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Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
Coal Controversy Waits
 Decision Of President

Washington, March 13-The labor controversy in the bituminous coal in- Gs;57stry-which has engaged the atten- tion of the government almost con stantly since the break between em- pIoyer and empIoye in the national strike last fa1l-today is awaiting the personal decision of President Wilson. The commission appointed by him to suggest a settlement having split in it's award, two proposals which have originated from it are before him for consideration.
 The majority report signed by Henry M. Robinson and Rembrandt Peale, representatives respectively Of the House and mine operators, sug- gests an increase in pay of 25 per
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
RICH MAN SPENT WHOLE OF
 LIFE IN SINGLE ROOM

New Hartford, Conn.,, March 1S- Walter Mather Smith, man of wealth and principal owner of the Green wood Cotton Mills, here, who died re- gently was born and always lived in the same room of the homestead in which he died. He never was mar ried-
 One of MT. Smiths nieces was Nel- lie Carter, now Mrs Charles E. Hughes. One of his nephews is Dutch Carter, who was one of YaIe's greatest pitching stars.
 MT. Smith always expressed dis like toward making many changes in the room and was known to fret when the housekeeper would suggest a new wallpaper or a new carpet or other articles. It is the impression hereabouts that few changes vert ever made in the appearance of the room.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19

cent over the scales of 1919, while the minority, signed by John P. White for the miners, recommends estab- liShment of the seven hour day and approximately 35 per cent in crease in wages.
 Both miners and operators are watching the situation closely while at the White House hope was ex- pressed that a consolidated report could yet be drawn out Both reports give a good deal of attention to other issues raised in the strike but the question of the hours of work is considered paramount. Miners go- ing on strike demanded a six hour day and five day week with so per cent. increase in wages.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
Great Dirigible
 Will Be Built
 In Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Mar. 1S.-The worlds largest dirigible will be built at the Philadelphia navy yard. In it a com pany of navy men will attempt flight across the Pacific.
 F'ifty-two draftsnen gave their services to the work of designing the great airship. Work will soon be be- gun on the plane.
 It will be developed along lines similar to the RIA which made the successful transatlantic flight.
 The dirigible vii weigh apout B tons, and will have a carrying capac- ity of 30 tons.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
EDWARDS DOESN'T WANT HIS NAME
 IN PRIMARIES

Springfield, Ills, March 13-A tele- gram from Governor Edward I. Ed wards of New Jersey, asking that his name be left off the Democratic bal lots as a candidate for president at the preferential primaries in Illinois, Tuesday, April IS, was received by Secretary of State Louis L. EInmerson today.
 The request was refused as time for withdrawal has expired.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19

of the speeches. Patriotic songs will Davis, the noted contralto.
 Attorney General Wickersham is now practicinng law in New York city where he is a member of the firm of Cadwalder, Wickersham and Taft.
 Ambassador Gerard is a partner of Attorney Spottswood D. Bowers, formerly of this city. Both speakers were obtained through the efforts of Justice George w. Wheeler who also secured the consent of Governor Hol- comb to preside at the meeting.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
ONE KILLED, II ARE WOUNDED IN
 ITALIAN STRIKE

Rome, March 13-Strikers and Royal Guards clashed at Catania, Sicily and shots have been exchanged. Reports state one striker has been killed and that eleven persons were wounded in the fighting. Of these eight were members of the Royal Guard.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
ITALY READY FOR TOURISTS

Washington, March 13-The Ital- ian government, according to consu- lar advices to the department of commerce, is overlooking nothing in it's plans for smoothing the way to prospective American tourists. A big movement of American sigh htseers, it is held, would go far toward rec tifying the present exchange.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
BOMB EXPLOSION
 KILLS FOUR IN
 SOFIA THEATRE

Zurich, Switzerland, March 13.--- Four persons were killed and twelve injured by the explosion of an infer nal machine in a theatre at Sofia dur ing the course of a conference, ac- corling to advices from the Bu1ga rian capital. It is believed other vic tins are under the ruins. Police au- thorities have made a number of ar rests in connection with the out rage.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
JUDGE COATS DEAD.

New Britain, Conn.,, March 1S- Judge John Coats, 7S, died at his home here this morning after a long illness. He was a referee in the court of Common Pleas and well known in legal circles. He was direct de- scendant of John and Priscilla Alden of Mayfiower fame
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
WOMEN ARRESTED.

Ella Johnson, of 121 High street, and Emma Garnett, of 2S Lumber street, who were arrested last night upon the complaint of Arthur Hutton, of 3S Elias street, were arraigned in the City court this morning charged with theft from person. The cases were continued until March 16, and bonds were fixed at $500. Hutton claims that the women stole s3S from him yesterday.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
POPULATION FIGURES.

