29.57 in treasury when she
assumed the office; amount collected
SLAB. SO; amount spent $111.72;
balance Spills.
A motion was made and seconded
that the delegates to the association
be instructed to send $40 for the
extension of state work, The dele
gates will be requested TO obtain |
only two copies Of the states min
utes.
Another earnest prayer was made |
by Mrs. Stuttgart
Supt. Vaughn made an interest
ing and instructive talk concerning |
delinquent children and the school
aw. He is keenly aware CT the need
Of enforcing the compulsory edu-
,ation law and invites the co-opera-
ion of each individual and each or
yanization to help see that the law
S enforced properly.
Mrs. Keiser told of some provis-
ons made by other states that made
he enforcement of the law less diff
.ult.
The local union resolved to CO.
operate with the proper officials in
eeing that children of the proper
.ge were attending school.
Mrs. Caldwell, county president
eported what she had done concern
ng the anti--cigarette .blotters and
chool law provisions. = Ii
Mrs. Elan, Mrs. Callicott, and L
frs. Bonner we're called on for talks,
ut declined to give any. Ii
Mrs. C. w. Miles, Sr., read an in
tructive paper concerning the work ,
f the Red Cross Nurses. Mrs. Swig-
art and Mrs. Caldwell added few
emarks relative to the efficient SER
ice and untiring work of the nurses.
$125 was handed in as a free Of
ering, 50 was given by two members
5 payment on their pledge to the
ational Jubilee Drive, and fifty a
snts was donated to the French Or
han Fund.
The Aaronic benediction " as
sed to bring the meeting to an end. n
Mrs. Waddell was assisted in enter T
lining by Mrs. John WaJdell and
ISIS Birdie Waddell, each proving
4 ideal and charming hostess.
elicious refreshments woe served.
Mrs Chas q Conn Rac-sec |
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-09-26
Compensation.

Food is very high"
"Cheer UP. That engagement ring
your husband gave you ten years ago
has doubled in value"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-09-26

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and lard and all kinds of country
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-09-26
Correspondence Concerning Levee Con-
structiOn From TiptonviIIe to Mouth
of ObiOn River.
&c. c. MENGEL.l
&c. c. MENGEL1
Mengelwood. Tenn. July q. 1919.
Mississippi River Commission,
St. Louis, Mo. -


Gentlemen: On October 26. 1912, your Commission made
report the chief Of engineers United States Army
preliminary examination and survey Of lands subject overflow
from the Mississippi River between Brunswick Miss, and
Baton Rouge La and Bessie and Memphis Tenn this
being required by the River and Harbor Act approved July
IS, 1912
This company is large of land lying within the
basin extending from Tptonve the mouth of the Obon
River and have spent considerable and money having
the feasibility of this evee investigated and firmly of
the opinion that the expense Of building and providing
the proper drainage which would be required in the that
the levee built justified by the benefits which would
accrue therefrom.
Several unsuccessful attempts have been made by or
Of comparatively small Of land lying within
this district have evee and drainage district created under
the laws of the State Of Tennessee for the purpose Of building
the stretch of evee running from ptonve the mouth of
the Obon River These parties have this up
and creating the impression that the Government upon the
recommendation of the Mississippi River Commission will bear
onehalf to twothirds Of the Of this levee
AS understand it, before the Government would take
any such action the Mississippi River Commission would have
recommend that government aid this be furnished
We would like to know the Mississippi River Commits
sion feels inclined recommend government aid for building
this portion of the evee If would like make arrange
appear with attorneys before your
and present the evidence which have accumulated which,
in opinion shows very clearly that the project fea
sible
pense unless the Commission inclined report avoraby up
the proposition
viii you kindly let us know your position in the matter
and obige, Yours truly
MENGEL BOX COMPANY,
President
Copy to Randolph & Randolph Memphis Tennl
WAR DEPARTMENT - MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMITS
SION-OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 1901 INTER-
NATIONAL LIFE BUILDING.
St Louis, Mo, July 25 1919.
Mr. c. c. Mengel President Menge Box Co,
Louisville, Ky.
Dear Sir Replying your letter dated July D. 1919
corning construction Of evee from Tptonvi Tenn mouth
Of Obion River have that with the passage of the
Flood Control Act the Commission has felt that under the mi
of that Congress expects the completion Of the
trolling levee line prior considering projects and for
hat the Commission compelled present defer
hon on construction Of any levees in that locality.
Very truly yours.
C. Med. TOWNSEND
Colonel. Corps Of Engineers
President Mississippi River Commission
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-09-26
When The Day Is Over

When the
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! cares and the
W orries Of
everyday life
have dragged
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made you un-
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ing in life but
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
SOLDIERS ARE AMBITIOUS
Approximately 15O,oO0 Have Enrolled For Vocational and Other Training
 In Army Schools.

