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New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
MASS, PLANS LAWS
 TO ILLUSTRATE CROOKS
30 to 50 Million Mulcted From CredulOus in
 State Last Year.

Boston, Jan. 17.-LcgiSlation re- quirinE that securities of uncertain en- terpriscs be passed upon by state of ficials before being sold and that brokers and their statesmen be regis tered so that sale of securities through misrepresentation may be prevented, is recommended by a Special commission in d report filed with the Legislature today.
 The commission also asks an amend ment to existing legislation to place persons or corporations receiving money on deposit for safekeeping or investment under the jurisdiction of the state banking commissioner. De- clarinG that Fraudulent or worthless securities amounting 10 between thirty and fifty million dollars were sold in this commonwealth during the last year." the report says:
 "Difficulty in stopping such schemes as Ponzis lies in the inadeQuacy of the existing statutes. Under the leg islation now recommended it would have been impossible for Ponzi to operate in this state"
 Charles PonZi'S scheme of 90 per cent interest in 45 days through the sale of international postal reply coupons which attracted thousands of investors, resulted, in the opinion of the commission in n shaking of the confidence of our foreign born pop ulation in American institutions and American ideals.
 ''Unfortunately," continues the re- port, ''some people believe that Ponzi was clever enough to devise a scheme of operation which can be repeated with notifications to again deceive the unwary and that no law can stop such schemes. such belief casts reflection upon our system of law and order and fortunately is unfoundea.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
COLD WAVE IS DUE
 TO HIT HERE SOON
Fair Tonight and Tuesday, With Decidedly Lower Temperature
 iS Predicted.

New Haven, Jan. 17.--For New Haven and vicinity: fair and de- cidedly colder tonight and Tuesday.
 For Connecticut: fair tonight and Tuesday: colder with cold wave tonight: west and northwest gales.
 Weather conditions: The storm that was central over Indiana yes tcrday morning moved rapidly cast ward and is now central off the Maine coast. It caused high winds with light snow in the eastern DOT ton Of the lake region and New England The higheAt velocity of the wind reported was 16 miles per hour at Buffalo, N. Y. The storm is followed by an extended area or high pressure which is causing quite il severe cold wave in the upper Mississippi valley and lake region. The lowest temperature was SC below zero at Prince Albert, Canada.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generally fair weather with lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
Deaths and Funerals
Frederick LyfOrd BigelOw

The funeral of Frederick Lyford Bigelow of 76 Pleasant street. who died Saturday after months illness. was held this afternoon at 30 o'clock. Rev. John l.. Davis officiated and in- terment was in Fairvicw cemetery. MT. Bigelow was Fl years of age and had been employed for about 20 years al the office of the F. & F. Corbin fac tory. Previous to entering the employ of that concern he was prescription clerk in the Main street drug store formerly conducted by Reginald Bancroft. Besides his wife, MT. BiSelow leaves three children, Lyford, Miss Evclync Bigelow and Ms. Ralph Farrell. A brother, William. of New Rochelle, also survives.
 The bearers were w. G. Mueller, George Christ, William Mckirdy. Har- " Jenks, Harry Parker and Everett Staples.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
Dies In Mcritlcn.

Mrs. George Stanley, formerly res ident of Kensington. died at her homc c in Meriden Saturday evening. Before her marriage Mrs. Stanley was Miss Elizabeth Corbly and was well known in kcnsington. She is survived by her husbands; four daughters Mrs. Ger trude Quinn. Mrs. John Pritchard of Mcriden, Mrs. Daniel Frazier of Hart ford and Miss Mary Stanley of New York: five sons Harry, Charles and Walter Of Meriden, LeRoy of k'idge- port and Robert of New York; ono sis ter, Miss Mary Corbly Of Meriden: three brothers, Thomas and William Corbly of MerideN and James Corbly of this city
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
DRAWS COLOR LINE
Harvard Track Team With Two Col
 orr>I Athletes Not Going South.

