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Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04
LITERARY WORLD is
CONTEMPLATING WYATT
Leroy W. Wyatt Is Recipient of
Praise From Fellow Students
and From Other Sections

Leroy Washington Wyatt, 81
year-old student at the Miss
issippi Normal College of Hat
tiesburg, has been swamped
with congratulations not only
from his fellow students and
admiring friends but from other
sections of the country since
the announcement recently
that his essay had won first
prize in the annual World Essay
Contest sponsored by the Ameri-
can Citizenship League. The
contest was open in normal and
teachers colleges in every coun-
try in the world and representa-
tives from 81 countries entered
essays.
Young Wyatt is a native Of
Jackson county and received
his preliminary education in the
county school there. He resid-
ed with Mrs. Bruner Golf of
Basin, just over the line in
George county, who adopted
him when he was left an orphan
at an early age.
Wyatt has sister, Mrs. F. A.
King, 305 Broad street, Moss
Point, Miss, an aunt, Mrs. Paul
Smith living in Mobile. Dewey
Wyatt, a brother, is employed
in the Citronelle State Bank at
Citronelle, Ala, and another
sister, Annie Laura, resided
with her aunt, Mrs. T. H. Riggle,
in Moss Point. He also has other
relatives in Alabama.
The contest which was won
by young Wyatt was decided by
some of the best known educa-
tors of the nation. The judges
from this country were George
w. Nash, the president, Wash
ington State Normal College,;
Charles S. Lee, superintendent
of schools, Toledo, Ohio; Robert
M. Ogden, head of the depart
ment of education, Cornell
University; I. I. Cammick, sup
erintendent of schools, Kansas
City, Mo-; M. V. O'Shea, profess
sor of education, University of
Wisconsin,; Carlton B. Gibson,
superintendent of schools, Sa-
vannah, Ga; James Chalmers,
principal, State Normal College
of Massachusetts,; Miss Olive M.
Jones, principal, public school
120, New York City, and Alvey
NJ. Isanogle, department of edu-
cation, Western Maryland Col
lege.
The rules of the contest pro-
vided fer judges in each foreign
country, and So countries were
represented in the contest, to
select the three best essays SUBJ
mitted in their respective coun-
tries and to submit them to the
United States judges after the
essays were translated into the
English language.
The essays were limited to
5000 words and were on the
assigned subject, "The Function
of Education in the Promotion
of international Understand
ing" The prize awarded in the
contest is known as the Seabury
Prize and consists of SIS in
cash.
Mr.. Wyatt expressed a desire
to become a great economic and
sociological writer, and announc-
ed his intention to work to that
end. He is said to be a volumi-
nous reader and his teachers say
that he reads books on every
subject known.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04
TEXAS LEADS IN
1922 LYNCHINGS

Tuskegee, Ala, Jan. 2.-The
state of Texas led the nation in
the number of lynchings during
1922, with Georgia second and
Mississippi third, according to
statistics complied and made
public here by the record and
research department of the
Tuskegee Normal and In
dustrial Institute.
There were fifty seven pei
sons lynched during the year,
81 were negroes and six were
whites, said the report, which
were seven less than the num-
ber of sixty-four for the year
121. Thirty of the persons
lynched wele taken from the
hands of the law; 13 from jails,
and II from officers of the law
outside the jails.
The ten states in which lynch
ings occurred and the number
in each state are:
Texas 18; Georgia H.; Missis-
sippi 9; Florida 5; Arkansas s.;
Louisiana 3; Alabama 2; Ten
nessee g.; Oklahoma 1; and
South Carolina /.
Nineteen or one third of
those put to death, the report
continued were charged with
assault or attempted asult; six
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04

H. C. Duggan Jr. is visiting
relatives in New Orleans.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04

death; four were put to death
and then their bodies burned
The charges against those
burned to death were murder
2; assault 4.
The offenses charged against
the whites were: murder 2;
fighting /; charges not re-
ported 2. The offenses charged
against the negroes were, muir
der 9; murderous assault a;
assault ID; attempted assault
s; killing officer Of the law 3;
willing man in alteration 1;
striking man in quarrel 1; rob-
bing and striking a woman 1
cattle stealing /; using insult
irg language l; for being a
strikebreaker /; mistaken iden-
tity 2; indecent exposure of per-
son and frightening women and
children 1; intimidating officer
of the law l.
TT n D1rrop r. ic 1,icitin N
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04
John Brown In Race.

