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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-03-15
Man Spends Twelve
Years in Bed, Increas-
ing Height Two Inches
Invalid" Who Adopted Mode of Liv-
ing by Own Choice Has Brittle
Bones and Scales on Skin.

After twelve years Of lying in bed
in a London hotel man, otherwise
normal, resents being annoyed with
questions regarding his strange case,
and says there is no reason why he
should explain his lying in bed any
more than any one else should explain
why they get up every morning and
rush about all day
In comfortable financial circum-
stances, the man adopted his strange
mode of living, and now he never
leaves his bed except to go to his bath
every morning while the bed is being
made up and aired. He takes two
meals a day, which are served in bed,
and he has grown nearly two inches
during his II years of rest.
Twelve years ago, when he was
about 40 years old, the stranger, ap-
parently in the best of health, rented
room at the hotel, took to his bed
and has been there ever since. Occa-
sionally his puzzled relatives visit him
and he receives much correspondence.
He has the newspapers sent up to him
daily and orders all new books as they
appear. Once month a barber goes
to the hotel and cuts his hair and
trims his beard.
Naturally the long rest has had its
effect on his body. The doctors say
the. bones have become SO brittle
through inactivity that it would be
necessary for him to move carefully
if he changed his mode of living. His
skin seems normal when the hand is
passed down his arm, but a. reverse
motion reveals rough, scaly surface
which is a recent development and
which the doctors cannot explain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
RELIEF CORPS MEETS.
Birthday Party ON Wednesday and
Farewell Party on Thursday.

The Stanley Woman's Relief Corps
enjoyed a. social Wednesday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Eliza Gay.
Tnehe were~33 of the members pres
ant The occasion was in the nature Of
a birthday celebration, for no less
than six of those present had a birth
day during the past month. The fol-
lowing ladies claimed the honor: Mrs.
Cordelia Keeney, Mrs. Eliza Gay, Mrs.
Marion Hart, Mrs. Frances Goodwin,
Mrs. Charlotte Rackliffe- and Mrs.
Susan Weber. After an afternoon
Of games and funmaking, a delight
full birthday lunch was served.
Thursday afternoon, the members
Of the corps and their friends were
entertained at the home of Mrs. Cora
Starr at a farewell party in honor of
Mrs Cordelia Keeney, who is to spend
the winter in Verm ont. The entertain
ment was as follows: Duet by the
Misses Alice Starr and Helen Brown
! ley, reading by Mrs. Cynthia Brown
| ley, solo by Mrs. Grace Bryan, recita-
| ton by Mrs. Hattie Howell, solo by
Miss Ruby Dixon, piano selection by
Mrs. Kittle Niles, reading by Cora
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
SAVED rs MILES AT SEA
Three Brooklyn Fishermen Are Res
cued From a Disabled Boat

Philadelphia, Oct. 7-Adrift in dis
abled open motorboat, which was being
rapidly swept out to sea, three fisher
men were picked up yesterday twenty
FIVE miles off Fire Island Light, Long
Island. by the liner Nantucket The
men had bailed water all night to keep
their craft afioat. The Nantucket, a
Merchants and Miners passenger
steamer from Boston, locked here this
afternoon.
The three men, Edward D. Young.
Albert r. Tuveri and William F. Tuv-
eri, all of Brooklyn, said they had g
hard twenty-four-hour fight to keer
their disabled boat from being swan D.
ed by the heavy seas. A large pas.
senger vessel passed within 200 yards
of them during the night, unheeding
their frantic Swinging of lanterns ane
cries for help.
The party left the dock at Sleeps
head Bay on Tuesday morning for {
spot about 500 yards off Ambrose Chan
mel light. After a poor days fishing
they said they started back, but befor'
going far the engine went dead. The,
| let go two anchors, but the wind fresh
ened and the strain broke one of tn
| lines at splice and then began tn
| drift seaward that continued until tn
next morning, when the Nantucke
picked them up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
RELIEF SOCIETY
DOES GOOD WORK
tuberculosis Organization Great
Aid to City

