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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
tBy United "rcss)

Vero, Fla, March 21-Complete
rest for Mrs. Harding during the
remainder of the presidential
party's vacation trip was ordered
by her physician today as the re-
suit of slight indisposition she
suffered following unusual activi-
ties in Miam:
She will probably remain on
board the houseboat on which the
party is travelling until it ar
rives at st. Augustine, probably
Friday night.
Word has gone out that politics
will not be discussed for the re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
Shooting Proves
Fatal To Woman
Shot in October, Dies
Police Seek Jane
Wilson

Pearl Simpson, colored, who
was shot October 10 last in a pis-
tol battle with Jane, alias NAM
nv Jane" Wilson, colored, died
Tuesday afternoon at Freeman's
Hospital, Washington ard the po-
lice are now looking for the Will
son woman.
A coroner's jury which met this
morning at Wheatley's mortuary
chapel after hearing several wit
nesses, gave a verdict to the eff
feet that the Simpson woman died
from blood poison caused by a
pistol wound inflicted by the
Wilson woman.
The jury was composed of W.
H. Thomas, foreman; E. H. Car
ter. J. A. Stonnell, James G.
Graham, Winter P. Crupper, NJ.
B. Shiflett, DR.. T. NJ. Jones pre-
sided.
Both women the afternoon of
October 19 last engaged in a pis-
tol battle on Alfred, between
Wolfe and Wilkes street. The
Simpson woman was shot in the
leg and taken to the hospital.
She apparently rallied from the
effects of her wound and her as
sailant who is also said to have
been slightly wounded escaped
and subsequently returned and
according 20 the police she gave
bail bond for $50 for her appear
ance but is now being sought by
the police. The shooting was the
elimination of a quarrel.
The dead woman is survived by
her husband, John Simpson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
Commissioner of Revenue
Now Ready For
Taxpayers
OFFICE KEEPS OPEN
Letter From State Ex-
aminer Robey Says
That Failure Will Re-
suit in Assessment

George B. Robey, examiner of
records for the sixteenth judicial
circuit, has written a letter to
Charles II. Callahan, commits
sioner of revenue of this city, ad-
vising him that all interrogation
les for intangible personal prop
erty and money must be in his
hands for review not later than
June |.
All persons are, therefore, ad-
vised to make their returns al
once to the commissioner of rev
enue in room n. 2, city hall build
ing, and beginning March 26 the
office of the commissioner of rev
enue will be open from 7 to 9
o'clock each evening for the ac-
commodation of those who are
unable to call during the day. In
the event Of the failure on the
part of the taxpayers to make
returns the examiner will make
an arbitrary assessment from
which under the law there is no
appeal.
In connection with returns on
intangibles the examiner says the
taxpayers muht furnish full des-
cription and give separate amount
Of each note held, so it may be
identified by the tax records in
the event a sale or foreclosure
is made hereunder. In other
words, intangibles and notes can
not be included in a lump sum-
but a detail list must be made up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21

Granite City, H., March 20
The bandits were killed in an at
tempt to hold up the Walter S,
Nichols saloon here today. Mich
OILS was slightly wounded.
AS the two robbers lined up
cusomers in the crowded bar the
saloon keeper grabbed his re-
volver and opened fire. One ban
dit fell dead with three bullet
wounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
.LaFollette Boom For
1924 Is Taking Form,
= = = = = .
Piute Are
On Warpath
(By United Press)

:. Salt Lake City, Utah,
= Sixty Piute Indians were
:. captured near Blanding early
:. today by Sheriff Bof'es.
:. The captured band includes
:. the leaders of the tribe long
:. regarded as outlaws.
= Communications with the
:. district has been cut off ana
= rumors drifting in here were
= that the indians and a
= posse were near clash in
= The mountains. The Indians
= were said to have swOOped
= down on Blanding yesterday
= and liberated two bucks ar
= rested for stealing sheep and
:. then fled to Mountain strong
= holds.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
Barkeeper Turns Tables and
Kills Two Bandits in Saloon

TIE second robber returned the
fire, slightly wounding Nichcis.
With the chamber of his own re-
volver empty, the saloon keeper
grappled with the robber, wrest-
ed the revolver from his grasp
and fired. the second bandit drop
ped dead as he staggered out the
door.
A third member of the gang
who waited outside in an auto
escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
AT TWO
CENTS PER POUND
m IrnFsal
By United Press)

