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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-18
Stokes Negro Witnesses
Outlaw Loudly When He
Is Pilloried on the Stand;
Case Will Drag Its Dirty
Trail Through Courts for
Some Time to Come.
BY ROBERT It. SMALL.

copyright. by The san Antonio Light.
New York, Oct. 1S.-The notorious
Stokes Divorces continues TO drag
its dirty trail through the supreme
court of the state of New York. A
Visit TO the court room where the hear
-4ng is in progress reveals a cross sec
ton of New York City life which is
deplorable, to say the least.
Stokes himself, hero of many a mar
riage tangle, sits saturnine and Snug,
surrounded by his counsel. His profile
at times suggests some of the later
pictures of the former kaiser. barring
only the emperor's grizzled Van Dyke.
Alongside the counsel rail are ar.
rayed the witnesses for, the prose
cution," and what motley lot they
are. Virtually all are colored-men
and women-the men arrayed like
Jack johnson in his palmiest days
the women Fitted out like fashion
plates.
A woman reporter kindly obliged
the writer with description of the
costume worn by Anna Mcintosh. the
ncgress who already has admitted or
the witness stand that she swore
falsely at the first Stokes trial. when
the decision went in favor of the de-
Ie1uunt.
Anna wore a form-fitting tailored
suit Of pearl gray poiret twill, with
sloping pockets trimmed with braid
Smoke colored chiffon stockings and
light green suede pumps encased
Annals feet. Her hat was of black
satin with a narrow brim of baby
blue duvetyn. trimmed with field
flowers and autumn leaves. A blue fox
fur about the neck completed the
recherche outfit.
Anna Is a I.aundress.
Annals occupation? just laun-
dress, that's all. But she has not
been doing anything recently; she has
not been feeling well. No. absolutely
|No, she says. Mr.. Stokes has not been
providing her with money. At one
time she pressed shirts for him at 30
cents a shirt. High class laundry
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-18
Stokes Diuorce Case Fast
Becoming a Minstrel Show

ladies always get 30 cents shirt now
speak of in that.
Anna has positively denied signing a
lurid affidavit which was presented
to the court by Stokes as new eyid-
dence in the Casa document which
added Clarence Mccormick. of Salt
Lake and New York, TO the list OF
men mentioned in the case. Anna 4
signature, appeared on every page OF
the long affidavit. but she insists that
the signature is not genuine.
This bit of testimony is but signifi-
cant of what is going on in the Stokes
case day by day. Witness after wit
ness, under the brilliant cross-exam-
nation of Samuel Untcrmeyer. coun-
sci for Mrs. Stokes, has been recant-
ing former statements and admitting
that he has lied from time to time.
Negroes Have Fun.
There is every indication that the
criminal proceedings against Stokes
and his witnesses begun in Chicago
some time ago, resulting in a number
of indictments. will be widened once
the present hearing is over. The New
York district attorneys office is 10 re-
ceive transcript of all the testi-
mOny.
There are enough negro witnesses
for Stokes in court every day to start
minstrel show-male or female as
you choose. They loudly guffaw when
ever a witness is cornered on the
stand and pilloried by the opposing
attorneys. Although there for Stokes,
the "colored boys and girls" laugh the
loudest when the aged complainant
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-18

seems TO be getting the worst of the
deal. They even laughed when he
himself was on the stand for few
brief moments Tuesday.
The trial has n long way 10 go yet
Some one has said that Stokes has
made the claim that he has obtained
statements from more than 1900 pos
sible witnesses. One of these is said
to have told of misconduct on the part
of Mrs. Stokes at date which. wher
examined. revealed that she could only
have been @ years old.
And of such stuff are modern di
vorcc made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
PLUMB-GLIDDEN
Hartford Young Woman Becomes
Bride OF Stafford Springs Man st
Emanuel Gospel Church Today.

