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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
roN HINpENRuRG ArrACKEn.

Berlin. Germany. July Ian IN
known man broke into field marshal
Hindenburg's house today and fired
al the field marshal. The bullet
missed its mark and the man escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10
WEST 'TERLY

1Ecre than dozen years ago. the lR0eks registers were used in connection v;ffh the collection of fares on the Paw ca1nck Valley Street railroad, between westerly and Watch HiIL This was be- kore the line was taken over by the Shore 1fne Electric Railway company. so the dsyics Is not new to the old patrons of ithis fine. There will be a return to the RDoke register next Monday and on shzk day 1t will be introduced on the roeon-Stnnington line. The conduo- tors have been instructed in its use. and tke proposition looks good to them, ac- cordinE to one of the conductors. who setd. -it will relieve conductors from a lot of bookkeeping He added that ciosed cars predominats on the line, and ltherefore the usual objection against the suse of the register is removed.
 Fifty-four employees of the Interstate Consolidated Street railway in Provi- deuce. which serves Attleboro and other points. have petitioned the company. that thb use Of these hand registers be dis
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 pensed with on open cars The men claim the registers are danger because con duetors are forced to relax their hold on the hand rail of the car in order5to make change in collecting fares. The petition asserts that the action will be taken by the employees the register is not abolished, but does not indicate what that action may be. There have been strikes in some places against the use of the hand register, but there. was lack of pub lie Approval and the strikers failed The belief existed that it would be just as reasonable for clerks in stores to pro- test against the use of cash registers.
 The. case of Harry M. Gregg. was call ed in the Third District court, Friday, Judge Oliver H. Williams presiding. Gregg was charged with operating an automobile, without license, at Watch Hill, July 3. He pleaded guilty and was fined S25 and costs, which was advanced by William H. Andrews, a large property owner and summer resident of Watch Hill Mir Andefson was very much in- terested in the case, as he knew that the blame was not all with Gregg and be- lieved that a breach of law had been committed. the real instigator should share the penalty.
 Gregg is employed as a tutor in the family of Charles McIIvane, Jr.,5o of Phil adelphia, whose summer home Yosemite is on the Menachangne road, Watch HilL MeI1vane and Andrews are relatives by marriage Gregg served two and one half years in the army, was familiar with the operation of automobiles, and the laws of Pennsylvania relative there to. It was intimated in court that Gregg suggested taking out an operators licehse before driving the McIlvane car from Philadelphia to Watch Hill, but was. told there was no need for that as the license of McIlvane would serve the purpose. Gregg bumped into another car al Watch Hill, and when asked to produce his license by Policeman Chase,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10

of annulment of the contract There fore his contract expires Sunday next Postmaster Lenihan will arrange for the temporary transfer of the mails Iayi- tations are out for bids for the contraey, but no bid had been received up to Friday night
 Captain Edward Roche, of New Lon don in charge of the railroad special agents of this section, was in Westerly Friday He directed the recent investi- gation that led to the arrest of eight Westerly men, who were indicted for breaking and entering freight cars and iarcency With the aid of local police large, part of the loot was recovered in the homes of the accused men. Cap tain Roche and his men, with the as- slstance of William E. Jackson, New London county detective. of State At torney Hull's office, have in the past made many arrests and the robbery of goods from freight cars has been mat rially reduced. A short time ago a yard foreman and two other railroad men in New London were detected and arrested while removing barrel of po- tatoes from a car in the Fort yard.
 Local Laconics. Plenty of sugar in Westerly with prices carving from 23 to 2s cents a pound.
 Local lobstermen report scarcity for this season.
 Westerly physicians have decided to give free treatment to the New York fresh air children, who are to be here from July q to August f.
 A bus has started in opposition to the Watch Hill trolley line, and there is talk of town regulation that will result in fair competition.
 elected these officers: George B. Utter president; Miss Marie Zargrandi; secre- Howard Clark, ticket committeeman The Chautauqua season of 1920 closed Fri day.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10
GOODYEAR

