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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
DR.. j. CHALMERS DA COSTA
SUMMONED TO PARIS

Philadelphia, April 9.-Dr. j. Chal-
mers Da Costa. of the Jefferson Medi-
cal college, and an officer in the navy,
received orders from Washington to-
night TO sail for Europe on the steam
ship George Washington which is eX-
pected TO leave New York on Friday
for Brest. It could not be learned here
tonight the nature of DR.. Da Costa's
mission, but it was not believed at
jefferson college that he had been
summoned TO Paris on account of
President Wilson'S illness
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
ARABIAN KING TAKES TITLE
OF SULTAN OF TURKEY

Paris, April 9.-(French Wireless
Service). The Arabian king of the
Hedjaz, who aided the allied cam
paign against the Turks in Palestine.
has just issued in Mecca a manifesto
claiming for himself the title of
Commander of the Faithfuf' which
has been among the titles of the sui
tan of Turkey. The king says that
la great many of his subjects already
have given him this title
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
NORWICH IN FLO0DL|GHT
IN THE HOUSE WEDNESDAY.
Previous to Recommtment of the Bill Repeal Act Giving
Life Term of Office to Superintendent of Water Works
of Norwich Mr. Geary of Waterford Gave His Views on
the Subject-House Votes SO to 64 to Take Further
Action on National Prohibition.

that time the republicans were In
power and since then the democrats
gained control of the city machinery.
He said the repeal is asked for by the
democrats and is purely political
matter.
Representative Patrick T. Connell,
of Norwich, a member of the COM
mittee on cities and boroughs, stated
that the only action ever taken by the
committee in meeting was in favor of
the repeal of the act, and he could
not understand where this unfavora-
BILE report came from, as it certainly
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
CANADIAN DESERTERS
OVERSEAS EXECUTED

Ottawa, April 9-Hugh Guthrie,
solicitor general of Canada, stated in
the house of commons today he had
been informed that a number of Ca
madam deserters overseas had been
executed during the war. Athers had
received sentences up to thirty years
He said the punishments in England
were more severe than in this coun-
try.
General Sir Sam Hughes, former
minister of militia and member of
parliament, said the deserters had
been tried by courtmartial and shot
both in England and at the front
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
LLOYD GEORGE ADDRESSES A
MESSAGE TO PARLIAMENT

London, April 9.-(By the A. P.)-
Premier Lloyd George has addressed
d message TO the members of parlia-
ment, saying:
My colleagues and l mean to
stand faithfully by all the pldeges
which we gave our constituenc-es -es.
We are prepared at any moment to
submit to the judgment of parlia-
ment, and, if necessary. of the coun-
try, our efforts Loyalty 10 redeem our
promises"
The premier's message was in re-
ply to a telegram sent to Mr.. Lloyd
Georgeyesterday, signed by two hun
dred members of the house of com
mons, holding the premier to his
election pledges to exact the utmost
indemnity from Germany. The move
ment was initiated by group of
Conservative members under the be-
lief that it would strengthen the
premier's hand at the conference
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
TO HAVE CAMOUFLAGED
TANkS In BOSTON PARADE

Boston. April 9.-Twelve camoufiag-
ed whippet tanks, manned by New
England members of the 302nd over
seas tank corps, will parade through
the streets of the business section on
Saturday as the opening feature OF the
Victory Liberty Loan campaign. The
tanks will be under military escort and
accompanied by a band.
Members of the campaign commit
tee in announcing the parade said 1t
would be the first of its kind in the
country After being shown in Bos.
ton, the tanks will start on tour OF
New England to help boom the VIC
tory loan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
DEVELOPMENTS IN CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE CONTROVERSY

Boston. April 9-Charges of dis
loyalty and mismnagement on the
part of the trustees ofthe Christian
Science Publishing Society are made
in a separate answer filed in the su-
preme court today by John V. Ditto
more, ore of the defendants, to the
suit brought by the trustees last
month to restrain the directors of he
Fidst Church of Christ, Scientist
from interfering with their manage
ment of the society. Mr.. Dittemore
particularly attacks the methods used
in the publication of the Christian
Science Monitor a daily paper
The other members of the board of
directors dismissed Mr.. Dittemore on
March II, last, eight days before the
filing of the suit, and appointed Mrs.
Annie NJ. Knott in his place.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
TO MAKE BRUNSWICK
A SOVIET REPUBLIC

