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Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
UNPRECEDENTED FLOODS SWEEP
 SOUTH STATES
Swollen Rivers Cause Heavy Property Loss
 Five Killed.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec 12-Unprece- dented floods in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. that started early in the week, generally were receding today, but rivers not greatly affect ed during the first two or three days were out Of banks and causing heavy property loss. This was particular Iy true around Montgomery. where the swollen Ala bama had almost par aIyzed the city's industries and so- ciaI life without doing great damage to the Alabama capital itseIr.
 Floods of the last week have been so widespread that no detailed estf- mates of loss have become available, but compilation of various reports indicates they will total several mil lion dollars.
 flood anywhere today were felt in Montgomery, where street car service was suspended because of lack of cur rent and schools were closed to save electricity and water. Many persons were marooned around the city, but only five lives were lost, according to available reports, and the toll of hu- man life was generally small through the three states, probably not amount ing to more than Q score in all
 Train service was badly demoraI- ized in lower Alabama Mississippi and Georgia, but from Hattiesburg came reports that some trains would be resumed druing the day.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
Diplomatic Recognition SOugiltFoI' Irish Republic
ADVOCATES OF FREEDOM FOR IRELAND HEADED BY JUSTICE COLAHAN
 BEFORE COMMITTEE.

Washington. Dec. 12-Advocatcs of freedom for Ireland. headed by Justio Cohalan of New York Su- preme Court, appeared before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to- day to urge passage of a bill by Rep resentative Mason, Republican, iI- lfnois, to authorize appointment of diplomatic and consular representa- lives to the republic of Ireland.
 In the delegation were Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City, Bourke Cochran of New York, and others who have been active in seeking dip IomatiC recognition for the provision al government headed by Eamon De- Valera, who arrived here yesterday to confer with Irish leaders from over the country.
 When the hearing opened George L. Fox, of New Haven, Conn.,, asked permission to present an argum ent against the bill and Chairman Por- ter said the opportunity would be given later.
 Arguing in support of his meas ure, Representative Mason said it would not constitute a complete re cOgnition but simply would show the willingness of congress to do it's part to that end. He also contended that the passage of the bill would not be a, cause for war with Great Britain.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
DEALERS AGENTS
 OFFERING SUGARAT
 20 CENTS A POUND
MEN MAKING ROUNDS OF FOREIGN SPEAKING RESIDENTS-WILL SELL ANY QUANTITY AT THIS
 HIGE PRICE.

Proof that profiteering in sugar Is being conducted by unknown persons in this city was brought out here today when il became known that dealers agents were canvass ing the foreign speaking resi- dents of the city for sales at 20 cents a pound.
 For the last few days men have been making the rounds of homes, especially in the West End through BOstwick avenue. where many reside.
 These men are offeEing these peo- pie all the sugar they care to take al 20 cents a pound. The system seems to be to deliver it to them in an ordinary touring car and take the payment in cash and they refuse to give a receipt for the money. IL is claimed that this is for the pur- pose of preventing anyone from trac- ing the sugar to it's source either through the receipt or the handwrit- ing which it might be possible to identify
 There have been several of these men appearing among the Hungar- +ans within the last few days and at least one has been known to have canvassed the Italians of the city. They place no limit on any amount which these people may buy but they must pay the prohibitive price of 20 cents a pound for the sweets
 Various chain stores have also taken up a rather unique method of increasing the price of sugar by set ting the price per pound at Il cents
 1 17., e T lots, thus bringing the price up six cents a half pound or r cents a pound.
 These discoveries coming on top Of induSputabIe evidence from the docks where hundreds of tons each day are being unIoaded shows mat there IS enough sugar in Bridgeport and it is being held for higher price than now appears on the market lists.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
HUNGARIANSM MUST NAME DELEGATES
 ID NIEULLY REPLY
Clemenceau Demands In vitation Be Accepted As
 Soon As Possible.

Paris, Dec. 12-Premier Clemen- ceau, as president of the peace con- ference, has replied briefly to the two notes in which Premier Huszar of Hungary, explained why he could not send Hungarian delegates to Neui1Iy to negotiate peace.
 The reply takes note of the an- nouncement in the Hungarian com munication that the three persons it proposed to select as delegates were under internment by the Ruman- tans. The reply then adds the fol- lowing:
 ''The supreme council is not called upon to intervene in a question of this kind and it renews to the Hun garian government it's invitation to send delegates to Neuilly as quickly as possible
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
INTERNATIONAL
 FINANCE IS
 DISCUSSED NOW
Lloyd George and Clemen. ceau Resume Confer
 ences Today.

