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The Washington times., 1920-07-04

Lusitania plunged beneath the surface,
with a cold brine enveloping them, with a
scarcely comprehensible weight Of water
pressing against them, will they not be
found In a remarkable state OF preserva-
tion7 ~ ar
Will the divers, manning their drills and
saws and burners within the submarines,
and penetrating the gloomy depths OF the
vast bulk with their powerful lamps, see
body after body in the calm, lifelike atti-
tude assumed almost without exception by
those who meet death in the waterT Divers
and others experienced in the~inding of
drowned bodies tell us that In almost
every case unless the victim has been at
tackled by cramps before death came, the
body Is found in much the same position
as that in which the Crusaders Of mediae-
val times were represented in sepulchre
sculptures-arms folded and legs crossed
at the ankles. - .t
The faces OF drowned persons are sel-
dom distorted, those who know, tell us.
There is generally Just the suggestion OF
smile, as though the victim welcomed
the relief Of death at the end Of the strugs
gle for life A drowned body bears strik-
ing resemblance to that Of a person peace
fully sleeping t.,,.. ,rE-. I:
: Or wiii' the divers fllumine the hollows
OF the giant craft with their powerful
lamps and disclose but skeletons7 viii
the flesh have been stripped and crushed
fron the bones bys the pressure and the
force OF the tides7 A fish tied to the
stringer OF wharf by string through its
The Washington times., 1920-07-04

ii, ans =. -A led by salvage ex-
u srts in ~ M rk p this connection. A
short Tim the Merritt & Chapman Co.
one OF Am, saGvagips companies Ia
the ,.-S1d. raised thel wreck Of the Lord
Dufferin, and In theIcourse of the work
found 1t necessary to cut through thick
steel beams. In the open air this work
could be done most expedItiously BY means
OF the oxy-acetyiene toren, but this OBJ
viously would not be possible under water.
BY combining the oxy-acetylene principle.
with an electric device, However, the burn
ing of the plates was done under water
with fairly good success. The process, has
not been perfected and the Merritt e.
Chapman Co. will not make public the de-
tails, but II is, known that somewhat
similar device has been used in European
waters with good results. II IN more than
likely that II will be adapted to the salvag-
ing of the Lusitsnia
When tie work Of raising the huge hulk
to the surface shall have been completed
what wilf thei searchers findf In what
condition WIN they find the bodies OF
those who went down in the Lusitania. IL
IL known from soundings that the vessel
lies In an upright position, she sank with
out listing after, she went below the sur
face 1.-The water Is fairly cold. although
the Gulf Stream, flows very. near the Irish
coast az this poiht. At depth OF 24o. feet
the pressure OF the water is. an has been
said, equivalent, to approximately 1oS
pounds for every square inch OF surface.
with the bodies In practically the posi-
tons they assumed at the moment the
-, crc,t p,3tnIp Riehts Veserved
The Washington times., 1920-07-04

stanchions and beams, but by means of
the extension arm used with the crane the
interior Of the vessel can be reached. The
Lusitania is 7S5 feet long and GO feet
deep, with a beam of SS feet, so Il viii
readily be seen that the cutting opera
tons will be extremely lengthy, and would
be thought extensive even II the ship were
out OF the water.
lAfter the ship has been sawed into sec
tions, specially designed pontoons will be
floated over them and will be filed suf-
ficiently with water to sink them almost
to the upper works of the vessel These
The Washington times., 1920-07-04

l a m ps OF gr e q t
power, and by the
aid Of these the
workmen will be
able to penetrate
the pitchy dark
ness which envel-
ops the gigantic
hull.
Electro magnets
are to be mounted
in such a way that
tney can De moved
In any direction,
probably always in
pairs. By means
of the magnets the
machines can be
moved along the
side of the steel
hull as desired,
and will hold firm
ly to the hull dur
ing the cutting.
From the ma
chimes extend drills
and saws and mag
netic cranes, oper-
ating through air
locks and actuated
by electric motors.
After the plates OF
the hull and the
decks have beea
cut through there
The Washington times., 1920-07-04
The Colossal Undertaking
Of Sauiing the Great
Steel Hull Of the Historic
Liner Into Sections
Under 24O Feet of
Water TO Recover It's
I. SIS, 600, 600 in Treasure

