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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-03-24
BLOOMER REPLIES
TO MIR. STEWART
County Road Engineer Ex-
plains How and Where Road
Money Has Been
Expended

To the Editor of The Breckenridge
News: There appeared in your
paper recently a letter from Mr.. II
c. Stewart, of Webster. There is ar
old saying that some folks rush in
where angels fear to tread, and Mr.
Stewart seems to be one of those
folks. He states that Breckenridge
county in May 1919, voted a Special
Road Tax of "25" cents on the 500
and further says:
Fourteen or Fifteen years pre-
vious to this tax the Fiscal court
levied % cent road and bridge
tax making a total of so cents;
As cents to the roads and cents
for bridges. The 1919 tax law
says that each voting precinct
should have the money derived
from said tax So far, the Webs
ter precinct has had or derived
but very small amount from the
county for the upkeep of the
upkeep of the roads"
In the first place Breckenridge
county did not vote 25 cent road
tax, last year, but it did vote a special
20 cent tax to be used, as the order
itself declared, as every speaker stated
and every letter said, with reference
10 said tax, that same was to be used
in the construction of permanent
roads in the county and to be appor-
toned among the different "Magis-
terial Districts, according to the a
mount collected in each. 1t did not
say that it would be apportioned
among the different precincts" or
roads"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-03-24

work from the middle of April until
the middle of December, at least sew
EN- months, as against three months
last year
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-03-24

WOlh HUH tilC Vi hDIll
the middle of December, at least sew
EN- months, as against three months
last year.
No Available Figures.
We have no available figures of
how much money was spent on work
done in the Webster Precinct, but
we do know as the records show that
over $4,000 was expended in the
Fourth Magisterial District Of which
Webster is part OF this $4,000 was
expended for Graders, plows, tools
and culverts, and over 81, $50 for labor,
teams and explosives and that said
district now has balance of at least
$500 out of it's Is cent road levy and
the special 20 cent levy has never
been touched. In addition to the 81 $50
paid for labor and teams, there was
contributed by the enterprising cit
liens of the Fourth Magisterial Dis
trict more than that much free labor
and teams.
1t is probable that the Webster
Precinct did not secure a reasonable
portion of said work, due to the early
bad weather which stopped the work
two months before anyone had reason
to expect that it should interfere with
il.
We do also happen to know that
four car loads of crushed stone were
contracted for to be placed on the
road between Webster and Irvington
and teams could not be secured from
Mr.. Stewart or anyone else to spread
the said stone, the results were, only
two car loads were used.
Money Not Wasted.
No, my dear Alphonzo; all of the
money that the honest taxpayer"
pay for road purposes has not been
wasted. 1t is true that labor and
teams are hard to get and in some
communities the prices are eXorbitant
but you can bet your bottom dollar
that every cent of road tax money
expended, so far as the management
is able to obtain, secures one penny's
worth of labor or material for the
road and voucher is on file for
every nickel spent. and if you are half
as anxious to be informed as you are
to criticise, come over and spend
the week when Fiscal Court meets
and get full report of receipts and
expenditures, not only for road pur-
poses but for every other purpose
and if you are able to show any graft
or irregularities the proper authori-
ties will take great pleasure in prose-
cutting the scoundrel who does it, 10
the limit.
With best wishes, am yours for
a greater and better county for good
roads; for more boosters and fewer
knockers, for more cooperation and
less foolish criticism Very truly,
John Boomer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
LONDON PAPERS CALL
u. S. OIL NOTE CHEEKY
Can't See Where We, Outside
of League, Can Protest.