The wedding OF Miss Alden Gid d.
den. daughter OF Mrs, Amy G. Glidden
Of Hartford. and Herbert G. Plumb OF
Stafford Springs, Conn, took place
this afternoon at the Emanuel Gospel
church at o'clock. Rev, Harry l..
Lands officiated. Miss A. II. Glidden.
a sister OF the bride, was bridesmaid
and Lafayette J. Robertson was best
man. Following the ceremony a re-
ception was held at the home Of Dr.
and Mrs. pickerman OF az Walnut
street where the bride resided. Mrs
Plumb is a graduate nurse and Mr..
Plumb a graduate OF Gordon College
OF Boston. On their return from
wedding trip, the couple will reside in
Boston.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
GRAVES DECORATION
FUND TOTAlSSl29.7g
feanuaasa frsm FIRST rsss,

places ~ the AmeTiean dead IN France,
Relglnm RRd Great Britain, The
principal services sill h. held in Paris
NhsTs memorial tablets 90 each An
lfFiFan dNisinR, ~ the American Ama
hulanee sections, % the Lafayette
Firing CORPS, AMI : statue ef folumz
bia Mil he unveiled Allied leaders
Rlil iss represented AZ these services
I iAr Carleton u MefnilAeh ~ TRdianr
aRaiis, has been designated ~ Gem
mansinF Aigln 0ssleE Of the AmeFisaa
legion ~ represent that ATganizstiRN
! AlKTAn Z, IlslFiek, American ambsssa-
dor, Eiil preside, A. each IF the eisat
military CfmsteFiss In france, BEL
GUM and LRElaRd special services wiil
he held, participated in hg America
legion mfmhsFs ami ether America -
in Europe, 4 special event Hill he the
reading ef inealR's Gettysburg al
dress Al each cemetery, RF. Meeulr
larh wilt speak a. The snFssRss eeme
'hry near IaFis
Decoration ~ the overseas graves
Was made possible hV the raising Of an
endowment fund sponsored hy the
American Legion, Income from this
fund will insure q tribute an each
Memorial Day in PeFpetui'y ~ these
resting places OF Americas hsrNss
Contributors include war time leaders,
prominent men and women Of Amer.
lea, gold star" mothers and wives.
former comrades Of the deceased sol.
diers and other patriotic citizens Each
contribution Is accompanied hv ,ypl-
cal sentiment that the hallowed rest.
Ing places OF these men shall not he
forgotten. A mother and father 81
Wnverly, y, D.. have written 20 legion
national headquarters. Here IL our
mite. Our 10y has heen returned 10
the Homeland but we know he must !,
have some buddy over there. One !
former service man OF Illinois. his /
father and sweetheart. clip. |
ped from their Liberty bonds bought |
as q patriotic duty all accrued inter-
est coupons md sent them as their
part,
Daily receipts for the fund are In.
10 National Treasurer Rob-
ert II. Tyndall OF tho legion. About
$4,000 was received in a single day OF
the past week and the fund is an
nounced as having passed ss5.ooo. In.
'luding that which has been subscrlb-
ID In France. Contributions may be
made through local posts Of the AM
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
STOCKWELL OVERLOOKED?
nenniF sheriff Whose Term Tspinas
inHe sas Iseannain,Ad w Where

Although June ! is only four dsps
away, no action has been taken by
SheFiff elect neweY on ihe FesPRaintz
meht Of MyEan y StaekWeli IS . dep
IiV sheriff Of Hartford county ami his
friends are beginning n lose hope
" will he recalled that NJ stock
well VAS friendly toward George "
Cabin, a. one time democratic sheriff,
and il Is said that the republican or,
eaRizatisR never fersavs him. II IL
not known whether deputy shNriffs
are recommended hv the republican
town committee or bv the representa-
tiVes. Representative +, W Christ de-
MED tnday that he has any connection
with the ease although the Herald"
was Informed that his word would
have been sufficient "a secure a re-
nomination for Mr., stnckwell,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Fear Amundsen May Run
Into Magnetic Currents

Copenhagen, May rs. ~- Fear that
ROAD Amundsen who is to attempt
a flight across the North Pole next
month, may encounter unknown mag.
netic currents in the inner Arctic zone
which will upset his compass and
cause him to f1y in circles, is express
ed by experts writing in the Rerling
ske Tidende. They hope the explorer
will choose a clear day for his feat
thus enabling him to dispose of his
compass and take his position by as.
tronomic observations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Belgian Train Service
Is Most Negligible

Brussels, May 2s.--One-fourth of all
the Belgian passenger trains have
been taken off and the freight traffic Is
almost at q stsndstill because of the
strike of transport workers Forty
seven thousand freight cars are idle.
/ 5000 of this number being along the
German frontier.
The closing of 10 glass works has
thrown 100000 persons out Of work.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

