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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-04-05
CHAPTER VII.
The Lieutenant Unmasked,

Where the craft could be bound for
what secret purpose 1t was afOat who
were aboard, were but so many unan-
swerable questions arising in my mind.
Where could it have come from, unless
from that strange Dutch bark? If
1t really came from the Namur of Rot
terdam had it been sent in answer to
some signal by Sanchez? l could think
of nothing else / determined to as
sure myself as to the identity of these
strangers. If they had actually handed
1t would require only few moments
to ascertain the truth. The distance
proved somewhat greater than antici-
pated. because of the deep curve in the
shore and / had nearly reached the
conclusion that the boat must have
rounded the point and gone on when
suddenly | was brought to halt by
voice speaking in Spanish-one of
those harsh crOaking voices never to
be reduced to whisper.
Not the spot Manuel? OF course
1t Is; do you not suppose 1 know? This
is the place and now there is nothing
to do but wait. The senor-he will be
here presently"
"Ay, unless you misread the signal"
a somewhat more discreet but piping
voice replied doubtfully. II saw moth
ing Of all you tell about, Estada."
The two men went on to discuss
plans evidently communicated to Els
tada by Sanchez from England. was
about to creep nearer, when a new
conner moved past me scarcely yard
distant, along the narrow strip of
sand. Directly opposite my covert he
paused.
'Estada." He spoke the name eau
tiously.
"Ay, captain" and another figure
emerged noiselessly from the gloom.
I'VE await you"
Good. / rather questioned If you
caught my signal. l was watched and
obliged to exercise care. How many
have you hereT'
-Four. senior, with Manuel Estevan."
"Quite sufficient. How is 1t here?
Are there suspicions?"
"None, senior. We have cruised out
side most Of the time. There is no
warships in these waters. You said
you were being watched ON the sloop
Are you known?"
"a dog of servant who came over
with us-one of Monmouth's brood.
The fellow watches me like a hawk.
We had some words aboard and there
Is hate between u.s."
May / ask your plans, senorT
Yes, / am here to explain. This
planter, Fairfax, has returned from
England with large sum. 1t is in
gold and notes. 1t represents the pro-
ceeds of the tobacco crop Of himself
and number Of his neighbors. With
out doubt it will be upward Of fifty
thousand pounds. This still remains
IN his possession, but part will be
dispersed tomorrow; so If we hope to
gain the whole we must do so now.
Everything is ready, and there is not
me slightest suspicion Of danger-not
even guard set over the treasure"
Then II is at the house?"
In an iron-bound chest, In the room
assigned to Fairfax for the night
Only two servants sleep in the main
mouse, the cook and maid, both
women. Fairfax is vigorous and will
put up fight II he has any chance.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-04-05

your task, and If one fails me it will
mean the lash at the maSt-butt."
They, moved off one by one, Estada
leading, along the narrow strip of
sand, five of them, on their mission of
murder The leader remained alone,
his back toward where l crouched, his
eyes following their vanishing figures
until the night had swallowed them.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-04-05
Motortruck on Farms.

Investigation shows that the motor
truck is making longer hauls for the
farmer at q decreased cost as COM
pared with horses.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-04-05
INFLUENZA

Do not neglect an aching, Grippy
cold-it may develop into Influenza.
Take CAPUDINE at once. It's liquid
Quick relief. Trial bottle 10c-two
doses. Larger sizes also.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-04-05

It's an easy matter to fool any one
with the exception Of yourself.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-04-05
One Deficiency.

"That woman is perfect talking
machine" NO; perfect machine has
an exhaust"
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
ASSAIL NAVAL PROGRAM
Three Year Building Policy Saved
From Defeat BY Parliamentary
Juggling BY Rules Committee.

