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Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
SLACK ER H N GED
 NCELL
Janke, Bridgeport Man Who Gave Himself Up to the New York Police Uses Handkerchief in Suicide Plan at Hart ford Sang in Caba- rets Here.

Hartford, Aug. 11-Conrad T. W. Janke, the Waterbury and Bridgeport stacker who surrendered to the New York police Monday night and who arrived at the Hartford police station in custody of a federal officer Tuesday evening, committed suicide by hang ing in his cell this morning.
 In each of the cells IS a wall couch and over the door are several short bars. Janke adjusted a black hand kerchief around his neck, knotting his tie over this and slipping it through the bars over his head. Then he jumped off the cot.
 Janke was 30 years old and was on leave of absence from Panama, where he had been working for the Panama Railroad Company for II months. Janke, according to Federal Agent Barbera, who arrived with him here Tuesday night, was very de- York. He walked into West 47th spondent on the trip up from New Street precinct station in New York Monday evening and surrendered himself telling the police officer that he had been unable to sleep because he feared the police were on his trail and that h would have to go to jail for draft evasion.
 A stenographic report of questions which Agent Barbara put to Janke in New York, with the answers, is ir MT. Hazen's office today. It shows that Janke was employed as a caba- ret singer in a cafe in Waterbury from June to August, 1917. From there he went to Bridgeport and ob- tained work in factory, and on Sept 12, 1918, he registered in the draft at Bridgeport, giving the name o1 Charles Jackson, under which he hac been employed in cabarets. He was registered in class Al of the draft but was not called for service.
 The houIs at which he worked a. a singer with activity during the
 greater part of the night and sleep ing during the day, were given by
 Jankes as his reason for not register ing in the first draft when he wa. | in Waterbury.
 Janke worked in New York res | taurant after the armistice. In Sep 1 teHber, 1919, he joined the south 1 ward bound army of men wanted fo 1 failure to comply with Federal wa | regulations and obtained work il 1 Panama as an assistant commissar | for the Panama railroad. He wa. i born in this country of German percentage.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
g, ,895, 900 BUSHELS
 OF MAINE POTATOES

Boston. Aug. 1.-The condition of the Aroostook County, Maine, potato crop is 90 per cent. of normal and forecasts 23,8e5,o0o bush els, according to the New England crop report is- sued today. The crop elsewhere in Maine and New England, with the exception of Rhode Island and North eastern Massachusetts, has grown well. New England's commercial ap- pie crop is reported heavier than last year in all states but Maine.
 Connecticut valley onions forecast a yield of 92 per cent. with excellent growth continuing. Tobacco in the same region has grown very poorly
 Hay in Connecticut is nearly a full crop. Oats are only fair Corn is very poor.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
$5O,O0O IN LIQUOR TAKEN AT GREENWICH

Greenwich, Conn, Aug. 11.-Cabbage and garlic were used to blanket w1als- key and other contraband spirits on three trucks seized by enforcement officers on the highways here early today. Some of the whiskey packages wer ein cases which purported to be used for phonographs. in the day. light it was found that one truck was festoened on it's sides with punches of garlic to give the appearance of a. heavily laden market wagon. Nine men were detained and the liquors seized are supposed to be worth about $50, 900.
 Yesterday five men and many cases of liquor were taken off private ma chimes passing through here All will be sent to Bridgeport for a, hearing.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
ROCKVILLE KICKS
 ON FLAT FARE

Rockville, Aug. II The city of Rockville is incensed against the new trolley fares which the Connecticut Company has put into effect and both the tity and the chamber of com meree are to bring the matter before the public utilities commission this week.
 Since Sunday the mileage of the interurbln and trolley lines has been extended if the Connecticut Con- pany is living up to it's agreement to charge fix cents for 2 4 miles. The line to EHartford is a little over 16 miles ldlg and the line from Rock vile to Stafford is 12.S miles long. If the fare limits can be taken to be < miles tie distance on the line from RockviIe to Hartford is 22 miles and the nteage from Rockville to Staf- ford is19 # miles. The fare to Staf- ford I four cents and war tax. while the fire to Hartford is now 49 cents and Ear tax. making it 52 cents to Hartprd.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
W AR N E K I ALKED
 NOW
Legislature Reunion At Momauguin Today is Attended By All the Republican Leaders of the State and Some of the Democrats Can didates for Governor.

