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The New York herald., 1921-12-11
CABLE MEN AT DINNER
TOAST SOUTH AMERICA
NeU System Called Means Of
Greater Friendship.

Unouestioned honesty and real friend
ship In the relations between this coun-
try and republics Of South America
was urged last night by John Merrill,
president Of the All America Cables.
Inc. at an annual dinner at the Hotel
kstor.
you who arc so closely associated
with those republics through this splen-
did cable system" said Mr.. Merrill. will
participate in the harvest that is rapid
ly ripening for all those who strive to
live up to the principles of Washington
and Lincoln. Jose Bonifacio and
Branco." s "
Cesare Ronconi. said to be the young
est opera tenor in the world and once
a messenger boy for the cable company.
entertained the three hundred guests
with selections. The singer was aided
In the development OF his talent through
the interest Of the lat Enrico Caruso.
The New York herald., 1921-12-11
q Local Dry Agents Win
Confidence Of Man From
N Montreal.
MIQUOR GOES AS LUMBER
Warehouse System Across
Border Inspected by Detec-
tives on Their Trip.

New York prohibition authorities
have information on Canadian sources
OF bootleg liquor which will make II
possible for them eventually to de.
stroy the channels through which this
liquor makes its way into the United
States. It was learned yesterday. The
information was obtained recently by
four general agents on the staff of E
G. Yeilowley. Through persistent de.
tective work In Montreal they learned
from bankers. members Of the Ca.
madam Parliament and bootleggers all
that they wished to know.
The four days they spent in the
Canadian city involved negotiations
for the purchase of gold mine, the
buying. and then cancellation Of the
purchase. of $4,000 fur overcoats: and
the apparent display through the use
OF immense rolls OF one dollar bills
wrapped with two or three one hun
dreds. OF more money than the citi-
Eens Of Montreal believed it possible
for an honest citizen to carry.
Canadian Found I'm Club.
A meeting at a prominent Fifth ave-
rue club several weeks ago with a nom
resident member who lives in Montreal
and who Is said to be one Of the most
influential men in bootlesginr circles
in Canada and former member of
Parliament provided the clue which
took the men of Mr.. Yeliowley's staff
to Montreal One Of them, posing as a.
commission merchant displayed interest
In the gold mine which the Canadian
talked about, and incidentally bought
from him several bottle Of excellent
whiskey. ,fl
This agent told the Canadian of a
wealthy friend who he thought might
be interested in the gold mine, and 1t
was arranged that the latter should
go to Montreal. A little later another
agent posing as the son Of the wealthy
man. who was supposed to have just
died. was introduced. He was an easy
mark, 1t was whispered. Then the four
agents set out for Montreal. one work
ing separately from the party
On their arrival the man whom they
had met at the club offered the heartiest
sort OF welcome. At the same time. the
agents soon learne0, ne had tnem snaQ-
owed constantly One Of the three,
whom the Montreal man had not met
in New York, was introduced as a big
bootlegger here. He frequently ex-
pressed impatience with the negotiations
over the gold mine, asserting that all
he cared about was the liquor and the
best means Of getting It over into the
United States. The work OF the fourth
man was to shadow the Canadians.
After several conferences and much
entertaining. at which the agents say
they discovered that bootlegging 10 prac-
tised In the most prominent Canadian
circles, the first payment OF $4,000 was
made on the gold mine. which was to
be sold for $4,000.
A check for this amount was given
on New Jersey bank, made payable
to the Montreal man. One Of the three.
who posed as former enforcement
agent, prevailed on the Canadian to let
him have the check, promising to send
it on 90 the purchasers brother in Tren-
ton. who would come on with the cash.
A telegram was prepared for Charlie
Harvey" in Trenton. another for r. O.
The New York herald., 1921-12-11
Merricls, assistant to Mr.. Yellowiey, but
only the latter was sent
study Inside workings.