Washington, Feb. 11.-ITo save the
new three Year naval building pro-
gram from defeat through a parlia-
mentarN coup, the house rules COM
mittec today ordered the report of a
rule making the legislation authoriz-
ing construction of ten battleships and
ten scout cruisers in order for house
consideration as part of the
$720, 900 naval appropriation bill
Champions and opponents of the
expansion policy prepared for n test
OF strength in the house in consid-
Grafton of the rule. vote on the
rule was to be taken after two hours
of debate.
No record vote on the rule was talk
en- in the house committee. but the
three republicans preSent-R epresen-
tatives Fess of Ohio, Smell of New
York and Campbell OF Kansas-said
they did not support the rule on the
viva voce vote.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IN FAVOR OF PROHIBITION
FARMERS ASSURED OF
STABLE WHEAT PRICE
Government Must Allow
1926 Per Bushel and Pay
Difference, Gore Says.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Gore
of Oklahoma, chairman of the senate
agriculture committee, in an address
today in the senate declared that the
farmers Of the United States could
rest assured that the gOVernmen
would keep faith with them in carry
ing out the guaranty of price of
$2.26 a bushel for wheat. The gov
crnment, he said, should pay the diff
ference between the guaranteed price
and the price dictated by the law Of
supply and demand for to do other
wise would "Create a state of unsta BILE
economic equilibrium"
The presidential proclamation pro-
claiming the price for 1919 wheat,
Senator Gore asserted, "creates an
obligation against the government
an obligation which is as sacred and
an obligation which is held as inviol-
able Us that of a thrift stamp or a
United States bond.'
OF two methods of carrying out the
manufacturing the consumer to
pay the difference between the fixed
price and price in the unregulated
market and authorizing the govern
nlent to pay this difference, Senator
Gore said economic considerations
recommc the latter, which has
been endorsed by the house agricul-
ture committee and embodied in its
bill.
To make the consumer pay the diff
ference, Tie senator said, would only
mean continuation of the imitation
manifested during the war which
might cause serious consequences.
"Serious as the charge might be
upon the treasury" the senator said,
TT would be free from economic dis
advantage of the other method. 1t
would not throw wages, costs and
prices out of alignment and would
not create a state of unstable econom
ic equilibrium"
Price fixing As regards wheat, he
said had not been successful. 1t had
caused a loss, he claimed, of $500
100000 to the farmer IN two years
with only a slight individual saving
when distributed among the millions
of consumers" To the average family
he said, less than SIS q year on the
bread consumed had ben saved.
"A sort of even handed justice
seems to be protecting the farmer and
saving him, harmless" he said. For
violating the first law Of economies,
we are now sentenced to pay Il fine
estimated by the department of agri-
culture to reach $3.50, ,000,0O0.'
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
164s TROOPS LAND TO-DAY.
Steamship Duca d'Abruzzi Arrives
From France With Americans.

New York, Feb. Infringing home
1,64S troops, the italian steamship
Duca d'Abruzzi arrived today from
Marseilles. The complete personnel
40 officers and 1872 men Of the 46th
regiment coast artillery corps, return
ed, together with q deta chment of the
164th field hospital; part of casual
company No. %, and more than $50
CasualS.
The steamship Meapan arrived with
detachment base hospital No. 2, COM
prising three officers and III nurses
and several casual officers and
civilians.
The steamship Pasadena arrived
from Bordeaux with a detachment of
casual company No. 25. comprising
one officer and 23 mon of New York.
There also were eight casual officers
on board.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
NEW TRIALS ORDERED.
Courts Martial OF Army VIII Be Re
newed and Penalties Changed.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Revision of
sentences imposed by general courts
martial for offenses committed dur
ng the war is to be made by a board
of officers constituted in the office of
the judge advocate general of the
army. Secretary Baker announces
that the result will be "a substantial
reduction of the sentences in nearly
all cases save those of the gravest
character, or where aggravated cir
cumStances exist"
The exact number Of military pris-
oAerS held since the beginning of hos
tilities affected WAS not made known,
but Mr.. Baker recently informed tho
senate that %, 900 trials by general
courtsmartial had been held since
the beginning Of hOstilities. Approx .
mately 100000 other cases were
heard, but as the charges were not of
81 serious nature the trials were by
special or summary courts
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11