Paris, Feb. 21.--Approximately 150, ,O0O soldiers have enrolled for vo- cational and other training in the post schools of the American expeditionary force. Between 10000 and 25.Ooo more are planning to begin courses in French and British universities and at the special organized American expe- ditiOnary force university which will open on March 1, at Beaune, south west Of Dijon.
 Various French universities will re- ceive about 7,500 men and the Brit. ish universities about 2,O0O, while there will be facilities at Beaune for from 10000 to 15,000. This school will offer courses similar to the work of freshmen and sophomore years in American universities. Military rank will have no part in Beaune univer- sitN and a qualified private may find himself an instructor with commits stoned officers among his students
 A survey made by the general staff shows that approximately 50,OOO men in the American army in France are qualified to act as teachers.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
TAFT EXPLAINS HIS
 OPINIONS ON LEAGUE
Replies to Sen. Borah's Letter Calls Fess and Reed Ar
 guments Wild Words"

San Francisco, Feb. 21.-Former President William II. Taft, addressing the closing session of the Pacific Coast congress of the I4eag gue to En- force Peace last night, replied to his critics and opponents of the plan for the establishment of a league of na- tions and referring particularly to an open letter addressed to him by United States Senator William F. Borah of Idaho, which questioned the efficacy of the Monroe Doctrine in the event the league of nations plan was adopt ed.
 "Senator Porah wants to know in what he calls an open letter." said MT. Taft "Whether 1 would consent to a league of nations in which the Monroe Doctrine is not recognized. I will answer him by saying that I would like to have the Monroe Doc Urine acknowledged specifically by such a league, but if a recognition of it's prin ciples is contained in the cove nant for such Q league I would not object to the form on which it is put
 Article x of the covenant drafted in Paris extends the Monroe Doctrin e to the entire world and gives 1t tlc backing of the entire world. Conso- ouently it recognizes the Monroe Doc Urine and I am in entire support of that covenant.
 What I would like to ask Senator BO~ah is this: If he insists upon the specific ackn gment of the Mon roe Doctrine in the covenant of the league of nations and if such recog- milton is given it in the covenant as finally agreed upon in Paris, will he vote for a treaty based upon the cove nant as finally amended?
 ''The wild words of Representative F'ess and Senators Reed and PoindeX- ter, shot into the air on the theory that the people of this country do not read or that they will accept their bald statements unquestioned, would be humorous if they were not the ut terances of such eminent and learned gentlemen"
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
RED CROSS MISSION
First Contingent of Workers for Service in Poland Already on the
 Way-Conditions in Country Bad

Paris, Feb. 2O.-The first contingent of the American Red Cross commits sion for Poland left here for Warsaw today Another group will follow Fri day. The groups will meet at Berne and continue their journey by way of Innsbruck, Vienna and Cracow. Lien tenant-ColOnel Walter c. Bailey, of Boston, Mass, heads the commission, which consists of members coming from all parts of the United States.
 Message received from Poland to- day say typhus epidemic is spread ing to all parts of the country The Polish Red Cross urged the dispatch of special medicines, which are being rushed from France and from Red Cross warehouses at Danzig, Copen- hagen and Berne. Cholera, small pox and trachoma also are ravaging the country, it is reported
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
TROLLEY CONTAIN ID
 GIVE BETTER SERVICE
Management Will Cooperate With Health Department
 to Avoid Overcrowding.

At the last regular meeting of the board of health commissioners the matter of crowded trolley cars and their relation to the general health of the city was discussed. It was voted that the superintendent be instructed to take the matter up with the trolley company and the chief of police if necessary in order that the Crowdinsr q be stopped.
 pr. William H. StockweI, superi1- tendent of health. has compiled with the request of the commissioners and as a result it seems that New Britain is to have better trolley accommoda- tions. Superintendent Beardsley has offered his whole and hearty CO., operation in the matter and is as re- sirous to protect the company's health as anyone. He will start the first of the week of relieving the crowded trolleys by adding another car on the West Main street line. There is at present a large theater crowd which taxes the capacity of the cars early and late in the evening on the West Main street line. To meet the situa- tion an extra trolley will leave the Black Rock switch at 7:45 D. m. for the accomm odation of the West Main street people. A careful watch has been kept and it has been found that the car coming from Plainville at that time is generally crowded before reaching New Britain, and it is a case of pack them tight when Black Rock is reached. A car will also run after the theaters are out to take the people back.
 A careful check is to be started inn mediately on the rush hours to ascer- tain what cars are more than crowd ed and relief will be applied in cases found necessary. Extra cars will be placed when their usefulness is seen in relieving the crowded cars.
 The board of health has done it's part The Connecticut company, through it's superintendent, has shown every courtesy and there remains but one thing, and that is cooperation They must learn not to try and crowd on trolley already we'll filled. They should not complain when they do enter such a trolley but should report the time and the trip in an effort to having the croWding remedied. An other thing the public should do is to pay attention to the conductors They will be instructed to take capacity cars. When they tell the patrons waiting that there is a car following there should not be the usual rush to get on the one car anyway. Cooper ation will relieve a situation which needed remedying, Mir. Beardsley says
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
WILL TELL OF TRIP
President Wilson Scheduled to Speak in Boston Monday Aftcrnoon-NilI Be At White House Tuesday.

