New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 8, 1922, Page 28

‘ ‘periences in the eastern division of LIAMMELLOWESIS | ~ EXECUTED BY IRISH (Continued from First Page). @ rebel army, told in the masterful manner of which the deceased leader Was capable, made the gathering one of ‘the most successful ever held in the city. After he had concluded his talk and the meeting adjourned, a ;ronp of enthuslasts in the Irish re- ublican movement waited on him #nd tendered him a purse of gold. At his request the money was turned over to a fund being collected for the relief of Irish war sufferers. Here as Christmas Guest, The following Christmas he spent In this city as the guest of local friends ,coming here on the eve of the holi2sy, spending the night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Meehan of Wallace street, and the holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Butler of Winter street. Y Was Clever Entertainer, He proved an excellent entertainer, being a clever exponent of the old Irish dances and also a violinist of antlity, He entertained a number of friends with his dances, violin num- bers and his keen Irish wit. Mrs. M. T. Crean, soloist at St. Mary's church sang the songs of his home- land. and as she did his eyes that had witnessed so much suffering and bloodshed during Easter week, filled with tears, Last Here Two Years Ago « Melowes' last visit to New Britain was about two years ago when he called on local friends unofficially. Shortly thereafter he toured the country and at one time was in Mexico. During the entire period of his travels he corresponded regularly with local friends until about a year ago, when nothing was heard him. for several months. Then came announcement that he had arrived safely in Ireland and had taken up more active work in the interest of the republican form of government. ', Held High Rank. He was give nhigh rank in the re- publjean army and with the other leaders executed today, went to Dub- lin, where he established quarters in the ‘Kour Courts building. After a terrific battle, the quarters were taken by the Free State forces last June and since that time Mellowes had been in prison. Included among his local personal friends were John McInerney, Robert M. Murray, James O'Brien, M. J. {Kelly and a number of others. di Official Announcement. Dublin, Dec. § (By Associated Press)—Rory O'Connor and Liam |Mellowes, together with two other iIrish rebels, were executed in Mount Joy prison this morning, it was offi- ‘kflnlly announced. | " The two other men executed, it was \later announced were named Joseph MeKelvey and Richard Barrett, both \prominent republicans. Roderick (Rory) O'Connor and WGeneral” Liam Mellowes were lead- ers of the band of Irish insurgents . that held the Four Courts building in Dublin in its stand against the Iree/ t troops last June. .FaeW was prisoner whet the' bullding was paptured after a three day siege. An official army report states that an Hales yesterday and as a solemn pg ;to, those associated with t “in the conspiracy of assassina- ‘fibv?z against the representatives of the 3 peopte . Tried During Night. | The prisoners were tried by a mili- fary court martial during the night, found guilty and sentenced to death. i/ Tie death sentence was carried out 8t 9:20 o'clock this morning Three fests were present. The prisoners, {plindfolded, were marched to the IPlace of execution.. O'Connor had to je assisted to the scafford. & The Hales Tragedy. The shooting of Deputy Sean Hales occurred as Hales, with Brig. Gen. Patrick O'Maille, deputy speaker of the lower house of the new parliament were on their way to the parliament dession. They were attacked with revolvers just as they were leaving the Ormond hotel. Deputy Hales died ghortly afterward. General O'Maille shot in the head and arm was oper- ated upon and it was stated that his gondition was not critical. Hales was one of Michael Collins’ closest friends. His brother Tom is on the other side—one of the most prom- inent irregular leaders and is report- ed to have acknowledged responsibil- ity for the ambush which resulted in Michael Collins' death last summer. Speed Startles Dublin. The startling swiftness with which the Free State government acted in consequence of the assassination ot | Deputy Hales caused a great sensation | among Dublinites. Through today's executions the ir- regulars lost two of their principal leaders and two other important al- though less known men. All four surrendered after the destruction of the Four Courts, in the seizure of which O'Connor and Mellows took a | leading part. Mellowes a Young Man. Both Rory O'Connor and Liam Mellowes had figured prominently in the insurgent activities and both had been arrested a number of times. Mellowes, who had barely passed his twent venth birthday, had the more romantic career. Even when in his 'teens he was an indefatigable worker for the republican cause. He organized the IFiannah-Eireann, a body of boys who pledged their lives for a free Ireland, and made a bicyele tour of the country. In 19156 British, but es , and a price of 1,000 pounds was put on his head. Finally his hiding place was discov- ered, but he broke through the lines, CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR HER FOR HIM FOR THE KIDDIES On Today’s Want Ad l’kge Classifications 65 A-B-C-D from | -~ seacoast where he shipped as a stok- er and, after a stormy voyage arrived in America. of the world war he lived in When Mary MacSwiney, sister of Terence, forner Lord May- or of Cork, went on a hunger, strike in Mountjoy Prison, her sis- ter Annie went on a sympathetic strike outside the prison gate. Here is Annie MacSwiney with one of the women who ‘tended her during the last days of her strike. Note the religioua shrine on the prison gate. It was toward this that the watchers prayed. isguised as a nun, and reached the During the latter days the The Charm of the New Winter Things Ts Lent Added Zest by Real Winter Weather & A new collgction of Smart Black Satin Hats also Gold and Silver Metallic Turbans Specially Priced $4.95 nd $6,95 United States, but in 1919 returned to Ireland to engage again in the fight for the republicy O’Connor Once in Canada. Rory O'Connor was educated to be The close-fitting lines in the ear-cap effects are well conceived— Women’s Flannel Gowns Good looking sensible, warm and comfort- ahle 98¢ $1.45, $1.95 Underwear, 9 45 Envelope Chemise — hand sewn, hand em- broidered in Philli- pine. Hosiery $1.95 All plain colors — in pure. thread silk — Gotham and Phoenix. Wool Hosiery $2.95 “Gordon” Hose in heather mixture and hand embroidered clox. Wool Mufflers $2.75 All beauties—in all sorts of stripes and plain colors. =— Beautiful Collection of BRUSHED WOOL SLIP-ON SWEATERS at ... $2 95 Hundreds of practi- cal Coats for winter wear at low prices— All the way from 2 to 16 years—right hand- some little Coats of chinchilla—wool cloth —plaid backs—some are trimmed with contrasting fur — others are self col- lared and more rug- ged for school and play | $4,95 t0 $19,.85 — 3rd Besse-Leland's an engineer, completing a course in Dublin university, after which he re- celved an appointment in westérn Canada. The possibliity of entering fhe Irish fight for fra‘!nm apparent- ly never entered his mind until the cutbreak of thg world war, when he suddenly left )\’l lonely camp in Can- oda, crossed the ocean and became one of the central figures in the famous Easter rebellion of 1916, He was captured but later released under the amnesty, For many months he took an ac- tive part in the guerilla ' warfare which scourged Ireland, but it was as the leader of the republican forces that selzed the Four Courts bullding in Dublin that he first came into in- ternational prominence, His defence of that place with a comparatively handful of men in the face of artil- lery bombardment from the Free State guns caught the popular ad- miration on both sides of the Atlan- tie. However the hopelessness of the and the Free State forces sent on a prolonged siege if necessary finally in- duced him to surrender and sinen |that time he had been treated as a prisoner of war, City Items Headquart: for Flapper Coats at Resse-Leland’s.—advt. Save $3 to $5 on Suit Cases and Traveling Bags at Conn. Hat Co., Ar- cade.—advt. Excepting when caused by a defect in the sidewalk, Corporation Counsel J. H. Kirkham feels the city should be exempt from the payment of dam- ages for falls on icy sidewalks, and he will present a proposal for such a charter change at the next revision committee meeting. Special S8ale Christmas Decorations. 175" Main.—advt. For the ladies, Silk Umbrellas make ideal gifts. Conn. Hat Co., Arcade.— advt. Unity Rebecca lodge will *hold a regular meeting next Tuesday night at Junfor O. U, A. M. hall on Hunger- ford Court. A class of candidates will Hand-Beaded and situation with reinforcements lacking be initiated. The degree team will meet at 6:30 for rehearsal, Guibransen Player Planos, Morans, ~advt, ' A meeting of the executive commit- tee of New Britaln post, Disabled Am- erican Veterans of the World War, will be held tonight at the home of Dewey Selander of 66 Roekwell ave- nue, Watch our windows at 1756 Main.— advt, * MAIL CLERKS ROBBED Three A_rmed Bandits Make A Way With Registered and First Class Matter at St. Joseph, Mo. St. Joseph, Mo, Dec. 8—Three armed men held up two mail clerks at the Union station early today and escaped in a walting automobile with one package of registered and five packages of first clags mail which had been taken from the mail car of a train en route from Kansas City to Omaha. No estimate of the value of the loot could be obtained early today. The police were told that the same train was robbed of several pouches of mail Wednesday night near Ar- mour Junction, Mo., but no valuable mail was reported taken. ~ NO TRACE OF WOMAN | Mrs, Phillips Still Uncaptured and Polico Admit Tey Have No Clue to Her Whereabouts, Los Angeles, Dec. 8.—Mrs, Clara Phillips, hammer murderess, Wwho sawed her way to fraedom from the Los Angeles county jail last Tuesday morning, was.still free early today. The police of the greater part of the country and of Mexican territory of Lower California as well are on the watch for her. So far the search has resulted only in scores of “tips” which have proved | worthless. The local police said today they hardly know in what di- rection to look for Mrs. Phillips. Crepe de Chine Frocks Unusual Dresses designed in straight lines in order to display its exquisite beading—Dresses that take their inspiration from French models $19.85 $24.85 $29.85 Others at $39.85 that originally sold for a great deal more. 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