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New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
VISITORS. RECEIVE GIFTS.
Isabella Circle Makes Presentation to
 National Officers Here.

National Regent Mrs. Mary Booth of New Haven and National Deputy Mrs. Anna Worsley of Waterbury, in Isabella Circle, Daughters of Isabella, at the annual exercises held last eve- ming proceeding the annual banquet, which was later held at the Elks' club. The officers arc: Regent, Miss Esther McCabe; vice regent, Mrs. Sarah Callahan; prophecies. Mrs. An na Fitzgerald: chancellor, Mrs. Agnes Luddy; treasurer. Mrs. Katherine Riley: recording secretary, Miss A. Conley; financial secretary. Mrs. Sar- aT Sexton: inside guard, Miss Mary McDonoueh: outside guard. Mrs Mary AcDOnough; trustees. Mrs. Della McCabee, Mrs. Margaret Hanra han and Mrs. Mary Coogan.
 At the banquet. Mrs. J. l.. McCabc was tOaStmaStGr and the speakers in cIuded Chaplain W. J. DoWney and Rev. J, l.. Sullivan. Vocal selections were rendered by Miss Laura Farrell. Miss Nation Egan and Mrs. Callahan. Grand Knight Romeo Grise of Daily .Councii K of C., was present as d guest.
 During the evening both Mrs Worsley and Mrs. Booth were pre- sented with a gift from the local cir cIe. The committee in charge was Mrs: McCabe: Mrs. B. F. Gaffney. Mrs Margaret Mclaughlin. Misses Cecelia Hickey. Grace Conlon, RhoGa Me Cabe and katheryn O'Neil.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
CITYITEMS

Glove sale at -Adna F. Johnson's- adVt.
 A north end trolley left the tracks in front of City hall this morning, affecting the schedule for about 20 minutes
 X complete line of wire frames for silk shades are now on display at Barry and Bamforth's. 19 Main St. Adyt.
 Attorney David l.. Nair and M. A. ANehod spent the day in Hartford on business.
 The First and Third ward members of Daly council, K. of C., will provide ;t supper and entertainment at the club rooms this evening.
 Airs. $. H. Holmes is confined to her home by illness.
 AttorneW Irving 1. Rachlin spent the day in Hartford where he attend ed the Shakespearean Literary asso- citation meeting.
 X. J. Beaton is reported to be con- siderably improved at the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
TWO FALSE ALARMS
Wine Taken From Truck Returned to OwncrS-Su>pcctcd BoOtIcGTcrS Are ReIeased-IIad Only Cider.

While on duty near Franklin square and Main streets about 6 o'clock last evening Officer Michael Massey saw a wagon pass with a box in it which contained about three doz- en bottles of wine, according to the labels. He immediately took the driver of the team into headqua rters. He was allowed to go after explaining that he was delivering the goods to the home of P. F. Curtin from the latter's saloon on Hartford avenue.
 The driver admitted transporting 2 the wine but did ont consider that any offense. Lieutenant Bamforth, who was on duty at the station, ordered the wine locked up at headquarters and notified the federal authorities The wine was returned to the owner this afternoon.
 The federal agents at Hartford lte yesterday ordered the release of Grecardo Septini and Fortunate Ca villi, drivers of Q Waterbury automo- bile truck, who were taken into GUS tody early yesterday morning by Officer John Stadler, who saw them drive their truck, which was loaded with nine barrels of cider, into Den nisons garage. The federal authori- ties took samples of the cider and found it harmless. The men work for l.. Santora of Waterbury and said that the drink sells for $19 a barrel.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
REJECT CONDEMNATION
Senator WalSh'S Resolution Aimed At Admiral Sims Defeated By 33-30 

Washington. Jan. 22.-Thc sen;te rejected B to 30 today an effort by Senator Walsh. democrat, Montana 10 call up his resolution proposing to ccnsure Rear Admiral Sims for dis closure of information of d "conti- dential character" including his ap- pearancc before the subcommittee, inVestigatin naval decoration awards. There was no debate and the vote Was on strict party lines.
 Previously the senate had refused 31 to 31 with Senator Boruh, re publican. Idaho, voting with the dem- ocratS. to take up the request of the Investigating committee for authority to employ counsel offered by Chair man Hale, republican, Maine, of the committee.
 Both resolutions now go to the calendar and a ma jority vote is re- quired to bring either btforc the senate again.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
FOUR DIE IN FLAMES.