Cambridge. Mass. Jan. 1.-The Harvard varsity track team which had planned n southern trip for the spring recess will not go below tho Mason Dixon line as n result of ac- ton by University of Virginia and tho Naval academy. To a communi cation by Mato~ Fred Moorc. grad uate manager of athletics at Harvard. saving that inc Crimson team in cIudod two negro blood athletes both institutions replied that they con sidercd 1t best under the circum- stances that track meets scheduled with Harvard in April should not be held.
 The cancellation has been made by Harvard. Major Moore sEld toSRy. adding that the initiative in tho mat ter was taken by him.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
CITY ITEMS

Removal sale at Bcsse- Le;ands.- eavt.
 Court Friendly. No. 45. r.. of A.. will hold n meeting at tho Friendly rooms on Church street tomorrow evening. A class of candidates will receive a de- gree. Plans will also be made for n danco and social in the near future
 X daughter was born Sunday to Mir. and Mrs. Tryon smith of New London. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Msdge Crcan of this city.
 The Lady Owl minstrels will give an entertainment for the Eagles in Terry vile tonight. Bus will leave from . and 10 cent store at 5:45.
 X meeting of Muriel MacSwin"y branch Of tho Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic will be held this evening at o'clock m St Joseph's school hall.
 Eugene T. Wells of Lincoln street. has received n box of elegant oranges and grape fruit from Florida. It was sent to him by his sister, Mrs. Frank lin Taylor, who with Mir. Taylor and her mother. Mrs. Mary I.. Wells are spending the winter at Sarasota. Fla.
 MT Graham's class for married couples and friends Wed. eve, Jan. l9. -advt.
 X marriage license has been taken out by Joseph ZaZecki or "a orange street. and Rosie Ragaj or 70 Orange street.
 Four cases of diphtheria and two cases Of scarlet fever were placed in quarantine by tho health department this morning.
 It was announced from the state headquarters that the amount realized in inc sale of Christmas seals for tho benefit of the tuberculosis soiierers mounted to $2,100.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
Mrs. William F. Kennedy.

Tho funeral of Mrs. William r. Kennedy was held at o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church. A sol emn requiem high mass was celebrat- ed by Rev. Walter McCrann. Rev. William A. DownU was deacon, and Rev. John TT. Winter. was sub-deacon. The pail bearers were William Ralph, Louis Benz. John DwScr. Pat rick Kennedy, William Kennedy and James Mccormick of New York. Will liam Kennedy of New York, Was flow CT bearer. The burial was in St. Mary S new cemetery, and the committal serv- ice was conducted hy Rev. William A. Downcy.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17

Other Speakers
 Paul K Rogers remarked that the report did not show that the city had reached its quota, although there was other money that he knew. Of still to come in. We have approNi- mately SC, 900 to go, he said and will continue until we have reached our quota. He then announced that there would be another lunch next Friday noon. It will bo up to every team captain to get approximately 25 per cent over what he has secured. Mr. Rogers then told of a touching in cident that happened in connection with the appeal for funds in New Haven. Four little boys came into headduarters and each gave two dollar and a half gold piece. The cir cumstances interested those in charge of the drive and they started an ln- vcstigation as to why four little hoys should give two dollars and half in gold at the same time. IL was ascertained that they were from st. Francis Orphan Asylum, and that they were awarded the money as a prlze for good behaviour for the year Fute- thermore. it was found out that that w.ls all of the money that they would have for tho whole year. .'
 F. &. McMahon spoke briefly of the need of the money and expressed his willingness to help. He also told of the day, soon to come, when the moving picture houses planned to raise S3.O00,0 900 in one day for the cause. New Britain should help, he said. and probably would raise it's quota.
 c. F. Bennett was the last speaker. He stated that he had trusted in Hoover's estimate of needs in pre- .vious campaigns and there was every treason to believe the present amount was needed. Ii amounts to less than ! per cent of the money that we have raised for our own needs.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
THRIFT WEEK
Observance of National Thrift Week Is Being Held at tho New Britain High School-Othcr Notes.

National thrift week is being ob- served at the local High school with appropriate exercises. The upper class men held assembly this morning at which time Benjamin Franklin's birthday was observed. The upper class men will meet again on Wednes- day. The two first year classes will meet on Tuesday and Thursday of this week in the auditorium.
 special time schedule will be in vogue on January 17, Is. 19 and 2o so that the teachers may have the opportunity to finish their records and the students q chance to complete their work. Tests will be given Sat urday morning. January 29. In the vocational building for the purpose oi removing conditions. Further an nouncements in regards to these tests win be made later.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
HOOVER FUND DRIVE
 RAISES $22,O4O.69
(Continued from First Ia.eD

peoples of the globe and would break down the spirit of racial hatred which has been bred into the people of other countries. which was indirectly the cause of the world war. The succor to bc extended to tho coming generation would be the greatest hope for future peace. It IS to be a good will'' offering and it is fitting that the children of today should help in promoting the friend ship of the children of foreign lands, who will he adults at the same time as our children. He predicted that the drive would be no failure in this city or in America.
 Reports of Captains
 Treasurer w. II Judd was called upon for his report. The captains re- porting handed in the following
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
DOLLAR DAY

