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New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
POILUS'. GODMOTHER CON
Mile. d'AubiGIc. Famous FTencI|
 an. to Address McAH Aul Members Next Monday.

Among recent distinguished \ to this country is Mile. Julie q gne. daughter of a well known ] historian, pr. Merle d'Aubigne. History of the Reformation widely read by the older gene
 Mile. d'Aubigne was in Paris outbreak of the war and bccau was unable to reach her hog Lille, she established the odi Refugees in Paris. through lost children, parents ard re were found and scattered fu united.
 She is called the Godmother Poilus. because of her great wo the families of French soldiers.
 New Britain is fortunate to b to hear Mile d'Aubigne at ! meeting to be held al the hon Miss Frances Whittlcsey. Mond,4 ernoon. January :6. at 3 o'clocI
 The sewing meeting of tho Auxiliary will be held at the lo Mrs. Elisha Cooper. 159 Vine Thursday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
SUSPECT TRUCKERS
 AS "BOOTLEGGERS"
Two Men, Believed to Have Violated National Prohibition Amendment,
 Taken Into Custody.

Two itinerant automobile truckmen are being held at police headquarters on suspicion of being bootleggers pending an investigation by revenue officers of nine barrels of mysterious liquid contained in a big van.
 The suspects drove into this city late last night and left their truck in Denison's garage. Upon learning of the absence of the night watchman, who had been called out on a job. the men re-entered the garage. The watchman. upon returning about a. m., discovered the men on the premises and notified the police.
 The truck bears the name of prominent transporting company in Waterbury and the owners have been notified that the men have been taken into custody. At headquarters the men are said to have stated that tho barrels contained cider. while at tho garage they told the watchman the barrels were filled with vinegar.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
FOR SOCIALISTS
 MAKES DEFENSE OF SOVIET :.
 RUSSIA IN N. Y. ASSEMBI.
Question: What
 Do They Drink?

Despite the predictions of some New Britain residents that war time prohibition or any other sort of prohibition would increase and danger ously' menace the water sup ply of this city because of it's reflection in an unprecedented consumption of the liquid, Clerk P. J. Egan, of the water board. has compiled figures which are interesting to some anti-prohibitionist
 In 1919 the domestic and business use of water amount ed to 90.405,SOO cubic feet, while the commercial use (by factoriesl amounted to 136,- 0S1,700: this amount measured by the gallon would equal 1,69S. 200 gallons.
 In 1918, the domestic and business consumption of water amounted to SS.36S,OOO cubic feet, and the factory usage was 13S, S,0Ss,6O0. During the past year there was a slight falling off in the domestic and business sections believed to have been actuated by the installation of the meters.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Clemenceau Hands Over
 Portfolio to Successor

Paris, Jan. 21.-- Former Premier Clcmenccan handed over thc ministry. of war to Andrew LefeVre, the new war minister, at ? 30 o'clock this afternoon. Immediately after turning over the portfolio to his successor M. Clemenceau left the min istry.
 M Clemenceau also turned over his powers as president of the council of ministers to Premier Miller and all the ministers and under-secretaries installed their successors.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Many Complaints About
 Rent PrOfiteers In City

Mayor George X. QulsleN stated today that he had received within the past few days numerous complaints of rent profiteering from various parts of the city. A Cherry street landlord is reported as having ad- vanced the rents of his tenements from SIS to s25 for some flats and in other instances from $20 to $2S. A Lafayette street landlord is charged with boosting rentals up S10 a month and on West Main street there is re- ported a raise of s7 month for some tenementS.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Mayor Declares He Is
 Opposed To One Way Plan

The proposed plan to make Main street. from Court street to West Main street, on the west side of Cen tral Park. a one-Way street does not meet with the approval o' Mayo" George A. Quiglcy. In discussing the plan today the mayor said that in his belief if would be better to eliminate all parking of cars in this section. He has spoke with some of the mer- chants in this section and the one way plan is not to their liking. The ordinance committee probably will make a recommendation this eveniny
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Says Party Is Del Seats In LegisIa1 For Sympathy VI That Form of Cd Cites Resumption
 Trade
JUDGES DENY PLEA
 ;TO DISMISS CHAR

