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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
LLOYD GEORGE DENOUNCES
STRIKE AS aPRUSSIANISlI''

London, Eng, Oct. s. = Premier
Lloyd George surprised his country
men, as he frequently does, by de-
nouncing the railway mems strike as
''Prussianism" and another effort 20
hold up the community and strangle
il into submission, at the lord mayor g
mansion house luncheon in honor OF
lleld MARSHAL Ailenpy yesterday.
The nation means to be master Ga
her own house" Mr.. Lloyd George de-
clareu; a Just master. a fair master,
a generous master. but always master
in her own house This was naturally
accepted as a proclamation OF the
premier's view that the government
Won q victory over The sLrLkers-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
Sergt. DTeben Reminds
Maj. Bmges OF Drive

A year ago today the 14lst infan-
try, composed largely OF El Paso mel,
went over the top Tor the first time
in the St. Etienne battle.
SergL sam Dreben. Of FL Paso. who
Is in New York on business. tele-
phoned MAJ. Richard r. Burgess here
81 ednesday and reminded him that
just a year ago his men went over
the top. The major organized COM
pany A, 1s1st infantry. and Dreheu
was first sergeant Of the company
The 1f1st infantry was a part Of
the 36th division. which comprised
the list. lind, l43rd and 144th in
lantry. the 1Slst, 191nd and 133rd
artillery, the 131st. 132nd and 1876
machine gun companies and the
nth engineers. The division was
commanded by Maj. Gen. ". r. smith
and was engaged particularly ln the
Argonne and Champagne drives.
A year ago today the United states
refused to grant an armistice 70 Ger
many, asked for October s, and on
October S the Second division took
ST. Etienne and the Fifth e. s. corps
took Elewille IN the Argonne
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
Send Commander
OILS Cadets To
Camp Pike, Ark.
Lieut.. Col. Gimperling Sent
to 18th Infantry; to
Leave Nov. 30.

Lieut. Col Thomas N. Gimperlng
commanding officer Of the El Paso
high school cadets. has been trans
ferred to the ssth infantry at Camp
Pike. Ark. according to advices re-
csived in IL Paso wednesday. Col
Gimperiing, however. viii remain on
duty here until November 80.
Col Gimperiins assumed his duties
here last May ]. coming to Fl Paso di-
rect from France where he served
with the 9ist division Of the national
army and later as divisional machine
gun officer Of the 3oth national guard
division. he was in command OF the
three machine gun nattallons OF the
30th division during the battle on the
Hindenburg liuei IN Septempe
1913. II was during this engagement
that an American army corps COM
posed Of the 27th national guard di-
vision from New York and the som
national guard division from the
southeastern states smashed the
Hindenburg line on the fields CT
Flanders The Americans here were
brigaded with the Australians and
New Zealanders. Col Gimperling di-
rected the machine gun operations OF
the 30th division during this great
offensive.
Col Gimperline is a West Pointer,
entering the military academy from
Ohio and graduating ia the class Of
1904. He was commissioned a sec
ond lieutenant in the Z1st infantry
later advanced 70 a first Lieutenant
in the sixth infantry and has served
as a captain in the 3ith and 6fth in
fantry. he was regimental adjutant
Of the 64th infantry while that unit
was stationed az Fort Bliss. He also
served as machine gun Instructor AZ
Fort Bliss, having organized the first
machine gun school in the Fl Raso
military district
He organized the r. o. T. c., Of
Williams college and was awarded
the honorary decree OF master OF arts
by Harry A Garfield, president OF
tEaH Ine-Irul-rn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
STOMACH ON
A STRIKE
'Pape's Diapepsin" puts
Sour, Classy, Add Stomachs
in order at once I

wonder what upset your stomach
which portion OF the food did the
damage-do you7 well, don't bother.
II your stomach IS In a revolt; Il sick.
gassy and upset. and what you Just
ate has fermented and turned sour;
head dizzy and achess heIch gases and
acids and eructate undigested food
just eat a tablet OF two Of Papes
Diapepsin TO help neutralize aeidlty
and fin five minutes you viii wonder
what became OF the Indigestion and
distress. II your stomach doesn't take
care Of your liberal limit without re-
beiliou; u your food Is a damage in
stead Of a help, remember the Quick-
est. surest. most harmless antacid IS
Pape's Diapepsin. which costs so lit
tie at drug stores--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
GEN. DODD SAYS U. S. NEEDS
HALF MILLION MEN IN ARMY