Wednesday to Feature Bargains at
 Local Merchants Storcs-to Sur
 paSs All Others in Low Prices.
 SlgnalizinC the drop in clothes prices. the mercantile bureau of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce has arranged for old Time Dollar Day in tho local stores here, Wednes- day of this week.
 Nearly 100 merchants will partici- pate in this sales day which is ex- pected 10 surpass all previous trade days held under the auspices of tho Chamber of Commerce. Tn view of tho drop in prices. tho advertising of old Time Dollar Day carries the ap- peal to the people to start buying. and to keep on buying.
 The mercantile bureau asks tho people to study the advertisements of the various merchants which will appear in tomorrow's local news papers.
 The committee in charge of Old Time Dollar Day consists of Howard Wilson. chairman: Maxwell Porter. F. O. Racklifre and William C. .krano- witz, advertising.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
Olaf V. NOrtlgrcn.

Olaf Valentine Nordgren. aged 6S years. of 56 Commonwealth avenue died this morning at the New Brit ain General hospital. He was na- tive Of sweden. and for over 30 years has resided in this city. He was employed as d lockmaker at Russell and Erwin Manufacturing company. He leaves his widow: four sons SiGfrid, Gustave, Lawrence and Julius Nordgren; and two daughters, Misses Beda and Ebba Nordgren, He also leaves a brother and four sisters in sweden. The funeral will ho held at ? o'clock tomorrow after his late residence, RR'E
 Ohman will
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
MRS. J. C. IRVING DIES
Prominent Member of Trinity Mctho- dist Church Passes Away This Noon at tho New Britain Hospital.

Mrs. Jennie Carter Irving of 70 Garden street, the wife of Charles H.
 Irving. died this noon at tho New Britain General hospital. following m operation last week. She leaves two sons. Charles w. and Edward, a daughter. Mrs. Raymond Catlin' of this city. broth, George B. Carter of Berlin. and two grandchildren, Winton and Dorothy CatIin of this city.
 Mrs. Irving was n prominent mcmher
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
New Britain High school Team Has Arranged List of Eleven Games for Season.

The New Britain High school bas- ketba1l team has arranged the fol- lowing schedule of games to be played this year. Included on the list arc many rivals. prominent among them being Hartford and New Haven. Last year the local aggregation was de feated twice by Hartford. but it is ex pected that with Reynolds ns their captain this years team will bring home two victories.
 The schedule Of games is as tol- lows:
 Jan. 3I--south Manchester nt New Britain.
 Jan. 24-Hartford at New Britain. Feb. I-Roxbury at New Britain.
 Feb. 11-New Haven at New Haven.
 Feb. 1S-Roxbury at Roxbury.
 Feb. I9-Meriden at New Britain.
 Feb. .5-Bristol nt Bristol.
 March 4--South Manchester at South Manchester.
 March 1I-Middlctown at Middle town.
 March Is-New Haven at New Brit ain.
 March 25-Hartford at Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
Mrs. Maud l.. NyC.

Mrs. Maud l.. Nyo died at her home in Newington Saturday night. She was 33 years of age. She is survived by her husband. John F. \yc, and three sons. William IT,. IIowar rd F. and Horace F. The, funeral will he held tomorrow afternoon at l o'clock from tho home. Burial will be in Columbia, Conn
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
ST. MA Officers Are
 Xn

The W
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 omcerHs
 conmittee4 year was church has cants and IS are 146 chill chial school \ school.
 The follow for the enSu dolpll Linn Hausnann treasurer, H t,eacons, Fn l1ausnlann, hides; Schod Martin Wei and trustee
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
ST.

Plans ar fair to be- parish hall All proceed of the paris
 Collection church neS Transcript will receiv( A mOnln S
 Friday mol late Mrs.
 Scouts trQQ Friday eveT
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
SCHULZ

William K k1uS, dauS 71 Rhodes tcrday nor Lutheran c Gaudian. After u we Hartford. on a weddi will live in the son of Newington
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17
SERMON WELL ATTENDED,.

