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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-06

FOR SALE The Phil Downcy home
on Clay St; is snap ii You can use
it; $500 r. Il. FARRELL.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
BEATMAN-BESSOFF

Local Girl Weeds Hartford Man at
 Emmanuel Synagogue-CoupIe Win
 Make Their Home in Capitol City.
 Raymond D. Beatman of Hartford and Miss Rae Bessoff, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alex Bessoff of Fremont street, were married yesterday after noon at o'clock at the Emmanuel Synagogue. Hartford. Rabbd Abram Nowack officiated. Miss Pauline Res- soff, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor; the Misses Edith and Bessie Eastman. sisters of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids, and Louis Dubowy of this city was best man. Israel and Samuel Beatman, brothers of the bridegroom were ushers.
 The bride was dressed in white charmeuse trimmed with lace and wore a veil with pearl crown. She carried a bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley. A turquoise blue and silver gown was worn by tn emaid of honor who carried bouquet of narcissus. The bridesmaids dresses were of pink satin. They carried pinl sweet peas.
 X MT. and Mrs. Beatman will make their home in Hartford upon theer return from a honeymoon. MT. Bate- man is prominent in state Y. M. H. A. circles. The bride is a prominent local resident.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
SEEKING TO PROVE AN
 ALIBI IN KAGY CASE
Brothers of Judge McGan- non Testify He Was Not
 Near Scene of Murder.

Cleveland. Dec. 27.-Two doctor brothers of Judge William 1T. Mc- Cannon. on trial for the murder of Harold C. Kagy. will take the witness stand for the defense today and en- deavor to break down the testimony of Miss Mary E. Nicely, that she saw the fatal shot fired.
 pr. J. F. McGannon will testify it would have been impossible for Mss Nicely to have seen the tragedy en- acted at Hamilton avenue and East Ninth street if she stood at the corner of Oregon avenue and east Ninth street, two blocks away, as she testi- fled.
 The ether brother. Dr. A. c. Me- Cannon. will swear he saw the judge several blocks from the scene of tho murder at about 12:30 o'clock .on tho morning of the murder. Ii has been established the shot that killed Kagy was fired at 12:27 a. m. |.
 Indictments for perjury growing out of testimony given by some wit nesses in tho Kagy case may be re- turned by the new grand jury.
 County Prosecutor Roland A. Bas- kin said today that evidence involv- ing several witnesses who testified in the trial of John W. Joyce, who was acquitted of the Kagy murder; sev- erai who testifdSi before the grand jury investigation and several wit nesses in tho McGannon trial will be left with his successor when Baskin quits the office on January l.
 When court adjourned for luncheon, nine witnesses. including pr. e. Me Cannon, a brother Of the judge had testified for the defense. Dr.. McGan- nos testified he saw his brother three blocks from tho corner whore Kagy was shot only n few minutes before the tragedy.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
.22 FINED AS RESULT
 OF RAID BY POLICE
Club Room in Fox's Build. ing Was Used For Gamb-
 ling, Authorities Say.

Sergeant William C. Hart and Patrolmen Patrick Howely, Edward Eile- and Thomas Storey broke into a poker game at the rooms of the Hard ware City Social club in the Fox theater building last night and placed 32 of those present under arrest. This morning. Patrick C. Bridgett. presi- dent of the organization, was fined SIS for allowing gambling on the premises while the following paid fines of S3 and costs as frequenters: George West, Charles sherman, George Newton. Joseph Felt. Samuel Johnson, Samuel Eshoo. Harry Lord, Frank Bennett, Joseph Talberge. Michael Gaben, Michael Landon, John Higham, Sam uel Blum, Peter Sirke. Harry Myers. Jacob German. Louis Marc, William Mesky and James Kennedy. - lieu of appea Eancc to answer charges, J. J. Doyle and Oscar Swenson forfeited bonds of S25 each. The names of the frequenters were given to the police as printed above but there is a ques- ton as to the bona fide nature of the cognomens given by those under ar rest: in fact ono of those charged was obliged 10 give hts own name in court this morning when he unwittingly
 Continued on Page Ten)
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
SYKES ARRESTED FOR
 HIS BAD DOCTRINES
Self Styled Jehovah of the Tabernacle of David"
 in MeShes of Law.