Lincoln, Neb., March 2l-The
police force at Lincoln. Neb.,
costs a little better than two
cents per pound per day, 63.2
cents per pound per month, or
approximately S7.59 per pound
per year. Fourteen out of the
twenty-four members of the force
tip the scales over 205 pounds
each. Chief Johnstone doesn't
buy patrolmen by weight but he
admits that weight with other
needed qualifications help to make
a real patrolman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
Senate To Decide
On Finance Today
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Ape-Man Fools
Idaho Police
(By United Press)

: Council Bluff, Iowa, March
: 21.-Police, garbed in wo-
!. mems clothing, paraded
: streets of Council Bluffs
: throughout the night in an
: effort to trap the "ape man"
: who has terrorized women of
!. Of the city.
: The fiend failed to appear.
!. Many volunteers, wearing
: women's hats, coats and
: gowns, aided the police in
: the watch. They carried
: heavy calibre revolvers.
: "The fiend is apparently
. low grade moron, with the
: appearance of a monkey"
. the chief said, after talking
: to women who battled the at
: tacker.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
All Except Referendum
Bill to be Voted
on.
TACTICS CHANGE
Bond and Anti : Bond
Forces are Uncertain as
to Outcome-TaX Pro-
ponents Have Edge.
Ry l.. r.. COOPER

Richmond, Va, March 21-In-
terest in the Senate's actions reach
ed higher pitch here today as the
members of the upper House will
vote between two o'clock this af-
ternoon and II o'clock tonight on
all highway legislation except the
referendum bills.
After three weeks Of legislation
and debate the lines of the sena-
tors in the bond and anti-bond
ranks are unshaken and the out
come will undoubtedly be deter
mined by the vote of the members
of the senate who have not YET
committed themselves on the high
way legislation.
As matters now stand the gas
tax advocates have a slight edge
on their opponents according to
indications. Both sides have
shifted their tactics since the
opening of the special session.
The bond issue advocates decided
not to present their proposal for
the $12,000,000 issue and there
fore, the question of the present
general assembly authorizing n
bond issue was eliminated. The
opposing side changed their s.
cent gasoline tax bill so as to
provide for a 2-cent tax in 1925
and Scent tax thereafter, one
third of the tax to go to feeder
roads. The bond forces have on
schedule today a bill providing
for the issuing of S6.000,000 in
certificates of Indebtedness to
pay for highway construction dur
ing the present year. They also
have pending a bill to levy Il
small gasoline tax to aid bona
issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
IMPORT DOMESTICS
IRN I-nifch PrcSsl

Winnipeg, Manitoba - lmporta-
ton Of groups of domestics from
the British Isles for work in Man
itoba is being given careful con-
sideration by the provincial gov.
ernment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21

Richmond, Va, March 22.-
While the senators argued pro
and con on the bill for the re-
peal of the Robertson act. the
house of delegates, which evident
ly felt ready for business after
a three-day rest, spent a strenu-
Gus afternoon, passing before ad-
iournment the two senate coop
erative tobacco measures, the mo-
tion picture censorship bill, the
measure to regulate the state
Highway Contractors Association
and fifteen local measures Of then
own and of the senate.
The first bill to amend the Co.
operative market system. calling
for the records to be open for
public inspection, was passed by
a vote of 81 to T. The second
bill, which requires the market
ing of tobacco in the name of the
real owner, passed by vote of
60 to 6. AS had been predicted,
little opposition was encountered
on these measures.
The moving picture censorship
bill, as amended by the senate,
was passed by vote of 50 to (
The measure allows the board of
censors to increase the fees to be
charged for censoring films, the
charge to be saddled on the pro-
ducing company, thus working no
hardship on the theatre men OF
the state. The measure as amend
ed however, allows no increase in
the salaries of the members of
the board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
ARREST IRISH
(By uuited Press)

Dublin. March 2t-Twenty-one
Irish insurgents were arrested TO-
day, including C. ]. Lynch, chief
of the rebel publicity bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
CECIL SAILS TODAY
(By United Prrss)

London, March 2l-Lord Ro-
bert Cecil, one of the foremost
British advocates of the League
of Nations, sailed today for New
York aboard the Majestic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
ny CARNARVON BETTER
tRy IRited pressO

ol, France, March 21.-
C IS Carnarvon, whose flight
To- husbands bedside at Luxor
Wa terrupted by her illness,
Nss her way to Marseilles by
Jl ,iS afternoon.
Carnarvon, discoverer OF
T" h-Amen'S tomb. who. has
r.ta of blood poisoning. is re-
"a ereatly recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-21
FRENCH KILLED
Try Cnited PrcsS)

