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New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
BRIDGE TESTING
 NOW MADE SAFE
New Instrument Devised to
 Ascertain Strength

Washington, Nov il.-A new in- stwmcut which ia believed Wili do away with uncertainty Tn dcsignins and building bridges haa been devised hy tho Bureau or Public Roads of the department of aggi"ulture The in- strument measures with scientific pre- cislon every shock and blow delivered by moving vehicles in crossing Il bridge
 The device, which can be attached to any part of the bridge structure, makes Il photographic record of the effect Of the moving load. The amount of stretching or shortening due to shock is represented by fine black line on the photograph, No blow or shock can be delivered so quickly that the instrument will not record 1t,
 As engineers heretofore have been unable to measure the effect of quick ly delivered impacts or to proportion the various parts of q bridge with ab- solute assurance, it has been neces- sary to make q liberal allowance for this unknown quantity. In some cases the allowance has not been suf- ficient and bridges have collapsed un- der moving loads,
 Recent experiments with motor trucks have shown, it is said at the bureau, that swiftly moving truck may strike q blow equivalent to seven times its actual weight.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11

neyod that thcoporiment would be tried urNt week.
 The chulrmou Of tuc public utili- tlos commission Richard T, Higgins, will make known tho decision Tues day or Wod"oslay of noNt week. Pres idont L. C. stoua and counsel, G. p, Warous, ot thc Connecticut Co.,, oh- iecH strenou4ly 10 tho lower fare and stated yesterday trpt street railway service may be lost in several towns of the stltn, Chairman Higgins said.
 "Thc ten cent furo does not bring the necessary revenue, If the Con- ucrticut Co, cannot manage to sup ply service in Bridgeport without continuing at loss there Is only one alternative"
 He further states that in the ah- scncc Of relief for Bridgeport the commission will feel obliged to grant more jitncy licenses
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
MODERN BLUEBEARD
 SAYS HE'S INNOCENT
There Is No Blood On My Hands, " Declares FrcnChman Now
 On Trial

Versailles, Nov. II C3y Associated Prcss) ,-"Thore i3 no blood on my hands; they perhaps are not absolute ly clean, but they never shed q drop of human blood" declared Henri Iandru, alleged "blucbeard" at his trial today on charges of murdering II persons ten of them women.
 The trial judge began the direct eN- amination of the prisoner concerning the disappearance of Degirec Guillin, born in Brazil in 1869, Landru's al- legged third victim, The prisoner in dstcd upon referring 10 Her as "onc Of the hundreds of missing women who disappear yearly in Paris"
 The so-callod blueheard, whose beard incidentally is partly red, seemed quite at ease during the eX- animation, He contends that his re- latiOns with his alleged victims were entirely of q commercial nature that as q furniture dealer he pur- chased furniture and other yaluables from them and had no knowledge of them subsequently,.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
ALLIES DEPART.
Leave Only Ncutrals and EX-Enemies
 at Geneva Conference

Geneva, Nov. II (3y Associated Press.)-Al the allied delegates to the international labor congress un- obtrusiycly slipped out of the meet ing shortly before Il o'clock this morning leaving the delegates of the neutral and former enemy countries to continue the session.
 Lorn Burnham of Great Britain turned over the presidency of the conference to a neutral representa- tive and joined the allied delegates in a nearby room where at exactly II o'clock they observed the two minutes of silence.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
KILLING JUSTIFIED.

New Haven, Nov. 11.-A verdict of iustfiable homicide will probably be given, Coroner Mix said this af- ternoon, after his inquiry into the killing last night of Louis Longobar- di, in the store of and by Dominic Silvestre, grocer. The latter had re- ported to the police from time to time that someone was robbing the store. The police told him that the thief was probably someone living in the house. Silvestre said he intend- ed to wait for the burglar. He told the coroner that he heard someofe get in through a window and take two pieces of cheese. He grappled with the man. and being hard pushed he claims to have drawn the gun and fired.
 Tn Longobardi's clothing was a watch which SiIvestre claimed as one stolen from him.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
Deck Hand Missing Off
 Barge at New London

New London Nov, 11.-Thomas Wilson, deck hand on the coal barge Alleghany at Chappel wharf here, is missing following q cry for help heard just after dark last night. His body has not been recovered. The police herd are seeking information con- corning him in Bridgeport, where his father is said to be employed in a bank.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
pvRNNG, SHE SAVES CHILDREN
Explosion in Kitchen Fires Jersey
 Home,

New York, Nov. 11,-Mrs. Domi- nick Alconla of 221 New street Orange, N. Jo thought first of her children's safety early yesterday when what the police say was a still eN- ploded in her kitchen, setting fire to her clothing She ran 10 get the children to safety and was severely burned about the body, She prob ably will die,
 Mrs. Alconia's husband was burned slightly and the house was consider ably damaged.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
NEW LONDON CELEBRATES.

