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New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
OUT OF RED RUSSIA
 10 GOOD OLD U. s. A.
Fugitive From Riga Arrives in
 New Britain

Samuel Topper, brother-in-law of H. Belkin of Black Rock avenue, who conducts @ meat market on North street arrived in this country from Riga, Latvia, with his wife this morning. Riga is in the Bolsheyik regions near the Baltic sea and now under a reign of terror. MT. Topper left Riga about a month ago, leaving the port on October 14. An interest ing story of the conditions in the regions held by the Bolshevik is told by MT. Topper. At Riga he was a well known and wealthy banker and owned one of the largest shoe manu- featuring factories in that city em- ploying about 600 hands. The city had a population of more than 2O0,- 900 people. The food there is very scarce and clothing is but a mockery. Starving people are a usual sight and even though one has money, articles cannot be procured. In speaking of the reign of terror the city had when it was captured by the Bo1- sheviks, MT. Topper said it would take a long time to fully explain the atrocities. This was especially direct ed at the wealthy people of Riga
 The ,Bolsheviks held the city for uuOTc II1dH SlA IHOHluS. DuTlHS lIldI time they drove practically all of the rich people out of their homes and turned the houses over to the poorer classes. In most cases the wealthy were forced to march to a forest just outside the city, and, under guard, dig their own graves and were later shot as they stood by them. The poorer people however, of the rich houses, and left them de- serted at their own will and returned to their peasant homes. The wealthy who were not killed were compelled to do hard labor. Street cleaning and other work along the roadway was given them. The poorer people were generally their overseers.
 The experiences of Mr. Topper himself was a story. He was in a hospital at the time of the Rolshevilx entering and was not molested. When discharged, MT. Topper sought a hiding place until his passport papers were forwarded him by MT. Belkin. Many of the girls of the poorer class were seen to carry rifles about the streets and at times would kill rich people if they happened to do some thing that they did not like. When wealthy persons were driven from their homes they were allowed by the Bolsheyiki to carry with them one shirt and underclothing. The city changed hands five time. The Ger man fleet finally succeeded in bom- barding the city of Riga and drove the Reds from it. After a constant bombardment from the huge guns one could not find whole piece of glass in any of the buildings. MT. Topper was so thankful at being able to leave the terror stricken regions that he kissed the ground of this country when he landed.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
PULLAR
 & NIVEN
DRUNKEN DRIVER IS
 ASSESSED HEAVILY
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that Q drunken man was about to drive car on Main street. As tho policeman neared Main street he heard vile language such as was testified to by his brother minion of the law. At the corner of Main and Winter streets tho policemen met just in. n direct line. mounted tho curbinE car. He went across the street aim ost, In direct line. mounted he curbInE and headed for tho fence. The rear wheel caught in the curb. however, preventing further progress. The po- hceman ordered Crosby to turn off his engine. When he did so an investiEsl- uon was instituted as result of which both men were placed under arrest. Dr. Fenton had been drinking also, but was not in a condition that would permit of his arrest on a charge of drunkenness.
 Tt wus necessary. the policeman told the court. to carry Crosby from the front to the rear seat. Patrolman Stadler called Policeman John Iiebler who drove the car to headquarters
 Dr. Fenton admitted that he and the other members of the party had n few drinks in Hartford before coming tn New Britain. The boisteYous language. he knew nothing of. he said. having heard nothing louder than an ordinary conversational tone. Crosby mad signs Of drink about him while nothing about O'Connor would fndi cute that he had been imbibing. the dentist testified.
 crosby's explanation of his pre~ence . on the sidewalk in front of the rec tory was that he headed for the driye- way which he still insists exists near tho south entrance to the rectory While admitting that he had some whiskey in Hartford he denied being under tho influence of liquor or using vile language. Tn substance, the testi- mony Of o'Connor was the same.
 Drive to the ofiice." was the order of Traffic Policeman Fred Wagner yesterday when James Mascola, aged 1S. acted fresh after being warned that ho was violating n city ordinance by parking his team on the north side of Church street. The accused was lined s5 without costs.
 Mnscola drove into Church street about tO:30 in the morning. He stopped on the north side Of the street. The policeman warned him of tho ordinance and when Mascola did not seem convinced that such an ordinance existed the policeman pro- duced a book of rules. showing the law in print The driver merely laugh cd and> walked away. leaving the horse and team in the same posi- ton. Upon his return he accompanied the traffic policeman to the station.
 Julius Jeske went walking after eating his supper last night. About t0:30 ho was picked up in the street near the High school by Supernumor- ary Policeman Joseph MiIewski. A fine of s10 and costs was imposed.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
WARSAW FUGITIVE
 ARRIVES IN CITY
Roscbcrg Declares That Jews Arc Grossly Maltrcatcd by Poles
 Saw Grandfather Killed.

