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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-14

without shame boldly announce that they want money for drinks. They Vong ago discarded the appeal for help to get the other shirt from the laundry.
 Most of these unfortunate did not fol- low the flag; they followed the whisky trail generally as stowaways or in ship crews they deserted. once within swim ming distance of the docks. But for passport regulations, Havana police au- thorities say, there would be hundreds here from the states with g thirst ard no visible means of support
 Cuba happens to be the nearest flor eign country to the States. and gov ernment officials here declare that much of the growing travel is due to the fact that the island isn't dry. It is bis item of revenue, an dhas helped to put up prices for everything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-14
OLD S0AKS IN HAVANA
Panhandlers Are Nuisance and En-
 barrassment to American Travellers
By Associated Press

Havana, October 26.-About the only persons seen on the streets of Havana who show symptoms of overfndulgence in intoxicants are Americans. This does not mean, however, that all the Ameri- cans who come here drink to excess
 Beer and, light wines are so much a part of the Latin life that it has no intoxicating effect. They drink moder- ately. But some visitors from the dry land seem to drink constantly, once they find a bar.
 To Americans. however, the most dis agreeable and sickening picture is the hobo from home, a hopeless, wretche1 figure that infests hotel lobbies. His panhandling is brazen. They pick out people speaking their own tongue, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-14
PRICES IN HAVANA ARE STILL SOARING
Everything Costs at Least Twice as Much as In
 United States
By Associafed Press

DJ AssOcfafed Press
 Havana, October 26.-American won- en- disturbed by the mounting cost of living, ought to come to Cuba The trip would make them satisfied with condi- tions at home.
 Broadly speaking, prices in Havana are just about double the high mark Tn top-notch American cities. One cause, according to dealers, is the un- precedented port congestion, apparent ly with little hope of early clearing. and which has resulted in the ruin or hundreds of tons of necessary prod ucts' Whatever the cause the island IS gong through period of high cost described by papers here as more bur- densome than that found elsewhere on the face of the earth.
 Even here where it is produced in sufficient bulk to supply millions else- where, sugar retails on the Havana market around 2i cents a pound. Grape 1ruit, going to waste few miles from town, sells at New York quotations Financial depression, the demand for ready and available cash and the mora torium, under which banks limit with drawals to 10 per cent, have failed to start price reductions in the hone of unloading luNuries to meet weekly pay rolls Until the moratorium ends De- cember l, hotels will not permit pa irons to sign bar and cafe checks a time -honored custom here. Cash is needed and q man pays when he eats
 Conditions in Havana are of little concern to the wealthy element from the states that will be coming here soon by the thousands for the winter and racing season But for folls of ordinary means with two weeks for recreation, pig bank roll is needed About the lowest hotel rate is $7 day for room and bath. And this is not at the best places, for there rates are much higher, and along toward the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-14

buIgh hairdressers assistant, descrilc as of distinguished appearance. The VI count was British consul at Santos, Br gil, in 1869 and his first wife was Grs' Scully of Rio de Janeiro. who died 1890. His ancestor, the first viscouS was the great Dundas. known as |. uncrowned King of Scotland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-14
Groom Is 77 By Assoeiated Press

London, October -2O.-The engagement S announced of Charles Saunders Dund- as, sixth Viscount Melville, aged T. of Melville castle, Midlothian, and Miss Margaret Todd, 40 years old. an Edin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-14

The only paper money in circulation here is American. The bills are so worn and utterly filthy that a man parts with them rather gladly
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02

gnunity sfnounts to more than sJ5o oep,- 0e0. half a billion dollars each year.
 Yet tu6efculosis is ctirabie ana pre- ventable. All the suffkring 1t causes can be averted. All the 'lives it takes are wasted In order to. control it, in6ivid- uals must cooperate with the agencses that are now fighting the disease Fresh air, cleanliness and wholesome food are necessary in prevention as wen as cure More nurses, more dispensaries and open air schools are necessary To this work the National Tuberculosis Association and its affiliated state and local associs- tons which are financed largely by the sale of tuberculosis Christrnas seals, are giving particular attention.
 The cooperation. of the public is sought in the seal sale this week Norwich will keep S5 per cent. of all sales, for locSl work. The money will be spent right here for preventive work which viii hefp to stamp out the Great White Plague from Norwich As long as it is in our midst, every home is in danger of infec. ton. Protect your homes by buying Christmas seals.
 Permission has Very kindly been grant. ed by the management of the Davis inc. atre to sell seals at the performance of Mary on Thursday night. Dr. Huyi B. Campbell will make four-rninut, speech and a large number of yoane ladies will eo through the audience. sen. 1 ing seals.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
PHOENTxVlLLE