LONDON, Nov. Recommending on the
American note to Great Britain concern
ming Mesopotamlan oil, the Westminster
Gdsette says to-day it regards it import
ant in the interest Of International peace
that the allied countries should not estab-
fish economic monopolies in taking over
large tracts from their late enemies
Nevertheless" the newspaper adds, we
cannot help feeling that we'll developed
sense of humor would have caused the
American note on the subject Of the
Mesopotamian oil fields TO be couched
in different terms"
The Gudrdinn points out that the
United States has not ratified the peace
treaty or covenant of the League OF Ma
lions and has refused TO undertake the
responsibilities Of a mandatory any
where. II says:
"They themselves control a vast pro-
portion of the worlds oil resources, yet
Secretary of State Colby objects to ar
rangements for exploiting Mesopotamian
oil on the ground that they constitute
breach Of the mandatory principle"
The Standard considers the announce
ment from washington of the American
policy regarding the peace treaty and
mandates is of great interest while
Americas claim to equal right with
Great Britain in Mesopotamia, 1t says,
is important.
80 far as is known" adds the paper.
"the conquest of Mesopotamia did not
cost a. single\ American life or a dollar
of American money. The cost was ali
British and since the war we have con-
tinued TO sink scores of millions a year
in the country. The United states may
have a reasonable case. but 1t is desir
able thak the case should be fully ex-
planned
In its comment the Star states ii be-
lieves the United States probably is
right in theory in refusing to be ex-
cIuded from participation in privileges
secured under the mandates provided for
In the treaty of peace.
But when it sets up an equal claim
10 Mesopotamian OIL" the paper con-
tinues, ut justities a suspicion of inter-
ested motives. If Mesopotamian oil is
to be brought into a hotch potch' the
United States must put up its proper
ton Of the cost of obtaining it or, speak
ing more broadly, it must make up its
mind whether it is going TO be partner
in the League of Nations or whether il
is going to retire again behind the bar
rier Of the Monroe Doctrine and refuse
all entangling alliances with their risks
and profits"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
COBLENZ BANK AIDED HERE.
Americans Said to Have Financed
Capital Increase.

BERLIN, Nov. EFT is reported the
Coblenzer Bank has increased its cap
ital from 100000 TO $4,000, 900 marks
by loan from an American banking
association and has asked for permits
sion from the Finance Minister TO re-
move it's headquarters from Coblenz to
Cologne This rumor2 prompts For-
'racrts 10 criticise the transaction as a
step on the part of foreign interests to
a. " control OF the occup ed zone"
The newspaper expresses the belief
that the Coblenzer Bank will be used as
a gateway for other similar loans to
banks and Industries and the buying up
OF German interests with allied capital,
This Is the first instance of a German
bank accepting outside aid and in the
past foreign capital has not been per-
mitted to operate banks in Germany.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
TURKS TO ADMIT PHYSICIANS.

CoNsTANT1NoPLE, Nov. 25.-The Turk
ish Nationalist have agreed finally to
authorize physicians only 70 proceed
into the interior. according to a message
received from Or. Dodd of the Near
East Relief. now at Samsoun. Relief
workers will not benefit by this favor
the message adds The Nationalists
have for a considerable time past denied
tho Near East Relief permission 10
carry on their work in the interior parts
or make an investigation OF conditions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
RUSSIAN REFUGEES FED
BY u. S. IN TURK CAPITAL
Near East Relief Bakes $500
LoaUes of Bread Daily.

The Near East Relief gave out yester-
day the following copy Of a cablegram
Just received from Constantinople:
'One hundred and twenty-five thou
sand Russian refugees IN Constants
nople. Near East Relief bakery Is sup
plying 500 loaves OF bread daily, in
addition to the regular work OF supply
ing orphanages. Bakery Is running
night and day. Near East Relief per-
sonnet working for refugees In coop
Grafton with United States navy; aided
in transporting refugees from crowded
ships to United States Shipping Board
boat sailing for Serbia. Near East Re-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28

lief trachoma hospital giving refugees,
children and old women hot baths and
food. Near East Relief workers run
ming Information bureau at United
States Embassy. Personnel in readiness
to answer emergency calls. All Ameri-
can organizations doing splendid work.
The cablegram was signed by Col.
James Z. Coombs. recently reported held
by Turkish Nationals in the Black Sea
port Of Samsoun No word of his re-
lease has been received by the Near
East Relief, Madison avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
100000 RookEFELLER GIFT.

wrNNIPEG. Nov. 27.-Manitoba Uni
versity will receive 100000 from the
Rockefeller Foundation for general en-
dowments OF the faculty Of medicine.
JarTres A. MacLean. president of the
university. announced to-day The en-
dowment Is part Of n S5,000,000 grant
being made 70 Canadian universities It
was stated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
INTERCEPT WIRELESS
Constantinople Discredits
Report That Operations
Will Be Renewed.
FUNDS GO TO RED CROSS
Russia's Washington Embassy
Sends 100000 to Fund
for Refugees.

