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New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
COLLEGE GIRLS PLAY
Members Of Mount IIoIyokc Dramatic Club to Present Three Ono Act Plays Here on September 2i.

The Mount Holyoke Alumnae of this city has planned some interesting dramatics and lectures to be given in this city during the fall. On the eve ming of September 24 members of the Mount Holyoke Dramatic Club will journey to this city from the college to present three one-act plays in the local Y. w. c. "A. The plays to be presented are Carrots" "Overtones'' and Suppressed Desires"
 The second event will be lecture on the evening of October IS in the Grammar school hall by Miss Amy Lowell the well-known poeteas.
 | The third event win he a travel talk on October 27 by Dr. Edward B. Reed a professor of English at Yale and previously a commissioner of the American Red Cross in Jerusalem.
 The last talk Of the season will be on November 10, when wincheIl Smith. Farminyton's noted play wright, will speak upon his work in the field of plays.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
MOTT MURDER CASE
Wife of Murder Victim Now Claims Wade Himself Secured Knife and Also Hit Her.

Bridgeport. Sept. '. - Continued questioning of Mrs. Ethel Hutchinson Mott. widow of George k. Nott, in connection with whose murder a week ago she is being held here to- day brought forth the statement that the knife which F. B. Wade is al- Ieged to have stabbed her husband was secured by Wade himself and not handed to him by her. as previous ly claimed by witnesses. She stated that Wade secured the knife from kitchen table while Mott was moan ing at the foot of the stairs leading to the street
 Mrs Mott. according to the police now asserts that she received an in- jury to her head and to her ankle while she was trying to prevent young Wade from beating her husband. She told the police. they state, that the injury on her head was received when Wade accidentally hit her as he was swinging the pipe at Nott.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07

New Britain republicans are now casting flirting eyes at the fair sex not personally. hut politically. be it understood. Where heretofore re- publicans as we'll as democrats have been contented wAn hurried "Oh. you don't understand politics" when questioned by any Of the gentler sex. today the c. O. r. is making a de- termined bid to make them under stand. and to understand from a re- publican point of view. To this end the Third Ward Republican club has issued general invitation for wom- en to attend its annual outing at Lake Compounce next Saturday. The list of speakers, previously announced. includes Col. Brown of Ohio. Senator Frank B. Brandegee and Congress-
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Democratic Candidates.

The contest for the democratic gu- bernatorial nomination was the only one on that party's state ticket. Foar republican and two democratic con- gressmen were opposed for renomina- ton. Lieut. Governor Charming H. Cox was unopposed for the republi- can nomination for governor.
 The democratic candidates for the nomination were Richard H. Long of Framingham, the party nominee in 1918 and 1919, and state Senator John J. Walsh of Boston
 Republican Possibilities.
 The candidates for the republican nomination for lieutenant4governo were Secretary of State Albert H. I4angtry, Congressman Alvan T. Full Ter, Speaker Joseph F.. Warner of the state house of representatives and Charles L.. Burrill, former state treas urer.
 contest that aroused general in ,erest was that for the republican nomination for treasurer. The only name to appear on the ballot was that of Fred J. Burrell who resigned from that office last week and at the same time asked his supporters not to vote for him today. Burrell re- signed after he had been severely criticized. particularly by republican leaders, for alleged solicitation of contracts for his advertising agency while he was state treasurer.
 GiIlett Has Opposition.
 James Jackson who has been nom- mated by Governor Coolidge to com plcte Burrelrs term gave up the di- rectorship of the New England divi- soin of the Red Cross to become candidate for state treasurer at the request of the associated clubs or Massa chusetts. Frederick N. Kerr who was defeated for the nomination
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New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Famous Irish l StrikerSti COI But Suffering ] Pain, Private lain Reports
Boston Longshoremd
 As Protest to Fr}
 Mayor of Cork.i