Few people in the city of NewsBrlt-
ain realize the work that is done py
The Tuberculosis Relief society. The
work of this organization is DIVIDED
>t.ato FIVE different and distinct groups.
Although a great deal is not hearu
Or the tuberculosis society much good
is being done by it for the benefit OF
The town.
The following shows the work Whlch
il being done by this society:
Observation-Disclosures hygiene and
sanitation in the home which is done
by the nurse when she visits. Inns
means: q Instruction in rooming alon'
b. Isolation of dishes. c. Proper dis
posal of sputurn. d. Rest, proper
food and ventilation. Teaching tuber-
,u1osis from the public health angie
means: a. Danger of mass contact in
lection, especially to young children
y. Infection of adults. c. Reinfection
Of patients.
Beside care given daily to cases who
refuse to enter sanatoria.
Social service. Milk tickets sup
Piled to families where the income
Is not sufficient to procure it, also
siven to patients entering sanatoria.
Rooms are maintained by the So
ciety where a weekly clinic is held fol
1.e purpose Of examining people who
,re willing to come for examination.
Glasses of patients include: a. Ac
i've cases. b. Suspected cases of tu
perculosis. c. Contact families where
tuberculosis is or has been present
This work is done by two physician
sent by the State tuberculosis Com
mission, assisted by local physicians
Fresh Air Camp-Generous cQntri
buttons given by the society toward
lie support of the camp.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
PEDALS ACROSS CHANNEL
British Engineer Uses Unique Craft
Fitted Up Similar to Bicycle Sea-
sick En- Route.

Paris, Oct. 7.-Harold Bigby, an
English motor engineer. has just
crossed the English channel, from
Folkestone to Calais on a bicycle
htted on two large floats with pro-
peller on the fore part Of the machine
driven by rod which in turn was
operated by the pedals. The rider said
that he covered just 80 miles in a
little more than II hours.
Mr.! Bigby was accompanied by a
motorboat on the trip. Desert bling his
ride, he said: "a strong sea was run
ming and a southwest wind blowing
but was much. better off than those
In the boat for the cycle rode the
waves better.
For three. hours r was seasick and
couldn't be fed as the waves pre-
vented the boat from getting close
enough to me. Once I was almost
washed off my seat and frequently ]
was covered with water up to the sad
die OF my machine"
His companions said Mr.. Bigby
alighted from his machine quite fit
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
BEDNER TO ENTER YALE.

Easton, Pa, Oct. 7.-Albert Bed
ner, former star tackle on the Lafay-
cite college football team, will enter
Yale university next week. Bedner
was here yesterday completing ar
rangements for the transfer of his
scholastic credits to the Finance
school of Yale.
Bedner, played on Lafayette three
years, so has another year of col
legiate football While at Lafayette
he won the college heavyweight box
ing and wrestling pionships. He
entered Lafayette from Wilkesbarre
High school.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
GREENBERG NAMED
BY MAN IN COURT
Continued from First Page).

saloon and pays him a weekly wage OF
$25. In the original warrant, made
out by Prosecutor Greenberg, no indi-
viduals are cited, the papers being
made out in John Doe form.
AIling Halts Case.
b Judge B. w. Alling this morning de-
fclined to go into the case of Jonas
Until either he was proved the owner
OF the saloon or it's proprietor was
brought into court and also charged
with violation OF the liquor law.
q According to statements made by
Jonas at the time OF the arrest, Kune
Ereenbere, the father Of Prosecuting
Attorney AlbanS A. Greenberg, Is the
proprietor - htrs<SAA~SA
$25 a week as bartender.
After Defense Counsel William M.
53reenstein had told the court this
morning that. he could not state with
degree OF positiveness that Jonas was
actually the proprietor Of the saloon,
Judge Alling remarked:
Judge Issues Order.
II want the others of this this place
brought In, no matter who they may
be. 1t has been ordered and under
ttood in this court that the owners
will be brought in. If this man Jonas
is actually the proprietor, then all is
well and good However, it is not the
province Of this court to look into the
matter ~
Prosecutor Joseph @. Woods, whQ
handled the states case this morning
In the absence OF Prosecutor Green
oerg, motioned that the case be con-
tinued until tomorrow morning. Judge
Alling ordered the continuance.
Denies Fathers Ownership.
Prosecutor Greenberg, intervieyei
1t his ONCE this morning, stated posi-
lively that the place had been Lease
by his father to another man last De
rember, and since that time he ha
had no active part in its conduct
Asked il he had planned to order fur
ther arrests in the case, Mr.. Green
oerg said the matter was IN the hand
Of Prosecutor Woods. He expressed
belief that his father would be re
1uested to appear in court tomorrow
morning to refute the statement o
Jonas that he was an employe o
Ireenberg with weekly wage.
Detective Sergeant William c. Hart
who conducted the raid In compan
With Policeman Thomas Feeney, re
ported the finding Of a five gallon ju
IF whiskey, a bottle with a sma
quantity Of liquor and a 10 gallon ca
IF alcohol upon the premises He ar
rested only Jonas despite his state
ment of Greenberg's ownership, sine
It has been customary for the prose
cutor to cite all others
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
WOMAN MAY RECOVER
Victim Of New London Shooting Az
fray Better Today -Assailant Rest
ing Comfortably.

