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New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
BARCELO DENIES
 RElLY'S CHARGE.
Brands as False Statements That
 Porto Rico Will SeCede

Washington, Dec. 19--Porto Rico is not planning to "secede" from the United States and her political lead CTS are not dictators or plotters seek ing to undermine the authority of the federal government, says Antonio R Barcelo, president of the island sen ate, speaking for the Porto Rican commission in Wa shington, of which he is a member, in public statement here in answer to recent charges by mem bers of the administration of Governor F. Mont Kelly.
 Calls Him Dictator
 "One of the reasons advanced by Governor Kelly in justification for hls hostility toward the majority party.' says the statement Ifs that the very predominance of that party in the island is such as to exercise a pernl cious influence upon all efforts for a good government; and that it's leader, MT. Barcelo has developed in to a dictator who is using his great power to thwart the benefcient ef- forts of the governor
 Want Self Government
 "The members of the commission
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

that has been sent to Washington from Porto Rico to prefer charges looking 70 the removal of the gover- nor unanim ously refute this charge. They claim that the uniOnist party is primarily patriotic league. Tn it's ranks are to be found conserva tive and radical clements who find a com mon meeting ground in the party's ideal of self-g government They claim it will enable their people to prove their capacity for government and at the same time 10 assume all the ob- legations that go with the exercise of government.
 Has Respect Of Islanders
 Such a patriotic organization they claim has naturally obtained the sup port of the great majority of self respecting and patriotic islanders This has been repeatedly shown by ever they have appealed to the yer dict of the ballot The commission, on the other hand characterize the membership of the minor political parties which oppose the unionists as being divided into two classes; first, luOSI WllO NOull De tblltul to atr Porto Rico play a servile part, and secondly, those, who by lowing to a strong power centered in the gover- nor would be willing to surrender the public control of the island if they would be benefited thereby"
 Governor To Blame
 Under the terms of the organic act as presently amended" continues the statement, "it must be apparent that if anything approaching a dictator ship exists on the island it arises from the acts of the governor himself and q small circle of politicians who have been directing his policy. It is ridiculous to accuse the unionists party CT MT. Barcelo, its leader, or dictatorship for they have exercised no powers other than those granted by the organic act and ratified and indorsed by the people who elected them as representatives.
 Display High Efficiency
 Fortunately. the officials confirm ed by the senate under the new or ganc act have shown efficiency, hon esty and capacity and the general as- sembly has accomplished great and truly constructive work in the social and economic reforms they have placed upon the statute books. There are few states in the union that would lay claim to 2 higher standard than that displayed by the island leg islature. This may be verified by the annual report of the governor which is in turn made a part of the annual report of the secretary of war to the president
 Powers Of Governor
 The powers of the governor as provided under the Foraker act, in
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

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 New type windshield, hinged at top and bottom. Windshield visor. Windshield wiper. Rear vision mirror. O
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

"The members of the commission
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
LEGION 10 CARE
 FOR EX- SOLDIERS
Fighters Will Not Be Forgotten
 Christmas

Indianapolis. Inc, Dec 19-Dis- abled veterans and their dependents in every community in the United States will be cared for Christmas day by American Legion members, according to plans announced today by national headquarters of the eX-service men s organization.
 Visits to the homes of sick and wounded eX-service men and to the families will be made by the Legion naires and special committees will take care of the men still in hospitals. Entertainments and presents will be provided for the incapacitated veter- ans
 In connection with the Christmas visits, Legion investigators will obtain information in regard to striking cases .of neglect of the disa bled and their families, following which action the members of the local posts will take up the claims of these men with the government and will assist their families in getting proper care.
 Information in regard to the loca- ton of disabled men will be ascer- tained through Legion post meetings, the Red Cross. local medical organi- zations county and city officials. and, if necessary, through house to- house work by Legion committees.
 This is not a charity affair" said Hantord MacNider. National Com mander of the Legion Tt is the Christmas thought of one ex-service man for another who would expect his buddies to remember him if the positions were reversed It does not matter whether the disabled lad is q Legion man or not; it is 9 Christmas greeting between ex-seryice men"
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New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
GIANTS GOING WEST
New York Nationals Will Train In
 California In 1928.