tania. These machines will be circular
and capable Of holding two men, together
with the necessary equipment and tools.
They will be connected with trawlers upon
the surface of the sea, from which, through
cables, will come the power to manipulate
their machinery.
Each circular submarine or movable
diving-bell will contain several nitrogen
The Washington times., 1920-07-04

Diagram of One of the Proposed Metal Diving Belle
Built Especially to Withstand the Enormous Pressure
of 240 Feet Below the Ocean Surface and
Equipped With the Machines to Cut /,
Through the Lustans's Hull. This -.
Mschipery Is Fec by Power from ~ .t .r'
the Mother Ship Far Above. r,
The Washington times., 1920-07-04
7oRaise TbeLusitanioIn5 Sechons 1V

"As by iganics sawh h
be esch will beriseds sepa
s by immense sndship IN
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
STATE MOTOR DEPT.
 ISSUES WARNING
StOeCkel Wants all AutOmObiliStS
 to Get New Registration

The State Motor Vehicle Depart ment urges all persons who desire to take out registrations for 1921, to make application at once instead of waiting until the last day of the pres ent year. Delay may result in great inconvenience to the applicant.
 There is general feeling that a 1920 license allows ten days of grace, but this is not dorrect. The license ex- pires on December 51st, 1920, and no one has any authority to extend the time.
 Just at present the registrations are not coming in fast enough to keep all tho clerka of tho Motor Vehicle de- partment busy, and they could easily handle a great many more. giving much better service to the public. Along about the first of the year here will bo tho same rush as is always ex- perienced at that time, and thosa people who wait until tho last minute will no doubt have to stand in limo several hours for their registrations. The Christmas mail is always congest- cd and mail orders for number plates and registrations arc always much slower than ordinarily.
 The Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed all New Years day, as this is legal holiday, and people who intend to run their cars after the first of the new year must apply imme- diately so as to save themselves in convenience and delay.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
WINTER ACTIVITIES
 BEGIN AT Y. M. L. A.
Will Start With a Bang After
 January i

Winter activities at the New Britain Y. W. c. A. will begin with bang" after the Christmas holidays. Appli- cations are now being received for membership into dramatic and liter ary societies to be formed after Janu- ayy i. The classes will be under the direction of competent leaders as we'll as tho classes of the Girl Scouts and the Girl Reserve club. The following 2 information is given out for the bene- it of the public.
 Glasses.
 DreSsmaking - Mondays. 2:3o-4:0o p. m., lessons for siO0.
 Sewins-Mondays 7:00-9:00 p. m. s lessons for s3.oo. (New classes Janu- ary 2ith.D
 Gymnasium-Tucsda 7:oo-s:OO D. m. Members s2.o0 per tedm. Non members. s3.00 per terms CNew classes February lst.)
 Swimming-wednesd and Thurs days, 7:00-S:30 u. m. Fridays, 2:30- 3:0O D. m. 10 haif-hour lessons. members, 3:5o. 10 half-hour lessons, non-members, s4.50. Saturday, g:30- 10:30. children. 35c per lesson. (New classes February 1st.)
 Social Dancing-wednesday s:o0- GAS D. m. lessons for $3.00. (New classes January 24th.)
 Dates Scheduled.
 Christmas Play. Sunday. December 18th. 1880 D. m.. in Auditorium. Pub lie invited.
 Members Christmas Party, Monday, December goth. s D. m.
 Resolution Party for members in January.
 Valentine Party for members in February.
 Members Night. every Saturday, 8 to II D. m., in auditorium: roller skat- ing, socials. movies. members dancing parties cleigh-rides. to be announced.
 Girls Industrial Basketball League games. Wednesdays. at $500 ?. m. in gymnasium. beginning December 5th,. followed by dancing.
 The main building Is open from 9:Oo a. m. to 1o:0o D. m. daily. except Sunday. Sunday hours, 12:30 to 9:30 D. m.
 most cordially welcome at the 4:00 o'clock Sunday Homo Hour. Tea served at 5 o'clock.
 The conveniences of the building in- clude cafeteria. club rooms, rooms FSbiSbS' hDA"iS' teiePhohe, Syihha- sium. rest room. swimming pool. rooms for transients. dormitory.
 Public Cafeteria.
 Public is cordially invited to use the cafeteria, which serves calls daily as follows:
 Breakfast: s:30-s0o daily. except Sunday.
 Dinner: 11:oo to 1880 daily. except Sundays.
 Special Sunday dinner 12:30-1:30.)
 Supper: 5:30-7 daily. except Sum- days.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
yTY ITEMS

