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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22
WANTED

WANTED-All Of my friends and
customers to know that on the ac-
count OF increased business I have
doubled the capacity of my vulcaniz-
ing plant and can now handle any
thing from S0x3 tire to 4OxS tire.
| am carrying a full line of factory
seconds tires and tubes and can dup
licate any price advertised by the
Tampa dealers. If l have not got what
you want | can get it for you in "a
hours. RED FRONT VULCANIZING
SHOP, c. A. Cook, Prop. The oldest
tire dealer in Lakeland, Fla. 1851
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22

YOU CAN USE OUR MONEY and also
jewelry a. the same time. Why
pay out SO much cash. Thirty, sixty
and ninety days. Yes, indeed. Just
you say charge it. Lakeland Jew
elry Co. 1887
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22

FOR QUICK RESULTS list your
real estate with the E. A. Strout
Farm Agency, largest farm selling
organization in the world. Call on
or write E. F. Eaton, district man
ager, 102 Dyches Bldg, Lakeland,
Florida. 1919
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22
FOR SALE

cA1EL1O0 bbls cement. Phone
; Blue. -O1o
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22

Members of the Peninsular Auto
mobile Association are entitled to lib
eral discounts at all of the Associa-
tions authorized supply stations
throughout the state. Why not be a
member? One Of Lakeland's leading
tire gasoline and accessory companies
will allow you this discount. Investi-
gate this before the first of the year
and save money. Write Peninsular
Automobile Association, sos Magnolia
Ave Tampa Fla. 1878
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22
ANOTHER BIG SLASH in
PRICE OF BUILDING MATERIAL

Above prices delivered Lakeland
and are based on No. 2 grade as It
comes from the mill in West Florida
and runs above average yard grades.
Shipped subject to inspection, quality
guaranteed. Shipment on road to
Lakeland. PERRY LUMBER CO.,
Perry, Florida. 37Ss
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Who, either young or old, would
not appreciate this Christmas gift. A
new, portable typewriter complete in
lookup travelling case. $3.50.
4O71
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-One to four rooms partly
furnished with garage. Hazel Ter
race. south shore Of Lake Hollings-
worth. 4US1
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22

Have your family wash rough dried
at the Lakeland Steam Laundry.
szOs
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22
CLAYTON.MELTON BARGAINS

New modern bungalow near Lake
Morton, paved street, all modern con-
veniences with garage. Never been
occupied.
40 acres very pest grade citrus land
very fine virgin pine timber, near
beautiful lake.
80 acres same as above on asphalt
road.
10 acres in grove six years old, half
grapefruit and half alencia oranges.
located two and one-half miles Of
Lakeland on hard road. Price $500.
% acres in grove seven years old
fronting on lake, price $4,000.
Best bargains in lots, groves, homes
and anything in our line.
CLAYTON.MELTON COMPANY
Phone 25., Hotel Thelma Building.
1886
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22

LOST-Wednesday night, muffler off
car on Tennessee Ave., near post
Office or on South Florida Ave. Re-
ward. Call at Watts Plumbing Co.
3843
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-22

LUMBER, etc., any grade, delivered
to the job. W. H. Barhite. Phone
"a Blue 1856
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
Y.W.C.A. CAMPAIGN
00PEN TOMORROW
Drive for $4,000 viii Be
Launched al vesper
Services Today.

When your estimated expenses for
the current year run up 10 $4,000
and your estimated receipts for the
same period only amount TO 1921 900
what are you going 10 do about 1T
That IL the situations of the Young
women's Christian Association OF the
District OF Columbia, IL was empha-
sized In an appeal issued today.
Ever since Its organization, thir-
teen years ago. the Y. w. =. A. has
been helping Washington women and
girls. an well as women AID girls OF
the whole nation. for when they heard
the call To the colors they pourea into
Washington In a mighty Mood. Now
the "Y. W." Is asking Washington TO
hefp II IL II launching . campaign
at its vesper service this afternoon
to raise the $50. 900 needed TO carry on
its work for 1920. Tomorrow the
drive will begin in earnest.
At the head OF the campaign COM
mittes is Mrs. Robert Lansing. She
has as vice chairman Of her commit
tee Mrs. Charles w. Richardson.
Other members are Mrs. William
Hamilton Bayly. president of the Dts
trict Y. w. c. A: Mrs. John G. Letts'
Miss Florneco NJ Brown. Mrs. Wal
lace Radcliffe. Mrs. Perry Heath, Mrs
II. B. r. Mcfarland, Mrs. John Nell
son Mills. and Mrs. Il. b. Thompson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
ADVERTISEMENT
How Many Women
Keep Young Looking