Remember the old story IF
you don't first succeed, try, try
again. Well, I've failed twice
but Pm trying again. said John
Brown of southwest Stone, yes
terday when asked as to his at
titude toward the race for
sheriff.
Mr.. Brown, twice defeated
for sheriff, said that he was in
the race again and intended to
"stay with the boys" until the
big show was over.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04

Ray Bryant has just re-
turned from a pleasant trip
the itenerah'y Of which in
Guided Chicago, Milwaukee
Battle Creek and other points
of interest.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04

Mr.. w. C. WaneS IS expecting
his brother, Dr.. J. J Waller, of
Oliver Springs, Tenn, 10 arrive
in a day or 81 for a short visit.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04

J. P. Hill of Gulfport, is
visiting his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Hill.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-04
Sheriff Dennis Here.

G. T. Dennis, sheriff of Per-
ry County, was in Wiggins
Tuesday in the interest of his
candidacy for railroad commits
sioner of the Southern District,
which comprises all counties
south of the A. & V. R. R.
Sheriff Dennis met a number
of voters while here and he
stated that he intended to return
at future date and make a
thorough canvas of the county.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19

the quick action of the driver of the truck in which they were riding,
 The truck. of the bureau of Ire alarm and telegraph. vas driven by Charles Roberts. According lo wit- nesses. the gates at the crossing were lowered after the truck. going north on New York avenue. had passed the southern one, pennlng the truck directly in the path of the train,
 Pedestrians and the crossing tender shouted a warning to the driver, Not taking time to see from what diree- tion the train was bearing down, Rob- erts stepped on the aeeeleFator. and turned sharply to the right, driving the truck into a tree alongside the north track.
 Men and women screamed, some turning their heads or closing their eyes. not to witness the tragedy which apparently could not be avert ed,
 The front of the engine was on the crossing before the truck was clear of the track. With shriels of the whistle the train rushed past. nar- rowly missing the rear Of the truck,
 The front Of the truck was smashed by the impact with the tree, The men were upharmed.
 Roberts lives at soT F. io5th street. Manhattan. He is se.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
IGNORE
 DR. GRANTS VIEWS
Head of Trinity Church Regrets
 Pastor Lost Sense of Balance

New York, Jan. l9.-Presidents ot
 colleges affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal church are not particularl,
 interested in the recent statements oi
 the Rev. Percy Stickney Grant about
 the conservation of the church being
 an inheritance from witchcraft and his opinion that some university-bred clergymen no longer believe in the divinity of Christ.
 They did not even mention Dr. Grant in their discussions at yester- days semi-annual meeting of the As- sociation of Church College Execu- tives in St. Stephens college, Ann andale-on Hudson. Their interests pressed for statements on Dr. Grants stand, they disposed of the matter by saying they did not propose to help along his publicity, and they couldn't see any issue of free speech in the affair.
 T do not want to be a party to any publicity affair of Dr. Grants" said pr. William r. Pierce, president of Kenyon college, Gambler, O. ''If the matter had been the issue of free speech, I think pr. Grant could have chosen some other way"
 Dr. R. R. .Ogilby president of Trim ity college. Hartford, said:
 T regret that man who has been honored by the church by high posi- ton and by respect. should, in his last years. so lose his sense of balance as to give public utterance to statements of such little value.
 The cause of truth needs cham pions, but certainly the furtherance of truth and religion is not gained by the quotation of such statements as Dr. Grant is reported to have made. There is no question of the issue of the right of free speech involved. It is simply one of Dr. Grants unbal- ance."
 Dr. Murray Bartlett. president of Hobart college, Geneva, said he had not read the report of pr. Grants ser mon, but if he was quoted correctly, IS saying no educated man could be- ieve in the divinity of Christ, he would like to say that as a teacher ,f the philosophy of religion for many years he had found no difficulty in ac- ,epting that belief.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
ASKS MILLION FEE
 ASBANKER'S NURSE
Says Millionaire Offered Her For
 tune for s Years Care