|
the Arlington mills caused six arrests
Tor intimidation here early today The
police reported no disturbances about
| the other mills.
| While leaders in the strike for AZ
hours with 54 hours pav asserted
there was no increase in the number
who returned to work either yester-
day or today, mill officials said more
were at work than at any time since
| the strike started Il week ago.
The Lawrence Central Labor union
issued a copy of a statement sent to
Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor, set
ting forth what it declared to be "thc
true conditions existing in the city"
Tells of 1. W. w. Agitation.
The statement says the Central
Labor union sought and obtained, at
the request of the United Textile
Workers of America and the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, a 4S-hour
week for the textile workers. but de-
clares that while negotiations were go
ing on, "a group of Bolshevist and
l.. w. W. prOpagandsts" arrived and
became active among the non English
speaking, n-organized textile work.
ers, making rash promises and giving
un-American advice"
They also stated" the Central
Labor union statement says, that
they were in a position to supply un-
limited funds, which, up to the present
time, has proven to be untrue"
BoIshcvism Is Blamed.
The statement adds that on the ad-
vice of the Central Labor union many
of the workers went back into the
mills, but that at present it is unable
to meet with any success in it's efforts
for the textile workers. because of
the trouble and unrest caused by these
Bolshevik I. w. w. representa- tives"
Ask Systematic Aid.
In conclusion, the statement asks
that the mem bers of organized labor
first aid those textile workers in the
cities wherein the employers have re-
fused to grant the 4S-hour week,
rather than permit funds to be raised
tive knowledge that they will be used
for the promotion of a political prop
aganda which has for its purpose the
benefit Of the Hun and is intended to
create such q condition of unrest in
our country as will make it impossible
for the representatives of the United
States to impose such terms at the
peace conference as will, in part. at
least, honor the efforts of our boys
who gave their life's blood for the
cause Of justice and humanity"
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
KING FOR RECONSTRUCTION.
Asks British Parliament to Pass Lcgis-
latiOn For Bcttermcnt OF Nation.

London, Feb. liking George in
his speech from the throne to the
houses of parliament today urged the
Legislative bodies to act resolutely III
stamping out poverty, diminishing un-
employment and improving the health
of the nation. In concluding, the
king said
We shall not achieve this end by
undue tenderness toward acknowl-
edged abuses and it must necessarily
be retarded by violence, even distur-
bance. We shall succeed only by
patient and untiring resolution in
carrying through the legislation and
administrative action which is re-
Quired, It is that resolute action
ask you to support"
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
18TH SURELY COMING
All Doubt Brushed Aside When persl-
ing Notifies War Department Di-
vision is Ordered Home.

Wash ington, Feb. 11-General
Pershing notified the war department
today that he had ordered the 26th
(New England) division to prepare
for return home. The division has
not yet been assigned to early con-
voy, but General Pershing's action
indicates that it soon will be added
to the list.
The 26th division was last reported
at Andigny France. 1t was then in
reserve on the line of communica-
tiOns.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
MORE SIGNS OF KULTUR
Governor of Strassbourg Has Evil
denCe Huns Used Cathedral Towers
For Machine Gum Supports

Paris, Feb. 10.-Gen. Hirschauer
the governor of Strassbourg has made
an official report to Marshal F'och
that he had obtained sworn evidence
showing the Germans throughout
the whole war used the towers of
Strassbourg cathedral for machine
gun supports, for observation points
for the direction Of artillery fire and
for listening posts against airplanes.'
The report adds:
Thus the Germans themselves did
exactly what they unjustitfably ac-
cused the French of doing at
Rheims"
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
BOLSHEVIkI ARE REPUISED.
Allied Line Holds Firm and Enemy
Suffers Heavy Losses.

London, Feb. 10.-The Bolsheviki
launched an infantry attack Saturday
against the allied positions near
Sredmakrenga, southeast of Arch
angel, and were repulsed, according to
an official statement on activities in
northern Russia, issued by the war
Office tonight.
In the operations Friday. In which
American, British and Russian troops
improved their positions on the
Petrograd road south Of kadish the
Bolsheviki suffered heavy losses.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
POW DER PLANE EXPLOSION.
Egyptian Powder Plant Wrecked
Near Hcrrin, III.-No One Killed

st. Louis, Mo, Feb. 11.-An expIo-
sion late last night wrecked the
plant of the Egyptian Powder Co.,
two miles south of Herrin, Ill, ac-
cording to adVices received here to-
day.
The explosion occurred IL the glaz-
ing department. Windows were shat
tered two miles from the plant. The
cause Of the explosion has not been
determined. No lives were lost.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
FORMER SHIPOWNER DEAD.
Andrew Allan At Ono Time Owned
Allan Line of Steamers.

Montreal, Feb. 11.-AndrCw Allan,
a member of the we'll known shipping
family, who at one time owned the
Allan line Of steam crs, died here to-
day after an operation. He was born
in Montreal in 1860.
Mr.. Allan at various times held the
presidencies Of the Marconi Wireless
Ielegraph Co. of Canada, shipping
federation of Canada and dominion
dry dock COMPANY.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
BIG NAVY ASSURED
House Adopts Three Year Building
Program This Afternoon by Vote Of
2N5 to 1IS.

