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Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ASKS P0PE'S AID IN PENETRATING
 2 MILLION MEN
Red Cross at Geneva Sends Communication to
 Vatican

Rome, Jan. Pope Benedict re- gently received a letter from the in ternational committee of the Red Cross at Geneva, urging him to use all his influence to hasten the repa- trfation of 100000 prisoners still in Siberia, who are suffering the gravest priyations The letter was signed by Gustave Ador, former president of Switzerland and now president of the Red Cross committee.
 The pontiff answered that he en- tirely agreed with the sentiments ex- pressed in the letter, and declared the hope that no christian heart would be unresponsive. The pope said he would ask the authorities concerned to CO., operate.
 The Japanese emperor and govern ment have been approached by the pope on the subject, since the only feasible way of repatriating the pris- oners is to assemble them at Vladivo- stok.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
IN NEW YORK WAS
 TRUE TO FORM

New York, Jan. 1.-Celebration of the advent of the New Year continued until dawn in the hotels and restau- rants along the Great White Way" the revelers taking advantage of what they considered the last opportunity to celebrate in the manner traditional to New York. Police and other ob- servers said the crowds which jammed upper Broadway from midnight until nearly morning were equal in size and spirit to those of former years.
 While unnumbered thousands par aded the thoroughfares with all sorts of noise-makers, other thousands, who with foresightedness had pur- chased stocks of wines and liquors be- for July 1, were making merry in the hotels and restaurants. Much of the liquid refreshment was sent in ad- vance by truck and limousine after reservations for the night had been made A heavy profit through cork age" and cooling charges was reap ed.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
NEW YEARS DAY QUIETLY OBSERVED
 AT WASHINGTON
No Formal Celebration At White House Reception
 Held.

Washington, Jan. 1.---New Years Day was being quietly observed here today. In official circles there was the usual round of social functions al- though at the White House there was no formal celebration because of the illness of the president. Secretary of State Lansing and Mrs. Lansing were the hosts at a luncheon for the dtplo- matic corps, and receptions were held by Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Daniels, Secretary of War and Mrs. Baker and Assistant Secretary of War and Mrs. CroweH.
 The New Year received a noisy vel come last night from crowds on the streets, but there were no public or formal celebrations other than the church and home watch parties and balls. The customary watch party at the White House was dispensed with because of President Wilson's condi- ton. Messages to the nation were is- sued by Vice President Marshall and several members of the cabinet In all of which was expressed a note of op- timism for the coming year..
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
FIRE 30 MILES
 IN WIDTH IS
 EXTINCUISHED 600 Acres of Wheat Lost Be- fore Fire Was Under Control

Buenos Aires, Dec. 31.---A fire 30 miles in width which was reported yes terday as ragi~e in the neighborhood of San German, a town on the line between Buenos Aires province and the Pampa territory, has been extin- guished, according to reports received here. Six hundred acres of wheat were destroyed before the fire was under control. It is believed to have been set by agitators.
 The fire at San German is coinci- dent with a continuation of aggres- sion against various parts of Argen- tina notwithstanding predictions that settlements between property owners and harvest hands, already effected or prospective, would end the trouble. A strike of harvest hands has been declared at Chaoabuco, province of Buenos Aires and it has been accom- panied by distribution of circulars threatening to burn crops.
 Two alleged agitators have been killed while resisting arrest.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
PRICE ADVANCES |. LOW PRODUCTION GREAT MENACES
High Priced Labor Refuses to Work Regularly, says
 Report.

Washington, Jan 1----American bus mess feels anxious over what the fu- ture holds, the federal reserve boar1 announced in its review of December business conditions. The continued advance in prices, the reduction in production, and the high cost of liv- ing are regarded as commercial man. aces.
 Although the retail trade showed great activity and wholesalers and manufacturers are piled with orders, the growth in business, the report said, was in terms of dollars and not in production. High priced labor re- fuses to work regularly and demands short hours with the consequent fall ing off in production
 Unc sptainty as to the developments of the next three months is retarding expansion in trade, the report added, as cautious manufacturers were said to be inclined not to commit them selves far into the future.
 Labor unrest showed some abaIe . Inent during the month.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
BAD FIRE WRECKS
 CAFE
Manager Held By Police in Wood Alcohol
 Cases. ALCOHOL FUMES WERE NOTICEABLE

