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New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
FATHER AND SON ARE
 ALMOST ASPHYXIATED
Louis and Herman LandinO . of South Main Street Near Victims.

A double tragedy was averted early this morning by the timely discovery of gas escaping in the home of Louis and the subsequent action by mem- bers of the household in moving two stricken men into the fresh aid where they were revived.
 Shortly after o'clock this morning Sergt. George J. Kelly received a tel ephone message stating that two men were overcome by gas at 267 South Main street, and the ambulance was wanted. He detailed Patrolmen Mat thias Rival and Thomas Feeney to the scene, and Deputy Chief Eugene F. Barnes and Chauffeur James Austin of the fire department also went to the house with the pulmotor.
 The first aid men found Louis Lam dino and his son, Herman, overcome by the fumes of gas. The older Lan- dino was not in as bad condition as his son, but during the time the police were at the place he. too, collapsed. Both men were rushed to the New Britain General hospital. The pull motor was not used.
 The younger Landino was awakened by the smell of gas, and. making his way to the kitchen, he gave an alarm that aroused the other members of the family. In the meantime the poisonous fumes had rendered him An investigation dis closed that the pipe leading to the meter had become disconnected.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
SUFFIELD CELEBRATION
Historical Pageant Is Feature Of 25Oth Anniversary Program That Is Car ried Out Today.

Suffield. Conn.,. Oct. 13.-An his toric pageant was the interesting fixed event of the second days celebration of the 250th anniversary of tke set tlement of this town The morning exercises were in the second Baptist church. Rev. F.. Scott Farley. pastor. The organ recital was by Prof. Will liam G. Hammond of Iolyoke, Mass and there were solos by Miss Marie Roszelle of Hartford. The address of the day was by Rabbi stephen Wise of New York on 'Pilgrim's Progress from 1920 to 1920"
 The pageant was given in an open air theater and some four hundred persons took part. The story was that of Sutfield from it's settlement to the present This evening towns people will entertain generously and at historic houses there will be re- captions. The event closes tomorrow with a historical parade and the dedi- cation of the honor roll tablets on the Town hall.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
Revenue Dept. LeVieS Penalties as
 Result of Raids
REIMBURSEMENT IS SOUGHT
Connecticut Brewery Go. Has Bill for About $500. 900. Home Products O.. S1O0.OOO. Ecl<art Bros. the Same and Ten Saloon Men S15.0OO

Bridgeport. Oct. 13.-Fines of s75O.00o in the aggregate have been levied upon breweries and 10 saloon keepers in Bridgeport by the internal revenue department as Che result of recent raids by membe of the pro- hibition enforcement staff. The Com necticut Brewery has received a bill of between s400.000 and s5OO.000, the Home Products company bill of SlOO.Ooo. and the Eckart Brothers a like sum. The 10 saloonkeepers were fined total of s75,00O.
 Fines Not Paid Yet.
 It is understood that the bills have not been paid as an effort is under way to secure a readjustment A de- tailed report of the raids was made by William J. Mccarthy of Boston as superintendent of the New England district.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
50. NORWALK DISCARDS
 NEW VOTING MACHINES
Returns to Australian Ballot Donovan and Egan in
 Near Fight.

South Norwalk. Oct. 13.-Following
 n vote of the city council to return
 to the use Of the Australian ballot at
 tho coming election instead of using
 voting machines. as has been the
 custom for the past eight years.
 sharp de bate was precipitntcd between
 Mayor Jeremiah Donovan and Jere-
 miah Egan, democratic registrar Of voters in South NorwaIk. over remarks
 made by the mayor with reference to the presence of certain of the regis trars at tho council meeting last night.
 Mayor Donovan turned to the section of the room where the registrars were sitting and asked them if they didn't plan some attack on the city treasury by being present at the meeting"
 Registrar Egan called on Mayor Donovan for an explanation of his remarks and also for his actions in refusing the registrars q voice on the matter of returning to the old ballot system. It was claimed by the mayor that the voting machines would not accomm odatc the 5000 or more voters that are expected at this election in Norwalk, while registrars claim that the machines could handle the load. Verbal attacks rapidly leading to bitter of each other resulted when the mayor and Registrar Egan exchanged views on the matters con- corning the running of the city. Friends separated them when they were brandishing their fists in each others faces. The return to the bal lot system is decidedly unpopular in Sorwalk and will prove expensive. it being estimated last night that the cost of this election will be in the of s5.0o0. as the old bal ] lot boxes and booths were destroyed !! when the machines were adopted by | the city, and will have to be replaced. |
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
DEATH OF MRS.
Well Known DeSident. Dl at the Home of HG This Morning.

