New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 12, 1920, Page 7

NEW DR H 12, 1920. FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT AT STAMFORD RALLY Mention of John T. King Pre- cipitates Hostilities Bridgeport, March 12.—Twenty fist fishts, an attempt by State Represen- | tative Ivan L. Morehouse to tip over @ table from the top of which Judge' Charles = H. vallying his Town Cler! Peck was frantically followers, the use by Harold C. Lovell of a policeman's “billy”” to rap for order, and a real, old-fashioned town hall riot featured a republican caucus in the town of Stratford yesterday. The battle started when a handful of men svho said they “had received their orders from the state central committee” elected a delegate ticket favorable to John 7] King, former ,vampaign manager for Gen. Wood, azainst the wishes of several hun- dred workingmen who crowded the meetinz. The caucus was called for the afternoon, with the avowed in- tention of preventing the working- men from attending. They lost half a day’s puy, attended anyway, and outnumbered the King men four to one Railvroading™ Causcs a ot. Town Clerk Lovell, who presided at the caucus, entered the town hall, gaw the crowd which had gathered, got a billy at a nearby police station and rapped for order with it. He then recognized Rep. Morchouse, who is also prosecuting attorney of Stratford. Morehouse introduced a solution naming the four John T. King men state delegates. Lovell lled for :the voto in fuvor, but cted to call for those opposed. numed the delegates and a town committee in two minutes, he asked for a motion to adjourn. Up jumped a hundred men to pro- test. Judge T’eck jumped on a table in the front of the hall and cried out a st the action. Representative Morehouse grabbed the edge of the teble, and the judge undignifiedly , wobbled about as if in a rouzh sea. - Richard Stanton's descended upon Representative Morehouse's arm and the battle was on. Louis Polley, the village barber, rolled a newspaper into a club and his nearest opponent on the Constable William Bassett thereupon fist Dl'l'crcrl to “lick any man in the hall.” | Judge Has a Rival Caucus. Somebody grabbed a chair a. weapon and ten portly town father: followed his example. Turmoil in the hall. Judge Peck., having regained balance, called upon Chief William Nichols to tative Morechouse, But the chief could not_see: it that way. When the smoke of cleared away and the villagers had smoothed the dents from their tered derbies. Town Clerk Lovell had escaped to the police station. He was not found until threce hours later, when he announced that he had re- signed as chairman of the town com- mittee. Rallying his followers Judge his arrest Represen- battle had Peck clouted | nose. | raged | of Police | bal- { whose feud with Lovell, Morehousgl and other King men is of ten vears | standing, called another caucus and elected another town chairman, town committee and delegate ticket. When the state convention is held Stratford will be represented by two sets of delegates. The state central committee will have to decide which | to scat. Dock Workers in Bucnos Aires Quit in Sympathy With Fellow Laborers. March 9.—A strike the stevedores Buenos Aires, among a portion of here was begun today, tying up the work of loading overseas steamers with cargo in one section of the port It was announced that the in sympathy with tae str dores at Rosario who: been broken by the of the men to \\O]k The maj of the stevedores here, who helung to a different union, did not go out. return some ' of *e leak-proof Jomt. 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Regular $ b $1.98 and Silk Camisoles In pink satin, lace trimmed. 1.50 Night Gowns Trimmed with finc lace ribbons. $1.98 Satin Bloomers Full sizes, trimmed with hemstitching. $2.98 lace; BLOUSES EVER MORE CHARMING Spring’s newcst shades in Voiles, Organdics, Georgettes nd Crepe de Chine in smart tail- ored and dress-up models. $1.98 to $17.98 LAZARUS C 164 Main Street IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Committec of Minors and Operators Are Continuing Deliberations Behind Closcd Doors. New York, March 12.