Berlin. March 2l-Seven French
trainmen were killed today when
a freight was derailed near Bo-
chum, according to reports reach
ing here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-16
The Price of Cotton

The price Of cotton jumped so a
bale last week when the government
report was issued showing an est
mated production Of ten million bales.
Throughout this section. this boost
in price does not help much because
the crop is 50 short.
In many places the crop Is almost
total failure. and while those who have
produced a short crop get the benefit
of the high price those who have pro-
duccd practically no cotton will bc but
slightly benefited.
\ year igo the crop was short and
the price was high hut this territory
Jared well because it produced good
sized crop. We did not lament the
benefit of good prices. but this year it
strikes MS in a tender spot.
The prevailing price and the possi-
bility Of further advance will cause
some of the farmers to disregard the
obstacles ahead of them and endeavor
| h'Al year W lHukt unblutI VIZ crop.
That is one effect high prices have on
any community.
If a word Of advice is in order at
this time, we would say that the pros
pect of producing a normal cotton crop
in this territory is doubtful, If not re
mote for the next few years. or until
the boil weevil and army worm have
been eradicated. As long as these pests
are with us, or likely to descend upon
MS without warning, it is n dangerous
thing for the farmer to put all his
crop in a cotton basket.
This fs the time for caution TO be
observed The farmer who produces
only cotton is i'm bad fix when the
boil weevil gets that. He may escape
the ravages Of the pest, but he does
not know that he will, and no one can
give assurance to that effect. II is
safe, however, fol him to raise his
bread and meat and butter and eggs
and fruits and vegetables as sort OF
insurance against the failure Of his
cotton crop
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-16

cheered them ON. and now it seems as
If they had forgotten.
III people only realized how much
it meant to the boys to have visitors
If they could only realize how they
look forward to seeing visitors and
getting to talk 10 them. How they do
appreciate kind words. But people
don't understand ] wish that they
would"
Gradually the veterans are learning
to do things with their hands. They
are learning To make things and they
have the members Of the Auxiliary to
the local Legion post to thank for this.
For the government does not provide
them with any material with which to
work. The members of the Auxiliary
have been furnishing material for the
weaving Of rugs, neckties, baskets, etc.
The government, it is said, will fur
nish these supplies when the veterans
have demonstrated their ability to
make these articles.
Candy and tobacco are sent the vet
Grams by the various Auxiliary units in
the state, and the members of the To-
cal unit go weekly to the hospital and
mend the clothes of the veterans.
Through the courtesy Of theater
managers the veterans are entertain.
ed at the various theaters weekly.
II il the idea of Mrs. Boyce that
more people become interested in the
veterans and visit them.
Right here IL might be well to s.ate
that although Mrs. BOyce devote'
most of her time to her boys as she
calls them, she does not receive one
penny in compensation.
And, by strange turn In fate, she
did not receive any compensation from
the government when her son went
west"
II is not always those who serve
that answer the call to arms and
march bravely to the front for there
is always the little mother who says
at home and prays that her son may
he returned to her.
Sometimes these prayers are no
answered, and all this be evidenced
by the thousands Of white crosses tha
dot Flanders, and the little gold stars
little In size but big in their meaning
that decorate the bOsoms Of Thousands
of mothers, who look at them proud!
but with tear-dimmed eyes and in {
choking voice say:
"He was all ! had-but ! gave hin
gladly my country needed him.
who knows the thoughts of mother
who wait,
| Whether in grandeur. or lowly state
Who knows the sacrifice of those VIII,
lgive
Their all, their sons, that We nigh
a., N
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-16
A True American Mother
(By V. NJ. Culver