Mrs. Charlotte Anny widow of the late GeorI died suddenly this mori home of her daughter, Powell of 230 Maple s Grocock was 7S years O been in apparently good
 was the daughter of the la Dexter and Mary Inger.
 vive6 by her daughter, N four sons. Samuel GrocS Grocock, John H. GrocS rington and Albert J. GIrd Louis. She is also surTi grandchildren and five E children. Mrs. Grocock
 the oldest members of tIN Episcopal church. She VI England.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
FEELS "AB0UT PLAYED OUT"
Terence MacSwiney, on 62nd Day of His Hunger Strike, Appears Weaker and Admits Feeling So.

London, Oct. f13.-Terence Mac Swiney, lord mayor of Cork, did not have a very good night at Brixton prison, according to bulletin issued early today by the Irish Self-Determi- nation league. It is declared a doctor in attendance found him perceptibly weaker this morning and that his mind has not been clear as it had been since he began his hunger strike.
 1T feel I am about played out" is a statement repeatedly made by the lord mayor, according to Father Dom- inic, his private chaplain, who is quot ed by the Herald. the organ of labor
 MacSwiney today began the 62nd day of his hunger strike
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
Mrs. Tom Thumbs Things
 Being Sold At Auction

Northboro, Mass, Oct. l3.-The auctioneers hammer was raised today over the Lilliputian effects of the late Countess Lavinia Magri, who, as Mrs. Tom Thumb, was known on two con hnents. Old age, illness and an ad- mitted lack of funds caused her sec ond husband, Count Magri himself a dwarf, to offer the tiny furnishings of their home and the gowns and jewels of his midget wife for sale He plans to end his years at his birthplace. Bologna, Italy, to which he will sail next spring.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
RECORD OF MARINES
During Five and a Half Years in Haiti They Lose 13 Men While They Have Killed 3,25O Armed Bandits.

Washington, Oct. 13.-Approxi- mately 3,250 armed Haitian bandits" have been killed by United States ma rines of Haitian gendarmerie during the five and a half years of American occupation. Brig.-Gen. George Bar nett former commandant of the Ma rine corps, says, in a report made pub lie today by Secretary Daniels.
 Total Marine corps casualties to date were shown to be one officer and IF enlisted men killed and two off, cers and 26 enlisted men wounded.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
GAS CHARGES ARE UPHELD
Public uuIitics Commission Denies Petition to Restrain Stamford Gas Compnny From, Meter Charge.

Hartford. oct 13.-The public util- ities commission has denied the peti- ton of Charles F. Seely and about t50 other patrons of the Stamford Gas and Electric company against the putting in force of the companys schedule of charges for the use of gns meters. The order of the com mission states that no one appeared at the hearing in support of tho pc tition and that mo facts were pre- scented which would warrant the com mission to order any changes in the rates complained of
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
JTTNEURS TO FIGHT
Hartford Bus Corp. Raises sI,OOo Fund to Fight prohibitfve Ordi- nance Recently Enacted

Hartford, Oct. 13.-The Hartford Bus Corp. has raised d fund of s4,OO0 to contest the ordinance adopted by the board of aldermen Monday night re-routing public service vehicles. Heretofore the jitneys have confined their routes closely to the trolley lines. The ordinance provides routes for them on thoroughfares not having trolley and bars them fraTn the city's center. II is to go into effect Novem- Der 1. An injunction is threatened bS the bus owners
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
HEALY INTERPRETS LAW
Election Ruling. He Says. Provides for Opening of Polls at 5:3O A. NJ. and Closing at q F. M.