Albany, Jan. 21.-A defense Viet Russia. was made today q floor of the New York assembly Der by Seymour Steadman of CII an attorney for the defense in iii Of the five suspended socialist ;I blNmen before the assembly jud committee on chorges of dislo1
 Mir. Stedman, who had repre| Eugene Y. DcbS and Victor L. in their cases. moved for the disI of the charges against the socia sem mblymen on the ground thal did not include cause for eXciu5 these members.
 Arguing in connection wit1 charge that the socialist party convention in Chicago last sq had expressed solidarity with Russia, he asserted that the asd had condemned the suspended bers because they were membel party which expressed such apj
 Not An Olfensc Abroad.
 Expression of belief in the system, he declared, was not fense in England, Germany, Iq Norway, where it had become al and he added that in this coui was not a crime for which could be tried and sent to thd| tentiary, nor did it even afford Il sis for a civil libel suit.
 We are not at war with RI he said Ut is true that some troops are over there and some troops of our associates. rather unfortunate for some associates troops for the R} shot some ideas into their regin
 MT. Stedman, who said educ3 institutions were being develo{ Russia despite the fighting th$I going on there asserted feeli1 ward that country was changiiI cited dispatches to the effect til allied governments were prepa4 resume trade relations
 This he claimed, was conn| recognition of the Russian p} and economic structure.
 MT. Stedman said:
 "How do you know that thd tlemen who assume that Rusd day stands for wild and disd anarchy are correct? People fering for a half. or more th| half thousand years dissolve anI of 12,0O0.000. They re-equip, face of that, an army of 2,04 They fight on 17 different poi a time and on four great fronts develop an educational system start the building of six railro the midst of it all with four attacking them from the cas- west and south. Is that the that you are objecting to ?''
 The second day of the trial five suspended socialist assemb before the assembly judiciary mittee opened this morning vii nouncement by Louis M. Martin mittee chairman that a motioi of the proceedings a: warranted" made yesterday cialist counsel had been denied
 Questioned by Morris HiIlqui made the motion MT. MartiT the decision had been made b. chair after conference with the| mittee.
 Gilbert E. Roe. associate c for the defense. then moved tn quintet be reseated during u
 (Continued on Eleventh Pa
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Ensign Rockwell Not
 Expected To Survive

Ensign Walter s. Rockwell. son of Mr and Mrs. Clarence H. Rockwell of 521 Church street. is critically ill at the United States Naval hospital al Newport. lt. l. His mother, who has just returned from his bedside after a weeks visit, says that although her son is being accorded the best of care and treatment. physicians state tlat it is impossible for him to recover
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Senator Walsh Introduces ReSOlu- tiOn to Have People
 Censure Admiral
DEFEATED BY SEN. LODGE,
 WHO OBJECTS TO MEASURE
Montana Democrat Says Sims Made Public Confidential Instructions and Deserves Condemnation of All Americans" - Resolution Quotes Letter Made Public in Hearing on Naval Affairs.

