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New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
MANY IMMIGRANTS ARRIVE
S5.OOO Daily Come Into Port of New York Is Report-sGO,OOO in One Year-Big Gain Over Last Year.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-More than 5000 immigrants are arriving daily at Ellis Island, the department of labor tide of emigration which set in after the armistice had been more than balanced by the increasing inflow of immi grants.
 About S00,000 immigrants arrived in the United States during the l2 months ending June 30 as compared with 141,132 during the correspond ing period the year before and the record of 1,2S5,349 in 1907.
 Steamship companies report that all available accommodations for year in advance have been booked by pros pective immigrants.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
ROBINS HAVE G0UT
Stories Emanating From South Nor Walk Rival Ones From winsted- Here's a Bird Story.

South Norwalk. Aug. 1S.-Robins in Norwalk have the gout. so Thomas F. Walsh, dog warden and we'll known naturalist, says. The birds have been noticed to be favoring one or the oth- CT of their legs when lighting on the ground or the limb of a tree. EX- aminations showed that the gout was due to high living. A superabundance of wcrms brought to the surface of the ground by recent rains has caused the robins to gorge themselves.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
LOCAL SUFFS ARE
 PLEASED WITH VOTE
Ratification of Amendment Means Much to Those Who Would
 Vote Here


 A number of local suffra gists, upon having been acquainted with the news of the action of the Tennessee house in ratifying the Susan B. An thony amendment today, whereby the women of the United States become enfranchiSed in time for the presi- dential election this fall, expressed great pleasure at the triumph of their cause, even though It was a demo- cratic state which furnished the final body for ratification. Many had wor' ed for the success of the amend ment in the State of Connecticut without results.
 Mrs. A. M. Beardsley, the leader of New Britain suffra getteS, was busily spreading the news when reporter for The Herald made an endeavor to reach her. She could not be found, but from other sources it was learned that she was receiving many congratulations from lccal people. It goes without saying that she is sat isfied with today'S action.
 Mrs. John H. Kirkham, of Cedar street, stated that she is not, at present, actively connected with the local organization but is an ardent suffra gette nevertheless and is per fectly delighted that the amendment has gone through
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
JONES FOR COUNCILMAN
City Avenue Resident Is Being Men, toned for Post to Be Left Vacant by Gorbach's Resignation.

toned for Post to Be Left Vacant
 by Gorbach's Resignation.
 Myron F. Jones of 25 City avenue is being mentioned as a probable suc- cessor to Councilman Abraham Cor bach, whose resignation will go into the common council this evening. Mr. Gorbach is leaving the governing body due to the stress of private business. He has been a member Of the council as sixth ward councilman for about five years and was recog- nized as a leader in many progressive measures A meeting of the sixth ward representatives will be held fol- lowing the acceptance of the resigna- tion and resolution will be prepared for presentation to the September session of the body.
 The probable appointee, MT. Jones, has been a resident of the sixth ward for a number of years. He is con- nected with the local Masonic order, Odd Fellows and the New Britain unit of the Connecticut State Guard.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
NOODUS JUDGE DIES.

Moodus. Conn.,, Aug. lS.-Samuei F. Clark. aged 61, judge of probate for the district of East Haddam since 1893, died from heart trouble at his home today. Judge Clark was in his usual health yesterday and had as signed a probate case for hearing this afternoon. Judge Clark was born in East Haddam and was representative from the town in the general as sembly of 1903. His widow survives.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
TO REPORT PRoGREss.

A report of progress on the Jitney situation will be presented this even inr by Alderman Angelo NJ. Paones- a at the regular August session of the common council Alderman Paonesss is chairman of the commit tee which is probing the matter and 1t Is the intention Of the group to se- cur. data md information from other cities where the proposition has been kcne into, before a recommendation will be made 10 the council.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
BURGLARS STEAL TRUCK

