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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-10-03
MISSISSIPPI NEWS
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Happenings Over
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| Various Places


Jackson Mabel L. Stire, sec,
retarymanager of the Mississippi
State fair, accompanied by Mrs King,
assistant secretary, are prepared to
leave on an extended tour OF fairs and
expositions in different parts OF the
south.
Natehez.-A meeting Of all the moth
ers, wives and sisters of men who were
In military service from Natchez and
Adams county has been called for the
purpose Of organizing local branch
of the War Mothers of America
Jackson Mississippi has been asked
to subscribe $59,94O to the Red Cross
membership drive from November End
to 11th inclusive, and local organiza-
tions for the campaign are now being
perfected throughout the state
Natchez.-Organization Of the vari-
GUS county and parish units Of the
Scenic highway association is being
pushed by Theodore V. Wensel, Of
Natchez, president Of the southern di.
vision of the association.
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Jackson,-Pursuant to call Of Rt
Rev. William Mercer Green as direct
or general Of the Sewaaee endowment
1und campaign in Mississippi two
meetings OF much interest were held
in Jackson.
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Greenwood.-A deal was consummat-
ed here whereby the city Of Greenwood
purchased six lots of the school huiId
ing. The city expects within tba new
year or two to ENLARGE the Greenwood
schools,
a**et
Observation-Disclosures to recent nuhli-
cations about eo.caI1ed afoiro nrioos
for cotton seed for tbo f,r,aors ttto,
new General coIlins statas tbo+ tbo
cotton seed trust inst viii not 5on,n
Pine Mountain rr,dar a., a,,.,i.,
Of tha Tinnab en,ino D~oodan-, al.as,
alton MANS arc nav ,,ndor r,o,, Iaa1,
ing to fba bolding of H. $1,000 I'M
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"i09 0AnlDil VI tAofouShpfeu SWINE
racl,son Tbo ,%orire. $3.50 /, M,
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Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
EXPLOSION SETS FIRE TO STORE;
 S2,7OO DAMAGE
Boy Burns Hand in Blast Fireman Hurt In
 Fall.

Fire caused by the explosion of gasoline at Kinsella Brothers drug store, 1192 East Main street, gave Bridgeport 1remen stiff battle shortly after 10 o'clock, and damaged the building and itse contents to the approximate amount of s2,700. Frank Seynsky. IT, of Maple street, who Is employed in the drug store, received a badly scorched hand. and Fireman Frank Babalco, of Engine Company No. 2, cut his hand severely when he fell through a hole in the floor and landed on a hroken bottle.
 Sevinsky was sweeping the floor of the rear room in the store just before 10 o'clock, and in some manner knocked over a large bottle of gaso- line. The fumes communicated with the fire in stove which stood close by, and an explosion of considerable force occurred. The room was ablaze in a few moments. and a gen eraI alarm was turned in. Bremen fought the flames with water and chemicals and succeeded in Quenching the blazs only after a hard fight. Damage to the building is estimated at S15o, and to the contents S2,5O0.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
CONNECTICUT "REDS" TAKEN
 TO NEW YORK
Brought Through Hartford Streets in Chains-53 to
 Be Deported.

Hartford, Dec. O-Handcuffed to chains, 53 alleged radicals were taken from this city to New York on the 12:35 train today by federal agents for deportation. They had been con- fined at the Hartford county jail for some weeks following their arrest in various parts of the state.
 Three trucks carried the prisoners from the jail to the railway station. The reds were handcuffed in groups to lengths of chains. Officers were posted at stra tegic points about the jail and on the streets in the vicinity and curiosity seeking onIookers were barred.
 There were hooting crowds along the streets to the railway station and at Church and Union streets, where the prisoners were loaded aboard a special coach the police had hard work to keep the throng back Off, cers were posted all about at each end of the coach and in the middle of the tracks to prevent any effort of their friends to liberate the pris- oners.
 When the last red had forced his way in the already crowded coach, a switching engine pulled the car to the main line. where it was coupled to the 12:35 express.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
30 Lost AS
 OH Tanker
 Goes Down
Earl Dooley, " a sh e d Ashore, Tells Tragic Tale of Fate of Crew of J. 4. ChansIor.