Washington, March 13.-Popula- ton statistics for 1920 issued today by the census bureau included:
 Lancaster, Pa, 53,15O, an increase of 5,953 or 12.5 per cent.
 Knoxville, Tenn, 77,S18, an in- crease of 41.472 or TAI per cent.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
STEAL SHOES.

Morris Kirschner of 156 Colorado avenue reported to the police this morning that someone entered his shoe store sometime last night and stole six pairs of shoes valued at $40.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19

to take possession about the middle ot April The consideration in the deal has not been made public.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19
nms Ar 11a YEARs OF AGE

Natchez, Miss, March 1S.-Lydia Robinson, negress. 11S years old died last night. One of her great grand children is fifty years old.
Republican farmer., 1920-03-19

To prevent sleepliness after drink ing coffee at night eat a pickle or lemon to counteract the effect.
The Press., 1920-03-11

thought wise to have the Lords sup per. Instead, it will be observed fol- lowing the sermon of next Sunday morning. The evening B. Y. P. U., meeting will be led by Mrs Fredette. StaffOrdville
 George Moore, who has been spending the winter months with his grandson, Merl Hughes. and family in Springfield, !, Mass returned to his home here last Thursday.
 There will be joint business meeting of the Methodist and Congregational al vestry, Friday evening, at 7.3O o'clock. All mem bers are urged to be present.
 The Ladies Aid society will serve 8 hash supper in the Methodist church vestry this Thursday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. There will be games after the supper Price for adults 30 cents, chil- dren 15 cents.
 The Epworth League will give play in the Congregational vestry, March 18th, entitled "Leave it to Polly," with the following cast of characters Miss Pris- cilIa Kitten, principal, Esther Comins {; Miss Bedelia Kitten, her sister, Mrs. B. Schwander Miss Octavia Harding. in- structor, Emily ochomurka :; Annie, the maid, Blanche Hammer Marion Es- tebrook, Margaret Marcbant Hilda Ma son, Elizabeth VonDeck Lillian Martin, Caroline Stehlick Ina Sinclair, Gertrude Meyer; Vivian Winthrop, Hazel Belcher; ; Mary Ann Meredith, (Polly), Florence White; The Burglar, Blanche Hammer. Admission for adults 25 cents, children under 12 years, 15 cents.
The Press., 1920-03-11
ORGAN VAS ONCE UNDER BAN
tury Ago, Declared It's Playing Contrary to Law.

The organ, as an addition to tn musical service in the Presbyterian church. was under q ban less than d hundred years ago, according to q writer in the Manchester Guardian. re calling the first organ made by .Jnmp. Watt. It was a small chamber organ in form like harmonum, which ht built for his own use. When he moved to Birmingham the organ was left be hind and came into the possession oi the minister and session of St. An dreW's church, Glasgow. Of Wl., Il watt had been member. The instru ment was used for weekly choir prac tlces. but was ShrouIed under green balZe cover on Sundays. as though in disgrace. In 1906 permission to use it was refused by the city council Then one Sunday afternoon, by pre-Hrranye ment, the church attempted to use the organ without the councils consent An organist from neighboring Epis- cOpal church was called in. He played the organ while the last psalm was sung. There was so much excitement over the affair that bitter contro versy followed. The presbytery de- clared it was contrary to law and the constitution of the established church and it was prohibited in all churches and chapels within their bounds Sixty years later St. Andrews church got its first organ peaceably.
The Press., 1920-03-11
Had Gas Mask for Watch.

IT the Germans had had better sense of efficiency and had spent more time on the things that really counted. they might have fared better. For in, stance, many German officers wasted hours hanging on their dugout walls curtains and God Bless Our Home" pictures, which were not at all ap- preciated when they were captured by the allies.
 One careful German soldier had a gas mask made for his watch. This energy was wasted, for the watch is now in America
 The gas mask is simply an outside case-one face of it glass so that the time will show through it-which fastens tightly about the watch and allows nothing to go in or out.
 Of course watch does not need a respirator, nose-clip, mOuthpiece or chemical box. - Popular Mechanics Magazine
The Press., 1920-03-11
AMERICANS WILL BE THERE
Opportunities Offered in Abyssinia Are by No Means Likely to Be Long
 Overlooked.