Cosey Beach, Aug. 11-A11 of the Republicans of the state of promin- ence and some of the Democrats are at Momauguin today on the occasion of the reunion of the legislative club. Judge James F. Walsh of Greenwich. is presiding at the dinner. That may be a help in his candidacy for governor and it may not be. He was selected for the place because he was speaker of the House.
 They don't do much at these meet ings except talk about candidates for doing that today under the careful guidance of the state committee.
 Such talk as there is around here is divided between Jim Walsh, the man from Greenwich; Stoeckel, Tenn pleton and Judge Warner of Sails bury. The last named is talked o1 only in whispers as yet, but they dc say that if the gang can draft him he'll probably be sprung upon the convention at the last hour, or al whatever other hour seems mosl propitious. ,..-
 But they expect to keep at the re- union all the afternoon.
 Just before Mayor Wilson arrived on the scene the band played Chop in's Funeral March and everyone sighed and said Alas poor CIiff.''
 When the Lieutenant Governor ii nally made his appearance he wa greeted with very little applause ant Gov. Holcomb and Senator Brande gee who came with Col. Ul1man dit not get much more.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
PEASE GIVEN CHANGE
 TO GET A LICENSE

The case of Arthur Pease of Mill ford, who was arrested for operating a. jitney bus owned by A. Smith of Walnut beach without a license and whose jitney figured in an accident on Nobleavenue on Sunday, when nine persons were slightly injured, was continued until Saturday by Judge Bartlett in the City Court this morning to give Pease a chance to secure a license. Smith, the owner of the bus, was in the court this morning and said that when he hired Pease to drive the bus Pease told him that he had a license. He also said that he made a test run with Pease and found him to be a careful driven
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
VIOLATED TRAFFIC
 LAW FINED SIS

Louis Socks of 155 Central avenue, who was arrested shortly after o'clock this morning at the corner of Stratford and Seaview avenues by Traffic Officer GuzZenh ouser for vio- lation of the traffic laws, was arraign- ed in the City Court this morning and was fined $15 and costs by Judge Bartlett Socks drove up to the cor ner in his machine and was not look ing where he was going, according to the officer, who made the arrest, and as result struck the officer a glanc- ing blow with the mudguard of the car.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
MACARONI TO
 COVER HOOCH

The first seizure of contraband liquor on a highway in Milford was made this morning at o'clock when Officer Clarence Douglas of the Mill ford police force stopped a large outo truck with 50 fvegallon cans of alco- ho1 on board.
 The officer halted the truck to tell the driver of the truck and the other four men to light their headlights and being curious to see what the truck contained he pried into the contents and found the hooch carefully con- cealed beneath a pile of blankets. A camaf1auge load of macaroni was also piled on top of the liquor. The five men and the truck were taken to po- lice headquarters in Milford and are being held for the federal authorities. Prohibition Enforcement Agent Mo- Auliffe of New Haven was notified.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
City Clerk Robinson Takes His Place in Aeroplane When May
 aIiI to IsoM TLs-IsI sIa Has a Chill - Mayor Goes to Momauguin in An Automobile.

Because of slight chill just before it came time for him to make the flight to the legislative outing at Momauguin today. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson changed his mind about flying to the outing and decided to go up in Tax Commissioner Arthur F. Con- nor's automobile, Yesterday the mayor planned on making the flight and everything was arranged for his convenience in the plane of the Con- necticut Aerial Navigation Company.
 When he changed his mind at the last minute this morning City Clerk J. Alex H. Robinson decided to go in the mayors place. twill I need a raincoat?" asked the city clerk, Tor will it be raining up there?'' he further inquired.
 They went up about 12 o'clock, while the mayor and Tax Commis- sioner Connor went up together in the auto about 12:30. Other city ,offi- cials and politicians left from in front of City Hall about 1915.
 In the flying boat piloted by Lieu tenant Orrin Bell, Clerk Robinson circled over the center of the city 1 Or 15 minutes after which a straight course was laid for Momanuguin.
 Robinson arrived safely, having made the trip from Black Rock to Momauguin in 14 minutes.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
REEDS THANKING WARSAW.