LonioR, MaF 2S- ~ 'hs lace Pic,
lures hnRg "a this geaT's sea8amY. il
Is SAID thsl 0nig zee have 50 far heeH
sold. mNsl af thesr realizing hsfWasn
~ ana 20 pounds,
Tbs NnlE reasons saEssslfA for this
lark n support an the part ~ the
Public arc he ahseReR n larger eat
In income tax ana The fact thar hps
ness men are waiting fer extra money
hffers PsiF0nigiRE aTa,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Great Precautions TO
Protect King Alfonso

London. MAY Extraordinary
precautions were taken in Madrid
Yesterday when King Alfonzo pre-
scented a stand Of colors 70 regi.
merit In Retro park saws a dispatch
70 the Times from the Spanish cap
ital. The king rode across the city
in the center OF a strong cavalry es-
sort. The police regulations were
most stringent and the public was ex-
Guided from the park. These precau-
tons. the dispatch adds were most
dlstasteful to the monarch who usu-
ally rides at the head of his staff
Justification for the unusual arrange
ments is found in the fact that two
syndicalists possessing revolvers and
grenades were arrested last Friday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
None But Older Women
Are Allowed To Play

AsW York, May Is Maze golfers
NAV he willing n compete Wi'h uR'
starts may even encourage them as
witness the rise u fame NJ ihs iuVss
nile Rahhy Jones, Jess sweetseF, - al.
but the NeE Jersey wnmen's assn
citation is determined 10 keep its
tournaments open 10 women only
The attitude OF the association was
set forth in It's statement refusing ~
Permi, the White Reeehes club 70 ems
ter its Young phenam Miss MauFsen
Circuit. is. fer play IN ~ one day
tournament
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Autographed kilograms
Are Possible in France

Paris, May 2s.--French ingenuity
has furnished patrons of the tele-
graph office a device for sending ou-
tograph kilograms. The sender of a
telegraph message writes the telegram
on a, revolving cylinder, and through
a series of novel mechanical principles
it is received by the addresses in the
original writing of the sender. The
transmitting machine which Is the in
vention of NJ Belin, is being installed
in all the French telegraph and post
Offices.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Auio in Collision While
Taking Child 10 Hospital

FnEene ~ schmidt Of Church
street, this siiY, figHFed in tao anta-
Mobile arFideRis IN MiddlstewR yes
ieEaaH The fast accident occurred
when NJ, sehmidl's sister, Rh0 Ras
driving the car, struck BeHniee Rad
lseR IF ~ MaRls street, MiddleiaaR,
While rushing me EiH % the hospital,
Mr., Schmidt, driving the car ealr
'lied with the machine ~ Reuben L.
Chapman If New Haven, In the
second accident slight damage vas
dane 10 the Chapman car hnt N0 enc
gss injured,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
DANGEROUS JAUNT
FOR % NEOPHYTES
Charon Troubled by Chaos on
River Styy-StOrm Clouds Gather

sieFm clouds have hsen seen
gathering along Arch street Signs
or impending tornado, hurricane. IT,
pheaR ana ether big winds are hover,
Inc ever The Odd Fellows building
and weather bureau Aports say the
storm will break tomorrow eYfning,
OLD Grandfather fharen, wha plans
70 sail down the river s,vx tanlAFraas
evening from the boat landing in ]. a.
O. Y, hail, taking with him 80 nsa-
phStes who would explore the mss
ferries ~ the famous river. is worried
Chaos, the god af storms and an an
welcome VisitaF, has indicated his iHr
teHtian af heiRE present when Aria
GFatta holds ms spring ceremonial,
Chaos has notified charon that the
river will he troubled, He is work.
Ing hard 10 raise the rinnles on the
water "a the point If close rAEem-
hlsnee 20 q stormy sea and threatens
even a tidal wave If necessary 10 Nh.
set the boat, Rut chason is a
sturdy sailor, He has crossed the
river many times, lie knows its
sand bars and lis shallow spots, He
knows where the rapids begin and
whore the whirlponls are found. But
he does not know where Chaos Is
going 20 disturb the waters which are
otherwise calm md tranquil and he
fears shipwreck on the way,
The weary pilgrims will he tired
and feefworn after their trip across
the burning sands. through the dense
tungles and across tho stony high
lands % the river bank. and charon
Is afraid thev will not be In condition
10 save Themselves and all may he
lost,
~ last reports % stout hearted
md dauntless neophytes we're pre-
Jared 10 defy the elements and in
Heareh ~ further light seek that
knowledge which will enable them TO !
become prophets heneeforth.
More than zoo visitors will be pres /
ent from out OF town. obeh Grotto |
of Bridgeport has arranged 10 send a
delegation Of CO members. Momker
Grotto OF NorTslk has asked reserva-
tions for IN. while Hejaz Grotto OF
New Haven plans a pilgrimage OF 100
prophets accompanied by the famous
Melancholy club" The club is said
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
FIRE AT GASOLINE Plant.