Londons Sept. 1.-Ter1 Swiney. lord mayor of Cor been on a hunger strike si 12 and for several days h a critical condition in Brix was reported apprcciably N morning hut conscious an Sneak. Father Dominic pr lain to MacSWineT said tl was suffering in,> nsc p1in side of his abdomen and Ii
 Regarding the statement Premier Lloyd George indiy Mayor MacSE7tncy proba bly released if guarantees WI that the murders of nol.cc would cease, Father Donin| mayor had no authority tol promise for the cessation d in Ireland. as he was onl dividual Sinn Feiner.
 "If the government is sal murders are taking plac| Dominic added, Why doea ture the murders and eNecq
 Mrs. MacSwincy's Mcd
 In a message to sympat1 Mayor MacSwiney in Amd MacSwiney today said:
 II wish to express to all people and many sympath Ireland's cause. in America est appreciation of the me: cablegrams have rece them ever since my hnsba the hunger striking 25 day contrast with those among l'sh people who proclaim N sympathetic to elementa being done to my husband content themselves with appeals, Ircland's sympat America have taken their l tion in an economic boycott in the withdrawal of polit English insurance compan, refusal to handle English This is likely to bring hon minds of Lloyd George and fish government what may feet thrOughcut the worl doing to death of my husb English jail."
 Reconciled to His De,
 Mrs. MacSwiney, speakil Associated Press correspon composure and a rather del ward toss of the head, det morning.
 Yes, l am positive he " task through. Of course. if conviction he is fighting for that has enabled him to am fully reconciled to hear death. His battle is mine one I took on myself when him three years ago while England under a deportaf our lives since then have be in evading my husbands waiting to be reunited thr release from prison. Thus l now am playing is one l have long been accuston
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Outbreak Is Exnccfe

London, Sept. 7.-The DsI says it learns that new ac4 been noted among certain vi
 ized units of the Sim Fein
 can army. It is believed iI circles. the newspaper addsl new series of armed outbreI been planned to begin on September 25.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Senator Moses Seeks Reelection
 on Anti-Leasue Plank
WOMEN TAKE THEIR PLACES
In Bay State, One Woman to Every Four Men ANail> Herself of Chancc @ Cast Ballot in Prinnr,-t;iIlctt Opposed.

oncord, N. H.. Sept. 7.-The can dluacy of Senator George Moses fo,. fenonination by the republicans of New Hampshire was of outstanding interest in today'S primary for T.. S Senator. congress and governor. Tho league of nations, suffrage and the taT1h were issues in the pre- primary campaign wagcd by Mr. Moses and his opponent, Hunt1ey x. Spauldins. for mer state food administrator.
 SpauldinS vs. Moses
 Spaulding forces tried to capture the women's vote on the strenyth of Senator Moses steadfast opposition to woman suffrage. On tho other hand tho state anti-suffrage association published appeals to women who had opposed suffrage to register and vote for the senator.
 Senator Moses. who was one of the irreconcilables on the league of na- uons issue when it was before the senate to receive the support of those opposed to the league in any form while republican friends of the league camo out for SpauIdinc who aa- nounced he favored the Lodge reser- vation..
 The republican candidates for gov ernor were Albert O. Brown. chair man of tho state tav com mission: Windsor IT. Goodnow. a member ot the governors council. and State Senator Arthur P. Merrill.
 Prohibition On Issue
 The. prohibition question was brought into the democratic campaign by Albert W. Noohe who entered the field for both the senatorial and gu- phrnatorial examinations on a wet platform. He was opposed by Ray mopd E. Stevens. .ornle- vice-chair- man of the Shipping Board and for mer Congressman. for the senatorial nominations and by Charles E.. Triton for the nomination for governor.
 Congressman sherman F.. Bur- roughI and Edward IT. Wason. both republicans. were opposed for nomin- ation by State Senators Benja min T. Bartlett and Joseph B.. Pcrley. re- spectivcly. Rosecranz W. Pillsbury. formerly prominent in republican state politics. this year sought the democratic congressional nomination in Congressman Burroughs district, In Congressman Wason's district the democratic candidate was Samuel H. E,de-. .
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Crew Strikes for May

Boston, Sept. 7.-The pass| the White Star liner Cretid the harbor overnight becau late arrival, were furtherl several hours today by the longshoremen in protest aga lands attitude toward Lord MacSwiney and Archbishop Their baggage was eventua ed by the Cretic's crew.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Women Casting Ballots

Boston. Sept. 1.-Massachusetts balIoted today to select the state and congressional tickets that will be voted on at tho November election. Ii wal the first sta.e primary in which women participated and they had re gist cred in the approximate proportion of one woman to every four men.
 One woman was assured of a place on the democratic state ticket. Mrs. Alice l.. Cram of Boston being unop- posed for the nomination for audi
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
POLES THREATEN
Appeal Ia League of N Iithuania Dispnte-Win Necessary, They Say.