New London, Nov. 11.-Armistice Day celebration here included eXer- cises in front of the city hall, where Mayor Whiton spoke briefly and read message Members of the local units of the National Guard were present and Immediately after noon took trolley cars for Norwich to participate in that citys parade Business was practically suspended during the day and all activities halted for two min utes at noon.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
Bandits Rob Saloon
 Near Police Station

Chicago, Nov. tl,-Five bandits to- day held up a saloon next door 10 police station where 90 policemen were on duty took $1n.ooo In dia- monds and cash from the occupants Of the saloon and n revolver and star from William Byrncs, q unl- formed policeman.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
City'Itez11s

Tabs fair tonight. Tabs Hall.- ad-'t.
 Midnight Sons orchestra of Wesley an college at Danceland tonight advt.
 Meet the students at Danceand to- night.-advt.
 Armistice Ball under the auspices of The Eddy-Glover Post American Legion, Friday evening, Nov. 11th. Dancing from & to 1. Chapman s String Orch. Let's go.-adVt
 Have you lost your key? Have an extra key cut at Monier Bros.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
NEW JAP CABINET.

Washington, Nov. 11-Advices from Toliio today said that Koretyo Takshi, Takashashi. minister of finance, prob ably will be entrusted with the for nation of the new Japanese cabinet. Marquis Sainio who has been spoken of as the likely successor to the late Premier Hara has decided, the adviccs state that his age procludes his ac ccptance of the premiership.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
BERLIN PROF. HONORED
Ncrnst Gets Nobel Prize For 1920 in
 Chemistry-Othcrs Reserved.

Stockholm, Nov. 11.-Prof. Wather Ncrnst, of the University of Berlin, is awarded the Nobel prize for 1920 in chemistry by the Swedish academy. The prizes in chemistry and physics for 1921 are being reserved.
 pr. Nernst in addition to being di- rector of the institute of physics anc chemistry at the University of Berlin is a felolw of the Berlin academy of science.
 The 1921 Nobel prize in literature France, noted French author,
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
LIVERPOOL RACES

Liverpool, Nov. 1.-The Liverpool autumn cup races run over the course of a mile and six furlongs here today was won by Lord Derby's F. Strakers Blue Dun was second, q length and a half behind the winner, The Duke of PortIand's three year old colt Eyander, finished third, quarters of a length behind Blue Dun. Twenty horses ran.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
Wilson Takes Part in
 Washington Observance

Washington, Nov. 11.-Former President Wilson, riding in a carriage with Mrs. Wilson, joined the Armis- tice Day procession as it swung around the north end of the capitol, As he turned into Pennsylvania av- enue the crowds along the way cheer ed him,
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
HOPES FOR SUCCESS
French President Sends Message of
 Good Cheer to Harding

Washington, Nov. 11.-Hope that the armament conference may se- cure for the world a future of pros parity, justice and concord' was eX- pressed in an armisticc day message today to President Harding from President Alillerand of France.
 Tt is with profound emotion,' M.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
ATTEMPT FAILS

Washington, Nov. 11.-Efforts of the democrats to force an immediate vote on the acceptance of the senate 50 per cent surtax amendment to tax revision bill failed yesterday the house voting after hot debate to lay on the table q resolution Of accep- tance offered by Representative Gar rett the minority leader.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
WOULD LIMIT PRESIDENT.

Passaic, N. J., Nov. 11.-An amend ment to the federal constitution talk ing the power to declare war out of the hands of the president and con- gross except in case of actual inva- sion. was urged here today by Justice J. F. Minturn of the New Jersey su- premc court.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11

Mlllorand declared, that l associate all France to the solemn homage which Che people of tho United
 States are rendering to the unknown American soldier fallen while serving right and liberty on French ground"
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
sTRIKE AINLnsr CERTA1N-

New York, Nov I1.-A strike of 5o,0oo garment workers in the me tropoIitau area next Monday appear ed inevitable today as a result of the Coat Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Protective association's determination to operate on q piece work basis be- ginning on that day and to increase the working week from 41 to 49 hours.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11
LOOKS LIKE 5 GENTS
Bridgeport People Feel Certain That They Will Get Lower Fares Grant cd Them.
cd Them.