The Trinity Methodist church aud itorium was filled last night with peo- ple who had come to hear Rev. John Davis preach on ''Isive good reasons
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17

NAfWs'
 tNew York Stock Exchange quota 4uns furnished by Richter x Co.,. harnbers ot the New York Stock xchanEe.l
 wnn strcct. fo:so n. m,--Iudus- ns and rails followed contrary Arse- at the opening of today's mar et. tho former sooa recording |snper or substantial Ealr..I while SVNortations were inclincS to
 Nrrucible Stoel resumed Its re-
 ohdarship 'at an early advance uf ~ points. Vannadium rose 1 i-i neral Electric 3-i and Mexican VI, The local fractions also [rengthenod with equipments. mo- rs, coppcrs and chemicals. Atlouttc BAst Line fell one point and modor-
 frocossions attended the first of- tngs of Southern Pacific. Reading. mn poake and ohio. International Der, Scars -RoobuGk and General
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17

WALL STREET STOCK EXCHANGE REPORTS

esloso-Metals improved their posi- Ion In the last hour. also fractions. |nkars and rubbcrs. but rails con 1nued heavy. The closing wns irreEu- nr. Sales approximatGd 1JO.oOO
New Britain herald., 1921-01-17

MOUSE REPORT.
 NkRs,s s.e.sss
Evening star., 1921-10-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR THE -AU7OMOBZZLS7S

fitting rings if old rings are worn, or
diversified pistons IL old pistons are out
or round, or too small. A slight leak
age may be overcome by using
heavier oil. Cylinder walls which are
worn oval or scored will also cause
pistons to pump oil. regardless of how
Wen both pistons and rings are fit
ted. The remedy for this is to restore
the cylinders and then fit oversize
pistons and rings. An engine in good
condition will smoke when first start
ed, or. If running idle at the curb.
This is not fault of the engine, SO
TO test for excessive smoking and oil
consuming try out the engine at
fair rate of speed and using the prop
" grade of oil.
4. The countershaft of the trans
mission revOlves when high speed is
engaged. but 1t merely turns idly, as
1t Is not employed as driving me-
dium or transmitter of power in high
speed. This applies to all but a few
of the four speed transmissions, which
few have direct drive in third speed
instead of fourth.
5. "Burned-out brakes" is an ex-
preston to denote overheated brakes
due to excessive use for long periods,
such as constant pressure of the
brake pedal on a very long hill. The
heat of friction Of brake band against
the drum WILL if pressure is maintain.
ed. burn out the lining of the brake
score the drum and even cause the
paint on the outside Of the drum to
blister and smoke.
s. The pull on the armature of a
magnetic by the magnets causes the
armature to jerk or jump at certain
points upon being revofved. 1t is more
noticeable when the armature is re-
volved slowly than at high speed.
Z. Stripping of the teeth of trans
mission gears can be caused by other
troubles than misalignnent. Among
those which can ruin the gears is end
play in the main shaft. To ascertain
If end play exists grip the universal
joint nearest the transmission and. by
pushing and pulling on the joint, no.
tice if there is any movement in the
shaft outside of the universal. End
looseness not remedied will increase,
causing additional wear and possible
breakage of the gear teeth.
S. cheaper substitute for copper
wire is not employed in the electric
system of a car because of the in
crease in resistance to the flow of
electricity, which cheaper material
would offer. For instance, wire made
of iron will conduct electricity. but
will not allow as much of it to flow
Evening star., 1921-10-02
ILUBRICATING CAR
IMPORTANT issue
Rubbing Parts Must Be Sep
arated by Film of Oil to In
sure Long Life
Heavy Oils Better Than
Grease for Parts Like DIFF
ferential Gears.

1t has been aptly said that
the Importance of fabrication to
the proper operation and con-
tinued existence of the motor
car cannot be overemphasiZed
One who follows the develop
ments in the automobile field
might be tempted to think the
present generation of car
owners had been thoroughly
educated in this. but then he
finds one making some mistake
in fabrication that shows that
many car owners still do not
know the real meaning of the
subject.
For several years past no
wise motorist has used grease
as lubricant for his trans
mission OF differential gears.
Yet many car owners. who
ought to know better. still en-
ploy this heavier lubricant in
this location.
Grease canpot flow to the
bearing surfaces, and in the
transmission the gears cut the
clean path through the grease
when it is cold and run prac-
tically unlubricated thereafter.
In addition grease has the
unfortunate characteristic of
carrying dirt and foreign mat
ter that it may pick up. 1t has
distinct drawbacks as a lubri-
cant in any location. 1t ought
never to be used. because
grease is almost certain to be-
come packed against the walls
of any case in which it is used,
while the gears operate entirely
dry.
For the gears in your car, the
transmission. differentfal and
rear axle. will be best insured
by that most satisfactory lubri-
cant.
Evening star., 1921-10-02