Quebec. Jan. 22.-Four persons were burned to death it St. Raymond, Portneuf, early today when the home .of Charlemagne Page was destroyed Toy fire. MT. Pages mother died yes ferday and the body was lying in state when candles set fire to the draperies. Three daughters and her nephew. aged g, were asleep upstairs and could not be reached by Volun- teers who tried to save them.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
SUNDAY AT THE MY."

Sunday at 3 D. m. the Bell City quartet of Bristol will appear at the Y. NJ. C. A. fiireside meeting. It is composed of Philip B. Smaller, first tenor; Gaylord B. Cook. second tenor; Arthur J. WasIey, baritone, and Dr. C. J. Moore. bass. These fire side meetings have been very popular and it is the aim of the ''Y" to have 9the best speakers and entertainment possible for these sessions
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
AMERICAN LEGION POST TO
 GIVE WAR CERTTE'IC ATES

The Itddy-GloVor post of the Amer ican Legion has appointed a commit tee. headed by Maurice Pease to take charge of distributing the honorary certificates to be given by the French republic to the nearest of kin to all American soldiers who died or were killed in the War. There are about 120 certificates to be given out in this city and they will be distributed on February -
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
BAKER DISAPPROVES.

F' Washington. Jan. 22.-Secretary
 Baker wrote Chairman. Kahn of the
 house military committee today dis
 approving of the promotion of Major . Gen. Leonard Wood to the grade of lieutenant general as proposed in a
 bill introduced by Representative E Dyer republican, Missouri
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
NEGOTIATIONS STILL ON.

Negotiations for the change in the management of the Lyceum theater were under progress during today. With a strong possibility of consum- mation late this afternoon. A. S. Andreluwicz, principal of the Sacred Heart parochial school, and a member of the school board, and Walenty I-ech are two of the prospec- i've pur- ChascrS of the place: ~-'
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
ANXIOUS TO LEARN

. san Francisco, Jan. 22.-After a Journey of 50 days, six young men have arrived here from Bolivia on their way to enter the University of California and Stanford university They are said to be the first Bolivians to attend college in California.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
TENDERED SHOWER

A miscellaneous shower was ten- dered to Miss Mae Parciak at her home last evening by 25 girl friends
 Piano selections were rendered by Misses Helen GasieWski and Anna Choroszczyk. Vocal solos were also rendered. Miss Parclak received many useful gifts She is soon to become the bride of Julian Ruszczk
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
ASSESSMENT BILLS MAu,ED.

Bills announcing the increase in SropertN assessm entS have been mail ed by the assessors to about 1000 property holders. The bills were de- fpusitcd at the postofIicc this noon.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
EMPLONE. TN,URED

John koppel. employed at Landers FrarN X Clark. had the misfortune tn lose the tips of his fingers on his right hand yesterday afternoon when he caught his hand in u machine he was OperatinG. Dr. John Purney attended him.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
.\IBERI VISITS P.NRIS.

Paris, Jan. -. CHaNas).-7King -Al- bert of Belgium came to Paris in- c"Gnito yesterday and conferred for long time with President Poincare
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs W-ilIinn1 \ Gnx.itt

Mrs. William \. Gavitt. The body of Mrs. William A. GaVitt CT 126 Fairview street. was shipped today by E. c. Porter Sons, to Allen ton. F. T., where services and burial will take place.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-22
CLEARING HOUSE REPORT.