Bandon, Ore, Dec. 2o-At least 30 lives were lost when the oil tanker J. A. Chanslor, bound in ballast from was wrecked off Cape Blanco, Thurs- day night, according to the report of Earl Dooley, member of the crew, who was washed ashore from one of the ChansIor's life boats, near here, early today.
 Besides Dooney another unidenti- fled man was saved. According to Dooley the ship struck a reef at SIS Thursday night and broke in two g few minutes afterward. the sfter part of the vessel sinking, taking 30 men down with it. A score of the crew ot 51 were still unaccounted for today.
 After the vessel broke in two, ac- cording to Dooley's a,ocopnt, 10 or F of the survivors succeeded in man ming life boats Captain A. Sawyer be. ing among them.
 They drifted about all Thursday night and most of yesterday. picking up a seaman who appeared insane when taken from the water and died shortly afterwards. On attempting to effect a landing near here. DooIeg said, the boat capsized and he and an known to have reached shore.
 Dooley expressed the opinion, how ever that others from the capsized life boat would be found alive along the beach.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Watson Estate Of
 Sl 3 >O,OOO
Late Banker Had Seat on Stock Exchange Valued at $100,00O, and Owned Bank Building.

That General Thomas L. Watson, who died here at his home in Black Rock, last week, was in the millionaire class is the opinion of business men of this city. In his will, as an nounced by Probate Judge Paul L. Miller, General Watson leaves all his property to his wife, Alice c. L. Watson, his daughter Mrs. Alice w. Armit- age, of New York City, and Ar thur K. L. Watson of this city.
 Tn the will Mrs Alice c. L. Watson and William H. Griffith, manager of the Watson bank here, are named as the executors of the estate. The ap- praisers are Edmund H. Judson, Ham lton G. Shelton, and William H. Comely, Jr. In their announcement of the estate the family says that il consists of the family residence at Black Rock and interests in the city and New York of unknown value. One of the chief items of the estat te is the banking business of the T. L Watson & Co., who also do a broker age business in New York
 According to the city records ths home in Black Rock, which is reg istered in his wife's name. is worth $58,6S6, property owned by the gen eral on Congress street, consisting of two buildings and land, is valued at
 
 is listed in his own name and not as the corporations, is valued at about $8O,00O, the land for the bank, also listed as his at John and Main streets. is valued at $212,724; property on Grover avenue is worth S7,050, and a lot on Munroe street is valued ct $594.
 Added to these items there is his seat on the New York Stock Ex- change, which is worth $10O,o0O, ac- cording to recent sales; his New York banking and brokerage property, and his financial interests in the banks as well as stock and cash which he may hold personally. It is estimated that Bridgeport interests will total close to $S0O,OOO and his New York inter ests together personal property will amount to about $70O,000. making the entire estate worth close to a million and half dollars.
 Judge Miller said this morning that no accurate accounting of the estate could be had until at least the first of February as in inventory could not be completed until that time. No list of the generals property could be se- cured this morning from the F. G. Dunn company, financial agents, aE they said that they did not list bank CTS.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

Organize our forces in the competing fields as far as the United Mine Workers are c~ncerned. Go into these outside competing fields and tell your competitors that they have to join this movement whether they like it or not and give stability to the coal business of the United States''
 This congressman was Schuyler Merritt. of Connecticut. known to be organtzed labor. Why he made such a statement about me passes my un- derstarding. for he had not the slight est grounds for doing 50. At no time, at no place, and under no circum stances dis I ever make the statement which he charges to me. Congress- man Merritt could have learned this truth before making the speech if he had wished to do so.
 Judge Anderson had a right to rely on the speech of Congressman Merritt as containing the truth. for the speech was published in the Congressional Record, thus giving it official stand ing. But I say now that Congress man Merritt's quotation of statements alleged to have been made by me is false and wholly unwarranted.
 T have written Congressman Mer- Titt a letter demanding a retraction of the false charge which he made gainst me and which now forms one If the important bases for the federal grand jury Investigation
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Injured Service Men To Be Cared for
 By Government

Washington, Dec. 22-The war service and information bureau has undertaken q campaign to inform former service men that all in need of medical or surgical treat. ment because of illness or injury con tracted in the army or navy can en- ter an army or public health service hospital or local civilian sanatorium with all expenses paid by the gov. ernment.
 Discharged service men should ap- ply to the nearest army hospital or local representative of the public health service for examination or consult Red Cross representatives or state and municipal health officera
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
bIG MEETING OF IVY DIVISION MEN
 IN NEW YORK
ITv- i'll Start Campaign To Erect Monuments i'll Hon
 or of Fallen "Buddies."