Bradford, Pa. Nav 2s--Fire at
the Mars Gasoline Co plant at Lewis
Run, near here. was still burning TO-
day, with the possibility that one
large storage tank would be burned
The Bradford fire department fought
the blaze all night but was unable to
obtain sufficient watei pressure. The
pump house with its valuable ma
chinery and a nearby building was
DESTROYED.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Settlement 1000 Years
Old Found i'm Denmark

HN fHs AssN7IafFH FFfsf
Christiania, May 2S--The remains
Of settlement estimated "a he a.
lease 1000 years old has been pR-
earthed ~ Holmegardsmos, Denmark,
Numerous flint implements, hone har.
poems. srrowhends, gFindHones, ehis,
els and tooth spears were discovered,
No human bones have as yet been
found but the excavstors uncovered
skeletons ~ elk. reindeer and other
animals
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
National Biscuit Co. Is
Subject of Investigation

Washington. May 2s. Taking of
testimony by Examiner w. r. Choate
of the federal trade commission in
the commission complain against
the National Biscuit Co. begun in
New York last Friday was transferred
to Washington today. The commits
sion in its complaint set forth that the
National Biscuit Co, allowed dis
counts on aggregate monthly pur-
chases of its product by chain stores,
while declining similar discounts to
of groups of such stores
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
People Still Starving
To Death in Russia

Philadelphia, May 2s.--Deaths from
starvation continue In the famine dis
tricts Of Russia, Notwithstanding the
relief work of the American and Eng
lish Society OF Friends. Wilbur X.
Thomas said In report made public
today by the American Friends serv-
ice committee OF which he is secre-
tary
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Texas Oil Co, Lighter
Is Recovered in China


VI zhs AsEaaisssa Press,
Canton, Mas eH=A lighter loaded
giih kerosene belonging 20 the Texas
OH ca, which vas seized near here
last Saturday hv Chimes pirates has
been recovered without The nse Of
force, il was announced today when
The kerosene was taken an armed
party from the American gunbAat
Helena was dispatched in pursuit
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Mussolini to Make Bid
For Aid of America

London. May 26,--The diplomatic
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
learns that Premier Mussolini of Italy
is to make statement of his views
as to Italy's debt to the United States
in which he will come forward with
a final bid for full and active Amer
lean cooperation in the political and
economic reconstruction of Europe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Will Seek to Accuse
Chauffeur of Murder

NaIfarsiso. Ind. May N--The
state Is expected 10 bring is ease to
a close today In the trial If Harry
Diamond. charged with the staying Of
hts wife. Mrs, Nettie Diamond, De-
tense attorneys have announced they
will attempt to prove that william
Armstrong. negro chauffeur. and not
the defendant. was responsible for the
fatal shooting OF Mrs. Diamond.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Putnam Has S25,000
Fire Early TODAY

Putnam Max SIS Fire early this
morning damaged several buildings
an the former site NJ the rhifkeriRg
house which was burned four wears
ago. The fire started in the Colonial
restaurant and spread IN adjoining
stores before firsmen checked the
flames The less was esiimaiei ~
$4,000,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
KHAN WINS POINT

Chicago, May 2S.---Charging that
the action last week of the Tolerance
Publishing Co, in filing 3 list of IL,
ooo names of persons alleged to be
members of tho Indianapolis klayern
OF the Ku klux Khan, was at at
tempt to make the names available
to newspapers after the publishing
company had been enioined from pub
fishing the list were made in federal
court today by Charles f. Palmer,
counsel for the khan. Judge Wilker-
son granted q motion TO impound the
list.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
RUM FLEET BAUKEn

Washington. Nav Is. The rum
fleet off the Virginia Capes has been
baked in the opinion of Commissioner
Haynes who said today reports indi-
ceted that little liquor had been land
ed. Two lots were put ashore. he
said hut one Of these has been seized
and the other located.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

A ~ mere mslanFhels thaR ever hs-
rsnsa n runners IF possible "teRgh
gRinEA fer the RseRhFiss
MNRaEeh Ralph MeHEald has aF-
asFfa an prophets "a wear their fsEes
fFem 7 Q n. uRiii ihe rlesf ~ ths
ceremonial,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
REVOLT REPORT DENIED

Sofia. May 2S.--Reports of revo-
utionary outbreak In Bulgaria are
emphatically denied in a semi-official
statement which asserts that no such
movement has occurred in the coun-
try.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
TABS CORPS WINS CUP
New Britain Corps Captures Second
Prize at Meet I'm Plainyille--Afaior
Sullivan Awarded Gold Medal.

