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Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
 Uses
 Fist
Overt Confiscation Act | Prevents Americans
 to Drill Wells.
ACTION MAY CAUSE
 SERIOUS TROUBLE
Government Gave Order to Stop Americans
 In Tampico.

Washington, July 1 -. The Mexican government has com mitted an overt act of confisca- ton in preventing American oil well drillers to work on lands owned by American indi- viduals or companies by send ing soldiers into the fields and driving away the workmen, state department officials said today.
 Complaint was made to the Mexican government on April of this year. 1t was learned, again the refusal of the government to grant permits to the oil companies to drill. No answer was received until after the Juarez in cident. it was said, and then Presi- dent Carranza announced no permits would be granted until the companies had compiled with the law. Com pliance with the law, State Depart 1nent officials said, would constitute recognition by the companies that the Mexican government owned the oil lands.
 
 that drilling be prevented by force of arms was issued by President Car ranZa last May 16, according to ad- vices from Mexico City today. The petroleum department instructed the Mexican war department, by direct orders of Carranza, to use any force necessary to prevent drilling without permit although the lands on which drilling was being done were legally acquired by the present owners.
 The War Department transmitted the order with specific directions as to action to be taken by the soldiers to the military commanders at Tampico and Tuxpam and immediately com panies of soldiers were sent into the fields. It was not known how many drilling gangs were driven out of the oil fields by the soldiers but two have been reported and raids have been made, according to official reports, on the camps of other oil workers.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
B0ARDER FOR. YEARS; STRONG
 GETS DIVORCE

Because for 12 years he played the role of boarder instead of husband in his own home, Alexander B. Strong, foreman at the American Chain Co. plant, was granted a divorce this morning from Inis B. Strong by Judge Curtis in the Superior court. The court found that the wife was guilty Of constructive desertion.''
 Strong testified that he and his wife originally lived in New York state but he moved to this city to take a position with the Chain Co. The couple went to live on Central avenue and there Strong was inform ed by his wife that he could remain in the house as boarder if he wish ed but not as a husband. His two daughters were living in the house and rather than break up the family life, Strong decided to remain.
 Strong occupied a cot in the hall while his wife and her daughters took possession of the front room. The husband said he always hoped for a reconciliation with his wife but was not able to arrange it. The couple were married October 31, 1894
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
THOSE WHO SELL 2.75 BEER TAKE
 RESPONSIBILITY

New York, July l. Saloon keep CTS, restauranteurs and hotel men who sell 2.75 per cent. beer and light wines do so at their own risk, they were warned today by Assistant U. s. Attorney Ben A. Matthes, in charge wof federal criminal cases, when several of them called to ascertain the1r exact status under war time prohibition.
 MT. Matthews said the authorities had no intention of arresting men for selling 2.75 per cent beer and light wine3, but that where investi- gators obtained evidence against such sellers 1t would be kept on file. Later, if the courts determine that 2.75 per cent. beverages are intoxi- eating, the sellers will be prosecuted and, upon conviction will be subject to one years Imprisonment. or $1.000 fine, or both.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
FAKE FEDERAL
 AGENT IN CITY
 TAXES STAMPS

Retail liquor dealers and proprietors of pool rooms in this city are warned by Collector of Internal Revenue J. J. Walsh that there Is a person going about representing himself as an agent of the department. This enter prising irpposter is collecting a special tax which he assures saloon owners will enable them to keep on with their business after today. In addition to collecting this extra tax he causes the surrender of the Special Tax Stamp issued by the government
 Dealers are urged to cause the ar rest of this person if they come in contact with him. Every Deputy Col 1ector carries his commission with him and taxpayers are warned not to surrender their tax stamps or pay any money to anyone without first ascer- taining his authority to demand it. The collector is obliged to show his commission whenever askod as a war rant of his power.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
SS5O,OOO IN
 INTEREST PAID BY LOCAL BANKS

Over SS50,00O was credited to de- positors of the four savings banks in this city today, which is one of the two biggest banking days in the year. The financial institutions were crowd ed until closing hour with depositors who wished to draw their semi-annual interest or to pay interest on loans
 Secretary and Treasurer Samuel M Hawley of the Bridgeport Savings bank, stated today that the savings institutions were very prosperous. He declared the general tendency was to deposit money instead of withdrawing g 1t. Many new accounts are also being opened he said:
 The other three local savings banks, all of which were crowded during the day. are: City Savings Mechanics Ss Farmers and Peoples Savings.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
88 GUESTS IN COUNTY JAIL;
 USUALLY 200