in a given time as will copper wire
Of the same size. The correct size OF
wire must be also used. depending
upon the amperage of the current 1t
is to carry The more amperage, the
larger the wire must be to allow
proper functioning of the electrical
equipment.
9. To adjust an internal brake, If the
adjustment Is merely to take up slight
wear in the lining, the pull rod or arm
on the outside of the brake Drum can
be taken up without disturbing the
brake itself. However if it is neces-
brake band the adjustment must be
made inside the drum to the toggle or
cam operating the band. To do this
with some types the rear wheel must be
removed to gain access to the parts,
while with others there is an opening
provided in the drums outer surface.
When adjustment is made the wheel
must be placed in position and the
brake tested. If not correct. being too
tight or too loose, the wheel must again
be removed and the adjustment cor
rected. A time saver if obtainable is
a dummy drum with opening for adjust
ments, which is used instead of the
wheel and drum until the best adjust
ment has been made.
TO- The usual adjustments to remove
play in the steering gear are to bring
the screw and nut, worm and sector or
worm and pinion, according to the
type of steering device, into closer con-
tact. If the gear has not been pre-
viously adjusted new surfaces of the
gears can be brought together by turn
ing them about quarter revolution and
adjusting the steering arm to the new
Evening star., 1921-10-02
Answers to Last Weeks Questions.

Answers to Last Weeks Questions.
l. There are two different methods,
commonly used in dimming head
lights. One is by the use of series
connection and the other by causing
the current to flow through resistance
wire before reaching the lights. The
former method employs one set of
large lamps and one of smaller
lamps. the small lamps being con-
nected so that current must flow
through the lights serially, two
lamps of six volts each receiving
together only six volts of current.
The large lamps receive siN volts
individually and are therefore
brighter. The resistance dimming
method wastes current, because there
is as much current passing from the
source. the battery, only instead of
the lamps consuming the entire
amount OF resistance, the DINNER con-
sumes a part of it when lights are
switched to dim. Only one set of
lamps is employed. the same set
d% nso phsn psy rns
waste of the latter method. however,
does not drain the battery unless
lights are allowed to burn many
hours continually when the engine
is not running. IL the generator OF
the system is in good condition it
will make up during the daytime
what current loss there is at night.
2. short circuit in an electric
system implies that two conductors
of current are in contact when they
are not intended to be. A ground
in circuit means that one conduc-
tor is in contact with some metal
part of the car, causing the cur
rent to leak and gradually discharge
the battery. In the single-wire sys-
tenn where the car frame along which
the wire runs Is a return conductor.
ground would really be a short"
as the wire being in metallic contact
with the frame would be the same
as two-wire conductors in contact.
The ground" usually occurs in the
two-wire system when the car frame
is not used as a return conductor.
). When a piston pumps oil it means
that oil is being drawn past the pis
ton rings into the explosion chamber.
This is to be avoided, as an excess of
oil burning in cylinders causes car
bon deposit in cylinder tops and pis-
ton heads, leading to pre-ignition. The
remedy for oil leakage into n~~'0- =
sion chambers is to provide tighter
Evening star., 1921-10-02

4. Is the stroke of piston, always of
certain length in proportion to the
bore Of a cylinder?
S. How are transmission gears shifted
from high to low speed without going
through second speedf
6. Where are the most likely points
in the electric system where a short
circuit will occur?
Z. Why is a storage battery more
likely to be weak or to discharge more
rapidly when the car is driven in con-
gested traffic than OH tine open road?
s. Can rain water damage the electric
system or mix with gasoline in the car
Evening star., 1921-10-02

position. Do not adjust the gears too
lightly, as total lack of play will trans
nit shocks of the road to the steering
wheel, making steering difficult and
dangerous. There should be an inch
to an inch and halfsplay at the wheel.
This Weeks Questions.
l. Why do pistons have more clear
ance at the top than at the bottom, and
why is clearance along the entire piston
necessary?
2. What are singles, 1.-TWO and three
unit electric systems?
3. When the transmission is in ''neu-
tral' are there any gears engaged?
Evening star., 1921-10-02
eavy rain

buretor Of car as in a heavy rain
storm?
8. What is 'frozen clutch?
, 10. Can aluminium be soldered, such
as for filing holes or cracks in the
aluminium body of a car?
Copyright, 1921. Thompson Feature Service