New York, Jan. 22.--Clearing house exchanges, 7S663546V; balance, G1657S42.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
OLDEST CITIZENS
VIEW YEAR 1919.
Visit to Home of Woman
Aged l0l Is Reported
By Member.

The Association of Oldest Inhabit-
ants took a backward glance yester-
day at its New Year meeting In Union
Engine House. Nineteenth and H
streets northwest.
Capt. George W. Evans read a trib-
ute to members who died during the
past year. among them Mai. George
A Armes, u. S. A. He also reviewed
the exercises held by the association
on the different holidays.
A committee was authorized to COM
plete its plans for a meeting On Feb
ruary g. as Washington's Birthday
anniversary this year falls on Sunday.
Capt. George W. Evans presented q
history of the District Supreme Court
Building to the organization on behalf
OF Judd and Detweiler.
John B. Mccarthy reported making
a visit Christmas to Mrs. Eliza Bruce,
s5 street northwest. In spite Of her
10 years, Mrs. Bruce told Mr.. Nc
earthly she expected to receive the
greetings Of the association next
Christmas. DR.. Thomas Calver read
an original poem. entitled New Year
Day"
The association elected the following
to membership: John Henderson,
Frederick William Mitchell, George
Mason Ramsey. Richard Harvey
Yates. Hamilton Siggers, Henry Boyer.
Erwin Chapman Bartlett, ]. Edward
Chapman, Samuel Hart and William
b. Crucy.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
URGES VETSOF
ALL WARS UNITE
Lieut.. Doran Advocates AZ
f1liation at Presidents
Own Rally.

The establishment of a connecting
link between the Army and Navy
Union and the American Legion was
urged in a speech by Lieut.. william
B. Doran. U. s. A. at the New Year
rally Of the Presidents Own Garri-
son last night at G. A. r. Hall.
The new commander. Thomas II.
Harris, and other officers to serve
in 1870 were installed by National
Inspector W. L. Hull.
Comdr. Harris appointed the fol-
lowing officers and committees:
John F. McIlree. adjutant; Miss
Caroline z. Peterson, sergeant
major; James L. Mitchell, quarter
master sergeant; George S. Rupert,
color sergeant.
Entertainment Committee-w. L
Hull, chairman; Paul Demarjo, Mrs.
Clare NJ. Madert, George S. Rupert,
Miss Caroline E. Peterson.
Sick Committee-Past Comman-
der William l. Hull, Past Com
mander Harvey NJ. Knight, Past
Commander Gail T. Judd, Senior
Vice Commander Mrs. Clare NJ. Ma
dert, Junior Vice Commander Bertel
Peterson, Chaplain Rex NJ. Ingham,
Edward Flagg. Henry D. Phfiel.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
SELLING MARKET.
$500 OUTLOOK.
Big Business Interests Want
To Dispose Of Securities
AT Profit.
BY BRoADAN WALL.

New York, Jan. 1.-The present out
look for 1870 in the stock market is
that II will be a year Of extensive
liquidation Of securities. Just now
stocks are buoyant in Wall Street, but
IL Is a buoyancy caused by technical
conditions. A good many patriots
SOLD stocks 10 establish losses for in
come tax purposes and professionals.
knowing that was being done, went
heavily short thus helping them to
record greater losses. These stocks
are being bought back to a great ex-
tent. But at the same time the great
business interests of this country are
looking for opportunities to sell at a
profit such securities as they have
neglected TO dispose of.
Money ranges around . per cent,
which is a prohibitive figure for call
funds.
This temporary excitement in the
stock market is also being acceIe-
rated by interests that have big
combinations to put through. There
are some very important deals vet
TO be announced in various depart
ments Of the industrial world. For
eign governments want to borrow
money and bankers having commits
sions in mind are anxious to see a
condition in Wall Street that will
make possible the fotation of for
eign bonds. The outlook is that a
very great quantity of stocks and
bonds will thus come into Wall
Street looking for purchasers.
Another factor the government and
the bankers are considering. hut
which Wall Street seems to be ig-
noring, is that the whole structure
of American prosperity in the COM
ing year rests on the farms The
winter wheat crop report is a dismal
one. both as to acreage and condi-
ton.
So there seems to be plenty 20
worry about in the new year from
the stock market point of view. But
industrially the outlook is bright
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
CANADIANR RAIL
LOBBY CHARGED
Seattle Boat Owner Alleges
Dominion Agents Here
Halted Legislation.