who knows the thoughts of mothers
who wait,
Whether in grandeur or lowly state I;
Who knows the sacrifice Of those
VIII I.yc
Their all, their Sons. that we might
lliveT -McCollum
We're bringing home 600 wounded
men. mother. and 200 Of them are wear
ing little tags marked Crippled for
Life" and the rest are mentally de
ranged. and I'm wondering what their
reception will be by the folks back
home.
I'm not feeling well today, mother.
and have a little fever, but | guess
that I'll be alright by tomorrow. I'm
giving this letter to -- TO bring TO
you"
The foregoing was the last letter
Mrs. Josephine Boyce, gray-haired,
gold star mother, 51s Rock street, Lit
tie Rock. received from her son, Wes-
lev. a sailor assigned to the Mon
golia." The letter was written Octo-
her 6, 1918. He died at $50 p. m. the
following day-just five short years
ago
lie was the first Little Rock veteran
to be returned for burial.
Sleeping beneath II rose-covered
mound in Roselawn. overlooking pic.
,turesque spot, he sleeps the sleep OF
| the Just and keeps his silent vigil
He gave his all that we might live
Broken-hearted, the memory of her
son always before her, Mrs. Boyce has
plunged herself into the praiseworthy
work of helping out the disabled vet
Grams.
They call her mother at the Fort
Roots hospital, and well they might
for she is ''mOther'atO them all. HeI
hair snow white, her voice kind and
gentle. her hands busy all the time
doing kind deeds for the veterans, she
has won their love and undyng graft
| tude.
when they took Wesley they tool
my ALL" she sobbed, but when se'
the wrecks from the war; know tha
God. in His infinite wisdom, was kinC
to me. / am glad that did have
son to give, and If l had another sol
and there was ever another war,
would tell him TO 20 and fight for hi
country"
such is the spirit Of American
mothers.
Il wish that more people would tak'
lam interest in the veterans at the hos
Ip;al People call them insane, hu
that is wrong they are just mental!
deranged 10y the war.
People. stare at them so. i is no
right. They forget the days when the.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-16
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Statement Of the ownership, manage.
ment, etc, Of the POcahOntas star
Herald as required by the Act OF
Congress of August ~. 1912:
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this 10Th day of November D23.
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New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
7. v. (. 4. NOTES

Beginning Saturday all classes will be closed over the holidays. New classes in dressmaking, millinery, basketry, and arts and crafts will be started the latter part of January.
 Current events and Tuesday evening Bible classes will not meet again un- til January s.
 The swimming pool will be open for plunges this evening from o'clock until 9 o'clock, Friday afternoon from to 5, and for the juniors on Saturday morning from till 12. The pool will then be closed until Wednesday. Jan- uary 2, when the regular schedule will be resumed.
 The grade school girl reserves held a Christmas party this afternoon.
 This evening the young women re- siding in the dormitories will give a house party which will mark the close of the Christmas activities at the Y.
 The Sewing club Golden Eagles and Sincere Service club will meet in the Blue Triangle club room Friday eve- ming.
 The Bluebirds, the young employed girls. will give party to their young CT sisters in the Blue Triangle club room Friday afternoon.
 The industrial secretary, Miss Flor ence Bruger, will be at the Blue Tri- ingle club room this evening and Fri day evening to receive registrations for new clubs which will be opened after January 1.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
Brings Suit for $1,0O0
 For Collision Damages

J. s. Kennedy, through Klett X Al. ling. has brought suit for si,00o against Pietro Buceni of this city, The plaintiff alleges that while driv- ing his car between Avon and Tarm- ington. on July 14, it was struck by an auto driven by the defendant. As a result of the collision thep laintiff alleges his car was badly damaged and he was deprived of its use for a considerable length of time.
 The papers were served by Con- stable Fred Wrinkle who attached an automobile belonging to the defend- ant. The writ. Is returneble in the court of common pleas the first Tues day of January.
 Frank Urbansky of Glastonbury. through Freedman Sc Freedman of Hartford, has brought suit for ssOO against Gussie Halpern of this city. administratrix of the estate of Albert Halpern. The papers were served bt Constable Fred winkie. The writ is returnable in the court Of common pleas the first Tuesday Of January.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
CHARITY FOR GERMANY
Some Washington Officials Think World Will Have To Go To Rescue Of Teuton People.

Washington. Dec. 20.--some ad- ministration officials believe that the world must go the rescue of Ger. many with charity.
 Word has reached Washington that negotiations for a commercial loan. the proceeds of which might be used 10 feed the destitute German popula- ton. are not encouraging
 High Treasury officials are convinc- cd ii will be impossible for Germany as a nation or any of its citizens 10 float loans outside while the repara ton commissions holds a drawstring on inc counfry's resources
 The situation in Germany is regard ed al inc Treasury as extremely ser ious. but officials appear to believe there is hope or restoring stability. They cited today the case Of Austria to wf1ose relief The nations of inc world. including the United states contributed to save Inc peopi, from famine. and pointed Co ihe progress made by that nation to the lssf few years 10 a position now regarded as sound economically.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
CITY ITEMS.