New York. Jan, is.-A si,ooo,0 suit by Miss Carolyn Corners, a nurse youthful, blonde and pretty. against Isaac Haines Dickinson. b7, quaker banker Of Lancaster. Pa, was dis missed by Supreme Court Justice Was seryogel yesterday. She alleged that the banker, reputed to he worth ts0,- o00. .000gto si0.00o. .0ao. agreed in 1919 to pay her si.000.ooo if she devoted herself to his care exclusively for five years.
 The nurse. her head uncovered by court order. was on witness stand most of the day, She admitted that she knew Mir. Dickinson was married and that they had registered as husband and wife in various New York and Philadelphia hotels.
 She denied intimacy with the bank CT. saying he was habitually ''de- pressed" and she acted as com panion. Mir. Dickinson was not in court.
 Miss connors said she met the banker in 1908. when she was IS.
 In i9i2 he followed her to this city and made the alleged oral contract in a room at the Hotel York. she tes- tifled. For the following five years. she said. they spent one to three days n week together in hotels.
 What did you do for Mir. Dickin- son?" asked William J. Fallon. her attorney.
 T did whatever he asked" she re- piled.
 Miss Connors testified the banker gave her sI.o00 month but when the five years ended. repudiated the con- tract.
 Milton c. weisman. attorney. Of No. 233 Broadway. testified that he offered lhe nurse s50.00O to withdraw the suit, but 1t was refused.
 Justice Wasservogel refused to is- sue an order to have the banker pro- iuced in court.
 In moving for dismissal of the suit, | Henry w. Jessup. attorney for the banker, declared that to permit it to 20 to trial would be contrary to pub olic morals"
 Attorney for the nurse served notice 'f an appeal.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
THREE INDICTEDIN
 JEWEL ROBBERY Police Urge Secrecy in Schoell-
 kopf Theft Case

| New York, Jan. ia.-Despite Assist
 ant District Attorney Pecora's repeat.
 ed assertions that the identities of the
 robbers of Mrs. c. F. Hugo Schoell-
 koprs jewels would be made known 1 by him as soon as indictments were
 filed. the grand jury yesterday indict-
 ed the three men. Mir. Pecora so an-
 nounced, but refused 10 reveal who
 the men were. He merely said the
 names given in the indictments were "J. r. McGowan." "R. A. Marshall" and Al Lewis"
 He admitted the names are fictitious explaining the initials. not given be- fore. were those used in the apart ment the men rented under that Of Frank Barrett Carman sat 64 West sgd street, where Mrs. Schoellkopf attended New Years eve party, be- ing robbed of more than s30o,00o in jewels when she started down the stairs for the Ritz-Carlton.
 Mir. Pecora had stated he would give out the Rogues' Gallery photo- graphs of the men as soon as they were indicted, in order to aid in their capture. but he likewise refused to do that. Asked why he was with holding them. he merely said he was doing so at the request of the police. He reiterated the men were known to him and to the police, saying two of them had been arrested before and that he expected their capture.c He added: s+"
 '"The police are making a very hunt and may bring in the game at any time" n3ii
 In seeming contradiction Of 2 any thorough hunt" however, was the fact that the police had not tircu- larized the police of other cities to aid in the capture of the men. Their and photographs had not been broadcast, as is done in much less important cases.
 This fact, in connection with ru- mors of moves by the robbers to ne- gotiate for the return of the jewels, caused wonderment.
 A blanket indictment was filed 1 charging the three men with grand | larceny in the first degree, assault in | the first degree, robbery in the first iegree and criminally receiving stolen property.
 Paul w. Englehardt one of those who attended Carman's party, again appeared before the grand jury after he indictment was filed, Mr. Pecora the investigation. Other witnesses are expected to be called, not all who were at the party having IS yet been heard.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 FACES BREAKDOWN
So Declares Union Leader in Ap-
 peal to Governors

New York, Jan. 19.-A complete
 breakdown of traffic on the N. r.. N H. and H. railroad can be avoided only if the governors of New York Connecticut, Rhode Island and Mas. sachusetts take immediate action te end the shopmen's strike which has
 been in effect since July 1, William H. Johnstone president of the interna. tional association of machinists today declared in identical telegrams sent to the governors of the four states.
 T urge you," he said, ito order an conditions and to take whatever ac. tion is necessary to remedy an intol- erable situation.
 Transportation in New England now faces a complete breakdown Through trains from Boston to New York now average from one to fiv, hours late. Commuters in the New York and Boston districts are habit ually delayed from Is minutes to over an hour on short suburban runs. The travelling public is in state of al hut open rebellion against these con ditions."
 Johnstone declared the situation re suited from failure to settle the shop mems strike and asserted that the road would be on it's feet within month if settlement were effected.
 The New Haven officials, John stone declared. admit they could not make adequate equipment repairs with strikebreakers and said the shop men had been unwilling to negotiate a settlement. This assertion, he said, was contrary to the facts.
 The shopmen," he continued have been ready to meet the management at any time during the past six months. Settlements already made on over 100 roads have resulted in a rapid return of operating efficiency"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
CHARITIES DEPT. BUDGET
New Building for Females and Chill dren at Town Home May Be In- cluded in Estimates for Year.