-—The sub- committee of miners and operators appointed to negotiate the new wage B te miners Hope that the award of President Wilson's soft cost commission would be available as a bajis of settlement in the hard coal field nas virtually been abandoned, as John P. 3 miners’ representative refused to sign the report. Officials of the miners union declared that this disagreement will bar any consideration being siven the award to the saft coal worlkers. Both mine workers and operators have agreed to procced with the ne- gotiations affecting the anthracite fleld as rapidly as possible in order to prevent a suspension of work in the Pennsylvania hard coal fields' on March 31 when the present working agreement of the miners expirex MER OFF ROC-: Esperanza Ias Been Refloated wad Is Now Safe at Mesican Port. New Y ~The Ward line steamer a which aground yesterday (Jf( the coast Yucatan, Mex., has been floated arrived safely at Progresso, Me 19c-Emerson Records-79¢ 10-INCH DOUBLE DISC. All the 85¢ and $1.00 Dardenella; Eddic Cantor hits and reduced price. all and vocal records. Spring Medicines and Tonics Compound Syrup of Hypo- phosphites 16 oz bottle 69c. Sulphur and Crcam Tartar Lozenges 1 tox. Syrup of | with Extract, Cod Liver Oil 8 oz hot. 45¢. pulsion Pure Cod Liver with Hypophosphites, 12 z. bottle 19¢, Wampeles Creo Terpin, 16 oz. hottle 69¢. Wampoles Cod Liver 69¢. Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound 85c¢. Vinol the builder tonic $2¢ Bovonine, small 59¢, large oil Kilmer's Svamp Root 45c. Itines, all kinds $1.00. Her Majesty Corsets Two new models just re- ceived of this popular make. These models made up of Coutil in = pink, with supporters and guare antcad rust proof. Medium Bust Model with V shapc elastio inserts in top. Sizes 21 to 29, $1.80. A girdle model with clas- tic top and elastic band hips $1.69. Some New Handkerchiefs Women’s Handkerchiefs of fine soft lawn with 14-inch colored borders 10¢ cach. Men's colored border wdkerchicfs of good qual- cotton, ~oft finish ca. Imported Swiss Handker- chicls In beautiful quality, soft Shamrock lawn, with hand loom embroidered cor- ners, in white and colors 29¢ each. Men'’s Handkerchiefs of fine Count Cotton Cloth, neatly hemstitched 13¢ ca. Childrca’s Handkerchiefs, good grade cloth with print- ed colored borders 10c ea. Women’s Handkerchiefs with pretty printed designs and patterns in colors, 12%¢ cach, Overalls .9 “Kutie boys and girls; Yor little from toddler’'s sizes to 6 years. Made of Chambrays, Poplins of good washable quality. These came in pret- ty shades of grey, rose, copen, khaki and navy, all trimmed with contrasting colors and pearl buttons, If you sec these, mothcr, you surcly will buy one or more. The price is $1.19. Underthings for Women No need to pay fancy prices for pretty, well made tical garments. Our is selected with great carc as to fit, fabric and workmanship. They come back from the laundry right. ENVELOPE CHEMISE 98¢ to $1.69. These are made in step-in styles. also white or pink, dainty lingerie cloth, in tail- ored bodice styles, or trim- med with fine val. laces and cmbroidered medallions. BATISTE BLOOMERS 69¢ to $1.45. endless varicty of these practical garments in pink or whitc, several dif- ferent styles of trimmed ruffles and lace inscrted pat- terns, CREPE An GOWNS $1.69 to $2.69 These popular zarments made of the best quality cot- ton crepes in plain colors and figured patterns. Plain styles or selection of Jace and rib- bon trimmed models. BILLIE BURK $1.98 and $2.1 A sleeping garment made in Batiste and Crepes: pink only. Hemstitching and pretty val. (rimming en- chances their beauty. the newest selections at this the new dance i | | arly today caivaad he :ording to a m iine here. Th sengers on bourd suffered ro venience, It wus stated An exa w,\a of the & ascertain if sh seri0Us damage NOW the der w: Dr. Burton of the literaturt tment of the University of gave the second of a se lectures this afternoon at the of Mrs. H. Dayton Humphrey. and Iiis Influence” was the chosen for today. 