At the home of Deputy Sheriff csro P. La+hsrn Sstuidsy evening Mrs Helen (. Latham Joslyn entertained in honor of her guest, Miss Rebeccsh Smythe. Of Noreester, Mass The house was deco rated with ferns mad potted plants. The evening was spent. with whist. Tue ls. dies prizs. which Was won by Miss Elsie Lewis. was sterling silver brooch with emsrslgS Miss Lewis securing 42 points The ssntlemens prize was awarded Rev Clemens. who also secured 42 points. Ills prize vas g sterling silver ornament. Consol2tion awards weht to c. $. isowe n ana Miss Smythe. CsRe. >offee and home . made candies were teryed. Among others present were Miss Elsie Lewis of Hart ioTd and Arthur Adams, Charles Lewis of Putnam. R. E. Davis of Bridgeport. F.rst Selectnan Clifford s. Bowen and Mrs. Ioswn, Mrs. Roy Clemens, Miss Giadys Jocelyn Of Worcester and others.
 /AmonE the out Of town people at their homes for the holiday was Minnie Jones, who teaches in. AidaietoWn. Mary Green. who teaches in Eiiiotts. Mss. Cora Clemets, Eho teaches ir Thos,rs ,n. chsries Lewis of Putnam, Gladys Joc.iyn
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
WANT EVERY WAR VETERAN
 TO SECURE vicf0kY MEDAL

A special drive is being conducted ts have every war veteran, regardless of whether he served oSersess or not. who has not yet made application for the victory medal to do SO at once, says a letter to the adjutsnt of Teacher post. American Legion, from Ut Col. Alfred Aloe, recruiting officer at the L. $. Army recruiting station at Springfield. The let ter is as foflows: Adjutant. American Legion:
 Sir: Have all the ex-service men of your post received < Victory. Medal in recognition of their services rendered ik the late world warf
 special drive is being conducted t1 have every war veteran regardless of whether he served overseas or not, who has not as yet made application for the medal, to do so at once. All reces- sary forms are at this office and we will be glad to furnish them upon request, furthermore, if you desire any Assist ance whatsoever this oiicf will gladly assist you in any way possible.
 Up to the present time only about 25 per cent. of the ex-servi.e men in the Springfield district, (which includes the sfate- of ConnecticuD, have applied for the medal
 Assuring you that youf support viii be Appreciated, l am
 Yours respectfully,
 ALFRED ALOE,
 Lieut. O., Infantry, Recruiting Officer
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
MILITARY QUOTA FOX
sTATE Is 5.seA MEN

STATE lh 5,soe MEN Tentative plans fysr me siiocasfoa o, troops in New EnsiAna. under the new national defense act. as submitted 10 the chief Of stan of the war department by Major J. Moss Ives ef Daabury. pro- vide that the Headquarters of Ail units in New England. except those in Mssszchn- sets. shaii be established in Counecti- cut, according 10 infoffpstion obtained in Hartford. Major Ives is one of lz ma tional guard officers selected from all ov- CT the United States fer general stan duty in connection with the army reorssniza- ticn.
 Under the proposed pIAn, according to the newspaper story there will be two ci- visions in New England. one 10 he con lined to Msssachusetze, and the other to comprise Maine Vernon. Connect sci r and Rhode Island. New Hampshire Is no; included in the plans, because it did not accept the provisions or the national do- Tense act. Under this act 1t is provided that all policies and questions relating to the national g1isrd 5hould be tcrmu- lated and decided by committee of the general stsH made up Of an equal num- Der Of reEular army and national guard and reserve ofricer.N Major Ives has been in Washington since August as a member of this committee.
 Connectcnt quota under the reorszn- izatfon plan Of the national guard fs 5. goo men .Incladink motorized artillery reg iment. motorized srnouiance company motorcycle company and an aerial oh servAtioh sdnadron.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
CHRISTMAS SEAL WORKERS
 TO BE AT THEATRE.

