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The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
DEPUTY KILLED TWO WOUNDED
 BY UNKNOWNS
,Ry Associated Press)

RIVERSIDE, Cal. Sept. 23.-Theo- dore Crossley deputy sheriff was killed. Henry Nelson fatally wounded and Martin Helms seriously wounded, when the officer attempt to arrest two men accused of stealing Helms hay. The slayers escaped. Two army airplanes from March field are aiding the posse in a search of the lowlands along the Santa Ana river. Powerful searchlights are also being dispatched to the scene.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
JEALOUSY CAUSE MURDER AND
 SUICIDE
CBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Sept 23-Mrs. G. C. Laws. daughter of Mrs. NJ. F. Dit mars. of San Francisco, shot Miss EIanan, daughter of the late Alfred Hanan, a wealthy shoe manufacturer and then suicided Jealously over the attentions John Roland paid Miss Hanan is believed to be the cause. Miss Hanau will recover
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
MOVIE ACTORS TO BE CURED
 IN CONDUCT
By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Sept 23.-One large film corporation has announced that they wound insert in all their con tracts a clause "pledging actors and actresses to conduct themselves with due regard to public conventions" on penalty of forteiting their posi- tion within five days if necessary. This action is said to be the direct result of the Arbuckle testimony that rough company had no intent in that affair
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
EXPOSURES OF KHAN
 BEING INVESTIGATED
CBy Associated rrcss)

ATLANTA, Sept 23.-Imperial klon cilium or council of the Klu Klux Klan in session here is considering the newspapers alleged exposure" of the Klan. Charges against Klan officials will be investigated declared Imper ial Wizard Simons who said he was ready to go to Washington to answer department of justice questions.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
ORDERS BREAKFAST
 AT POINT OF GUN
CBv Associated Prcss)

MISSOULA, Sept. 23. - Chester Powell sought by posse for the al. legged murder of his wife last week appeared at a mountain cabin and forced a woman at the point of q gun to cook him breakfast According to report he vanished in the brush auG Is said to have a rifle and two hun. dred rounds of ammunition.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
TARIFF BILL TO
 BE REPORTED
 IN DECEMBER
By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Sept. 23 - Futher indications developed yesterday that the tariff bill will not be reported to the senate by the finance committee until the regular session in December. J. D. Reynolds. expert gathering in formation for wholesalers on the Am erican valuation basis for assessing duties. told the committee his work woul dnot be completed for 60 days.
 WASHINGTON. Sept. 23. An amendment to the main tax revision bill included reductions in the tax of individual incomes of $15.0OO or less and a graduated tax of from ten ;o twenty per cent on the incomes of corporations.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
OIL WORKERS
 FAVOR ENDING
 .. DIFFERENCES
By Associated Press)

BAKERSFIELD. Sept 23. - Tho striking oil workers of Kern county telegraphed to Al Well, producer, asking him to see whether the strike couldn't be brought to an end and peace without victory for both sides" secured SO production could he re- sumed
 BAKERSFIELD, Sept. 23.-W P. Mckay, Commander of the law and order committee" of Maricopa oil CTS, announced last night that a ma chine gun company was placing in commission a wireless system centered at Maricopa and with the arrival of an airpane it would be used as a sup plemental control.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
ANTI-BEER BILL PLACED
 BEFORE UPPER HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Sept. 23.-Though the anti.beer bill virtually monopo- lized the senate's attention yesterday no headway was made Senator Shields scored the lobbying by the antl.saloon league and the acts of pro- hibition agents The debate ended in a parliamentary tangle.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
MITCHELL SUPPORTERS
 WIN CONVENTION FIGHT
-- '
Ry Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 23.-Support- CTS of the administration policies of the United Mine Workers under the
 leadershipa of President John Nit chell scored a victory over the anti administration element of the con. vention by directing an itemized ac- counting from the Illinois union of ficiais for s27.OOO in unauthorized strikes r~ -'
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
POMERENE RESOLUTION
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Sept 2&. - The senate today adopted a resolution by Pomerene providing that the pro lection given the American govern ment in it's property also apply to American nationals. Three Demo cratic members of the committee voted for a favorable report on the resolution.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
PREMIER WILL NOT
 RETURN UNTIL OCT. 1
,Ey Associated rress)

LONDON, Sept. 23.-Lloyd George has virtually recovered from his ill- ness but it is understood he will not return here from Scotland before Oc. tober 1. Pending his return a meet ing of the complete cabinet has been deferred.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
EXPLOSION CAUSED
 BY A NEW PRODUCT
,By Associated Press)