San Francisco, Dec. is--Announce- ment that the New York Giants will train in California In 1923 was made by Dr. Charles II struh, president of the San Francisco club Of the Paeihc coast baseball league. Strub return cd last week from the east
 BefoTe Dr, Strub left New York he was authorized to select a California training site for the worlds cham pions. |
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

Cord tires, non-skid front and rear; {; Ska inch.
 Disc wheels dcrnountable at hub and rim, or wood artillery wheels, optional without extra cost. Unusually long springs promote comfort, tire economy, roadability. Aenlite fabrication. Drum type head lamps and cow1 lamps, nickel trimmed. Non glare lenses.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

We cash Christmas Checks - The Big Store, Raphae's Dept Store.- advt.
The herald., 1921-04-14
NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA THURSDAY, APRIL IA, 1921
Weddings of New
Orleans Folks
WEST SIDE COUPLES WHO EN-.
TERED THE STATE OF MAT
RIMONY DURING WEEK.
DARDEN-HEARD.

Sunday morning at the Methodist
parsonage in Algiers. the residence
Of Rev. c C. Weir. 236 Olivier St.
Miss Courtney Heard and j. E. Oar
den We're married in the presence OF
relatives and friends from Avoyelles
and TerrebOnne parishes, where the
popular young couple are we'll known.
Mr.. Darden is assistant manager Of
the Bonner Lumber Company. He
is son of the late VIM. r. Darden
and a nephew of Captain Eugene c.
Taylor of Franklin and of Robert
s. Taylot and Mrs. G. f. ellis of
New Orleans. The bride is the daugh
ter of the late T. ]. Heard of AvOy-
Giles parish, who was prominent in
business and Masonic circles, having
been the grand high priest of the
grand chapter, Royal Arch Masons of
Louisiana. She is the niece of Mrs.
{. c. Weir and a granddaughter of
John Ewell, and is one of the we'll
known school teachers of louisiana.
being at present principal of the
school at Bonner, La.
The herald., 1921-04-14
ALGIERS HAS
A TRAFFIC COP
WILL DIRECT TRAFFIC AT NOR
GAN STREET FERRY
LANDING.

At the solicitation of The Herald
Commissioner of Public Safety Stan
ley Ray caused an investigation to
be made of traffic conditions in and
about the Morgan street ferry land
ings.
Commissioner Ray sent Captain
Casey, the immaculate director of
al New Orleans traffic, to Algiers
last Thursday, and after his person.
al inspection of conditions at this
point, issued orders for the placing
of an officer at this point to aid in
preventing congestion. AS is well
known to all West Side people, and
others who have occasion to use the
Canal street ferries, traffic conditions
there have been in a bad way for
some time, and that accidents have
not resulted is nothing short af mi
raculous. 1t is understood that the
officer will be on the job regularly
throughout the day. Heretofore
Sergeant Grips has looked after
traffic at the worst periods, with
good results, but with AN officer
stationed there at all times condi-
lions will be much improved.
The herald., 1921-04-14
ADOLPH MEYER.

Last Tuesday afternoon at 3:15
O'Clock all the pupils of the sixth
grade met near the school. Accom-
panied by the teacher, Miss Moffet,
they proceeded to the cemetery ia
pay their tribute of love to their de-
ceased classmate, Melvin Sullivan,
who had been called, to his eternal
reward during the previous week.
Each pupil carried a bouquet of
choicest flowers and tenderly laid
them on the grave. A sad picture
did this group present as they stood
around the grave with uncovered
heads and breathed a prayer for their
dear departed classmate. This beau
tiful tribute to the memory of one
of our pupils shows very clearly the
strong love ties that have always
bound our pupils together.
Misses Karr, Killen, Wilson, Gull
lot and Knowles have returned from
Continued on Page 12)
The herald., 1921-04-14
SYSTEMATICALLY.

The wedding OF Miss Alma Luft
TO Mr.. Charles l. Sutherland was
celebrated at Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church by the Rev. w. H.
Hafner on Wednesday evening, April
g, 1921, at $3.50 p. m.
The bridal party entered to the
strains of Mendelsshon's Wedding
March, played by Mrs. F. Macauley.
The bride entered on the arm of
her father. She was becomingly
attired in white georgette, heavily
beaded over white satin, and wore a
hat Of white maline to match. She
carried a bouquet of brides roses
Her attendants were Miss Leona
Feaney, who wore a beautiful cos.
tune of pink crepe de chine.
Miss Loretta Bunel. who was
charmingly gowned in pink geor
gette, and both wore pink hats, the
brims were of pink moline, trimmed
with tiny rosebuds, with bands of
pink ribbon to form the crowns.
They both carried pink carnations.
The groom had as his attendants.
Mr.. William Sutherland and John
lranchina. During the signing of
the register, Mrs. H. w. Dietrich
sang 20, Promise Me-
The church was beautifully deco
rated with palms and ferns. After
the ceremony a reception was held
az the home of the brides sister.
Mrs. Chas. Adams.
They were the recipients of some
very beautiful and costly presents.
The young couple are at home TO
their many friends, at No. 527 Sc
gum st.
The herald., 1921-04-14
ERIN RECOGNITION MEETING
HELD in ALGIERS,

