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Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-20

fiveday strike beginning September
!, Labor day. If this fails, a third
five day strike beginning November
10 is proposed.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
WILSON STUDYING
 MEXICAN PROBLEM
Interference With American Owned Oil Properties Is Latest Angle
 to Investigate.

Washington, Dec. 11.--Preside ert Wilson had before him today another memorandum on the Mexican situa- tion. It related to tho interference of the Carranza government in the operation of American owned oil properties in Mexico and was pre- pared by Chairman Paine, of the Shipping board upon information furnished by representatives of Mexi- can oil producers. Chairman Paine also sent a lette? to Secretary Lan- sing urging that tho state department take action toward protecting the American-oWncd oil properties i:l Mexico.
 By the stoppase Of drilling of new oil wells under GecrcC% of the MeXi- can government. the Shipping board has become concerned over the Oper- alton Of the large merchant marine. as the bulk of the }ucl for the 300 oil-burning steamers has been ob- should this supply be cut off, the operation ot the vessels necessarily would be curtailed. as only a sm.Nl supply of oil is on hand.
 It has developed that the State department. during the past six months, dispatched three notes to the Mexican government protestinG against the oil decroGS, but no replies have been received from President Carranza. It was learned today that Mexican soldiers had halted drilline, operations of American companies on the ground that permits to drill had not been obtained Under tho Mex ican government decrees, foreign oil companies must agree in advance that the new wells shall become tho prop er,y of the Mexican government.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
MEXICAN OFFICIAL
 BLAMES U. s. PRESS
Luis Cabrera, Head of Anti-.American Propaganda, Says Newspapers
 Talk Too Much.

Washington, Dec. 11.--Luis Ca brera, secretary of the treasury in Carranza's cabinet and said to be the moving spirit in the anti-American propaganda in Mexican official circles, puts the blame on the American press for the strained relations between his country and the United States. accord ing to the Universal of December 4, copies of which reached Washington today.
 Cabreras hostility toward the United States, manifested during the A C conferences at Niagara Falls, New London and Atlantic City, is credited by many MeNicans and Americans alike for the failure of those conferences to accomplish any amicable results and little interest has been shown in this country in the suggestion from Mexico City that @ commission of newspapermcn, off, cials and business men attempt now to settle the United States Mexican differences. Cabrera is quoted by the newspaper as saying in the inter- view:
 ''Thc international impasse has neither the seriousness nor the i'm portance which the sensational press of the United States wishes to at tribute to it. The American press has always distinguished itself by it's ScnsationaliSn and the vcnaity of it's editorial forces. Absolutely without exception the American press Is no press at all; it is just a batch of am bitions placed at the services of rot ten politicians. Anything you may as cribc to me as saying about the Am- crcan press will fall far short of eX- pressing my opinion of it."
 Cabrera denied taking any part in the Jenkins case and said he could not help the fact that his brother was governor of Puebla.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The afternoon session at the High school was omitted today to enable the teachers to hold a meeting in tht Elihu Burritt school at o'clock this afternoon. After the meeting they were given an opportunity to view the exhibit.
 The High school jazz orchesra held a rehearsal at 7:30 last evning in the auditorium. Dance music was prac- ticed for the football reception to take place in the gym" at s o'clock tomorrow evening.
 The R. o. T. C. unit will form out sido the school at 10:3S tomorrow morning. Int boys will march to FoN's theater where they will witness some government films. This will be the second showing of pictures to the men since tho unit has been formed
 The High School club will meet at the '. M. C. A. this evening. A sup per will be given. Mir. William Taft son of ex-President Taft, will speak Harold Skinner will speak on "Whs Young Men Should Go to College"
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
NEW BRITAINITyES
 AID AT SEWING MEET
Hartford MoAH Auxiliarics Attended By Tirty-two Local Womcn-
 Hold Successful Session.