The '1vy Division CFourth, Unit cd States Army) is to ''get together in New York a week from Saturday night, December 2D. Ordinarily, such an announcement would have little general interest. But five monu- nents now stand on the battle fields of France, tributes to the 15, 900 of the Ivy that never came back, and, iii the national soldiers cemetery at Arlington a finer memorial is to rise to the Ivys "glory, laud and honor" than any that has been erected there The get together is thus to be q very unusual affair. It is the first such in the historic Army of Oc- cupation."
 Remember your old Buddies. yon Fourth Division men" is the slogan that has gone out, and every Ivy man in the country is invited, especially those from New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania It is not to cost any man a cent. There should be nearly 200O of them. The Eastern Department Headquarters will bear every expense. The idea is ts build up a community interest that will be financed by the better-o off . build the great memorial, to look out after men who have no jobs yet widows and children too.
 Already all these things have been started. The five monuments in France have been built, a design is being worked on for the Arlington memorial and a plot has been allot- ted for it, a fund of $25, 900 has been raised and is being added to, children of the fallen are being educated and widows provided for. And when an Ivy man can't get a job other Ivy men do not bother about an employ ment Bureau. They go out them selves and land one for him, and see that he is "staked' while getting it.
 All this needs cooperation. Hence the "get together on December 27 It will be smoker at the Hote Pennsylvania, New York, and some of the paragraphs in the "Orders' sent out are most amusing to ol6 Army men.
 '"The smoker will start promptly a 8:15 You will see yourself on the screen of the 4th Division. You vii hear some of the best professiona talent from Broadway. Finally, yol will meet a big bunch of your olt pala"
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
HOLIDAY CROWDS
 FILL R. R. STATIONS

New York. Dec. 2O-The rush for the Yuletide log back in the old home town is on. Railroad officials today declared that never before had they faced such an immigration over the Christmas holidays and that if pleas ure seekers from afar did not re- place ''old inhabitants there was danger that New Y ork might become almost a deserted village.
 Among the throngs attacking tick ct offices are thousands of soldiers and war workers from overseas, eager to spend their first Christmas at home in two years.
 ''Au sold out both uppers and lowers, for the next three days" was the response they received to a de- nand for berths. It is evident thai many folks will sleep upright in day coaches over the main routes of travel.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Exit Of French Predicted
 By An Irish Newspaper

Dublin, Dec 2o-Belief is ex- pressed that evidence has been se- cured that may result in the arrest carried out the attack on Viceroy French.
 Documents were secured by the authorities last night when a store in this city was raided, the officers having been led to the place by pa pers found on the person of a man named Savage who was killed while running from the scene of the at tempted assassination Savage be- longed to the Sim Fein volunteers.
 It is recalled that the Sim Fein newspaper Republic, edited by Oar re1l F9ggis. printed in one of it's Sep tember issues:
 "Viscount French will not be here much longer, but the nation will continue. Its freedom will be won when French has passed from the scene"
 Absence of independent witnesses and the Quickness of the attack caus- ed a number of discrepancies in &C., counts of the occurrence. It was al first said that Policeman Loughlin, guard at the Ashtown cross roads had been killed, but 1t developed he was only wounded. When the firing began, he ran toward the viscount's motor car, but ripped and fell. While he was lying on the ground a bullet passed through one of his feet He is now in a hospital, where 1t is said he is progressing well. Detec- tive Sergeant Haley, who was also wounded, is at the Viceregal Lodge. He was body guard of Viscount French, succeeding Constable Hoey,
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
SAYS GERMANS
 ADMIT YANKEES
 WON GREAT WAR