George Rosenberg of 45O East street returned from New York today, where he had gone to get his brother. Benjamin Wolf Rosenberg, who had just arrived from Warsaw. MT. Rosen- berg had been on the way to this country for three months, having come by way of Danzig. In Warsaw he was a military officer and headed tho police force in one of the sections of the city. The conditions of War saw are terrible and the people over here cannot realize the sufferings the people there are undergoing. said MT. Rosenberg. The Jewish people are forever being molested on account of their religion, he charges. The ma jority Of the Jews wear the long boards, and the soldiers at Warsaw make a practice of assaulting the Jews and cutting or pulling their boards. MT. Rosenberg states one in stance when his grandfather was standing along the street, a Polish officer came along the street and knocked him down. causing fatal in turies. The city was under many diff ferent administrations. The Russian, Polish and German rules were wielded with stern hands. The general con- ditions are very serious. The worst treatment however goes to the Jews, as the Poles are not on good terms with them, the new arrival says.
 There is a rule in Danzig, according to MT. Rosenberg, that all Jewish girls are subjected to having their hair practically shorn close to the head. This, they claim at the station, Is a matter of cleanliness. An instance where one young girl who, because she had to have her hair cut off. com mitted suicide, was told by MT. Rosen- to her suicide. was told by MT. Rosen- berg She jumped into a river near by. Her mother and father witnessed the deed and the police officers near by offered no help. They even pre- vented them from aiding their daugh- ter MT. Rosenberg has another brother on the way who is now at Belgium. He escaped from the army at Warsaw. He was sentenced to be shot if captured. which Is the general rule in the army over there.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
Tn New York

New York. Nov. 11-Memorial serv- ices in scores of churches, unveiling of monuments, planting of trees in memory of fallen heroes: dinners and patriotic speeches today crowded New York's armistice day program from early morning until late even ing with celebrations commemoratins- the memorable "cease firing order two years ago.
 The chief celebration was planned for tonight by the New York county chapter of the American Legion in the Seventh regiment armory, where Gen. Georges Robert Nivelle ''the hero of Verdun' will be the guest of honor and deliver an address.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
T. Fl. ANNUAL DANCE.
Mutual Benefit Association to Hold
 Event Tuesday Evening.

The Traut & Hine Mutual Benefit association will hold It's fourth annual dance at Bardeck's hall, Tuesday even ing. The committee has arranged to have the hall prettily decorated, and the entertainment committee has se- cured the service of Morton Downey of Wallingford, to furnish part of the Lynch's orcrestra will furnish the music for a concert which will be held from S:o0 to S:30 and also for the dances
 The officers of the association are:
 President, John J. Heath; vice. president Ike Hills; treasurer, Harry c. Brown; secretary Walter Willough- by. '...
 The committee arranging for the affair is: Walter Willoughby, John J. Heath, E. B. Miller Ike B. Lappan and F. w., McDonough.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
RESIGNS AS GUARDIAN
Rodman Did Not Care Properly for IF Year Old Ward, Charity Board Alleges in Action.

Action brought by the New Britain board of charities for the removal of Anthony Rodman as guardian over Miss Stella Aurilla resulted in the res ignation of MT. Rodman as guardian over the girl this morning at probate court session. He retains his guard ianship over the estate of Miss Aurilla, which consists of properties to the amount of s7,50O. The charity board acted upon complaint that the young girl was not receiving the attention which was proper for a guardian to bestow upon his ward.
 Lawyer Henry P. Roche represented the accused at the session and filed notice of his willingness to relinquish his office as personal guardian. That action was satisfactory to the charity board, Assistant Corporation Counsel Mortimer H. Camp and the court. The matter of guardianship over the prop erty was continued.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
HIGH SCHOOL
Art Club Elects Omcer
 Household Arts Club