CoNsTANTINoPLE Nov. 27.-Reports
apparently have reached Moscow that
the anti-Boshvik leader. Gen. Wraugel.
intended, with Rumania as a base 10
resume his campaign against the Soviet
Government after reorganizing the army
recently driven from the Crlmea judy
ing from an intercepted wireless mes
sage from Moscow to-day.
The message, signed by Foreign Sec
rotary Tchitcherin and addressed to Gen.
-Averasco. the Rumanian Premier at
Bucharest, set forth that Gen. Wrangel
intended using Rumania as the base Of
new attack on Russia" and said the
Soviet Government counted upon the alb
solute refusal of Rumania to allow such
Violation Of Its territory.
1t is not believed here that Gen.
Wrangel intends TO initiate operations
anywhere in the immediate future.
LONDON, Nov. 27.--Russian Bolshevik
cavalry IS continuing in pursuit of Gen.
Balakovitch's troops, says the Boishvik
official communication of Friday, re-
ceived here by wireless from Moscow to-
day. The statement reads:
In the Mozyr region our cavalry con-
tinues the pursuit of the remnants OF
Gen. Balakovitch's divisions. In the
Plipet region after short engagement
We dispersed an enemy detachment
southeast Of Turnovo village. We arc
continuing to advance 10 the Pripet
River"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The Russian
Embassy here has given 100000 to the
American Red Cross for the relief OF the
thousands of suffering refugees in the
Crimea. 1t was said to-day at the head
quarters of the Red Cross that the
money had been made Immediately
available for the purchase of food. cloth
ing ands indictments and for the trans
portation of the refugees 10 places OF
safety.
An appeal for aid from America has
been made by Prince Lwoff. head Of the
zemstvo Alliance. the Russian relief or
ganization which has been working with
the American Red Cross In the Crimca.
"The evacuation of the Crimea has
been a terrible nightmare" said Prince
Lwoff's cablegram. 'and the whole OF
humanity may well shudder at the suf-
ferings II entails. l have appealed many
times 10 America. and never has the
heart of the nation failed me The need
to-day among refugees is greater than
any need which heretofore has arisen in
Russia"
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
 MEET WITH LEGION
Entertainment and M s s Help to Brighten
 Evening

At the meeting of the American Legion April 23rd the Post was hcnored by the presence of E. s. Roberts, Comm, W. R. Wedell, Ad- jutant and A. P. Briggs, representa- tives of the Grand Army of the Re public, and E. L. Roberts, Wm. Wright, Willis Parsons and D. E. King, representatives of the citizens committee.
 The meeting will ever be treas urcd as one of the happiest events of the Post as the Boys of '61 are now Honorary members of Garvin- O'Connell Post for life. The offer or membership made for the Legion through Commander Waller was accepted by Commander Roberts and after entertaining talks by the G. A. R. men and E. L. Roberts and Dr. Adam the meeting was adjourned and a smoker and lunch held.
 The supply of song sheets, dupli- cate of these used in the Camps were received from the Headquarters of the War Camp Community Service, (who have offered to assist the Leg ion in any way they can) and few selections, old and new, were rem dered, with music by Walters Jazz Quartette.
 Then all fell in for mess prepared by Cook Waller, assisted by Dike Kane, Bill Blass, Roy Laffargue, Crawford Drumm and Joe Killawee, (K. P.'s for bad behavior). Whatl
 During the meal plans for Memor- ial Day were discussed. The very kind invitation of Rev. A. K. Skinner to the Legion men to attend Memor- ial services to be held in the Con- gregational church May 23' was read and accepted. E. L. Roberts, repre- sentjng the Citizens Committee off cred every assistance they could render to help in making the ar engagements for Memorial Day 8 success. To the Citizens Committee and fellow citizens we wish to say that for this voluntary efferH we thank you sincerely and we know we voice the sentiments of the G. A. R.
 All members of the American Legion and ex-service men ace requested to be at the Whitford Hall 9:30 a. m. standard time, San day May 29rd to go in full uniform in body to attend Memorial ser- vice to be held at the Congregation al Church. This is an obligation on your part, and we ask that you kind ly remember the time and date.~ .
 :. W. T. Wallace, Adjutant
 Garvin-0' 'Connell Post No. 49
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
MISS LUCY E. BEEBE
Resident of East Canaan Dies ii
 Hartford Hospital -a-s