"A woman may be sLs ct 10 sAS yvs,v
st So says . prominsst club wsmaA
Years don't matter. Didn't Hison de
HEncios have . proposal at sor'
me youth Of eur women 10 mere last
ing than Il was . generation ago. bscaass
We are better acquainted with simple pm 70
ioiosie.l laws when the nrst aging marks
sppoAr-wrinkles. bsEEness Of cheeks
neck and chin-we realize that the cause
IL q loosentns OF the skin and softenins
Of the tissue underneath We know IN.
ca use must be removed. Instead OF lay
ing on pastes We send TO the drug stors
for an ounce OF powdered saSoiite and .
half-pint of witch hazel. mix them and
bAths face, neck and hands In the sols-
ton We know this tightens the skin.
soIidines the tissues, induces a healthy cir
cuiation. We treat causes rather than ef-
fects We uss reAson-and stay young.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21

rroI. II. n. ID. fAHh EN-. y. ~, 40. u.
The Pioneer Drugiess Physician
n YOUR physician. or what ailment
IS Is the OPPORTUNE Moment for
IL HEALTH and PEP.
Y PERMISSION.
MRS. n. n. STREET, ofrice Eauipmsnt
Suite sos Real Estate Trust BidG
Mr.. PRANK OWINGS. Assistant Cashier.
Bank Of Commerce and Savings. north
east corner OF 7tb and Il SITS. N. W.
Mr.. GEORGE w. ESTHER. Butcher; stalls
IL and IL. Western Market: residsnc@
1741 31st st. N. w.
MR. FRANK NJ. KINCAID. Foreman Steel
Plant; residence, 1915 NICHOLS ave.
Congress Heights
MR. WALTER p. RAMSEY. Attorney.
District National Bank Building.
Mr.. JOHN u. HUTCHINSON. 10 First
ST. N. w.
MIR. LOUIS COOK. I<Is r II. N. W..
MRS. JOHN II. RAWLINGS. 1+is \ n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
so NAMED TO CANVASS
FOR ST. JOHNS FUND
Aim to Secure $3.50. 900 TO Build Col
lege EXtension-Start This
Week.

Brother ID. Edward. president OF st.
Johns College, today announced the
names OF nifty prominent men who
viii act as canvassers In tho colleges
extension fund. These men are eI-
pected TO begin csnva.sing this week.
Efforts are being made TO obtain
s15o.eo0 TO build an addition TO the
college.
A meeting of the team captains and
headquarters COMMITTEES was held this
morning and plans for canvasstng
were discussed
The names OF the men canvassers
follow: Patrick Haltigan, Thomas
Finnin. p. r. Carr. James johnson,
J. Bowling. C. A Mccarthy. William
Turton. John Donovan, Bernard Mon
gan. Philip Huck. Hugh McGisness,
John Crowley. william Cantwell,
Charles OConnor. r. Harrington John
son, jeremiah Costello, Joseph Fitz-
gerald, Maurice Fitzgerald. John Fitz
gerald, John Widmayer, David Wild
mayer. Lawrence Widmayer. Paul Ar
deeser, Herbert Harvey. J. l. Lynagh,
Patrick Daily. Bernard Began. Robert
Esher: Jerome Rupert. James Walsh,
Richard Walsh. Louis J. Mccarthy,
John Brosnan. Paul Cleemnts. Louis
A. Payne, Gerald Doonan, p. I. ODes,
William A. O'Dea, Charles r. Aaloney,
p. r. KERN. Leo May. Joseph Ebert.
Raymond Reilly. Arthur Reilly. Frank
"a Whelan, jr, william J. Curtin. will
lam c. Murphy. and many others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
ST. JOHNS DEBATING
CLUB Is REORGANIzED