Frank Wiley has resigned as night SUI perintendent and is to be succeeded by John Buckley.
 MT. and Mrs William Hartley of Read vile, Mass. are moving to one of the new cottages on S+ate avenue
 MT. and Yrs. Thomas Grove are spending this weeks vacation at Port Chester, N. Y
 Jack McPherson and Mrs. Ray and children are spending the week at Revere Beach.
 Mrs Ivy S. Bailey and sons. LeRoy. Floyd, Theodore, and Miss Margaret Du- puy, accompanied By c. W. Huff and Miss Marshall of Plainfield, were among those who enjoyed the sail to Newport and the 12-nile drive July 5th.
 At 10 a. m. July 9th new flag was raised at Sunset Hill farm, owned by James Bacon. selectman of Kiifingly. Speeches were made by SuDt. R. W. Boys and Frank Sweet of Woonsocket. who also made the speech when the first flag was raised in Goodyear seven years ago. Refreshments were served by MT. and Mrs. James Bacon. Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Cooper, Mir and Mrs. Bert McGlynn, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Chadwick and MT. and Mrs. Reggie Groves were motor callers at Watch Hill and Narragansett Pier recently. Frank Grenno is moving his household goods to Centerdale, R. L Goodyear Social club held meeting in
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10
WESTMINSTER

The morning worship Sunday was con ducted by John. W. Crofts of Hanover and the attendance was godd. as was the discourse.
 II Peter l. 1-15, and I Cor. r: 29-31. are the passages for study July IA at the circle.of prayer at home altars.
 Summer people are arriving, among others Mrs. Stahlberge of New York at her sisters Mrs Axe1 Heldstrom's
 } Mrs. Clarence Smith si enjoying a visit from her mother. Mrs. Pfuger. of New York.
 Some Westminster people were shocked by seeing the accident at Plainield rail- road crossing, where a runaway horse upset the vehicle, seriously injuring the young man and little girl who received nrst aid at the emergency hospital of the taawton mills. No one at the time could tell who were the people injured or whence they came.
 Friends of the pastor and his wife who knew their return was hastened by MT. Davies sudden and serious illness are glad to hear of his decided improvement and that he is expected to be able to be around again within the next few days. During eheir brief absence MT. Davies was in Willimantic and Lebanon and Mrs. Davies in Boston attending the meetings ol tne lercenlenary lnlernaIlonaI CohSFe- gational council as delegate from Vest minister church. She is expected to give some account of these Sunday next. The Newton family had full reunion at the holiday, Mir. Newton and Fred Newton coming from the -Groton Iron works, Miss Ethel from Norwich, Violet from Central Village and Mrs. Fred Meade from New Jersey
 Mir and Mrs Caaree Roherta are suend- ing their honeymoon at the Roberts sum- mer home.
 MT. and Mrs Tom Jones were holiday guests at J. A. R. Jones', where his sons wife will spend the summer.
 Bagster Kinne of Norwich is visiting A. T. Macleod and family. MT. and Mrs. William Robinson spent Sunday with the latter's brother in Taft ville
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10

Chatham, N. J., visited over the holiday with his parents
 A. M. Tracy and relatives were at Crescent Beach Monday.
 Ben Livesley and family of Middleton, Mass, were guests last week of Mrs. Livesley's father. ! T. Smith.
 MT and Mrs. John Hoyle of New Bed- ford, Mass. spent the Fourth with H. Wignoll and family.
 Mrs. Milton Tracy was at Moosup visit ing Mrs. Barr recently.
 Robert Bethell and family spent sew eral days at Concord. Mass, last week.
 The Girls Club orchestra furnished music for the dance held in the hall Fri- day evening, when there was good at- tendance
 Mrs Lillian Filler of. Attawaugan and Miss Grace Hooper of Mentville were guests at J. s. Westcott's home Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. E. Avery entertained friends from Boston over Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10

the club hall Wednesday evening
 R. ". Boys returned from Akron. O., last Friday.
 The Goodyear United Congregational church held it's annual Sunday school pie nic at Roseiand park Saturday.
 Sunday evening R. W. Boys, will ad- dress the congregation of the Jnsted church. describing his recent tria to England, also the battlehe1ds of France.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10
STONINGTON

- Joseph Roderick was before the town court, on complaint of Fish and Game Warden Louis Boss. charged with having two short holsters in his, boat. He paid the penalty of s25 and costs. Roderick is a minor and the Court was inclined to Ieniency
 stonington Pointers.
 Mrs. Herbert s. Owen, of New York, Is in the borough for a brief stay. 2 Dr. and Mrs William Veal have re- turned from visit in Maine. n Miss Mildred Cranda1les is home on a vacation from Springfield, Mass - Miss Francis Joseph has returned from the hospital in New London.
 MT. and Mrs. R. Gillis of Rolindale Mass, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Christine, to George Boenner, or Sron1ngIon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10

waIlingford. - Autonobilista d:sins through WaIlingford are warned to D. careful and go strictly according to law The town authorities are determined tt stop overspeeding.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10
WAuREGAN

