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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-10

State department is considering relaxation of~United States naval con- trol over San Domingo. Extension o1 local government control is in prep aratiOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-10
SECRETARIES TO BANQUET TOETSaEz '
of Chambers of Com

of Chambers of Com
 7s the Housing conven- eing held in Bridgeport
 at 5:30 dine at the AL .,,, in an informal get saeua.nted dinner Secretary Seward H. Price of the Bridgeport Chamber !! Srousilt about the gathering and an I.fntsrestfng and enjoyable session IS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
COX Debating HIS
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Nominee to Guard Against
Advance Statements.

DAYTON, O., July 2s-An all-day
stretch debating to his secretary his
address for Aug. accepting the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination was the
exclusive but formidable affair today
before Gov. Cox. II was the first day
since his nomination his engagement
list was blank and he planned 10 make
untnterruptedly on the acceptance
speech.
Installments OF the address were to
begin going to the governors print shop
today with arrangements for strict
secrecy, The governor has stated that
he desires to have his address live
copy" In its news features as delivered
Aug. Z without being discounted by ad-
vance statements
like the league OF nations. Industrial
affairs. campaign contributions and 9TH
ers are patent the governor Is keeping
close counsel regarding their details,
Also he has yet given no intimation
whether he would discuss prohibition
questions in his address. with the
party platform silent on prohibition,
friends of the governor here who have
been associated with him for years ex-
press the belief that he viii not mem
ton II in the speech of acceptance.
but that, with what they say is char
acteristic fearlessness, he will have no
hesitation in discussing the subject In
his campaign speeches
Because of his newspaper training
the governor was reported today to be
making fast work in his address. Blu,
he is exercising great care, as indicated
by composition OF few OF the main
dress was today said to be still prob.
lemAtiCal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

this election law so that Republican
voters could not get an honest count
of their votes. Once again Littleton
came to Nashville to the assistance Of
the Democratic organization and en-
gagged in the unclean work OF trying
to seduce a few Republican legislators
from their duty to their constituents
and their obligation to their party,
THE fight over this election law
caused three legislative fllibusters, one
by it's enemies and two by its friends.
In every case the Republican organi-
zation fought for the law and Little
ton against 1t. Twice the matter went
to the supreme court, but the law still
stands, thanks to the uniting efforts
of the Republican organization and an
element of honest Democrats.
In the legislative fights Of 1909
1911 and 1918, the vote was so close
would change the result. 1t was here
that the Democrats used Littleton. :
This is only a part of the record
of treachery and disloyalty Of Little
ton to the Republican party Of this
Does anybody beliaye that a man
| who thus strove to lisfranchiIe e.
publicans and destroy his own PARTY
| would make strong Republican non
| inee? ......
vAnd yet Mr.. Littleton processes to
| think that he is not a factional can
| didate and that any man who cells
rattention to his undisputed public rec
| ord is a factionalist.
| Republicans will manifest wisdom
| to nominate a candidate who deserves
the support Of the people and who cur
strength. rather than dissension anc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
LONDON PAPERS ARE
AGAINST PREMIER
Denounce Impending Recogni.
ton of Bolsheviki.

LONDON. July 2S.-The decision
reached by Premlers Milierand and
Lloyd George at their Boulogne confer
ence yesterday, to stand by the original
plan for peace conference with the
Russian soviets and that the London
conference which the soviet demanded
could not take place unless the Boil
shevikl reversed their present attitude
and agreed to discuss at the confer
ence peace with Poland with all quail
fled representatives OF Russia and the
obrder sttaes in attendance-receives no
enthusiastic Endorsement by the Lon
don press. BY the anti Bosheyiki pa
pers It is roundly denounced, one OF
them saying 1t will bring nearer that
diplomatic recognition of the soviet gov.
eminent which we especially detest and
dread"
Premier Lloyd George, whom these
papers regard as anxious to establish
relations with the soviet, is sharply
criticized, as one or them puts it, for
surrendering to the Bolsheviki and
creating by his policy a very serious
situation"
The London Times declares the mat
ter is too grave for irrevocabe de-
cision behind closed doors" and main
tains that 1t must be submitted to the
parliaments of the allies. The paper
sympathiZes with the French view that
america must have voice in the ques-
ton. implying its belief that America
would repudiate an agreeemnt based on
recognition of the BolsheYiki
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
HEAL SKIN DISEASES
Apply Zemo, Clean, Penetrat.
, ing, Antiseptic Liquid

