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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
GUILTY OF THEFT.
New Jersey Young Man is Arragned
i'm Milford and Pleads Guilty.

Milford Conn, Dec. 93.-Gcorgc
Curtis, aged 81, brought here from
Elizabeth, n. j., on requisltion papers
pleaded guilty to automobile theft and
breaking and entering the hardware
store of Harrison Gould, December
TO- and was held in $500 for the 5u-
peror court About $4,000 worth OF
goods was taken at the time. Fred
crick Ross. AZ, brought back with
Curtis, was discharged, the Elizabeth
police sending word that their inquiry
showed that Ross had nothing to do
with the robbery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
MYSTERY DEEPENS.

Limestone, Me, Dec. 23.-Omar
Grandmaison, farmland, was found
dead near here yesterday apparently
the victim Of violence. A few hours
later the body was nearly destroyed
by a fire in undertaking rooms to
which it was removed, The fire was
believed to have been due to a de-
fcctiNe fle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
NO AMERICANS HURT.

London, Dec. 23.-Several Ameri-
cans were on the Venice express
which collided with the Trieste r ONE
express at San bona, Italy on We'd
nesday night but non was hurt, &C
cording to the Times Milan CORE
spondent. Five persons were killed
and 80 injured in the crash
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
THE BURCH TRIAL

Los An goTcS, Dec. ga morning
session of court today at the trial of
Arthur G. Burch accused of the muir
der of J. Bolton Kennedy was ex-
pected to be devoted to further efforts
by the defense to prove Burch in
sane. At the close of the morning
session, it was announced by Judge
Reeve Christmas recess would be
taken until TueSdaV
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23

wounded, The military now have as
sumed control of the situation, Ar
mored cars are patrolling the town
and the authorities have announced
their determination to suppress any
possible trouble.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
BANKRUPTCY CASES.

New Haven Dec. 23.-Bankruptcy
petitions filed included these: Marvel
Millinery Co.. Stamford, with debts Of
1854 and assets OF S4,793, and Nor
ris Dicterow, merchant, Waterbury,
with debts of $4,000 and assets of
S750
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
PROPOSES BEER TAX,

Washington, Dec. 3.-Manufacture
and sale of 2.75 per cent beer would
be permitted under a bill introduced
by Representative Hogan, republican,
New York. A tax of 81 per barrel
would be used to pay a soldier bonus
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
PAY DAY TOMORROW,

The permanent and callmen Of the
IRE department will receive their pay
tomorrow afternoon, at the Central
station on Commercial street, Chief
William J. Noble announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
WOMEN ARE ABSENT

Pittsburgh. Kas., Dec. 23.--Indica-
tons that many of the women sought
in connection with the mine strike
of last week against
the working miners have lett town
became more evident today, accord
ing to the authorities. Deputy
shcriffs failed to find a single one to-
day in visiting several points in the
county to serve warrants. At two
homes visited the doors were found
locked.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23
\. B. Machine Girls
Enjoy Xmas Social

\ Christmas social was held last
evening by the girls in the office :orce
at the New britain Machine COM
pany's plant. The affair was held in
the recreation room. Lunch was Dcry-
ed, games and music enjoyed, and
gifts were distributed from a grab
bag.
Thomas r. Marshall is the only
former vice president alive.
There arc G,A49,99S farms in the
United states.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-23

Cuba is known as the queen Of The
Antilles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
XMAS SUPPLY =
OF BOOTLEG
IS MENACED
Activity of Federal Prohibi-
ton Agents and Police
Cause.
SUPPLY SOURCE HIT
Nine Stills Captured and Nearly
5000 Gallons of Mash Destroyed.
Hard Blow To DiStillers.

The source of supply Of the boot
leg liquor being furnished Alexan-
dria is being rapidly shot to pieces
as a result Of the activity Of federal
prohibition agents assisted by the
local police. As a result it is said
bootleggers are threatened with a
dull Christmas business and accord
ing to we'll founded reports the boot
leggers propose putting up the price
of corn liquor if the raids are con-
tinued. The federal agents have
invaded the territory both north and
south of Alexandria. Their aim has
been to first kill the source of sup
ply and this naturally put the boot
logger out Of commission.
During the past week alone the
agents here aided by the police have
captured about nine stills and de-
stroyed III the neighborhood of 5000
gallons of mash and also captured
small quantity of corn whisky at
the various places they have raided.
In addition several weeks ago the
federal authorities made a big haul
in Arlington county. north Of Alex
andria and destroyed about 10000
gallons of mash and captured many
stills.
With the increased activity Of the
federal agents of the bootleggers are
at their wits ends for a supply of
quick stock, as already it is report
ed some are experiencing difficulty
in obtain the necessary supply.
The raids have been conducted
mainly in Fairfax county several
miles south of Alexandria and the
work has been under the direction of
J. J. Hudgins. deputy collector OF
internal revenue, s. w. Davis Thos.
D. Durratt, assisted by Policemen
Magner and Durrer.
In addition to these raids the po-
lice here during the month of No
vember captured a number of stills
in the city and also destroyed sew
eral hundred gallons of mash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Educators Coming Thursday