The direct charge that the Ca
madam railways maintain a lobby
in Washington and in eight State
capitals was made by William L
Clark, of Seattle, Wash, in a letter
to the Senate and House Interstate
Commerce Committees yesterday.
Clark is a representative of the Pa
cifc Steamship Company, the only
all-American water carrier on the
Pacific coast.
Aided by officials of the Canadian
government. he declares, this lobby
has obtained support from some of
the departments in shaping railroad
and transportation legislation for
the beneht of the Dominion lines
and fisheries. to the detriment of
American carrier systems and fish,
cries.
The latest achievement Of the Cana
dian railway lobby. the letter con-
tinues, was the defeat in the Senate
of a provision in the railroad bill
which would have made effective the
Interstate Commerce Commission con-
troll of rates from, to and through a
foreign country. This provision would
have been OF tremendous financial
value to American rail and water
lines.
AS soon as this provision had been
adopted in committee. he alleged then
the Canadian Pacific Railway Com
pany and the Canadian government.
owning the Grand Trunk Railway and
it's several subsidiary railroads within
the United States, began to exert their
Influence in Washington and else
where"
He says they succeeded.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
WESTLAKE TO DIRECT
D. C. VOTES PUBLICITY

William B. Westlake was selected
as executive director by the incorpor-
ators Of the National Press Committee
for District of Columbia Suffrage yes
terday in the headquarters of the
committee in the Franklin National
Bank Building. Westlake accepted the
election and today took charge of the
office of the committee.
An executive COMMITTEES consisting
Of Col. Winfield Jones, chairman of
the press committee; Lee Lamar Rob-
inson, Mrs. Isabel WorrelI Ball, John
p. Colpoys. Z. c. R. Humphries and
Louis S. Gottlieb also was chosen.
Robinson was elected chairman of this
committee.
Veterans of various wars, under the
craftsmanship of Col E. Lester Jones,
District commander of the American
Legion; all Washington labor organi-
nations. under the Craftsmanship Of
John p. Colpoys; the State societies
OF the Capital. with former Represent
alive James T. Lloyd as chairman;
women's organizations with Mrs. Isa-
Del Worrell Ball as chairman, have
organized committees to work in CO.
Operation and afflliation with the Ma
uonal Press Committee.
"a letter sent to all members of Con-
gress by the committee recently in
during the attitude of senators ami
representatives on the suffrage bills
shows that about 90 per cent Of the
congressman favor representation in
Congress for the District; 30 per cent
want a thorough study Of the subject
before action is taken and have open
minds on the problem; 5 per cent are
fpn-committal. about 5 per cent favor
q Delegate from the District in Con-
gress. and a few scattering are OPP
posed to any change in the present
District government
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
Caroler of New Year
Joy Is Freed by Judge

I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"
Samuel Evans was singing in an
excess of New Year joy as he mo-
tored along Wisconsin avenue Wed
nesday night on his way to a
watch might Publication.
A jealous policeman arrested the
young man, but at the New Year
session Of the Police Court. Judge
Robert Harrison promptly dis
missed the case. 1t was the judg-
ment Of the court that the singing
Of a popular song does not neces-
sarily constitute disorder. especially
in the happy holiday season.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
MILLION
TO AID CONv|CTS
Prisoners Relief Society
Asks Funds to Recon-
struct Social Wrecks.