London, Dec. 12-Premiers Lloyd George and Clernenceau resumed their conferences on war problems this forenoon. Earl Curzon of Kedleston, Secretary of State for Foreign Af- fairs; Sir Maurice Hankey, Secretary of the War Cabinet, and the French Ambassador were present.
 International finance was under discussion this morning, J. Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, being called into the meet ing after cancellfng a speaking en- gagcment he had for today.
 John ". Davis, the American am- bassador, and the representatives of Italy now in London joined in the conference later. They remained un- til the conferees adjourned for lunch con.
 The Italian representatives were Vittorio SciaIoia, the foreign minis- ter, and the ambassador to London, the Marquis 1mperali. Louis Lou cheur, the Frrnch Minister of recon struction, joined Premier Clemen- ceau in the conference.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
LYCEUn THEATRE
 HOW MASS OF BLACKENED RUINS

Washington. Dec. 12-The I-yceum Theatre. known before the Civil war as the Washington assembly hall. and which for nearly a, century has played q part in the social life of the capitol. and in which five pres idents held inaugural balls, was lit tie more than mass of flame black ened ruins today. Fire, which start ed about midnight from Q lighted ci- garette thrown into 9 crowded gallery and which imDeriled the lives of up wards of 2,O0O persons, damaged The buildings and contents to the extent of about S75.000 il was estimated today by the manasen ent-
 Harvey's restaurant, another estab- Iishment famous for its gathering of notabIes before the Civil War, which adJoirs the Lyceum and which was threatened by the flames, was only slightly damaged.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
FRIENDS ATTEND REQUIEM HISS
 OF EfRS. FORD
Representative of Charitable Organizations and City
 Officials Present.

Representative of every charita ble society and organization of Bridge port, many of the city officials and fellow members of the Board of Char ities and St. Vincent le Paul society attended the funeral of Mrs. Margaret M. Ford which was held at 9:C0 o'clock from her late residence. 1.S3T Main
 street, and half an hour later from St. P2trick's church. Employees of the Public Charities Department attended in q body.
 A solemn high mass of requiem was offered by Rev. C. Clement Martin. nephew of Mrs. Ford. who is assistant
 at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Hartford. who was assisted by Rev. r. J. Me Gtvney as deacon and Rev J. NE. Me Givuey of WestviIe, Conn. as sub deacon. Rev. William O'Shey was the master Of ceremonies. Other assist iEE clergymen on the altar were Rev J. c. Lynch, Rev. Otto Baunfster of Colchester. N. Y. Rev. John Landry. Rev. T. p, GIoster and Rev. (. NJ Fosey.
 As the body was brought into the church the choir sang Thy Will Be Done,' and Schmtdt's mass, and at the Offertory, Pie Jesu' WAS render ed by Prof. Joseph WieIer. After mass, Miss Mary Kelley sang Some Sweet Day and when the hOCE was borne from the church, Nearer My God to Thee was played on the chimes.
 l. The bearers were Postmaster Charles F. Greene. Collector of Port
 James Lawrence McCfovern, Daniel McNamara. Wi..:ara Behrens. Joseph Dorsey, Charles Mccall. James Ford and Angus P. Thorue. Rev. P. j. McGivney read the coTnmittaI at the grave and in.erment was at St. Michael'S Cernetery
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
ANOTHER COLD WAVE REPORTED
 TO BE FORMING

Chicago, Lee. 12-Except in the Pacihc northwest most of the coun- try today was relieved of the severe weather that -Grasped 1t for two days. Coupled with a coal shortage, almost unprecedented snows and unseason- able low temperatures still caused suffering and Disruption of train and wire service iIE Washington, Oregon, northern California, northern Idaho and Montana.
 Anothor cold wave was reported forming in the northwest and mov- ing eastward. Most sections would he fortified against it by renewal of coal supplies, it was believed, how ever.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
DECLARE FRANCE AND ENGLAND
 HAVE AGREED