The Hartford McAll auxiliaries held Congregational church in Hartford yesterday evening. About 200 mem bcrs of the organization were present, including a delegation of 32 workers from New Britain, who came early and stayed all day, bringing with them 2S9 finished garments, q check for $100 to help pa.' for the materials used, and an unlimited amount of en- thusiaSnl.
 More than 40 garments were com pleted during the day, including all kinds of clothing for the women and children of France. The sewing ma chimes were in operation throughout the day and the pile of finished work grew 50 high it was found necessary to pack the garments into large box in order to make room for more. At noon @ luncheon was served.
 Mrs. Charles r. Wooley was the Hartford chairman of the meeting, while Mrs. William c. Hungerford, Miss Frances 'Whittlesey and Miss Cornelia Chamberlain were chairmen from New Britain. The names of the other members of the New Britain delegation follow: Mrs. C. F. Mitchell, Mrs. Robert N. Peck, Mrs Lester Vib- ! berts, Mrs Isaac Russell Mrs. $. H. Hellyar. Mrs. Charles H. Mitchell,
 Mrs. c. $. Bradley, Mrs. John H. kirkham Mrs. Buell. Bassette, Mrs. A. w. Stanley, Mrs, Harry Bates, Mrs. Charles Hart, Miss Mary W. Felt, | Mrs. George Rapelye. Mrs. C. P. Merwin, Mrs. Rolin Judd, Miss Eliza , beth Andrews, Mrs. H. D. Humphrey, Mrs, George D. Copley, Mrs. Theresa Stanley Miss Mary $. Whittlesey, Mrs. A. Tyson Hancock, Mrs. J. D. Hahn, Mrs. E. Clayton Goodwin. Mrs. Lawrence Mouat Jr., Mrs. Hoyt Pease. Miss Minnie Pease, Mrs. Tortis II. Allis and Mrs. R. c. Clapp.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
EDDY-GL0VER POST
will Hold Meeting Friday, Dec. 10, in G. A. K. Hall-LocaI Members Con- ducting Memberhip Campaign.

There will be a meeting of the Eddy-Glover Post of the newly formed American Legion Friday evening, December 19, in c. A. R. hall. The activities of the post will be discussed for the benefit of its members. There is a plan for a social or entertainment of some de- &"!iptio;1 for the following meeting, Wh ch will be considered at this time.
 The local post is conducting a cam paiEn for memberships this week and it possibly will be continued next week. Veterans of the great war, no matter where they served, will be approached, as far as the committee is able, and given application blanks. The local committee is Sl ghtly han dicapped by a shortage ill the buttons of the legion, it is stated, but expects soon to have the distinguishing marks for the entire membership. An eN tensive program, such will bring about the best service mans club possible, will shortly bo put under way.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
MUCH UNCERTAINTY
 IN BASEBALL FIELD
Action Of National and American
 Leagues Closely Watched ..

New York. Dec 11.-Uncertainty reigns in big league baseball circles here today following the adjourned annual meetings of the American and National leagues last night. Legal complications in the American league have indirectly involved the senior organization and there are several in- terlocking arraugem which mdy be held up indefinitely unless the tanglo in the junior league can be straightened out before the approach of the playing season.
 Although the American league elected a new board of directors favorable to the policies of President E. B. Johnson and Iefused to consid- CT the election of an executive in ths- latter's place by d vote oC to ;, the minority, consisting of the New 1ork, Boston and Chicago clubs, plan to continue their bitter legal battle to oust Johnson. So many suits and m Junctions arc piling up that 1t as almost impossible to follow the legal aspect Of the affair 1t is understood strong efforts will be made during tbe next few days to bring the warning factions in the American league to- gether upon some sort of d harm ong
 
 ity clubs which are also the wealthiest in the league, declare that there can be no compromise under any cir cumstances 3s 1 If this attitude is maintained the 1 result may have a far-reaching eff 1 feet upon professional baseball. IF 1 the minority factions can prove ~Hin court their contention that certain actions of the league officers and their | supporting clubs are unconsitut tiona1 it may invalidate arrangements and | agreements affecting other organiza- tions than the Americn league. Sew eral moves involving both major leagues await action, including the l election of d new chairman of the national commission to succeed Gar " Hermann, drafting agreement with the minor leagues and simultan- eous opening and closing dates for the 1920 schedule of 154 games. El
 Both meetings adjourned late yes- terday subject to the call of the chair l men, but there was no intimation to- day when or whero they would re- convene President Johnson refused to state what action would be taken in this direction and the National league, having cleared up all routine matters, will probably await further developments before attempting to hold the joint meeting proposed yes- terday. Such efforts ns are likely to l be made during ibe next foW days fo clear tho baseball atmosphere will i probably be along secret diplomattc and compromise lines. |HI
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
XMAS COMMITTEE
 TO ARRANGE SONGS
Band Concerts to Be Given Ut Central Park During Holidays; Chorus
 Sings Being Planned.