~Ths United states should have an
army Of 90 least 2 half million men.
said Brig. Gen. George A. Dodd. o.
g A. retired
Cen Dodd. whose daughter is the
widow Of Lieut. Col T. ~ Leary,
killed recently IN an alrrlane accident.
VIII spend several days more in III
Paso.
There IS no place feel quite SO
much at home as here" said the gen
eraL Il spent several years in this
nefghborhood. ny last service was in
Mexico in ISIS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
BAKER OPPOSES BILL TO
REMIT AMY grsWwTEWrf

Washington. D. c.. Oct. s.-Hoiding
that such legislation might have a
bad effect IN the morale OF the army
% future emergencies. secretary
Baker Tuesday asked the senate mill
tary committee 10 report unfavorabiy
the bill by senator Chamberlain. Dem
ocrat. oregon. proposing that all sem
fences imposed on soldiers during the
war be RENTED except IN cases where
the offences ommittsd would be DUN
ishable under receraI statutes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES UNION
GETS 81 NEW MEMBERSHIPS

At & meeting Of the federal en-
pioyes union Tuesday night officers
were elected and 81 applications for
membership were received The Of
ficers are John II. Never. president;
y. ". Parry first vice president. Mrs.
J. p. Dent second vice president
George 3. Slater. secretary and treas
urer; Mrs. A. c. Moroney, recording
secretary. The federal employees also
voted 70 sustain the meat cutters in
their demand for better wages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
$50 Members Of Alleged Red Guard
Of Finland Made To Kiss u. S. Flag
II Weirton, w Va, Public Square

WTEIRTON, w Va. Oct. s.-More
W than 15o men, declared by police
authorities 20 have been members
OF the cred Guard1 Of Finland.
were rounded up here today
marched 10 the pubIle square IN
Weirton, forced to kneel and Kiss
the American nag and were thea
driven out OF iowa By the police
and deputies
seven o. the men, suspected OF
being leaders OF the radicals. nf-
ter kissing the nag. were taken
to the county Jail At New Cum
berlana- Later all hut one were
rclenEed- He a. being held for in
vesusution by the federal nuthori-
ties
The raid was the outcome OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
Colonel Brandt
nPL0zne Crash.
Expected to Die
Sergt. w. H. NEWT Also
Seriously Hurt IN Acct
dent Near Binghamton.

Binghamton. n. T.. Oct Sol Ger
aid Brandt was probably MORALLY
hurt and his passenger, sergt ". Il.
hewitt, seriously injured when their
plane crashed to the ground for an
unknown reason. one mile north Of
Deposit at o'clock. Col Brandrs
arms and his legs were broke nand
he suffered internal injuries. sergt-
hewitt apparently suffered ooneus-
sion Of the brain. The airplane was
wrecked.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
MEAT CUTTERS STILL OUT;
LABOR UNION SUPPORTS THEM

The situation with regard to the
meat cutters strike here Is virtually
unchanged iwth the exception that the
Central Labor union viii back the
men in their plea for S35 and $40 a
week for class 3 and A men respec-
lively. The members OF the central
body. which touches every union In
the city. have expressed their ap-
prevail OF lending support 70 the men
who are leaving the markets which
VIII not pay union wages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
JOHNSON FLHYS
nations LEAGUE
Says 1t Would Have Effect
Of Putting World In
Straight Jacket.

Portland. ore. Oct s.-Attacks on
article 10 Of the league OF nations
covenant on the ground that it would
"freszs the worid into immutability
and put Sc into straightiacket p
featured two addresses here Tuesday
by senator Hiram 81. Johnson. He
ss.eazs today in Tacoma and seattle
subject peoples, under this cove
nant, would remain subject tin the
crack OF doom, declared the senator.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

London. Eng oct. s-CambridEe
university VIII confer honorary de-
srees on a number CT prominent men.
These include king victor Emmanuel.
Of ltalys rear admiral william s.
sims, United states navy; admiral
John r Jellico, and field marshall Al
lenby.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
ARMY OFFICERS ORDERED
TO REPORT AT NEW POSTS

Washington, D. c., oct. Mai
william +. Donnelly. u. S infantry, has
been ordered from Douglas, Ariz.. 70
Fort Mcintosh, TO report to the S7th
infantry.
First Lieut. Philip Hastings. coas
artillery corps. has been ordered 10
report to the retiring board at Fort
Barard
First Lieut. Alexander B. Culp. OF
the air service. Oteen, n. C., has been
ordered 20 Fort Bayard.
Fu0E OFFICES AND GROUND FLOOR
DISK ROOM. NEW Trust BLDG.-Adr.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
EIGHTH CAVALRY ARRIVES
HERE FROM MARIA. TEXAS