Students OF ST. Johns College have
roorganized the Azsrias Debating So
city and elected new Officers. Many
oratoriesi contests are planned among
students and with debating socie ties
OF other schools.
The officers include: Brother
Maurice, moderator; Daniel Murphy.
president; Hugh Carr. nrst vice presi-
dent; James Turton, second vice presi-
dent; William II. CArne, secretary, md
Francis J. Maloy. treasurer.
Brother ID. Edward. president OF
the college. announces that the alu nj
and ladies' auxiliary OF the school
have created q sinking fund. Stu
dents unable TO pay tuition will be
cared for At the college by use OF this
fund
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
DEATHS

Robert A. Robinson. - yrs. Casuaity Hosp
Juliet Wins, IS yrs, 1891 18th st. nv.
william A. Walker. Al yrs. bl3 18th n NV
Susan Robinson, IS yrs, Goo. Wash. Univ
Hosp.
David Nachman. rs yrs. Prov. Hosp
Grace Vita, So yrs, st. Rliz. Hosp.
Lewis e. Columbus 50 yrs. Chappen lane
NV.
Lucille johnson, IS yrs, Geo. Univ. Hosp.
Henry C. Fowler, 20 yrs, 1lt Nd. ave. ne
Anna NJ Rous, 81 yrr.. 1919 vernon 1t. NV.
Matte s. Angle, 81 yrs. 52l Sth st sw.
Mary NJ. Sloan, SO yrs. Prov. Hosp.
Mack Wilcox 80 yrs. st. Eiiz Hosp.
Ruby Browning. 3s yrs, Columbia Hosp
W illiam Leaman- ~ yrs. Freedmen's Hosp
Milton g. Roberta so yrs. Emergency
Hosp
Catherine Herliiy. 81 yrs. Geo. Univ Hosp.
Infant Of Francis c. and Mary Russell. bh
days, Sibley Hosp.
Frances LyIes, Is yrs. Tuberculosis Hosp
Henrietta Mckenzie, - yrs. and I'D ne
Blanche Lewis. 2s yrs. in rear OF 2ol5
Hillyer place
Clarence Proctor. mcs. 1891 I'd st. ~.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21

elected TO nll the vacancy OF the Third
district caused by the appointment OF
OF Commerce. IL a sure enough"
lighting man.
He was an infantry captain In the
Thirty-seventh Missouri division,
wears. a wound stripe, and refused
promotion 80 he could stick by his
men
Former Speaker Champ Clark stood
beside Congressman MilliEan as
Speaker Gillott administered the oath
shortly after the House convened.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
Births, Marria9es,
Deaths
MRS. S. B. ROBINSON.
Notices hav Be fkonsd UHt0
sP. NJ. Mem 500. BresoA ..

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan
Bethune Robinson. eishty-two years
OLD. for many years p resident OF
Washington University Hospital. will
be held At the Old Chapel Cemetery.
Wildwood. Va, this afternoon. In
terment will be in the Old Chapel
Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson was q native OF
Georgia and the widow OF Major N. It.
N. Robinson. She 10 survived by her
son. Norborne II. N. Robinson. two
sisters. Mrs. c. d. Boyle and Miss
Frances Bethune, and q brother
James A Bethune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
MRS. n. r. WING.

Interment OF the body OF Mrs.
Heman Rogers Wing, siIty-two years
old. q resident of the District for
more than seven years. who died
Wednesday at her home, 1921 Nine
teenth street northwest. will take
place in Burlington. VT. Monday.
She is survived by two daughters.
Mrs. George Mayo and Mrs. Julia NJ.
Brown. and two grandsons. Com
mander c. G. and Capt. George Mayo.
both OF the United States Navy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
CONGRESSMAN SWORN IN.