Denver. Colo, Dec. 27.-A petition charging Joshua Sykes, alleged self styled Jehovah of the tabernacle of David," with contributing to the de- pendency of minor children and another charging a woman member of his flock with neglecting her chil- dren, were filed in the juvenile court here today as an outgrowth of charges made Friday by Chief of Police Ham, ilton Armstrong against Sykes.
 One petition charged that two children were neglected by their parents because of their adherence to Sykes teachings. The other was filed by Everett Lampert, who said his wife spent most of her time at the taber- nacle neglecting their children. and that she refused to recognize his as her husband.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27

London, Dec 27.-Italian govern ment troops were today believed to be slowly but incxorabIy. closing the iron ring around Plume. Reports from the city have been meagre but it appeared that the soldiers com manded by General Caviglia had forced G'Annunzian lines back into the outskirts or the city. Land and sea forces began to move toward tho city yesterday. The land advance was made from three directions and did not encounter any resistance. D'An- nun5io's soldiers fell back as the government troops moved ahead and it was declared the poet soldier had directed his officers not to open fire on the advancing forces until he had personally given orders to that effect. Tho Italian regulars were un- derstood to have been under orders not to fire unless they were com pelled to do so.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
FLU EPIDEMIC UNLIKELY
{. s. Public Health Service Finds 1hat Previous Victims Arc rmmunc Tor Several Years.

Washington. Dec. 27.--Infiuenza nt- lcka carry with them "a definite im- )snnity to subacquont attacks, lasting weruI years" according to conclu- [ona reached by the public health gvico after intensive study In the
 As where the disease wus epidemic
 91s-l0.
 nasnuch as tho epidemic of 1918
 1919 affected SO very largo n bportion of the population" the ,tement by Surgeon General Cum xlng added. "thero would seem to bc Dopabic grounds for believing that
 hould flu become prevalent here Ind therc tthis winter) it would not Sssume tho epidemic proportions of |hc past two years"
 Dr. Cumming pointed out. however. hat thore was no way of definitely rcteilinR whether this winter will itness any recurrence of infuenza epidemic form.'
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Excitement in Rome.

Rome. Dec. 26.-crowds attempted to hold demonstrations in this city in favor of Captain Gabrielle d'An- nunzio tonight, but strong detach- ments of Royal Mounted guards charged upon and dispersed those en- gagged in the manifestation. D'Aniun- zio's war cry of Down with the treaty of Rapallo," was frequently heard.
 La.er several nationaIists, in re- venge for the breaking up of the demonstrations. decided to put an end to a concert, being directed by Ser gius Koussevisl<y in the Augusteum. They formed in a column and entered the building crying:
 Viva Italian Plume! Viva d'An- nunzio!"
 The concert was interrupted and several scuffles occurred between the invadets and the audience. Prompt intervention by the police re-estab- lshcd order.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
NEW YORK! "NUFF SED"
Three Daring Hold-ups Occur Under Bridge of Sighs" as Criminal Courts Building.

New York. Dec. 27.-Three robber- ies under the famous Bridge of Signs" connecting the Tombs with the criminal courts building, were the first entries of the day on New York's crime record.
 Wm. l.. Trafford, a deputy court clerk, reported that Friday night two men hiding in the shadow of the bridge had taken his watch and $13.
 Probation Officer James Russell re- ported that the same nght two men released on probation had been robbed of $40 and SIS respectively as soon as they had left tho shelter of the criminal courts building
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
TROUBLE IN MERIDEN
Mayor and City Officials Must Show
 Court Reasons Why Certain Build-

ingi Docs Not Get Water Service.
 Meiden, Dec. 27.-Mayor Daniel J. Donovan and his public works commissioners, Colonel C. F. Rock we'll, Major w. H. Lyon, John M. Harmon and Ransom L. Baldwin. to- gether with the superintendent of public works, James A. Toner, re- ceived as Christmas presents papers in a mandamus action brought by Russell White and Raymond A. Stuart, summoning them to appear in the New Haven superior court next Monday and tell why they refuse to recognize a city council order giving water service to a business building recently erected by the plaintiffs on Pratt street. White and Stuart ap- pealed to the council over the heads of the mayor and the public works board and at its November meeting the council voted that the building be furnished with scity- water. The mayor has objected to the building being too near the sidewalk.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
200 LIVES IMPERILLED
Women and Children Partially Over come by Smoke During Fire in Cin- cinnati HoteI-AH Arc Saved.