New York, Dec 20.-"In all my perambuIations about Europe the only people whom I came upon who would admit that the Yankee dough boys won the war, were the Germans themseIves.'' said Miles J. Byrne, a Knights of Columbus secretary who came home from France, yesterday.
 That the tenacity and dash of the Americans caused the complete col lapse of the German arms both mo- rally and physically is the avowed opinion of the German residents of the Rhine Valley and other border points They have for months been able to get good perspective of the Army of Occupation and their final verdict is that the type of men who occupied their territory, are respon- sible for the smashing of the one time powerful army of Germany.
 -'The French admit that we helped a great deal, and the Britisher still crows that we came into the war when the other Allies had almost beaten the Huns"
 Both the Germans and French are at present predicting a future clash between the two countries. The Ger man farmer on the fhlne VIII con- fide to you that perhaps within ten years Germany will retaliate for the defeat which she claims is the out growth of American arms French men will place bet with you, if they believe you have any doubts about Germany making another war. One French officer wanted to bet 500 francs that within five years his country will again be called upon to fight the Germans.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
BATTLE REGIONS RETURNING TO
 NORMAL BASIS

Soissons, Dec. 20.-(By The A. P.) Gradual transformation of the bat tie swept regions of northern France back to their normal condition is being everywhere noted by the Asso- ciated Press correspondent, who, with special facilities extended by the gov ernment, is making a tour through the devastated regions to observe their steady progress toward recov- cry. This rehabilitation is observable in the revival of old industries, the esta blishment of new ones and the introduction of modern equipment, and it is even noticeable In the re- turn of vast flocks and herds of do- mestic animals, depleted by the war, back to the normal basis required for the domestic needs of this region.
 When war swept over the ten de- partm along the battle front, do- mestic animals disappeared, most of the stock being taken as food for the armies, while the birds and fowl fled from the concussion of the great guns. Now with the gradual return to pre-war conditions, the thrifty French peasant and small farmer is making heroic efforts to recoup his fortune and to reha his land.
 In the fields of industry the notice able development among the French is the inclination to modernize plants destroyed by the ravages of war. Naturally slow to make changes and suspicious of new things, French men are beginning to step forward. They are installing electric power, applying the latest ideas in me chanics, reorganizing their enter prises and building a firm foundation in preparation of the developments they believe the future will bring forth
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Painters
 For Five
 Day Week
Eight Hour Day At Dollar An Hour is Rule Also of Decorators and Paper Hangers.

It will cost considerably more to paint your house next year, the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators * Paper Hangers of this city, decided at their annual meeting last night.
 It was unanimously voted that, be- ginning next April l, 1920, the pay of all members of the union should be $1 an hour, and the question of demanding a 40 hour week in place of the present A hour week, was laid over to next meeting.
 Notices had been sent to each member notifying him that action and 10 of the constitution of the union so that they should read as follows:
 Section g. That five days a week and eight hours a day shall constitute a weeks work
 Absolutely. under no circum- stances, shall any work be done on Saturday. Ary member violating this section will be expelled from this local for the first offence. To take on and after the 1st day of April, 1920"
 Section 10. The minimum rate of wages for the journeymen shall be $l an hour, starting the first day of April. 1920.''
 The meeting was the largest ever held by the union and there was a spirited election of officers for the coming year.
 i. J. McKeon defeated A. ". Mill CT for business agent by vote of POS to S3. E. L. Mccarthy was elected president; William Mascott, vice pres ident; w. NJ. Lyons. recording secre- tary; A. J. McKeon, financial secre- tary; E. J. Joy, treasurer; G. Han son, warden; B. M. Thompson, con- ductor; H. Englehart, trustee
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