The Y. NJ. T. A. &, B. Drum Corps
was awarded second cup for playing
and their major. William ]. Sullivan
was awarded gold medal for the best
appearing major, at the drum corps
meet Saturday in Plainvile.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
BRINGS 20. 600. GOO MARKS

New York. Nav 2s.-Tbe steamship
Mont Clay arrived today with 30.
ooo.oo gold marks. consigned to tine
International acceptance nanx.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-25
Lower Rates for
Suez Are Planned

FORT SAID. April 7b,-tog.r
rates for the passage Of ships are
now IN eff.c, on the su,z canal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-25
WILLIAMS GETS
CAPITAL OFFER
May Be Assistant Secretary
of Commerce

PORTLAND. April s5.-The post
Of assistant secretary o. commerce
has been rendered Ralph Williams. Of
crsgon VICE esssrman % the repubh-
can national committee.
The offer was made 70 Williams by
Secretary Hoover In a telegram re-
viewed here Tue sday night
Williams said he was not sure
whether he would accept as such
acceptance might cause him 20 leave
his present post OF Importance with
the party's national committee,
several fiatterlng offers or pro-
posed offers have been made 20 VIII
Hams during the past two wars,
among them that Of assistant post
master general and assistant secre-
tary OF the treasury.
u Williams accepts the commerce
appointment he win take the post
vacated by c. H. Huston Of Ken
lucky. Huston was a close friend OF
Williams
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-25
NeW Y0rk's Dry Issue
Is Worst in Country
Not Enough Cats to Watch All the Rathoes
Is Reason

lare unfortunate enough 10 die on
the street bat the business goes OF
as before
Naturally, the wcalthisr drinkeu
usually buy the best ana pstroniz'
the smugglcrs or the smugsllnf
agents The average New Yorker
has HIS bootNgscr just a. he ha'
hts tailor his hootmaket or hi'
grocer Tie phones the bootlcggcl
his order ana n D. delivered In sucf
quantities az Is desired
OF course. therr ar hundreds Of
thousands OF New Workers. who obey
the Nolstcad law a. rel'giously a.
they DO the laws against murder
But they are generally speaking in
thv minority,
4 DRINKING
CITY
New York was always a drinklng
city since Us site was purchased
for iuE OF rum. Il 81 largely =
city % either foreign horn or for
eign ancrsterrd persons The ttai
ian and Greek populations drini
wine a. th~ native German doe
beer, lie can SEQ no reason foi
any law that drpriyes him Of what
he had In tho old country lie die
regards the Law when he can. breaks
Il II necessary without qualms and
n caught and punished. regard,
himself and 10 regarded by hiS
friends as martyr
That applies 10 many OF tho mil
lions Of New York's upnusimilated
foreign population.
The welhio-do and wealthy Amer
leans o. New York city set tlys
pace The papers stated how cham.
payne was served In unlimited auan'
tides at a recent society wedding
not the newly rich. vi,hsr Many
drink In their homes now and serve
llaVor on their tables who didn't
have thought Of anything Of the
kind before constitutional pro.
.hlbltion. II Ia regarded by many az
%. smart thing to DO. And In
New York hat goes a great way.
SPORTING CROWDS
USE LIQUOR
Then there are IN. theatrical and
sporting crowds In New York and
only a native New Yorker knows
what tina, covers
Wen. TINY drink. OF course they
pay Liquor costs s. 20 tiB quart.
according 20 how authentic Il II OF
how anxious the bootieggsr IL 10
clear his cellar Almost any man
who wants a drink knows whore he
can get Il. openly or secretly Real
beer can ~ purchased hy those in
the Know for IS cents small
glass and IS cents for large one
Whisky, or something that panses
for H. costs from 50 o-uts 10 $50
a drink. largely according 20 tho 10.
caliiy Wine IL cold al from ss 70
70 cents a glass
Then all over New York hayw