After his visit to the United States one of the Abyssinian visitors admit ted that he knew now why there were no Americans in Abyssinia. As he had seen him at home, the American, so the stranger from Abyssinia decided, is not given to slow and tedious travel ing. He wants to get about quickly, and Abyssnia, with nothing faster than pack mule, offers no induce ments of rapid transportation. 'That, it seemS," said the Abyssinan. "has kept the American man out of our country. It is too bad We need bridges like yours, we need streets like yours, and we need men like yours to direct the building of them." Commer- cially and industrially. however, the truth probably is that Abyssinia has not been discovered" and when that happens the American man will come and build his own rapid transpOrta- ton. The mere statement that the capital, Addis Abbcba, is a city of some 10000 inhabitants and no rail way connection with the outside world is a tempta ptation.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Press., 1920-03-11
SOMERS

Miss Hazel White of Waterville, Conn.,, is a guest of her uncle, Richard Delaney, in Somersville. Miss Emile c. Bugbee left today for Newton, where she will spend several weeks as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Clarence Moore. Ernest s. Fuller and Benjamin A. Gager returned Monday from a five weeks trip to California. They went by way of New Orleans and returned through Salt Lake City, Grand Canyon and Denver.
 Mrs. Harry L. Burdick returned Tuesday to her home in Chicopee, after spending nearly two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Henry M. Gager Mrs. Gager accompanied her daughter to her home and will remain there for some time.
 out early Monday morning to help in clearing the trolly tracks, taking ex- ample from the citizens of Hazardville, who had a large gang out Sunday. They worked from Scitico to Somers Street, reaching the end of the line shortly after dark.
 Mrs. Chester w. Pomeroy and daughters, Janette and Catherine, have returned from a visit in Newark N. J., where they were guests of their uncle, w. w Smith. Miss Dorothy Smith of Newark returned with them and will spend several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. A. Vail Smith,
The Press., 1920-03-11
TIC CONTROL S?.P.TS CT EVi!
Chinese Have Distinct Object in Erecting Pagodas, and Country
 Is GarIanded With Them.

Chinese payodas are the work of the Buddhist church almost eNcIus;>< ly. The most beautiful specimens are in the YangtSe valley, where pagodaS are the most numerous. Every impnr tant Chinese and Manchuri;n city is garlanded with them. From the waIl< of Pekin a dozen pagOdaS and towers may be counted within the c.tN. and with good glass a half-dozen may be seen rising from the surrounding plain.
 Chinese have appropriated the pa gOda as a counterpOise to evil and use it subject to their rules of geo nancy. At a city in Tung. in the pelin p'ain region in past years visited by earthquakes, there is a promiren! pagOda. which at one time had 1000 bronze bells suspended from it's cor nices, most of which are still iii place The people have this story of it's con, StructiOn:
 A water owl lives underground at this place, and when he shakes his tail it causes earthquakes. Geo mancers located the end of his taii and the pagOda was built on it to ho!d it down. However, they could not To- cate his head. and thus he is still able to wink his eyes, which causes trem- blings of the earth. When his eye lids have been accurately located d second pagoda will be built.
 PagOdaS range in height from 20 to over 200 feet, and are of various shapes. such as round, square, heXaG Onal etc. They always have an odN number of stories. ranging usually from seven to nine. and sometimes With eleven, or even thirteen.
The Press., 1920-03-11
ASHFORD WarrenYilla

Arthur James was in Willimantic on Friday. Robert Fletcher has returned from his New York trip. Mrs. May Weeks has returned to her home in South Ashford. Charles Lawton is working in a machine shop in Willimantic. There are a few cases of measles among the children of this district. Mrs Lizzie Noel has been in Vest ford, caring for the sick, the past week.
 Mail service here has never been so crippled as this winter. Postmas- ter G. o. Balch has had to meet the rural delivery at Mansfield, a number of times.
 We regret to hear that our former town3man, Eli Wood of Gurleyville, has Leen stricken with a shock Mr. Wood has done numerous jobs of painting on local property.
 Some of our neighbors whom the winter caught with an insufficient fuel supply, have resorted to cutting old apple trees and other wood by the highway. Choppers have been unal le to get into the woods this winter.
The Press., 1920-03-11