On Thursday evening, December Is,
at the Chamber of Commerce, Mr..
Harris Hart, superintendent of pub
lie instruction of the state of Fir-
ginia, and Prof. Charles G. Maphis,
professor of secondary education and
dean of the summer school of the Uni
versity of Virginia, will deliver ad-
dresses on current educational topics
Superintendent Hart will discuss
"School Laws to be introduced at the
meeting of the legislature in Janu-
ary." Professor Maphis, who has
made a special study of compulsory
attendance laws, will talk on Essen
tial Provisions of an Effective Com
pulsorv Attendance Law in Virginia
The meeting, which will begin at
s p. M, is open to the public and all
citizens interested in the kind of
school legislation we get are urged
to be .prescnt. All organizations in
terested in public education are re-
quested to have present representa-
tion OF at least five members and as
many more as can attend.
Mrs. George Pickett will give two
musical selections. i. The newly or
ganized orchestra Of the High School
will render a selection of lighter strain
and the Glee Club Of the High School
will make its first public appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
WASHINGTON TO
Have A HUGE
SPORT STADIUM
Federation Formed to En-
courage National Amateur
Sports.
TO COST s3,OOO,OOO
Will Be Memorial To War Veterans.
Each State TO Be Asked To Con-
tribute.

Washington is practically assured
a S3,O00,0O0 athletic stadium-a ma.
tional memorial to world war vet,
earns-in which national amateur
sporting events, including possibly
the Olympic games, will be staged
through organization last night OF
the National Athletic Federation, al
meeting in Wilson-Normal School
The federation elected Julian S
Carr, national commander Of the
Confederate Veterans, president. In
addition to erecting the huge sta
dunn to foster amateur sports, the
organization aims to promote phys;-
cal education, unity amateur ath-
letics and direct championship
events. 1t is an outgrowth of a de-
sire expressed by Secretary of Wal
Weeks for national amateur ath-
letic organization.
The proposed stadium which the
federation hopes to erect in Poto-
mac Park, will seat 100000 people,
The federation plans to raise S3,-
100000 through a national cam
paign in which each State will be
asked to subscribe.
Control is vested in board of
governors, including twenty men,
fourteen to be elected by constitu-
ent organizations and six by the
board
The fourteen members of the
board elected last night include:
President Julian S. Carr, retired
North Carolina banker; First Vice
President William F. Guide, Wash
ington florist; Second Vice President;
Herbert T. Shannon, Washington;
realty dealer; Third Vice President;
Hanford MacNider, national com-
nander of the American Legion;
Fourth Vice President D. ]. Gala
han, general manager of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Com
pany; Fifth Vice President Mrs.
Susie Root Rhodes, director of Dis
trct Fairgrounds; Secretary Ben
jamin Summerhays, Washington;
Treasurer George w. White presi-
dent of the National Metropolitan
Bank; Finance Officer B. A. Bowles,
cashier of the Potomac Savings
Bank; Legal Counsel ALA G. Thur
man, Washington attorney; Lieut..
Col. Waite C. Johnson, director of
army athletic activities; Mrs. James
w. Wadsworth, Jr.; Rev. Father ].
Carroll Moore, former army chap
Ian, and John E. Haas, vice chair.
man organization committee.
The organization committee in
cluded William F. Gude. chairman;
John E. Haas, Ben iamin ]. Sum-
merhays, B. A. Bowles, Representa-
tive Israel NJ. Foster, DR.. Abram
Simon, Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes,
Rev. J. Carroll Moore William
Knowles Cooper, DIR. Morris S.
Shefferman, Ralph Sherline. Lieut..
Col. Waite G.. Johnson, R. J. Leimer,
Lucy r. Swanton, c. Fl. Hites
Charles H. Storms. Allen c. Thur,
man and Rudolph Rice. Last nights
meeting was presided over by
George H. Winslow, of the Rail-
road Y. NJ. c. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
YECCS LOOT
St. elmo P. 0.
And GET Sl5)
Nitroglycerine Used to
Blow Safe By Bold
Robbers.
REPORT TO P. 0. D..
Enter Store Through Back Window.
S10O In Cash and $50 in U. ,. fost-
age Stamps Taken.