PARIS. Sept. 23.-The French gov ernment chemists Investigating the Oppau explosion learned that the eX- plosion was due 10 a spontaneous de- composition of new product known as nitro sulphate of amonia from which wonders were expected as a fertilizer agent.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
MOTORSHIP FOR RUN
 TO ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
By Associated PrcssD

SEATTLE, Sept. 23.-Captain Will jam Tim announced the charter of the motorship Comet for new service from Seattle to Akutan, Lost Harbor, Dutch Harbor and other penlnsula points on the Aleutian islands The first sailing will be October 3.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
PRAYER FOR PEACE
 ON ARMISTICE DAY
tBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Sept 23.-Promin- cnt Northern Paptists have wired President Harding they are planning a prayer for peace by Baptists in every section on Armistice day.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
FATTY" SPENT MONEY
 FREELY AT ST. FRANCIS
CBy Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-Prohi, bition authorities said an investiga- tion of Arbuckles hotel bill at the St. Francis showed it to be $61113 for three days.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
MINE WORKERS WILL
 DEMAND MORE WAGES
,By Associated PressI

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 23.-A strike threat was implied in the demands for wage increases next year for the coal miners as expressed by the international officers of the united mine workers.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
FAVORS DISARMAMENT
 PARADES NOVEMBER II
By Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Sept. 23. Samuel Gompers has telegraphed the heads of labor organizations in Great Brit ain France. Italy and Japan, asking them to join in world wide disarmam- ent demonstrations on Armistice Day.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
WOOD NAMED GOVERNOR
 GENERAL IN PHILIPPINES
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Sept. 23. - Presi- dent Harding yesterday nominated Maj. Gen Leonard Wood to be gov ernor general of the Philippines.
 Others nomination by the president included Irving D. Smith register of the land office at Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
FRENCH AVIATOR IS
 KILLED IN PLANE

ETAMPES. France, Sept. 23.-Cap- tain Bernard Deromante. noted French aviator and holder of the worlds speek record for ono kilometer was killed when his plane crashed.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
VIRGINIA RAPE FILMS
 WILL BE WITHDRAWN

LOS ANGELES. Sept. 23.-All first national film exchanges have been ordered to withdraw the films show ing Virginia Rappe by a meeting of 3200 exhibitors.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
SLAVE AUCTION NOT TO
 BE HELD IN NEW YORK
By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Sept 23.-Urbain Le- doux has announced. 1t is reported. a compromise with the police where by he will abandon his plans of holding a slave auction and in re turn the police are to aid him in his efforts to feed the jobless
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
POSTMASTER INDICTED [
 FOR USING U. s. FUNDS
tRy Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Sept. %. - Christian Hansen, postmaster at Kirkland, near Seattle. was indicted yesterday by the federal grand jury on charge of appropriating $2.9Oo of postoftice funds to his own use.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
RUMANIA DEMANDS
 SURRENDER OF MANK0
,By Associated Prcss)

RIGA, Sept. 23.-A Moscow wireless says a note has been dispatched from Rumania demanding the surrender of General Manko, antiBolshevik leader of Ukraine together with his follow CTS as common criminals"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
NEVADA HERMAN ON
 FLIGHT TO SIBERIA
,By Associated Press)

PRINCE RUPERT. Sept 23. C 0. Prest, Nevada airman, in the biplane Polar Bear. hopped off for WrangelI at S:3O o'clock this morning. He will make stops at Whitehorse and Daw- son. en route to Nome and Siberia.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
PRESIDENT TAXES LAST
 DEGREE IN MASONRY
OBy Associated Press)

BOSTON, Sept. 23.-President War ren c. Harding last night received the thirtyth degree in Masonry
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
CHARGE BENDER WITH MURDER
 FIR. HESLIN
CBy Associated Prcss)

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 23.-J. II. Dunlap, a private detective, swore to a warrant charging David Bender, who escaped from the Maryland peHiten- tiary. with the murder of Father Pat rick Ileslin. Bender was captured here three weeks ago after his escape from prison. where he was serving a term for the murder of policeman. For a time he shared Arbuckle's cell. Will, liam Hightower is being held at Red, wood City for the Heslin murder
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-The arrest of Davis Bender on complaint of private detective charging him with the murder of Father Heslin has moved District Attorney Frank lin of San Mateo county to believe the entire effort to mcriminate Bender is a hoax"
 Bender is said to fit the descrip- tion of small foreigner" declared to have lured Father Heslin from his home. The alleged connection of Hightower with Bender is not clear .~
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
FLOWER FUND LOW