study Inside workings.
This apparent payment gained the
complete confidence OF the Canadians.
and the agents were introduced all
round. They obtained the names and
addresses Of liquor dealers and learned
about methods of shipment, including
that by water. the consignments dis
guised as lumber. The agents were
taken to warehouses and saw just how
contraband liquor was handled there.
When they left Montreal. 1t was with
the understanding that they were to
return in four or five days. The Mon
treal man again became suspicious and
followed them TO New York. He arrived
here g few days ago and read in one OF
the papers the name OF the former
prohibition agent IS having Just taken
active part In raid He went TO
Headquarters with the intention of ex-
posing this agent. He sent in his card
to Director Day. and informed him that
the man was crooked.
-he Canadian was invited to return
later in the day and was ushered in to
meet all his former friends in Montreal
Everything was exr.ained to him. There
was no basis for his arrest. and he
returned TO Canada. after threatening to
bring suit over the suspended sale OF
the mine, for which the deed had been
drawn up. He was advised. however
that this could not be done.
The New York herald., 1921-12-11
SCOTCH, WINE AND DIAMONDS
Garden City burglars Make Haul
Leading or with Whiskey.

Eight quarts Of Scotch whislSey five
bottles OF champagne. two diamond stick
pins and other jewelry, and two suits
of clothes were taken Thursday night
by burglars who entered the home of
Willgott Klingberg, 70 Hampton road.
Garden City.
In the police report, made public
yesterday. it was stated that the burg
lars forced their way into the house by
braking open rear door. They ram
sacked the interior from cellar to bed
rooms. Mr.. Klingberg Is general con-
tractor at so Church street.
The New York herald., 1921-12-11
ROBBED HELPING CRIPPLE.

Martin Klein of 172 West Ninety fifth
street was helping a cripple off Broad
way surface car at Twelfth street Fri
day when some one picked his pocket of
$40. A man who had squeezed by Mr..
Klein and the cripple was arrested. II.
was Sam Gold OF 12 Chrystie street. In
Essex Market court yesterday II was
said Gold had @. record of thirty-three
arrests in this and other cities. He was
held without bail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-10

them. Three men 1eaped out and backed
thc hoyS against tho wall with drawn
rcvnlvcrs. They took $40 from Mont.
gomery and S5 from Rcdpath. They
took both boys watches. looked them
over and then gave them back before
they leaped into their car and drove of.
The boys got the number Of tho machine.
Half nm hour later Charles r. Wolf,
of 6506 North Seventh street. an nt-
torncy in the legal department Of tho
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Company, was held up hy tho same U"n
a' tho corner Of Sevcnth street arh
ChcitNn avenue. Forty dollars in ,a.h
was tnkcn. lie also got tho numb" VI
tho machine.
Police of tho Brnnrhtown stn'ion
were informed of the license number and
said II was nm expensive car stolen on
'hc Main Line three days ago The CIR
was found abandoned IN kensn:ton
lntc last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-10
AUTO BANDITS ROB
THREE IN OAK LANE
Take SIS From Two Boys, but
Refuse to LIT" Victims
Watches-Car Found
STOLEN FROM MAIN LINE

Throo motor bandits IN n stolen lin
nD~'n" NCrpctrntod two rohberics in Oak
Iano Saturday night and Incidentally
proved they wore cnrcful wOrkmrn by
Examining and discardiug watches they
lid not think of sufficient vnluo fo~ tho
"i>k involved.
Harold Montgomery. twcnty two
'oars old, son Of Reformed PrCshv.
'crinu minister. Robert e. Nontgnm
cry. or HG01 Iawton avenue. Oak Lane.
and his rr'"Nd, LOWS Hpdrath. twenty.
- roo year, Old. G5l0 North Eleventh
sweet. ,,"rr walking on nnk lnuc ucar
Eighth strcot Vhcu nv expensive linz
nu~inr rulrl NV ~ tho curb beside
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-10
RECOVER HUNTERS BODY

Tho body Of Jacob Srhlnchicr. thirty
years old, III Fast Thompson strnct.
who was drowned last Wednesday in
Neshaminy Crock. was recovered !cs-
torday by State Police. Coroner llar-
vcy Rue, " Bristol. took rharg" vt
III" body and notified Schlnchtcr's rrm-
lily. S"hlnChtcr was gInsing for rrnd
birds when hO lost his lifC llc ,on-
ductcd u saloon At the Thompson s''.t
Address. lTo is survived by ". low
und two children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-10