New Haven, Jan. Fire com pletely wrecked the restaurant known as Sabatini's, close by police head quarters, early today after the depar- ture of guests who had watched the dawn of a new year. From Sabatini s have been arrested William Gargiulo, the proprietor, Louis his brother who was manager. and Braggio Trappiano, the bartender, in the probe into the sale of wood alcohol. Harry Vincent, a barber in a shop over the restaurant.
 IS one of the men held by the police al Chicopee; Mass.
 Several explosions followed the dis covery of the blaze by a waiter in a lunch room. For a time the firemen had a task to save the building, which it at the corner of Church and Court streets, with city hall almost adjoin- ing.
 It has been charged that wood al- cohol whiskey has been distributed from Sabatinis the method having been for containers to be left in the bar room to be later called for. When roundup of men concerned in the making and sale of wood alcohol be- gan Vincent and Trappiano were inn mediateIy taken. The former was among the five men released over the state line immediately to Massa- chusetts officers while Trappiano is held in $3,000. Louis Gargiulo is held on a federal warrant charging violation of the prohibition law. The restaurant was well patronize6 l last night with diners who stayed well into the morning hours. Internal rev ! nue men made visits and found no vio. 1 lation of the law.
 | Hire Marshal Perkins who forced
 his way into the building while the 1 fire was in its first stage, says tha, | the odor of burning alcohol was no ticeable- He regards as significan the fact that ten minutes before ap paratus was drawn to a business blocl in Chapel street in which were fount two sepaarte insignificant fires il
 toilet rooms. As bell alarms were re lcently abolished the firemen had t be notified by messenger of the res taurant fire.
 Arrangements for the Leonard-Dun dee match this month were bein made by the Sabatini management 1Much opposition had developed To cally to this event because, while an lnounced here as a boxing match,
 was advertised outside the state as twenty round go ito a decision. Chief of Police Smith is understoo
 to have been asked to look into thi
 as a state law which forbids prize
 fights.
 The building, owned by Louis Sa
 gal, was under lease to Albert | 1 Powell, coal dealer, who was to bu
 it for about $50, 900. Beside a bal Der shop, there were offices on uppe
 floors.
 , A Heub1ins, under other manage , ments, the restaurant was favori1 place for Yale men for twenty veal ) or more, especially groups who fes tured gastronomics as a part of the
 evening courses Reminders of the: , groups of congenia1 spirits were 7 be found in the rooms in the shaI , of a collection of photographs ar t 1 souvenirs of crews and teams. During the war there were sever S l changes in management, and = name and the lease of the presel = management was to expire in a fe s months.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
DR. SCHOTT IS GIVEN FREEDOM ON S8,O0O BONDS
Is Charged With Murder of His Office As
 sistant.

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 1-Christopher G. Schott, local physician, who is charged with the murder of Miss Elizabeth Ford Griffith, his office as sistant, enjoyed freedom today. He was released from jail last night on $S,0O0 bonds provided by friends, pending investigation by a grand jury on January 8.
 Preliminary trial yesterday in po- lice court was confined mostly to hearing testimony of witnesses for the persecution. They testified chiefly to the effect that they saw Dr. Schott emerge from his office about 2:3O o'clock on the afternoon of Decem- Der 24. Coroner Carter has held that Miss Griffith, a former fiancee of Dr Schott, but engaged to be married to- day to Captain George K. Jordan ot the First Division, was killed between and o'clock that afternoon.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ASKS HUSBAND BE ADJUDCED
 IN CONTEMPT
Mrs. Frawley Asserts He Has Failed to Pay
 Alimony

Asking that Francis A. Frawley of this city be adjudged in contempt of court for failure to pay alimony counsel for Ethel Morehouse Frawley of this city will appear before Judge keeler in the Superior court tomorrow morning to argue the wife's motion. The husbands counsel will contest the mother, which Is on the short calen- dar list of the first session of the Jan uary term of court.
 Mrs. Frawley claims that on October 24 last the court ordered F'rawley to pay her alimony of s week pending the trial Of her divorce suit against F'rawley. She alleges the a''-,orv pawn ents are in arrears. Mrs. Fraw- ley is asking for a divorce on the grounds of intolerable cruelty, intem- perance and infidelity. The couple were married June l, 1916.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
POLICY TOWARD REDS WILL BE UNFLINCHINc,
 AGGRESSIVE WARFARE
In Statement Attorney General Palmer Says Department of Justice Will Show No Quarter -75 Per Cent. of Un- rest Traced to Radi- calls.