19¢ yd-Crash Toweling-19¢ ydl Half Blcached Crash edge. border 18-inch wide, o A last year’s purchasc just arrived -and worth it cam th it 25¢ Boston and Paris Garters 25¢ Mr. Man, this is an you. You know the styles. New extra good little Saturday bargain for goods, all fresh elastic. Men’s Hose Silk Lislcc Hose, dovan and grey, 50c pair. Men's Beacon Mce's Cotton Lisle yarn: black, Cordova Hose, shocs, 85¢ pair. Men's Silk Hose, heather shades, stylish and double solc, Split Foot Hose strict navy, slate, Men's Heather Wool Hoso fine for high spliced heel, Black, Cor- ¢ pair. first_quality, 25¢ pair. carly fine ‘Combed wear with low developed in fibre silk. A serviceable Sock. 69c pair. Modesty Drawers FOR WOMEN AND MISSES. $1.45 A splendid garment aerity your attention. Come ind let us cxplain it to you. Made up of fine quality muslin ith at ruiffles of embroid- Comfortable in fit, practi- in use and perfectly made. that Spring Underwear for Men Balbriggan and Finc French Rib quality Shirts, long or short slceves; Drawers, double seats. - 95¢ Per garment Serviceable Hosiery for Women and Children For Women Women's Round Ticket ¢€ilk Hosc. All colors such as pink, blue, lavender, grey, taupe, sand. Today’s worth 8§1.50. Special 78¢c Women's Drop Stitch Lisle Hose, mock seam back, slightly irregular, black or navy, 45¢ pr. Women’s out size Rib Top Cotton Hoee, black, white and balbriggan 28c pair. For Children Ipswich for boys. Bear brand for boys. Knit Rite for girls. Warrior for girls. These brands all well known for their durable qualitics, chapely fitting and good black. Per pair 39c. Elsewhere as high as 50c. 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OPEN STOCK DIN: In a variety prices. 1919 prices. been an advance of 2 in Need of dinner ware you can save buying GR WARE ot patterns at low We bought thesc goods at Since them therc has 25%. 1t you arc heve. MOHAWK SHEETS 72x90. Special $1,95. Saturday ALUMINUM DOUBL BOILER. Vameo Alluminum $1.50. BATH ROOM FIXTURES Wilivcar heavy nickled fix- tures. Complete assortincnt for the bath room 59c¢. TURKISH BATH TOWELS. tra heavy 21x12, double thread, full bleached, 59c. TABLE OIL CLOTH 5x4 width, white and col- 15¢ yard. O-CEDAR MOP $1.00 size. day 79c. Special Satur- embroider; Speeial Satur- proidery outy day $1.50. Grey Enamel Sauce Pot, 4-quart size. Special for saturday 69c. ALUMINUM 10-quart size. cial sale $1.75 PRESERYE KETTLE Handle. Spe- A co Spring 25¢ , as you will Absorbent and soft, shes dry We carry a rd. We arc mighty glad thad be highly pleased gets those quickly. Don’t Overlook These Notion Items Ego Hair Nets, real hair, cap shape, large size. A new import shipment just recely: cd. To introduce this 4 the price for Saturday is for 25¢ Dr Shiclds, the Fai made specially fo A double covered light. weight gunaranteed shield in roznlnr and shirt waist styles Star Sm\p Fasteners, perfectly made snap wi rolled edges. Al sizes in black and white 7c doz. Three more Safety Pins, 15 on card. Made of extral heavy nickeled wire wi guarded coil. For Saturda: 10c card. in-1 Shoe Polish, all col ors, for Saturday 10c box. Emerald Brand Ncodle Point Brass Pins. smooth finish high grade pin, 360 in sheet. Special Sc. Bias Seam Tape of lawn, yard pieces. No. 2 and 3, 60 piece. Molly Pitcher Dresses For Girls 7 to 14 Years. This line is the finest popu: lar priced make in the coun: t Each garment cut co and in full sizes, The fabrics used are of the ] grade and will wash splem- didly. Styles are much d ferent than the ordin makes of Dresses, Middy Models and round) neck styles with sash effec belts and high waist lines. Made in Checked G at $2.25. Made in Colored Chams| brays $2.69. Made in bandsome Plaia Dress Ginghams $2.95. If You Embroider These new Broiderfast Need. les will pleasc you. Your work can be done about ten times as fast with) the aid of this handy article,) and the result even better than the usual hand work| needle. Ask to see them at the Art department. Price| is $1.00. rham Pequot Stamped Pillow Cases Twenty different pa for spoked crochet Special for Satwrday pair. cdge. $2.00 Pretty New Sacques for Baby Embroidered with the daintiest little designs im- aginable. We have the but- terfly or regular sleeve styles in Cashmerc and Cashmerc Crepe. Some are hand em- broidered. Pretty gifts for new litde strangers. Easter Greetings A bhigh priced card is not needed to convey your good wishes. Splendid varicty of post cards at 6 for 5¢, and pretty little booklets at 1c to Sc. Special Bunny and Chick dcsigns for the children. ../' i ALY sg ROY.a