Washing ton, Feb. II 6 D. m. y
Legislation for new three-year
building program was voted in order
as part of the annual naval appro-
priation bill today by the house, which
adopted, EOS to 14S, a special rule to
restore provisions stricken out yester-
day on points of order by Republican
Leader Mann.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
Prisoners Being Deported Cause
Disturbance in New York
SOLDIERS TO SHOOT TO KILL
One I. W. w. Man Punches Police
man and BIHccOatS Then Use Clubs
Wiki Chccrcd--Nfany Wear Rcd.

NcW Ork, i eD. --~f11tN-]Our RAD
lcalG--alien-bur1 anarchists, /. w. w.
and others--arrivcd at Hobo1cn today
Oh Il train from the west, en- route to
the Ellis Island immigration station,
where they arc to be detained until
arrangements can be completed for
their deportation. AS the second
group of men was led from the ira in
to the boat on which tranSferral was
made, to Ellis Island, three cheers for
the Bolsheviki were given ald three
more for the |. w w.
Gang Is We'll Guarded.
The first group which stepped from
the cars moved along the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad
platform and was escorted by the
guards from the train, 20 railroad po-
lice and six immigration inspectors.
When all of the So men and one
woman had reached the decks of the
immigra ton boat the police ordered
the |. W. W. members to separate
themselves from the others and move
to one end of the ve1scl.
Police Have to Use Clubs.
One |. w. w. member objected and
struck a policeman. Others of the l.
w. w. closed in, the police came to
the rescue of the man attacked, and
and effectively were the l. w. w.
members subdued.
Another version of this disturbance
was that one of the SO men had
throughout the journey from the west
been a. marked man among his fell
lows--suspected of being not Il radi-
cal but a government agent in dis
guise.
Arc Nondcscript Bunch.
A strange scene was presented as
the arrivals stepped from the train
shortly after dawn at the close of
their long railroad journey. Many of
them wore flaming red ties. The Wo-
man had on fur coat and Il black
sailor hat. The men had bec1 play
ing cards most Of the night and show
ed the want of sleep and were un-
shaven. Canvas carpet bags Of the
kind immigrants carry were included
III an odd assortment of baggage, with
here and there shiny new suit case. |
Some Of the men wore hats: one he'd
set Panama rakishly back from his
forehead. The temperature was not
mild, and many Of the radicals shiV-
cred for lack of overcoats.
L. S. Soldiers Called In.
Before the boat left HOboken for |
Ellis Island the immigration authori-
ties called on the United States army |
for aid.
\ lieutenant and 20 soldiers board |
ed the vessel The army officer warn !
ed the radicals that he and his men |
had come aboard to preserve order |
and that they were prepared to use |
their weapons if necessary. The boat |
then swung out into the Hudson |
carrying more guards, inspectors and
soldiers than there were radicals.
Chant $40 He'll With Ancrca."
The soldiers carried small arms and !
were instructed by the immigration
agents to 'shOot to kill necessary"
AS the boat left the pier the radi-
calls became noisy. Three cheers for
the BolsheViNi were given. The red |
flag and the ]. w. ". were also cheer
ed. Then the prisoners chanted in |
union: ITO hell with America"
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
Situation Unchanged.

Members Of the house explained,
after the vote, that the situation is
not changed at all since, by a vote
against reconsideration, the senate
has really killed any further action
"0n the amendment for the next two
Years, when it may properly be
before he assembly again.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
ANDERSON PROPERTY SOLD.
y. n. Andrews Purchases valuable
Property on Walnut Street.