At the meeting of tho Christmas committee last night at the New Britain club a program committee WAS appointed to take early action in organizing groups of choruses which will sing in front of homes early Christmas morning. Tho Following were named as memb bers of the pro- gram committee: W. c. French, William Fay. Charles c. Spring, q. E. Matthews and Carl C. Neuman-
 MT. French suggested that actioa upon the organizing of the choruses be started immediately, as rehearsais will have to be held sometime before Christmas Day. He also suggested that a number of buglers be secured to sound bugle calls at 12 o'clock on Christmas Eve from towers located in different sections of the city. The towers in tho Grammar school, Trinity M. +. church, South church and Normal school were recommendr ed as suitable places S
 This same plan was given tf1al in this city two years ago and proved to be a big success. Chimes sound- ing Christmas carols will be heard from the South church as in the past
 The committee reported at the meeting that from the present out- look several bands will be secured to offer public concerts at Central Parle. Community sings will be held, with the bands furnishing the music for the Christmas carols. The musical features will be held at the park on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Decean Dor 27, and New Years night. The bandE will play under tho Christmas treo to be erected on December 23.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
SOUTH AMERICA IN
 NEED OF SHIPPING
Countries Lack Vessels for Trad
 ing With Europe

London, December 11.-One of the greatest needs of the South American republics today is an inn mense increase of merchant shipping, Says Sir Ismael Tocornal, head of the Chilian Mission, which has just been entertained in England.
 We lack ships for the trade of Europe," Senor Tocarnal asserted. We need ships in abundance if we are to reach the full plenitude of our mercantile power We are anxious to expand our trade with England and with Europe in general. With
 America we have had m portuNt
 commercial associations ana much
 machinery in Chile is of American or
 German manufacture.
 '"ro turn to political matters, tho
 recent references to the Republic of
 Peru in connection with Chile in the
 European press have perhaps left un-
 explained the actual state of affairs
 or, rather, the origin of the question.
 There is d treaty which must be fui-
 filled and the Gillian government is
 ready to meet all it's ob1iga tions
 After our war with Peru and Bolivia,
 1S79-18S3, we received the province
 of karapaca as an indemnity. For frontier purposes, we were given pos
 session of Tacna and Africa for a. period of ten years at the expiration
 of which a plebiscite was to be taken,
 and which ever country was chosen
 by the voters was to pay a sum of money to the country which lost on
 the plebiscite. Up to the present
 moment, no plebiscite has taken
 place, owing to the intransigent at titude of Peru as to who shall have the vote. Chile wishes everybody to be given the right to vote, but Peru is not in accord with us about this.
 That is, shortly, the root of the
 question. There is no danger of war, however, between the two countries. We are on very good terms with the other two A B c powers; the I frontier difficulties with the Argentine have been satisfactorily settled of course. Chile was the first South American nation to submit to bitration, in 1903, when we accepted
 King Edwards solution of the ditii-
 culties With the United States.
 The Moroe Doctrine, of which the world hear so much from time to time, means a Continental policy, for America, North and South. It origin ated, it is said, in the brain of the 1 English Statesman, George Canning. 1 At the time of tho Holy Alliance in Europe he instructed the British 1 Minister at Washington to suggest 1t to the American government. An | exchange of letters followed between l Monroe, Jefferson and Madison in ] 1923. The Monroe Doctrine was the ! outcome.
 1 With regard to the League of l Nations, Chile approved of the scheme | without discussion. We fully ap- preciated the noble intentions of the 1 statesmen who conceived the measure l If it helps, even if only for n time, to l make the world tranquil, 1t will be l of enormous utility. Today we can l not judge it. we must await results 1 What we can do is to appreciate tho l spirit which animated those who | brought it into being"
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
T. H. KEHOE RESIGNS
Sequel to Verbal Outburst of Few
 Weeks Ago Comes With water

As a result of the difficulties be- tween the board of health and the board of water commissioners, arising, it is believed, over the statements of Dr. T. Eben Rocks concerning the chlorination of city water and the counter remarks of Water Commits sioner Thomas kehoe, the latter has tendered his resignation to Mayor Quigley. The resignation was accept ed
 Commissioner kehoe was the author of a printed statement issued soon after the charges were made by the water board, and it was he who said Dr ReeIs had made false statements At that time kehoc announced his inten- ton of resigning as soon as Mayor Quiglcy returned from his trip to the south. Both the mayor and the ex- commissioner decline to discu&s the cause of the resignation.
 Mayor Quigley said this morning that no candidate had as yet been considered for the vacancy.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
PETER F. CURRAN SUED.
Retired Main Street Merchant Made Defendant i'm Suit Over Property.

