.5 Rules of Okla-
j j" : Town by Keep-
Colored Man
leer-night -~ .W i f e
.1 ‘ Murder
" .ws Oil‘s We Ila-Iat-
‘Inwritten law. exemplified by
at public signs bearing the
d: "Negro. don't let the sun
on you here." caused the
last night of A. W. Birch.
.. at hotel owner and the pro-
fatai wounding of the first ne-
who in yours has stayed here
' Mthan a. day. They were vic-
of an nu uhul mob of more
15 men a . went to the hotel
the mall :.;:d been employed
days us .. lortor and shot
down win" llirch attempted
persuade them to desist from their
M to lynch the negro.
”rt-w. one of several towns in
J 1-ma which has not allowed
to settle in their vicinlv furl
has abidcd by the custom of,
-itting no members of the race
mmain here after nightfall.
Last Saturday Birch brought. P.0-
Jernigan. the negro. here to
i as a porter in his hotel.
A‘few hours later he received an
< ymous communication order‘ng
to dismiss the porter at once
. drive him from the city.
‘ his-ch ignored the letter.
The mob went to ‘the hotel last
t. its members calling loudly for
negro and announcing their in-
on of hanging him on the mot.
l'ile hotel proprietor. with Jerni-
, at his side. hurried into the
-by to intcrccde. but we shot
I ’ - before he could speak. The
also fell. critically wounded.
sailants fled.
3r: "Birch. who witnessed the
«noting. said she thought she rcc-
ised the man who killed her
band. but authorities early today
id they had no clew as to the
ntity of members of the mob.
ernlg Told in Brief
" m Gibbs McAdoo. in tele-
ml“; South Dakota Democratic
' inl nomination.
- .' gig-(3:: Johnson declares that he
.Hll run as independent Republican
h South Dakota primaries when he
learns that supreme court of that
btate has forbidden the filing of his
‘ s on the Republican minority
kst.
ev. Dr. Carl Reiland. rector of
“Raeorge’s church. New York city.
1* that Protestant Episcopal fun-
‘ entals will not dare to bring to
1 either Rev. Dr. Leighton Parks
Bishop Lawrence and also asserts
Libesal churchmen will refuse
help raise funds for the cathedral
It. John the Divine. an aspect of
males that will cut deep in the
York diocese.
Battle rages for possession of Api-
o, with no indication of result.
Cruz revolutionary headquarters
'nounce.
Hotel proprietor at Harlow. Okla.
,, us. is shot and killed instantly
-en he seeks to protect negro por—
t”: from an unmasked band that
.. ld lynch him.
Department of agriculture esti-
ted value of this year's crops at
' 822,095.000. which is $827,891.000
" - that of last year. Marilyn
or has left the management of
. - . Ziegfeld. 1r" according to a
ten-lent made in her behalf. at
n York.
{heport Garner. Texas. ranking
ocrat on House Ways and Means
-mittee. declares that large in-
ue surtax payers will profit most
in Hr. Mellon's tax reduction plan.
. mander Quinn of the Ameri-
- ugion says he wonders what ef-
President Coolidge's action in re-
violators of wartime laws will
on next generation.
-' g : est Norwalk School
f' Give Xmas Program
following program will be
' at the West Norwalk School.
' ursday afternoon it 1:45 p. In.
public is invited:
Christan Program.
,. Edith 0. Lawrence
lard‘s Prayer—with response.
{laugh-Santa Claus Land by School
Beoitstton— Christmas Greetings
5 Louise Benford
Victroia Selections—The star of
1-
East.
long Beautiful Thoughts For
was—Mary Loris. Moll-ens
’ . on. Margaret Grefe. Evelyn
tion—The Coming of Santa-
Neridion.
'Iteoitatlon—A Christmas Phone—-
' . . Wempe.
., Beading-at mlcipe For Christmas
. Mary Lovis.
Manon—The Babe of Bethle-
, Look tickles. ‘
Mint—A Visit nan anta—
Neridlon.
Iongba Christmas Lullabybv
« V1 Girls.