Washington, Jan. 21.-A resolution declaring that the action of Rear Ad- miral Sims in making public official instructions of the most confidential character" affecting international re- latians deserved the condemnation of all Americans, was introduced in the senate today by Senator Walsh, dem- ocrat, Montana, a m member of the na- val committee. His request for lmme- diate consideration was denied on ob jection of Republican Leader Lodge.
 The resolution quoted from the let ter read by Admiral Sims last Satur day before the senate committee in vestigating naval decOrat tionS in which the admiral said that before he left the United States for Europe in Maroh, 1911, he was told by a high naval official mot to let the British pull the wool over your eyes: it is none of our business pulling their chestnuts out of tfe fire: we would as soon fight the British the Ger mans.
 Admiral Sims must have and did consider these instructions, if they were ever given, to be of the most highly confidential character, the res olution said adding that his action in making them public deserved univer- sal and unQuaHlled QlSa ppfONal
 1T cannot but believe that whether the above admonition was or was not given to Admiral Sims the disclosure under almost any circumstances must. receive the disappcovai of every Am- serican,t' said Senator Walsh. - --.
 senator Mccormick, republican. H. 1inois declared the resolution affected a matter that was to be later invesu- gated by a subcommittee and Sena- tor Lodge objected to consideration of the resolution on the ground that 1t contained grave charges against one of the most prominent officers in the American navy without giving him an opportunity to defend himself.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
CAN'T DECIDE ON SITE.

Derby. Jan. 21.--Counsel will he engaged bv the board of education to determine it's rights in making Sc lection of d site for proposed new school. The board of education wants one site. the board of aldermen an- other. the mayor a third. and citizens are divided between several other proposed sites.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
WEATHER.

Hartford. Jan. 31.-Torecast for New Britain and vicinity: Local SHOWS and colder tonight: Thursday. colder and generally fair.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21
Expect Local Following.

While New Britain has as yet sent no direct announcement to MT. ScO- ville regarding a Hoover party of fol- lowing in this city, it is expected that within a few days support to this drive will be found here. Mr. Scoville has every reason to believe that in New Britain. as in other towns and cities throughout the state. there are many intelligent voters who admire Mir. Hoover and would desire such a man as he has proved himself to be in the chief executives chair at the White House.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-21

Claims Rates Arc Higher.
 This customer under the new rate will pay within q fraction under (Continued on Eleventh PaSe)
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-23
ROBERTSON COUNTY HOLDS In.
STITUTE.

Calvert, Texas, Oct. IL, 1920.
Robertson County Institute opened
at 8 o'clock sharp. Singing by the
Institute. Reading of Scripture by
chaplain. Oficers elected as follows:
Mrs. e. L. ID. Conor, President; Prof
H. Hardeway, Vice-president; Miss
M. o. Reid, Secretary and Treasurer
Miss e. M. Williams, Assistant; Rev
Covington, Chaplain; Mrs. e. c. Gov
ington, Pianist; Mrs. o. ID. Edwards
Critic; Prof. A H. Minis, Reporter.
The Institute opened with an en-
rollment of So. New officers and
teachers were welcomed and intro
duced by Profs. Taylor and Bats
The Institute was divided into two
divisions, Intermediate-P Primary anC
High School Lessons were taught anC
explained vividly in these two depart
ments.
Tuesday the Institute had the
pleasure of having in their midsi
Prof. G. M. Blancs. one who is in
terested in the Social Welfare Of
school children. Prof c. M. Blanc,
introduced into the county the Inter
Scholastic League League which
will enable schools to visit and de
claim.
Mrs. Il. c. Covington, Pianist of tn,
Institute. rendered much beautiful
music.
Mrs. f. L. d. Conor, president o
the Institute. conducted the work il
very dignified manner bringing 10.
to all the co-workers Officers o
the Inter-SchoIastic School League
are as follows:
Prof. f. d. Bats. County Patriot
Mrs. E. L. d. Conor Director Il
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-23
OKLAHOMA TOWNS.