London, Sept. 7.-The Pol ernment has addressed an a the league of nations, requ( mediation in the Polish r} dispute. Unless an impi occurs in the situation Poland compelled to declare war oI ania, the appeal states.
 The communique dcclares1 provoked attack has been the Polish troops by \ forces.
 The league of nations now sidering the appeal.
 The Poles demand is 4 Lithuanian troops evacuate territory within a few days.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
EN -tI,ID STAIR DIES

'Cieveland. Ohio. Sept. 1.--Theron
 stcvc) Lehman. star fulIback Of the prtmouth eleven In 1916 and 1917
 ld nt, hts home last night from ill., aa contracted during the war. Ha "a 2t years old.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Conn. Textile Mills
 Resume Operations

Plainheld. Conn. Sept. T.-Many textile plantAin eastern Connecticut which have been idle for several weeks started up today. The various mills Of the American woolen com pany in this section will start up next Monday
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
EARTHQUAKES IN ITALY

Rome. Sept. T.-Very marked earthquake shocks were reported this morning from points in Tuscany. Casualties had resulted. the reports stated, and the authorities have~sent aid. A shock lasting about five seconds was felt at T:55 o'clock this morning in Milan. Genoa according to dis patches from those cities.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
200 MEN DROWNED

Tokio. Sept. Two hundred men were drowned in a tidal wave which swept over buildings and barracks on the island of Saghalien. according to reports received here.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
2S Entrants Slated
 For Today's Races

Hartford. Sept. 7.-Three trots and q pace were on todsy's card at tho Grand Circuit races on Charter Oak Park track. The Nutmeg stake for two year old trotters has 2s entrants the z.ee pace.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
Montreal Aviator in
 Polish Army is Killed

Warsaw. Sept 7.-Captain J. c. McCullom of Montreal, a member of the kosciuszko squadron has been killed in an airplane fall near Lem berg. it was learned today
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
: BODIES IN BAG

Tokio. Sept. 1.-The mutilated bodies of seven Russian women en- cased in a hempen bag were recently found in Vladivostok harbor, accord ing to special dispatches received
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
CENSUS EIGIRES.

Washington. Sept. 7.-Key West, Fla, 1a,oS9, decrease 906 or 45 per cent Portchester. N. Y, 1S.57S, in crease 3.764 or 29.4 per cent. Be- lott. Wis, 2t.2s4. increase, s,l5o or
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
GREER ELIMINATED

loslyn. N. T.. Sept. 7.--Robert X. sner today eliminated C. T. Grier.
 Ian champion from the national
 1Dr golf championship . to [.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
TO ENTERTAIN ENpIOyEs

The employees of Claude !. Leroux. will be rendered an outing tomorrow at Mir. Leroux's cottage at Prospect Beach. The trip to the beach will be made in Mir. Leroux's autos.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-07
WEATHER

Hartford, Sept. .s.-ForccaSt for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Wednesday, not much change in tempera- ture.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-19
STUTTGART FARMER WOUNDS
 HIS WIFE
Husbands Punishment of Child Said
 To Have Started Trouble

Stuttgart, Aug 16.-B. W. Donnel- ly, a rice farmer, aged 30, shot and wounded his wife at their home three miles north of Stuttgart this morning Donnelly refused to talk but his wife said the trouble between them was caused by Donnelly's severely punish ing their little son, IS months old, a few days ago.
 Donnelly fired two shots, the last of which wounded the wife in the thigh. A tenant on the farm saw the shoot ing and as Mrs. Donnelly fell, he be- lieved that she was dead and hastened to the city to notify the sheriff. Of fcers going out to the farm met Don nelly bringing his wounded wife here for medical attention. Donnelly sur rendered and was placed in jail here.
 The Donnellys came to Stuttgart in December. The husband is the son of pr. W. M. Donnelly of Ryan, Ia., re- tired physician and big land owner in the rice section.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-19
TODAY GOT RELIGION
Wired Friend He Had Gotten Right
 With God"

Fayetteville, Ark, Aug 1.-The Choctaw Indian giving the name of Vic To-Day, who met the electrocution- ist in Little Rock Saturday with a smile, after having thanked the judge and winked at the sheriff upon convic- tion of the murder and robbery of c. c. Smith at Springdale last May, wrote a former comrade of the One Hundred and Forty-second Field Ar tillery here, in which he "got right with God" it has been revealed. To- bays letter, dated June 3, was as follows:
 Dear friend-I will try to write you a few lines to let you know I haven't forgotten you yet, and I know you haven'e forgotten me. I want to ask you to be good fellow and try to do the right thing, for remember where all bad people go. God only knows how sorry I am that I have waited this long to get right with him.
 "God is the only friend we have in this world when a fellow gets in bad. And so remember how your friend had to go. Be a good boy. Your friend, VIC TODAY.
 State Pen, Little Rock, Ark"
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-19
Mrand Mrs. E. M Watson who