Berlin, April CBy the A. P.D.-The
Brunswick correspondent of the Lokal
Anzeiger reports a general strike and
strong movement in favor of pro-
claiming Brunswick a soviet republic
At a mass meeting this morning. the
correspondent says, former President
Merges in a speech urged a union with
soviet. as the only salvation for Ger
many, which is on the verge of q
precipice." Amid the plaudits Of the
crowd, Merges demanded the immedi-
ate proclamation of soviet republic
and a union with Russia and Hungary.
The newly elected workers council
is to meet this afternoon to proclaim,
Itself the sole sovereign power in
Brunswick
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Hartford, April 19.-The city of
Norwich was very much in the legis-
lature tloodlight Wednesday after
noon, following the unfavorable report
made by Representative Harry Sher-
wood, house chairman of the com
mittee on cities and boroughs, on the
repeal of the bill which provides for
practically life tenure in office of
the superintendent of water works of
the city of Norwich. Mr.. Sherwood
explained that at the 1917 session an
act was passed which provided that
the superintendent of water works
hold office during good behavior. At
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
NO CITIZENSHIP FOR JAPS
MILO SERVED In U. S. ARMY

Ell Paso, Texas, April 9.-Japanese
who have served as soldiers in the
United States army cannot become
American citizens under the law
waving declara ton of intention and
other formalities connected with the
naturalization of aliens. Judge W. r.
Smith decided in the United States
district court here this afternoon.
Two Japanese who were enlisted in
the army at Fort Bliss applied for cit
izenship. Judge Smith held that this
law was in conflict with former law
requiring that applicants for ciu-
zenship must be free, white persons,
or persons of African descent"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
s50o,oo0 PLEDGED THE
VOL IUNTEERS OF AMERICA

New York, April 9.-The Volunteers
of America have obtained pledges of
$500. 600 from private individuals
whose names are withheld, to be ap-
piled TO the organizations social, edu-
cational and home missionary enter
prises in the United States, according
to an announcement tonight by Cen
eral and Mrs Ballington Booth, lead
ers of the movement.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
NEWPORT PREPARING AN
OVATION FOR ADMIRAL SIMS

Newport. r. l.. April 9.-Plans for
the elaborate reception TO be rendered
Rear Admiral Sims upon his return
tG this city on Friday were completed
tonight. He will be escorted on a
destroyer from Wexford, where he
will leave the train from Washington.
At the government landing Rear
Admiral Sims will be greeted by the
city welcoming committee. He will
head a parade OF 5000 soldiers, sail
ors, marines and members of civic
organizations and will review the
parade in front of his residence.
Rear Admiral Spencer S. Wood,
comuandant of the First Naval Dis
trict, will assist in the reception.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
DENoUNCE SUNDAY BASEBALL
AND MOVING PICTURES

New York, April 9.-Legalization of
Sunday baseball and moving pictures
was denounced as "class legislation"
which seeks to transform the day of
rest into one of toll ''for commercial
reasons" in a resolution unanimously
adopted at the annual meeting Of the
New York East Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in
Brooklyn today. A copy of the reso-
luton was sent to Governor Smith.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
LENiNE is ADVISING NEW
HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT

Paris. April 9.--(By the y. P.)-
The American peace delegation has
received advices showing that Mix
OLAF Lenine. the Bolshevik premier of
Russia, is taking a prominent part in
advising the new Hungarian govern
uent. He is communicating by wre-
a.y. courier and airplae, counselling
-..CliatioN IN order to avoid the err
,l- and excesses OF the Russian rev.
c.u,i5u.
roe Bolsheviki appear to have
hopes that a communication can be
estahl shel. between Hungary and
Russo and that BGlsAeyisln will
Dre&.. cut in Rumania and Bal
5arit
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
CHANGE IN OFFICERS
AT CAMP DIX, N. ],

Camp Dix, n. J., April 9.-Major
General Hugh L. Scott, in command at
Camp Dix, will be relieved the latter
part of this month under orders re-
cc1ved from the war department today
He will be succeeded by Brigadier
General Harry c. Hale OF the Twenty
sixth (Yankee) division. General Scott
was retired ul3er The age law on
Sept. %, 1917. but was recalled for
artiva service BY President Wilson
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
CREDITS TO THE ALLIES
NOW TOTAL $9,016, ,229, 600