Bridgeport, Nov. 11.-After the hearing yesterday it seems as though the five cent fare would be again in operation in Bridgeport. The public utilities commission made no public announcement but it is generally be-
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11

Mushroom and Roll Brim Styles trimmed with gros-grain ribbon and have long streamers. All colors.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-11

In this assortment you will find trimmed feather Hats, Felt Hats trimmed with quills, embroidered Velvet Hats and many other styles in all CoCrS.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
LEAVE OF ABSENCE DENIED
No Power Can Take Man From Duty
He Is Told in House

Washington-A request from Rep
resentative Fitzgerald, republican, OF
Ohio, for months leave of absence
from the house because he had been
"ordered" as a reserve officer to mill.
tary duty at Camp Knox, Kentucky,
precipitated a lively tilt in the house.
Representative Lankam, democrat, OF
Texas, objecting to granting the re.
quest, while Representative Garrett,
acting democratic leader, held that
serious question" had been raised
and requested that action he defer.
red.
Il would like TO know what power
can order member of congress away
from his duty in peace time" Mr.
Lanham said.
; Representative Greene, republican,
Vermont, member of the house mill
tayy comittee. said the request had
been worded "crudely" and explained
that no reserve officer in time OF
peace can be ordered to camp except
at his own request"
Request of house members for lea
yes of absence ordinarily are granted
without discussion.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
THREE ROBBERS SLUG A
P0ST0FFlCE MESSENGER
IN ST. LOUIS
WILL NOT GIVE OUT AMOUNT
Auto And RifIod Mail Pouch Was
Found in a cOrnfleld Five Miles
South Of Edwardsville, H.
10 Report

8 81. Louis, Mo.-Three bandits held
up and slugged Tommy Felaido, a
postoffice messenger at Wood River,
I'LL, near here. and escaped with three
mail pouches, one Of which is believ-
ed to have contained 100000 in cur
rency consigned to the Standard Oil
refinery at Wood River.
The robbery occurred shortly after
the pouches were thrown from a Gin
cinnati, Chicago, Cleveland and st.
Louis train from St. Louis.
Felaido met the train, placed the
pouches in a push cart and started
for the postoffice across the tracks
when the armed trio STEPPED from an
automobile and commanded him to
throw up his hands. He apparently
was slow in complying and one of
tn bandits struck him in the face with
his fist. The other threw the pouch.
es in the automobile and escaped.
An hour later an abandoned auto
mobile was found in a cornfield five
miles south of EdwardsvilIe, Illinois
Nearby was a rifled mail pouch con-
tanning parcel post matter addressed
to Wood River residents.
A number of men in automobiles are
securing the territory for the bandits.
The money was sent from the fed
eral reserve bank here to meet the
payroll of the refinery. David c.
Biggs, governor of the Eighth feder-
al reserve district. refused to an
nounce the ammount shipped, explain
ing he had been cautioned by postal
officials to give out no information.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
SEEKS AUTO TAX PROVISION
MELLON SAYS PROGRAM
WILL RAISE BILLIONS
Excess Profit and Soda Water Levy
to Be Abolished and Cigar In
Crease Demanded

Washington-A federal tax on auto
lobiles and reduction transports.
tion by one-half for the next year, and
their repeal altogether a year from
now were recommended to the house
ways and means committee by Secre-
tady of the Treasury Mellon.
A tax revision program estimated
to raise between $3,80O,OO0, 900 and
$4,600,000,000 in revenue for the pres
ent fiscal year and at the same time
reduce taxes $500,OOO,00O was suggest.
ed to the committee by Mr.. Mellon.
Corporation Levy Doomed
In addition to the automobile tax
and reduction of the transportation
taxes, the administration program
outlined by the secretary included the
following suggestions:
Repeal of the excess profits tax.
Reduction of surtaxes on higher in
comes.
Increase of corporation taxes to 15
percent If the capital stock tax is re-
tanned and to 16 percent if the capital
stock tax is repealed
Increase in taxes on cigarets, cigars
and tobacco.
Increase in first class postage rates.
making the rate on letters three cents
and on postcards two cents.
A tax of two cents on checks.
Repeal of the soda and ice cream
taxes.
Expense Not Estimated
Mr.. Mellon told the committee it
was impossible to estimate now what
the running expense of the federal
government will be for the present
fiscal year.
The secretary included $500, 900 900
for the railroads and $25O,OOO,OOO for
the shipping board in his estimate Of
"a, OO.OOO,OOO. The treasury will know
within a short time, he told the com
mittee whether money must be raised
for the railroads and also just how
much the shipping board will require
Mr.. Mellon expressed the opinion to
the committee In executive session
that the government would not need
any money for the railroads If the
Winslow bill authorizing the railroad
administration through the war fl.
nance corporation, to fund the rail.
roads debts is enacted and that the
Shipping board will not need very
large sum.
Minimum TO Be $40
The committee was told by Mr., Mel
Ion that it could be reasonably safe
IL 1t framed the tax bill so that it
would raise approximately $4,000, ,OOO.-
900.
The secretary recommended that
the proposed federal tax on automo-
biles be graduated from a minimum of
$40. on small cars, Chairman Fordney
said later that II the automobile tax
is levied. It will carry a provision re-
Quiring the'issuance Of a certificate of
ownership with each car to protect
the public from purchasing stolen
maohinoS.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
Discharge Of Negro Porters