Hartford. Oct I3.--Attorney Gen. Frank F.. Healy has advised Repre- sentative shaw of Bedding that the hours for voting on election day are determined by Section I. Chapter $, of the election laws passed at ~he recent special session of the gem eral assembly. This section provides that the polls shall he open from 5:3O m. to 6 D. m. except in the town of Windham. which may designate an hour for opening not earlier than 5:3O and for closing not later than s o'clock
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
PRIEST HERE FROM IRELAND ON VISIT
 CALLS MacSWINEY MARTYR, NOT SUICIDE
Rev. Joseph Rae Sees No Hope For Ireand in League of Nations-Says Draft Was Boomerang For Eng land.

Rev Joseph Rae, who came to this country from Tfpperary, Ireland, seV- eral months ago for a visit, is spend- ing a few days with relatives in this city. Father Rae is an ardent Irish sympathizer. and, because of connec- tions with Catholic congregations in Ireland for several years, has been in a position to feel the pulse of the Sim Fein and other organizations working for home rule. He is thor oughly conversant with matters, civil and economic, pertaining to the ques- ton which England is attempting to solve.
 Calls MacSwipey a Martyr.
 Regarding the differences of opin- ion as to whether the conduct of Lord Mayor Terence MascSwiney of Cork, in persisting in his hunger strike, is justified or not Father Rae offered an argument. MacSwiney's predom mating intention is to he released from jail and not to die, Father Rae eN- plains, and it is the predominating in tention which prevails. MacSwiney, therefore. must be classed as ''martyr' and not a suicide" The claim that the mayor is being fed by prison doctors in a scientific manner and without his knowledge is incred- ibIe, the priest says, as it would be 10 the interests of England to have hinf die at once inasmuch as it is ap parently their intention to keep him in jail.
 No Hope in League.
 Asked for an expression of opinion as to what effect the League of Ma tions might have toward the ultimate freedom of Ireland, Father Rae eX- pressed his belief that Ireland would l have to look to some other source for | in the line of independ- | ence. He quoted one of the leading | Catholic writers, who said: {
 Can we join in a chorus that is re- | joicing at the crucifixion of a nation?'
 The league. he said, would be noth- l ing for Ireland.
 Ireland Needs Help.
 While Ireland has had the sympathy of America for hundred years and also financial support. it is necessary for her to seek even more support 1 here in the future if steps in the di- rection of freedom are to be taken. From S5 to 90 per cent. of the Irish arc united and demand freedom while l few of the northern countries, and not all tho residents of those coun- tries, prefer to remain under English rule. Already the Sim Fein govern ment has been set up. Sim F'ein courts are in session throughout the and in numerous instances cases have been tried and settled in which at least one of the parties was 1ot a Sim Fein sympa thizer, Father Rae said.
 Draft Law a Boomerang
 The English conScription act, in the opinion of the priest, did more than my other act to weld the Irish people ogether for elf-determination. At he time Of the passage of that law reland had sent many men to the var as France or the United States, l ,ompa ratively. The Irish united in olemn services throughout the coun- ry and pledged to fight the imposi-~l ion of the act. From that time to he present they have continued their Inion in the cause of elf-determina- ion.
 Economic Condition Good.
 Economic conditions are excellent l he country being in prosperous con-
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
MRS. AGNES WILSON DIES.

Washington, Oct. 13.-Agnes w. Wilson. wife of Secretary of Labor Wilson, died carly today at the Will son home here aged 61 years. Mrs Wilson was stricken with a paralytic stroke about ten years ago and this resulted in her death. Nine chil- dren and her husband survive
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
NO INDICTMENTS MADE
Hammonton, N. J. Couple, Under Bonds Year as Murder Suspects, Not Accused by Grand Jury.

Mays Landing. N. J.. Oct. 13.-No indictments were returned by the grand jury against Charles F. White and Mrs. Edith l.. Jones of Hammon- ton in connection with the disappear ance of Billy Danzey a year ago.
 White was charged with the killing of tho baby and Mrs. Jones with being an accessory. They have been under S5.o00 and $2,500 bail respectively for nearly a year.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13

America is for a covenant of peace. The attitude of the straddlers. who never weht to war or appreciated its holy pa ssion is for scuttle and com promise"
 Secretary Daniels said this attitude of real fighters was we'll expressed by Col. Charles w. Whittlesey, who commanded the Host battalion" and told the Germans ito go to helf' when asked to surrender his com mand.
 "'I am not frightened by article N.' said Colonel Whittlesey," Secre- tary Daniels continued. "I am not afraid of internationalism. the bogey of those who oppose the league. We are already international and there is no way to help it even if we wanted to-"
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
Congregation HI
 New Edifce
 Acquired Pr West Main St
BANKING HOf ERECT NEW