Thursday afternoon the Red Cross booth at the Davis .Theare twill be in charge of Mrs Andrew J. Wholey and Mrs. Frances Donohue. On account of the expected crowded house Thursday evening. Mrs. James J. Casfy, who is in charge will be assisted by the follow ing who will 20 through the audience selling the Christmas seals: The Misses Mary E. o'Sullivan. Mary MaIoney. Alice Hoar, Loretta BeHedeur. Mary McCro- han. Nora McCrohan. Margaret welch, Agnes White, Rose Dennis, May Nolan. Nellie Riodran. Rosalie Riordan. Sadie kilroy. Kathleen Murphy, Eifnor Doas- van, and Margaret Daley.
 pr. Hugh B.. Campbell. superintendent Of the Tuberculosis Sanatoriun. will speak during the evening in the interests of the campaign and it is earnestly hop ed by the committee and Manager Day enport. who has so kindly co-operatet with the workers, that the patrons of thi Davis theatre or Thursday evening vii make generous response to the appes that is being made for go worthy . work
 During the week. Mrs Rosenberr vii be in charge at the Breed tkeatre. ant she will he assisted Thursday evenin, by Miss Solomon. and the Misses Len. Tuber and Rose Saltpeter.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
NINTH SHIP FINISHED
 AT GRoroN IRON WORKS

With the ninth and last ship of the fleet constructed at the Groton Iron Works, the Hopatcong. lying at anchor off the shiRysrd following it's trial trip Tuesday t5 Faulkners Island and re- turn. efforts are being made by the Groton Iron Works to have all United States shipping board material remaining in the yard removed. so that it can re- sume operations on private shipbuilding enterprises There is left at the yard much material. including hundreds of thousands of feet of lumber. tons of steel plates, rivets. bolts and much other ma terisl that cannot be used in building the ordinary type of steamer.
 Work is now progressing on the ferry boat for Boston. and as soon as the United States shipping boards material Is removed, the work will be hsstened. For a few days work will be somewhat irregular. as it always is between the time of releasing of the last boat in an order and beg inning of work on new order.
 The Hopstcong behaved admirably in her trial. Her steering gear worked per fectly the turbines did not falter, once the fuel supply appeared to be 100 per cent eficient and altogether 1t was one Of the most successful trial trips that have been made on vessels launched at the Groton Iron Works.
 It is expected that the boat will be turned over to the shipping board with In a few days and will probably De docked at Norfolk or Baltimore
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
GUERRA LAIR EiEcrs
AND ACcErTs INVITATION

..
 Adam Bernhard was elected Gu Gu of Culebra Lair, No. 2, Military Order cl the Serpent, at the annual meeting ana election Of the lair held Wednesday eV- ening at the State arrnory on Mcf<1niey avenue. A class of seven candidates were initiated into the lair after which the annual meeting and election of omcers for 1921 took place.
 The election resulted as follows:
 Gu Gu. Adam Ger1 s-rd datto, George Rathbun four slick and slmy Keepers cf the onhidian. Ivar Ollson, Wooster D. Copp. Frank O. Smith and Albert 1T Fairbanks. ....a.
 The lair received and accepted an in4 yitation from Griswold camp, United Spanish War Veterans, to attend a Christmas tree social which Grisweld camp is to hold on the evening of De- cember goth at the armory,
 Anson R. Grover. captain of the de- gree team. announced that the team will 20 to willimantic on December 1eth to institute lair in the Thread City. In addition to the degree team it is ex- pected that a large number of the fner1- bers of the lair will make the Williman- tice trip. Several members have volun- teered the use Of their automobiles to carry the degree team and lair rhembers up to Willimantic and bring them bach after the institution The Willinantit lair will be instituted in the WiiliHAh tc armory.
 The local serpents will leave the stnts armory on Mckinley avenue for Willr mantle at e.45 o'clock Friday evening December 10th.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
LIMIT FINES IMPOSED
 IN LIQUOR CASES


 The continued cases of the state vs Louis Mintz and James McMahon. the former the proprietor and the latter the bartender at the White Elephant saloon. were called up in the police court We'd nesday morning. The two men were ar rested at the saloon last Saturday night wlren three bottles of whiskey were seiz- ed there by the police and the two men were accused of violation of the Volstead law
 Mir. Mintz testified that he did not know the liquor found by the police was in the saloon Mir. McMahon said he hid the li- quor as he thought he might need it for his personal use. Two men by the name of Lamoree and Brooks were wanted as witnesses in> the case but could not be found The evidence for the state was given through what the officers heard the men in the saloon say at the time of the arrest Judge John H. Barnes found them guilty and gave the maximum fines in each case, s2oO and costs. They ap- pealed and furnished bonds of $500. Judge T. NJ. Kelly and Attorney V. P A. Quinn were counsel for the two accused men.
 After the court session adjourned, the bartender, NlcMahon. was arrested on the charge of having brbed the two miss ing witnesses to Keep them from testify ing in the case in court. The case will be heard on Dec. 8. bonds having been furnished for McMahoh's appeArance then.
 Another case that went over to Dec. s in connection with NIT. Mintz was that following the seizure at his home on Asylum street Tuesday night of IA bot tie. denfjohn and a } gallon can. all said to contain whiskey He is accused of Keeping whislzey at his home wbh in tAnf to sell.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
". c. T. [. MEMBERS TO
 KEEP UP THE FIGHT