The Eighth cavalry arrived at TT.
Bliss Wednesday and with the organ
izadon came Col George \. Lang
horne and Capt Leonard T. Natlack.
nesday.
The Eighth has been at Maria II
exchanged places with the Fifth cav
airy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

Manicurists OF this city are consid-
ering the formation Of union.
Despite their present charge Of so
cents for work requiring a half hour
or less and tips approximately half
their regular charges. they declare
they cannot live u0on the amount
they earn and. therefore. must raise
the price Of manicures.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
GERMANY PROTESTS U. S.
PRISON CAMP CONDITIONS

Copenhagen, Denmark. Oct. $40
cording TO a dispatch from Berlin.
the TaEeblatt asserts that Germany
has sent a note TO Switzerland ask
ing amelioration OF the conditions
under which German prisoners are
confined in American camps.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
QUICK RELIEF
FROM CONSTIPATION
Cd. - OIiVe IabIeLs

That IS the Joyful crY Of thousands
since Dr.. Edwards produoed OlEe
Tablets the substitute for calcnel No
Eriping results from these pleasant
little tablets. They cause TIE LIVER
and bowels to act normally. They
never force them to unnatural action
d.. Edwards Olive Iahlets are a
soothing, healing, vegetable compound
mixed with olive oil.
Il you have a bad taste, bad breath.
feel dun, tired, are ronstpaled or
biious, you'll ind quick and sure r.
suits from Dr.. Edwards ltle Olive
Tablets At beddme. 10c and &c box
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
ASSISTANT WAR SECRETARY
IS m WRECK OF AIRPLAEE

in order TO avoid running into a han-
gar ard iniuring q number Of persons
he was forced 30 turn his machine
abruptly around with the result that
q topped over The wrecked ma
chine mas not In the race
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

uauFhtt1ess. beWildering in its appeal
20 the eye. and its power % convulse
audiences with laughter. viii open
AT THE rEIQUE SATURDAY for an
entire weekday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
OAKLAND ORDINANCE BARS
STRIKEBREAKING MOTORMEN



by strike breakers. which caused the
death OF SIX occupants OF the bus and
the fatal injury Of another. the city
council passed an emergency ordi-
nance forbiddinE the employment on
street cars or electric trains Of motor
men with less than ten days expert
ence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
JEROME MILITARY STATION
EINEM Nln-E nE rarIH rL.ARE

Jerome, Ark Oct. s.-The local
station OF a detachment OF the 1911
infantry, under Capt John II. Hite.
hereafter IS TO be known as Camp
Clark. In honor OF the head OF the
United Verde Copper company,
former senator ". H Clark. who has
done much in making the stay OF the
soldiers pleasant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

Amsterdam. Holland. oct. s.-The
former German emperor VIII remove
from AueronEen about December 16
and take I'd his residence at Doom.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

Eugene, Ore. Oct S-Lieut. webb.
OF Eugene, was killed at lredford
Tuesday when his De Havilaud air-
plane fell The motor stopped when
the plane went into tail spin Sergr
Actiunts. who was with him. was
seriously injured
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS MAY
BE OVERCOME

II you have Catarrhal Deafness or
head and ear noises or are CROWNS
and get I ounce OF parmint double
strength), and add 20 lt Z pint Of
hot water and a little granulated
sugar. Take tablespoonful four
times a day
This viii often bring quick relief
from the distressing head noises.
Clogged nOstrlls should open, breath
ing become easy and the mucus stop
dropping into the throat lit Isl easy
20 prepare. costs little and Is pleasant
70 take Anyone who has Catarrhal
Deafness or head noises should give
this prescription a trial-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

many threats which have been
made against foreigners AID 9TH
ers employed in the steel plants
here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

No. 1862 my Cairo Love (Fox TroO
Sc Everybody Shimmies Now.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-08

No. 1866 lOhi What a Pal Was Mar
Sc Dear Heart.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
Deaths and Funerals.
Austin CONIan.