A Christmas Acrostic—I and II
.. ‘Country Clincher-
mode.
> Olcoolesosesls m0!“ of“.
‘ noes .-....... Jul-y Levis
m .se-s 30.091118. 8.”
Deli ......... Assam
\
......_...., Daniel Weed
m Gebrgonun.
”nationalism“
M see... M W
see-es‘m M
assesses m m
T0 ORGANIZE
Civic 'Association ‘Calls
Ready for Rehearsal
Norwalk Congregational
Reached by new Gotten
Underlying conditions continue to
present many' favorable aspects. as-
sures the Dry Goods Economist. The
movement of commodities. measured
by car loadings. is unusually large.
and for the year it promises to ex-
ceed earlier estimates. Net earnings
of Glam 1 railroads for October
were 4.721;» cent. A large ‘ umber
of industrial corporations have do-
olared extra dividends. Retail busi-
ness continues mostly on an erten-
sive scale. Gains in sales during
November were reported by the
National Department Stores. Inc..
operating large establishments. in' s
number of centers. and also by five-
andctens. Liberal investments of
capital are being made in the accu-
ritleltofi reliable corporations which
are increasing their capital or ack-
ing to retire old obligations. Wheat
prices. though still too ‘ow. are
holding fairly close to recent high-
er levels. ‘
General attention. coupled with
“ctr. is being given to the legis~
lativo probabilities at 'he national
capital. more especially with regard
'.'J the railroads and as to the pro.
posed tax reduction. In behalf of
the latter New York bust tees mm
are making their voices heard with
anxiety. is being given to the legis-
lative probabilities at the national
capital. more especially ,with regard
to the railroads and as to the pro-
posed tax reduction. In behalf of
the latetr New York business men
are making their voices heard with
all the force they can muster, hop-
also that similar action will be taken
all over the country.
That higher prices
goods are inevitable is becoming
more and more recognized. Light
is thrown on the probabilities-or
certainties—by the absolute lack of
influence exerted by the setback
which raw cotton prices sustained
toward the close of last week.
Prices on bleached goods and other ‘
lines were advanced. including the
making of quotations one-half cent
a yard higher on pcrcaies, which
had been withdrawn.- Further cur-
tailment of mill hours has taken
place. It is realized. internationally.
for cotton
that no change has taken place‘in
the fundamentaisg‘of tho/«cotton; a}.
citation. out that to" a. short. crop
there is added an unprecedented”
small carry-over. I , ‘ ' .
The‘ Bill: Association of Ameria
reported stocks of raw silks JT'NGW
York on Dec. 1 as ‘11.“). bales less
than atyear ago. with imports‘ dur-
ing November 8.789 bales less‘than
in the same month of 1922. Cur-
taiiment of production. due to cur-
tailment of credits both by raw
silk dealers and by factors. is JO-
fiectcd in the November deliveries
to American mills. which are re-
ported as 10.2 bales less than in
November. 1922. Raw silk dealers-
and manufacturers are hoping for
lower prices in Japan for this raw
material. but can put forward no
valid grounds for such a devaop‘.
ment.
The cost situation as regards cot.
ton hosiery is made difficult for re-
inilers and for manufacturers by-
unwillingness of consumers-to pay
more than what they regard as
"sizadard" prices. Silk hosiery
manufacturers who market their
products under their own brands di-
rect to retailers report better condi-
tions than those who distribute in
other ways.
Because of the raw material price
conditions. knit underwear mills are
still delaying their opening for fall.
1924. Forcscelng higher prices.
some retailers are buying such
heavyweight goods as they can get
for delivery during the present sea-
son. with the intention of carrying
them till next fall.
During the week ending Dec. 8
exports of raw cotton nearly
doubled. The figures given are
271,215 bales. as compared with
141,019 bales the preceding week
and 116,564 for the same period in
1922.
The last ginning report. showing
9,248,917 bales gained up to Dec. 1.
was slightly above expectations.
W'ith cotton pivoting on a. B-cent
level. violent fluctuations are ex-
pected. but the prevalent. opinion.
is for continued high raw cotton.