at c. l.. Pierce & Co.--advt.
 nen Pens arc appreciative ftn. Sold by City Drug Co.
 street.-Advt.
 steiler and Miss Jennie th of New York. arc spending
 end at the home of their
 rs. IT. Robinson Of 90 Win bet.
 al sale at Bosse-Leland's.
 Bassett has returned from
 rsity of Pennsylvania for the
 . holiday.
 your battery charged or re- t testers. i93 Arch street. futh Bnssett. q student at
 college. Boston, is home for
 Jays.
 store your battery for you hr. reasonable rates. Simmons
 Battery company. Phone |nvt.
 Markham. a number of years of tho most prominent ath- the Now Britain High school. has resided in the west since bfter hts graduation. is visit larents at their homo on Park Edward Markham. a brother. |omo from the navy on n fur Elizabeth Alsenborg. delegate |c New Britain Chaptor of |h. will attend tho conference
 Conneeticut Federation of h to he held in Hartford Sun Nrnoon, Dec. 10. Miss Anna |rg. secretary. will attend also. Fy Xmas gifts, Henry Morans'. Blanche Taylor of Scotdale. vania. arrived today 10 1.-Two fomo of her brother. Rev. A. or. pastor of tho Peoples Of Christ.
 Toys. Toys. Don't forget to and look our toys over. l.. A. '. g.-ndvt.
 dance. Meriden armory to- 'rize Fox Trot. ist prize SIS. price si0. Curiey's orchestra. K. of c. building committee tho contract for tho g in their new homo on D calls for a modern sanitary Including shower baths. tile n's Church of Christ, Sunday Dec. 10. at ' o'clock. Subject. Amusements Used by tho Seats free. Comc.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
HEARING IN BANKRUPTCY,

John Hadasz and John Susky. pro- priotors of the Connecticut Coffee House., through their counsel. Law yer Michael A. Sexton, has filed a pc tition in bankruptcy. A hearing will bo given tho creditors on December 30. in the offlce of Referee F. NJ. Yeomans. of tho United States Bankruptcy court.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS

The hardware store of today has become a most important Xmas shopping place on account of it's hundreds of practical gift articles for Men, Women and Children and also because the giving of useless. trinkets is n thing of the past. Suitable gifts for Man and Women. for Boys and Girls, can be purchased here at very reasonable prices. We have Toys for the little tots --wheelgoods, skates and numer- ous other things that make children happy.
 Do your shopping hero at Santa Claus Headquarters- Read over n few of Our Gift Suggestions beIow:
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
{ COURT JUDGMENTS.

Judgments for tho ' have been handed down in court: Mearop Hartoonian
 Harold Boyajian. to recover costs; Abraham Finkelstein
 '. A. Kiendroski. to recover snd costs. and Fred winkie
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
"ia. WINNERS AT ELKs.