Art Club Elects OmcerI
 Household Arts Club-
 Reports to Be Given
 The Art club met in Rl terday and elected the 1 cers: Phyllis Senning, prj guerite Henry, vice-pres Anderson, secretary;
 treasurer, and supervia
 Morgan. The officers Vi
 to draw up a set of by-12 a tentative constitution | the club for ratification.
 The clu~ plans to m cards, and art designs q tions. The club is limiteI bers.
 At an organization mi Household Arts club hd g, the following officers Grace Ericsson, presideu| dent, Ellen Anderson; s| gel Downey; treasurer, A The following teachers | lected as supervisors: MI ford, Ansden and Thaye business meeting there hour and refreshments The club expects to do c fare work.
 The reports for the examinations will be II tribution in about two \
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
Chicago Observance

hall and many business and semi public establishments closed today in commemoration of the end of the great war, armistice day in Chicago was observed by special church serv- ices, military ceremonies and enter tainment of soldiers in hospitals.
 Military activities. including the un- yelling of bronze tablet bearing the names of men who died in the war; mastering in ceremonies and social events at American Legion posts, marked the day.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
DIPHHERIA HERE
 IS NOW EPIDEMIC
Disease, Prevalent for Past Two Weeks, Takes on Serious Propor-
 tions, Health Chairman Admits. (

Weeks, Takes on Serious Propor-
 tions, Health Chairman Admits.
 Discussing the prevalence of diph- theria about the city this afternoon, Dr. Frank Zwick, chairman of the health board, admitted that the dis ease has now reached the stage of an epidemic and very definite steps must be taken to prevent further spread of the sickness The Smith street school district is apparently the most seriously affected. Already Is carriers. several of which later de- veloped into positive cases, have been found in throat culturing 160 pupils. Twenty-three of the 53 cases now un- der quarantine are in the immediate vicinity of that school. If the propor- tion of carriers to children continues to hold good it is the belief of the chairman that at least 60 carriers will be found at that school.
 Schick tests will be given the Smith street school pupils before any of the other schools are touched. The health board chairman has asked that par- ents cooperate with the board in pre- venting the spread of the disease by allowing their children to be Schick tested. The test is accompanied by m pain and causes no illness as an after effect. Its purpose is to determine whether or not a person is immune to diphtheria. Those not immune will he vaccinated if the parents give their consent, the work to be done by the family physician or in needy cases an officer of the health department
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
LEROY DUNHAM WEDS
 MARION RACKLIFFE
United in Marriage at Brides
 Home This Afternoon

Miss Marion Rackliffe of 50 Cam | bridge street and Leroy Durham of
 500 Shuttle Meadow avenue were
 married this afternoon at the home of the bride. Rev. George W. C. Hill Of the South Congregational church performed the ceremony. Leland Pierce furnished the music for the occasion. It was one of the prettiest home weddings held here in quite some time.
 The home was prettily decorated
 with oak leaves. At the foremost end
 of the living room q huge arch was
 made of mountain laurel and bitter
 sweet. Chrysanthemums were inter
 woven and from the top of the arch
 fioated a white dove. The couple
 were married underneath this arch
 which was approached through an aisle of palms and chrysanthemums.
 between which white rope was stretched. Ground pine was also used in decorating the lighting fix lures.
 The couple were attended by Doris N. Boutell as the maid of honor. Miss Bputell was a former classmate of Mrs. Dunham. Miss Mabel Wallin
  maids and Ruth Winchester. a cousin of the bride. was the flower girl. Loomis c. Thompson of Corbin avenue and n graduate of Pratt uni- versity. was the best man. The bride was given in marriage by her brother. Frank F. Rackliffe. The brides wedding gown was of bridal satin. The bodice was trimmed with pearls. and the court train was of hand made lace over one hundred years old. The veil was held by a crown of Swiss lace and fastened in the back with orange blossoms. The bride carried a bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor. who carried a bouquet of yell low chrysanthemums, wore a gown of yellow satin draped by a briwn dotted net. Her chapeau was of brown net trimmed in gold.
 The bridesmaids wore dresses of Nile green taffeta in shepherdess style. They also bore shepherdess' crooks with white chrysanthemums. After the wedding the couple left on q honeymoon trip to Bermuda. They will make stops at New York and westfield. New Jersey. The bride wore a travelling suit of Pekin blue with a squirrel collar. Before leav- ug they announced that they would be at home at 45 Park Terrace after December Is.
 There were many out of town guests present. including some from Mass: Utah, Southington, shelton, Conn. and Saratoga Springs. 1 New York. At bridal party given i asst night, the groom presented the l pride with Swiss wrist watch. | while the bride gave the groom a pair !! ,f gold cuff links. Tho maid of ! honor was given n sterling silver tea 1, bowl The bridesmaids were each ' presented with n Nippon China vase | md the flower girl with n picture. 1 The best man and pianist were given | leekties.
 EThe bride is a graduate of Dean l Academy. Franklin. Mass, and of the Emerson Finishing school, class of 1917. The groom is a graduate Of I Boston Tech, and served with the | marines during the late war.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
Double Wedding Ceremony
 At Hellberg Home, Nov. "A