Capt j.. l. Mllligan, Democrat, re-
Gently elected to Congress from Ms
souri, to succeed Joshua w. Alex
ander, appointed Secretary OF Com
merce, yesterday took oath OF ONCE
as a member OF The House. He was
greeted with applause by the Demo-
Gratis. Secretary Alexander was pres
ent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
JOHN N. REIFSNIDER.

John Milton Reifsnider. fifty-five
years old. chairman of tho Maryland
Public Service Commission and father
Of Lieutenant Commander Lawrence
r. Reinfsnider. of 1905 p street north
west, died Friday at the Union
Protestant Infirmary in Baltimore.
Commander Reifsnider, his mother
and FIVE brothers and sisters were
at the bedside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
WOMEN'S CLUB BANQUETS.

The College Women's Club OF
Washington held its fourteenth an
nual banquet last night at Raus-
chers Dinner was served at 3
o'clock, following a reception. A nu-
steal program was given by Miss
Marion Mccoy and Miss Helen Ger
Der. Toasts were offered BY Mrs.
Henry Wilder Keys, MIRA T. p. OCon-
nor. and Judge Jean H. Norris. Mrs..
william r. Chamberlain was toast-
m,stro6a-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
SURE ENOUGH SOLDIER
TAKES SEAT IN HOUSE

when former Capt J. l. Mfflisan.
Of Missouri, the second service man
70 be elected to Congress, took his
oath Of office yesterday a. . member
of the House. he received an ovation
from Republicans as we'll a. from his
Democratic colleagues.
CONGRESSMAN MiIligan. who was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-21
BIRTHS
SONS.


Michael and GiAsepina ApuiiiD>-
william II. and Annie G. Baker.
Joseph and Maria Oiiveto.
Lawson C. and Mary NJ. Cole.
George and Margaret M. mcmahon
Frank II. and Mabel Poston-
william and Ethel II. Kaufman
Carl NJ. and Lucy Stevens.
Ben H. and Margaret Lambe.
Joseph and Blanche Napoh.
Arthur b. and Marguerite C. CoseDan-
Isadore and Elizabeth Kahn
Alonzo y. and Mary c. Ladd-
George ]. and Alice Quinn.
Joseph r. and Francis T. HarfA
Robert r. and Florence L. Senehee.
David T. and Eliza Greene.
DAUGHTERS
Charles W. and Margaret l.. Ba0Sy.
Elwyn c. and Ellen r. Johnson
Thomas r. and Edith STONE
simon and Gertrude Wolf.
James K. and Rose Martin.
Morris and Rose Lenenthal
John A. and Frances Watheh-
Frances C. and Anna c. Mccoy.
David l.. and Mary r. Cooper.
Maurice b. and Margaret ThomA-
Frederick A and Katie Lyies.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
MAY MAKE ANY KIND OF LIQUOR
 IN OWN HOME Judge Young of Stamford Acquits 2 Under This Ruling.

Stamford, Dec. 31-A person has a right to make any kind of mixture he desires for his personal use, Judge Samuel Young said in the police court today, in acquitting Andrew Kosin and Felix Duomagla on the charge of manufacturing deleterious liquors. The court held that under the law it is within personal right to make liquors or any concoction provided there is no intent to self the same.
 It was alleged that whiskey was found in these mems houses which they had made. They did not deny making a mixture, and samples were sent to a chemist for analysis. He reported that the mixture was 50 per cent grain alcohol to which had been added water, formaldehyde, fuse1 oil and a coloring. There was no trace of wood alcohol. The grain alcohol had been medicated at a pharmacy. The men made up g. concoction as a treat at Christmas for friends. They said there was no intentHto sell any of it.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
POISON COMPOUND SELLERS CASE GOES
 0vERF0R TWO WEEKS
CASE HAS ASSUMED SUCH PROPORTIONS CREEDON OF NEW YORK ASKED THAT PROCEEDINGS MIGHT GO OVER
 FOR THIS PERIOD