Miss. Lucy E. Beebe,. 55, died Fri day in Hartford hospital after an illness of one week. The body was removed to the rooms, of Arthur J. Lunny where the funeral, took place The body was taken to East Canaan Sunday, where services were held in the Congregational church at 2:30. Burial was in East Canaan ceme- tery ...''.
 Miss Beebe was born in East Ca naan, the daughter of the late Nsth- aniel and Jeanette Abbott Rsebs, and had lived most of her fife in East Canaan and Winsted. , She %.leaxes two sisters, Mrs. Augusta >.aNuReu4 and Mrs. Frederick Shelley; two nephews, Nelson J. and Edward D, Holcomb, and three niecss Virginia and Lucy Besbe and Isabelle ,Nneena of Waterbury. ..rt- .1..ss
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Miss Sarah Reed is Tendsred .- @& Real Surpriss ? s'i

Miss Sarah Rood was rendered a genuine surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. s. J. Briggs on West Main St., Monday evening, the event being in honor of her birthday anni- versary. Progressive whist was the program for the evening. First prize, a box of peanut brittle, was awarded Miss Regina Adams the consolation prize, a crocheted bag, containing lemon was won by Miss Sarah Rood.
 A birthday cake, adorned with candles and containing four for tunes namely, ring, money, lucky bone and button, was one of the features of the evening. Miss Alice Bowen secured the wedding ring, Mrs. William Torrant the money, Miss Regina Adams the lucky bone, and Mrs. s. J. Briggs the button. Refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
Bardo President of C. N. E.

C.. L. Bardo, of New Haven was reelected president of the Central New England Railroad at the annual meeting of the directors and stock holders at Poughkeepsie last Thurs day. The other officers chosen are B. J. Pearson, first vice president; ]; B. c. Buckland, vice president and general counsel; B. Campbell, vice president; T. M. Prentice, vice presi- dent; A. B. Clark, secretary; A. S. May, treasurer; H. S. Palmer, comp troller, all of New Haven. The di- rectors elected are: A. Heaton Robertson, James Hemingway, A. E. Clark, Eli Whitney, Edward Gagel, J. c. Sweeney, T. M.. Prentice, and E.. G. Riggs of New York.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
Delegates to State Convention

The delegates from the 31st sena- torial district to the Democratic state convention to be held in Music hall, New Haven, Wednesday and Thurs day are: Barkhamsted, W. H. Wright Leon A. Coe, Leslie H. Eastman and Harold P. Birden; Cornwall, Edward J. aCrtwright, George H. Beers, Pat rick O'Donnell and Charles H. Brecn; Kent, G. R. Vincent and E. w. Bull; Norfolk, Harold E. Blan- chard, Joseph Carroll, Charles H. Caul and Jeremiah A. Maloney; North Canaan, R. D.. Peirce and George s. Mather; Salisbury, E. O. Wagner, George H. Clark, Milo B. Richardson and Daniel Lorrigan Winchester, Thomas F. Wheeler, Chesterfield c. Middlebrooks, Thom- as F. Fitzgerald, Robert Barrett and Cornelius F. Maloney; Canaan, M. G. Marcy, Levi Ganser.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
AUTOMOBILE BODY CO.
 FOR NORTH CANAAN
Corporation Buys Canaan
 Lumber Co.-Begin Op- ' erations at Once