Paris, Dec 12.---Premiers CIemen- ceau and Lloyd George have a. clear understanding as to the situation re- suIting from the present attitude of Germany, according to French and English newspapers, which speak with satisfaction of the opening of confer ences in London by the two states men.
 Many French newspapers express the desire that the London conference should end in the conclusion, if not of an alliance, at least of an entente or agreement equivalent to real aIIi- ance, between England, Italy, France and Belgium. The Eclair deems this alliance necessary to Belgium, France and Italy. and indispensable to Eng land
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
Retail Stores May Remain Open Nine
 Hours on Saturday

Washington. Dec. 12-Relaxa- lions on heating and lighting to permit retail stores to remain open nine hours on Saturdays was announced last night by the rail- road administration. This con- ccssion, it was said, was made to accommodate the heavy buying due to the near approach of the Christmas holiday season. On other days of the week the six hour opening regulation will con- tinue in force.
 WeII-informed officials hold the opinion that many of the Festric- tiOns noyy ordered VIII have to remain effective until about Jan. 20, even should the miners go back at once in a body.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
10 Vessels Wrecked Or
 MisSing ln Severe Storm
Seventy five Mile Gale Has Been Sweeping North Atlan
 tic Coast for Two Days

Halifax, N. S, Dec. 12.---Fourteen vessels, wrecked, missing or making bort in 8 crippled condttdion were re corded by the marine authorities to- day as victims of storms which swept the north Atlantic coast during the last two days. A 15-nIiIe gale from the Gulf of St. Lawrence was still raging over New F'oundland today and train service there was blocked by drifting snow.
 The steamer Propatria, reported missing last night on a trip from St. Paierre, Afiqu. for Sydney, \. $, ad- tised by wireless today that she was lJ0 miles southeast of Sydney, Inak- ng one knot an hour. She has only F hours coal supply on board and -,SlIed for assistance.
 The United States Shipping Board steamer Davidson County, disabled 300 miles east of Halifax by the loss of her propeller, was reported ap- uroaching port in tow of the AmeTi- can steamer West Togus. The Cana dian steamer Seignor was hurrying 2 to the assistance of the British freighter HOrnsee, a former German vessel which was in distress east of Canso.
 Fire discovered aboard the Leyland Line freighter Mercian when about 35 miles off Cape Race yesterday caused her to direct her course toward this port. The Nercian left Boston on Dec. 5. She had no passengers on this trip,
 Late messages from the American steamer Lake GaIwoOd, driven ashore on Port Hood Island in the Gulf of St Lawrence, indicated that she would be a total loss The crew were rescued by a brooches buoy. Another American steamer, the Lake ElmWOod, which went ashore on Cape Blue, near Harbour Au Bouche, Antigonisll, while enroute from Quebec to Halifax, rested on sand and was in no immediate danger.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
3 ss2Igl able, Cups } Are
 Taken
Burglars Enter Home of Jonathan Godfrey at
 BrooklaWn Park

Burglars entered the BrookIawn park residence of Jonathan Godfrey, president of the Compresseds Paper Box Co.,, some time last night, and made off with siIverware valued at S20. The thieves gained entrance by forcing a window, and after ran- sacking the first floor left without go- ing upstairs.
 The stolen articles consisted of a number of cups won by Mrs. Godfrey at the Newport Horse Show, and a cup which Mir Godfrey won in q golf tournament. The pieces were valued highly by the family. The robbery has been reported to the police, and an investigation is now being made.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
GENERAL FUEL
 SITUATION IS
 UNDER REVIEW
Maximum Production I'm perative CT Disaster Will
 Result.

Washington, Dec. 12-The general fuel situation and restrictions on the use of coal were under review today by the central coal committee to de- termine whether more drastic meas ures to conserve coal were neces- sary- Consumption has been so much greater than production that officials here are alarmed at the rapid depletion of reserve stocks.
 No substantial increase in the amount of coal mined is expected be- fore Monday.
 Railroads administration figures show that on December 10, the las: day for which complete reports have been made, there were mined 15, TSP cars of coal, as compared with the daily average of 38,822 cars in the banner week of October. Officials said a return to maximum production was imperative if disaster is not to result.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
STATE INSPECTORS ARE PURCHASING
 RAINBOW SUGAR

Inspectors from the office of the state dairy and food commissioner in Hartford succeeded in buying three pounds of rainbow sugar yesterday at the retail price of 3 cents pound, and it was sent to the state labora- try in New Haven, where the sugar will be analysed. Reports have been received at the commissioners office that the rainbow variety of sugar contains arsenic, and in several states the pure food experts have declared it to be a dangerous thing to sell.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
TWO VESSELS ASHORE.