It is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
and similar skin troubles. Zemo,
obtained at any drug store for 35c, or
$.00 for extra large bottle, and prompt
ly applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. 1t cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating,
disappearing liquid and is soothing to
the most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy,
is easily applied and costs little. Get
it today and save all further distress.
The e. W, Rose Co., Cleveland. O.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
C0LDWATER TO ELECT
MAYOR AND MARSHAL

COLDWATER, Miss. July 49,. (Spl)-
]. l.. Christy is candidate for mayor
of Coldwater, and A. Y. Gillespie is
| candidate for town marshal. Both are
successful business men, and are re-
ceiving assurances Of support.
Mayor Wooten and Town Marshal
Daily have not yet announced for re-
election, but they are expected to do
so within a few days. All candidates
must place their names with the chair
| man of the executive committee by Aug.
3. The election will be held Aug. "a.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Beauty

RTlE choose our large stocks Of
NY furniture using the same
W. careful consideration for
beauty of design, that all home
makers should use. Here you will
find complete suites and odd pieces
for your living room, dining room
and bedroom, distinctively beauti-
full, yet constructed to give indef-
mite comfort and enjoyment. Such
furniture quite naturally. causes you to
appreciate and enjoy It more, the longer
you live with it. 1t is the outstanding
feature in beautiful home, and is al
ways the source of much admiration.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
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COLDWATER IN DRAW.

COLDWATER, Miss. July 20. (Spl.)-
The local baseball team played an
eight-inninE tie with Tunica here on
home team making all their runs in
the second inning. The game was
called on account of darkness at the
end of the eighth. as Tunica was late
in arriving. Batteries, for Tunica, Owen
and Parrot, for Coldwater, Mock and
Moore. Mock struck out eleven men
and allowed but few scattered hits,
but errors gave Tunica a chance to tie
the score in the seventh.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
HOLD TWO AFTER
GAMBLERS DEATH

HENDERSON, Ky, July 2S.-Two of
after they held up a gambling game,
resulting in the death of gambler
and wounding of one alleged bandit, are
suspected by police here to be members
of the gang which figured in the re-
cent Chicago payroll holdup.
Charles Anderson, one of the gamblers,
said one of the supposed bandits who
had been watching the game, was
rifling his pockets when he drew a re-
volver and shot and wounded him. A
scuffle followed, and the alleged rob-
bers disappeared. An unidentified man
was found dead from a wound believed
to have been caused by a hammer. Two
of the alleged bandits were captured
but tho three others, including the
wounded one, escaped.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
WOMEN TELL EXPERIENCE
AT BUSINESS MEETING

the general topic for stories Of successes
by women in business and professions
told by speakers at todays sessions Of
the National Federation of Business
and Professional Women's club, in an
nual convention here.
my Story Advertising" was the
subject of an address by Miss Sarah
Jelliffe. of Racine, Wis, the first
speaker on the program. Other MY
story talks We're given by Miss Julia
Alexander. Charlotte, N. G., on Law
and Mrs. Ruth Dohbe, Columbia, 5. c.,
on Public Health.
Agitation for legislation to raise the
school age is urged as a measure to
improve business schools by Miss lone
Duffey, of Omaha, and DR.. Orle Il.
Hatcher, of Richmond, Va.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Ten Additions To
Central Church

There were 10 additions to central
Baptist church Tuesday night and
large audiensces attesndd the services,
which began at 10 a. m. and continued
with only brief intervals, until 10 pm.
Through the evangelistic efforts OF
Warren Collins and Rev. Ben Cox. pastor
OF the church, many conversions are
reported daily and many people have
testified to remarkable cures
DR.. Cox has postponed his western
trip in order that the meeting may
continue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
ANTHRAX EPIDEMIC IS
DECREASING IN OLE MISS