West Cornwall. Conn. Aug. lS.- Burglars visited town during the night but the booty was trifling, ex- cept for a motor truck used in the getaway which belonged to George W. Cochrane, merchant. This truck was seen going through Kent at a. m. The places broken into were two general stores. a hardware store, a market and a law office.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
TO ESTABLISH AIR SERVICE.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Esta blish- nent of a regular air service between Copenhagen, Hamburg, Amsterdam and London practically has been agreed upon by Danish, German, Brit ish and Dutch aero companies, ac- cordinE to advices from Berlin to- day to the department of commerce. Four trips a week are planned.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18

erica, by a win in the international airplane race in France. Sept. 27.
 France and America have both won the cup twice. If either takes it in the coming race it becomes the per- manent possession of that country
 The new plane represents the re- suits of several years of experimental work at McCook field. Many 'ex- perts contributed ideas but the credit for designing the airship goes to AL
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18

fred Nerville, McCook field civilian designer. Figues on speed attained in experimental tests are held secret but it is expected to make better than 200 miles an hour.
 Do I expect to win? I certainly hope to-" says Schroeder But I will feel just about as good if either of the other two American entries cops the prize. We want the cup for America
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
DIES ON TROLLEY CAR.

Hartford. Aug. 1s.--Edwsrd S. Fenning. 52. of IT Auburn street, West Hartford. died suddenly on a west-bound trolley car today. Heart disease was given as the sause. He was employed at the Colt plant and vas formerly superintendent of the Norfolk Mfg. CO. He leaves a wife and two daughters.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
TANKER ASHORE.

Boston. Aug. 1S.-The tank steamer Salinas, her containers filled with fuel oil, went ashore today near Nausett Light, off the Cape Cod shore. Captain Rasmussen said he expected to float at high tide. The Salinas was bound from Port Lobos, Mexico for Boston. It later was aoated with help of the tide.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
RAIN STOPS TOURNEY.

Norwich. Aug. 1s.--Rain stopped rodue playing in the national asso- ciation tourna ment this forenoon and the only match completed was that in which W. T. Sullivan of Norwich defeated Irving Miner of East Green wich. R. I. Tn the first division Ed die Clark. the cha n,pion. and w. A. Rounds of Cleveland. lead with three victories each.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
MILLION HOMES SHORT.

Baltimore. Aug. 1s.--Sen. Calder of New York, today said there was a shortage of at least 100000 homes in the United States as ascertained through questionnsires submitted 10 large cities. "A senate committee of which he is chairman held a hearing today on tho Baltimore housing situa- tfon.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
K. OF C. TO INITIATE.

Officers of Daly council, Knights of Columbus, have arranged for the eXempliticati tion of the second degree of the order Thursday evening at s o'clock in the council rooms on Main street. The class to be initiated is composed of about 25 first degree m embers of the organization.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
PLOT TO KIDNAP
 CONGRESSMEN FOILED
Koreans Would Make Trouble By Holding OficiaI Visitors, Ac-
 oording to Jape.

1okio, Aug. 1S,< By Associated Fress).-Press advices from Seoul. Korea. allege widespread Korean plots to hold the party of American congressman at present visiting the Fay East for the purpose of creating complications between Japan and America.
 The advices report the arrest of Yang-keui-taik, who once was con- victed and imprisoned for an at tempt to assassinate former Premier Field Marshal Terauchi. and also ten other Koreans charged with politi- cal anti-Japanese intrigue and par ticipstion in the plot against the congressman.
 The Korean governor general de- clares that numerous arrests have been made of insurrectionary agita- tors.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
CAN'T LIVE ON S5. 900.

Ansonia, Aug. 1s.-Because he found the salary of s5.0OO year in- adequate to live on in Washington. Judge F. M. Mccarthy of this city has resigned his position as solicitor of the department of commerce.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
Deaths and Funerals
Gustave F.. WcStman.

The funeral of Gustave Edwin Westman, will be held at 1:45 o'clock tomorrow aft@'noon from his late residence on East street, and at 2:3O o'clock services will be conducted by Rev. John F.. Klingberg at the Film Swedish Baptist church. The burial will be in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
RIOTING IN ITALY
Seven Persons Are Killed in Outbreak
 Near Siena-Trouble Started After
 Socialistic Speech, London Hears.