Mr.and Mrs. E. M. Watson, who have been spending the summer at West Lebanon, Indiana, have return ed home. They made the trip in car. MT. Watson tells us that they spent a very pleasant time during their stay the guests of friends and relatives. They received the Independent and kept posted on what was going on while they were absent.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-19
"Rat- Snap Beats the Best Trap Ever
 Made," Mrs. Emily Shaw Says

My husband bought $2 trap. I bought soc box of RAT-SNAP. The trap only caught rats but RAT SNAP killed 12 in week. Pm never without RAT-SNAP. Reckon I could not raise chicks without it." RAT SNAP comes in cakes. Three sizes, 35c, 65c, SIPS. Sold and guaranteed by Jno. D.. Martin and L. B. Krshka.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-19

Nice dried peaches and apples, and Dixie Bacon in 1 and 1 1-2 pound squares; nice percale shirts for men.
 Mrs. s. P. Pearson
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-19
LOST

Wrist watch. Leave with Marble & Downs and receive reward. 143tp Joy Marble
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-19
Mrs. .Misenhimer of Clarksville is visiting her son and family here.
Mules and Horses for Sale

We have a number of good horses and mules for sale at reasonable prices. Call on us, for full particulars.
 47-tf Nichols & Hutson
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

mown property, having been Staked early in the history of the camp. Com siderable excitement was caused in 1910 by the discovery of free gold on one of the claims. The owners are Dam Dmdcborg, ChaS. Larson and Wm Hamilton.
 The mineral belt of the Salmon river which some outside knockcrs would have people believe is all or the Canadian side of the line, was traced this week practically into the town of Hydcr by the discovery of the good ore across the river from the townsitc. The discovery was mad' by W. N. McE'hcnncy and D. J. Me Phcc, who Stakcd four claims and intend doing some development work. The ore shows native silver and Silvcl sulphidcs. They call the property the Mountain Top group,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
VICTORY MEDALS TO BE
 DISTRIBUTED BY LEGION

INDIANAPOLIS. July 27- Under engagements prst completed by the War Department, the American Lc 2 on will distribute the victory med a's which the government will pre- $ mt Co every American soldier, sail O. or marine, field clerk or nurse, vho served honorably for any pcrioo b tween April 6, 1917, and Novcmbe' r. 1918, it was announced at na- tional headquarters of the Legio'' here.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

Canadian government wharf between Hydcr aud Stewart, the tug Clay hun having arrived carly in the week wi;h a pilcdrivcr and a scow- load of croosotcd piliug.
 Joseph II. Green has been appoint ci United Stptcs deputy marshal to succeed Senator John Roman, first n orshaI for the Hyder district, who resigned after having served SiN months. Marshall Green k an old- ,nc Alaskan and his appointment is a popular one here.
 MacrarIanc and Manhood have bond ed the Monitor group in the Salmon basin to Vancouver parties who, it iS understood. will start development work shortly. The Monitor is we'll
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
WANTS THEIR FUNDS
 FROM AERO CLlB B BE
 FULLY INVESTIGATED

NEW YORK, July 27- Hem! Woodhousc. one of the governors o1 the Aero Club of America. announced today he has asked Attorney General r t,mcr to start an investigation O. charges he had submitted against tl.rcc individuals who are alleged to have obtained "a million dollars of the governors funds under miSrcprcScnta ton and conspiracy"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

BRENkFAST, LUNCHEON and Dinner served on the Seward An train in the buffet car. M6.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
POSTMASTER AT RYDER
 THROWS lP Ills JOB

RYDER, Alaska ,By MaiD Because Of dilatolncss on the part Of the pos ,ral authorities at Washington in for wardinc his commission, and refusal on the part of the authorities to as sist in any way toward providing quarters for the postotticc, F.. l.. Mcy- Q, has resigned his appointment aN postmaster.
 The C. r. R. steamer Otter is to he placed on the Soattlc-Hydcr run, The Otter has accommodations for 7O passengers and carries 265 tons of frcight.
 Work has commenced on the new
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
PUBLIC NOTICE
SEALED PROPOSALS