A certificate of incorporation of the New England Body Company of North Canaan has been filed with the Secretary of State and copy with the town clerk. Gilbert M. Brewer of Pittsfield,: N. Watson Hardenbergh, W. J: Reel, Allyn Fuller, and J. Clinton Roraback ap- pear as the incorporators. The cer- tificate provides for '$100,O00 pre- ferred stock and $200,000 common stock. Par value $100 for preferred and $50 for common.
 This corporation has purchased the real estate, lumber and all per sonal property of the Canaan Lum- Der Company and machinery for the manufacture of automobile bodies has been purchased and will be ln- stalled in the buildings of the lum- Der company immediately. It is an- ticipated that the new concern will emrloy about 75 hands by the first of October. MT. Gunner, secretary and treasurer of the Economy Hoist and Body Co.,, will supervise the installation of machinery.
 There is a great demand for automobile bodies, such as this cor poration will manufacture and the Economy Hoist and Body Company stand ready to take the entire out put of the factory. Aside from a few expert mechanics it is hoped sufficient labor, can be secured To- cally.
 A. W. Herbst of the New England Slag Company is organizing the company and is securing subscrip- tions Ram various sources. It is reported on good authority that one Hartford banking house stood ready to take over the capital stock. MT. Herbst's plan, however is to place the majority of shares in this vicinity and there is no doubt but what this can be done. , .,
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
Accept kssiSnation

The members and congregation o1 tn. Norfolk Congregational Church met Friday evening and with regrn. voted to accept the resignation of Rev. John Barstow, the pastor. A committee of five, A. Burton Collar w. Fiske Stevens, Myron N. Clark Benjamin Brown and Mrs. Stephen A. Selden, was appointed to draw uT resolutions of appreciation of his ser. vice here and also to draw up reso- lutions on the death or Rev. g, Gleason, a former pastor who died Monday in Boston. Rev. William s, Johnson of New Britain has beer acting pastor of the church here fcr the past five months and the matter of extending a call to MT. Johnson to become pastor has been left with the prudential committee.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION ?,
Hears Interesting Lecture on
 ..SS----,--.s State Hixhvays

M 1fousatonic Valley highway assa- cfation met at Bulls hall Monday night to listen to illustrated lecture on recent failures of trunk line highways in New England by Charles E. Price, member of highways en- gineering, staff. The evening was devoted. to careful consideration of the widening and improving of the highway between New Milford and Canaan. ~, Mr.. Price stated Highway Commissioner c, J. Bennett was spending a large proportion. of the state's funds in connecting up the weak sections of Highway on the through trunk lines, especially through the manufacturing districts. He stated thatS his experience in driving from New Milford, to Kent, , convinced him that an Improvement was needed. If this association will pull togsthers and show the commits sionsr that there is real demand in this district for an, improved high way it will not be lopg before it will De . reahty. ....4,; .,....... ....s
 . A to- the type of highway, it is evident that some sections could be improved with gravel at small ex- psass. Some sections of macadam while other sections may, he built of , cement. The association should take steps at once to mark the highway, to guide strangers from New Mil ford and Canaan. tsa..- ,....... ....
 It might De we'll for, the commits sicner to get acquainted with the division engineer. George: B. Smith, who will gladly talk over the situa- ton and acquaint the association with the highway department plans. 18 per cent of the trunk line highway of Connecticut are durable pavement 163 miles of concrete 86 miles of concrete base.
 The committee would be much pleased ito have all friends of good roads to come forward and sign our Retission soon. " D..
 F. P. Johnson, Secretary,
 Housatonic Valley Highway
 ...,'' Association
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
STARVED CATTLE
Louis Allyn of Esst Canaan is Fimsd F. With cssts; a Fetal $zs '

A. T. Young, state humane society officer, on Wednesday 7 had Louis Allyn brought before Justice G. W. Ford on the charge of cruelty to ami msls. Seven head of cattle owned by Allyn had been drawn out into the woods and buried within 8 week, 1t was charged. MT. Young and others visited the Allyn farm and found the stock in an emaciated condition, although hay and ensilage were in evidence. Justice Ford found Allyn guilty and imposed a fine of S10 and the costs of e15. Allyn settled