SociaIistic speech, London Hears. cured at Abbadia, near Sieha, Italy, resulting in the death of seven per- sons and the serious injury to several others, according to a Central News dispatch from Rome. After a speech at a mass meeting by Signor Mas cagni. a socialist deputy. disturbances developed among the crowds and peasants broke into churches in the town. A monk. a child, one soldier and four socialists were killed.
 A report to the Exchange Tele- graph Co. says some intoxicated miners clashed with a religious pro- cession and five persons. including one girl, were stabbed to death.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
GOODS ORDERED FOR VILLA

Mexico City, Aug. 1s.-Asricul- tural machinery and school books requested by Francisco Villa. the former bandit leader. have been or dered sent to him by the government, an ofYicial bulletin announces.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
POLICE GAME POSTPONED.

The baseball game between the New Britain and Msriden police .t6aua. scheduled this afternoon at I'M, Meriden, was post
 nmorrow afternoon, on
 wet weather.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18

Honolulu. Aug. 1s.-A plan to pre- sent a memorial to the American congressman touring the Orient. pro- testing against Japanese rule of Ko- req has been defeated by government authorities according to a Tokio cable to Nippu Jiji. Japanese language newspaper here quoting dispatches from Seoul. The memorial had been drawn up by Korean nationals in Shanghai and forwarded to Seoul for presentation to the congressman. Gov ernor General Saito suppressed it, the dispatch said. -
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
J. A. VQ The Chiropl

259 MAIN STREET, BOO Suite 407, Fourth Floor
 Office Hours: 0-12 .. m.- Evening Hours: Monday, | day, Saturday, G:30 to S:S0.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
CHARLEsToWN. S. C.. e7.s57
Washington, Aug. IS

"asnington, Aug. lS.-The popuId- ton of charlestown., S, C. was an- nounoed today as sI,a5T an increase of s,1e4 or l5.5 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18

CAPTAIN R. ". SCHROEDER AND TWO VIEWS OF THE SPEED DE- MON, AMERICAS ENTRY. IN THE GORDON BENNETT AIRPLANE RACE.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18

Dayton. O.. Aug. 1S.-Uncle Sam is depending oL . new speed plane and Captain R. W. Schroeder. holder of the worlds altitude record. to bring the Gordon Bennett trophy to Am
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18
Financial
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 1880 p. m.-The mar ket improvei temporarily during the tntsrnnediate session with Replorie Steel and Pittsburgh Coal as fea- tnres. Another setback occurred later when active equipments lost Eround, Baldwin and Amsrican loco. motives and American Car declining to . points.
 Wall Street. CIose.-HiEher rates for call money and recurrent weak n4ss among prominent industrials caused further unsottiement for time in tho final hour but there was a sharp rally later on short cover ing. The closing was steady.
 Sales approximated 100000 shares.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-18

fNsw York Stock Exchange quo- tations furnished by Richter & Co. members of the New York Stock ExchanEe).
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03

no GRANDE park Is TO have the
n honor Of being the stage Of the
last football game OF the current sea-
son which VIII occur tomorrow after
noon between the SIND artillery regi-
mental and the quartermaster elev-
ems Of the Army Football league.
Plans have been made for big
afternoon OF fun IN connection with
the game and athletic officers Of the
two organizations have spared no
pains in attempting 70 make the day
one that VIII be long remembered
me OF the features viii be parade
through the business section tonight
by the members OF both teams.
nanked by company Of clowns.
made up especially for the occasion
and headed by the SIND artillery
-jazz" band. Tickets viii be sold by
outposts during the parade In order
thar the football fans may arrange
for their seats without standing in
line at Rio Grande park
Concert IN Cleveland Square.
The parade viii form al Cleveland
square and viii proceed down Ore
gon street, thence through Pioneer
plaza TO e. Paso street, down II Paso
70 san Antonio, east on san Antonio
to Stanton and north 20 Texas where
% viii proceed west 20 Mesa ard then
down Mesa 10 san Antonio and South
FL Paso and up % Oregon and then TO
Cleveland square. where the SIND
band viii give a concert in the open
air BrOncho busting, rope rWirllng
and a push bail contest wiz be side
lines during the attraction sunday
afternoon as each outfit has q NUM-
Der Of hardy riders Ii the words Of
slam" wilson. the send promises the
biggest -four bits worth Of music
ever rendered in FL Paso." and music
lovers viii have their inning. too.
Plans have been made for the
reception Of n biz crowd a the
park as both civilians and sol
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
ATF. BLISS WILL OPEN
MONDAY, JANUARY 10
Sreech