Playing solitaire in the cool cells of the county jail has no attractions for the old customers of the institution if one may judge by the fact that there are only SS prisoners in the North avenue resort today. County Sheriff Pease said he could not tell whether the triumph of prohibition was re- sponsible for the number of vacant apartments.
 Until q few months ago the average daily number of inmates of the jail ranged from POO to 230. In particu- lariy coBt weather. when the floating population yearned for a warm place. the number has sometimes increased to 300. The lowest number ever re- corded was on June f when there were only "A prisoners to answer roll call.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
NO WAY TO TRANSPOE
 INJURED TO E1OSPITA
QUAKE DAMAGED OVER 1000 HOUSES ADDITION TO THOSE DEM OLISHED-
 IMPROMPTU NURSES SERVE.

Florence, Monday, June 30 - (By A. P.)-in many places throughout the district visited by the earthquake on Sunday the number of injured has made 1t impossible to transport the suffering to hospitafs because of the lack of proper means at the disposal of the authorities. Impromptu nurses have taken care of the injured ones in the fields and along the dusty roads.
 Possessors of automobiles have rendered great assistance. rushing from spot to spot and bringing help, medicines and bandages for use by the doctors and nurses In spite of heart rending cries from ruins, res cue work at many places could not proceed until necessary tools had been brought from Florence. Many persons are believed to have died un- der the shattered debris of their homes.
 In the earthquake zone more than l ,00O houses were seriously damaged in addition to those which were ut terly destroyed. The entire popula- tion of the Regello Valley, 20 miles southeast of Florence, Is obliged to camp in the open air, it being consid- cred unsafe for the people to return to their homes. The authorities have not succeeded in supplying all the people with tents and huts and thus the exposure to the unusually cold weather. in addition to the general misery in that district, may have serious consequences.
 The railway crossing the Regello Valley has been broken, several bridges being damaged and a number of wagon roads have been blocked by rocks which slid down the mountain sides. Among the houses damaged at Regello was the one where Giotto, who has been called the Father of Painting" was born.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
COMMITTEE ON z0NINC MEETS;
 DOES NOTHING

Nothing definite resulted from the hearing of the Zoning Committee of the Bridgeport Board of Aldermen in the Common Council chambers last night Aldermen Stagg and Lyon were the only members of the committee to be present but Alder men Baker, Freeman, Mcbride, Lewis, Hogan, Roder and Burdick were on hand. A committee from the Chamber of Commerce consist ing of Messrs. Price, Slawson, Skin ner, Kingman, March and Davis were also on hand.
 It was finally decided to adjourn until such a time as the Chamber of Commerce will bring before the all dermen a man with expert knowl- edge of the subject. It is expected that Arthur M. Williams who was on the City Plan Commission, will ap- pear at an early date with definite plans of Zoning.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
"A q l I $>| $ IN |
WILL RIDE CAMEL IN DRY
 CELEBRATION

Columbus, O., July 1-William Jennings Bryan will be the chief figure in a celebration of the fu- neral of John Barlcycorn at the Methodist Centenary Exposition here today. The funeral procession will be headed by the former sec- retary of state riding a camel, "tfle first and original prohibition fst," as Dr. AIonzo Wilson, Direc- tor of special events at the ex- position. once termed the animal. Dr. Wilson's remark Is said to be responsible for the camel be- ing the ''dry' party's emblem.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
MAXINE ELLIOTT.

The actress was born in Rockland.
 Me, February 5. 1873, and spent much of her. time on a large sailing ship, of which her father, Thomas Dermot, of Oakland. Cal, was cap- tain. She went to New York when she was barely sixteen years old, and in 189O-1 appeared with E. S. T/iI- lard in the "Middleman." In 1895 she went to London with his company where her beauty attracted great at- tention. She joined Nat Goodwin's company in 1896, becoming his lead ing woman. In that year she obtain ed a divorce from her first husband. George A. McDermott, lawyer and mayors marshall under Mayor Grace of New York. She was married to MT. Goodwin on February 20. 1893.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
CROSBY SPREADS NET
 FOR LIQUOR VIOLATORS
REQUESTS CHIEFS OF POLICE TO USE THEIR REGULAR FORCES FOR INVESTIGATIONS
 REPORT TO U. s. COMMISSIONER.