Six years ago today he emerged
from the gray walls of Moundsville
Penitentiary facing the grim future of
man who has done time" but to-
day DR.. E. +. budding. respected by
all as president of the Prisoners Re
lief Society. is playing the part of a
Good Samaritan to men and women
who have served prison sentences.
To provide funds for its work, the
Prisoners Relief Society is trying to
raise 100000 among 100000 men and
women.
DR.. budding yesterday told how he
came to found the society:
Il had decided on one thing before
l left prison." he said. land that was
never to look back. No man ever will
succeed in winning back his lost es-
tate in life unless he makes it his
prime determination as he leaves
prison"
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
Yanks Wipe Out Cossack Band
To Aoenge Young God Mother

miles from the Siberian village Of
Zooglutch, was precipitated by one
Capt. Nemikoff. a Cossack, who MUIR
dered young woman called "our
Marie" by the doughboys. over whom
she had exercised a gentle and kindly
influence for many weeks.
''Nemikoff was In love with her.
says Lieut.. Resing. land deeply re-
sented her attentions to the American
troops. Finally he filled himself with
vodka. went to her apartments and
murdered her in cold blood.
Following the assassination Nemi-
koff gathered together some thirty OF
his men and fed to the mountains.
pursued by an equal number of Ameri-
cans whom / had the honor to lead.
I'VE rounded them up after seven
days of hard riding over the noun
tains, finding them encamped on the
shore Of a lake, in a deep gully.
After advancing Indian fashion
by crawling on our stomachs through
the grass bordering the beach, sud-
denly stood UP and demanded their
surrender. The answer was a volley.
without further conjunction we
charged them with fixed bayonets and
a bloody hand-to-hand struggle en-
sued. After two hours of fighting we
had accounted for all the Russians
except two, who had slipped away
under cover of darkness.
This ruthless murder of innocent
women and children seems to be ell
the rage in the Old World; but the
beasts who attempt II near American
soldiers are certainly in for a lot of
hard luck.
Lieut.. Resting was the officer who
recently investigated and reported to
Maj. Gen. Graves, commanding the
American forces in Siberia. a long
list of atrocities charged to Kolchak's
CONSUMPTION officers.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
BIRTHS REPORTED.

Frederick and Mary Z. YATES, boy.
James Il and Mary c. Walker, girl
John Z and Mariana WEIGH. boy.
Ernest and Pearl Williams, boy.
James 7. and Gertrude Z. Trew, boy.
Donald 81. and Julia L. St1well. boy.
TslmA L. and Annie R. Smith, girl.
Frederick r. and Mary Sullivan, giri.
George W. and Irene R. Rogers, girl.
Raymond J. and GeneTieye Roche, girl.
Maurice ]. and Pearl Orier. girl.
Harry A. and Minnie z. Olive, girl.
Colein c. and Elizabeth Mckay, girl.
Benjamin Z and Edna NJ. johnson, boy.
John s. and Bertha J. Jones, boy.
jeremiah and Sarah Herliby, girl
Samuel l. and Alma L. Hatcher, boy.
James A. and Mabel A. Henderson, girl.
Olaf NJ. and Irene Hustvedt, boy.
Frances N. and Naomi d. Gray, girl.
Walter g. and Elizabeth Grant, girl.
Franklin c. and Edith NJ. Gardner, boy.
Walter B. and Dorothy J. Grgsby, girl.
George II. and Mary o. Emlet, girl.
Harry +. and Mabel G. Ensminger, girl.
Charles H. and Edna Z. Evans, girl
Charles @. and Edna N. Esenhart, giri.
Harry Z and Margaret Z. Dodge, boy.
Arthur B. and Anna C. Oaxtou, girl
Leonard L and Lillian L. Cooley, girl,
Robert e. and Marianne v. Bealle, girl.
Francis Z. and Aletta Barter, boy,
Noble L and Emma G. Brown, boy.
AIRED and EEangelina Bonanno, girl.
Ralph and Annie wormley, boy.
Alphonsa and Maud White, bog.
Walter and Elizabeth foyer, girl.
Carilanus and Matte Richardson. girl
Eugene and Marie King. girl
James r. and Mary A. Harod. bog.
Preston and Bessie billiard, boy.
James and Aramtnta Campbell, Girl
James and Julia Brown, boy.
Jeremiah A. and Pansy R Baltimore, ri
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
HART TO BE PROMOTED
BY D. c. COUNSELOR