Yesterday in
Washington
POLICE FORCE
Special Meeting to
G e t Better Protec-
tion — 10 Men Oder
to Serve
At the regular monthly meeting
of the Rowayton Civic association
held at the Rowayton hone house
last night the question of better po-
lice pr'otcction for the Fifth ward
was discussed. No definite action
was taken on the matter. however.
as several members of the associa-
tion were unable to be present. It
was therefore voted to call a special
meeting. Friday night. January 4.
when it is hoped that a definite de-
cision will be reached.
Already ten young men have sig-
nified their willingness to serve. Ac-
cording to the plan outlined at the
meeting. last night, it is the inten-
tion of the association to have these
men under a.» commanding officer.
who in turn will be under the su-
pervision of the chief of police.
These men will serve without pay.
They will be graded as "constables."
They may be called upon at any time
and will albo serve as traffic officers.
0 0 0
There will be a rehearsal of the
Christmas music by the choir of the
Rowayton Baptist church at the
church Friday night.
0 O 0
Hrs. William Richmond of Row-
ayton avenue has had a telephone
installed in her home.
Obituary
Mrs. John B. lac.
Mrs. John H. Lee, formerly of
Norwalk. died yesterday at her
home in Newark. N. J. She was
the mother of Charles Riley. of
this city. She was a widow; her
husband who was. at one time very
prominent in Norwalk political af-
fairs. having died several years ago
in Boston. Mass.
of the Miracle Play
In order that everything may be
ready for out of the most impres-
sive Christmas services that has ever
been presented in Norwalk. all the
committees preparing for the pres.
sntation of the “Illinois Play" are
hard at work. The play will be
given Christmas eve in the South
church.
and every effort is being put forth
to make even better than last year's
presentation. which won such great
Workers met at the church last
night and under the direction of
William B. Ferris. who is in charge
of stage construction. set it pthe
Me. so that. it will he ready‘for
a roller—i Wednesday night. Thurs~
by night. therewiii beadrcmre—
Milan”;
one rows-n. is
. Stage nastier. “em. Haitian
80mm.
Russia's new bid for recognition
reached the White House and was
referred to the state department.
The eligibility of Chairman Farley
to serve on the shipping board was
questioned by a number of senators.
Reinstatement of dismissed bureau
engraving employee was predicted by
Senator Caraway.‘ Dunner-at. Arkan-
sas. ‘
Plans were begun for hearing the
contest against Senator Mayneld.
Democrat, Texas. by the Senate elec-
tions committee“. ‘
Senator Bil-am Johnson announced
that he would his in the independent
column on the South Dakota presi-
dential and primary ballot.
The Senate failed again to break
its deadlock over the selection of a
chairman for the Interstate Com-
merce committee. .
The House ratified its committee
assignments. making it possible for
committees to begin framing legisla-
tion. including taxation and applica-
tion measures.
Final estimates of the department
of agriculture placed the value of the
country's principal farm crom this
year-at $8,322,696,000, compared with
tho-revised figure for last year of
37.449.804.000.
. SPRINGWOOD
(Continued on Page Four.)
lahan. a New York detective. Pearl
Mola played the part of “Kittie."
the serving girl.
During the third not. Robert De-
Cesare. violinist and Professor James
Sexton. pianist. rendered two num-
bers .whlch won hearty applause.
The musical program was arranged
and conducted by Professor Boston.
Credit must be given to Hr Mo-
Mnhon for the manner in which
the comedy was staged. Mr. Mc-
Mahon. during the past 13 yarn.
has staged more than twenty plays.
All of the members of the cast
showed efficient coaching. While
the comedy proved ,rather lengthy.
this fault can well be over-looked
in the excellence oaths performance.
The Sprlizngwood Dramatic Club
was organ ed more a year .
Last winter. the comedy "Bar“oz
Ranch" was staged by the club. ’7
Start of the Clam—Representative
Max Bippner: Treasurer. John 85!-
tess: Businem Manager. Morris E.
Roth: Editor of grain. Andrew
Bellus; Secretary. Joseph Delor-
tino: Master Carpenter.