Within week after his retirement from the Stanley Rule & Level factory after 37 years work with that con- cern, Austin Cowlam died yesterday afternoon at his home, 19 Belden street. MT. CoWlam had been in poor health for some time, that fact hav- ing been in part responsible for his retirement last week. The deceased was 65 years of age and a native of LoughsborOugh, England. Surviving him are one son and two daughters. Alfred R., Mrs. J. A. Williams and Mrs. Arthur Anderson and four grand children. Fraternally he was a mem Der of Sir Francis Drake lodge, Sons of St. George, and New Britain lodge, N. k. Q. P. Funeral services will be held from the home at o'clock to- morrow afternoon and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
CITYHEMS

For the last six weeks we have been entirely out of "Ward's'' English cloth hats. A small shipment arrived today. s5 each. Wilson 's-Advt.
 Overcoats that are right, at Besse- Leland's.-advt.
 Herber l. Jester has just returned from a weeks stay at the Broadway Motor Truck Co. at Cortland, N. Y.
 William Lynch, a veteran of the Canadian and American armies in the world war, was the victim of highwaymen in Newark, N..J., last week. He sustained injuries that necessitated his removal to a hospital in that city. He was able. to leave tGe institution Saturday.
 A meeting of the fair committee will be held at the I1lks club on We'd nesday evening. The general commit tee has already been appointed and at the meeting appointments to the various sub committees will be made. The annual banquet of She New Britain Christian EndeaVor Union will be held on Friday evening at 6:3O, o'elock at the South Congregational clYurch. The principal speaker wifi be F. E. Vandersail of Boston, the national alumni superintendent. All
 
 ed to notify Miss Anna M. Ward or Miss Catherine Sheekey.
 Nothing in the world dresses a man up more than good-looking new hat. Wilson s.-Advt.
 A marriage license has been issued to Julien Krypztoik Of l25 Grove street and Frances G1owick of Plain vile.
 Essex club social and dance, Booths hall. Tuesday evening, Nov. IS, OIL cott's orchestra.-advt.
 Officer William Hayes who has been motorcycle officer during the s1snmer months, has returned to the night force for the winter.
 FGyman Zinman has leased a bar Der shop and pool room at 53 Lafay- ette street to Solomon Nasques.
 Traut & Hines dance, Wednesday evening" Nov. 19th,' Bardeck's hall.A advt.
 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Malone have arrived home from their honey r@oon trip.
 Joseph Bruso of 147 Old street, Bristol. reported to the police today that he had lost a pocketbook con- taining $2OO ffn this city on Saturday.
 What strikes the whole family just right for Christmas-mo other, father, brother, sister? Isn't a ward robe trunk about the finest thing !? Prom $3O up to $110 right here Ut Wilson s.-Advt.
 A surprise party was tendered to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson on Steele street Saturday evening in hon. or of their tenth wedding anniversary.
 Morris Segal sold today through the Camp Real Estate company a three eami1y house at 314 Chestnut street to Arthur Mackey of Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
FOOD PR0FITEERS JAILED
One Gets 30 Days, Another Gets One Day and Both Are Fined S1OO and Costs in New York.

New York. Nov. 17.-Georse and Julius Roth, the first to be convicted here of food protiteering, were given short jail sentences and fined $1Oo each today. George, who is Fl years old, got 30 days and Julius, a year his junior, one day.
 In passing sentence Federal Judge Knox declared he purposed to give the department of justice the ''sternest and heartiest cooperation" in the campaign against profiteers in food. The brothers were convicted last week of selling for P F cents a pound, five barrels of sugar for which they had paid only 934 cents a pound.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
w. c. T. U. Seeks Million
 To Enforce Prohibition

St. Louis, Nov. 17.--Prohi bition was referred to as a panacea for the worlds ills by speakers at. today's session of. the National Women's $ Christian Temperance Union in con- vention here. Enforcement of the prohibition law was urged as part of the ericanization program being formulated by the union. Twenty-four women made tWo-minute talks. A campaign to get 100000 members to assist in the work will be launched, it was announced
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
Thomson To Meet Guests
 From Abroad At Boston

President H. c. M. Thomson, of the Am erican Hardware association, has been appointed as one of the mem bsrs of the State Chamber of Com Merce committee which is to meet the guests of the International Trade Conference at Boston on Wednesday morning November 20. The European guests will be escorted to New Haven, where they will meet in Woolsey hall. A banquet will be given in their honor in the Hotel Taft Wednesday evening:
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
BURGOMASTER NIAX'S POSTERS

Brusse1s.-Belgium has a. prized collection in the spirited proclama- tions issued by Burgomaster Max of Brussels, issued in 1914, before he was taken into captivity by the Ger mans. German agents pasted other placards over the proclamatons as fast as they were discovered but Bel sians found a way to remove the Hun posters and preserve Max's singing proclamations. Most cherished is that which urged Belgian citizens to keep their flags in readiness for the day of reparation.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
OWN YOUR HOME CAMPAIGN.