Announcement yesterday that Ring
gold Hart, Assistant Corporation
Counsel. is to be promoted to duty
at the District Building, caused
mingled joy and sorrow among Police
Court officials.
1t was learned Hart is to be made
third assistant to the new Corpora
ton Counsel, Francis H. Stevens, who
will enter today upon his duties as
successor to Conrad II. Syme. re-
signed.
Hart has been prosecutor in the Dis
trict Of Columbia branch of the Police
Court about two years. For eleven
years previously he was secretary to
the late Robert H. Boardman, chief
Of detectives. and mai. Raymond W.
Pullman, chief of police.
Hart Is a son of the late Capt.
James Paxton Hart. a civil war vet
eran, and Mrs. Ida ]. Hart, former
president of the Women's Relief
Corps. and active in charity and pa
triotic work. He was born in Wash
ington % years ago and has always
lived here. His home is at 1906 Irving
street northwest
Francis w. Hill, jr.. who has been
Mr.. Harris assistant at the Police
Court for three months. probably will
succeed to the position of chief prose-
cutor.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-02
ALEXANDRIA
THE HERALD BUREAU,
A. S. Doniphan.
II King Street


Alexandria. Va. Jan. 1.-Alexan-
dria had a highly successful and
prosperous year from every angle.
More business was done, the popu-
lation greatly increased.
More real estate was transferred
than in any previous year.
One of the big things accom-
plished for the city was the erection
of the Naval Torpedo Station at a
cost of $1,3OO.OOO which will give
employment for 600 to 1900 skilled
mechanics.
For the purpose of relieving the
housing situation here the Alexandria
Real Estate and Mortgage Corporation
recently was organized by local bust
ness men. This corporation expects TO
shortly erect a large number of houses
to be sold to employees of the Naval
Torpedo Station.
The Virginia Shipbuilding Corpora
ton during the year launched five
| ships all Of which are now in service.
They are: Gunston Hall, Betsy Bell.
Wanda, H. F. Morse and Edwin A
! Morse
During the year city council ap-
propriated $4,000 for the erection of
a public school and public improve
ments. The school now is in course
| Of construction and is for colored boys
| and girls. The sum of $l7.O00 was ap-
propriated to complete the motoriza-
ton of the city fire department
The city also established an up-to-
date health department with a full
| time maid health
TIL State Corporation Commission
has granted a charter to the Virginia
! Rapid Transit Company. Inc, Alex
andria, with maximum capital stock
OF 100000 and a minimum of 5000.
It will operate automobiles and auto
trucks.
Officers and incorporators are Pa
trick II. Lawson, jr.. president: Will
lam NJ. Garman, secretary; Charles
W. Harris. De Wilton Aitcheson
James NJ. Dickerson. James F. Thomp-
son and Boyd Haislip.
The police are endeavoring to locate
the new year eve celebrators who
shortly after midnight turned in three
successive false alarms, bringing the
hIS uepdT lHltnl Out
Alexandria Post No. "a, American
Legion. will hold its monthly meet
ing at o'clock tomorrow night in
the Chamber of Commerce when off,
GERS will be elected.
1t is announced that the steamship
Edwin A. Morse. built by the Vir-
Cinia ShipbuiiJing Corporation in
this city. will sail at o'clock to-
! morrow morning for Norfolk, where
she will load coal for the italian
government
Howard W. Smith. special commits
! sioner, has sold to John ]. Greenan
and others a house at 904 Prince
| street.
Miss Genevieve Goods, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Goods, and
George W. Mooney were married
last night at the Del Ray Methodist
Church. The ceremony was per-
| formed by Rev. W. w. Pippan. The
couple left for a northern bridal
| trip.