Warsaw, Aug. 10-Although Polish forces have abandoned the town of OstroIenka they continue to occupy positions between the Narew and Bug rivers and are sufficiently strong to defend Warsaw in that direction. The evacuation of Ostrolenka, however, in- wolves a re-grouping of the Polish forces along the middle reaches of the Bug river where they are re- treating toward the river Liwisc, east of Warsaw. Along this stream the Poles have fortified positions which extend along a. line more than 30 miles from Warsaw.
 The swinging movement to the north of this city apparently planned to outfiank the defenses of Warsaw and force the Poles to withdraw across the Vistula, is the greatest maneuver undertaken as yet by the Bolsh eviki. It is supposed to be under the leadership of General Toucacheski. After crossing the Danzig railway the Soviet cavalry is reported to have turned southward, being closely followed by infantry, which has marched close along the Prussian frontier.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
FRANCE TO AID wRANGEL.

Paris, Aug. 1.-The French gov ernment has decided to recognize General Baron Petef Wrangel as head of de facto government of South Russia according to information here this morning.
 The ministry of foreign affairs said this recognition implied rendering General Wrangel all possible military assistance.
 France will send. a high commis- sioner to Sebastopol immediately, the foreign office stated. Two reasons were given for the recognition. The first was his promise to assume all the obligations of the former Russian government. The second was his promise to give Russia a democratic government.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
STSPENDS FINE
 OF $50 ON CRIPPLE

Clarence ,ckwood, driver of a taxi
 otned by John Winn of 364 South
 5enue, whose achine collided with
 Aother car at the corner of Barnum
 hd Bishop avenues on Sunday night md who was alleged to have been Irving the car while under the inf1u- ence of liquor, was fined $50 and costs in the city court this morning. Judge Bartlett, however, allowed the case to stand until tomorrow morn ing when it will be heard again. Lock- wood is a cripple and the only means he has of making a living is by driv- ing taxi. obody was injured as a result of the collision Sunday night
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
S7,O0O SUIT ON
 BUILDING LINE

Through their attorney, Thomas NJ Culhnan, Edward J. O'Neil, who owns property at the corner of Main street and 200 feet on Hawley avenue, and Theresa Cuneo, who owns 192 feet on Hlwley avenue, have filed suits against the City of Bridgeport over the establishment of an eight foot building line on Hawley avenue.
 O'Neil claims his property will be lessened in value S7. GOO, while the other property will be lessened $4C00. Both ask the court to set aside the action of the city. The papers are returnable in Superior court in September
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
10 POUND BOY IS
 BORN IN AMBULANCE

About 1:30 this morning a hurried call was sent for the ambulance from sos Connecticut avenue. Upon ar ffvaI at the destination Dr. J. A. Burns. ambulance physician, found a maternity case and started with it to Bridgeport hospital. Just as the am- bulance reached the corner of Union and Stratford avenue, Mrs. Edith Stadler, the patient, gave birth to a 10 pound male infant.
 Later reports from the Bridgeport hospital state that the mother and infant are doing nicely.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
CRUZ LOOKS
 FOR CIVIL WAR

Vera Cruz, Aug. 11-Civil war in the state of Vera Cruz is said to be inevitable should the federal govern ment send troops into the state to enforce the order of provisional pres ident De La Huerta disrnissing Gov. Antonio Maya from office. The Maya government is still functioning and has taken no notice of the prosiden- tial order appointing new governor.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
AUTO DRIVER HELD
 FOR MANSLAUGHTER

South Norwalk, Conn.,, Aug. H. Harry J. Croal, aged 19, was bound over to the criminal superior court, September term, by Judge G. H. Vos- burgh, this morning, on a charge of manslaughter. Croal was driving n automobile on the night of July 31, and crushed Archibald V. Benahsha against a trolley car from which he had just ahghted, Benalisha dying next morning from his injuries.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
DROPS DEAD ON
 HIS WAY TO WORK

While on his way to work this morn ing, Patrick Morrissey of 69 Trurnbuu road was suddenly taken i'll. He en- tered a, house at 24 River street from where a call was sent for the ambu- lance. When Dr. A. J. Burns arrived he found the man was dead.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
LIGHT KEEPER FINED
 FOR SHORT HOLSTERS

South Norwalk, Conn.,, Aug. H. William Rhodes, keeper of the Pecks Ledge Light house, off Nor walk, was fined $50, and costs this morning for selling short Holsters. X traffic in shorts has been going on in the waters -arounG Norwalk for some time according to game warden Wilbur Smith, who made the arrest.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
Poles Mass For
 Counter Stroke
 As Reds Push On
Military Advisers Be lieve This a Good Time to Strike at Circle of Steel Forming Around Warsaw-France Re- cognizes Gen. Wran- gels Rule in the South of Russia.