JACKSON, Miss, July %. (spl)--
The epidemic of anthrax among the
cattle of the river and delta counties
Of Mississippi is now under control.
This is the statement of DR.. Hudson
Chadwick, chief inspector of the state
had reports from the infected areas.
DR.. Chadwick believes the outbreaks
will now subsde, he said, unless the
disease is transmitted to some new
section by horse flies, which are said
to be most numerous in the counties
where the disease is reported.
DR.. Chadwick has received reports
Of a violent outbreak in Madison parish
La. opposite Vicksburg, and under
stands the city is to quarantine against
the other side of the river. The out
to be decreasing.
The ANTHRAX followed in the trail of
the high waters
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
NEGRO FLOATER FOUND:
EVIDENCE OF MURDER

HAzLEHURST Miss. July 2S. CSpi)
An unidentified negro was found
floating in Lake Halle. near here, Mon
day afternoon, with wounds near the
throat and head. 1t is evident the ne
gro was killed and his body thrown in
the lake.
one negro has been arrested. who
claims that he had been gaming with
the negro a few days prior 10 finding
the body. From a card the officers be-
lieve that the negro was engaged on
public road construction. The officers
have a clew and are almost certain to
connect another party with the muir
der,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
ARKANSAS RAILROADS
ASK FOR BIG RATE RAISE

IA FORT SMITH, Ark, July 2S.-Dis-
patches from Little Rock late last night
state that petitions were presented To
the state corporation commission by IT.
A, Leland, representing alLthe railroads
increase in Interstate freight rates, eff
fective September l.
The interstate rates would be regu-
lated by increases granted by the In
terstate Commerce commission to the
roads of the country. Thus If an
increase of 40 per cent were granted
by the Interstate commission the in
crease in this state would be only 40
per cent,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
British-Cdnddidn
Vets To Mexico

CALGARY. Alberta, July 2S.-Gen.
Critchley, we'll known in Canadian mill
tary circles, has recruited and taken
into Mexico three battalions of British
and Canadian war veterans to settle
them on a millionaire estate, accord
ing to news received here today. These
settlers, it was stated, are organized
on thorough military basis, including
four fully equipped air squadrons.
Gen. Critchley and his brother. Maj.
II, C. Critchley, both of Calgary, are
in command of the expedition, the ex-
pense of which are being provided for
by the British government with an ap-
preparation of $780, 900 pounds sterling.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
ROTARIANS URGE BOYS
TO ENTERR HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON, Miss, July %. (Spl)-
The rs boys who finished the grammar
school in Jackson last year will be in
terviewed within the next 4S hours by
members of the Rotary club with the
Youngsters to enter high school in
September.
The Rotarians will endeavor to over
come any obstacles, financial and other
wise, which might prevent the boys
from continuing their school course. 1t
tiles that so per cent of the jackson
boys quit school before completion OF
the grammar school.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
TOURS NEGRO SCHOOLS.

JACKSON, Miss, July 2S. (spl)-
DR.. B. c. Caldwell, of New Orleans,
special agent for the Jesnes and Slater
funds, with which negro schools are
built and their maintenance assisted
is in Mississippi for a tour of the
negro county training schools with Prof
Bura Hilbun, supervisor of negro
schools
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28

"T'S quality not quantity that
counts in attractively fur
nishing your home. No mat
ter how many pieces of furniture
you may place in a room, it loses
that atmosphere of charm and at
tractiveness if the furniture lacks
those we'll defined characteristics
of beauty. Some of the most beau
tiful homes are furnished with only
a few pieces of furniture, but each
piece was chosen for its beauty, and
the attractiveness it would lend to
the appearance of the room.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
HOOPER OPENS
r FIGHT AGAINST
JESSE L|TTLETON
Former Governor Favors the
Nomination of ALT Taylor as
Republican Candidate for
Governor.