Washington, Jan. 1-The
 year 1920 will be an "open season" for Bolshevists, anar- Ichists and kindred radicals who
 are in this country with the
 idea of overthrowing the gov
 ernment. In a statement pub
 lished today, Attorney General Palmer announced that the
 policy of the Department of Justice in dealing with the ''red' menace during the com
 ing year will be one of "un- flinching, persistent and az
 gressive warfare" against this
 class of offenders.
 No quarter will be shown, he de- clared, and every movement aimed at the government. no matter how it Is 1 cloaked, will be dealt with sternly. The attorney general declared tha. ] agents of the department had traced directly to this element 75 per cent. or the unrest in the country. Ac- quaintance with the doctrines of the l reds" MT. Palmer said. was the most forcible method of ending their activities.
 1 He urged the American people in 1 the interest of law and order, peace and happiness, and the maintenance l of national soEdary to study the full meaning of the radical idea and to l counteract it through the teaching of
 Americanism in the press. the church,
 the school and labor organizations. 1 The Bolshevist movement does not | represent the radicalism of progress MT Palmer declared, but introduces | dictatorships by force and violance 1 and is distinctly a criminal and dis honest scheme instead of a movement l of liberty loving persons.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
WELCOMED NEW YEAR SHOOTING
 OFF REVOLVER

Believing that New Years eve was celebrated in America in the same manner that it is in Italy, namely by the discharge of firearms Mrs. Lena Mobolio, of 1263 North avenue last night welcomed the New Year with a fusilade of revolve> shots. A police man who was passing the Mobolio residence at the time entered the house and placed the woman under arrest.
 In the City court this morning, Mrs. Mobolio stated that she found the re- volver and cartridges in a closet of her home, where they had been left by a former tenant. She loaded the weapon last night, and at midnight discharged the gun out of a second story window. She was fined $25 for her little celebration.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
GET SUMMONS FOR RETURN OF
 MISS SUMMIT Girl Whose Story Caused Implication of Room
 mate.

Mount Clemens, Mich, Jan. IA summons was issued today for the return here of Miss Gladys Summit, of Battle Creek, whose story to au- thorities duplicating her room mate. Mrs. Cecil Vester. caused a warrant to be issued for the latter charging complicity in the murder of J. Stan ley Brown. Miss Summit is being recalled, it was announced, as a wit ness at the hearing to be given Mrs. Vester on Saturday, the accused wom- an having been arraigned late yes terday and entering a plea of not guilty.
 Lloyd Provost, cousin of the slain mans widow, who has several times been questioned by the authorities was taken into custody this morning No charge has been made agains, him, the officers said, but he will be questioned again as the result of fur. ther information obtained particu. larly that given by Mrs. Vester.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
THIRTY-FIvE UNDER ARREST WHO SOLD
 POISONED WHISkEY
Death Toll in State Was 17-Increased By But One Since Saturday. Authorities Awaiting Result of New Years Celebrations in Coun- try.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. l. The New Year found 35 men under arrest in Connecticut as a result of the investigation of federal, state and city officials into the wave of fatalities and illness caused by drinking poi son whiskey. The death toll in the state was 1T, having been increased by but one since last Saturday.
 throughout the country today grave 1y awaited reports from New Years eve revels for confirmation or refuta- ton of their predictions that the wave of deaths from wood alcoho poisoning which took 8 toll of ap, proxinately 26 lives during the Christmas holidays, would be re peated.
 Early today there was slight evi dence that celebrat tors of the Nev Year had not profted by knowledg gained of the effects of the drinking outlawed liquor. The more pessimisti OfnC1aIS pointed out, however, that probably would require a full day fo the serious consequences generally t become apparent
 Chfcopee, Mass, and the Connect cut valley with fifty deaths today stil led in all localities that suffered iron Christmas death flood of fake whis key. In Chicago 32 deaths attribut able to wood alcohol poisoning ha occurred since December 1, accordin to Peter M. Hoffman. Cook Count Coroner.
 Fully awakened to the dangers c consuming the poisonous beverag city, state and federal officers fror New ork to San Francisco today wer directing their efforts toward elimi mating sales of the liquid. Severe states attorneys announced their inter tion to ask for death penalties for yer dors of the poison if murder indict ments were obtained.
 In New York, San Francisco, Oh cago, Memphis, Tenn, New Havel Conn. and a number of other oitit alleged sellers of the poisonous hquo were under arrest.
 Whiskey substitutes intendad fc New Years celelbrators at San Frar cisco contained crude oil, enfbalmir fluid, oil of peppermint and oil of ca mine, chemical analyses revealed.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ELEVATOR DROPS FROM TOP STORY
 MAN BREAKS RIBS