Texarkana, Texas-The Droprietors
of the three leading hotels here each
received notices signed ''Ku Klux
Klan committee" reading as follows:
Get rid OF all negro porters. This
means business Negro employees Of
two of the hotels Immediately quit
their jobs. while the negro force Of
the third hotel was reduced by so
percent, It was said.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
LevIes Tax On car. ImportatIen

Houston. Texas-Garza Leal, Mexi.
can consul declared in a statement
that President Obregon by executive
decree effective August imposed an
import tax on vehicles amounting to
approximately so percent Of the value
OF popular American cars now being
shipped into Mexico.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
ooea on Tour of steraa

Berlin-Mrs. Marguerite E. Harri-
son, the American newspaper cores
pondent who recently was released
from prison in Russia, arrived in Ber-
lin from Riga, accompanied by United
States Senator Joseph l. France Of
Maryland. Mrs. Harrison imm ediateIy
began a shopping expedition.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12

British Marshal h Near Death
CoWes, Isle Of Wight-PIeld MarsA-
Al, Sir Hsnry Hughes Wilson, chief
Of the British Imperial general staff
had q narrow escape flon dEaAAlng
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
Elahermen Plekad un Al "a

EiunoFHeHf FlSNlu UP AZ ooa
New YOrk.-Three fishermen, pick
cd up from disabled motor Doe ak.
ty miles Off the Florida coast on Aug
ust were brought here
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-08-12
SAYS IMMORTALITY VICE AND
CORRUPTION ARE IN
HOSPITAL CAMP
PATIENTS SQUANDER MONEY
Senator Walsh Of Massachusetts De-
mands That Situation BE Laid
Before Attorney General
Dauaherty at Once

ingtOn,-COndittons at the
Johnson City, Tenn, old soldiers
home, where former service men are
receiving hospital treatment are so
deplorable that unless congress acts
Immediately, the casualties there will
be proportionarely higher than occur
red in the world war, director Forbes
of the war risk insurance declared
before a senate committee
Agents of the bureau have just COM
pleted a secret investigation of the
institution in which are Quartered
nearly $50 former service men
Colonel Forbes declared were living
under astounding conditions of
vice, corruption and immortality.
"Patlent" ls Witness
The war risk head brought as
witness M. P. McInereny, the agent
who made the investigation and who
lived for week as patient at tile
home. The latter told the commit.
tee of having bought morphine, moon
shine whiskey ana extract of ginger
containing So percent alcohol on the
home reservation. He declared intoxi-
cation was common among the for
mer service men, and asserted that
immoral women oyerrun the grounds
on which the institution is located.
The witness said he had encounter
ed many patients who carried six.
shooters and defied the guards to take
the firearms away. There was abb
solutely no discipline, he added, and
the patients ran the place to the ex-
tent of forcing the executive officers
to withdraw the guards from the din
ing rooms" Loaded dice and marked
cards were supplied by parasites"
from the outside and the patients
drained of the money given them by
the government.
Daugherty to Act
AS Mr.. McInereny told of his weeks
experience, Senator Walsh, democrat
Massachusetts, demanded that the
situation be laid before the Attorney
General Daugherty for action The
senator declared that all of those in
authority at the home, and whom he
said had appeared to have permitted
the condition to continue, should be
indicted for malfesance in office.
No action was taken by the COM
mittee, however, but Mr. Walsh de-
clared that the sending of former
service men to such hell houses has
got to STOP Colonel Forbes again
explained that his bureau was unable
to correct the evils because Of lack of
jurisdiction of the soldiers home.
which is administered by the federal
board controlling all such institutions.
He declared he felt it his duty to
make public his findings. however, in
order that public sentiment might
wipe out the curse" which he SAID
his investigation had showed to exist
The institution the director said,
was lnadequately officered. did not
have sufficient doctors and nurses
and needed additional guards who
could isolate the hordes which, he
said, daily marched on to the prey
that awaited them among the patients.
many Of whom. he added, were men
tally not responsible for their acts"
He Pleaded for welfare societies to
lend their aid.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-09