Matthias Rival and J. F. Gill won the first prize in the "45" tourney at the Eiks club last night. The awards consisted of tu ys. Second prize
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

x 1x|Il E
 "A Bigger Christmas Store Next Year,
 Some of our patrons who find pleasure in doing their holiday shopping with us every year are now saying: = eYou will have bigger Christmas store next year in The Bigger Better Store" It is at such time of the year as this, when our shelves and counters are filled with practical Gifts and our present store is crowded 1 that we realize the worth of the new home we shall soon occupy. 5.~" We are glad to see our patrons looking ahead to shopping in our new store next Christmas. We can picture an establishment, such as New Britain has never seen before, dressed in all the bigness of its holiday attire; store which will attract thousands of people by reason of the great stock of goods selling at reasonable prices.
 Do your holiday shopping now in the old store, and remember that next year we shall carvo hottor in our raxu homo
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-11-04
A. p. Frye.

Mr.. "A. P. Frye died at his
home in West Rockingham Sun
day eveninglafter a brief illness
of pneumonia, aged ga years.
He was born in Moore county
where he made his home till he
moved to Rockingham more than
twenty years ago.
For a number of years he had
served as a deacon in the Presby-
terrain church, He is survived
by his widow and several daugh-
tiers.
His remains were laid to rest
in private cemetery on his own
land about one mile from his
home. A large .concourse at
tended the funeral services con-
Quoted by Rev, Messrs Coppedge
and Hall.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-11-04

Now that the election is over,
and quietude once again reigns
where political turmoil was up
permost, the Post Dispatch
again urges that every section
Of the county use its columns in
the dissemination Of local news.
Appoint yourself as correspond
ent from your mill village or
community, and send in your
news each week, Your items
will be welcomed by the POST
Dispatch.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-11-04
important Notice.

This week, November liz is
being observed BY the Mission
ary Societies Of the Methodist
Church as week Of Special Pray
er. Services are being held each
day, and on next Sunday morn
ing, November 7th, at II
o'clock, Rev. A. L. Ormond will
preach a sermon on Missions.
Following the sermon a collec-
tion will be taken for the Mis-
sion Schools in Saltillo, Mexico,
and Thomasville, Ga.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-11-04

and win continue until Nov.
18th After Nov. 18th no deer
or turkeys can be hunted in this
county.
The open season for part
ridges, ducks, geese and doves
in this county extends from Nov.
25th to Jan. 26th, inclusive.
Woodcock from Nov. 25th to
Jan. LIST.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-11-04

Weather Tor October.

The weather for October for
Rockingham, as compiled by
Weather Observer Egerton, is
as follows:
Highest tenn, 80 on Oath.
Lowest tenn, 81 on 3Oth.
Mean tenn, 63.4.
Total rainfall, go inches.
Days rainfall, l.
Days cloudy, l.
Partly cloudy, 10.
Clear days, 20.
Light frosts on End and Srd.
Killing frosts on the 18th,
Both and 31st.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-11-04
Strong Sermon.

Rev. "A. L. Ormond preached
q strong sermon last Sunday at
the Methodist church to the
members of Rockingham COM
mandery, Knights Templar, The
Sir Knights marched to the
church in a body, 100 in line, in
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-11-04
Game Laws.