Burglars early this morning bic"
open the safe of the postoffice at st.
Elmo, Arlington County, and robbed
it of its contents which it is thougnIt
will be about $3.50 including cash
and stamps.
The burglars used nitroglycerine
to enter the safe. The robbery was
discovered by w. T. Jones when the
store was opened this morning. the
postoffice being located in the gene,
raj merchandise store OF Jones ana
Company. The burglars did not take
any merchandise or apparently made
any effort to disturb the stock in the
store.
A. F. Campbell, is postmaster, and
he has notified the postoffice depart
ment of the robbery. Inspectors to-
day visited the postoffice and are
taking an inventory.
Postmaster Campbell stated today
that the robbers obained about SlOo
in cash and $50 worth of stamps, one
and two cent stamps. Entrance to
the store in which the postoffice IS
looted was effected by breaking a
window.
No one living in the neighborhood
was aroused by the explosion so far
as can be learned.
Exactly one year ago today the
same postoffice was entered by burg
lars in identically the same manner
and they escaped with S607.
Both robberles probably were the
work Of yeggs.
When the robbery was discovered
today a report of the affair was
made to the police department here
and also the Washington Postoffice
Departments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Morse In Washington

Washington, Dec. 12.-Charles w.
Morse, of New York, who was re
called from France by Attorney Cen
eral Daugherty in connection with
an investigation of transactions with
the Shipping Board, arrived here last
night accompanied by his son, Irwin
and his attorney, Milton j. Lambert.
He refused to make any statement be-
yond saying that he was going to the
home of his son here and retire early.
Mr.. Lambert stated that he would
discuss the case with District
Attorney Gorden at the first oppor-
tunity today, and added that Mr..
Morse would be at his office this
morning to decide upon the courscGto
be taken on his part in the case.
Department of Justice agents were
at the station when Mr.. Morse arrived
but did not speak with him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Old Folks Concert
Interesting Program BY Choir Of st
Paul's Church Last Night

A packed. house heard and wit
messed "Ye Old Folks Grande Con-
certe." by the choir of st. PauFs
Church in the Parish, Hall last even.
ing, when one of the most enjoya-
bic programs ever rendered in this
community was presented. The
chorus work, as befits St. PauPs
choir, was exceptionally fine, and
the solo numbers were no less en-
loved. The attractive programs
written in old English were in keep
ing with the rest and the costumes
were pronounced in terms no less
than gorgeous. Some Of the men,
bers searching the trunks of q great
grandmother or aunt, to add to their
charm.
Sampson Stronebow in the person
of Mr.. Merrill Beagle, played with
skill on the violin variation on "Ye
Mocking Bird" Miss Vera Germond
as Miss Naomi Screamwell, sang
sweetly with refrain by the chorus.
Perhaps two of the greatest hits of
the evening were Mr.. A. J. Rhodes
as Barnabas Elikim Won Zundell,
and aye Courtin" sung and acted by
Mrs. Kenneth Ogden and Lieut.. Gull
mctte. Mr.. Rhodes is always an en-
tertainment by himself and last night
proved no exception. Mrs. Ogdel:
proved to be wnsome coquette
and Lieut.. Guilmette helped her
ably in making the scene a very en-.
tertaining one indeed.
Solos by Mrs. Sherman B. Fowler
and Mr.. Stephen Field were beauti-
fully rendered and demanded very
attentive audience. Miss Mary
Nails sang swcetly, "Cousin Jede-
diah" and Mr.. Wilmer J. Waller sang
with his usual ability. Mrs. Harry
White in aye Last Rose Of Summer"
brought out the unusual qualities of
her high lyric soprano which is al
ways such pleasure to her audi
ence.
Mrs. Emily Marsh's rendition of
"When You And Were Young
Maggie" was beautiful and pleasing
one. Miss Lucy Graves also sang in
a most delightful manner, her sing
ing being ALWAYS great pleasure
to hear. Mrs. Nicholas Trapnell ad-
ded greatly to the octette with the
other soloists above mentioned in "a
Bowl of Roses"
In fact those who missed last
nights concert missed an evening
of unique entertainment such as has
not been witnessed since the last con-
cert of this kind, which were dis
continued by the choir at the out
break of the war.
Much credit for the success of the
affair however goes to Mr.. Sherman
B. Fowler whose ability as a director
is evidenced by the results he OBJ
tains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
ORRLS IMPROVING
Victim of Automobile Crash Will
Recover.