Another important real estate deal
was transacted today, when John A.
Andrews Of Main street purchased
the land and buildings of the late DR..
Arv1d Anderson on Walnut street.
The deal was put through by #. w
oConnor, and the reported sale price
is $4,000.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11

porarily Seattle's large shipbuildlae
plants, remain out
tt was estimated about 5000 union
workers who went on strike Thurs
day last returned to their posts yes
terday. More returned this morning.
Street car union executives refused
the committees request and voted to
maintain car service, which seemingly
was in full operation.
Military forces, it was said, will re-
main on duty here until all danger of
possible disorder is ended.
Butte Mont, Feb. 11.--With a dec
1aration by Major A. NJ. Jones' COM
mander of the federal troops station
ed in Butte, that there was no 1eces-
sity for declaring martial law in con-
nection with the strike of members of
the Butte metal miners union ''inde-
pendent and the metal mine work ers'
industrial union No. 500, I. w. w,
interest Centercd today in the atti-
tude of other union labor organiza-
tions relative to the calling of gen
eral strike.
The walkout of the miners in pro-
test of the recently announced wage
reduction Of $ a day to demand the
abolition of the "rustling card" sys-
tenn of employment has tied up orc
production almost completely.
The street railway employees while
informing the manager of the COM
pany that they are not on strike, de-
cided not to work because Of fear of
violence
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
STRIKERS ARE ORDERED
TO RETURN TO WORK

London, Feb. 11.-All the strikers
in the Clyde district have been in
structed by their leaders to return to
work tomorrow The instructions
were issued by the joint committee OF
the strikers.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
HEARING ON 100000 SUIT.
Action OF Miss Belle Beatty Against
Geo. NJ. Landcrs in Superior Court.

Geo. NJ. Landcrs in Superior Court.
Hartford against George NJ. Landers
of this city is on the trial list of the
superior court in Hartford tomorrow.
Owing to the large grist of business
there is possibility that the case may
not be tried before next week, how
ever.
The plaintiff, who Is a former resi-
dent of this city, is bringing action
against Landers on two specific counts,
breach of promise and for money
claimed to have been expended The
amount involved is 100000.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
'DryAdvocatesWinVic-
tory Which They
Could Not Get in
Upper Branch.
RESULT DOES NOT
AFFECT SITUATION

Action Was Expected, But Docs Not
- Alter Status, as Senate Refused Last
Week to Reconsider Its Vote Against
Ratifcation-Many People Throng
Spectators Gallery as House Takes
Up Measure.
Hartford. Feb. 11.---The house Of
representatives this afternoon voted IN
favor Of ratification of the federal
prohibition amendment in non-cur-
renee with the senate.
Vote Is 1913 to %.
The vote was for ratification 1853;
against 96. There were nine absent
and 125 votes were necessary for
passage.
Representative Shaw. of Redding,
moved reconsideration in the hope
that it ryould not prevail. 1t was
voted without division.
The vote by counties was:
Hartford-Yes u, no -.
New Haven-YCs 10, no 10.
New London-Yes 10, no 10.
Fairfield-Yes 20, no II.
Windham--Yes 16, no s.
Litchtield-Yes 26, no IA.
NIiddlesex-Ye 13, no 8.
Tolland-Yes IS, no 4.
Interest at High I1bb.
The federal prohibition amendment
came into the house of representa-
n
with the senate, which last week re-
d fused to adopt the resolution to ratify
the measure. Interest in the matter
was much more keen than was; shown
as to the senate action. Just before
the resolution was called up as the
order of the day, there was buzz
of expectation throughout the house
chamber and members hurried about
with Il great show of activity. One
Jreport was that an effort was being
made to force ballot instead Of q
roll call This report was referred to
in debate although it was quickly dis
posed of by q motion at the outset by
Mr.. Schreiver, of. Middlefeld, who
asked for roll call whom the Note
should be taken. It was SO voted.
1t was then expected that the de-
:. bate would last two hours.
Many Reports Current.
Another report which was current
was that the wet advocates would
try to have the state constitutional
amendment, with its referendum
provision. repored in from the COM
mittee, and in opposition to this the
"drys" are said said to be ready to
block this maneuver.
The galleries wore filled long be
fore the house began it's session and
among the scores of women there
were many who piled their knitting
needles. The prohibition committee
had placed on the desks of every
member Il short review of the progress
of the prohibition amendment through
congress and the several state legis-
latures
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
READY FOR ELECTION
Germans Adopt Provisional Constitu-
ton and Are Now Ready to Choose
Their First National President.

Weimar, Feb. 10, (By the Associ-
ated Press. 1.-The German national
assembly has adopted the provisional
constitution with little amendment
The national president will be elected
TucSd0N.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11
WEATHER.

Hartford, Feb. 1f.-Fore-
cast for New Britain and vici-
nifty: FAR warmer tonight:
Wednesday rain or SNOW.
warmer.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-11

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