Washington, April 9.-Credits Of
$3.50 ,OO0 to the Czecho Slovak re
public and of 100000 to Belgium
we're established today by the treas
ury. The Belgian credit raised the
total loans to the allies to $9,016,229,-
600 and the total to Belgium to $34l,-
435, 900.
The United States has advanced, in
Guiding today's credit total of SAL
33O 000 to Czecho Slovakia. The loans
othe new republic have been used
largely to pay for arms. ammunition
and food supplies for the Czecho SIo-
yak forces operating in Siberia.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
GEORGIA COTTON MILLS ARE
CURTAILING PRODUCTION

Atlanta, Ga, April 9-Cotton mills
in Georgia now are curtailing produc-
ton about % per cent. of normal as
the result of the unsatisfactory mar
ket conditions for cotton cloth and
yarns, it was announced today after
a largely attended meeting of the cot
ton manufacturers association of
Georgia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
SUMMONED
BEFORE COUNCIL OF FOUR

Paris April 9.-Ignace Jan Paderew-
ski, the Polish premier, was summoned
before the council of four today to
present the claims of Poland. The
premier will urge that Danzig must be
given to Poland and that Poland must
have the coal fields of Teschen, Sile-
sia, upon which, it is said, Polish in
dustrN denendS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
MANIFEST PUBLISHED
BY BAVARIAN PEASANTS

Berne, April 9.-(By The Associated
Press). The Bavarian peasants un-
ions have published a manifesto
against the Munich Soviet government,
declaring a blockade on all provis-
ions against Munich and Augsburg.
according to advices received here to-
day. No food will be sent to these
towns until the new government has
retired
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
LENiNE HAS SENT A
DELEGATE TO BUDAPEST

Paris, April 9.-(By The A. P) Nj
kolai Lenine, the Russian Bolsheviki
premier. has sent NJ. Savelli. of the
school of propaganda at Moscow, as a
delegate 10 Budapest, Advices reach
ing Paris state that Camelli has ad-
vised Bella Kun, the Hungarian for
eign minister, that the Bolsheviki will
send an army of 10000 to assist the
Hungarian Bolsheyiki.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
PRESIDENT WILSON GOES
MOTORING WITH PHYSICIAN

Paris, April (By the A. P.).-Presi-
dent Wilson left the white House"
after the meeting of the council of four
today for the first time since his ILL
ness.
With Rear Admiral Cary Grayson.
his personal physician, he motored
about town in a limousine.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
ROLSHEVIkI REPuLsED
ON THREE SECTORS

London, April 9.-The Holshevikt,
although they have been repulsed
with heavy losses on three sectors of
the front south of Archangel in the
last week, are believed to be preparing
for further offensive on the Nologda
railway sector, an official statement
from the British war office on opera
tions in north Russia saws.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
GERMAN DELEGATION
HAS ARRIVED IN VIENNA

Paris. April 9.--(By the A. P.) Des-
patches from Vienna today announce
the arrival there of q German delega-
iion which mas opened negotiations
for the incorporation of Austria in
GERMANY
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
SOVIET MOVEMENT is
UNDER WAY IN BADEN

Paris. April 9-(Havas)-A Soviet
movements under way in Baden. ac
cording 10 despa atches received today.
The government has taken precau-
tionary measures.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
4a HOUR WEEK FOR SILK
MILL WORKERS IN NEW YORK

Washington, April 9.-The War La
Dor Board decided unanimously today
for the adoption of a forty eight hour
week for the silk mills in the Metro
politan or New York district. Nearly
10000 workers in 486 mills are af-
fected by the decision.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
GERIiANY'S FIRST PAYMENT
FIVE BILLION within Z YEARS

Council of Four Has Definitely Determined Upon This Sum
An Inter-Allied Commission is to Assess Remaining
Damage for Period of Thirty Years, Beginning May
r., /, 1921-Decson Removes Great Obstacle Which
Has Stood in the Way of Speedy Peace-4iave Reached
Agreement Determining Responsibility of the
War;
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10
PRoSr ct CT PAYM-MT BY
HUNGARY OF HEE DEBTS

I';rt- tpril 9.--The mission 70 Hun
tuy needed ny Go lj.ai Jan Christ.
Snuts has reported on the prospect OF
the pay.eent of Hungary of her debts.
! M in preston gained hy the COM
n.issicf. the report state, was that
tnere might he some chance OF aG-
1.iTtment through friendly negotia-
tons. Otherwise. it was added, il
was difficult 10 see any chance what
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-04-10