Louis Orris, who was seriously in
jured in an automobile accident Sun
day and who gave his address as
Philadelphia, will recover from his in
iuries, it was stated at the AleXan-
dria Hospital today.
Orris, however, is paralyzed from
the waist down, it is stated. Dr.. 5.
B. Moore, the attending physician,
states he will not operate on Orrls
for the present.
The man giving the name of Wal
ter Shapiro, claiming Baltimore as
his home, who had his leg injured,
and was with Orris in the car, was
yesterday taken from the hospital to
police headquarters where he is now
being held.
Both men were in a big touring
car which was chased by the police,
that overturned Sunday and which
the police declare contained large
quantity of corn whiskey put up in
fruit jars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
DIAMOND RINGS
WORTH $4,000
ARE STOLEN
Residence of Arthur Her
bert In Rosemont En-
tered Sunday.
THREE RINGS TAKEN
Entrance Made With Key Through
Back Door-Thief Also Takes Bot
tie of Cologne.

Three rings valued at $4,000 were
stolen last Sunday afternoon from
the residence of MIR. and Mrs: Ar
thur Herbert, Walnut Street, Rose
mont. A report of the robbery has
been made to the police and every
effort possible is being made to de-
tect the thief.
The rings were stolen between 3
and 6 o'clock Sunday afternoon dur
ing the absence of the occupants. They
were on bureau in bedroom on the
second floor of the house in the room
occupied by Mrs. Herbert.
Enterance to the house was made
through q rear door, the burglar evl.
IDENTIFY using a duplicate key and
when Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert returned
they found both the front and back
doors were open, the thief evidently
having left by the front door and in
an extra haste failed to close the
front door.
One of the rings in particular was
an heirloom and highly priced for its
association.
In addition to stealing the rings
the thief also carried off bottle of
cologne. There were many other
valuable things in the house at the
time, however nothing but the rings
was disturbed.
The rings are described as follows:
One ring with two diamonds, Tiffany
setting; one Topaz ring with two
diamonds; one ring with three sap
phires and diamonds.
A reward Of $50 has been offered
by Mr.. Herbert for the recovery Of
the rings. s.,--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Send Your Christmas
Packages Early

Local express forces are making
special preparations for the hand
ling of the Christmas traffic, accord
ing to a statement made today by
Mr.. w. H. Selden, agent in charge
of the city express offices.
"We wish to emphasize the i'm
portance of shipping holiday gift
packages early" said Mr.. Selden to-
day. "This would avoid congestion
with the regular traffic. and insure
their arrival on time. Our most I'M
portant task in handling holiday
shipments is to deliver them before
Christmas Day"
The express agent declared that
the carriers ask the public to ship
their Christmas gifts in "pcrfect
packages, so that the shipments may
be safely and quickly delivered.
He points out that it is advisable
for holiday shippers to take special
care in the packing and marking OF
their gift shipments. He urges plain
legible addresses directly on ship,
ments, if possible, and with "all old
marks erased"
Christmas gifts IN boxes or car
tons should be so reinforced with
packing material as to avoid shifting
Of contents in transit. It is advisable
to place the name and address Of
the shipper inside of the package.
This "inside information" otter
leads to the recovery OF misdi.
rected or miscarried shipment, or one
from which the address has been lost
in transit.
The express company is distribut
| ing Christmas labels for gift ship.
nents carrying the words 'Not to be
Opened until Christmas" which car
be obtained at local express offices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
CAPITATION TAX

Time for the payment of capitation
taxes expired yesterday and the clos
ing day was marked by busy scenes
in the office of City Treasurer Thom-
as w. Robinson. There were many
persons who waited till the last day
before paying their taxes. Those
who did not pay by closing yesterday
will be unable to take part in the
election. which will be held June 6
when five councilmen at large will be
elected who will serve the city under
the city manager plan form of city
government beginning September |,
1922. a,u ,>
1t is estimated. that approximately
900 persons have paid their capita
tion taxes. This is an increase of
several hundred over the number who
paid last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Three Small Fires

The Fire Department responded to
three alarms yesterday afternoon.
At 1925 o'clock to fire at 708 PEN
dleton Street. An oil stove was the
cause. of the alarm, which was an
swered by all three companies. AT
5:25, No. and No. 5, answered an
alarm from Braddork. This was a
chimney fire and was quickly sub
dued. At 7:10 Mol and No. 5 again
responded to an alarm from 2509
Duke Street extended. This was a
chimney and roof fire and was sub
dued with the use of chemicals. Very
slight loss caused by any of these
fires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13