Commander Jackson Has Not Re-
 ceived Many Donations for the
 Decorat ation of Local Soldiers Graves.
 Monday, May 16, is the last day for donations for the American Legion flower fund. Commander Harry C.. Jackson of the Eddy-Glover post in this city said today that the dona-. tions for the decoration of the graves of the fallen heroes who rest in France have been coming in very slowly. f.@ '.tf
 The American Legion headquarters has made arrangements through the Paris Post, No. l, to have the graves decorated May 30, .and if person wishes to designate any one grave, the committee in charge will accom- plish this request also. The Eddy Glover post has already subscribed its quota to the general fund, and Com mander Jackson's statement about the lack of interest comes as great sur prise to the majority of the local committee appointed to get funds. Checks for the fund may be made out to Harry c. Jackson and left at the Wentworth club in Sovereigns block, at any time Sunday. Y
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
WAR BETWEEN GERMANS AND POLES| INEVITABLE IF FORMER SEND AM
 TROOPS INTO .SUESZAN DLS7RI(
HE HAD THE KEY TO
 A FRIEND'S CELLAR But Ostrowski Owned the Booze So He Pays Fine
 of $20O and Costs.

Friday, the thirteenth of the month, was an unlucky day for Stanley Ostrowski,i who conducts a saloon on Hartford avenue, his place having been visited by Detective Sergeant W. C.. Hart and Policeman William J. Mccarthy last night with the result that he was fined s200 and costs in court this morning. He was charged as a second offender of liquor laws. A plea of guilty was entered. and served as a basis for the charges,
 The liquor which was seized and served as a basis for the charges, was found in cellar adjoining Os- trowski's place. Ostrowski had the key, however. The stuff, he told the court, was for his own use and none of it was offered for sale.
 The court was informed that Po- liceman Mccarthy had frequently witnessed the transportation of the liquor from the cellar to the cafe proper, giving indication of liquor traffic.
 Judge Scott was arrested last night by Policemen Michael Massey and Charles Johnson on charge of as- saulting Fred Markie. The trouble oc- cured on Hartford avenue. A com plaint was made to the station.
 CContnued on Twelfth Page.)
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION BACKS
 GOV. IN VETOING OPEN SUNDAY BILL
32nd Annual Conference of New Haven District Held
 At Methodist Church-150 Delegates in Attendance.

league. representing 70 Methodist churches, here assembled in annual convention in New Britain, Conn.,, on the fourteenth day of May, 1921, do hereby commend and heartily approve the action of His Excellency, the Coy ernor." '
 The following officers were chosen:
 President, Edgar w. Beckley: treas urer, Howard C. Doolittle; recording secretary, Miss Winifred Barnes; cor responding secretary, Miss Carrie Hanna; superintendent of junior league work. Mrs. Florence Chapin, superin- tendents of missionary work. Oren B. Maxim and William Hamilton: auditing committee, +. l.. Wellman, C. A. Cush- man and w. C. IIugg; executive com- mittee. District Superintendent J. w. Bell, F.. l.. Wellman and C. A. Cush- man.
 Vice presidents for the several groups were chosen. as follows: Hartford group, Oliver w. Tule; Middletown group, Clifford F. Dodge; Meriden group, Howard G. Shute; New Britain group, Merton Lamb; New Haven group, Harry Lamb; Waterbury group, Hollis Booth; Winsted group, Henry F. Newport.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
DILL'S "STILL" PUTS OWNER.N APICkLE
Police Raid John St. House Also Seize Liquors in Park St. Building.