Properties of St. M church at the corner and Washington street to The Commercial at a price stated to
 900. Papers consumr will be passed in the days, it is expected. $ the banking house vd its capital stock from half million.
 Plan New Cl
 The church propert the market for about a has been acquired by sociation on West M joining the New Bri holdings and it is tn congregation to creed house of worship on The will of the late provided a nucleus for with an initial subscr 900 which the vestry on deposit and at tn i is expected that this used in carrying thrd the immediate erectic church. M
 Theater Wan(
 When the property \ for sale, a New York bine conferred with th| church but the propos| materialize. Preliminal passed. and, at the sd church secured an oI Hicks properties near a subsequent meeting gation the vestry was close a deal for the sal erty in case a favora| was reachda. As a Il action on the part of ton the action last nia try when it met with q Commercial Trust com final Under the rules relative to the sale of vestry, ordinarily, con meeting of the parishi recommendation before made.
 Deal An Imports
 The realty deal is one put through in this city The property is central ing adjacent to City H buildings thereon are church, a wooden strr scarcely meets the req the congregation and t meeting house used by ton at society meeting
 New Banking
 One of the finest banl New England will be ( Commercial Trust comI newly acquired propert ideally located being b walk from Main street roundings are all that sired for such an institu
 The growth of the co i've years of its existe B healthy one. When fir es ablishment occupied Lhe main floor of the | Shortly afterward the r was taken over and last the seobnd floor was l. purposes of the bank.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
BUTTON PLANS RALLIES.

Joseph Dutton. mayor of Bristol. and candidate for congress on the Democratic ticket. plans to make scN- cral monday rally sddresscS in this city during hts campaign, and will
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
HEADS STUDENT CorNCm

New Haven. Oct. RE. V. Hall. Jr.. Of Cleveland. has been chosen chairman Of the entire student coun- cil in Yale university and s. Y. Hord of Terrc Hautc. Ind, was chosen sec retary-treasurer. it was announced to- day.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
SCOTCH BUSINESS GOOD
"Pussyfoot'' Johnson to Gall Govern ment's Attention to scotIand's In- creased Trade With U. s.

Edinburgh, Scotland, Oct. 13.-Ad- vertisements appearing in Scottish newspapers in which it is charged certain distellers claim in substance that their business with America has greatly increased since the 18th amendment to the United States Con- stitution went into effect will be brought to the attention of the de- partment of justice at Washington. .Wm. E. Pussyfoot) Johnson, prohibition leader, addressing a meeting here last night, discussed these advertisements and asserted he would take this &C., tion regarding them.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
WILL TRY AGAIN

Washington. Oct 13.-Another et- fort is to be madS by the shipping board .Se dispose of its fleet Of 2s5
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
WEATHER,

Harford. C:snn.. oc. I3.- Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair. warmer tonight
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
Russian Soviet Forces
 Reported Crushing Poles

London, Oct. l3.-Successes for the Russian soviet forces all along the line from south of Minsk to the Crlmea are reported in the Russian soviet "fiiciol statemeht of Tuesday, recelVcd here today by wireless. The anhihiiahon Of two companies of a Polish division in the AleNandrovsIly district or the Crimean front Is claimed in the statement.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
MONARCHY IS DEd
Chinese Government ii Pd
 ported ONcrthIovn and \ to Restore Former IImj

Shanghai. Oct. lc. (BG Press} Gen. Chang Tsao nor of Fcnm. Tion. has ovell Peking government and a monarchy, according tq current in this city. This not been authenticated.
 It is the supposition heS
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
HARD ON NOME,

foruand, Me. Oct. l3.-Maine women must give thair eyact arc apd
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13
HUGHES IN NEW HAVEN.