General A. B. Booth, state presi-
dent of the American Association for
the Recognition Of the Irish Repub-
lie, was the principal speaker Tues
day night at meeting in H. N. G.
c. Hall, at which a special appeal
was made to citizens of Algiers to
Join the association.
"To recognize republics is the es-
sence of Americanism," says General
Booth, land Ireland, always Ameri-
cas- friend, but be recognized to up
hold the best traditions and estab-
lished policy of the United States"
M. j. Cousins, Southern organizer
for the Association, in an appeal for
members explained that the organi-
cation is not an Irish Society, but an
association of American citizens,
men and women, and non-secterian.
Mr.. Cousins expects to read a dis
patch from committee of women
investigating conditions in Ireland,
and dealing with recent atrocities by
the British Troops of Occupation. 1t
Is planned to adopt a resolution to
be sent to President Harding and
Congress, urging recognition of the
Irish Republic.
The herald., 1921-04-14
ALGIERS WILL NOT
BE DIVORCED

The Chauff ordinance has been
killed, which means that the Missis-
sippi river will not form the divid-
ing line between the parishes, and
more to our Interest, that Algiers
will remain a part of New Orleans.
Since the subject of the ordinance
of DR.. L. d. Chauff, of Garyville,
has come up, the possibility that
Algiers should become an indepen-
dent city, neither helped nor hinder
ed by her connection with New Or
leans, has been the subject of much
discussion. Algiers has argued and
speculated both for and against the
proposed 90 ordinance. Ex-mayor
Behrman, a member of the Consti-
tutional Convention, opposed the
measure and gave very good argu-
ment in his stand.
The subject was brought to close
Friday, when the whole scheme for
parish divisions was killed in NUM-
cipal and parochial affairs commit
tee, and the Chauff ordinance was
reported unfavorably.
Algiers will not be divorced.
The herald., 1921-04-14
McDONOGH NO. 4.

The regular monthly meeting of
the McDonogh No. 4 Cooperative
Club was held on Wednesday, April
8. In the absence of the president,
Mrs. Yalets presided. Final arrange
ments for the dance to be held on
April were made.
Miss Van Denberg, our music SUI
pervisor, was with us on Wednesday
and Thursday.
On Tuesday, April 5, boys of the
eighth A and B wrote essays on
Colonel Charles Didier Dreux for the
contest conducted by the U. d. C.
The following boys compositions
were selected: William LIE Blanc,
John Curran, James Carter, Clifford
Angelo and Curtis Brakeman.
The dance given by our Co-Opera-
tive Club on Saturdaysnight was a
decided success. A very large crowd
attended, and the usual large amount
was realized. The club wishes to
thank all of those who worked so
ardently to make the affair a success.
A medicine cabinet was installed
in our dressing room by the Hewlett
Linen Co., 21S-22O Saratoga. street.
For The sum of 25 cents a week this
company is to furnish us with soap
and clean towels.
Miss Voegtlin's class is to be con-
graduated upon their success in SELL
ing the largest number of tickets for
our dance.
The herald., 1921-04-14
NICKLAUS-BRODTMAN.

The marriage of Mr.. Roy Nick
laus to Miss Verena Brodtman was
celebrated on Wednesday, April 6,
at the church of the Holy Name of
Mary, Rev. Father McGrath offciat-
ing
The bride, who was given away
by her father, wore a gown of ivory
taffeta, and net with hat to match.
She carried a boquet of lilies of the
valley and carnations.
Her attendant, Miss Imelda Nick
laus, wore dress of ivory taffeta
with hat to match.
The groom had as his attendant
Mr.. Daniel Knowles.
A reception was held afterwards
at the home of his father.
The young couple received many
handsome and costly presents. They
left for the Gulf Coast. They will
reside in Lavergne Street.
The herald., 1921-04-14
GUS GRETZNER DEAD.

Gus Gretzner, who until late years
was one of the prominent clothiers
of the city, conducting his business
at S26 Poydras street, died at his
home, 2S14 Carrollton avenue, last
Thursday. Due to i'll health, Mr..
Gretzner had been confined to his
home for many months, and a short
time ago had disposed of his bust
ness. Mr.. Gretzner was a native of
New Orleans, and was a member of
the Elks, Woodmen of the World,
Pythians. Young Mems Hebrew Asso-
citation, Jewish Orphans Home, and
was noted for his many charities.
He7fs survived, by his widow,
daughter Alice. and two sisters, Mes
danes L. Diamond and Otto M. Levy.
The herald., 1921-04-14
AIR RIFLES, TOY PISTOLS
TABOO.

