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New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
LANDRU CONTRADICTED
Witnesses Testify Today That French ,"BIucbeard Did Live With Woman Despite His Denial.

Versailles, Nov. 21-(By the Asso- ciated. Press) The. dramtic. an nouncement by Henri Landru last week that one of the ten women for whose murder he is on trial here lived at a Paris hotel six months after her alleged murder today proved to be a boomerang.
 The prosecution, at the opening of the third week of the trial of the "blueheard Of Ga,nhNir'h said a police investigation had shown that Mms. Heon the alleged victim in question, had never lived at the address Lan- dru gave, butthat instead they had found a witness to contradict I.an- dru's testimony.
 This witness appeared today and testified that Mme. Heon had lived with Landru at one of his numerous apartments, where the prisoner pre- viously had testified she never had been. The witness also contradicted Landru's assertion that another of his alleged victims Mme. Guillin had been seen alive after the date when the prosecution alleges she was murdered.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21

Lakeville, Conn, Nov. Z1.-EXplos- ion of a gasoline tank attached to hot water heater caused Q fire which destroyed f g@'a3a of Il " Erin ton today The total loss probably will be S30,000.
 MT. Brinton had fitted up an auto mobile bus as living quarters for him. self and family in preparation for q trip next month to Florida for the winter. This bus had a hot water heater as part of the equipment. To test the heater MT. Brinton had made a connection with the supply tank. He was in his office and heard a cracking noise which was followed by
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
Fey Provost Is Called
 In ArbuckIe Case Today

San Francisco. Nov. 21.-Hey Pro vost, one of the prosecutions princi- pal witnesses was called as the first occupant of the stand at the resump- ton today of the manslaughter trial of Roscoe C. CFatty) Arhuckle. Miss Provost attended the Hotel st, Francis party in September at which Arbuckle is alleged to have inflicted injuries which caused the death Of Virginia Rappe, motion picture actress, Miss Provost has been quoted as saying that Miss Rappe, in the presence of the comedian, uttered the words 'Arbuc- kle hurt me"
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
New Britain Man Is
 In Meriden Police Court

Frank r. Mus2ynski, 26 years old of 226 High street, was arraigned in the Merlden police court this morning on a charge of reckless driving, if being alleged that he drove past a traffic officer after being signalled to stop. His case was noled on payment of S20 and costs.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
Fifty S20 Gold Pieces
 Given as Wedding Gift

New Haven, Nov. 21.--l1. E. ReGan, of the New Haven and New London division of the N. r., N. IT and H. R. R. and Miss Anne s. Keenan who has been prlVate socTe- tary to General Manager C. l" Bardo were married at St. Mary's church this morning. The gift of the men of the divisions to the bridegroom was a purse of $1,000 in twenty dol lar gold nieCeS.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
WILL CLEAN UP DEPOT
Building Commissions Complaint is Acted Upon by Superintendent of Health Department,

As a result of the building commits sion's charges of insanitation at the local depot of the New Haven road, officials of the health department have secured a promise of the rail- road officials to better conditions about the passenger station, An agreement has been reached whereby the place will be cleaned out twice daily.
 The building commission complain cd that the place was so insanitary as to jeopardize health. Their report was given over to pr. Griswold act ing superintendent of the health de- partment at the time, and was pass ed on to Dr. Fred Lee, the present head of the department.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
MASS. ATTY. GEN.
 MAKES CHARGES
Declares Boston Prosecutor Should Be Removed From Office
CLAIMS IMPROPER CONDUCT
Campaign Speech Is Basis of Accusa- tion-State officials Displeased With Way Cases Are Prosecuted in Crim- inal Court.