South Wilmington
 As we have added a fourth chair to our equipment we can accommodate our patrons without the necessity of long waits hereafter.
 The Sanitary Barber Shop. Opp.Depot
 John Richardson, Jr. is confined to the house, having contracted scarlet fever
 Louis Malo of North Andover, Mass. is visiting at the home of his son. MT. Walter Malo.
 Elmer Mathews has been unable to work for the past week, being confined to the house by illness.
 Earl Taylor and wife have returned to Boston, to reside, MT. Taylor hav- ing secured a position there.
 Sunday school will begin at 8 o'clock next Sunday. Preaching ser vice and communion at o'clock.
 Special communication of Uriel lodge next Saturday evening at 73O o'clock. The E. A., degree will be worked.
 Alfred Johnson has severed his connection with the G. Hall Jr. O.. MT. Johnson was employed at the dairy barn.
 The annual meeting of the Willing ton Cemetery association will be held in hall at South Wilmington on Mon day, March 22nd, at D. m Andy Tomasko, who has been a patient at the Johnson hospital at Stafford Springs for the past seven weeks, returned home last Tuesday afternoon, much improved. A leap year social was held inSocial hall on Thursday of last week, under the auspices of the Y. P. s. c. E. There was a fair attendance and a ! very enjoyable evening was had by all 1 present.
The Press., 1920-03-11
HOLLAND

John A Usher has bought William Wilbur's farm in the north part of the | town.
 Mrs Harry R. Bartlett is spending | two weeks at the home of her sister,
 Mrs. Chester Hickman of Arlington, N. J.
 The prayer meeting of the COngre- gational church will be held Thursday | evening at the home of Mrs. Edwin s. Agard
 The state highway between Rock vile, Holland and Wilmington has been made passable for teams but not for autos as yet.
 The high school pupils did not go to Rockville Monday, but A. Esten Clough took them Tuesday with a two horse sled.
 Mrs. Snow, field secretary for the M. E. Home Missionary society, gave very interesting address in the Lee M E., church Thursday evening. Miss Flora Smith, who has been spending several months at the Steele House, has left for Dunn Ellen, N. J., where she will spend some time with cousins.
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton Clough and family are going to move to Holland avenue, on account of it being so diff ficult for MT. Clough to get back and forth to Rockville to his employment
 There were preaching services in tOth the Lee Methodist Church and the Congregations Church Sunday but the attendance was necessarily small owing to the drifts and icy travelling.
 The republican caucus for the pur- pose of selecting delegates to the republican state convention and con- gressional convention will be held at the town hall this Thursday evening at s o'clock.
 The stereopticon lecture given in the Congregational Church Sunday evening was interesting: the pictures portrayed the life of the Pilgrim Forefathers from the time of their leaving the old country, the arrival at Plymouth Rock and portraying some of the hardships they went through the first few years they were in their new home.
 John H. P. Rounds, the local stage driver, between Holland and Rockville, succeeded in getting over to Rockville Saturday morning with the mail but on his return trip with the mail, he got as far as Oscar A. Leonard's where horse and man were so exhausted that Rufus J. Leonard went ahead on horseback, to break out the road, but right at the curve the drifts were so high the horses would not go through MT. Rounds went hack to the home of MT. Leonard and waited until later in the afternoon, when he came over with the mail.
 Word has teen received here of the death of Edwin Bardwell Field of Oakville, formerly of Tolland He was Torn in Allegany, Cal, April "A, 1862, son of George P. and Emily l. Phelps Field. In the early seventies George P. Field and his family moved to Tolland and settled on what is known as Curtis K. Christopher's place. Edwin B. Field has always been interested in the culture of fruit. He held important places with the Hale Brothers in Glastonbury, Barnes Brothers and the Connecticut Valley Fruit Go. The burial was to have cen in the north cemetery on Mon day, but owing to the drifted condi- tiOn of the road the body will be put in vault in New Haven, for one week at least MrField is survived by one brother, Frank Field, of Oakville, Ct. and nieceS and neDheWS
The Press., 1920-03-11
UNION Rock Meadow

Sam Heck, who has been at home two weeks, has returned to his work in Springfield.
 George Bradway is visiting his daughter Mrs. Grace Stanton, in Brimfield, this week.
 Supervisor Wilson of South Wood- stock, visited the school here last Friday, walking over from MT. Thay- CTS in the east part of the town.
The Press., 1920-03-11
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 12 cents a line. For Sale, on easy terms, two cottage houses and building lots on Westford avenue. H. c. Royce, Long meadow. Mass. Tel. River 33S9w. Beginning March l, the price of ice cream will be so cents a quart. College ices will be advanced accord ingly. l.. w. Zelz.
 Eli Parlzeau,
 Stafford Candy Kitchen.
 Ironing wanted, Let us iron your flat work. All work conscientiously done. Prices reasonable, Satisfaction guaranteed. Address Weber, care of Stafford Laundry.
The Press., 1920-03-11