VI
tor Thompson of Niagara. that he
was offered $5O0O0O to vote for the
Carson Martin bill to permit street
railway companies to increasee fares.
Thomas Price, secretary of the
Union Pacific Railroad Co. is recov-
ering at his home in South Orange,
n. J.. from a fractured leg, which was
injured when a horse he was riding
stumbled and fell.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-07
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That

NOllCE 10 11EhED NlNEN, mat
in pursuance of the authority and d.
rections contained in the decretal order
of the Chancery Court of Polk County,
made and entered on the 14th day of
July, A. d. 1919, in certain cause
(No. 691) then pending therein be-
tween G. H. Barnes, complainant. and
Vernon Price Williams, defendant,
the undersigned, as Commissioner of
said Court, will offer for sale at pub
lie vendue, to the highest bidder, at
the Southeast door or entrance Of the
County Courthouse, in which said
Court is held, in the County of Polk,
within the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales, on the both day of Au-
gust, A. ID. 1919, the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit: NWA
SWA Section 20, and NWA NEA
Section SO, all in TIP. S., Range 30
W., in Polk County, Arkansas.
TERMS OF SALE: On credit of
three months. the purchaser being re-
quired to execute bond as required
by law and the order and decree of
said Court in said cause, with approx
ed security, bearing interest at the
rate of per cent per annum from
date Of sale until paid, and lien being
retained on the premises sold to Sc.
cure the payment of the purchase
money.
Given under my hand this 10Th day
of July, A. D. 1919.
w. L. PARKER,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Adv.--1st pub. July "a.
Last pub. August Ia, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-07
Notice to Confirm Tax Title.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned claims title to the following
described tract of land situate in Polk
County, Arkansas, to-wit: SEA Sec.
IL, T. ! s., R. 20 W., by virtue of
Clerks Deed of Tax Sale executed and
delivered to him by Will Alexander,
Clerk of the County Court of Polk
County, Arkansas, dated June 15,
1917, which deed was executed pursu-
ant to a sale of said lands by the
Collector for Polk County, Arkansas,
begun and publicly held on the 14th
day of June, 1915, at which sale the
undersigned became the purchaser of
the above described lands. That the
undersigned will present his petition
to the Chancery Court of Polk Coun-
ty, Arkansas, at it's next regular De-
tober term, 1919, praying that his
title to the lands above described be
quoted and confirmed Now, there
fore, all persons who can set up any
right to said lands so purchased in
consequence of any informality or ir-
regularity connected with such sale,
are hereby warned and called upon to
do so, in said Chancery Court at it's
next October term, 1919.
Dated on this 25th day Of June. 1919.
/. L. REED.
Adv.--1st pub. July 8.
Last pub. Aug. z, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-07

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That
in pursuance of the authority ard li-
rections contained in the decretal order
Of the Chaneery Court of Polk County.
made and entered on the 14th day Of
July, A. ID. 1919, in a certain cause
mo. 7l9) then pending therein be-
/ tween Lydia NJ. Smith, Frank Morris,
VIM. Morris, Charles +. Morris, Mar
guerite Hughey, A. w. Morris, G. +.
Morris, Alice Robinson, Adults. and
Emma j. Bethards, and Minnie r.
Richards, Minors, by Lydia NJ Smith,
Next Friend, ex parte. compliments,
tine undersigned, as Commissioner of
said Court, will offer for sale at public
vendue to the highest bidder, at the
Southeast door or entrance Of the
County Courthouse, in which said
court is held, in the County Of Polk,
within the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales, on the 30th day of Au-
gust, A. D. 1919, the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit: SEA
NEA Section !, TIP. 3 S., R. 30 w., in
Polk County, Arkansas.
TERMS OF SALE: On credit of
three months, the purchaser being re-
CURED to execute a bond as required
by law and the order and decree of
said Court in said cause, with approx
ed security, bearing interest at the
rate of 10 per cent per annum from
date of sale until paid, and lien being
retained on the premises sold to Sc
cure the payment Of the purchase
| money.
Given under my hand this 10th day
of July, A. D. 1919.
w. L. PARKER,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Adv.-1st pub. July "a.
Last pub August ID. 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-07