! New London, Oct 1.-THE condi-
don of Miss Florence Joyce. 21, of
Waterford, shot through the mouth
md abdomen Thursday morning by
lanes ". Pastore, 81, at the latter's
'oon, so Federal street this city, &ho
lfterwards shot himself in the head,
today somewhat improved. An
operation performed at the Lawrence
ind Memorial Associated hospital for
he removal of the bullet lodged in
Ter abdomen proved successful and
Intending physicians today stated that
( infection does not set in the girl
has fighting chance for life. Pas
ore, with a bullet still lodged in his
aw, is resting comfortably, and his
'ecovery Is anticipated. An opera
ion for the removal Of the bullet
to be performed as soon as the pa
lent is strong enough to withstand
he ordeal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
COMMITTEE HEADS
STATE THEIR PLANS
Industrial Council Meets lat Supper
Last Nfght-Outlines Program
for Coming Winter.

Plans were outlined and a program
discussed at a meeting and luncheon
Of the New Britain Industrial Council
in the Y. M. c. A. banquet hall last
evening. M. K. Pasco, chairman of
the council, presided.
A program for speakers tor a, pro-
posed series of lectures to foremcn
was discussed by the educational COM
mittee, of which G. S. Neuman, of the
Union Manufacturing company is
chairman.
Plans for the future to follow close
ly the program of last year were ex-
planned by A. A. North of the Skinner
Chuck company, chairman of the COM
mittee
The economic committee, under the
Craftsmanship of S. McCutcheon o1
North & Judd's, will lay out q thrift
program for the winter.
The Americanization committee, ir
charge of M. H. Norton, has decided
| to work in cooperation with James E
O'Brien, local Americanization di
rector.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
CHAPTER RALLY
Banking Organization Holds First
Meeting at Y. w, G. Ar. E.
Chambers of Ansonia Speaks.

The New Britain Chapter of the
American Institute of Banking, held
it's first meeting and rally last night
at the Y. w. c.. A R. E. Chambers,
cashier of the Ansonia National bank,
addressed the members on an inter-
est1ng topic Of the advantages Of the
banking chapters and it's purposes
Reports Of the social, educational
and other committees were heard.
There are to be nine meetings held
during the winter months, two
dances and social affairs, and three
lheater parties planned.
The meeting was we'll attended
there being more than IS persons
present Members from out of town
were in attendance. Dancing was
enjoyed following the meeting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
MIKE GIBBONS WINS.

Omaha, Oct. Mike Gibbons, St.
Herrick of Omaha in a ten-round box
ing exhibition here last night. Glib
bons repeatedly let his man stay in
when Herrick was virtually out on his
feet.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
SPEEDWAY SPOONER JAILED.
Magistrate House Gives Night Loiter-
ing Motorist Ten Days.

Magistrate House in the Traffic Court
yesterday sentenced Benson Mcintosh,
% years old, chauffeur of 225 West
Twenty ninth street., to ten days in the
city prison for parking his car without
lights on the Harlem Speedway, and
disclosed that that location is now
known as a new spooners' paradise.
1--WE cleaned up Inspiration Point on
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
FIRE PREVENTION DAY.

Talks OF fire prevention were mad.
~ officers OF the hre department N
he various schools Of the city to the
hildren this morning. The children
rere told what causes the majority OF
res and how to take the proper pre-
aution TO avoid them. Talks will be
fven at the Sacred Heart parochial
shool next Monday. =
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The pupils at the Central Junior
High school heard an exceptionally
good program this AFTERNOON on fire
prevention, Two Rotations were
given as well as a miniature. pageant
on fire prevention, an address by Mr..
Parker, solo by Miss Mills and the
singing of America BY the entire stu
dent body @tE
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
81 Aliens Are Being
DepOrted From Detroit

Detroit, Oct. Thirty two aliens
adjured undesirab1es left here in Gus
toby of immigration officers today for
eastern ports, for deportation to vari-
Gus European countries. a.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07

Riverside Dive and we cleaned up what

Riverside Drive and we cleaned up what
was known as the Depot Lane said
Magistrate House in passing sentence,
and we are also going to clean UP the
Harlem Speedway where it needs it.
Patrolman Whelan of the West 171th
Street station said that last Tuesday
night he found Mcintosh and a young
woman in an automobile with the lights
out. -.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07

Hum Eddy, and a duet by the Misses
Alice Starr and Helen BROMLEY.
A handsome bag was presented to
Mrs. Keeney by Mrs. Starr as a part
ing gift, after which delightful
lunch was served.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
JUSTICE TAFT ELECTED
Named Today AS President of Uni
tartan General COnfercnce-Is
Now Serving Third Term

Detroit, Oct. 7.-WiI1iam Howard
Taft, chief justice OF the United
States supreme court To-day was re-
elected president of the Unitarian
general conference at the organiza-
tons closing business session. He
was elected without opposition for
third consecutive term.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
FIGHT WITH K. K. K.
None of White Shrouded Marauders
Wounded, Though Several Shots
\ Are Fired At Them.