New York, Oct. 13.-Charles F.. Hughes will speak at New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-13

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-15

had sbesp painted ayer a canvas pre-
parefi In the last century. Z
other famous "old masters" proved
fslse,s Including an ostades' Drink
efs.v which, II was revealed, was
pdiutsd over a comparatively modern
pie ture Of still life. Wa
Engerbrecht's "CrucifiNion" Was
also painted over a totally different
picture.
Prof Cheron stated that the x-ray
infallibly reveals the genuineness OF
paintings owing TO the difference be
tween the metallic paints Of the old
masters and the vegetable paints used
by modern artists. as well as by
showing the difference In the texture
OF the 'csnvsBes.
Following the revelations the
French minister OF fine arts announc-
ed that all paintings will be exam
ined by arrays before purchase by
the state.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-15

nghtinx has been In progress for
some weeks. The return TO Mexico or
prominent men who served under
former administrations Is regarded
with suspicion by the radicals. The
encourages the return or these "re-
actipnarles."
what the future will bring forth
depends upon the strength OF Presi-
dent obreson. The army is being de-
modified. but a strong force of
picked men Is being maintained 10
preserve order throughout the re-
public Government secret service
men are constantly searching for new
plots and conspiracies In this city.
Raids and arrests are made from time
TO time A recent raid unearthsd
documents that the CarranzistaS were
plotting an outbreak here in Feb
rusry.
IL is rumored here that Gen. Pablo
Gonzales has arrived In Galveston
Tex, from Havana, accompanied by
Juan Bsrragan. son-in-law OF Car
rama, snd Ricardo Zambrsno. former
governor OF the state OF Nuevo Leon
Gonzales Is said to be comforting with
former officers under the old Diaz
administration. indicating that he
Will desert the CarranEistas cause
for the DiaEista movement Anot
report is that Gonzales wishes 10 c,
back to Mexico City and is willing
TO make terms with President
Oregon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-15
HUSBAND DESERTED HER,
Wife ALLEGES In SUIT
Mrs. Roux Hears He Got Divorce
But Sues for AIimonY.

That her husband, who she SAYS ~
employed at BENEFITS Shipbilld!nE
Company in this city, deserted and
abandoned her after his discharge
from the navy in June, 1919. is alleged
by Ethel Roux. who today rled suit
in the District supreme Court against
Mitchell p. Roux. for alimony. alies'
ing nonsupport
Mrs. Roux declares that. according
to information received by her. her
husband has obtained divorce In
Florida, but that she never received
any official notice to that sffec,. She
claims still to be his wife and asks
the court to decree her alimony. JUS
tice Hitz issued an order requiring
the husband TO show cause January 7
why ner petition should not be grant
ed. The couple were married at Mid,
dletown. Va. March 3. 1917. They
have no children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-15
EXPECT REPEAL Of
R.R. PURCHASELAW
Roads Believe Rule Requiring
Open Bids on Material will
Be Suspended.

Legislation suspending for one year
from January l next the law requir-
ing railroads to buy their supplies
from the lowest bidder will be rushed
through Congress, IL possible, before
the recess for the holidays in order
to give the railroads relief from what
they believe would prove a costly re-
quireinent. 80 ~. ......
The immediate suspension and the
later absolute repeal of this law is
demanded insistently by A. P. Thorn,
counsel for the railway executives.
and by b. NJ. Robinson, counsel for
the short lines. Upon their showing
as to the disastrous effect of the law
If placed into operation the House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Committee has reported favorably on
the suspension, and Chairman Esch is
seeking a special rule to give the
suspension bill preferential status in
order to get it through the House
withJut delay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-15
L.EHLBACH REVIEWS
HIS NEW PAY BILL
Tells Conference on Reclassif.
cation It Will Be Offered
Within Week.

The first OF series OF meetings To-
which Congressman have been in
Nted in order to acquHint them Wit
Reconsideration was held last nigh
under the auspices of the joint con.
ference on reclassiflcation in the AZ
ditorium OF the Interior DepaStment
building.
Congressman Frederick r. Lei
bach, author Of the new reclassifica
ton bill, was the speaker. He
sured the large gathering presen'
that his bin would be introduced i
Congress within the next week an
that every effort would be made t.
have il enacted into law at the shori
session so that it may become oper-
alive before the beginning of the neN
fiscal year. Congressman Lehlbac.
reviewed the provisions OF the bill
The meeting was presided over b.
jeremiah Connolly, chairman OF III,
conference. and was followed by q
meeting OF the technical and scien
.tific brancf1- o. Local No: :, Fedora
Employ esr Gnioa. 10.