Curling, N. F.. Dec 12.---Two ves- sels were reported driven ashore in storm which Gt aIo z hurricane pro- portions last night. The schooner P. N. Nicholson, of Bucksport, Maine was wrecked at Wood Island, and the schooner Ronald Moulton, bound from Cadiz for St. Johns, N. F., was wrecked at Summerside, both in Hum Der Arm
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
S1OO,OOO FIRE DRIVES GUESTS
 OUT OF CLUB

New York, Dec. 12-ThTee hundred and fifty guests of the Engineers club on West 10th street. Were driven from their rooms carly today by fire which caused S1O0.OOO damage to the building. The fire, which started in kitchen on the twelfth floor. was confined to the upper stories. but several val ussb'c paintings on the eleventh floor were destroyed. The fla nous Engineering Library, con sidcrCd one of the finest in the country was threatened, but was SaYCE.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
ABANDON HOPE OF PREVENTING
 DEPORTATION

New York, Dec. 12-C0unscI fer Emma Goldman evidently has abandoned hope Of prevent ing her deportation. Before gO- ing to Ellis fsiond today to ask her if she cared to continue tho fight ill view of the stay of one week granted by the Supreme Court. he tclegraphcd the De- partment of Labor, asking whether she and Alexander Berknan might carry food with them when they are deported. lie asked for special privileges for them "fOr the short lime they have to remain
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
WOULD CUT SIZE OF NEWSP AYERS
 TO 24 PAGES

Washington, Dec. 12-Newspapers containing more than 24 pages would be charged five times the present postage rate under a bill introduced today by Senator Jones, Democrat New Mexica- The Senator said pub- fishers in his state complained about the big city papers with their own mills were able to obtain all the print paper they needed
 ''Twenty-four pages will give ann pie space for current news and ad- vertisements." said Senator Jones.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
FIGHTING REPORTED.

Eagle Pass, Texas, Dec. 12-Five hundred Mexican federal troops, sent by special train, encountered the Villista force that raided Musquiz state of CoahuiIa, and fighting was reported in progress late yesterday according to information received here today. The Villa force com prised nearly 400 men.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
REPORT SALE OF LOCOMOBILE TO
 NEW CONCERNS

It is understood ethat the Locomo- bile Co. of America, which has it's factory in this city, has been sold to another automobile concern and that the financing of the transfer win be handled by Colgate, Parker & Go. and Moves & Co.,. in conjunction with willie Sa1an1nn & Go.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19

Despite all efforts of the police to apprehend him, Charles Russo, for merly of Hallam street. who is wanted here in connection with the murder of Harry Rossignol. of 409 Capitol avenue seems to have made good his escape, at least temporarily. The pos lice net has been thrown wide for the man however, and it is expected that he will be cantured in the near future
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
NHORNEV CAPTURED.

London, Dec. 12-The capture of Khorkev, in southern Russia, which has been one of the bases of General Denikine, is announced in a Moscow official despatch received by wireless
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
VILLISTAS TAKE TWO TOWNS. PASS SUGAR CONTROL BILL.

Washington, Dec 12-Villistas have captured the towns Of Musquiz and sabinas, in the state of Coahuila, ad. vices today to the state department sai6 The towns are or the MoncIova branch of the National Railway
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19

Washington Dec. 12-The McNary bill, under which government control of sugar would be continued another year. was passed today by the Senate and sant tf. {;ha rEaarsa-
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
CARNfANIA ARRIVES TONIGHT.

Halifax, N. S, Dec 12-The Cunard Liner Carmania. which was in col lision Wednesday night with the steamer Maryland. will not arrive here before 9 o'clock tonight. a wire less message from the ship early to- day stated.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
BUFFALO BANKER
 KILLED BY FALL FR0M AEROPLANE
Gave 56O,O0O Francs For Monument For French
 Soldiers.