Hartford. July IA ret was spread by U. S. District Attorney John F. Crosby today to catch violators of the war time prohibition act. He tele- phoned chiefs of police in various cities of Connnecticut requesting them to use their regular forces for inveS- tigation of alleged violations and re- port to the nearest United States commissioner. The latter is author ized to issue warrants for arrest of offenders. The distict attorney also directed that agents of the Depart. ment of Justice under his Jurisdiction. also internal revenue agents, should investigate and report similarly. He issued instructions that arrests should not be made for the sale of 2-75 beer.
 Reports from various cities up to midday indicated bone dry cond1- ton. It was said that in some eating houses connected with saloons in New Haven and Stamford weak beers and wines were being sold Waterbury and New London were reported as closed tight
 Edward Miller, chief deputy to the collector of internal revenue. said to- day that there would be no selling of left over liquor stocks. If deal CT wants to put his stock in the eel lar of his saloon or of his house, well and good. So long as he locks it up and does not display 1t to the public he does not lay himself open to criti- cism. It is probable that when the prohibition amendment goes into eff feet, Jan. 16, provision for selling will be made.
 Some Hartford saloons were selling 2.75 beer today. Local breweriee announced, following news from the attorney general in the morning pa- pers. that they would brew 2.76 beer to capacity. X
 One well known hotsl was ceiling only "so1t atu8 toAAI.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
BREWERS GAN
 MAKE BEER AT
 THEIR OWN RISK

Baltimore. July 1.---Judge John c. Rose in the United States District Court here ~to2ay sustained the de- murrer to the indictment against the Standard Brewery. Incorporated, of Baltimore. which charged the concern with manufacturing @ cereal bever- age'' containing Ut least one-half of one per cent. of alcohol.
 The court ruled that the manufac- ture of beer having an alcoholic con- tent of 3-4 per cent. could be done only at the risk of the brewer pend- ing final decision by the higher courts.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
LEADERS WHO
 INCITED RIOTS
 ARE SENTENCED

Athens, Monday. June 3O-Court martial proceedings against the men who organized the attacks against al- lied forces here in December, 1916 have been concluded M. Mircouris. former mayor of Athens, and leader of the Epistratt league; former Depu- ty Pesnatzoglou and Attorney Eslin, have been sentenced to death Col. Constantioplous was sentenced to prison for ten years and M. Inslessis, president of the league, for five years. Gen. Papeoulos was acquitted.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
THIEVES ENTER KUTSCHER HOME
 FAMILY AWAY

Thieves entered the home of Louis Kutscher at 511 Clinton avenue some- time last night and made way with silverware napkins and knives, valued at, $50
 MT. Kutscher reported the theft to the police this mornng, saying the family were away at the time
 Caracas, Venzuela, July 1-Dr. Jose Gorgorio Herndez, a noted physi- elan and scientist, was killed here yesterday in an automobile accident. A period of public mourning has been declared.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
TANKS AMONG BRITISH.

Archangel. June 10.-Even If all American soldiers are withdrawn from Northern Russia, as is indicated by preparations for the debarkation of those troops who have been in this territory. since last September. the United States will still have a large representation among the British vol unteer troops.
 Of contingent of Canadian flying corps officers who recently arrived. . large mum her are from the states. At one flying corps mess recently v1qit- ed by the correspondent were sdx IIowana.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
BARTLETT FAILS
 TO MAKE HIS
 APPOINTMENTS

Although today was the time when Judge Frederic A. Bartlett should have announced his city court ap- pointments for the ensuing year, his honor declared he had not reached a decision that could be made public.
 Judge Bartlett said there would be some changes, and that an announce ment would be made in the near fu- ture.
 It is expected that Arthur J. Mer- ritt will replace Theodore A. Steiber as assistant prosecutor.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
GE1tsrAN TRADE
 UNION CONGRESS

Berlin. Monday. June 30-CBy A. P.)-The tenth German trades union ronsress was opened at Nuremberg today with an address by Carl Ru- dolph Legion, President of the Ger man Federation of Trades Unions and ono of the German commission CTS who went to Versailles to receive fhe terms of peace.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
TO HANDLE LIQUOR CASE.