Warsaw, Aug. 11-(By the A. P. D. A concentration and re-grouping of the Polish forces for an extensive counter stroke within a few days on the entire Warsaw front is reported by today's newspapers.
 Military men express the opinion that this is a propitious time to strike back in an effort to drive off the Soviet forces which are endeavor- ing to ercircle the capital.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
HAD MONEY, SLEPT;
 WAKE UP BROKE

Gorge Hull of New Haven. fell asleep last night on one Of the abut- ents beneath the railroad station and when he awoke about midnight he discovered that he had entertained visitors during his sleep, and was shy his Elgin watch 1id $50 in cash. He reported his loss to the police who are inyesti2atin2-
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
FRESH CLUE IN
 KIDNAPPING CASE

Philadelphia, Aug. 11-Major Lynn G. Adams head of the Pennsylvania State Police; Alfred I. Souder, cap tain of detectives, and two other off, ciaIs left here late last night for Egg Harbor, N. J.. on a fresh c1ew said to be of great importance in the Cough lin kidnapping case. It was stated at police headquarters early today that another arrest was not unlikely
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
FIRED ON CIVILIANS
 IN DUBLIN STREETS

Dublin, Aug. 11.-Ye Yesterdays street fighting, in which one civilian was killed and another wounded, was caused by the refusal of a group of civilians to disperse as requested by an armed patrol. The patrol was chal- lenged and ordered to halt by a mem Der of a group gathered around a bonfire. The man who had shouted the challenge was kneeling in firing position and when the group ignored the patrols order to dsperse it was fired upon.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
THEY THOUGHT THEY WANTED SOFT DRINKS!

Shanghai. Aug. 1O-Vfsiting Ameri- can legislators were surprised in Hang Chow, Monday, when Chimes ofhcialdom in planning a f1awIess well come, followed prohibition tenets and served grape juice at the various elaborate affairs in deference to what they assumed were the visitors wishes.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
RETAIL MERCHANTS
 TO TALK PARKING

There will be a meeting of retail m erciDa nts in the Chamber of Com merce office tomorrow afternoon at o'clock It is probable that the most important discussion of the afternoon will be on the new parking ordinance
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13

Germantown, O., Aug. 11-Dr. Aaron S.. Watkins. prohibition par ty candidate for president, land SD. Leigh Colvin, his running mate, will be formally notified of their nomina- ton here today.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
REDS ON RAILROAD.

Paris, Aug. 1.-The Russians now are occupying a stretch of 24 miles of the direct railway line between Warsaw and Danzig and a large force is pushing across the Danzig corridor to cut the remaining railroad. accord ing to the French foreign office today
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-30
FORCED CROP SALES
CLOSES MANY PLANTS

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 3O.-"The
forced sale of crops and live stock at
prices far below the cost of production
has resulted in the closing of thous,
ands of factories and in thousands OF
working people being left without EN-.
ployment or income because the far,
mers have not the money to buy the
products of the factory" Prof. G.. l.
Christie. director of the Purdue expert
ment station. told the Tippecanoe
County Corn Growers association al
the annual meeting here today.
Points to Income Loss.
zone farm near Lafayette on which
we have accurate records, had an in
come of $4,000 last year from it's pro-
ducts and this year only $4,000, even
though the crop was larger. Labor
and all other expenses were higher
This man will exist and his farm will
go on, but he will not have the $4,000
that he had last year to buy clothing.
tractors, automobiles, etc. This thing
is true throughout the United States
and means loss of $5,000,000,000 to
the American farmers"
Prof. Christie urged the enactment
of legislation by congress to helr
stabilize prices of farm products not
only to aid the farmer but to help city
jewellers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-30

WANTED-A1 Ford coupe or sedan in
exchange for high grade new player
piano and bench and "a rolls. Box Sc,
Cambridge City, Ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-30