r6 NEWPORT oRI Tenn; July q. tsglll .5
issued a statement .favoring Hon. All
Taylor, brother Of the late. Senator
governor. The nominee will be Sc
lected in the legalized primary
Gov. Hooper also criticizes Jesse M.
Littleton. of Chattanooga. another as
pi.ant Tor the Republican .gubernator-
ton has never been loyal to the Re-
publican party and that his record
SHOWS that he was lined up with the
LIQUOR element of the Democratic par
" when prohibition was live issue
in state politics.
II am not an aspirant for leader
ship. in state politics and 1 hold no
political or official position that could
enable me to impose my opinion upon
S Srhe irssrvi said former Gov. Hooper in
received letters from all over the state
IN regard to the nomination Of Re-
publican candidate for governor, and
1 prefer to answer them publicly.
:, There is a widely prevalent be-
lief among Republican voters that
they can elect their candidate for gov
ernor next November if they nominate
the right man in August.
1t has been my judgment for. sew
t erSi months that the Republicans
dSI wisely luIB year TO HOtH-
mate farmer for governor. The rea =
sons for this are obvious. Col A. A.
Taylor and Capt. Peck are both farm
ers, but the latter has Withdrawn
from the race in favor of Col Taylor.
All Taylor is so well known as a
silver tongued orator of the hustngs
and platform that many voters in 9th
er sections of the state are not aware
that he is. typical contented and
prosperous farmer.
All Taylor would make a splendid
nominee, and would add lusteI to the
name Of Taylor if elected governor.
character is above reproach, and his
personal integrity has never been
questioned. HIS geniality as man
coupled with present favorable con.
ditions, would win him thousands OF
Democratic votes. Moreover he
would appeal TO the best element
-sworSt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Mile. CORNER (above) and Mile. sernet.

Mile. Germaine CORNER and her
friend, Mile. Anne Marie Bernet, are
the guests in Washington of Mrs.
Thomas Sterling, wife Of the senator
from South Dakota. They are on their
way back to Paris, France, from Ver-
million university, South Dakota, where
they have been taking a post graduate
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
HELM SPEAKS.

At the regular weekly luncheon of
the Kiwanis club at the Hotel Gayoso
Wednesday at noon, John ]. Helm
today
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Our Convenient Payment Plan
Is at Your Disposal

With this system, you can own and enjoy the best
of home furnishings, without depriving yourself OF
any other necessities large initial expenditure
is not necessary, small deposit places any
amount OF this beautiful furniture in your home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Assails Littleton.

'On the other hand. Jesse NJ. Lit
teton would make the weakest can
didate that Republicans could nom
mate. He would be handicapped by
a political record that would make his
deteat foregone conclusion. NY
opinion in this matter is not based on
personal feeling. While Mr.. Littleton
years ! was In state politics, I bear no
personal grudge, because the fight he
made was not directed at me. He was
lighting, the Republican organiza ton,
its candidates, policies, platforms and
administrations. Because he did these
things he is not entitled to the sup
port of any Republican.
Republicans should not easily for
get some things in Mr.. Litteton's rec
ord. without going very much into
detail | mention a few of them.
publicans formed a combination with
an element of Democrats and enacted
an. election law designed to give the
voters OF this state an honest count
OF their ballots. Jesse NJ. Littleton en-
tered into collision with the Patter-
son Democrats and fought the Repub-
ltcan organization at every step In
that legislature
I'm the, legislature of 1911, when the
virtue of this very election law that
Littleton had fought. the Democratic
organization ATTEMPTED to repeal this
law. Again at the behest of the Dem
ocratic organization, Littleton fought
the Republican organization and tried
to repeal the election law.
In the legislature of 1913, another
powerful effort was made by the DEM
ocratic organization to emasculate
New Britain herald., 1920-03-05
NO SERVICE LIKELY
 ON THE SHORE LINE
Connections Company Declines to Have Anything to Do With
 That Trolley Branch.