Avai1ing themselves of the excep- tionally fine weather of yesterday. :, very large number of people visited the Williams Estate tract seeking plots on which to erect homes. Tho crowd and their earnest disposition to negotiate purchases of the plots of- fered for sale is strong evidence that more people than ever before are alive to the great advantage of being full-hedged proprietors of their own dom miciles.-AdVt.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
JR. o. U. \. NI GARD TOURNEY.

On Tuesday Cham berlain Council, o. U. A. M, will hold a card tourna- ment at their hall on g Hungerford Court. Pinochle and whist will be played the winners to be given young chickens. For those who don't wish to play pinochle a ladies and gen. tlemens whist party is provided up- stairs
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
East St. House Robbed,
 S150 Diamond Ring Gone

John Katshimko, of 404 East street. reported to Sergeant George J. Kelly this morning that his home had been entered during the night and the fol- lowing articles were taken: Lady's black coat, $150 diamond ring and q handbook belonging to Petrenelli Pocita. a boarder at the house
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
FINANCIAL
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street 10:30 a. m-The Q strength of investment rails, notably Union Pacific, was the only important offset to an otherwise heavy tone at the opening of today's stock market: Prominent features of last weeks se- were iquidating movement reflected further pressure, due proba bly to re- newed selling for both accounts. The motor division reacted ? to 4 points. oils dropped 1 to 3, steeIs 1 to ano equipments 1 to 3. Active specialties, including tobaccos, also sagged. Trad lhg was dull in contrast to recent eN~ cited sessions
 Noon-As the session progressed nelliilS became more urgent being inpelled by further liquidation of "eakened accounts. General Motors continued it's cratic course, losing Il polh1s, rallying 6 and then droppiug pack again Crucible Steel was the weakest issue in the entire list, losing lo points. Union Pacific displayed consistent strength, extending it's gain to IA points. Several of the tOod and metal shares showed marked hrmness. Part of this advantage was forfeited before noon however, fresh weakness in foreign exchange and 12 per cent for call money playing into the hands of the short interests.
 Wall Street, close Prince tenden- cles were mainly upward later. Gen. eral Motors dominating the market at an actual gain of almost ten points, after having shown a loss of II points. The close was irregular
 Sales approximated 100000 shares.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
British Boat is Taken
 As LiuuOr Smuggler

Miami, Fla, Nov. 17.-Seizure by federal authorities of two. boats plying between Florida ports and the Ba- hama Islands was declared today to be the first step in a campaign to end illicit liquor traffic between the near by British possessions and this coun- try. The vessels were seized under the technical charge of sailing for a foreign port without the necessary clearance papers.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
Is Arrested Again For
 Stealing Automobile Tire

Arthur Bergeron, who was fined S1OO and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail, the latter sentence which was suspended in the Berlin town court last Friday night for theft of automobile tires, is in the meshes of the law again. Bergeron was taken into custody today by Detective Ser seant Richardson, for alleged theft of tire from pr. B. D. Radcliff, the meat and food inspector.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
ANNIVERSARY MASS.

At St. Joseph's church Wednesday morning there will be an anniversary mass sOlemnized for the late Ferdi- nand Tint, who died during the in tluenza epidemic last year. while he was in the service.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
ENTERTAIN STATE OFFICERS.

At the meeting of the Rev. w. A. Harty lodge, A. o. H.. yesterday aft ernoon state officers were entertained by the local lodge members. Among those present were: State Vice-Pres- ident John Donlon of Bristol; State Treasurer Edward T. Lyon of Hart ford; County President Timothy Dowd of Windsor
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
STORK Is ON JOB.

A daughter was born at the New Britain General hospital today to MT: and Mrs. Arthur Carlson, of 125 Gris- wold street Mir. and Mrs. Harold Cutting, of 12 Park steel Plainville, are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son. A. son was born at st5le New Britain hospital to MT. and Mrs Edward Linn. of 99 Rhodes street
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
Jenkins Was in. Jail For Two Hours: Restricted Now

Washington, Nov. 17.-William O.. Jenkins, American consular agent at Puebla, was detained at tho peniten- tlary for two hours after his arrest on a charge of collision with the bandits who recently kidnapped him, accord ing to advices to the State department today from Mexico City. He then was released without bail and is now re- Stricted to his own home.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-17
Priest Objects To Crowd
 And Police Are Summoned

Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski, pastor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus church, complained to the police last eNening about a crowd of men who were con- gregated at the corner of Orange and Gold streets. A policeman was sent to the place and he dispersed the crowd