FOUNTAIN CITY. Dec. 80. TOO
many who like to coast down hill but
don't want to help pull the sled back
up HILL" was the unofficial explanation
of what is the matter with the New
Garden membership drive, at meet
ing held Wednesday night in the school
building at Fountain City.
The meeting was called to consider
the membership drive and other mat
ters of immediate interest and was at
tended by about 40 members of the
local organization. The meeting was
opened by the chairman, William c.
Wright. calling on the membership
committees for their reports.
In giving them, it was stated that
one corner of the township finds it is
difficult to meet the fees on account
of a local crop failure, but in the other
sections there was the belief that it
would be possible to get the benefits
of the association without belonging
to it.
Tells a Story.
In this connection the county agent
who attended the meeting, repeated a
story Of how a small community man.
aged it's fire department. This place
ment," he said cor even to keep horses
in readiness for the occasional fires
So, whenever there was a fire the
whole body of citizens would rush to
the engine house and drag out the
equipment. Some would push, Other S
would pull and they would get to the
fire in some fashion. Others would
run alongside and direct the actions OF
their neighbors. The rest always
jumped on and rode"
1t was decided finally to recanvass
the township as there were some who
had not yet been approached, and
others who did not yet understand
what the association is doing for the
farmer
Plan Cooperative Buying.
Cooperative buying of spring fertil
izers for the whole township also was
considered. The county agent announc
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-30
new GARDEN TOWNSHIP FARMERS DISCUSS
WHY FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP IS TAGGING

ed that the state Federated Marketing
service is prepared to handle the pool
ed orders of the communities for fer
tilizers and will go into other lines
later Order blanks will be sent out
later to find what tonnage is needed
and what formulas and manufacturers
are preferred. If fertilizers are or.
dered they will be handled by coop
erative elevators, if there are any in
the community. Mr.. Dolan mentioned
in this connection, that cooperative
buying is not the most important part
of the federation's work. Buying
he said, will engage about Is per cent
of our activities, and selling the other
SIS per cent"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-30
INDIANA VEGETABLE
GROWERS To meet
CIV Associated Pressl

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 30.-Veget-
able growers of Indiana, who have had
no organization in past years, will
meet at Purdue University. January II
to perfect plans for the Indiana
Vegetable Growers Association Pre-
liminary steps toward the formation Of
the organization were taken at
meeting held in indianapolis recently
The meeting at Purdue will be held
in connection with the annual farmers
short course at the university. An in
vitation to attend the meeting has
been extended to vegetable growers
throughout the state and a part of the
farmers course will be devoted es-
recially to the subject Of raising
vegetables
The meeting in Indianapolis was
that city. As steps toward permanent
rorary officers and committee on by
laws and constitution.
The temporary officers are:
Prof H. D. Brown. Purdue Uni
versity, President Charles Hafer.
indianapolis, vice-president; Harry
Hohlt, Indianapolis, secretary; w. S.
Roebuch, Fort Wayne, treasurer. The;
bylaws committee is composed Of: J.
II. Bradley, Elwood: G. l. Wald. Nun
Gle; w. Z. Hackemeyer. Muncie: G..
". Fritz. Indianapolis: w. A. Ristow.
Indianapolis; L. +. Mahoney. Warsaw:
John Paugh. Warsaw, and A. P. Nor
ris, Charlottesville. This committee
will meet before the January gathering
and prepare its report.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-30
REALTY TRANSFERS

Owen J. Livengood to Harry Ryan,
81, pit. N E. and S. E. 7-13-1. Con. 40
acres.
David A. Niccum to Newton E. Long
and Sarah E, $500; lots 3-4, block 1,
Hagerstown.
L. G. Powell to Charles A. Hall,
$1,000, pit. lots 2-3, Klein and Fergu-
sons addition. City.
Cora E. VanHorn to Jerome P. Ba-
Cora E. Van Horn to Jerome P. Bar
addition, City.
Malinda E. BrumfieId to Walter G
Gellinger and ma, 81, lot 50, o. Plat,
Centerville.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-30
Illinois Train Robbery
Resembles Local Hold nm

Police received a letter enclosing
clippings from newspaper describing
train robbery at Gilman. H.. which
resembled in many respects the hold
up of the Dayton and Western trac-
ton car east of Richmond a week ago.
The robbers were captured in a small
town in Illinois, after a pistol fight
with a posse.
The robbers wore masks and brand
ished pistols. When they came to the
Pullman conductor they asked him
how much of the $3.50 in his posses
sion belonged to the company. He
told them $3.50. they returned $50 to
i'm telling him they wanted only the
company's money.
Local police are skeptical about the
bandits being the ones connected with
the local hold-up.