When a contractors hoisting ele- vator dropped from the top story Of the new Bryant Electric plant on Bostwick avenue, Thomas Semby, 3S, of 7S6 Maplewood avenue, employed by the William Martin & Son Con- struction Co.,, sustained a possible fracture of two ribs on his left side
 According to the report of the emergency hospital physicians, Sem by says that the operators dropped the elevator so hard that it rebound ed and he was thrown off. He was left at the plant.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
SUPPRESSION OF
 IRISH PAPER IS
 STILL IN FORCE

Dublin, Jan. 1-The suppression of the "Freeman's Journal" which was ordered suspended for publication of an article adjudged contrary to po- lice discipline, is still maintained, having lasted more than a fortnight. This is the longest period any news paper has been penalized, even dur. ing the war.
 Inquiries at Dublin Castle have failed to bring forth information as to when the newspaper is likely to be allowed to resume publication.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
FOUND WIFE
 IN BEDROOM
 OF BOARDER

His suspicious aroused because he found his wife hiding in a closet in a boaraer's bed room when he return ed to his home yesterday afternoon, Louis Gottlieh of 57 Cherry street as saulted the woman and then went out and started to "liquor up." Furthe CT argument ensued when the husband returned home last night, and he was finally arrested upon the complaint of his wife. Gottlieb was arraigned in the City court this morning, charged with assault, and judgment was sus- pended by Judge Frederh A. Bart lett.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ARMED FORCES OF GERMANY ARE NEARLY MILLION

London, Jan. 1.-Germany's armed forces are estimated by the British War Office to total close to a million men. These are divided into the reg ular army of 400, 900, the land forces of the regular navy 12,000; the armed constabulary forty to fifty thousand; the temporary volunteers or regular army reserves 15O,OO0 to 100000; civic guards 100000 to 100000.
 The figures with regard to the last named branches are rough estimates the exact totals being unknown.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
TWO ARRESTED FOR STEALING
 AUTOMOBILES

Arrested last night in connection with the theft of automobiles belong ing to W. II. Kinks of 517 Washing ton avenue and W. D. Blatz of Lals- rel avenue, William Poach, of 6; Kings Highway and Fred Douglas Of 424 Lafayette street were arraigned in the city court this morning The cases were continued until Saturday, and bonds were fixed at $500 for each. man. 4
 Poach was arrested some time az on similar charge. He was to hs committed to the reforplatory. bly, ;he sentance wac suspended at he last moment. Last nights are
 were made by Detectives Derrick L. -~-it--
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
FORMULATING A SERUM TO FIGHT
 YELLOW FEVER

St. T ouis, Jan. 1-Science has not discovered a prev eutive of epid eric disease hut a serum is being fo, ,.nu- lated that may eradicate yellow fever. according to delegates attending the convention of American Assoc:ation for the Advancement of Science, in session here.
 Delegates warned against inffuen- ga, spinal meningitis and infantile paralysis. These diseases have not been wiped out, but are having "a recess delegates asserted.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
1920 "OPEN SEASON. FOR ALL BOISHEVISTS
S0vIETS TO BE
 IN AUTHORITY ALL OVER WORLD

London, Jan. IA soviet wire- less message received from Mos COW today flashes new years greetings to the world. The message, after celebrating 1919 as a year of victory for the so- viets, says:
 In 1920, we shall attain a victorious end to civil war. Siberia, the Ukraine, the Don re- zion and the Caucasus desire so- viets. There will also be soyiets at Berlin, Washington, Paris and London: Soviet authority will be supreme throughout the world"
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
TEST FOR WOOD
 ALCOHOL WITH A HOT COPPER WIRE