the proper securing Of Sanchez. Re
main here with LeVere while go for
ward. and watch that he does not at
tempt 20 go below"
The fellows had not finished mess
but ! felt the danger of further delay
and talked to them as they sat on
deck, explaining briefly the entire stu
alton, and the causes leading up to the
mutIny. | dealt with the matter In
plain terms, making no apparent effort
to influence them. yet forcibly com.
pelilng each individual to realize what
would be the result of our recapture
They listened earnestly, asking an oc.
casional question. and passing com
ments back and forth freely among
themselves.
sent Watkins 10 the cabin for o
roll of charts. and spreading these out
endeavored as well as ! could, to make
clear our probable position and the
nearest point of land. When | had
completed the explanation, and stood
before them awaiting decision, it was
Haines who acted as their spokesman
'This yere is Cape Howarth?" he
asked, grimy thumb on the point in
Dictated. "An' yer say it's bout hun.
dred and fifty miles west?"
YES. about that?''
AN thar's no settlement
"Some colonists fifty miles north is
ALL"
That's bout right" He turned to
the others. Say mates, this is how ]
figure. We can't go on no long cruise
with all those bloody rats in the hold,
They're bound ter find some way out
if we give 'em time 'nough. Fer as I'm
concerned, I'm fer dividin' up whut
we've got, and ter hell with piratin'
What 'er yer say, mates? Shall we
run the oil hooker ashore, an leave
her thar, while we tramp the coast
We're just a shipwrecked crew. What
say yerT
There was a chorus of approval suf-
ficient in volume to satisfy me. and /
accepted this as decision.
"All right, lads" said briefly. "In
my judgment your choice is wise
one, I'll have an observation as soon
as the fog clears and Wen head in for
the Cape?"
when do we divide the swag?"
Fifty miles off the coast That's
fair enough, isn't 1T? And my share
goes to you"
There was a struggling cheer. but j
broke it up with a sharp order.
NOW stand by for work, all of you.
Watkins and Carter, want you aft"
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-07

COMMISSIONERS SALE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That
IN pursuance Of the authority and d.
rections contained in the decretal order
OF the Chancery Court Of Polk County,
made and entered on the 14th day of
July, A. ID. 1919, in a certain cause
lNo. 661) then pending therein be-
tween Planters State Bank of Mena,
arkansas, complainant, and j. A.
Thornton, as Administrator Of the
Estate of ID. B. Joplin, Deceased. J. e.
Joplin, Matte E. Nations. Ozie Lind
say, Homer Capehart, Cecil Capehart.
and Ruth Capehart, defendants. the
undersigned, as Commissioner Of said
Court, will offer for sale at public
yendue to the highest bidder, at the
Southeast door or entrance Of the
county Courthouse. in which said
Court is held, in the County If Polk.
within the hours prescribed bv law for
judicial sales, on the 30th day Of Au-
gust, A. d. 1919, the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit: Lot Of
Dennis and Hamilton's Subdivision Of
Block Twenty-four (24l of Eureka
Addition to the City of Mena. in Polk
County, Arkansas.
TERMS OF SALE. On a credit Of
three months, the purchaser beng re-
CURED to execute a bond as required
by law and the order and decree of
said Court in said cause. with approx
ed security, hearing interest a5 the
rate Of 10 per cent Fer annum from
date of sale until paid, and lien being
retained on the premises sold to Sc
cure the payment of the purchase
money.
/ Given under my hand this 10th day
of July, A. ID. 1919.
w. L. PARKER,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Adv.-lst pub. July "a.
4 ,,,,L 7 fa4o
The Mena weekly star., 1919-08-07

saules had vanished. On the deck lay
the strands of rope with which he had
been secured-they had been severed
by sharp knife, the ends discolored
with blood stains. ! held these out to
Watkins.
''Cut since the murder" said. "and
by the same knife. What do you make
of it, Tom?"
'Weli, sir, the thing he'd most likely
try fer wud be ter release them lads
amidships. My idea is. sir, he thought
he'd have time ter git the bulkhead
door open, before anybody cum be-
low-he an the steward. who'd know
whar the tools wus. That wus the
scheme, only we busted In too quick.
That's whar they both are-skulkin'
back in them shadows"
He fitted the smoking lantern back
onto the shelf to have his hands free
for action. and drew a cutlass out of
the arm rack. running one leatherly
thumb along the blade to test its
sharpness. His eyes sought mine ques-
tioningly.
probably your guess is the right
one" l said soberly. "We'll give II a
trial."