With the exception of an item for a new building to house female in
 mates and accommodate children at the town home, the board of charities will probably seek appropriations no higher than those of last year, Super intendent w. c. Cowlishaw, who with Chairman w. r., Mangan is preparing estimates, states.
 The present female ward has been found to be virtual fire trap, de- spite the fact that new sprinkling system has been installed.
 At present there is no building in which children may be kept for a period of more than 30 days, provided they are more than four years of age. In many cases the children have been turned over to state institutions with great expense to the city. Confine- ment for the period that is now per- mitted is not advisable at present, be- caus of conditions in the female ward, Superintendent Cowlishaw feels.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
LEGAL NOTICES
LIMITATION OF CT AIMS

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain within and for the District of Ber- lin, in the County of Hartford and State Of Connecticut on the 18th day of January A. D., 1923.
 Present. Bernard F. Gaffney. Esq, Judge
 on motion of Domenik Cardllo of said New Britain, as Administ rator on tho Estate Of Guiseppi Cardillo late of Berlin, within said district deceased
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator and directs that public notice be given by advertising in newspaper published in said New Brit ain, and having circulation in said district. ana by posting copy thereof on the public signpost Tn said Town of Berlin. nearest the place where the deceased last dwell Certified from Record
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
UNDERWOOD TOSEEK
 PRESIDENCY IN "A.
Alabama Senator Reported Laying
 Foundation for Campaign

Washington, Jan. ls.-0sear W,
 Underwood is out for the democratic
 nomination for the presidency in 1894, 10 the suprise of many Of his colleagues in the senate and those who cite the ancient political axiom that an Alabaman never could win. Underwood is saying nothing. but his intimate friends acknowledged this is the explanation of the puzzl- ing attitude recently exhibited over the minority leadership in the senate
 Underwood not long ago announced his retirement from the minority leadership. which he has held in the senate since April, 1920, Friends Of Senator simmons urged him 10 fue- eeed Underwood, Always hitherto Simmons has dodged the title, though generally he has furnished the brains behind 1t.
 This time he agreed for the sake Of party interests. shortly thereafter Senator Robinson of Arkansas be- came a competitor. Simmons wanted to withdraw. still for the sake Of unity. but his friends refused to let him.
 Trades" Explain Mixup.
 Then the Robinson move began to grow more transparent. Underwood. it appeared. was behind it. Various consultations failed to bring about the fast vanishing harmony. Finally the simmons supporters. unable to com prehend Underwood's determination to see Robinson leader. whatever the consequences to party peace. discov- cred behind the scheme was n net work of "trades' based on Cnder- woods presidential aspirations.
 Tn the Baltimore convention in 1912 Underwood was contender. but though he had a well-organized cam paign. 1t was aimed as an offset to the Wilson boom rather than as Il legitimate bid for the nomination. boiled 117A votes on the opening ballot. but his support stead- fly dwindled and finally went to Will son.
 McAdoo and Bryan in City.
 Gossip is flying fast in Washing | ton over the 1924 situation. The | presence of William C.. McAdoo, who | Is visiting his father-in-law, former President Wilson, and the visit here of William Jennings Bryan serve to stir up sundry tales, one being that ! row is afoot over injection of the vet issue. None of the political seers ake any stock in this.
 MT. McAdoo made a round of calls tt the Capitol today, but steadfastly insisted the gossip of his laying groundwork for 1924 was bunk"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
PRIZES FOR ITALIAN
Two Awards At Yale Are Made Pos.
 sible By Order of Sons of Italy