Several k"j. ...' .r .'ad mo-"
vised inn" -" ." 'ah'7 'r''A
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
AEROPLANE MENACE TO BIG EMPHASIZES
Nature Of Naval Forces Will Not
 Suddenly Change, However

Saint Blaisen, Baden, Feb. 16 (By The Associated Press) Admiral AL fred Won Tirpitz, German naval au- thority, in an interview today gave his views on the influence of aircraft upon future wars. He discounted the Zeppelin airship as too much sub- Ject to wind and too vulnerable for ordinary reconnoitering. The airplane, in his opinion, has a much greater future as it has an economic impor- tance for traffic which will tend to perfect it for war purposes.
 While the airplane has taken a high place in land fighting as a substitute for cavalry, Admiral Von Tirpitz said it had not developed it's usefulness to the same degree in sea reconnouer- ing, but that was probabl due to the newness of the airplane, which water planes of the future might conceiva- bly, overcome.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
FACTS AND FANCIES
By ROBERT CULLEN

If the war didn't bring heaven nearer, it at least robbed hell of some of it's terYors.
 If you would f1atter a man, pre- tend to think him a great hit with the ladies or ask him for advice.
 Well. if they wouldn't listen to the Prince of Peace, perhaps they will listen to the tax assessor
 en seldom stop to admire a win dow display unless there is a good mirror at tt.e back of the window.
 The very fact that an alien doesn't of things in America should be sufficient reason to deport him.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
KEEPING IRELAND
 QUIET IS STRENUOUS
Youthful Member of Royal Constab- ularly Finds Job Not to His
 Liking,

Dublin, Feb. 13.-Many of the aux Hilary cadets of the Royal Irish Con- stabulary are finding life in Ireland altogether too strenuous and exciting, filled as their experience is with pos abilities of ambush and sudden death.
 A letter written by one of the cadets to his mother in Scotland and captured by the Sim Feiners in a raid on the mails, emphasizes this fact.
 Tt is the hardest life I ever struck" the cadet wrote. We wouldn't be overpaid at f5 a day" The writer went on to say that he had made his will and then told his mother of the compensation paid members of the auxiliary forces for death or injury. "A mere flesh wound is paid f250," he stated; and so on up to f5,000 to a mans widow''
 As matter of fact. recent awards to the relatives of members of the Royal Irish Constabu killed on duty have been as high = : ,000 to f12,oo0.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03

self defense, are carefully examin- ing candidates for insurance of this kind.
 Tn this lake shore graveyard of automobiles are makes of many sorts, from the plain runabout up to the pretentious limousine. Marks or the edge of the S5 foot cliff and the condition of the machines in dicate that the automobiles were set afire before being sent over.
 The theory of the police is that the machines were stolen from their owners, insured against theft under fictitious names, reported stolen so that the insurance could be collect which were found fburned or de- lection for theft.
 Police records show that in three months, ASA cars were stolen, Al of which were found burned or des- stroyed and 10s are still listed as missing.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03

crooks" in taking advantage of every opportunity to ply their trade of obtaining money without work or under false pretenses. The war and the sentimental feeling everyone had for returned soldiers gave many such a chance. Every large undertaking for the collection of money presents others.
 Generosity is to be commended, of course. One cannot be blamed for contributing something to every worthy cause. Collectors come to ones office and the door of ones home. There is no way of Investigat- ing immediately, and often the tale told is so pitiful that one is impelled to give on the spot. Moreover it is with which to aid some cause. are honest and have authority. For this reason there is no excuse for insult ing them and turning them away em- pty-handed.
 Moreover. it i. a practical impossi- hility for the authorities to protect against fake collectors. One must uso ono's Judgment in most cases.
 But in this matter of the fake" income tax collector there is no qucs- tion. Pay no money to anyone claim ing to represent the government in the matter. should one call at your door.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
nurc.u or elrculntL,u.
MP CLARK.