A seeker after knowlcdgc asked the young woman behind the desk of one of Brooklyn's branch public libra; ies for Boswell'S Life of Doctor JonnSull." She catechised him as to what Doctor JOhnSOn'S first name waS-and how did Boswell spell his name and what were his initials. Then she confided with charming smile that she wanted to be sure. "There are so many Doctor Johnsons. you know" was her final comment
The Press., 1920-03-11

An employee of the Century conl- pany was behind inc counter one dny when a rouaIly dressed man entered and asked if any Storic, were wanted The Stran2rf had the appearance of having just come off an cmigrant ship Anything he cared 10 leave would be handed 70 ;ho editors. the clerk told him. The man turned and walked out i: the Century company had lost Robert Louis StrvrnSnn.- William W. Els worth, "A GnlHcn Age of Authors"
The Press., 1920-03-11
COMIOUE THEATRE

QUALITY! QUANTITY and VARIETY THU kSDAY 11th rewelL Victory" Monroe Salisbury patriotic melodrana The left behind him die for acts; also The Smashing Barriers, No 0 'Overpoweed' 18th. (Fox) comedy bank A puton to be
  act
 Marion Davis in The New York; the worlds which has characterized Miss evidence will
  "Sunshine Comedy" by MONDAY, March 15th (odwynl BENNlSON Speedy Meade' Here crowded with fast full of action cowboy of hard lighting Speedy 
 March 16h (Unversal 1edda in the sought who her Mar. in of Miss  afnsh, which
 
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 MATINEE THURSDAY and SATURDAY at 30 P. M.
The Press., 1920-03-11

David Gaudette, who is working in Wales, boards there through the week since there has been so much snow.
The Press., 1920-03-11
WELLINGTON
South WillingtOn

MT. Underwood is taking charge of the outdoor work at the Reed farm until the owner is al le to be about
The Press., 1920-03-11
A FOOT COMFORT EXPERT IS HERE.

This specially trained by Dr. Wm so the famous authority all Foot TrOutI is be the of of og to Grtal rIefo of any kind o Trouble
The Press., 1920-03-11

o BrownB Boarded eg of ewithi hinvisbl hees. Avesm ing
The Press., 1920-03-11

PRICES so SPECIAL, THEY'RE V we have a surplus of Linen Damask Cloth that we offer you these astonishing values S1xSl inches for S12 and $15 each. 9Ox9O inches for $15 and $16.5O each. Pure Linen Irish Satin Table Damask,
 7O-inch width, choice of five patterns,
 $2.75 yard.
The Press., 1920-03-11

'TH ATTENTION. It is only because large sizes, with no napkins to match. Setter make your selection at once. Size S6x90 inches for $12.5O.
 9ox1oS at S15.OO, S16.5O, S1s.oO. Pillow Shams of pure Irish Linen. so-in.
 square, and hemstitched, priced S1.s5
 each.
The evening world., 1920-08-03
ONE-LEGGED MAN
i! SAVED FROM FIRE
Policeman Who Collapsed While
Rescuing Him Also Carried Out
in Jersey CITY.

Michael Mcmahon. forty one. a one
legged man. was helpless from smoke
when fire was discovered early to-day
IN the two-story building at No. 81
Maple Street Jersey Cry.
Policeman John Murphy Of the Com
munipaw Avenue Station found the UNI
conscious man and had reached tSe
lower hallway with him when he. too.
collapsed. Firemen found them. An
ambulance surgeon snid they were no.
seriously hurt.
A small boy who turned in the alarm
became frightened and ran away, and
when flremen came and found no blazo
The evening world., 1920-08-03
"ALEX" HESSE DIES.
was owner of Downtown cafe for
Seventeen Years.

Alex" Hesse. for seventeen years
proprietor OF the cafe at Frankfort and
William Streets. one Of the best known
In downtown New York. Ia dead at his
home. No. 1643 East 18th Street,
Brooklyn. His place was a rendezvous
for newspaper men for many years. II
was closed by the Eighteenth Amend
ment
Alexander Hesse was fifty-four years
old. He is survived by widow and
two sons. Julius and Walter. Funeral
services will be held at the house at 1
p. M. tomorrow.
The evening world., 1920-08-03

New York City. retiring from business
fifteen years ago. lie was an expert
appraiser OF realty, having been cm-
plOyed by large Insurance companies.
Mr.. Norton was a baseball player In tho
The evening world., 1920-08-03

they returned to quarters. A short
time la.er the fnmcA hurst through the
windows ana second alarm was
sounded
The evening world., 1920-08-03
THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, AUaU5r 81 1870.

early CO.'S. member Of the old Ath-
letics. for which team he was catcher.
He Is survived by his wife and his sis.
brooklyn.