London, Dec. 12-George F. Rand president of the Marine National Bank of Buffalo, N. Y, fell from an airplane near Catenhan, Surrey, yes terday. and was instantly killed. Lieut.. Bradley. who was plotting the machine, received injuries which, il is reported. will be fatal
 The machine became unmanagea- bIe when about to land.
 Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 12-George F. Rand was chief executive and chair man of ths Board of Directors of the Marine Trust Company, until recently the Marine National Bank, one of the oldest and largest banking instI- tutions in western New York. He left here Nov. 75 for England and France and had intended to return by way of Southampton and New ' York on Dec. 16. It was his first trip abroad since 1914. He was 53 years old.
 Paris, Dec. 12-The American col ony here was shocked to learn today of the death of George r. Rand, the Buffalo banker, killed in an accident while in an airplane flight from Paris to London.
 One of his last acts before Ieav- ing Paris was to call upon Premier Clemenceau with Ambassador Wal lace and offer 56O,O francs for a monument to commem crate the bur iaI of a battalion of French soldiers who were overwhelmed in a trench at Verdun during the heroic defense of that fortress. The premier was deeply touched by the offer and ac- cepted it in the name of the French army.
 The trench in question lies in the outer defenses of Verdun, between Thiaumont Farm and the village of FIeury The men overwhelmed were the remnants of a battalion of the 136th Infantry, between 80 and 90 men. The explosion of a shell bur- jed them in the trench as they were about to charge.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
PADFREWSKI EXPECTED TO
 RETIRE SOON

Geneva. Dec. 12-Ignace Pade-t rewski, the Polish Premier, is ex+ pected to abandon politics in tha near future and return to his horna in Switzerland, owing to the condi- ton of his health, according to ad- vices reaching the Polish agency at Lausanne from Warsaw, today.
 NJ. Paderewski, the advices add, will devote himself to music He has not touched the piano since the war.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19

Recent reports to the effect that Premier Paderewski might resign were followed on November 29 by ! vote of confidence to him by the. Polish diet At that time, it wa announced he would form new cabinet
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Frank Darby who has been in war
service at Porto Corsini, Italy, came
in last week with his full discharge
and will settle down to civil life
Frank has made good in the SER
vice of his country.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Steve Duckett has been here for
n few days learning the technical
points about pressing clothes and
will be located at DeLeon in charge
of a branch house for the Buckhorn
Tailors.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Mr.. j. l.. Waskom has returned
from New York where he has been
al the bedside of his son Ben. who
has been seriously sick in naval
hospital. He reports the boy con
valescent. though not yet able to
travel.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

W. b. Harris has resigned the princi
palship OF the High School after
holding the position three weeks. The
school board have secured the ser
vices OF County superintendent How
ell to hold the position until suit
able principal can be engaged
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28
Confidence.

Place your confidence and money
in the hands of home people whom
you can trust Take Lohn OIL & Gas
Co. stock. See A. J. Towle, Local
Agent.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Last Saturday was a national hol-
Idly in honor of George Washington 8
birthday and Cashier j. w. Leftwich
of the First state Bank OF Fluvanna
spent the day with the folks in sny-
der.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Professions of patriotism and dem
ocracy amount to nothing If men
shall go right along seeking adyant-
age of each other and refusing tc
respect the rights of the weak and
less prosperous.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Do you get up at nignt7 Snnol Is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sanol gives relIof
In "a hours from all backache and
bladder troubles. Sanol is n guar
anteed remedy soc and s1.0e a
bottle at the drug store. ST..
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

The Hamlin Herlad says the sand
storms have been especially
damaging to wheat where the land
was rolled and urges that wheat
farmers should not roll their fields.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Our good old friend, Uncle Ben
Davis is barely able to be up and
about this week after being confined
at home sick for five weeks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Gay Cornelius who has been In
the aviation service at Austin is a
home for awhile.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28
Oil Leases Wanted.

We have several calls for leases
In Scurry county at reasonable prices
List your land for lease with the
Snyder Oil Lease Exchange
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28
4. O. Stone Cakes.

will have a fresh supply of F.
o. Stones cakes every Thursday.
81 j. w. Templeton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Mrs. Emma |. Johnson of Califor-
mia is the appreciated guest OF her
daughter, Mrs. +. +. Renken.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-28

Mrs. j. p. Chambless visited rel
atives and friends in Dallas and Fort
Worth this week.