There was celebration at the Sacred Heart church grounds on the Fourth A fine dinner was served, games were en- joyed and the Wauregan band furnished music.
 The Wauregan Sunday school held the annual picnic at Wildwood park Thurs day afternoon, going ot the park by troll ley.
 The Wauregan store was closed Thurs day afternoon and the clerks enjoyed the half holiday.
 F. T. Johnson and family were at Pleasant View, R. l.. over the Fourth. J. B. Westcott with his family from
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10

THE LA VIDA ELECTRIC VIBRATOR
 $7.5G. Guaranteed in every respect. Let us demonstrate this vibrator and prove to you that it is an excellent appliance. GAS AND ELECTRIC SHOP,
 2 Canal St. WESTERLY LIGHT AND POWER CO.,,
 Westerly, R. F., THE MYSTIC POWER COMPANY, 9 East Main St., Mystic, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-10

It's easier to begin at the top and slide down than it is to begin at the bottom and crawl up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
MARKET STREET SITES
ARE IN MUCH DEMAND
Many Rumors Afloat in Regard to
Deals Pending; Some Denials
Also Entered.

Some of the real estate spectators
trying 70 obtain building sites on Market
street are on the verge of hostilities. 1t is
reported that they have reached the
swearing point
Authoritative denial was made today
that Ely Greenblatt and William Bou-
Earth bought the properties S39 and Sal
Market street for the new Victoria
Theatre. Denial was repeated that part
of the Law Building, southwest corner of
Ninth and Market streets, will be in
corporated in the theatre project adjoin-
ing on the south
1t became known today that two offers
for the First Presbyterian Church prop
erty, on the east side of Market street
between Ninth and Tenth, have been re-
jected. According to reports today, Max
keil Samuel Greenbaum and others have
offered $4,000 for the Central Presby-
terian Church property, on the west side
of King street between Seventh and
Eighth, and $500, 900 for the First Presby-
terian Church property, but the rumors
could not be confirmed.
A. Schultz, Inc, will soon have three
cigar stores in Wilmington. Their lease
on the store at the southeast corner OF
Eighth and Market streets continues
until 1890, and they have just leased for
20 years the greater part OF the Law Build
ing, southwest corner of Ninth and Market
streets. The third location has not been
fixed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
PARTY ON A|RSHIP
CAME A CROPPER
stranded on Beach Until Broad
kiln Fisherman Rescued
Their Craft.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
T,ewes, Feb. 25-While hauling their
nets, yesterday morning. along the Della
ware Bay shore. fishermen found hydro
plane stranded an apparently abanded
about FIVE miles north Of Iewes. near the
mouth Of Braodllill river While irving
70 push the machine off the beach. 10
tow il into the Broadkill. they we're joined
by two men and a woman, who claimed
he machine as theirs.
The trio SID they left the Tray1nor
Hotel Aeroplane Association, Atlantic
City at about p. IN. Monday for North
Carolina but became lost IN the fog
After circling around for some time they
heard a bell ringing, and found it be
the fog bell on the Brandvwine lighthouse.
IN Delaware Bay. They alighted. called
The keeper TO the gallery, got their bearings
and borrowed a compass. In trying TO
make Cape Henlopen they again became
lost aEd landed on the Delaware Bay
Shore beach about 9l.5 at night.
Finding an unoccupied summer cottage
a half-mile down the beach the couple
took possession. built fire and made
themselves comfortable till morning.
The fishermen towed the plane inside the
Broadkill and built a fire in their hut,
where the woman was made comfortable.
After necessary repairs were made the
flyers made another start on their South
ern trip. The fishermen did not get their
names
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
R.RMEN PRESS WILSON
To VETO CUMM|NS ACT
Brotherhoods Warn Labor is Res
tive Under Legislative Attacks;
Wage Demand Waits.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

Washington, Feb Reconsideration
of President Wilson, proposal for settle
merit of railroad employees wage de
mands by an impartial tribunal was
sidetracked today by union officers TO
give the right of way to finish fight on
the recently passed railroad reorganiza-
tion bill
Request for a veto of the measure will
be presented to President Wilson, prob
ably tonight. in the form of memorial
setting forth organized labor's objections
10 the arbitration features OF the bin
especially, and 10 the financial clauses.
Failing to gain veto, the union plans to
attack the eonstitutionality of the law.
Decision to carry the fight to the White
House was taken suddenly at a meeting
to consider the President 5 proposal, but
the latter did not get much consideration.
because general committeeman represented
that their membership was restiye under
what they termed Legislative attacks"
on union labor and would not be satisfied
unless the bill was fought TO the last
ditch.
When If was decided to ask for executive
disapproval OF the measure, many Of the
delegates made arrangements to return
home immediately, leaving the wage
controversy negotiations unfinished
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
POWERHOUSE ACCIDENT.
Shut Off Electric Current From
Half an Hour to an Hour,
Yesterday.