William Burke of Seymour street is undergoing treatment for a broken collar bone, the result of an accident l Mir Burke is meter reader for tho | Connecticut Light & Power Co. Children's records for Christmas c. l.. Pierce & Co.--advt. Mrs. James Morrisey of 50 Whiting street has reported to the police that s1o was stolen from her pocket book at her home last night. See the Mary Elizabeth Shop for dresses and silk hosiery of the better kind. S7 W. Main, Professional Bldg ---advt. Selected trees. front Meth. church | -advt. A victrolas and Pianos. Henry Morani -advt. = Give him box of Muller's Mozarts 50, 25 and 10 in a box -advt.
 A Player Piano for your Christmas c. L. Pierce & Co.-advt. Xmas trees. Your choice 3i.00 de- livered. 14 Washington Place, Main street and R. R. tracks. New shipment received.-advt.
 Victor Xmas Records at Morans.- adyt.
 Fine trees, next to new Hotel.-- advt.
 "Raggedy Ann." new Victor rec. ord. c. l.. Pierce & Co.-advt. Big New Years Eve Frolic" at the Capitol Theater. Reserved seats now on sale.-advt.
 Lunch at Hallinans.-advt.
 Special Christmas Records. C. L. Pierce & Co.--advt.
 "Pyralin" Ivory, plenty at Axelrod' s -advt.
 lbs. Apollo Choc. sS.7s, at Axel- rod's-advt.
 Xmas tree ornaments at Axelrod's. advt.
 Big assortment of Fruit for Xmas. Sullivan Bros, Main and Lafayette advt.
 Fancy Fruit Baskets. Sullivan Bros.. Main and Lafayette,
 Cigars and Cigarettes. Sullivan Bros, Main and Lafayette.--advt
 Xmas tree sets. Sullivan Bros, Main and Lafayette.--advt.
 French Hat shoppe. Room 107 Pro- tessional Bldg, S7 West Main st.-adv
 Brunswick phonographs and rec ords at John A. Andrews & Co.-adv.
 "Pyralin" Ivory, plenty at Axelrod's -advt.
 5 lbs. Apollo Choc. s3.79, at Axel- rod's-advt.
 Xmas tree ornaments at Axelrod's. advt.
 Big assortment of Fruit for Xmas Sullivan Bros, Main and Lafayette,- advt.
 Fancy Fruit Baskets. Sullivan Bros, Main and Lafayette.-advt.
 Cigars and Cigarettes. Sullivan Bros, Main and Lafayette.-advt.
 Xmas tree sets. Sullivan Bros, Main and Lafayette.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
POLICE BELIEVE BURGLARY
 AT BEERS HOME SOLVED
W. F.. Beers Identifies Revolver Found in Possession of Albert
 Copeland Now Under Arrest

With the arrest of Albert Copeland. alias John Mandell, age 26 years, in Hartford yestsrday the New Britain police believe that the burglary at the William F. Beers home on Pearl street will be cleared up. Copeland, who lives at 9s Maple street, this city, was arrested by the Capital city authorities on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He will be ar rajgned in court there tomorrow morning and after his case has been disposed of the local police will act and bring him to New Britain, Chief William c. Hart said this afternoon.
 Detective Sergeant William r. Me- Cue received word yesterday after noon thet Copeland had been arrest cd and in his possession was Smith & Weston A calibre revolver. Dur ing the course of the conversation that followed it was brought out that the revolver was the same type as one stolen from the Beers home here with se,ooo in iewelry last Saturday night. Sergeant MeCue immediately communicated with Mr. Beers at his place of business in Hartford with the result that he went to the Hartford police headquarters and identified the gun as one belonging to him.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
Senators Question Truth
 Of Charges by Hughes

Washington. Dec. 20.-Secretary Hughes disclosure of a soviet move- ment 10 overthrow the American government was the ssbject Of a sem ate debate today in which the au- thenticity of the secretarys evidence was questioned by senators who have urged recognition of the Russian soviet government. Senator Borah, re- publican. Idaho. declared it was his opinion after mature investigation that during the past three years the soviet had not conceived any effort to overthrow thegoyernment at Washing ton. He added that if the department Of justice or anyone else would furnish him with any evidence he would con- duct a public inrestigation.