Hartford. March 5.-The last glin1- nfer of hope that som ething would happen to bring about service on the Shore Line Electric Railway, which fas not been operating it's lines since with the announcement that the Con- necticGt Co.,. which was said to have made an offer to the Shore Line Co. for operating i1ss lines will have nothing whatsoever to do with the Shore Line.
 There is nothing doing in our try ing to operate more lines, we have troubles enough said President Storrs of the Connecticut Co. today. when asked about the report that his company was seeking to operate the Shore Line.
 This means that there will be no trolley service at all along the shore for a. stretch of at least 40 miles, be- tween Flanders Corners, in East Lynne and Stoney Creek, nor between Chester and Old Saybrook.
 There is no hope that the Shore Line will be run under the old ar engagement. R. w. Perkins. receiver for the line said today that he wal ued the lines at what they would bring for junk During 1918 the the rate of 5000 per month. he said
New Britain herald., 1920-03-05
Mayor Offers Proposition to Conn. Light & Power Go.

Mayor Quigley is drawing up a proposition which he will submit to officers of the Connecticut Light ana Power company to substitute for the demand charge" which they have eX- pressed their willingness to drop. A minimum charge will be set and con- sumers will be allowed to use cleo tricity to that amount at the old rate and from that amount on at the new rates if the mayors proposition is accepted The company will rectify all bills charged under the new rates if application is made, officers say.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-05
Rutherford Drops Out.
HIGH SCHOOL CANTATN.
Chorus to Sing "-The Building of the
 Ship On the 2Gth of March.

On March o6th, the High school chorus will sing "The Building of the Ship a cantata taken from Long fellows poem. It is expected to be sung by about 200 voices. under the direction of George E. Matthews with the assistance of Misses Doris Brad ley. and Jean Cochrane, Cha rles Stuhlman and Fred Latham as solo, ists. The chorus has been spending several months preparing the cantata. Tickets will be on sale March 18th and may be obtained from any mem Der of the chorus. The program will be published at later date.
 A dime dance was held in the High school gymnasium this after noon at 4:3G o'clock. Olcott's or chestra played. This is the first 'dime" dance to be held ill several weeks.
 The New Britain High school bas- ketball team will play the team of the Bristol High in Bristol tonight.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-05
CITY ITEMS

Meet me at Henry Morans' and hear the March Victor records.- --adVt
 Walter Ferry was arrested this at- ternoon by Detective Sergeant A. J. RiGhardson on d charge of theft, it being alleged that he stole hay from a barn on Lincoln street belonging to Frank Schardl and r. Alfred Johnson.
 Eastern Millinery Co. now located at. I33 Main street.--,AdVt. ThcmaS J. Smith, who is directing census taking in this district. is con- lined to his home by illness.
 Bargain Week at Besse- Lelan nd s. Advt.
 Councilman William C. Wall of the thirCl ward announced today that he would be out for the nomination again this spring. Mir. Wall is at present on the railroads committee of tho council.
 Mr. and Mrs. Dugald McMiIlan re turned yesterday from d trip to Flor ide,.
 Visit our new store at 133 Main St. Ea stern Millinery Co.-Advt.
 One case of diphtheria on Oak street was quarantined by the board of health today.
 Bargain Week at BesSe- Leland $. - Advt.
 < The firemen were recipients of four Boxes of cigars last night from Proc tof Carr of Russell street. at whose house fire did considerable damage Tuesday night
 Eastern Millinery Co. now located at 133 Main street.--Advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-03-05
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs. Rose TT. Hem.

Funeral services will be held to- ynorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peters church for Mrs. Rose T. Hem. tWidow of Cornelius Henn. whose Heath occurred yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Thomas tranley of 70 Vine street. The de- IoeS sed was about so years af age and la native of New York city. For over Ihalf a, century she has made her home in New Britain. Surviving are live children; George F.. of this city.
 Dr.. Louis D.. of Plainfield, N. J., Mrs Thomas Cranley of this, city. Mrs. |fIlmer Wilbur of this city and Andrew Hem of Hartford. Seven
 andchildren and three great grand
 ldren survive