"O A"dluS hN 1diS <AIC NlauS II us sible By Order of Sons of Italy New Haven, Jan. 19.-The great lodge of the Order of the Sons of
 Italy in Connecticut has shown it's in- terest in the study of Italian at Yale | by establishing two prizes of $100 each for proficiency in Italian. The
 awards, which are to be known as
 The Figlia d'Italia Prizes" are open | to all students of Italian in the uni versity and will probably be awarded
 on the basis of essays written by the candidates. Dr. Nicola Mariani is
 head of the Great Lodge of the Order in Connecticut which has jurisdiction over about ninety-five groups of Sons of Italy in the state. The order is or ganized throughout the country in similar manner.
 Much interest is being shown in series of three illustrated lectures which are being given this year in Italian by Professor Vaughan. Tickets for which there is no charge. may now be obtained at the Yale ticket of fee for the second lecture on Thurs day evening, February 25, in Lampson Lyceum. at eight o'clock. The sub ject is the Inferno of Dante.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
City Items

Victor Special Hits at Morans' -adyt,
 has q snapshot Of the Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi. which rescued the crew of the freighter Montello at sea last Wednesday. The picture was taken during the war by Mir. Smith while the ship was lying camoufaged at a New York dock.
 Nietrolas-c. l.. Pierce co.-adyt.
 Articles taken by Detective Sergeant Matthias Rival during his investiga, tion Of Mrs Alice Eshoo of IS Trin- fly street, arrested q week ago at Hartford for alleged shoplifting. have been returned to the woman. There was nothing to connect her with un. lawful possession of the goods.
 Radio sets and supplies at Morans' --sdyt.
 The officers of Martha Chapter. No. si, O. F. S.. will hold rehearsal in Masonic hall Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Drum Corps Dance, Every Fri. night. T. A. B. hall. Adm. 40c.- advt.
 The service truck at Engine Com pany No. was called out at 6:ls o'clock last night for a chimney fire at 332 Park street.
 Journeys End, Victor. at Morans'. -advt.
 The local police have been notified that the operators license of Henry of 51 Dwight street and Joseph Boskoski of 4S Woodland street. which have been under sus- pension, have been restored to the men, by the state automobile com missioner.
 Fred J. Ward. assistant treasurer Of North & Judd Mfg Co.,. is spend ing few weeks in Bermuda.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
Commodore Barry Council
 Holds Whist and Debate

Prize winners at the whist and so- cial given by the Commodore Barry Council A. A. R. I. R. at Judd's hal, last night are as follows:
 Ladies' whist: First prize. Mrs. Kill duff; second prize, Margaret Rivers.
 Mems whist: First prize. John J. Lyons: second price, John Donnelly.
 Forty-fve: First prize. P. J. Hughes. Second price, Patrick Hassett.
 The entertainment committee an- nounced that there will be dancing after all meetings of the council in the future which will be first and third Thursdays of each month in Judd's hall.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The womah's club of Maple Hill met Wednesday afternoon al the home of Mrs. wm, II. Allen on Robbins avenue, Mrs. Arthur O, Grant save very interesting paper on the 'Gex- ernment of China" and Mrs, Anton Van Neen rendered several very pleas ing vocal selections.
 Miss Eleanor Proudman will enter tain Miss Roberta Leeds of AshYille, Ohio, over the weekend.
 J, frehert of Ridgeway street has announced the engagement Of his daughter. Miss Ethel M, rrebert to Harold F. Scarborough Of Hartford,
 The benefit musical which was to have been held this evening in the Aewington Congregational chapel, has been postponed until next Friday eve ming. January 26.
 Miss Ehba Gahnberg left yesterday for keene. New Hampshire. to visit relatives,
 The new personal tax list has l.is3 names. The tax is due February and payable to E. B. Proudman. tax col. leetor.
 Miss Harriet sprague will return tomorrow from Hayerhiil. Mass. where she has been visiting relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. Shaw of New Haven were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Nelson Mann over the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-19
FORBID Co-EDs TO SMOKE

SprlngheId, o., Jan. Iy.-C0-eds at Antioch college. Yellow Springs, near here, no longer will be permitted to enjoy the companionship of Lady Nicotine if they are to remain stu dents of the college. The women's conference of the college has adopted ruling forbidding the use of the weed in any form by the girls and notices were posted in the college halls and dormitories announcing the anti-tobacco rule. The order applies both on the campus and also when the students are engaged in their per icdical industries work in nearby towns.