- Durant, Okla, Oct. 7.-Several
shots were exchanged by group Of
county officers and a band Of nine
masked white robed men whom the
officers discovered IN a pasture
north of the city. last night. The
robed men fed after, the shooting and
Sheriff Taylor one of the officials Of
the party said he believed none of
them had been wounded. The sheriff s
party suffered no, casualties.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-07
TO CALL MEETING BOARD

Session VIII Be Held in About Two
Weeks to Act on Matters of School
and Street Bond Issues.
The city meeting board will prob
ably be called into session in about
two weeks, Mayor O. F. Curtis said
today, SO that consideration may be
given the issuance of school bonds to
the amount of 100000 and street
bonds to the amount of $4,000.
Judge John H. Kirkham. corpora
ton counsel, will prepare the call for
the meeting shortly. The session will
be held not sooner than 10 days and
not later than 20 days after the call,
in accordance with charter require
ments.
Evening journal., 1921-01-12
DELAWARE IS
RICHEST STATE
Commissioner Spaid Dis
cusses Finances Relating
to Schools
ARE INCREASING

Finances OF the state as they relate 10
the schools Is discussed by State Com
missioner OF Education Spaid, In his
annual report 10 the State Board OF
Education. on this point Mr.. Spaid
says:
"No school system can be a success
without being properly financed. n
state is too poor 10 extend sufficient
state aid TO local districts, the chill
dren must necessarily suffer. Before
entering into a discussion as 10
whether the State can increase iis
present aid 10 schools, Il will be we'll
10 discuss the states wealth.
According TO the Federal census for
1920. Delaware has a population OF
223OO3 persons. Allowing AZ persons
40 a family. there are 1856 families
in the state Of Delaware. For the pres
ent year, there have been issued 1880
automobile licenses, which means that
every third family in the state Of Del
aware owns an automobile. II the
average cost Of these cars Is placed
at $1,000 each. the people OF Delaware
have invested In automobiles SiS,-
$4,000.
In the past few years, Delaware
I has built 1875 or 1870 miles OF good
roads at an expense OF five or six mil
lions Of dollars. Plans have been made
20 double the mileage Of good roads
/ In the next few years, when the state
/ may boast that Il has over go miles
Continued on Page fhree.)
Evening journal., 1921-01-12
IS
HOST To HIS
SUCCESSOR
State Officials Meet EXecu-
tive-Elect at Hotel Din
ner Party
GIFTS FOR
RETIRING OFFICERS

Governor John G. Townsend. Jr-
who is TO retire Tuesday next, in
honor OF his successor, Colonel VIII
liam d. Denney, governor-elect, gave
a reception and dinner last evening in
the duBarry room OF the Hotel du-
Pont. The governors stan, nearly
every member Of the Legislature, and
other officials OF the outgoing and
incoming administrations were guests
TO meet the new governor.
Following the reception and dinner
the party was entertained by Cover
nor Townsend at a theatre party in
the Playhouse 10 see the Love Birds g"
Colonel Denney was given an Ova-
ti0n by the diners, as he entered the
duBarry room. Governor Townsend
felicitated him upon his election. and
expressed the hope he would have the
same measure OF cooperation which
had been accorded his own admins
tratiOn. In response, Colonel Denney
said IL would be his aim in the next
four years TO carry forward the pro-
gressive program OF state develop
ment begun by Governor Townsend
He added that the doors OF his Dover
Offices and home would be ever open
to Governor Townsend, and he would
WelOme his COUNSEL and advice.
In behalf OF the Women's AssO-
ciated Republican Committees OF the
four constitutional districts OF the
continued on page twol
Evening journal., 1921-01-12
KENT CHOOSES NEW
ASSESSMENT BOARD
.neclal 10 The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER. Del, Jan. i2.--M the meet
ing OF Kent countys newly-elected
Levy Court Commissioners yesterday
a Board OF Assessment under the
provisions Of the law passed by the
last Legislature. was appointed FOR
the respective terms:
First district-Harry B. GrieVeS'
Democrat, Of Smyrna. who has Just
retired as Kent county comptroller,
for a term Of four years.
second District, John G. Cooper, OF
Willow Grove, Democrat, elected for
two years.
Third District, there were two nomi-
nations. Commissioner Herring. Re
nnhliean. nominating James V. Nc
rommOns. former clerk OF peace OF
Kent county, and Commissioner Beers,
Denocrat. nominated John A. Bar
nard. Republican, former state Sena-
Ter. Mr.. Barnard received TWO votes
and McCOmmOns received one vote
Barnard was elected.
Recorder OF Deeds Charles Cover
dale through his attorney. A. B.. Ma
zee asked for two additional clerks
fo clear up the work in his office. The
court granted the two clerks at sal
ary OF SEQ per month so long as they
might be needed.
me court granted the request o the
Trustees OF the Poor for an appr0-
priation OF $500 for january
Evening journal., 1921-01-12
BOY IS KILLED
BY AUTO TRUCK
Frank Jackson, Playing
Near Curb, Suffers
Broken Neck
DRIVER HELD =
PENDING INQUEST