Okmulgee, Oct. 21- The latest
clue relative to the near race riot
here last Saturday night, the 9th.
instant, growing out of the supposed
assault on white woman purported
to have been committed by Jody
Anderson, Colored, was not committed
by him but was committed by a white
man. Only quick action Of the bet
ter class Of citizens, white and Col
ored, arrested a serious clash be-
tween the races. The Colored peo-
pie are taking unusual interest in
seeing that every Colored man and
woman register for the coming
election. Mrs. ]. B. Key and Mrs.
j. NJ. White, two of our wealthiest
citizens are making house to house
canvass, rushing each unregistered
person to register. Lawyer d. j.
Wallace and N. a. Hays have organ
lied the county into Harding and
Coolidge clubs. Mrs. Lucinda Hor-
ton Of Alexandria, La! is guest
of her mother at Preston for the
present. Miss Perry d. Boiling of
Jacksonville has accepted position
in the law offices of A. w. Whitfield.
Mr.. f. A. Anderson, owner and man
ager of the Anderson Harness Shop
was called to Tulsa Sunday to attend
the funeral of his brother, j. T. An
derson, who died Oct. 14th. Fun
eral services held at G. M. e. Church.
Rev. McClain officiated. Mr.. Roper,
candidate for Registrar of Deeds
for Oklahoma County on the Socialist
ticket met with opposition Saturday
while canvassing in Beggs Saturday.
The rally at the A. M. e. church
Sunday was a. success. More than
5000 was placed on the table. The
various clubs have yet to report.
Rev. Kidd and officers are jubilant
over the success. Rev. Anderson and
members of Zoin Bethel Baptist
Church least side) are planning the
erection of a $4,000 church edifice
The rally at the Mt Olive Presby-
terrain Church Sunday. the 3rd Melted
over $500. At the G. M. L. Church
the Missionary rally next Sunday.
All churches and congregations are
expected to take part.
LawtOn, Oct. 21.-Sunday School
was we'll attended at the Bethlehem
Baptist Church. Service was good
Throughout the day the rally was
success. Total money raised $219.-
20. We thank the two sister church.
es for their cooperation. Service
was well attended at the A. M. e.
Church. The pastor preacred stronf
sermon Sunday. The rally closed
out with s11S.00. Mrs. Eta Gilis
and Mrs. Bobie Medlock from Bryan
Okla, are here visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Brown, 102 Bell. Mr.. and Mrs
George Davis from Duncan, Okla.
are making Lawton their future home
for while, at Rev. Kellen's Colum'
bia street.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-23

General; Mrs. v. A. Hoyent, Director
of Defamation; Mrs. S. ]. Frazier,
Debate; Mrs. Beulah Humber, SPELL
ing; Mrs. R. B. C. Lewis, Essay
Writing; Prof. j. N. Polk Athletics;
Mrs. L. L. d. Forward. Music; Miss
l.. e. Green, Clerk and Miss Pearl
Points, Treasurer.
The teachers will do much TO carry
out the plans of the League, which
will bring joy to all the children.
Wednesday, the City Superintend-
ent of Calvert, Prof. Hibitts, and
Miss Clara Story. County Superin-
tendent, were honored guests of the
Institute Prof. Hibitt gave to the
Institute many helpful remarks; also
Miss Story, with her batch of infor-
nation, interested the teachers for an
hour or more.
Thursday, the Institute had the
pleasure of having in their midst
many visitors; namely: DR.. Strong,
President of Central Texas College,
being the special guest to lecture
DR.. Strong emphasized that, justice,
mercy and Righteousness makes q
nation great. Also Prof Jones OF
Bryan, who is interested and furth-
ering the claims of the farmer.
Mrs. Undean Dixon, Mrs. Walton and
Mrs. Washington were other guests.
Friday, the work was carried out
briefly. Prof. T. H. Brawley, one
of the county's most able men. was
present and gave the teachers a
worthy 1ocfnra. also Prof Lane and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-11
MURDER AND
SUICIDE IN
FULTON MON.