Following report of five cases of
blindness or permanent eye injury
caused by air rifles, Commissioner of
Public Safety Stanley Ray has or
dered Superintendent of Police Mo
lony to rigidly enforce the city or
dinances regarding the possession
and use of air rifles, toy pistols,
"nigger shooters" and fire crackers
in New Orleans Judge Andrew
Wilson of the Juvenile court, had
stated. that dealers were violating
the law in selling these instruments
of injury to small boys, and then,
too the boys themselves are liable
to prosecution in the Juvenile court
1t is to be hoped that it will be un-
necessary to chronicle more acct
dents of this nature.
The herald., 1921-04-14
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

On Sunday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
H. N. Henley, of 622 Seguin street,
entertained at miscellaneous shower
in honor of Miss Julia Byrnes, whose
marriage to Mr.. Albert Zatarin will
take place June Is. The house was
beautifully decorated in white and
green ribbon. The table was also
decorated in the same colors. A
wedding cake and cut class basket
filled with flowers were upon the
table.
The gifts were carried in a large
white basket to the bride-elect by a
young bride and groom. Little Edna
Peterson was the bride. She wore'
a white silk dress and white slippers.
She also wore cape-effect veil and
orange blossoms.
Little Harry Wagner, Jr.. acted as
the groom. He wore full-dress suit.
Miss Byrnes received many hand
some and costly gifts.
The herald., 1921-04-14
BOY GIVES CAKE
TO H0STITAL TOTS
TO CHEER LITTLE
SUFFERERS

Washington early in life gained
fame in the cherry tree episode.
o. j. Trappey, Jr., 10 years old,
equalled Washington's honesty in
the measure of his generosity. He
won a cake-the sort of a cake a
boy dreams about, four feet in di-
ameter, with layer after layer of
tempting sweets-and turned il
down. Said he could not eat it in
satisfaction, knowing the sick boys
and girls at Charity Hospital had
never seen such cake. They should
have it. He directed that it be de-
livered to the hospital.
The cake was one of seventy-nine
given away Saturday at the seventy
ninth anniversary of the D. H. Hol-
mes Store. 1t was not only the first,
but the largest cake given away. 1t
weighed SO pounds More than 49,
600 children signed cards for the
big drawing.
The winner is the son of DR.. O..
j. Trappey, one of the local dentists.
He had accompanied his father on
many trips of mercy to the Charity
Hospital. He looked upon the rows
of little white beds, each with it's
patient sufferer.
It'll make 'em feel kinda good,
to get the biggest cake in the whole
BUNCH he said, in refusing the mon
ster sweet. Il guess they never saw
as big a cake. l never did either"
He did not reconsider, although
the cake was exhibited in all it's.
glory, with its tasty layers and thick
coating. 1t was topped off with 70
The boy was not tempted.
He admitted it ought to taste good,
but"
He motioned it away.
It'll make 'em perty good to get
it." he repeated. -.
And il did
The herald., 1921-04-14
pp0BE AT NAVAL
!. STATION SOUGHT
r,cp1oyEs SAY FORCE Is AT
WORK TO HURT NAVAL
BASE.

Moved by the declared belief that
- saems TO be, either within or
r;tbout the Naval Station, some force
,n;r,;caI 10 the station, which is de-
.,-;ous of reducing it to such a con-
s;t;on as might invite its closing, the
mscbanical employees of the station
have adopted resolutions protesting
.gaipst what they term this slow
hut steady and sure strangulation of
ant eity's most attractive, profitable
md productive governmental ac-
tivity." .
Ube resolutions say it appears that
the continued reduction OF the force
., the New Orleans Naval Station
.esms 10 indicate reduction of the
station itself TO a position of minor
,mnortance soon. II is pointed out
the present organization there is the
result of years of careful selection
Of employees and development of eff
f,dency, and has brought the station
nm 10 a point where II ranks second
10 one in the efficiency of person
mel and facilities offered to vessels
of both the navy and of commerce.
Private Interests Get Work.
II is charged that Notwithstanding
estimates of the naval station for
repairs to government vessels have
been the lowest, the work has been
given to private enterprises. The
resolution declares should such a
force actually exist, and should it
succeed, one of the principal assets
Of this port will be eliminated.
The resolution urges the immedi-
ate institution of an investigation of
the conditions of the naval station,
with view to uncovering the cause
Of such conditions, and, if found un-
favorable, their speedy removal.
Copies of the resolutions signed by
A. ]. Sanarens, chairman, and Louis
J. Kennedy, secretary. were sent to
the secretary of the navy, Governor
John d. Parker; member of the
Louisiana delegation in Washington;
Emile Kuntz, Republican national
Committeeman from Louisiana, Capt. !
G. F. Cooper, commandant of the
station; all labor headquarters at
Washington, national and interna-
tional; Mayor Andrew McShane, the |
Association of Commerce, and the
press.
The herald., 1921-04-14
BEHRMAN URGES PRIMARY
CHANGE IN CONSTITUTION.