Washington, Feb. 21.--President Wilson's first home coming address will be delivered Monday afternoon at Boston and he will leave soon aft crward for Washington. He is cx- pected to be at his desk in the White House early Tuesday.
 The presidents address in Boston will be extemporaneous. He is eX- pected to speak in a general way about his mission to France and it's result, leaving detailed discussion of the peace conference and the League of Nations for his dinner conference Wednesday evening with members of the congressional foreign affairs com- Jnittees.
 Naval aircraft from the station at Chatham, Mass, will meet the pres- dential ship as it approaches Boston harbor, Secretary Daniels said today.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
GOES TO MEET PRESIDENT
Cruiser Galveston Ordered to Speed Out to Assist In Conveying George Washington Into Boston.

Boston Feb. 21.-The cruiser. Gal weston was ordered today to speed to the steamer George Washington ap- preaching this port with President and Mrs. Wilson aboard, to take up the convoy duty which the dread nought New Mexico was obliged to abandon because of a stripped tur- bine. At the same time a small fleet of destroyers were ordered to prepare to put to sea within 24 hours to act as naval escort of honor to the president.
 The proposal to greet President Wilson by wireless telephone as the George Washington approaches this port has been abandoned, it was learned today. Officials of the first naval district reported that the navy department had refused to sanction communication by a commercial radio station with the steamer which is a naval vessel engaged in transport service.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
BAVARIAN PREMIER IS
 KILLED BY ASSASSIN
Kurt Eisner Shot Down By Military Officer Who is
 Wounded By Guard.

London, Feb. 21.---Kurt Eisner. the premier of Bavaria, has been shot and killed.
 The premier was killed this morn ing. according to a Munich dispatch received in Amsterdam, by Lieut.. Count Arco Valley. The count was wounded severely by a guard and is reported to be dying.
 Kurt Eisner, who seized the rens of government in Bavaria after the de- position of the royal family early in November was a. socialist of the moro radical type and recent reports from Munich have been that he was heading. a Spartacan government against the moderate and conserva- tive factions in Bavaria.
 The Arco Valley family has been prominent in Bavaria and Germany for years, count of that name hav- ing died at Rio Janeiro in 1909 while German minister to Brazil.
 Esiner, a Jew, was born in Galicia and at one time was editor in chief of the Norwaerts of Berlin.
 ElSner always had been opposed to the German majority socialists and since his rise to power in Bavaria had repeatedly attacked President Ebert and his colleagues. He even went so far in November as to sever relations with the Berlin gov ernment and there always has been somt question Whethe Bavaria if Eisner could keep control would join the CarrSln republic. Eisner was not a delegate to the German na- tional as<em bly, having been defeated by an overwhelming vote in the cleo tiOns.
 Eisner was short and stocky in built. The fore part of his head was almost bald, while in the back long iron gray hair hung far below his collar. He had large red Whiskers
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
THOMAS c. SHEE1
 LEAVES 'PHONI
Accepts Position With Nationa cult Co.--New Phone Rates
 Announced by Manager