Hartford, Dec. 31.---Hart- ford's whiskey-wood alcohol ring, Nathan Salsberg Frank Rose, Jacob BronerwIne and saul Joseph, charged spe- officially with the murder of Anthony Charkovich, were held without bail in police court this morning by Judge Dickenson for hearing one week from today.
 Prosecutor Solomon Elsner had asked that continuation be granted for two weeks, while Judge Joseph P. Futile and Benedict M. Holden, counsel for the accused, asked that the state present on Friday the evil -dence on which it hoped to establish 8 prima facie case.
 Every seat in the court room was taken and over a score of persons were stan ding, when the names of the four men were called. Bronerwine seemed dejected, Rose eagerly at- tentive, the other two disinterested. Roses wife was one of twenty-five women among the SpeCldl
 Prosecutor ESlsner told the court that the case against the four men had assumed such proportions that his associate, Alexander w. Creedon, who was in New York had telephoned him asking that an adjournment for two weeks be asked
 MT. Holden charged that the police had used methods in keeping the &C., cused men from counsel such as have ~rever been known in 1N<ihzed countries" az--,.--
 Ch.copee. Dec. 31 - Sam Darling, ?4, and Max Saunders, 31, both of Hartford, were arraigned before Judge Carmody in Chicopee police court this morning charged with manslaughter in causing the death of Michael Bednarz, one of the Chicopee "poison whiskey'' victims. They pleaded mot, guilty and were held in 310,O0O bonds for trial Jan- 8: This Brings the total arrests for the Chico pee cases ups to l 4.
 Both men are alleged to. have con- fessed, Darling admitting acting as salesman for this disposal of the whiskey.
 Most of the shipment of the poi sonous connection have been traced but there remained today a few clues to it's distribution to be cleared up. The state police were endeavoring to find one lot brought here from Hart ford, but not sold as far as could be learnad.
 The mystery concerning shipm ent to Springfield which did not reach 4ts; destination has been solved, the ss51ice say An automobile wreck at Bridgeport prevented the delivery of the liquor and probably prevented ad- ditional deaths in Springfield. A broken packing case found after the wreck is said to have contained a cask of the mixture, and it was seiz- ed by the Bridgeport police.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
TRIO ARRESTED FOR BATTLE IN
 TAIL0R'S SHOP
Mother Aids Son With Iron When He is Getting
 Worst of Fight.

As the result of 8 three-cornered fight in a tailor shop this morning, in which a revolver, a pair of shears and a tai1or's pressing block were us ed as weapons, Morris Goldberg, 19, and his mother Mrs. B. Goldberg, of Oak street, and Morris Nudelman, a tailor of 264 Madison avenue were arrested, charged with breach of the peace and assault. All three were released, Nudelman under bonds of $15O and the Go1dbergs under $10O bonds.
 According to the story told to the police, the argument started yester- day afternoon in Nudelman's tailor shop.
 Possibilities broke out afresh this morning, when Goldberg appeared, accompanied by his mother. It is al- legged that Nudelman called Goldberg a hard name, and the customer jump ed over the counter and struck the tailor on the head with a pair of shears. Nudelman drew a revolver and the two men fought for possession of the weapon. During this struggle the revolver was discharged, and Goldberg received a powder burn on the right. hand. Mrs. Goldberg, arm ed with a tailor's block went to her sons assistance, and is said to have struck Nudelman.
 While the battle was at it's height, but before any serious damage had been inflicted Officer McNamara ap- peared. At police headquarters Nu- delman and the Goldbergs told their respective stories. They will be ar raigned for trial in the city court to- morrow morning.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
BYERS DEATH WAS ACCIDENT
 SAYS CORONER
Tried to Cross Tracks When Gates Were
 Down.