The open season for hunting
deer and turkeys in Richmond
county went into effect Nov. LIST
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11
SENATE IS CANVASSED
ON COLOMBIAN TREATY
Opposition Found to Payment
of SIS, 600, 900.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-'Senate leaders
today began canvass OF sentiment
among their colleagues as to ratifica-
ton of the ColoAoian treaty, calling for
payment OF s25.000.000 to Colombia in
connection with American acquisition OF
the Panama Canal. Considerable OPP
position to the treaty was reported and
unless sufficient votes are assured 1t
was said that the treaty again would go
over into another Congress.
Open debate on the Colombian treaty.
following the new Senate practice in
~ngurated with consideration of the
Treaty Of Versailles, 10 to be demanded
by Senator Borah. Republicau idaho,
and others, the Idaho Senator declared
to-day. Senator Borah said he would
oppose the Colombian treaty with all his
power on the ground that no injury had
been done by this nation to Colombia
and that payment of any sum would
carry a confession of wrong.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11
MEAT CONTROL BILL
CHANGES AGREED TO
Commission Mems Charges
May Be FiUed by Board.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-Amendments
to the bill pending in the Senate for
Federal regulation of the meat packing
industry were introduced to-day by
Senator Kenyon (Rep.. Iowa), acting
for the Agricultural Committee, which
framed the measure, and were agreed to
by the Senate.
The most important provided that the
Livestock Commission. proposed in the
act as regulating body, might fix fair
and reasonable rates" for commission
mems charges on the stock markets. and
rates for other services. The Commits
sion aiso would hold power under the
amendments to prescribe uniform sys-
TENS Of accounting to make the rates
applicable.
Wording of the bill was changed in a
number of places and provision added
requiring the Commission to give full
opportunity for a hearing to any packer
or stock operator complained against be-
fore 1t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11
MfDDIES SEGREGATED
ON HAZTNG CHARGE
Action Taken on Incidents of
a Month Ago.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.--A number of
United States Naval Academy midship-
men have been segregated on board the
receiving ship Reina Mercedes and in
structed TO reply in writing to Rear Ad-
miral Scales. superintendent at Annap-
oils, In answer to charges of particiNat-
ing in hazlng which were recently
brought against them by several boards
OF Investigations, Secretary Daniels said
tonight.
The cases are not new, but occurred
more than month ago. the Secretary
said. The boards. consisting of naval
officers stationed at the academy, have
been conducting an investigation for
several weeks. he said and their reports
are now being submitted. Admiral
Scales followed the usual course. he
added In segregating the men and In
structing them TO make full reply to the
charges.
There has been no recent outbreak OF
hazing at the institution. the Secretary
asserted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11
81, 500, 900 WANTED
TO ENFORCE DRY LAW


WkHHfNoToS. Dec ~ --Rnaueeta fur
an additional approrriatlnn 81 rtT AGa..
7ks % cover expenses twrim9 tfs present
flscai year was made % Cunwrens to-day
By the Bureau % Internal Reveuue n
vas explained that ts.Qfo. aeo was re~ted
for TIE cniie,fi0n % var r~vsuce te.nee p
oet for refundinH ef tnnas iiieaatY coo.
lected. 81 soc 600 for TIE snforrsmsmnf -
the prohibtiun ana nmrcutie lMws ana
me rwrneint~r 40 meet ether txpmctWd
d.flcienciea
Comm slrner WILLIAMS - SO revpnne
bureau repnrtet that 81 1aa.Gsq hna hser
expended Tor enfnrcinn ths 40 iaWH aar.
lrw the fret three msurths 81 thn present
fi@cai year Fur thia pnrpeme % fAe zee
had been appropriated fur the year
Tire bureau needs no Ndamt fpeT nddi-
tionai directofs for the enfret ment ~
prohibition. anafher sur~rNisnM aMsuf
fhres more wecisi areris fpr flsid wcfk
and an afdifinnai force - twenty-five
inspectors and slNty-tNn agents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11
SECOND KING WILL
CALLED A FORGERY
CASTOR B. Means Criticised by
Judge for His Actiuity.