Mr.. d. +. Mccullough returned Fri
day afternoon from Chicago, Detroit
and Saint Louis, where he has been
enjoying an extensive tour combining
business and pleasure.
DR. and Mrs. c.. l.. Lincoln. of Dem
yer, Colo, are expected today for a
visit with Miss Sue Mac Lincoln, and
will remain over for the Home-Com-
ing festivities and celebrations.
Mr.. Joe Harrison and Mr.. Lon
Freeman, of this city, motored to Biz
mingham the past week II attend the
State Fair.
Miss Marie Mullen motored TO Art
es.a Saturday, with friends.
The many little friends of Miss
Alma Waller have missed her for the
past week, since shO has been con-
fined at home on account Of illness.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-09
CHANCERY COURT
MEETS TOMORROW

Honorable T. P. Guyton, of Kos
ciusko, will open the fall term Of
Chancery Court here tomorrow morn
ing. The docket for the term is not
very heavy, and the Chancellor will
probably dispose of all matters before
the end of the week.
The Docket.
Hattie Rowan VS.. William Rowan;
divorce; Beverly Matthews. attorney
for complainant.
r. A. Patterson VS.. f. K. Conwell;
bill for foreclosure of vendors lien;
Loving g. Loving, attorneys for com
plainant.
2osalie Jones VS.. Ely Jones; d.
yorce; Sturd.vant, Owen & Garrett.
attorneys for complainant.
John Ellen Holman VS.. Samuel Hol-
man; divorce; w, c. Meek, attorney
for complainant.
]. L. Walker & Co., VS.. Jules H.
Benjamin; bill for attachment of
land; Sturdivant, Owen e. Garnett. at
tGrneys for complainant.
Willie Kelly VS.. William Kelly;
divorce; w. C. Meek, attorney for
complainant.
Ada DAYS VS.. John Davis; divorce;
Galloway & Johnson. attorney for
complainant.
Mary Goddard VS.. Earl B. Goddard;
divorce Guy j.. Rencher, attorney for
plaintiff.
Kate Samucls VS.. Preston Samuels;
divorce; w. c. Meek, attorney fer
complainant,
Bette B. Thomas VS.. Charles
Thomas; divorce; w. G. Meek, at
torney for complainant.
II. j. Dashiell. Sr., VS.. Mrs. J, r..
Watson ct al; bill to clear title; Guy
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-09
CENTENNIAL PROGRAM

Chairman r. f. Johnston has an
nounced the following as the official
program for the exercises incident to
the celebration of the one hundredth
birthday anniversary of the founding
of the city of Columbus. While oc-
casions may arise that will necessi-
tate some slight changes, it is believed
that the program will be carried out
about as outlined here:
Tuesday, October 18th.
1000 a. M, Centennial Parade.
800 p. M, Opening Exercises.
1880 p. m., Civic and Industrial
Parade.
$40 p. M, Exhibition Drill by Col
umbuse "Dokey" Drill Team.
500 p. m, Street Dance for Pub
lie.
(Floats designed under the super
-ision of Mr.. William Steene, of New
York City,
Wednesday, October 10Th.
ION the grounds of the MISSISSIPPI
State College for Women.)
1 1000 a. m, Demonstration by the
/ Department Of Physical Education of
/ the NJ. S. c. W.
1900 a. m, Community Songs, by
80 male Song Leaders.
2:3O p. m, welcome Songs by the
students Of the college.
800 p. m, Speaking by Disting-
uished Guests.
400 p. M, Band Concert
Up Town.
1880 p. M, Old Fashioned Dance.
S:l5 p. M, Street Dance for Pub
lie.
$3.50 p. m, Half an Hour Of "Jaz-
zology," by the Garber-Davis Co,
Musical Entertainers.
Thursday. October 10th.
1000 a. m, Old Fiddlers' Contest.
2:3O p. m, Plantation Hymns and
Melodies, by IS Negro Singers.
$3.50 p. m, Speaking by Distinguish
ed Guests.
1880 p. m. Fireworks Display.
900 p. m, Costume Dance, en- mas
que.
$3.50 p. m, Street Dance for Pub
lie.