Through an unusual accident at the
Brandywine powerhoIse OF the Traction
Co, yesterday afternoon, about 245
o'clock, all electric current supplied there
from was shut of for from half an hour
TO an hour This included all commercial
power supplied by the company, as well
as the trolley service all over town.
An apparent defect in insulation on the
high tension switchboard at the plant
caused a short circuit, which put the
generators out OF commission until re-
wiring could be done. In about hall an
hour it was possible to start the cars and
restoration OF other service followed,
everything being back to normal in an
hour.
Every Evening was delayed IN getting
out the city edition because for a time
there was no power to operate the print
ing machinery, but the whole edition WAS
gotten out and distributed, though about
an hour later than usual.
The electric cutrrent was off again for
q few minutes between 5 and 6 clock,
while an adjustment was being made on
the newly-repaircd switchboard Mt the
powerhouse. Thomas W. Wilson, vice.
president and general manager OF the
company, said today that everything was
back to normal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
GOOD LUCK. BILL"
BREWERS STILL FIGHT
FOR WET" COME BACK
Leader of Atlantic City Conference
Savagely and Bitterly De
nounces Prohibition.
nv Associated press to Every Eveninv

Atlantic City, ~ J.. Feb 25 Brewers
OF the United States will use every legal
and constitutional means to keep that
liberty and that property that isgiaranteed
20 us by the constitution, Christian W
Feigenapan declared here today at the
United States Brewers conference, Of
which he is president
Counting the non-ratifying states.
those which have not voted for state pro-
hIbition and those which have voted
against Federal or State Constitutional
prohibition IN recent years. he said we
have %, OF more than a majority Of the
whole number There are 2t referendum
states, Ii Of which are not included in the
foregoing. In these states the people
have reserved To themselves the power to
approve or reject at the polls any set Of the
legislature They must therefore be
counted as states which have not ratified.
Adding these states TO the D. mentioned
heretofore, we have a total of 10 in which
the people are either opposed 70 Federal
prohibition or have been denied their
undoubted right to pms. upon it. No
wonder the proponents of this system
fought tooth and nail against letting the
people voteP'
National prohibition in FORM Mr.
Eeigenspan continued, "has been brought
about In the United States by the appli-
cation Of principles most abhorrent 10
the American people We see the do
strnction Of individual rights. and we see
property established and encouraged
under the law. amounting in value 70
hundreds Of millions Of dollars, want only
destroyed
The present short period Of prohibition
has been blessing in disguise II has
aroused the American peopl to the neces-
sity Of being keenly on their guard 10 pre-
serve their liberties. II has opened their
eyes To the unscrupulous tactics. the false
hoods and hypocrisies Of a certain ire
sponsible element which had almost es-
capped public condemnation because of a
pretense Of morality and right
"The so-ca!led 18th amendment will be
obeyed faithfully by US as long as it is
accounted a part Of the constitution OF the
United States. Its misbegotten offspring,
the Volstead Act, will also be obeyed as
long as 1t continues to disiigure the statute
books. This legislative monstrosity re-
veals in its pages the solemn lie-and
to be a he-which attended
the birth Of the amendment.
1T IS part Of the prohibition propaganda
today to pretend that the American people.
through their own action, have brought
about the existing situation. Never was
there greater falsehood. The American
people never have acted upon national
They have never been per-
nitted to do So. Only one state Ohio
voted on this tremendous issue, and there
he verdict was against It.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
ERzBERGER DRIVEN OUT
BY COURT REVELATIONS
Under Secretary of State Moesie
Succeeds as Deputy in Finance
Ministry of Germany.
By Associated Press to Every Even,n /:

Berlin, Feb - Under Secretary Of
State Moesle who on January % was
named hy Matthias Erzberger as deputy
in the finance ministry, has been selected
TO succeed Herr Erzberger, who last night
resigned rs head of the department.
In rendering his resignation as minister
OF finance 10 President Ebert, Herr Arz-
berger based his action upon a desire TO
have the investigator OF his allegedly
falsiiied tax returns proceed without
prejudice or consideration for his official
position.
While the offo al announcement ass gns
this as a reason, the ministers retirement
and its alleged motive were com0letely
eclipsed by the character of evidence
which DR.. Karl Helfferlch, former vice
chancellor. succeeded in piling up against
Herr Erzberger during the last two days
OF the latter's libel suit against him.
Twenty years ago rural school master
and since 1905 the stormy petrol OF Ger
man parliamentary life, Herr Er5berger
had for the last l5 months been the most
conspicuous figure in Germany's post
revolutionary era.
The retirement of Matthias Erzberge
from the German cabinet is only tenn
porary, declares the Deutsche Zeitung in
commenting upon the Minister resigna-
ton.
Various newspapers whose sympathies
are with the elements of the Right, say
his retirement is the first step In his fall
The Freiheit says he will not return to
his post. This newspaper says it regrets
the Nationalists should have scored a
triumph although it sheds no tears on his
account.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
NEAR EAST WORKERS
HEAR Of LATEST
TURK MhSSACRES
Cablegran From Nashville, Tenn,
Woman Read at Noon
day Meeting.
JUDGE GRAY PRESIDES

IN appealing Cablegram for immediate
relief from Marash Turkey was read to
the captains of volunteer teams in the
Near last Relief campaign ut the noon
day meeting for reports at the Hotel
du Pont today. The cahlegram was from
DIR Marian G. Wilson of Nashville.
Tennessee. who represented the United
States nj the city named in the Mosem
empire The cablegram read
Situation IN Marash most desperate.
Since January 81, there has been a reign
OF terror Every day hundreds Of peonle
Of both seNes and all ages are massacred
French arc only on the defensive and there
Is no power to put an end To these acts.
Munitions and forces are not ADEQUATE.
Roads towards MarSah are reported
barred by large forces and there is no
assurance OF help. Everything possible
must he done to relieve the situation
because there is serious fdangcr or the
lives If all Christians. American institu-
tlons are under FIRE and there are many
orphans and refugees among the wounded.
Food supply Is running low
The total reported by the captains TODAY
was S2,555.50 This makes the grand
total to date s7,02750.
Among the contributions was one from
John ]. Raskob for $500. obtained by
Mrs. ". II Blatz. Mrs. c. W. Leak,
S62: Mrs 4 Burnite. slO9: Mrs.
Clara l. Kelley, sl2o: Mrs Eber
Jones S65 so Mrs. c. II. Ward SIG;
Mrs J II McMullen, ssh Mrs. T. c.
Booth. SIG: Mrs ! r. kendel. s67 so;
Mrs Rose t. Newlin. S26: Mrs. W. :.
Mortimer. Sl03: Mrs Harry Brooks,
Si1; Mrs. X. l.. Butler. SIC; Mrs Bertha
McCaullcy Foster $40 Mrs. T. ". Jakes.
Si2; Mrs. Howard T. Smith. $40: Mrs.
" ~ Jones. S2i7.75; Mrs J. l.. Wiley.
$50; Miss ] + Riclard, sd: Mrs. il.
B Joseph, $50; Mrs. J H. Hendrixson.
S54; Mrs II I. Price. s4s2: Mrs Walker.
sl25. Mrs. Alexander, s2l Mrs. w. II.
Blatz, s59l50
JUDGE GRAY PREsIDEs AT LUNCHEON.
Former Judge Ge5 rye Gray presided at
todays luncheon meeting None but the
captains of teams were present 10 make
reports and carry back instructions 10
their teams. The speaker was II "
who was with the Young Mems
Christian Association abroad He is but
recently returned from the Near East |
and like all other Americans who have /
visited that section of the globe is an
supporter for American relief (
Tor the Armenians.
Indicating the sentiment generally in I
iavOr of the present drive one Of the /
etteTs received at headquarters in the /
Church building today brought a pledge /
rom an invalid whose future is anything /
)ut bright. This man wrote
Il very much regre not being able /
70 hel much IN a worthy cause. but | |
nave famil of FIVE children and a wife
Who must be cared for have been
'edfast for two years ard never expect
o get on my feet again, but will cheer
ully pledge myself TO Near East Relief
or as long as | live, the sum Of 50 per
Month God bless US all for the good
work which IS being carried on in this
country Of wealth and prosperity"