Cincinnati, Dec. 27.-More than a score of women and children were par tially overcome and a panic among the 200 guests was narrowly averted dur ing a fire in the Burnet House here early this morning.
 The fire originated in a store room in tffe basement of the hotel and with in a few minutes clouds of smoke filled the railways of the five upper floors.
 Bremen succeeded in rescuing all of the occupants of the building, how ever, and the fire was confined to the basemet.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Lincoln's Bodyguard
 Is Dead in Waukegan

Chicago. Dec. 27.-Perry l.. Austin. who wns picked by President Lin coin to serve as a member of his bodyguard, because he was the taI- lest man in General Winfield Scott's cavalry. died today nt his home in Waukegnn, III. MT. Austin served on Lincoln's Sodyguard for soven- teen months. Hc has spent tho last few years Iccturing in schools on patriotism.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
LIEN ON BOYS, CLUB

Local Contracting Company Now De-
 funct Is One of Two Seeking Pay
 mcnt for Materials and Dabor.
 The White & Clark and the B. H. Hubbard contracting companies have filed notice with the town clerk of mechanics lien upon the proper ties of the New Britain Boys club at East Main and Center streets. The complaint alleges that materials were supplied and work was done on the new building of the club. payment for which was due November 20. As yet the building companies have not been remunerated for the work or materials. The amount of money sought is $2,340.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Chief Postal Inspector
 For New England

Boston, Dec. 27.-The death home in Medford of Hal B l chief post office inspector in England and a nephew of the federate guerilla chief John S. by. became known at the building today. His most imp activities recently were in the fraud. Mosby's investigation flu ing the basis on which the pro was sentenced to five years for i, ulent use of the malls.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Burglars Succeed in
 Running Chicago Bank

Chicago. Dec. 27.-Depositors of the Drcssel Commercial and Savings bank waited in vain for its doors to open today and when the president Andrew Dressel could not he found creditors petitioned Judge Carpenter in federal district court to adtudge tho bank bankrupt. The Chicago Title and Trust company was appoint cd receiver. Other bank officials said tho Dressel banks funds had been depleted through the operations of hoId-up men and burglars during the past two years.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Cold Wave Elsewhere;
 Snow in This Section

Washington. Dec. 27-Cold wave warnings were ordered today by the weather bureau for the Ohio valley, Tennessee and the east gulf states The bureaus forecast said much colder weather would overspread practically all sections east of the Mississippi river within the next S6 hours except New England Snow was forecast for tonight in the north At lantic states, probably continuing to- morrow.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
SNOW PREVENTS TRIAL
Alleged whislcy Runners Unable to Appear in WiiIimantic Court-Casc is Continued.

Willimantic, Dec. 27.-By telephone n "snow bound" report was made by Carl A. Limaura, of New Haven, to- day to the police here, when on his ar- rival was expected to answer charges In the city court for "whiskey rum ming and reckless driving. The others who were expected to appear in tho case were Tony Mnzora, Charles Chip DO, Toney Mandelio and Rosa vellsca, all of Now Haven.
 In expectation that the accused will dig themselves out of the snow soon. the hearings were delayed until Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Secretary Of Treasury
 Professes Himself At soss For Methods Of Obtaining This Revenue
 KMea:ure Is Approved
Senator Shoot Urges Pas Isage of Revenue Law Which ''the Average Man Can Understand"

Washington. Dec. 27.-Passage of tho soldiers bonus will cost the gov- lsenment approximately ss,soo. 900. 900. This was tho estimate givon by Sec 7. retary Houston today before the sen- rAtL finance committee. considering tho aoldiers aid measure. Assuming k.fhat all of the men would select ono I&sf the four optional plans. MT. Hous- ' ron estimated tho cost of each of the plans as follows: Adjusted service pay s1.3t2.0oo, 900 !: insurance provisions s4.52t, 900, 900 1: k vocational training aid si.ss0. .000,- COG. farm and home development IT. .Sso. .oo0.o 900.
 As the plans were optional. the brcretary said, allowing for the var ous selections he arrived at his total sstlmated cost of s2,soo, 900, 900.
 How to Get Revenue.
 -The treasury secretary prt pssed to be ''nFninst a wail' as to methods of sbtnsninE revenue to moot tho outlay Ythat would be required if the bill were enacted.
 He did not attempt to discuss tho various tax suggestions, asking tho |~ommittoe to hear Dr. T. S. Adams. treasury economist and tax expert who gave . comprehensive resume of tho Nx situation. referring frequent | W Co Secretary Houston's discussion kpf the question in his annuni report.
 pr. Adama declared the internal rovcnue bureau faced problems in kseping experts on the Job. He naid hhe men who were capable did not Stay long.
 sn,oot Rcconmcndatto ttons
 ssato- Shoot said all thoso dlf- eai6 "tho real danger Is that thero men get training In the revenue bureau shen MO out and hrlp blg urms evade tax payments"
 senatir smoot said all those dif- Hcuities could be avoided if q revenue aw which "the average man can
 inrnfand." were passed by con- yEIas.
 The committee adjourned without setting q date for further hearings.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
THE INNOCENT SUFFER
Chicago Man. Wrongly Arrested ns Murder Suspect. Freed But Shock Causes Death Of His Sister.