Thomas C. Sheehan of 62 FraY& street will sever his connection VIII the local office of the Southern NeNl England Telephone Co. on March and will become associated with thd sales force of the National Biscuit Cos in New Britain and adjacent territory.
 MT. Sheehan has been connected with the telephone company for nine years and is a contract agent and coll lector. He has been a valuable em- ploye of the telephone company and enjoys a wide circle of friends and acquaintanceS as well as the confi- dence of business men and manufac- turers. Ills new position offers greater opportunities for advance ment.
 Manager McAuliffe gave out the following statement regarding new rates this afternoon:
 Under orders issued by the post master general on February IT, 1919, person person, appointment and messenger call service will be allowed between all exchanges in the state of Connecticut where the present statlon- to-station day rate is 10 cents. The order is effective at 12:01 a. m. February 21st, 1919, and the schedule is as follows:
 Station station rate is ....... 10o The completed person-to-person
 rate is .................. l DC The completed appointment and
 messenger rate is .......... zoe The report charge is .......... Sc
 The initial period for person-to- person message at all initial rate of 15 cents will be three minutes and the overtime rate will be cents for each additional minute.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
SIX WOMEN ARRESTED
Charged With Intimidation at the Lawrence Strikc-Scencs at Textile Mill Gates Fairly Quiet.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 21.-Scenes around the textile mill gates were fairly peaceful today, although the usual number of strike pickets kept watch on the workers and policemen were on duty. There was no renewal of the rioting of yesterday at the Common, where strike sympathizers sought to hold a mass meeting with out a permit from the city authorities.
 Tn the four mills of the American Woolen company, about one-third of the number normally employed was said to be on hand today, while in the cotton mills the workers were esti mated at something over 30 per cent, the number reaching as high as so per cent. in the Pacific mill.
 Six women pickets were arrested on charges of intimidation at the mill gates
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
CLEMENCEAU ABLE
 TO BE OUT MONDAY
Doctors Report Prcmicr's Condition Favorable and His Early kccoN-
 Cry IS Expected.
cry Is Expected.

Paris, Feb. 21.--Premier Clemeh- ceau will receive his colleagues ot the supreme council at his home thlS alt crnoon to discuss certain important matters with them. Announcement to this effect was made shortly before noon today.
 His doctors consider him out ot danger. and therefore authorized him to receive the ministers thls after- noon.
 The physicians believe he can re- sume his political activities on Mon day
 When the premier's physicians left his home after the morning eXamina- tion, one of them said his condition was very satisfactory. He had passed an excellent night, it was added, and he was in as good spirits as ever this morning.
 M. Clemenceau had about five hours good sleep during the night, which is his normal amount
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
Seven Men Wounded.
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Andrew Anderson Is Found in Board ing House in Stanley Building Was Around Yesterday.

Andrew Anderson, aged about 45 years, was found dead in bed this morning, at his boarding place in the Stanley building at 33S Main street The discovery was made by Mrs. Elizabeth Bell who was clean ing the rooms Medical Examiner Elcock, who was called to view the body, said this afternoon that he had not determined the cause of death. Anderson, who was employed at the Stanley Works, was around yesterday as usual. Tenants in the block heard him enter his room late last night. He was unmarried and leaves a cousin, Andrew Johnson, and a sister-in- ! w, Mrs. Robert Anderson, both of this cjtV.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
MUST PAY TO HER LIMIT
France Alone Has Bill for 45O,0O0 Houses Destroyed By Germany Does Not Include Factories.

Paris, Feb. 21, (By the Associated Press)-In outlining tonight the diff- culties met by the commission on rep arations in determining tho approXi- mate war losses of any one belliger- ent Captain Andre Tardieu, one of the French delegates to the peace conference, said that France alone would present q bill for 460, houses which have been destroyed, This does not include factories, it was added.
 M. Tardieu said the Allies had agreed that Germany must pay to the limit of her capacity which is now being determined from divers sources by the committee on separations.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
THEATER OWNERS SUED
A. Gorback Claims a Commission of $3,OOO for Negotiating the Sale of
 Keency'S Playhouse to New Owners.

Suit for $3OOO was brought today by A. Gorback a councilman, against the new owners of Keeney's theatcr on the ground that that sum is due to him for negotiating with P. s. McMa- hon for the sale of the property. The defendants named in the suit are Max Milkowitz, Emanuel Richman, Mendel J. Sicklick, William Greenstein and Irving Rachlin.
 Judge s. Russell Mink, of the firm of Kirkham, Cooper & Mink, issued the writ, and the theater was attached for s5,000. The writ Is returnable in the superior court or the first Tuesday of April
New Britain herald., 1919-02-21
GEN. EDWARDS COMING
Famous Commander Who Led the Yankee Division in France to Be in Hartford on March '.

Hartford, Feb. 21.-Maj ajor-General Clarence R. Edwards, former com mander of New England's 18th Divi- sion, will be Hartford's guest. Friday, March :. Announcement that the sol dier who led the Yankee National Guardsmen in most of their great en- agreements on the western front would come to this city on that date was made today by Captain H. D. Chand- Ter. aide de camp to General Edwards, who Is HOW commanding the North eastern departm The general is to be the guest of honor at luncheon at the Hartford club and at recep- ton to follow. In the evening he will address q, mass meeting at Foot Guard hall.