7 TNDER the capable guidance OF
y Freddie Grooms. district secretary.
the Fort Bliss basketball league with
ten organizations represented viii
open its schedule on the night OF
January 10. and win continue untl
the latter part Of March.
Games viii be played In the service
club at Fort Bllss-formerly the
Knights OF Columbus ha1l-where
teams are already engaged IN prac-
tice for the opening games Much
promising material IS IN sight and in
The opinion Of secretary Grooms, the
race for the pennant VIII be close
rom the first night Particularly
strong teams have been entered by
the Seventh and Eighth cavalry regi-
ments while the sand artillery. ball
loon corps and other organizations
are 20 be considered in view Of the
fast snappy candidates which have
turned out 20 make the first string
list OF these teams
WIN Adopt Schedule
Monday evening the basketball
committee Of the district viii hold
meeting for the purpose OF deciding
Upon definite plans FOR the govern
ment Of the league
A schedule viii also be adopted
and general conditions discussed.
The committee consists Of the fol-
lowing officers ell OF whom are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03

well known athletes OF the dis
trictf Capt. james r.. Muhaffey,
remouut depOtf Lieut.. Baron r..
Burt, Eighth balloon COrpss Lieut..
J. r.. Hamilton. motor transport
corpss Lieut.. II. r. LonE. athletic
officer OF the SIND artillery and
Freddie Grooma. The official
schedule win be given ont follow
Ing the meetlnE.
Ten Outfits Have Teams.
ORGANIZATIONS who have entered
teams in the league and have begun
practice for the season are; Eighth
engineers. Ninth engineers. 18th in
fautrys motor transport corps. re-
mount depot, Eighth balloon corps
End artillery regiment. Eighth cav
airy, Seventh cavalry, Seventh field
battalion signal corps. These teams
ar. Grooms believes will put forth
the strongest array OF basketball tai
eut that has been seen in the district
for several years and he ! sconfideui
that the season this year VIII eclipse
even 1913 when several strong teams
were developed The Seventh cavalry
won n title in that year.
Secretary Groom O. also coach
fng the All star district five which
a. scheduled to open the season
on January 3 with the High school
Tigers at the Y. N c. A. gym
uuEluu1. This team viii be COM
posed Of the cream Of the district
basketball league and win repre-
rent 81 IN Championship Enmes-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03
Veteran Handler
Visits FL PaSO

One OF the pioneers Of southwestern
boxing arrived in FL Paso Sunday in
Fl Paso in the person OF c H John
son. veteran sporting man OF Colum-
bus. N n. who spent a few hours Wis
iting with friends here and then re-
turned 20 his home.
Mr.. Johnson during the past five
years has produced more likely
boxers than any single handler in the
country some OF his proteges being
Speedbau Hayden. southern depart
ment middleWeiEht champion. Rabbit
Rogers. who fought Kid Payo last
week. Hard Hitting Wright. border
weiter champion, and others. he was
az the rinEside during the Rogers
PayO contest and while he believes
that the negro lad was not IN the
best OF shape he IS unanimous in his
opinion that Payo Is one OF the best
little men he has seen IN many years.
Wright and Hayden are working for
AR. Johnson at Columbus and are
doing well Hayden's last bout was
az Phoenix when he declslvely de-
feated Rufus Williams IN ten rounds.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03

Ieuteuants there Il IN the game.
started Biemiller in the pastime
Harry Lee was playing semipro bail
around Baltimore and Knabe signed
him as a prospect using him al sec
ond base in an exhibition game IN
Washington. In 1915 Biemiller went
south with the Terrap1ns and six
weeks after the season opened was
sent 20 Springfield. OF the Colonial
league. He livVercd as a third
and went back TO Baltimore, getting
a trial from Connie Mack in the fag
end Of the year.
The gaunt general procured q berth
for Biemiller with the Macon club Of
the sally league IN 1916, and early IN
the campaign any chance ne had Of
setting that organization on fire was
shattered by an injury 70 his ankle.
resolved in sliding into a base
In 1917 Bieuiiler mn-e the
training trip with the Baltimore
Tnternafionals, but the day before
the season opened Jack Dunn
procured Art Buos 10 play third
and sent the new Yankee TO Earl
Mack. ut Charlotte n. G. The
league Of which Charlotte was .
member struck bad weather and
the war was Commencing to
make itself felt. and Il blew mp
on Nay 81 Instead Of reporting
bucE TO Dunn. Bicmiller east his
fortunes with the Harlan team Of
fze Steel league. captaiufnE IL
and sticking with II until this
year
This vas the team Claude Will
liams, Byrd Lynn and Joe Jackson
OF the White SoL, Joined when the
work or fight order was promulgated
and 60 won the championship IN the
Steel and ship league. the Atlantic
coast championship. too. and the
Coke trophy as vel.
This spring BiemTlIer Joined the
Skeeters as a sh0rtstop and on July
made himself over into q pitcher. He
has a great arm and a rather peculiar
style Of delivery Two Of his six vic
tories were over the Baltimore cham
pions, and each was by the same
score TO J.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03
Rube Smith, Old
Time Boxer. Here