Chicago. Dec .27.---After tho shock of his arrest as a murder suspect had caused the death of his sister. Mrs. Marie Ellsworth. and a serious breakdown of his mother as his at- torney alleged, Paul Hansen, who sur rendered last Friday when police be- sieged his home was a free man to- day. The police said they were unablo to connect Hansen with tho staying of Paul J. Loberg. a jeweier shot last week during a holdup.
 Hnnsen's sister was taken seriously III when Hansen was arrested ten days ago on a charge of complicity in rob- bery. His second arrest caused a fatal relapse. the family charges. His moth- CT has not yet been told of her daughtor's death.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Surrender at Zara.

Paris, Dec. 27-Fiuman legion aries and Dalmatian volunteers at Zara, port south of Plume on the Dalmatian coast, have surrendered to Italian regulars. after failing in an attempt to capture the Italian warship Marsala- The volunteers boarded the vessel but the crew re- sisted capture and seized 27 of tho leEionaries, landing them at Ancona, an Italian port on the western side of the Adriatic, says a Havas de- spatch.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Automobile Crashes Into
 Trolley; Three Are Hurt

Fairfield, Conn.,, Dec. 27-Three men were injured, one seriously to- day, when an automobile in which they were riding collided with trolley car in the Stratfield district. Felix Sarzynski sustained fractures of the ribs and internal injuries, while Frederick Schnell and Fred Bernaski were less severely hurt
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
CAPTAIN CURTIS IS DEAD
Stratford Judge and Former Captain in 78th Division Passes Away at Age of 30 Years.

Stratford Conn.,, Dec. 27.-Howard w. Curtis, judge of the town court and son of Supreme Court Justice Howard J. Curtis, died here late last night fol- lowing an illness of heart trouble since last August. Deceased was 90 years old. He was member of the law firm of Garlick & Curtis of Bridgeport and was a,captnin in the 76th division during the war.
 Judge Curtis leaves a wife, his father. brother Lieutenant John T. Curtis recently graduated from West Point. and a sSster yioletta Curtis In New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
New Haven Woman Held
 As Clever SWindIer

New York. Dec. 27--The bail of Mrs. Ruth Ruickoldt, of New Haven. Conn, held on charge Of obtaining S1.000 under false pretenses from Dr. F.. T. Sharpe. of Derby, Conn.,, today WIS increased to $1o.00O, when the court was informed she was want ed for similar swindles in six states. One message. from Boston, said she was charged with theft of a $650 violin.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
D'ANNUNZIO'S ARMY FALLING BACKWARD Italian Forces Closing in on City
 No Shots Fired
 DEMONSTRATIONS IN ROME Dalnatian Volunteers and Human Lcgioparirs Surrender After FaiI- ing to Capture It:lian Warship- Neither Side Wants BIoodshed.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN ROME
D'AN\UNZIO IS SAID
 TO HAVE BEEN KILLED

Rome. Dec. 27.-It was re- ported from Plume today that Gabrielle 'Annunzio. the insur- gent leader in that city, had been killed while trying to pre- vent a fight between his legion aries and regular Italian soldiers.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
State Churches Are to E
 Talk of Sunday Mea,

New Haven, Dec. 27.-To z
 mine the trend of public opinioj wards further Sunday legislatiol conference will be held here byl State Federation of Churches on 15. The program has not beenl lined as yet but it is expected "
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Special Train Will Be
 Put On For Assemblymen

New Haven, Dec. 27.-The New Haven road announced today that it would put on a special legislative train from this city to Hartford,
 leaving here at 9:59 a. m., on session days. 1t will be train out of New York city at TAB a. m, and making (hHQps for legislators beginning at
 nEich, and reaching Hartford at
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Man Drops Dead As He Walks to Work

Waterbury, Dec. 27.-Manuel Fer nanles, Al. an employe of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road, dropped dead on the railroad tracks today. while walking to work. He was a member of a work train crew. Heart disease was the cause of death. Fernandes was a Portu- guese and had been in this country three years.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
FUNERAL DATE IrNDECIDED

The funeral of Mrs. Penelope Lee. whose body was found on the shores or Long Bench. Long Island, several days ago. has not as yet been de- cided upon. It is thought that it will be held Wednesday or Thursday of this week.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT.