Martin Behrman, of New Orleans,
Tuesday afternoon introduced an or
dinance before the constitutional con-
vention radically altering the pres
ent primary election system.
Mr.. Behrman's system Is the par
ish unit system, any candidate re-
ceiving the majority of votes in any
parish being counted. as receiving
the whole vote and the candidate
receiving Che greatest number of
these parish unit votes being de-
clared the nominee of the party.
The system is the same as that
used in national elections, the presi-
dent being elected by states through
their electors.
The herald., 1921-04-14
GYPSY SMITH TO BE HEARD
HERE.

The Ministerial Union of New Or
leans has completed plans to bring
Gypsy Smith, the noted evangelist
of international fame, to this city
in January, 1922. Steps will be
taken soon to organize the program
and provided tabernacle with a seat
ing capacity of 5000 to 5000 peo-
pie. The Ministerial Union is be-
ing aided by a number of laymen.
The preaching of Gypsy Smith is
said to be free from the sensational
and spectacular, and is said to at
tain effect through the intense spir-
itual messages which he delivers.
The herald., 1921-04-14
MISS KRAMdE ENTERTAINS.

On Tuesday evening Miss Marion
Kramme entertained a number of
her friends. Dainty refreshments
were served during the evening and
dancing was INDUCED in until a
late hour. Those participating
were the Misses Marion and Daisy
Kramme, Norma Wheatley, Orville
Henrietta Miller, lucille
Vallette, Messrs. Joseph Philips,
Lesley Mcmahon, Noel Richards, Ed
ward Holton and Mrs. J. v. Kramme.
The herald., 1921-04-14
KINDERGARTEN.

The Belleville Kindergarten
Mothers Club met on last Friday
afternoon, in spite OF the inclement
weather.
Plans for the annual picnic which
will be held next month were dis
cussed, and it is hoped that there
Will be as great a number of chill
dren attending the picnic as the
daily attendance indicates.
The kindergarten children enter
tanned the grade pupils at morning
exercises with dramatization.
These little children entertain at
morning exercises each week.
The herald., 1921-04-14
NEW ORLEANS A CLEANER
CITY,

During the past few weeks there
has been noticed a marked improve
ment in the manner of the collecting
of garbage and refuse, a condition
which is very gratifying. No longer
do we see unsightly and foul smell
ing garbage cans on payements for
days at a time, and Ben Morath, de-
putty commissioner of public prop.
erty, has accomplished this result
with the aid of efficient help. He
states that he has succeeded in re-
ducing the complaints from over
500 day when he assumed charge,
to 8 and 4 day. There are 1913
cars and 400 men on the. job at pres
ent.
The herald., 1921-04-14
GRADUATE NURSE FOOD
INSPECTOR.

New Orleans now has a woman
food inspector, and her duties,
among others, are to be to instruct
walters and Mattresses in New Or
leans restaurants how to keep
clean, sanitary, and the proper handl-
Ing OF food and drinks. Miss Alma
Baum, 1890 Magazine street, a
graduate Of Hotel Dieu nursing class.
Is the instructress. and her appoint
nens was announced Monday by DR..
John Callan, Superintendent of the
Board of Public Health. Miss Baum
assumed her duties at once. 1t will
Oe ner duty to preach cleanliness to
clerks and others handling food
a HuIls' as we'll as inspecting stores
snere such goods are on sale.
The herald., 1921-04-14
SCHOOL BELLS RINGING
NEWSY NOTES FROM THE
SCHOOLS OF AIGIERS.
BELLEVILLE SCHOOL.

a large number of the prettiest
girls of Belleville School have vol
mteered to represent the school in
the great pageant, Women"
Throughout the Ages" which will
take place April 1890 at the Fair
Grounds.
They are rehearsing a minuet and
besides the dainty grace which this
dancing affords the children. they
derive much enjoyment.
Fifteen children from the fourth
and fifth grades are actively pre-
pairing to take part in the music
contest which will take place in the
latter part of this month or the
early part of May.