Frank Jackson, the 6-yesr-old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs HOwarl NJ. Jackson,
2N North Franklin street, was struck
By an automobile truck OF A. +.
Bornot and Brothers, dyers, 10 West
Tenth street, and instantly killed as
he was playing beside the curbing at
Third and Harrison streets yester-
day afternoon. The body was taken
in charge by Deputy Coroner Nichols.
Addison Marvel. Of SiS Lombard
street, driver OF the truck was ar
rested by City Detectives Wallace and
Gamble. He was charged with man
slaughter and held under 5000 for a
hearing In Municipal Court. Bail was
furnished by Walter w. Jackson, the
boys uncle and Marvel was released.
Pending action by the coroner's
Jury. Maryels case was continued
one week by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court this morning.
Marvel said he was driving up West
Third street when the boy ran out
in front OF the machine. He was go-
ing al a fair rate Of speed he said
and could not stop. AZ the HOmeO-
pathic Hospital where the boy was
lrst taken, il was said that his neck
had been broken. Coroner Bullock
will hold an inquest.
Frank jackson was years old on
January 7. He has one older brother,
Harry and three sisters, Vera. 10 years
Old. Mary, ~ years old, and Annie,
Continued on PAGE Two.
Evening journal., 1921-01-12
Himself,
IS NEAR DEATH
Andrew Robertson Tells of
Intended Action Then
Pumps Bullet
RIB KEEPS LEAD
OUT OF HIS HEART

Declaring that he was going TO kill
himself early this morning, Andrew
Robertson entered the house where
he boarded. 2i0 West Fifth street. and
shot himself. Nirs Carrie Madella.
whose home Il Is. FIRST though Rob-
ortson was Joking. but when he show
ed her revolver she became con
vinccd OF his intention. AS he went
upstairs 90 bed. be called out. Don't
get frightened n you hear a little
noise: y0uu know I've shot myself. ."
Hearing his threat. one OF the 0c-
cupants at the house advised Mrs.
Mldclla 90 call an officer. saying that
there was one on the corner. She
went out and notified Officer Joseph
Trainer. and as they arrived at the
house they heard the report of the
revolver. On going upstairs Robert
son was found lying on the bed. and
the revolver on the floor, where u
had dropped.
The p0loce ambulance took Robert
son 10 Delaware Hospital, where the
bullet was removed. Tho bullet had
Continued on Page Eleven.l
Evening journal., 1921-01-12
BIRD TRANSFER
COMP ANY SOLD
Robert Pennington Heads
Syndicate That Takes
Over Business
FIELD OF ACTIVITY
TO BE BROADENED

The Bird Transfer Company, with
Offices at 627 East Fourth street, has
been purchased by a syndicate OF
local business men and plans are now
under way whereby the business will
be enlarged The first meeting OF the
new owners will be held Friday.
The local syndicate which pur-
chased the cOmpany's business is
headed by Robert Pennington. presl-
dent; William q. Taylor. -presi-
dent; Harold n. jefferson, treasurer.
and Charles ID. Bird, Jr., secretary.
Former Mayor Charles ID. Bird.
founder Of the company and presi-
dent OF the concern since IL bought
the Wilmington Transfer Company In
1913, Will remain a member Of the
board OF directors OF the new COM
pany.
Mr. Bird is at present in Florida. II
was reported that the company had
been purchased by Alfred /. dupont
hut officials OF the new company TO-
day denied this rumOr.