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until eleven o'clock A. M. on the 5tn Day of August, 1920, at the office of the Territorial Board of Roa ! Commissioners for the Third Division oi Alaska in Valdez, Alaska, at which tune and place they will be publicly opened for the furnishing, hauling and distribution of approximately Eleven Hundred OiOO) yards of gravel (Sub i,.. Co an increase or decrease of fjt- ten U5) per cenD on the Tcmitoria Road known as the Scwa1d Branch Road. Distribution to commence at be ginning of said road and continue ove the first two (2) miles of road d. di- rcctcd by the Engineer in Charge.
 Said proposals must be signed b t.c bidder and accompanied by cash O q certified check payable to the Terri aI Road Commission for five per cen O. the amount bid. which amount shail be- forfeited to the Territorial Board O.. Road Commissioners in case that tie bidder shall fail to enter into contract according to the specified tions of the said Commission for such work, in the event of his being award nd the contract for the above work. The successful bidder will be required to execute the general form of con- .ract of said Commission for such work within a period of ten days from the acceptance of his bid by the said Commission. The successful bidder will also be required to execute bond payable to the Territory of Alaska for fifty (5O) per cent of the contract price, said bond to be acceptable to the Commission.
 The above work must be performed according to the standard specified tions and conditions on file at the of flee of the Divisional Road CommiS- sion at Valdez, Alaska, and at Seward, Alaska, where copy of same with form of contract may be seen, and proposals obtained.
 Proposals must be signed by the bidder enclosed in a plain, sealed en- vclope and addressed to the Territor- ial Board of Road Commissioners for the Third Division, Valdez, Alaska, and be plainly marked Proposals for Gravcling Seward Branch Road
 The right is hereby reserved to re- ject any and all bids.
 Dated Valdez, Alaska, this 20th of July, 1920.
 DIVISIONAL COMMISSION OF THE TERRITORIAL BOARD OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS FOR THE THIRD DIVISION, TERRITORY OF ALASKA.
 By JAS. E. WILSON,
 Chairman of the Board. ' Times Gateway
 First Pub. July 27th.
 Last Pub. Aug. Srd.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
REPUB HEADQUARTERS
 AT FRISCO BE KEPT OPEN

CHICAGO, July 27-- Republican headquarters announce that the San Francisco branch will be continued with Raymond Benjamin in charge while Elmer F.. Dover of Tacoma will assist.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

The presentations will be made on Armistice Day, November II, in a series of simultaneous ceremonies un- der legion auspcccS throughout the world.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27

1t takes the grass widow to capture the "haysccd" bachelor.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-27
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTEHIOR
 Alaskan Engineering Commission

Alaskan tng!nterlng lOmmisSiOh Trains leave and arrive at Seward a. foiiowS:- see A. M. Wednesday and Saturday for Roosevelt, Tunnel, GirdwC"d Anchorage. Arrive 4:35 r. NJ, Mon Iay and Thursday. Connections at Anchorage on MoEda! and Friday at S;&O A. M. fo' MatanuSka, WaSilla, Houston, Tal heetna, and on Wednesday at S:&O \. NJ. for Matanuska, ESka and
Evening star., 1920-03-25
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported t
the health department in the last twenty -fou
hours:
william g. and Pearl q. Stuart. boy.
Clarence n. and Elizabeth Crews. girl.
William and Ethel scantleberry, boy.
william A. and Edna NJ. Muiligan. boy.
George J. and Sophia Peters, boy.
Frank L. and Lola ]. Brodigan. boy.
c. Vernon and Lillian r. Sparrow, boy.
Angostino and Maria R. D'Avansc. boy.
william Mex. and Hattie NJ. Williams, boy
James and Jennie williams. boy.
Benjamin and Artenchia Caldwell. boy.
James and Ellen Davis, girl.
John G. and Maud Brown boy.
Owen H. and Evelyn Thomas, boy.
James and Eva wallace. boy.
EdNrrd Il. and Ienrine v Ashton, hoy.
wii.. u. aHr slati.s n ~es.rsy. giri.
Evening star., 1920-03-25
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses hare been Issued to the
following
james r. Norvell and Wilhelmina shaw
Massie Woody and Lucy c. Dyson, both OF
Richmond. Va
Joseph A. Eaton Of Providence. Il. l.. and
Helen l.. Bowman of this city.
Charles ID. Dawson, L. S. ". and Gene E.
Hoover OF San Antonio. Tex.
Jack Smms and Lucy A. Galloway.
Sherman Simms and Edna Devers, both OF
Accotink. Va.
Angus n. Lamont and Katherine J.. Fenton.
Rober: l.. Jones and Agnes l.. Sanford
Boyd W. Mayhew Of Bladensburg. Nd, and
Mary F. Smith of this city.
Alfred W. Kushard and Alice Carroll
Harrison Corbin and Rebccca Elliott.
John g. Humbles and Mary F. Hackett.
Arthur G. Taylor and Bessie c. Weaver.
John 7. Colston and Hilder Carter.