FULTON, Mo-, Nov. Sat $3.50
this morning in the home of her
mother, Mrs. Matte Acison, of Full
ton, Mrs. Adah MCGOWAN, 35 years
old, was shot and killed by her friend
and roommate, Miss Carolyn Weant
Following the murder Miss Weant
took her own life. Miss Weant was
20 years old, and a stenographer.
Mrs. MCGOWAN was the wife of Mason
MCGOWAN proprietor of poolroom.
Mrs. MCGOWAN and Miss Weant
roomed together apd Mrs. Acison, at
the Coroner's inquest this morning,
testified they frequently quarreled
and that Miss Weant was very jeal-
Gus of Mrs. McCowans other friends
and did not want her to 60 with any
one but herself.
They have occupied the same room
for over year and slept together last
night. Mrs. Acison heard them quar-
relling this morning and went up
stairs and told them they must stop.
She had no sooner reached the lower
hoor than she heard pistol shot fol-
lowed by two more shots. When
the officers broke open the door Of the
room they found Mrs. MCGOWAN dead
sitting on box in a closet and Miss
Weant sdead lying across the door Of
the closet. The former had been shot
twice And Miss Weant once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-11
HATTON--CONCORD.

The election last Tuesday was a
picnic for the Hatton ladies'. About
30 went and stayed all afternoon
watching the others who came to vote
That night the Democrat ladies gave
an oyster supper at W. H. Stephens
store. All reported fine time and
al went away with a sad Leart when
the news came that Gov. Cox was be-
hind so far. One of the most enjoy
able things Of the evening was the
music furnished by Mrs. Sadie Black
and son, Ray. Mrs. Black has lovely
voice and knows how to pick the
guitar and Roy can play the violin.
- Elton Fry bought the Bill Patter-
son place and will move to it soon.
- Ben Stephens bought the Fry place
and will move there. Bill Patterson
bought the Ben Stephens farm and
will move to there. These three men
thought they would make a change.
All places sold from $1221a to S125
per acre. = Sid Gilmore and family
and Chas. Hoffman and family were
shopping in Mexico Friday. = George
Blacks many friends are sorry to hear
he is no better at this writing. - Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Emmons were the
guests of Ed McPheeters Tuesday for
the day. The Squire is certainly look
ing well and is getting fatter every
day. - Prof. Collie McPheeters and
wife Of Fulton was out one day last
week visiting Ed McPheeters' folks
and to see how they were getting
along with the saw mill he has on the
place. They are clearing up some
ground and having it sawed into lum-
Der. this will be a great improvement
on his farm, besides the ground will
be put in corn this next spring. -
The farmers are complaining of some
kind of worm or fly killing the early
wheat. We trust it will not be serious
some thinks if they Craze it will help
some. Mss Marietta Miller of Will
liams Woods College is visiting her
aunt and uncle, Merideth Kennon over
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-11
NORTHEAST BENTON.

Alex Paris and wife were in St.
Louis the past week. - Mrs. VIM.
Reed visited Mrs. Edward Blase the
week-end.-Mrs. Jno. Kellerhals who
was quite i'll the past week is now I'M
proving. Ed Hildebrand shipped
cattle and hogs to st Louis Monday
night. - Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher of
Wellsville visited the latter's sons,
VIM. and Fritz Wenger Sunday. -
Mrs. Ed Hildebrand was in st. Louis
the first of the week. - Prof. Gorrell
teacher of agriculture in the Mcmillan
high school will hold special meeting
at the Benton City school next Mon
day for the benefit ofthe patrons and
all who are interested.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-11
Notes From Miss
'Veant ShowShoot-
ing Premeditate

FULTON, Mo-, Nov. 9.--Notes have
been found in the trunk of Miss Car
olyn Weant, of this city, who shot and
killed her closest woman friend, Mrs.
Mason MCGOWAN on Monday and then
killed herself, showing that she had
considered the shooting several days
previous to its occurrence.
One of the notes was written Friday
and sgave directions concerning the
disposal of her personal property and
stated that she was shooting Mrs. Me-
Cowan because ofthe trouble they
had had, even thought she was the
closest friend she had next to God.
The other note was written Satur-
day and concerned her bank account
and that she desired her money be
given to five year old nephew.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-11
ANNUAL
RED CROSS ROLL
CALL NOV. ll-25