Special Despatch 70 THE NEw York HERALD.
CHICAGO. Dec. 10.--The fiaht to pro-
bate an alleged second will OF James G.
King. wealthy lumberman. who died
November /. 1905. failed again to-day
when Judge Baldwin in the Circuit
Court sustained the decision of the Pro-
bate Court that the purported last will
Ia n forgery.
A viii probated after Mr.. Kings
death and now upheld leaves the estate
20 between $4,000. 600 and $4,000. 900 to
found n home for aged men.
The latest attempt To establish the
validity of the alleged second VIII was
made in the rar.s % Mrs Mary c. Mel
Win, sister OF Mrs. Maude King. who was
shot ard killed AT Concord. ~ c.. Au-
rust 90 1917. Castor II. Means OF
New York and Concord. her business
rnansgsr. a. whose home she was visit
the. was tried and acquitted on a charge
20 numbering her.
Judep BALDWIN in his decision Sc
vereiy criticised Means's association
with the viii case.
NO fair consideration Of this case"
hs naid. "can ignore the fact that Gas
tun n Means - shown 90 be the con-
trnnuN ard DOMINATING spirit In the
nftrmrf 20 establish this viii. Indeed.
the conclusion IL irresistible that Mrs.
KlnW ard Mrs Melvin are singularly
urder hls influence ard were largely
dornfraffd ~ Ms strong personality and
irrfFlfif win"
rnrr rnenfinr on Means's own explana-
flar ~ ihe delay In Offering the second
wln--fhat 30 wanted 10 investigate It
guawe uatdwin said
sff genuine VII were found under
tss olrrmwgfmnces ramed BY an honest
rrar wou'a II NOT be the most natural
iemifimaie thinw for him 20 ~ once
hesfen ~ her fM~a Kinrl. explain her
good fortune srd proceed directly 20
have enc VII rrobatedT'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11

Ctethfnm wsrk~r-' Leaders Meet
nsmra an no.ton.

noWruw. Tier 90 The state Board OF
k~hfrafiom ara Constitution held an
infsruai rnnfsynneW with representatives.
~ thH ANA iwamrted Clothing Workers
- Auserfua to-day relative 20 the notin-
cation rersnfiv served 'hat organization
W. the Clothing Manufacturers Ass0cia-
tira mt tha latter considered existing
cage agreements sbrowated.
a sirrNar cunference was held yeater-
aav wifh representatives Of the associa-
flsw nrciair ~ ire board said the
asuferences haa not reached tho formal
siege and that no attempt had yet been
MADE - Get the employers and en-
rloyres together.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11

pany, the report said. did not ENTER the
association activities relative to price
fixing on harvesting machinery. but "d!d
so enter as to other implements pro-
duced" The trade organizations against
which court proceedings were recon-
mended are the National Implement and
Vehicle Association, the Southern As
ISOLATION OF Wagon Manufacturers and
the Carriage Builders National Associa-
ton. all organizations OF manufacturers
and the National Federation OF Imple-
ment and Vehicle Dealers and the East
ern Federation Of Farm Implement
dealers. retailers associations.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11

Prosecution Is Urged an Re-
oorf Go Congress.

wAsutsuruS, Dec aa~-inatitut,on 90
judicial pruceednNs nRairnt HVr ofrnni-
rations ~ farm implement Fnarufac-
tursra and dealers and feopeuinw az the
Governments anti-irfsf prosecution ~
the International Harvester Cuinnanv
were recommended 20 Congress to-day
by the Federal Trade Commission
The commission ir a special report
20 the Senate. In response 70 a ree0iu.
tion ordering an inquiry. asserted That
during ieie-tS. Inclusive. more than two
hundred concerns manufacturing farm
implements had combined 20 hx prices
higher than the Increased cost OF manu-.
fncturc and materials. ana that fge
dealers cooperating had made locH'
agreements supporting the practices. ail
OF which the commission alleged % bs
In restraint Of trade.
Tkh International Harvester Com
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11
FIT. WASHINGTON COLLEGIATE CHURCH
Fort Washington Az. aud 1s1st 81.

All Seats Free.
Row Irving ". Berg. II. D.. Minister,
viii preach.
II a. NJ. THE Theology OF the Pilgrim
Fathers"
r. NJ. slaves Of Convention"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

EE AND J. J. sHuBERT.