 !, The December meeting of the W. c. T. L. was held Wednesday Afternoon at the Central Baptist church vest-y. The president, Miss Harriet G. Cross presided Break Thou the Bread of Life. was the opening hymn. and Mrs. Arthur Wyman accompanied at the piano
 A short business session was he'd. during which 1t was voted to hold a runlmage sale at the Buckingham Me norial and all were urged to try and make it a success. Miss Cross introduced Mrs. Nellie A. Gaser, state recording secretary of the W. C. T. U. who gave very interesting report of the annual convention recently held at Hartford.
 It was wonderful convention. filled with a victory ring from start to finish. Mrs. Gager said. The regular reports were given and several delegates who attended the International Congress against Alcohol at Washington, DN C.. gave enthusiastic reports of what irn- pressed them most
 There were several noted speakers. and although each rejoiced over the prohfbi- ton victory. every one emphasized the necessity of not giving up the fight. but especially to keep on training the rising generation. The state dues have been raised from 50 cents 10 Loo and by the advanced price each member receives The White Ribbon Banner. the state paper
 national organizer Is to come into the state to try and interest more wo. men along W. C. T. [. lines and so in. crease the membership. One visited tho western part of the state last year and one county increased its numbers severa' hundred.
 The convention enjoyed a new de- parture by having a banquet the second evening. with some prominent temper. ance men az after dinner speakers.
 Great stress was put upon the scien- tific temperance instructions, in the schools. and prizes are to be offered for good work done in that department
 Mrs. Ctager explained the budget for tn, state and emphasized the need of az gressive work in order to keep our statc in the foreground of the White Ribbor ranks.
 The state headquarters of the W. C T. is on Church street. Hartford. where the work is to he divided between threi state officials. Mrs. Gaser made a deer impression upon all who heard her and made each realize, the battle is not ov. err
 Mrs. Arthur Wyman was the hostess and served delicate waters and tea dur ing the social hour.
 All felt repaid for braving the ris agreeable weather and adjourned dete-rn ined to do more to strengthen the lcck ranks.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
PERSONALS

Henry Malmer of Hartfosd spent the holiday with his parents on Boswell ave nue, returning Sunday.
 Ira R. Levick and fafniy of Hartford returned home on Sunday, having spent Thanksgiving with his parents. MT. and Mrs. E. A. Jahn of the East Side.
 MT. and Mrs.s Everett E. Brown, of Pemfret, who were in Norwich on their way to. Florida recently, have been heard from irf Georgia, on their motor journey south, and by this time have reached Jacksonville
 The Danbury News mentions that ! W. Cuineen, superintendent of the Cen tra1 New England railroad, and ". O. Sears, chief dispatcher, who was in Nor wich last week, are on a tour of inspec- ton of the road with other officials of the company (
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
WEDDING. Milfer-schanker.

A pretty wedding took place at the home of MT. and Mrs. J, Horwitz in Montville Center Sunday evening when Miss Rose Sc4l flker of Norwich, became the bride of Edward Miller, also of Nof-y wich. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi M. Stamm, of Norwich, The house was decorated with potted plants and flowers The bride was gowned fn white satin charmeuse with veil of lace trim med with lilies of the valley She car ried bouquet of lilies of the valley and White roses The bride was attended by her sister-ifl-la~s, Mrs. A. sSchanker and Mrs L. Schanker, who wore oldN blue satin trimmed with gold. Abe Schahker, brother of the bride, was the best man.
 After the ceremony supper was served for the members of tNe family and intimate friends Later in the eve ming dancing was enjoyed. A feature of ing and jiggfng by Abe. sSchanber and fancy dancing by Miss Edith Horwitz and Bob Ginsburg.
 The following guests were present: NIT. and Mrs. Schanker, parents of the bride, Who arrived recently from Europe Cir. and Mrs. L. Schanker and daughter of Newark, \. J., Mrs, Gelziler of Newark, N, J., Miss Blatt and MT. Geiziler, also of Newark, N J.e The following were Alolil -NoA "lcA -1A- anu 4'iA s- eA- e9SliH- ker and family, MT. and Mrs Tune, MT, Mouir. MT. and Mrs Lewenbefger, Mr, and Mrs Cohen and sons, Messrs. We. ner, Zeller and MandeH; Mrs. H. .Gelman and sons of Webster, Mass, MT. and Mrs. l. Horwitz of Montville Center Miss
 Edith Horwitz, Miss Annette Frank Bob Ginsburg, Dan Franklin of New London,
 Mrs. Soslofsky and daughter of Oak dale. Isidor Horwitz and Dan D. Home of Montville. The bride received many pretty gifts.
 After short wedding trip they will reside in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
WITNESS WHITES ErIrHErs
SHE WOULD NOT SPEAK