Mrs. Robert Gubbins of los Sey- mour street announces the engage ment of her sister. Miss Elizabeth Gal win. to William J. Daley of Lafayette street. Miss Calvin is employed at the Corbin Cabinet Lock company office, and MT. Daley Is an electrician at the New Britain Machine company.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
Democrats, Led l Hitchcock, Lal Vicious Attack IsAnsweredByl Der, Smoot & \
 
-, rHttE WI \ Republicans Say M For Revenue O1 pOnents Call It
 and Really An Elm

Washington, Dec. 27. and Democratic leaders Il ate clashed today over t emergency tariff bill.
 Characterizing the meas@ embargo bill and a "shoclxiI tion," to restrict American Senator Hitchcock, of Neb| ing Democatic leader proI the bill, instead of being rel tariff measure to the flnand tee, be sent to the commer6 tee. He charged that the H proposed to rush thrd measure, practically withQ eration.
 Acting Chairman McCumI finance committee, Senator Utah, and other Republica} denied that the 1egislatioI| plated embargoes. Senator promised flair and adequa| eration" of the bill next nj stated that, in its present would not support it "undei sideration."
 Suicidal" Says Hltchl
 Senator Hitchcock said policy was suicidal" "We are a creditor nation, have a market for our SUI said. What we need above to do business with other nt to raise tariff barriers to pre- nations from paying part debts with their products" Senator McCumber. said bi1l's actual protection agai dian wheat when the dinere change was considered, VI cents a bushel.
 Senator Hitchcock said C. one of Americas best custol ing twice as much as it United States.
 NfcCulnber Makes R<
 Senator McCumber repl nearly the entire Canadian V plus was coming to this co the same time when we are find a market for ours.
 we must close the top Q rel" he added. while we ar off our surplus from the bot
 Senator Smoot declared tn was a revenue one "pure an, and said he questioned whet tor Hitchcock was acting faith" in moving referenc bill to the commerce comm
 Can't Stop FiHbuste
 Senator Gerry, of Rhode democratic member of the committee, declared the ta lation was unsound funda cutting off international bal purchase of American prod,
 Parliamentary obstruction newed by Senator Harrison. clared that he would '1ncl thing in the bill which will
 Efforts of republican lea end today what they descri democratic filibuster agai house emergency tariff meas unavailing.
 Fight is Continued.
 A democratic motion to measure to the commerce c instead of the finance comm laid on the table by a vote 12 but Senator Harrison, { of Mississippi. promptly n refer the reasura to the Commerce Commission and over the bill was continued.
 Acting Chairman McCumb, finance committee opposed the democrats to have the ferred to some other comm he told the senate that he W pose the measure in it's prest
New Britain herald., 1920-12-27
IOWA CONGRESSMAN
 FOR BUDGET SYSTEM
Urges President-Elec Harding to
 Adopt This Measure Early
RUSSIA'S ARGUMENTS HEARD
Conductor of Chicago Opera Company Advises Harding to Resume Trade Relations with Soviet Russia With out Recognizing the Government.

out Recognizing the Government
 Marion, O., Dec. 27.-Congressional appropriations and the adoption of a budget system in government affairs was discussed today by President-elect Harding with Congressman James w. Good, of Iowa, chairman of the House appropriation committee.
 Good Makes Suggestions.
 Mir. Good will leave Marion for Washington late this afternoon. To- morrow, he said, he expects to report out the sundry civil bill, carrying ap- propriations not over s3S5, 5,000,00o.
 My suggestion to Senator Harding wa sthat the best possible budget sys- tenn be secured at once and later it may be modified if circumstances war rant" Mir. Good said.
 Would Resume Trade.
 Arguments for resumption of trade with Russia were placed before the President-elect by Max Rabinoff, con- ductor of the Chicago Opera company. who was an economic adviser to the Baltic states during the Paris peace conference. He said trade relations could be resumed without recognizing the Soviet government, and urged CO., operation of this country with the Russian cooperative societies.