Rube smith. recognized as one Of
the leading boxers OF the country Il
and is years ago arrived IN Fl Paso
Monday afternoon on business and
greeted a number OF old friends. Mr.
smith left Monday evening but plans
TO return here and spend several
days just as soon as he can obtain
time he Is now manager OF a prom
Using stable Of boxers and has located
a number OF battles IN the southwest
Tor them. IN his palmy DAYS he
fought Nike Twin Sullivan three bat
ties for the welterWe title OF the
world and on Decoration Day. 1e0S. he
defeated Larry Gordon IN a SO round
battle at Goldneld, Nevada His
record is well remembered by VET
eran boxing fans OF FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03

dIera are expected to turn ont for
the event. Members Of the hor-
der patrol 20 man have an
uounced their intention 90 back
one team or the other. and there
"a expected to be enough roofing
on hand 20 make the uelzlu ring
when the teams clash a special
section viii be assigned 20 the
respective roofing uEEreEudons
while the EuunerE viii be rein
forced By the reElmeuful band.
VIII Be Real Game.
The game viii be the rubber" OF
the series Of games betwee1 the SIND
and Quartermaster te1uss- Each
eleven has won one game this sea-
son and much interest centers IN this
third meeting The Quartermasta r
boys are hoping 70 have Jack Bills
back in the game. as this star has
been on furlough and ls expected to
return tonight In order TO be back at
his old position IN the back field. Bis
appearance iu either the line o. back
field viii add a tower o. strength %
the eleven and the announcement o.
bis arrival viii bring q cry o. sur-
prise from the quartermaster rooters-
Team captains have already an
nouncsd their lineups and just who
VIII occupy the positions Il known %
the fans
Officials selected for the game are
capt Bob Caller. manager and coach
n the Championship Seventh cavalry
.eams referee; Capt Sellers, air ser
riee half back. umpire Murphy. OF
he Motor transport corps. headlines-
nan
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03
JACK BRITTON AND LEWIS AGAIN

New York. Jan. Boxing and en-
thusiasts today had their attention
diverted Temporarily from the pro-
posed Carpentier-Dempsey bout by
reports that Jack Britton, welter-
weight champion Of America. would
meet the winner Of the bout between
KID Lewis and johnny Basham for the
English title hhis month
English promoters have offered
Britt0n S12.5O0 to box in London 10
March Britton also is said 70 have
received an offer OF $4,000 from c. q
Cochrane the English promoter now
in this county 70 box the winner Of
the LeWis-Basham affair.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03

New York Jan. 3-The Pacific
coast probably viii be represented at
the intercollegiate regatta az Pough-
keepsie next June. according TO word
received today IN local rowing cir
cles The university OF washington
and the University OF California are
reported 20 be IN favor Of sending
their sweep EWiuEers 10 the eastern
classic. Actual decision 20 compete
viii rest largely on the outcome or
the Pacific coast regatta on the Ouk-
land estuary, Nay I, local reports
stated
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03

used at the traps2 DO you think
black powder is preferable for field
shooting2 George Franklin
Answer: Black powder IS barred
from tournament work use OF al the
traps. II is not especially desirable
from any angle where smokeless
powder can be had The latter pow
der is preferable from every angle;
recoil and pounding IS obViated and
that soft coal' or barrage effect re-
moved Regardless OF advice Of the
uninitiated. you purchase and use the
smokeless powder.