SHE HOtLD NOA SN L-1 n
 Mrs Maribk r. Bishop Of Nes London and Mfr ASbe Bishop Van winkle of Brooklyn. K r.. sister and niece re- spectiyely of the late Miss Ellen Ben ham Of Groton, whose ~fH Mrs Bishop' is trying to break, were on the stand In the superior court here most of the day Wednesday in the trial Of The c&se. Their testimony touched s]areeiy 1pon the un- usual actions of tNjss ~Benhsn which would tend 10 indicate that she was of unsound mind
 Mrs. Bishop. xhe is 77 and feeble. had to he kssfsted to Her seat On the witness stand. bot she proved q hard ~i,hess for the attorneys and the court to handle as she appeared unfamiliar with court pro- ceedines or methods 6f giving testi- mony and often insfsted in keepink on talking despite. the efforts of the attor- news and Judge I-aac Wolfe to guide her along the, establ.she6 lines Of procedp-e. She testified that She considered Miss Benham or nnsound mind in the latter part of her life and that undue In- huence had been used upon her in msk- ing her will. She claimed that a man named Asa Perkins frequently eave her sistcr wbiskey and brandy 10 drink.
 Attorneys Hull E Hull to relate ih de- tan ncidents of the actions of her aunt. Miss Ellen Benhau1. The witness <aid she, had been a Frequent visitor a: the BenhaTn house when q younE woman and had seen her aunv. Ellen, rgsh' around the hoass and in and out of doors. winter or summer. slam ming the doors or leaving them open had seen her drive grandfather out O, the house with sticks Of wood. grat Aunt Abby" by ihe hair. drive grand ' neeE n-N -t.. was cooking and pound on hsr bedroom l door with sticks of woed--~hen she wal lying down in her room. Mrs Van Win kle said Miss Renhsm acted this way towards practically everybody but her self and the minister snd that i< was si' without provocstioa Of any kind Aske, about the condition c, Miss Benhsm's bedroom. tho wisn<ss said that she va the only person who was ever allowed (, 20 into this room that Miss Renhan wouldn't .have 2 carpet on the floor oi shades or curtains st the windows sni would rrysr hsve 2 cIeahed nniess Inc! obliged her 10. The witness said sh had never seen the bed when t va, made
 All Of Miss Benha-n's errstsc action, the witness said. were aeconpanied h cursinE and sSearfne- Asked wAaf word were nses the witness shsd shey we- SD vulnar that she aid not want 10 re peat them.
 Al the. suggestion of Naior Hmu. Mir
 Van Winkle was allowed 10 write ~hs
 she had heard hrr aunt. Ellen. say Whrn the iudee had looked these oSei
 he said he thought the attorneys m!gh as well read them iH the hearing Of th
 jury. which wes done by Attorney (
 Hadlsa Hull. Some oS those in cou,
 thought the words nsed were moi an
 worse than could be heard any nsrht o
 the streets or sny sood sired town. ' Mrs. Van Winkle gave it as her oHinio
 that her aunt. who died in 1918 st tA age Of Fl. was Of unsou1d mind.
 Because of the ~ili ease no~ on tr's all the csses assigned Tor trial hay been put over to next Tuesday and v jurors not on the panel ia the will cas have been excused 10 next Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-02
NO NEWSPAPER m1srEE1A
sAYs NEW LOND(

SA1S NEW LONDVN COO n
 Prosecuting Attorney Daniel NJ. Cro- min of the New London police court re- sented the implication made by the at torney for David Palitz, the boxer, that hysteria caused by the newspapers had brought about Dawes arrest on the charge of owning and keeping intoyicat- ing liquor with intent to sell the same. Palitz was found guilty and was fined s15o and costs. He took an appeal.
 Before the court rendered it's decision Prosecuting Attorney Daniel M. Cronin in fiery rebuttal, declared that abso- utely no hysteria existed as far as the authorities were aware. "I haven't read the papers and I don't care what the papers say or what they don't say. Any accused person arraigned in this court gets proper trea tment, free from all out side influence. This is a court of justice run to administer justice. and to admin. ister justice, and to administer justice alone We are not in any way allied with or influenced by any hysteria and no person will be arrsigned here unless we believe we have evidence against them