The Bridgeport police department heve Dee, crc.red to =>-. =1 per- sons who have complaints to make in refgrence to violation of the war time peUhfbftfon act this city to the De- DGwsmsut of Justice in the Post Ofrice 6U0ding. Any arrests made will be - 6sdsrai warrants by Department q
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
RETAIL PRICE OF MILK GOES
 UP ONE CENT
Dealers Notify Customers War Time Prohibition
 Not to Blame.

Retail price of milk is up a cent a quart retail today. The manager of the Mitchell Dairy Company says that the in creased consumption of milk caused by the Wartime Pro- hibition Act has nothing to do with the advance at this time. If the wfliskey drinkers go back to the drink of their childhood there is no telling to what heights it may force the price on milk in the future.
 According to the milk man the wholesale price of milk is each month determined by the wholesale price of butter and cheese for the last ter days of the proceeding month.
 The Governor of New York has ap- pointed a milk commission and the milk producing farmers Of New York and New England who control the supply of milk to the markets have a committee who meet with the Cover nor's commission on the last day of the month and with the average price of butter and cheese for the last ten days of the month as a basis they fix the price of milk for the next month.
 According to the manager of Mitch els Dairy company the wholesale price of milk was advanced three quarters of a cent a quart in May, one-half a cent in June and one-quar- ter of a cent in July, making a total wholesale increase during the last three months of one and one-half cents. This increase in the wholesale price compelled the retail milk deal CTS to advance the price from 15 to 16 cents a quart
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
HUNGARIANS LEAVE
 CZECHO-SLOVAKI
-,dapest. Monday. June so-

'.ldapest, Monday, June 30-(Via C oenhagen) ,(July 1)-In accord auce with Instructions from the allied governments, 1t was announced to- day, the Hungarian troops have be- gun .the evacuation of the Czeclio- slovak territory into which they had advanced
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
HOUSE ADOPTS REPORT.

Washington. July 1 - After @-o- tracted discussion, the House today adopted the conference re.sort on the $604. 900, 900 sundry civil appro- priafion bill without opposition. The report is yet- stssbe appruvsd by the Senate.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
SEN. HITCHCOCK RESUMES DEBATE.
 IN THE SENATE

Washington, July 1.---Debate on the league of nations was resumed today in the Senate with Senator H:7cuvc~s., Nebraska, ranking Democrat of the foreign relations committee reading several editorials from the Stars and Stripes, the of1icial newspaper of the American E1pedttionary Forces in support of his argument that pubhc sentiment suffered by the league. He said he believed the editorial reflect ed sentiment of American senators abroad. Several senators asked what control was exercised over the stars and stripes by the war department Senator Podndexter. Republican, of Washington, said he had been in formed that "it was not permitted to discuss controversial political subjects involving policies of the administra- tton.''
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04

Demands for telephone service in Japan are about 160,o00 a head Of the governments ability to -supply equipment.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-04

More than 161,o00 tdne o4 css1tlei peat were produced n m { etAtas Int year. " &4 ]!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-09-11
For pOIICE .IEROR

Mr.. \. IL. MONTGOMERY. of Ward Five
has authorized the Banner to announce him
as candidate to represent that ward as
member of the Police Jury. subject to
| nomination ut the coming Democratic pri
mary election.
Mr.. X. ID. WHITTINGTOS, of Ivan, has
authorized the Banner to announce him as
II candidate for the Office of Police Juror
for Ward Five. subject to the action of tn,
Democratic primary election.
Mr.. J. NJ. CORNISH. of Plain Dealing
has authorized the Banner to announce him
as Il candidate for the office of Police Juror
for Ward Three, subject to nomination nj
the coming Democratic primary election.
Mr.. s. Il. MAYS. of Ward Four, has au-
thOrized the Banner to announce him as :,
candidate to represent that ward as a mem
Der of the Police Jury. subject to nomina.
ton ut the coming Democratic primary.
Mr.. :. !. DEMoss, of Ward Four. has au-
thorized the Banner to announce him as Il
candidate to represent that ward as Il mem
Der of the Police Jury. subject to nomina.
ton at the coming Democratic primary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-09-11
Mr.. Hoffpaulr Announces.