Sergeant William C. Hart, aided by Policemen Michael Flynn, John c. Stadler' and William Mccarthy, descend ed on the home of Emil Dill at 66 John street this morning, and after a search located 'still'' in the attic of the home. From reports, things were quite lively in that vicinity. for a, time after the raid. several persons assuming a threatening attitude toward the ''stool pigeon,' responsible for the locating of the still This unpopular type of a fellow accompanied Dill and one of the officers to the police station with the .'stiIl," and at the station Din told the ..stool'' a few things in foreign tongue. Dill is being held on a charge of yiolat- ing the volstead act.
 Policeman Michael Flynn was pain fully injured while in the exercise of his duty al the John street house. He slipped between the partition in the at tic and sustained painful injuries to his back and bad wound on the leg. He was attended by physician -... <
 Following the successful descent on the Dill home, Sergeant Wm. c. Hart and policemen William Mccarthy aud John Stadler, visited the home of Joseph Lawzencita at 556 F Park street. where a still was found going in full operation. The officers seized one of the largest quantities of "hooch'' that has been taken since the police activities commenced in this city. Several large jars, and a wash boiler containing about 10 gallons in all were taken to the police station. Lawzencita was arrested and is being held for the federal off, cers on a charge of violating the Vol stead law.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14

More than 150 delegates, representing 70 Methodist congregations, are in ses- sion this afternoon at the Trinity Meth odist church at the thirty-second an- nual convention of the New Haven District Epworth league. Practically entire staff of officers was reelected, including Merton Lamb. vice president of the New Britain district.
 Rev. John l.. Davis opened the con- vention this morning at 9 o'clock with prayer. A business session and elec- tion of officers followed, after which the delegates were entertained at the South church by an organ recital by Joseph C. Beebe. Dinner was served at noon in the basement of the Trinity church.
 This afternoons session consisted of a business gathering for the reading of reports and transacting business of the league. The convention went on Record as favoring the action of Gov Lake in vetoing the. Sunday sports bill. The following resolutions were adopted:
 Whereas His Excellency, Gov. Lake, has vetoed the bill Iegalizing pro- fessional sports on the Sabbath,
 Be it resolved that the young people of the New Haven District Epworth
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
WELL KNOWN CIVIL
 WAR VETERAN DIES
Daniel TaIIcott of Glastonbury Was
 Member of 18th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry

rN '.. o~~' :. -.. -.rs Hartford, May 14.-Daniel Tallcott of Glastonbury, one of the best known civil war veterans in Hartford county, a member of the Lincoln Wide Awakes and in his youth and up to middle" age renowned locally as an athlete, died to- day at the Hartford hospital.
 He was born in Glastonbury on Christmas Day, 1883, a member of Glastonbury famous Tallcott family. The family lived in the old Tallcott house, built in 1725, which stood until seven years ago. The first wall paper ever brought from England for use in this country was placed on the walls of the Tallcott house in 1731, where it remained until the house was torn down. .
 MT. Talcott served in Company G, 25th c. V. in the civil war and was in practically all its engagements. In his youth he followed the sea, mostly coastwise. He was a veteran free Mason, receiving his first degree in camp just before his regiment went south. He was a member of the Masonic Veteran association of Connec- ticut; of D. C. Roman post, G.. A. R., of Hartford, and the Putnam Phalanx. He played baseball when past 50 years. In his later years Mir. Tallcott had en- gagged in farming. He was deputy sheriff for. loflg period and many years tax collector and a constable in Glas- tonDury. e. . aa.,
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
PAONESSA IS CHAIRMAN

City Official Heads Committee on Re-
 ception to Ricci, Soon to Visit this
 City.
 Alderman Angelo M. Paonessa has been named chairman and J. Chio- do, secretary, of a committee repre- senting the United Italian societies of the city to arrange for a reception to Ambassador Rolandi Ricci. Other m ember of the reception committee are: E. M. DiNonno, John Di Nonno, Peter Suzio, pr. A. L. Avitable. N. Iaraia, Paul Dolce, Mrs. Mary Dolce, and Mrs. Anna Gianotti.
 A meeting of the Italian societies will be held next Tuesday evening at the Burritt school at which time an- nouncement will be made of the ap- pointment of a committee of 40 citi- zens to arrange for huge reception and celebration. Assurance has been given that the Chamber of Commerce will cooperate in receiving the ann bassador from Italy to the United States.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
MAY BE FUNERAL FUNDS
Sums of Money Found in Safe By Charity superintcndcnt's omce By Supt. Cowiishaw.

Several packages containing money in small amounts have been found in . safe at the office of Charity Super intended that the money be put are not Hall. The purposes to which it was itended that the money be put are not known. It is believed, however. that the money was placed in the safe by some former superintendent of the department at the request of persons about to be committed to the Town Farm. to be later used in connection with their burial There are about half n dozen, of these packages. one of which contains a number of gold pieces.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
NSUCCESSFULATTElMPTTO
 FORCZBLY LLBERATE RLSH
 PRISONER FROM MOUNT JOY
HERALD CHECKING UP
 ON STACKER SUSPECTS
List Published Tuesday - One Case of Possible Mis-
 take Discovered Friday.