Hadik. .
The Committee of Arrangements
follow:-- V
John Krisco. John Ream. Ir.
William Mm. Joseph Malock. W.
Buchta, Joseph Hagyar. Jr.. John
Murphy. A. Kuhn. 3m Dom
Stephen 1‘09". 0. Desance. Stephen
Kerekes. G.’1vocs.r.'loo Fuses. " _-
Those who co-operatsd in the”
production of "Turn To The night?
were:-- ' ” '
Light Meets; Alba/rt mos:
Arrangements. George Rents,
Settings. Joseph Lam-nut:
ties. W D Taylor. ' ' ‘ ’
some... .5...
Joseph,
Ware thrown ~11» -
connecting that. wool ”soon;
be at thigtilne no mkfotgfifinal
tion with the Soviet government as
suggested in the message heroine
foreign ‘minister received-y 503‘s-
. Following is the text. of 'Sec star-y
Hughes communication: ,- "There?
would mm to be at this time on rea»
son. for negotiation. 'The American"
government. as the President said in"
his message to Congress. is not, pro-
posing to barter its principles. '
."Ir the Soviet authorities are‘ready
to__restore the cohficated property of
American citizens or make effective
compensation they can do so. . If the
Soviet authorities are ready to reveal
their decree repudiatlng Russia's-lob;
ligation to this country and recognise
them, they can do so. It requires no
comment or negotations to mom.
pllsli. these results. 'which can and
should,be arrived at by Moscow "as
evident of good faith.
. "The American govemmenthasmot
incurred liabilities to Russian or re-
pudiated. obligations. Most serious is
the continued propaganda to over-
throw the institution or this country.
The government can enter into no
negotiation until efforts directed
from Moscow are abandoned.
Blind World War 1
"Yet Wins Honors
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 18. -—
Lieut. Frank Schoble. Jr.. a blind
Veteran of the world war. has been
awarded the phi beta kappa key at
the University of Pennsylvania. the
highest scholarship award possible
in the college departman Lieut‘
Schoble left the university in 1909
without completing his
course.
At the outbreak of the war he on.
listed, was commissioned and went
overseas. .
Five days before the armistice he
was struck by a piece of shrapnel
while leading his men into action“
Blind. he devoted himself to the
Braille system for reading by touch.
mastered and re-entcrcd the univer-
sity in the fall of 1921. In addi-
tion to his work in his classes. he.
has found time for extra curriculum
activities.’ being on the debating
team and taking part in many im-
portant intercollegiate contests. He
will be graduated in June. ’
People’s Chorus Hold
. A Meetings Tomorrow
‘ Two important meetings of the
Peoples chorus are scheduled for
tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. F. J. Morrison: ”40
West avenue. ‘ There will be a re-
hearsal of the Christmas carols by
“the members of ‘the chorus who de-
sire to accept the invitation of Item
Louis B. Howell to take part in the
“candle-light services" at St. Paul's
church. Christmas eve.
The co-operative committee will
also hold its meeting promptly at 8
o'clock in the omce of Dr. Morrison.
Final plane are to be made for the.
presentation of the "Messiah" on.
December 28. It is hoped that there
will he at least one representative
from every local organisation at this
meeting.
Chain Stores
-Based on the showing by F. W.
Woolworth Co. during the eleven
months the company should close
.the year with sales of better than
8190.000.000. an increase of 323.-
600.000 to.$23.000.000 over the 1922
total of $167,319,265. December
sales are officially estimated at 330.-
000,000.
the mutual should be $190,809,-«
000.
On the basis of $190,000,000 of
sales this year and a 10.95:: margin
of profit On each dollar of sales.
the same as in 1922,‘ not should
approximate 820,805,000. equal to
832 a share on the 865,000,000 of
common stock. according to Red-
monds. That would mean the 88
dividend earned four' times oVer.
If the margin of profit drops to
10¢ it should result in 819,000,000
of net. or 829.07 a. share. a 9.606
margin $18,050,000. or $27.70 a
share, while a 11.60c margin of pro-
iit should produce ”1.850.000. or
3:8.Mashare. ' ..