The fourth annual Red Cross call
will begin in Audrain County, Nov
ember II, on Armistice Day, and last
until November 25. Plans will be
made at meeting Saturday for Mex
ico's drive. According to John Bar
clay, director of the drive in the
county, Red Cross organizations are
being perfected over the county,
county officers and committees hav-
ing been appointed.
During the war, the Red Cross had
20,000 900 members. Last year, there
were 100000 members. The goal
for this year is to reach the member
ship that there was during the war.
The roll call membership is 81, and
every person over sixteen years old
S expected to become a member.
The Audrain County chapter of the
Red Cross is expecting a large num-
ber Of the old members to subscribe
again this year, as well as new mem
! ers. Audrain county's chapter is one
of the banner chapters of the state in
he good work it has accomplished. In
the southwestern division of the Red
Cross, which is made up of five states,
Audrain County's reputation is well
known. for the work of Miss Corinne
Markley, county se,and Miss Burhl
Hibbs, executive secretary. In order
chat the county keeps up the good re-
mutation is has earned, everyone is
urged TO subscribe this year during
the roll call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-11
Mrs Potts
Will Fled
On Saturday

The will of Mrs. Susan A. Potts,
who died this week was Probated Sat
urday. She bequeathes TO the Mexico
Methodist church the sum of $1,000 to
be used as a memorial to her hus-
Aand, w. X. Potts. She left to the
Elmwood cemetery association $3.50
toward the upkeep of the Potts fam
ily lot.
She left the residue Of her estate
to her son Willard Potts, should he
survive her. However Mr.. Potts died
only a few weeks ago and with this
contingency in mind she made the
following disposition of her property.
Mrs. Betty Gillum, Columbia, Mo-,
$4,000 and lot 7 in Cardwelps addi-
ton to the city of Mexico, Robert
Douglass, Columbia, $1,000. Marvin
Douglass, Columbia $1,000 Mrs.
Lille Powell, Columbia, $1,000 Moss
Powell, Columbia, 81 900 to be held in
trust by his father. Mrs. Effie Nc
Intosh, Mexico, two lots in this city,
alI of her household goods, $4,000 to
be held in trust for her during her life
and at death 90 to her son, Harry Nc
intosh. J. II. Lane was appointed to
handle this trust fund Dick Cline,
State Of Nevada. $4,000 and two lots
in this city. Warner and William
Cline 500 each if located and if not
thesum of $500 to H. G. P. Cline
Mrs. Onie Stephenson, Elbow, Can
ada. $4,000 and two lots in this city.
Mrs. W. C. Welch, Toronto, Canada,
$1,000. Mrs. Sula Jones, Kansas
City, Mo, $500. Mrs. Alice Pullman
New Orleans. 5000. Amanda Potts,
Rolla, Mo-, 5000. Lilburn Potts, OF
Illinois, 800 if located if not money
to go to Mrs. Onie Stephenson. The
remainder of the estate to go to Mrs.
Bette Gillum, Columbia, Mrs. Efie
Mcintosh. Mexico, Mrs. Onie Steph-
enson, of Canada, and Dick Cline. J.
H. Lane was appointed executor OF
the estate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-11-11
IN JAIL, ELECTED
OVER JUDGE WHO
SENTENCED HIM

WHITESBURG, KY, Nov. g.
Probably the most unusual outcome
of Tuesdays election in Kentucky
was the victory of Fess Whitaker,
jailer of -Whitesburg, over Stephens
Combs, Jr., for county judge, Whit
aker having been sentenced to his
own Jail for six months by Judge
Combs on the charge Of attacking
county officers, including the sheriff.
After being placed in the Jail of
which he was the legal keeper, Whit
aker escaped, was recaptured and
again sentenced for Jail breaking.
Following one of the most exciting
campaigns known to the mountains Of
Kentucky, Whitaker, though in Jail,
won over Judge Combs by more than
thousand majority. Gov. Morrow
has three times refused to pardon
Whitaker.