Here is wood alcohol test tha nay keep down Prohibition mortality figures:
 Open tn ebottle as usual. Heat one end of 8 piece of copper wire until it is red hot, then in sert and withdraw it quickly from the liquid. If the wire gives forth an odor of formaIdehyde, cork up the bottle and call off the party. If the wire smells like whiskey, or whatever wholesome beverage the bottle may contain why, it's a Happy New Year.
 FormaLdehyde is a colorless gas, used as a disinfectant, and antiseptic by solution in water. It gives forth pungent odor.- You can't mistake it.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
GOLDBERGS ARRAIGNED.

Morris Goldberg and his mother, Mrs E. T. Goldberg, of 155 Oak street, and Morris Nudelmar, a tailor of 264 Madison avenue, who engaged in a lively encounter in Nudelman' s tailor shop yesterday morning, were arraigned in the City Court today charged with breach of the peace and assault The cases were continued until Saturday, and bonds were fixed at S100.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
DIVORCE SUIT FILED.

Papers have been filed in the Su- perior court in divorce proceedings started by Morris E. Steckles of this city against Minnie Steck1es of this city. Desertion on December 5, 1895, is alleged. The couple were married January 6, 1892. The suit is return able to the January term of court.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

New York, Jan. Twenty iES, members of the crew Of the Ameri- can ship, Kerwood, which was sunk by mine off Terschelling. Holland, Dec. 1, arrived here today on the transport Edelly1l. The Kerwood was bound from New York to Ham burg whan spnk
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

Ameda Correnty, the Norwalk jit- newman who was arrested here yeSter- day morning for operating jitney bus without a permit or registration card, was arraigned in the City Court this morning, and the case was nolled upon the payment of costs.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
Tvo sCHOONERS ASHORE.

Boston, Jan. 1-The schooners Mary E. Olys and Charles, H. Trickey are ashore at Goat Island, off Cape Port Poise, Maine, and in need of as sistance, according to messages re- ceived at coast guard headquarters here today. The cutter Ossipee was dispatched to their aid.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

Among the people who are getting the grip are the Reds, and the symp- toms are felt in the back of the coat collar and the slack of the trousers.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

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Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

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 THAT'S WORTH P R I N T I E G
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16

permit it to rest on the bottom. Even
though it may have a little electricity,
and succeeded in getting under water,
it cannot stay there long. for its cleo
trio power will soon be used up, and
therefore. it is soon faced with the al
tentative Of coming to the surface
and surrendering. or Of being de-
stroyed. The success OF the submarine,
indeed its very existence, depends upon
the vessel spending the largest possible
part of it's time upon the surface, keep
ing its full supply Of electric power
constantly in reserve, so that it may
be able to dive at moments notice
and to remain under the water for
the maximum period.
Germans Safe on the Surface.
This purely mechanical limitation
explains why the German submarine
was not a submarine in the popularity
accepted meaning of that term. Yet
the fact that this vessel remained for
the greater part Of its existence on the
surface was no particular disadvan-
tage. so long as it was called upon to
contend only with surface vessels.
Even with the larger part Of its decks
exposed the U-boat was a compare
lively small object on the vast expanse
of the sea. I have already made clear
the great disadvantage under which
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-16

destroyers and other patrolling vessels
labored in their attempts to hunt" this
type OF enemy. A destroyer. small as
1t Is, was an immensely larger object
than the underwater boat, and the con-
sequence was that the lookout on a
submarine. proceeding along the sur
face, could detect the patrolling ves-
sci long before it could be observed
itself. All the submarine has to do
therefore, whenever the destroyer APP
peared on the horizon, was to seek
safety under water, remain there until
its pursuer had passed out of sight. and
then rise again and resume its opera
tons.
Before the adoption of the convoy
system, when the Allied navies were
depending chiefly upon the patrol
that is. sending destroyers and other
surface craft out upon the high seas
to hunt for the enemy-the enemy
submarines frequently operated in the
same areas as the patrol vessels,
and were only occasionally incon-
venienced by having to keep under the
water to conceal their presence. But
let us imagine that the destroyer, in
addition to its depth charges, its tor
pedoes. its guns, and its ability to
ram. had still another quality. Sup
pose, for moment. that like the SUBJ