A double wedding ceremony will be performed at 12 o'clock Wednesday November 24, at the home of Police Officer Gustave and Mrs. Hellberg of 130 Lincoln street, when Miss Olga Hellberg. their daughter will become the bride of Harry Morris Stuart Hellberg, brother of Miss Hellberg.
 will wed Miss Mollie Seaberg. Both contracting couples are well known locally.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
MEN WHO DIED IN
 WAR ARE HONORED
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(Continued from First Page) -Joffre, the hero of the Marne; Foch, whose genius accomplished the final defeat of Germany. and Petain, whose defense of Verdun will forever live in French song and story.
 90 Years Ago.
 In addition France took occasion to remember that 50 years ago the country, defeated by Germany, owed it's very existence for a time to Leon Gambetta, who took virtual control ot affairs in Paris when the city was besieged by Germans, and later suc- ceeded in organizing armies to con- tinue the futile struggle against the Teuton invaders. The heart of Gam betta, which has been preserved since his death in 1882 was inurned in the Pantheon, the national shrine of France.
 The gun carriage on which rested the coffin of the unknown soldier at tracted greater attention than the car bearing the heart of Gambetta. All last night huge crowds filled Place Denfert- awaiting the ar rival of the body from Verdun. This body was chosen from among eight others last night by Private August Thin, a native of Caen, Brittany. who was a volunteer during the war. At the request of Andre Maginot, minis ter of pensions, the veteran placed his hand on one coffin lying in state in the Verdun citadel.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
G7Y ITEMS

victrolas at c. L Pierce & Go. -advt
 Paul Clierweinski of 32 Booth street. reported to Sergeant George J. Kelly at o'clock this morning, that his wife had left home for mo reason at all"
 November Victor records, c. l.. Pierce X Co.-advt.
 George Perakos of 49 Beaver street, complained to the police last night that his bicycle had been stolen from in front of the library building.
 Over 2,500 Kohler ana Campbell pianos sold by c. L. Pierce & CO. -advt.
 Joe Aparo. who conducts a pool room at 99 Myrtle street, told the police last night that his place had been robbed tree times in the past week of cigarettes.
 Special sale of the Universal and ''The Crystal washing machines. ohn A Andrews Co.-advt.
 White Rose Camp, R. N. A., will hold the regular meeting this evening in K. of C. hall.
 Removal sale at Besse-Leland's. -advt
 The first round of "45" card IOuTndHent VIII De piayeu IOulSHI dl the ElkS club.
 Estey pianos. none better. at Morans. -advt.
 A satisfactory settlement was reached in the suit of John T. Hen messy against Goldstein Brothers to recover commission alleged to be due for a real estate deal. Lawyer J. C.. Woods was counsel for the plaintiff and Judge F. B. Hungerford for the defendants.
 November Victor records, c. L. Pierce & Co.-advt
 A rally for Girl Scouts will be held at the Y. w. c. A gymnasium at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 A few good second sewing machines at your own price. John A. Andrews Co.-advt.
 Removal sale at Besse-Leland's. -advt.
 There will be a rehearsal of the choir of the Church of St. John the Evangelist tonight at 7:3O at the church.
 vicrrolas at c. L. Pierce & Co. -advt
 Ladies' Nest. Order of Owls. will hall.
 Victor Records. c. L. Pierce & Go. .advt.
 Heating stoves from $500 John A. Andrews Co.-advt.
 Favorable reports were received in this city from St. Francis hospital, Hartford, regarding the condition of John F. Mullen, who underwent an operation there yesterday.
 Talking machines, c. L.. Pierce & Co.-advt.
 Removal sale at Besse-Leland's. -advt.
 William Quinn of 21 Mill street, took out a permit this afternoon for the reconstruction of a brick garage 26x3o, to cost s1,500.
 Sullivan's dancing school Friday evening, Grange hall, Berlin, Nc Keon's Orch.-advt.
 Ricordo Gil and Tonica Paquet of 6 Franklin street, both Spaniards, were granted marriage license today.
 2.000 Lester pianos in this vicinity sold by c. L. Pierce & Co.-advt.
 Pre-war prices on The Hoosier cab inets this week only. John A Andrews Co. -adyt.
 Pianos at c l.. Pierce & Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
INVENTORY FILED.