In view of the fact that Matthew Byers, a 43 year old Danbury resi- dent, tried to cross the railroad tracks when the gates were still down, Coroner Phelan gave a finding today in which he stated that the death of Byers, who was struck by a train, was accidental Byers was killed De- cember 26 at the Maple avenue cross- ing in Danbury.
 The gates at this point do not stretch entirely across the street but protect only the space provided for vehicles. Byers was walking and stopped to allow a long freight train to pass.
 From where he stood he could have seen that the gates had not been raised but he started to cross the tracks and was hit by a train going in the opposite direction from the one which had just passed.
 Engineer A. J. Bacon of the train which struck Byers said he did not see the man and did not know of the fatality until later. Inasmuch as Byers had lived in Danbury for many years and frequently used this cross ing the coroner found that he should have known of the situation at the crossing.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
JUDGE BANKS ASSERTS WILLETT AND D0RSEN
 WERE IN CONSPIRACY
AS TO GOOD FAITH OF BENFIAM AND OTHER OFFICIALS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK-INVEN-
 TORY FALSIFIED
Judge John w. Banks eel

Judge John W. Banks eel ebrated his retirement to- day from the position as Referee in Bankruptcy by ordering that the receivers of the Dorsen Dry Goods Go. be charged with over $15, ,O00. Ordering that the receivers, personally. pay the costs of the long drawn out hearing to surcharge the receivers accounts.
 These costs will amount to the neighborhood of s5,000.-Refusing to grant Receivers B. W. Willet and F. Neil Benham any pay for their work
 as receivers, and granting the other
 receiver, E. H. Dillon. $500 for his
 services. - Disallowing all expenses and disbursements of the receivers-
 Holding that Willett, Rosenthal and
 the two Dorsens conspired together
 to deceive the court and defraud the
 creditors. Finding that the inventory
 was falsified, but holding that it was
 not even suggested that even either
 MT. Benham or MT. Dillon had any knowledge or suspicion that this was
 done.
 Stating that although MT. Benham
 had testified that it was understood
 the First Bridgeport National bank
 was to finance the composition joint ly with the Royal Adjustment Go. and
 that this composition would financial ly benefit the Royal Adjustment Co,
 and the First Bridgeport National bank and not the creditors of the
 bankrupt, he was satisfied as to the entire good faith of MT. Benhan and the other officials of the bank in the | transaction and that the charge that they were parties to a conspiracy to defraud the creditors was without foundation.
 The testimony taken in the hearing takes up five thousand typewritten pages and the official court steno- 1 grapher will have a bill of several | thousand dollars for services and copy.
 No allowance is made to the attor- neys for the bankrupt or receivers, | but they are given the right to claim 1 an allowance at some future time up- ] on showing that they rendered ser vices that were of benefit to the ! credit estate.
 l I for his services as receiver. His ac- 1 tiVities during the entire receivership were directed to the acquisition for himself of the assets of the estate for the purpose of receiving the pays | ment in full of his usurious claimaa | the expense of the other creditors.'' "I think the same rule must be ' made with regard to the allowance
 of MT. Benham since he permitted himself to assume a position where ! his personal interests as representing 1 the bank came in direct conflict with
 his fiduciary obligations" | ''Mr. Dillon had no connection 1 whatever with the arrangements en- | tered into by the other two receivers for the financing of the composition, and no interest in the result. He | was not active in the receivership, 1 but I think he should receive conn pensation for the work actually done by him, the amount of which is fixed at S30O
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
BANK MERCER
 IS DENIED BY OFFICIALS TODAY
F. $. Wolfe of First Nation al Says Rumor Is
 Absurd"

A rumor current in banking circles here this morning was the merger of the Connecticut National bank and the First National bank, but this was denied today by officials of both in- stitutions who said that there was nothing to it and it had not even been thought of.
 Edmund S. Wolfe, president of the First National, characterized the ru- nor as 'absurd," and said that such a course was not being considered He said it had not even been dis cussed or thought of
 Owing to the resignation of the president of the Connecticut National Bank, Hamilton s. Shelton, A. H. BuIlard and Elmer Ravens, both members of the board of directors denied the rumor with the assertion there was nothing to it.'