|p Clark died tn Wash - 1y there came the sort kmonE those who had \ for twenty-siN years us would like to feel
 our own departure rld. His former asso- puso had been far more
 they were his friends. Republicans alike. His from all ranks of life. had known him were ! that great group.
 bus service in Congress MT. Clark to perform
 come from a contin- |icas political=-it often vas not the eSphana- |vice of Champ Clark. Ito Congress. reelected |again because he was because of the warm |is generous heart had se proud to call them It supporters. The fact
 scholar never pro- the discomfort of tho |act tirat he was a in the best sense of \ brought a rankle Tn |y man, high or lowly. |Laark's humanity that |aff: it was his great will be remembered political achievements btten. i Is record in American 1
 one n bit ashamed l
 that is often eX-
 s no field more proli- Itica for questionable |
 But in tho memory l Speaker of the House |
 of aught to discolor |
 mind holds of him.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
BLAMES DRINK FOR
 HER MURDERING MAN
Mrs. Orthwin of Chicago, Who Shot Zeigler, Gives Her Version
 of Affair.

Chicago, March 3.-Mrs. Isabelle Cora Orthwein, who shot and killed Herbert P. Ziegler, manager of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company. in her apartment on Tuesday morn ing. was arraigned today before Judge Barasa in the Sheffield avenue court on a charge of murder. She pleaded not guilty. Bond was set at s25,OO0 and was signed by Harry Branstetter. an official of the Kissel Motor Car company. The case was then contin- ued until March 10, pending the con- clusion of the Coroner's inquest.
 Mrs. Orthwein, after her release went to the Surf avenue apartment. where the killing took place. She is said to be prostrated and under the care of a physician.
 While in Detention Home No. 1 to- day she was visited by Elliott Evans. prohibition enforcement officer, and questioned concerning a case of gin and case of champagne found by the police in the apartment. She was asked to produce a bill of sale for them, which she refused to do
 As result of the killing the Fed eral prohibition authorities today sent a letter to all cafes and cabarets warning them they would be held re- sponsible for all liquor brought into their places by the patrons
 The line of defense which will be followed by Mrs. Orthwein's attorneys will be ''irresponsibiIity from the use of liquor" or a brain storm"
 Mrs. Orthwein embellished her or iginal statements today with a decla- ration that on her arrival home after hn 4. dens eSrly Tuesday morning, she drank herself into a reckless mood"
 Mrs. Orthwein answered in a calm voice inc questions put to her by Judge Barnes during her arraign- ment.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
25 YEARS AGO tFrom The Herald of That Date).

The following directors were named at the meeting of the New Britain Machine company stockholders yes terday afternoon: F. G. Platt, A. H. Abbe and A. J. Sloper.
 The famous Houdini appearing at New Britain opera house, called at police station and gave an exhibition of removing locked handcuffs.
 At the adjourned town meeting held last evening a mill tax rate was adopted.
 The heavy wind storm of last night lifted the roof off of a house on North street No damage was done.
 The membership at the Boys club for the week ending Feb. 2S was 5o5 and the average attendance was so.
 Add in paper reads: All true Ha- vana cigars sold for 5 cents. s4 will buy one hundred"
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03

There are two kinds of married men: Those who lie to their wives, and those who are not afraid of their wives.
 There Is always a way out of difficulty. If you don't like the income tax, you can stop making the income.
 And if people thought it proof of culture, they would take the medi- cines that were popular a hundred years ago.
 When a great man resolves to write a book about it, he wishes to Scold somebody or establish an alibi for himself.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
COMMUNICATED
Save on AmusementS

Editor New Britain Herald:
 1:: there any city in the state where there is as much dissatisfaction over the tax rate as there is right here in New Britain? Every year it is the same old story.
 When Mayor Curtis was a candidate for election his promises were many, all for the people and a lower tax rate. Now that he is in the chair he talks of cost only and nothing at all about the economic part. If the schools cost as he claims and nothing can be cut, how about the 5000 for amusement, such as band concert and fireworks? We can get along very nicely without such expensive amusement.
 Put that money toward the two platoon, or give it to the park work or the street work. It is ScandalouS to squandcr s5 5,O00 for amusements.
 A RENT PAYER.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03