An inventory filed by Lawyer Harry H. Milkowitz and Constable Fred Wrinkle in the estate of Joseph Kachinski alias Joseph Gernsky, shows thesholdings of the deceased to have totalled s1950. Of that amount s1750 represents a one-half interest in Sexton street property while the re- maining s200 consists of personal eff fleets.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
P. & T. ASSO. MEETING.

,' At a meeting of the Rockwell school Parents and Teachers associa- tion Friday evening, MT. Edward Con- nelly will speak. A muicaI and literary program will be carried out by the pupils of the school. Following the business scion a ocial hour will be ob- erved.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
ORIGINAL ARMISTICE WIRE
Curtis Sheldon has Message Announc- ing Ceasing of Hostlities on Novem- ber IS, 1s1s-Signed by Marshal Focl.

Curtis Sheldon, a former captain in the Radio Department of the U S. Army, stationed at Chanoix, near Souilly at the time of the Armistice has discovered, in looking over his papers. the text of ,he original mes sage sent out by Marhal Foch for the ceasing of hosilities. The massage as received was:
 Radio Station 7,h Army Corps,
 November II, 1918. All Stations from Eiffel Tower.
 Marshal Focr to commander in chiefs. Hostilrties will cease upon the whole front from the eleventh No- vember eleven o'clock, French time. The allied troops will not cross until a further order, the line reached on that date and that hour.
 MARSHAL FOCH.'
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
Educator Wants Girls
 To Be Taught Boxing

Chicago. Nov. 11.-Girl pupils and teachers as well as the boys, should be taught boxing in the public schools, Wm. l.. Bodine, honorary president of the national league of compulsory ed- ucation said today at the annual meeting. He urged 1t for girls as a health measure.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
TA1noR SHOP c|
Two Suits are Brought Men Against Local Es1

Men Against Local Es4
 The F. O. B. Tailorin} 73 Elm street. was clol when two attachments VI the proprietor by Depu| D. Stockwell. Max Goluh| brought suit to recover q is returnabie in the city| fourth Monday in NOvei|
 M. Gilston, of Hartford plaintiff in the action brj %he tailoring company.t H cover $350. The writ is| the city court on the fouI November.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
Silver Bell Rings

Vincennes, Ind, Nov 11.-Armistice day was announced here at sunrise to- day with the ringing of small silver bell, one of the old historic relics of the early days of the old northwest territory which is said to have been rung first in celebration of the sign ing of the declaration of independence in 1776.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
Penn, N. J. and Dcla.

day was observed today throughout eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware by parades of service mems organizations. informal reunions, dances and the presentation of victory medals to members of American Legion posts. In many in terior towns and cities schools were closed and these suspended. Virtually all the mines in the anthracite coal region were shut down at noon.
 feature of the celebration in this city was the presenting of nevy crosses to 26 officers and enlisted men at the Philadelphia navy yards Twelve youthful war veterans who are re- cuperating from wounds were decor ated with victory medals in the naval hospital.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
Boston Store
Comfortables

A cold wave is rushing eastward, are you supplied with sufficient bed covering, if not, we can be of service to you.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-11
A nice line of COMFORTABLES

Filled with fine White Cotton. Silkaline coverings, all hand tied, priced at $3. D, S4.75, $5, S5.75, S6.50 and $50.
 Also an extensive line of Blankets from $5 to $22.50.