An 11o margin of profit on the
$100,809.000 of sales for the eleven
months should have resulted in net
of around 817,689,000. or 827.20 a
share. while a. 10c margin should
have produced 318,080,000. of 834.15 .7
a share.
Sales of the s. s. Kresge Co.
should equal the 881.000.000 mark
31!!- year. a gain of $18,809,000.
‘Assuming the above total‘ is reached
and the margin of profit shows mo
change from the 10.150 flgnro d!
1922. theoretical net profit: this
‘ should amount to 88,321,000.
equal to about 888 a share on the
824,519,000 ,of common stock. .3.
so margin, of profit should produce
in. equivalent of 329.30 a share;
and an 11c margin $85.00 a share.
‘ a 10o margin of info-
in on thsficefl'na‘iebf sates duh J v’» . -.
an; the eleven. months. the profit
must have enabled $81.40 a sham 1
11cm 5 '
on? ”semen and an.
it'd , share.
3. .1“
college ’
If that figure is realised ‘ ~
POLICE
— $2,500 muons
Detectives in Raid Get
Large Quantity of
"of William O’Brien 7
Liquor. valued at $2.500. was
sewed at the home of William, J.
O'Brienhof 15 Willow Street. early
yesterday afternoon by a raiding
party made up of members of the
Detective Bureau. A large qusntity
of alleegd “old stuff" was loaded Mo
to the police ambulance and taken
to Police Headquarters. from where.
in all probability. it will soon baro-
moved to the Federal warehouses‘in
O'Brien was charged
furnished. and he was "leased.
The larg' e quantity of the supposed‘ ‘ ,
attracted many to_the- scene. . ’ -
Those who raided‘ the
home were Captain of BM ‘
Thomas your. ‘
GeorxollcCas-thyybaniei Hum
‘Idichaei 'Greshey and “atom '
Policeman Matthew Douglas.
datofor O'Brienfs trial has not
I lNSTAMFo’Rn
“Old Stun” at. Home > i;
O'Brien
. All-wool Hosiery
i
N ORWALK
on the po- , -'
lice blotter with violating the liquor .
laws. A cash bond of $1.000 was ,
a— smmu fimmfll
&.Hifi':'a-ssgia:.ts4r:
evidence seised at the O'Brienhonls * ' _ .
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Janey Surrender-s. ,
Monument shirts Canes mil Umbrellas
wool moo aces
Suits and Overcoat: ‘7
Silk-Handkerchiefs
Walking m
Wool Ruffle”
Wool-lined Gloves
Quality Umbrellas
Golf Sweaters ‘
Border Handkerchiefs
Wool Mufflers '
Heavy Wool Hosiery
Fancy Silk Shirts
Heavy Sweaters
Reefer lackinaws «
Wool Bonn Goats
Silk II on“ . Colored Madras Shirts
Flannel Pajamas
Flannel Golf Shirts
English Madras Shirts‘
Noriegramlned Bandkerl
, chiefs '
canal-attached Shirts
(flocked Wool Hose
Initialed Handkerchiefs
Flannel Golf Shirts
Fancy Knitted Vests
The Largest Assortment of Umbrellas in Town.
ROGERS and STEVENS
' " -Two Stores-4
SO. NORWALK
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Silk Stockings P?
Of Course Not The mm... a,
‘ chasing a gift for
wearable gift and a pleasing gift—if the quality is thcir own wonrablcs,
‘ g you are selecting w
fl.-
“ And if you are at
man, try some of the
tics in:
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w Cashmere Scarf:
ss Silk Squares
a; Fur Lined Gloves
u Steamer Robes
. Or perhaps he is
that perfers—
. South Norwalk‘ .‘ " a ginsfidkmm
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would select himself.
is sled as to what to
Sweaters
'9 Knitted Reefers
. Collar Bags
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OPEN my EVENING UNTIL XMAS. Knitted Vests
Let ILS assist you in
ping. .
Open every evening
Dec. 20th.
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Fridéy
Norwalk Chronicler