The following pupils have made an
average OF 80 OF above in all subjects
for six weeks ending December .,
1921.
First ycal-First six weeks 10 per
cent; second, six weeks Is 5-S per
cent Going up.
Audrey Allen, Marian Knight, +,
Jack Sullivan, Harriet Taylor,
Elinor Whitton, Virginia Callahan,
Thelma Bender, Katherine Erwin,
James Houston, John Pierpont@, 4,
Cans Gwendolyn, Margaret Garvey,
Esther Moore, Mary Martin, kath-
crime Lcadbcatcr%, Virginia Dare :,
Sarah Dcttor, Mclvcr Jackson,
Thelma Olingcr*, Lucille Powell, Mel
vim Whitcstonc, James Woodruff,
Margaret Woodruff
Second ycar-First six weeks Z Is
per cent; second ST., weeks 80 per
cent Going up.
Reynolds Williams, Cecilia Shap-
iro@, Marie Crcels Elizabeth Big
bers, Lewis Bayne, Marion Pohl,
Helen Houston, Paul Ortiz, Claude
Ballcngcr, Gladys Darling, Lewis
Hulfish, Milton Grigg, Dallas Peyton,
Jack Reeves, Wallace Schreiner, Rob-
crt Whitton*, Virginia Bladen<,
Dorothy Broadcrs, Ruth Cook, Evelyn
Gaines, Ola Kilby, Marie st Clair,
Margaret Underwood, Helen Cannon j,
Charles Shcppcrson, Florence Geishin,
Sarah Nicklin, Dorothy Haycock.
Third year-First six weeks 22 l-2
per cent; second six weeks 18 7-l0
per cent, going down.
Louise Finkc, John Fowler, Doris
Gaines. Elizabeth Jester, Louise
Thomas, Howard Baggett~, William
Brenner*, Rose Levinson.
Fourth year-First six weeks 10 1-3
per cent; second six weeks Il 34
per cent. Going up.
Eliza Crump@, Marian Dienelt,
Miriam Hockman&, Eugene Jackson, 4,
Joseph Kaufman, Walter Nails,
Dorothy Pierpont, Fannie Rosenberg,
Marshal Travers.
Commcrcial-First six weeks 10
10 per cent; second six weeks 20
3-5 per cent. going up.
Eunice Ayers. Annie Knight,
Thelma Lunsford. Marion LylesS,
Isabel Noble. Effie Wilkinson.
Pupils marked with asterisk have
been on honor roll for both six weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Yap Will Be "Dry''

Natives in the Pacific islands north
of the equator are due for long dry
spell.
They'll have an Eighteenth,
amendment imposed on them, and
they won't even have chance to
vote on it.
It's all because of the zap treaty
negotiated between Japan and the
United States.
This treaty says: The supply of
intoxicating spirits and beverages to
the natives shall be prohibited.
The clause is one of several as
result of which the United States
assents to japanese control of the
islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Autos Collide

Automobiles belonging to NJ. J.
Mcfarland, driven by Frank Nc
Fadden, and one driven by Dowell
Mansfield colided at $3.50 o'clock
this morning at the corner of Wash
ington and Queen streets. The case
was investigated today in the police
court, both drivers being summoned
by Chief Goods and Sergt Campbell
and MeFadden admitted the accident
probably was his fault. he being
blinded by the snow. The case was
dismissed by Mayor Duncan. i,
being understood that the owner
of the colliding auto would repair
Mr.. Mansfield's machine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
Packers Strike Spreads

New York, Dec. 1s.-Meat work.
ers of New York, who walked out to-
day in sympathy with Western strik-
ers, violated their agreement which
does not expire until May 16, plant
managers declared.
The strike was confined to the "big
five" packers and subsidiaries. Union
officials said 5000 had quit; employ
ers admitted 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-13
City Council Tonight
Both Branches May Adjourn Out of
Respect to Memory of
J. r. Harrison

1t is expected that both branches
of city council tonight will adjourn
out of respect to the memory of AL
derman John L. Harrison, who died
yesterday. Mr.. Harrison at the time
of his death was a member of the
board of aldermen and for several
years was a member Of the common
council. Only urgent business will
be disposed of tonight it is expected
Council in all probability will ad-
journ over tonight for the Christmas
holidays and meet again the second
Tuesday in January.