Peter P. Curran, who recently con- dUcted a dry goods retail store on Main street, has been made the de- fendant in an action brought by the day through Attorney Henry Nowicki. The action is rcturnable in the super for court on the first Tuesday in Jan uary.
 Several months ago MT Curran dis posed of his store to the New Britain Clothing company. It is alleged in the writ that the purchaser took an op- tion at the time on tho building and since then MT Curran has not allowed the company the right to exercise the option in view of disposing of the building to another party.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
C1TYLZEMS

Mrs. Dody's dancing class will have a masquerade on December 29 at tho Shuttle Meadow club.
 Three barbers at McEnroe's, no waiting; over Naughtons Bakery.-ad
 Dance, Grange hall, Berlin, Fri eve. --advt.
 Several of the young lawyers have organized a basketball team, electinS Attorney Albert A. Greenberg captain, and will eventually play the team com- posed of merchants. The lawyers hope to have a chance to play the newspaper reporters team which is being organized.
 The Eversharp pencil is a most de- sirablo gift for anyone. Complete showing at Adkins, SC Church St. adEt
 James Young, Franklin Square, was taken i'll at the entrance to the Sovereigns block yesterday afternoon, and the police ambulance conveyed him to the hospital.
 Dance, Booths hall, Friday Eve. Olcott's Syncopated orchestra. Last dance in that hall-advt.
 Fred F. Crandall reported to the  couch cover had~been stolen from his automobile which was left standing near the Main street railroad crossing.
 The case of Joseph Benson ct al., against Joseph Salinski, to recover commission for the sale of real estate, was heard in the city court this morn ing before Judge James T. Meskill. Judge w. F. Mangan was counsel for the plaintiff and Lawyer Joseph G. Woods for the defendant. Decision was reserved.
 Ever so many men have said, If anyone is going to make me present sell them this shape Dunhi1 pipe" Now We know what he want'--come in---you are sure to please him.-Wil- son s.--adVt.
 The industrial league officials an nounce the following games are sched- uled for Saturday evening. Corbin' s vs. Stanley Works: Russell & Erwin vs Landers. Dancing will follow the games.
 A case of scarlet fever on West street was reported to the health board this morning, and the home was placed under quarantine.
 Strictly fresh eggs from the C. A. Blair farm at National Tea Importers, 123 Main street.-advt.
 The regular meeting of the school board will be held tomorrow afternoon at A:30 in the office of Superintendent of Schools Stanley Fl. Holmes.
 The Ladies auxiliary. N A. l.. C., No. 104, will hold it's m eeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs. r. w.. Heller on Vance street.
 Election of officers will be held ar the meeting of White Rose camp this evening in Electric hall,
 Dr. J. r. Faulkner announces the reopening of his office at 205 West Main St.. City, for the practice of medicine and surgery. Tel. T0.-Ad.
 Harold Judd is spending a few days in this city. He will leave soon with his family for his winter homo in Florida.
 Dance tonight at Grange hall, Ber- lin. by D. R. M, club. Music by AL pha String orch estra.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
Adriatjc Question is
 Up For Consideration

London, Dec. 11.--Andrew I3onar Law, governm ent leader, answering several questions in the house Of commons today. hinted that the .Adriatic trouble was a subject of dis cussion between Premier Glenn enCetu Of France, Foreign Minister Scialoia of Italy and Premier Lloyd George, as was also the Russian situation and Turkey. He gave no indication of the course of the conferences, however.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
BROWN FINED $50 AND COSTS

Arthur Brown of Hartford, who was fined $50 and costs in the local police court for recklessly operating an auto mobile on the state highway near 1belle's corner several months ago, and who took an appeal, was before Judge Burpee in the superior court yesterday afternoon. He entered a plea of nolo contenderc and the court imposed a fine of $50 and costs.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
Lansing Denies Trouble
 With President Wilson