IT. Lewis statement says:
 Some one has dore me q great in- justice, and l feel that the plIolic should know it. IL has been .harSed Gainst me that I made Ce~ttin state ;nantS that I never made and would not make. In his ..>tr,I@tions to the federal grand jury. which is now in Nf.-tigating the coal industry, Judge Anderson called attention to a speech made by a member of Congress on ( ctober 29, in which that congressman said:
 '---Ir. John L. Lewis, now acting president of the United Mine Work CTS. when attending one of the joint c .nfercrces with the operators re- frrred to the purpose of the confer ence as follows:
 As l understand it, it is for the purpose of wiping out competition be- tween us as miners first, viewing it from our side of the question: next for the purpose of wiping out compe- tition as between the operators in these four states. When We have sue Ceeded in that and We have perfected an organization on both sides of he question then if I understand the real purpose of this movement it is that we will jointly declare war on every man outside of the competitive field z--lo will do anything in any way en- dansering the peace that exists be- tween us.
 ..sWhat is necessary to do this?
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
FREED
 OF MURDER IN CITY COURT TODAY

After being detained for two weeks in connection with the murder of Harry Rossignal, of 4o9 Capitol ave- nue, Leonard Gabrello, of q Reilly street was freed from custody this morning when charges against him were nolled by the City court.
 Gabrielle was arrested in South Norwalk, on December g.
 Charles Russo, formerly Of Hallarn street. who is alleged to have con fessed to the killing has not been located by the police as yet. Russo left Bridgeport on the morning after the murder, and so far has succeeded in evading the police
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

apolis. Dec 20John L. Acting President inc United Mine Workers of America denied in parti a attributed to him a member O congress United States District Judge A. B. Anderson
 his federal grand summoned to investigate ihe coal srke statement made public here today. MT. part of the statement also made public letter he written Schuyler Merritt of Connecticut requesting you make amends for your mistake by ma Q of the fact
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

New York, Dec. 2o-The govern nent steamship Buford-"the soviet ark"-is ready to leave New York for Soviet Russia, on two hours notice, it was learned this morning. She will carry on her holiday cruise greater part of several hundred radi- calls held for deportation at Ellis Island. Information was withheld concerning the exact hour of sailing.
 Many persons considered among the most dangerous of those charged with plotting to overthrow the Unit ed States government will be guests" of this government for the cruise. Alexander Berkrnan and Emma Gold mans names are the most notable on the passenger list
 At least three mystery trains are bringing additional radicals here
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
BODY BY FRIENDS

Berlin, Dec. 2G.---Ernst Sonnenberg, former paymaster of the government brigade in Berlin and now interned in Holland, alleges that he was or dsred to pay a reward of 50 900 marks for the delivery of the bodies Of Dr. Karl Lebknecht or Rosa LuxeanburE, radical socialist leaders, in the Reich- stag. Dr. Liebknecht and Frauletn Luxenaburg were shot and killed by 2 mob in this city last January.
 Herr 5onnenberg's allegations are contained in a letter to his Berlin at- torney, and can be substantnated un- der oath and by witnesses. 1t is said. The letter Is printed in the latest iz- sue of Maximilian Harden's Zukunf.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

who was recently killed by parties unknown.
 Most recent reports state the mo- tor car in which the viscount rode was not struck by bullets. the at lacking party centering its attention on the automobile immediately be- hind, which was empty. This car was shattered by g bomb, which burst inside of the vehicle.
 The Viceresal Lodge Is un1Ar close guard of police. no one being allowed to enter. It is known that the viscount has expected an attack, and he is quoted as saying recently he was governing Ireland, pistol in hand but that he was not goina to evade danger"
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
TO INSIST ON
 PREPARATION

Paris, Dec. 20.---Conferences between allied and German experts concerning repara ton for interned German war ships sunk at Scapa Flow will be re- stunned today. Belief is expressed by the Petit Journal that the French will insist upon the delivery of five light cruisers, but will show a conciliatory disposition regarding floating docks. It is believed England will not oppose
 lis point of view, and it is expected an agreement will be reached soon.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
Oregon Hens Set New
 Egg Production Mark

Corvallis, Ore, Dec. 2o.---A dozen hens at the Oregon Agricultural Col lege's farm at Salem, Ore, have set a new world record for egg production, James S. Dryden, professor at the col lege, has announced
 Each of these hens in one year laid more than 300 eggs, the best produc- ing 33O and two others BPS.
 All these hens, according to Prof Dryden, are of the strain that several years ago developed Lady McDuff, the first hen to have laid more than 300 eggs a year in a trap nest. Her rec ord was 303.