The list of slackers for tho local board, Division i, of New Britain, is in the hands of the reportoriaf staff of The Herald. and a corps of report CTS Is trying to check up on the names before the list is published next Tues
 day. The list is issued from head duhrters of the First Army Corps Area at Boston. Major General David c. Shanks, commanding. The Herald is now working with the local police. members of the draft board, the American Legion. and is leaving no stone unturned to check up on the list. The reporters are going to the last known address of the men on the list in order that the men might have aII the chance in the world to straighten out as far as is possible, the list.
 One of the reports of the investi- Eation conducted so far has the mark of lack Of information to say the least It is a case of two Assyrians who left in 1917 for Assyria, ars, 1t is claimed. by relatives that, these two men joined the English army soon after arriving in the Near East.
 The other calls at addresses so far have failed to uncover anything sensa- tiohaI. If the list contains any names when it Is published which it can be proven that the men were In the serv- fec. The Herald will he only too pleased to take up their side of the argument for the purpose of the list fs to get the true fncts on war rec ords before the public.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
h Feiners, Using Arm lar, Almost Succeed In |escuing Arthur Griffith
 his Morning
Frnor of Prison Bound hd Gagged, Captive is
 ld But Suspicious Sen- |y Polls Plot-Conspira- |rs Escape.

Ibiin. May t4.-(By the Asso- D Press) An unsuccessful at- was made this morning to res Arthur Griffith. founder of the |@Jrein orEanizauon, from his bemcnt in Mount Joy prson. |,armored car which had recently captured. was used by the re- kans in tho attempt to rescue |h. Prison Governor Bound. han in an officers uniform Ed at the prison gates. which d to admit the passage Of the nd he and his supposed soldier hnions in the motor drove Int to the governors onice'
 the governor and his deputy bound and gagged.
 Grinlth Released.
 sitors proceeded to release
 and others of the prisoners kerc returning to their car they encountered party of nries. neccssitateG change Of on tho raiders' part. Mcan- n sentry at CT elevated point
 prison became suspicious and n shot.
 Prisoners Deserted. Y,hearing this tho raiders de- 1d without the prisoners. but khe nrmorcd cur. which later Hound abandoned.
 car used by the Sim Feiners
 attempted rescue is reported Nc been captured this morning n surpriHe nttack in which two
 soldier occupants Of the car wounded. Tho Sim Fctners disKuised themselves as mem |of the crown forces and pro- b Co Mount Joy prison.
 Ff-rce Fight Ensucs.i
 military followed the car
 it sped from the prison after biIurc of the coup. and a nerce Rnsued. The casualties had not Reported up to mid-afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Joseph Lamb Suddenly
 Stricken, Operated On

Joseph Lamb, vice president at the I4anders, Frary & Clark factory, was taken with an attack of appendicitis early this morning and was rushed to the hospital where he was operated upon at n. m. by pr. Clifton M. Cooley of this city and pr. Lampson of Hartford, assisted by pr. Joseph Draper, house physician at the hospital. Mir. Lambs condition was favorable this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Warships
 - Arrive In New York

E York. May 1.-The battleships |cticut. South Carolina and Mich brrivcd today from Chesapeake |nd joined tho 70 destroyers anchored here earlier in tlie after a practice cruise In
 5rn waters. Tho bluejackets will |en IS days shore leave.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Opinion In French Official Circles Is That F11 Could Not Remain Neutral Under Those Cond1 --Briand Declares He Unaiserably Opposes n Military Operations In Contested Territory
WATER BOARD HAS
 $l37,932 BALANCE Is $1,S1S Increase Over Last Year-Other Commissions
 File Their Statements.

The balance on hand in the water de- partment, according to report com piled by Clerk Frank J. OBI.ien and submitted to Mayor O. F. Curtis, is S137 ,932. 93, which is an increase over last year of $1 ,S1S.S3. The eXpendi- lures for the year were $l9O. .62S.15 and the receipts, $32S, ,556.O7.
 The receipts are itemized as follows Balance, $136, ,l14.1O: water rents, $1S2, ,915.49 material and labor, S5, 523. .02; damage to hydrants, S224.57 rebate on freight and insurance, $34S.91; rent and taxes, $247. .16; sale of hay, wood, fruit, fuel and rentals at Burlington, $1 ,524.79; sale