Washington, Doc. 11.--Thore is not now and never has been any difference Of opinion between President Wilson and the state department on the hand ling of Mexican affairs, Secretary Ian sing said today. MT. Lansing was dis cussing published reports that the presidents attitude on the Fall reso- lution requesting a break with the Carranza government was a reversal of the policy adopted by the depart ment.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
NEW DRIVE ON PETR0GRAD
Head Of Russian Northwest Govern mcnt Plans CampaiEn--Already Has 5000 Men Fully Equipped.

Stockholm, Dec. 11.--A new offen- sive against Petrograd is being plan ned according to an interview with C.. G. Lianozow. head of the Russian northwest government. printed in the Iie1singfors Huvudstadsoladet. The most important step, he says, IS to ar range for joint action by the armies or White Russia, Finland and Esthonia. It is declared that 5000 men of the Russian northwest army were not dis armed following their recent retreat from the Petrograd front, and arc now fully equipped and prepared t> dSaI
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
Irish Bill is Again
 Postponed in Commons

London, Dec. 1l.-The mtroductlon of the Irish bill in the house Of com mons was again postponed today. Andrew Bonar Law, spokesman for the government, announced that tn consequence of the visit Of Premier Clemenceau of France, Premier Lloyd George would be unable To bring the measure forward either Monday or Tuesday, and he could not say whether it would be introduced next week.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
REMUNERATION FEES INCREASE
Thomas J. Smith, state supervisor of

Thomas J. Smlth, state SuperVlSOr or census announced this morning the scale of remuneration that would pre- vail for the enumeration of the na- tiOnal census. For each inha bitant enumerated, four cents will be paid, and for each farm enumerated 30 cents will be allowed. MT. Smith also stated that for each barn enclosure containing livestock not on farms or ranges 10 cents would be allowed. The remuneration this year is twice that allowed in 1910.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
WOODMEN ELECT OFFICERS.

At the meeting of the Woodmen of the World yesterday the following officers were elected: Council com mander, James O'Leary; advisor Gus tave Becker; clerk, William Bonkos- key; banker, John J. Heckman; es- cort, William Green; watchman, John Prossol; sentry, John Thurnstenson; manager for 3 years John Prender- gast and Doctor, M. OConnelI.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
TEACHERS VIEW EXHIBIT.

A half holiday was observed in all the public schools of the city this aft ernoon to enable the teachers to visit the education exhibit in the Elihu Bur Tit school. A teachers conference was held following the tour of the exhibit. Stanley H. Holmes addressed the mcoting
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
TyAMIN ArIONS FOR NURSES.

The Connecticut state board of ON animation and registration of nurses will hold its annual meeting Ncdnes- day, January [, at Il a. m., at the state library, Hartford. Examinations for registration will be held in Hart ford and New Haven. January 2l and 22. Applications must be sent to the secretary before January 1.
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.

The Polish War Veterans are work ing hard to increase the membership of their association. There are 70Q Polish ex-servlce men in tho city and only 900 have enrolled. Leon Shum- sky and P. Nowak have been chosen for the membership committee. There will be a regular meeting of tho assc- citation at the Sacred Heart parish han tomorrow evening. t
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
DECLARE DIVIDEND.

At the meeting of the stockholders of the New Britain Hebrew associa- ton yesterday the directors of the company voted that a per cent. divi- dend be declared to all stock holders. The corporation represents that 1t was instrumental in securing q reduc- ton in the price of rye bread from 10 cents to cents a loaf
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
PRESIDENT WILSON DOES
 NOT MIND COLD WEATHER

Washington, Dec. 11.--~Despite d below freezing temperature Pres- dent Wilson spent an hour today on the south portico of the White House. He was wrapped In the big fur coat he wore while attending the peace conference last winter. There was d bright sun and comparatively little wind, ....... ... ..
New Britain herald., 1919-12-11
TO ELECT OFFICERS.

Rouillard-L Linton camp, No. ,, Sol Ciers, Sailors and Marines association, will hold a meeting this evening at the club rooms, 252 Main street. Election of officers will be held and the com mittee urges all members to be pres ent, ,assts -.