At a Court of Probate holden New Britain, within and for the distrl of Berlin, in the County of Hartford ai State of Connecticut, on the 2nd d of March, A. D., 1921.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, jud q
 Estate of Joseph I4andgren, late New Britain, in said district dansd Upon the petition of Juddie La 7 of said New Britain, praying thp1d ters of administration may be grant, on said estate, as per application on fl more fully appears it is @
 Ordered, that said application heard and determined at the Proba| Office in New Britain, in said distrid on the 7th day of March, A.. D., l92| at o'clock in the forenoon, and th] notice be given of the pendency of sad application and the time and place hearing thereon, by publishing tH order in some newspaper published
 said New Britain, having a circulatid in said district, and by posting a cod thereof, on the public sign post in t town of New Britain, in said distrio| and return make.
 BERNARD B. GAFFNEY.
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New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
"JEsT RUMNATIN'."
 (Robert IsuSscU.)

The wealthy chap talks wist- fully O Twin in cot where he an his are all alone-where unknown folk toll not to keep the hearth-stone Spick an span, to keep the kitchen bright; where he may be surrounded by his own, none else, each night. He hears the servants hurryin' through that great house he owns an wonders why he feels, today, a stiffnin' O the bones. He longs for plain simplicity. content, low, soothin' words; he fancies he can hear, outside. the singin' O the birds. The chap who's poor complains that he must labor day an night to keep his job an things at home each one all runnin' right. He sees the cares that come to her he's chosen for his wifc-for her he longs for riches, servants all the joys O life. With fagged out brain or hardened hands he fails to recognize that he pos sesses many, things for which the rich man signs. So both gre dicontented; both depsite what they have got an yearns for what another has which they themselves have not. There ain't no answer, says my pipe. as smoke wreaths rises slow, except within ourselves, until the day when all shall know.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
Andrew TurnbuH.
Contributed.

CContributed.) Andrew Turnbull was taking turn, In the race of struggle and strife. When he turned to New Britain an
 drew His lot for the game of his life. G. NJ. Landers had taken turn With some goods or the hardware
 trade, In a shop on East Main street, at
 first,
 When a few coat and hat hooks
 were made. When Turn bull was yet in his teens He was drawn to the Lander's shop. And he worked for the firm sixty
 years
 Before he was ready to stop. In the year eighteen-fifty he came, When the railroad was starting its
 race, When our burg became known as a
 town
 And the Humphfey\House centered the place. A place of continual growth. More houses, more shops, and more
 men. Now we all have a feeling of pride When contrasting the now with the
 then. TurnbulI helped to build up the town. He worked with his hands and his
 brain. His inventions have brought a fair
 share To our wealth of industrial gain. Of his patents for various things Which have had an extensive sale We may name the National mat
 tress.' And the "Turnbull Family Scale" At length. in his ripe old age. There is less of struggle and strife. Now he can look back with pleasure On the work of his busy life.
 James Shepa rd.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03
FoRGErS.

ple were incredulous bid recently that a |otten to hang a man They believed 1t. how |e had been general her or not the man kecuted.
 that Marshal Foch y an engagement to
 the King of Eng ording to the Brit w. would seem even ban tho forgetfulness
 sheriff.
 e is 1t that it would fration to compare 1t which might, happen "A man might mako For someone to have bother. In the high Imagination can one her would forget that How the day and burned in the brain:
 would beautify pre- low memories would bat followed. |apeaking It seems stic of Marshal Foch eo forget when, it is Occupied over grave Yrs.
 Tn q hushod whisper.
 Foch's ability to for kntmcnt with a King
 Characteristics that
 nan he was in tho
 cus@ Marshal Foch's
 the credit of King nd. he 1t said, VIC
 d 1t. too.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-03

When Solomon was called away from home on a business trip, it always took him seven hours and twenty minutes to kiss his wives and lady friends goodby.
 A man never gets so low down that his neighbors won't sign a paper en- dorsing him for something or other.
 Cussing landlords is a delightful pastime, but it doesn't encourage the building of new houses for rent.