Hon. Archie Hoffpauir. of the Rocky
Mount community, called by Monday
and authorized his announcement as
Il candidate to succeed himself as one
of the Representatives. from Bossier
Parish in the General Assembly of the
state. Mr.. Hoffpauir is native of
South Louisiana. as were two genera
lions of the Hoffpauirs ahead of him.
but come to BOssier Parish eighteen
years ago. Since coming among our
people lie has repeatedly been favored
with public office. serving on both the
Police Jury and School Board. and ut
the primary held during January, 1916.
was hOnOred by being chosen as one of
their Representatives.. 1t may well he
said that he is deserving of the trust
that has repeatedly been repOSed in
him. He is Christian gentleman,
public spirited and at all times may he
found in the forefront championing
the cause of right. His many friends
have again urged him not to retire
from. public life. and it is safe to fore
say that in the coming primary he will
poll big vote.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-09-11
Sebe Mays Comes Out.

The political pot sizzles and boils
and there are more and more can
didates all the time-at least, so it
seems.
The Banner has been authorized to
announce Mr.. s. f. Mays as candi-
date to represent Ward Four as a
member Of the Police Jury. Mr.. Mays
has for many years resided in Ward
Four and has all the while successfully
engaged in farming He is well con-
nected. progressive. popular. and has
no doubt been urged by wide circle
of friends to enter the race. Should
the people of his home ward favor him
with the office we believe he would
make every endeavOr to faithfully rep
resent them and ever strive to gain
those ends that would reflect to their
best interests.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-09-11
Loudon Butler Camp Meets.

Saturday afternoon of last week we
We're ">tOrmed'' by Il remnant of the
boys of the COS and right glad we
were to see them. They gathered on
the porch of the Banner office to hold
Il meeting Of Loudon Butler Camp. and.
in the abSense of the Adjutant. the
writer was asked t. report the meeting.
Those members Of the camp present
We're Capt. J. H. Nattin. Commander.
and MeSSrS. J. \. Ford. H. NJ .Matlock
and H. l.. Wheeler Also. MessrS. J.
X. Chandler and J. Q. NuckollS We're
represented by proxies.
Each member above named paid in
81 on dues. making total of Sc paid
into the treasury that day, and the
$50 RENTED by Mr.. ]. 5. Overcash
during August was reported.
The commanding officer suggested
that the election of officers for the
ensuing year was SeaSOnahle. \
motion was then made. and carried,
that the present officers hold over.
TWAS next announced that the meet
ing was called. in part. to elect del
egateS to the Atlanta Reunion. The
motions and votes resulted in the Selec-
ton of Messrs. J. II. Nattin and ]. \.
Ford as delegates. and MesSrs. H. I.
Wheeler and j. :. Alison as alternaters.
Misses EXene NuckOlls and Henri
Sentell We're named as maids Of honor.
and the Adjutant was authorized to
name Il sponsor.
Also, the Adjutant was instructed to
draft resolution in memory of two de-
parted comradeS-Thomas I.yles and
William HI. Smith
The camp then adjourned.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-09-11
Wants to Be Assessor.

An active young man of this place
who has entered the political arena is
Mr.. f. ID. Taylor. third son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. :. L. Taylor. His announcement
is to he found in its proper department.
In presenting Mr.. TaylOr's claims
to the voters of Bossier Parish we do
so with IL sense Of pleasure. having
known him for Il long. long time. He is
Il native Of Claiborne Parish. as are
many other good BosSier people, hut
has spent twenty-Seven years of his
life here in our parish. He has always
been Notwithstanding Of Il par
tiSan, like all Of you-and believes in
going far to cast Il vote for friend.
Having resided at several points in the
parish. he is well known everywhere.
is well liked. and is such IL successful
mixer that he il easily at home any
where Should he be favored with
the office his clerical work of past
years will serve him in good stead. and
no one will .ainSay that he might soon
become competant to fulfill its every
duty.