Boston, Nov, 2l, -- A campaign speech by Dist. Attorney Joseph c. Pelletier as candidate for mayor was the basis of new charges against him filed with the supreme court today by Attorney Gen, J. Weston Allen. The attorney general had previously applied for his removal from office on grounds of his conduct
 A purported extract from speech by the district attorney which was called to the attention of the court by Attorney General Allen several days ago was cited again formally.
 Alleged Statement
 Pelletier is alleged to have said:
 There is a dirty loWdown propa- ganda going through the city that am going to resign, Tell the man who tells you that he Is wrong. If he per- sists. tell him he Is a liar. Back 1t ND and I will mol pros your case"
 The attorney general in an aftida- vit that accompanied todays petition said again that estigation revealed a condition of affairs relating to the prosecution of criminal cases in Suf- folk county which he considered in ilnical to the public interest.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
Opinion Is That She Also Tried To Cremate Body Before Taking Own Life By Hanging
Owing to Mystery Sur rounding the Grewsome Tragedy, State Police Are Called in to Investigate.

East Haddam, Conn, Nov, 21.- Mrs. John Svoboda who was found hanging from a baluStrade in her home yesterday while the body of her husband was in the kitchen, probably killed the latter and then hanged her self, in the opinion of Medical Exam iner Dr. M. w. Plumstead, given to- day.
 Thinks It Was Murder.
 He said that after careful examina- ton of the bodies and the premises he inclined to believe that the woman shot her husband directly through the forehead, the bullet leaving the head and breaking through a window. Then apparently she poured kerosene oil over her husbands legs as the body rested against the kitchen table and set fire which she later put out. The legs had been very badly burned and there was evidence the doctor said, which showed the flames were extinguished as the fire did not spread.
 Hangs Herself.
 Mrs Svoboda apparently then went upstairs and hanged herself with rope which she had attached to the balustrade.
 Dr. Plumstead said he fixed the time of the deaths as Saturday morn ing, for there was mail matter in the letter box which was delivered Satur- day The couple were accustomed to go to the mail box as soon as the carrier left any mail. Mrs. Svodoba, the doctor said had been mentally de- ranged for some time owing to gen. eral nervous breakdown.
 Pinnell Called in.
 Dr. Plumstead said he had asked State Police Officer Arthur M. Pin- nell to examine the premises for such additiorn', evidence ! ,.. n'sIl, oe found. He had arrived at his own opinions after a study of conditions.
 Coroner stephen B. Davis an- nounced that he would hold an in- quest either Friday or Saturday and meantime information about the fam ily affairs would be obtained.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21

New Haven, Nov. 21.-Rev. Will liam c. Prentss, who has been pas tor of the Grand Avenue Congrega- tional church here for eight years yesterday had his letter of resigna- tion read saying that he was to take the pulpit of the First Congregational church in Plainfield. He desires to relinquish his duties here December 31.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
KILLED BY TROLLEY CAR
Montyille Man, Over 70 Years of Age, Meets Death While Going to Work This Morning.

Montville, Conn.,, Nov. 21.-Charles Forsyth, over 70 years of age, was struck by a car of the Connecticut Go. on Fletcher's Hill today and died shortly after from his injuries. He was on his way to work in the un- casville Mfg. Companys mill, accoln- panied by a son. It is believed that as an automobile and a trolley car were converging toward the place where Forsyth was walking lie eX- pected to let the machine pass and then step out of the way of the troll lev. But he was struck by the lat ter before the machine reached him. Two sons and two daughters survive.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
SILK MILLS CONSOLIDATE
NonotuCk Co. and Brainard and Armstrong To Become Part of S3,25O,OOO Corporation.

Springfield, Mass, Nov. 21-The Nonotuck Silk Co. which operates the Cortcelli Silk Mills in Florence, Leeds and Haydenville announced today that the names of the concern had been soidated with the Corticello Silk Co. changed to the Corticeli Silk Co. and that effective December 31( the Brainard and Armstrong Co. of New London Conn. would be con- colidated with the Corticelli Silk Co.,. The capital stock will be S3,250, ,0OO The stockholders of the two concerns are the same.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
IuSDREDS HOMELESS AFTER
 CLOUDBURSTS IN ITALY

Messina, Sicily, Nov, 21.-(By As sociated Press. .)-Cloudbursts have devastated the whole countryside in the region of this city entire villages being swept by the floods and the lines of communication broken. Hun dreds of persons are @homeless and several are reported dead.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
BURKE-C0CHRANE
Fire Department Master Mechanic and Columbia Street Young woman Will Wed Tomorrow.

Miss Margaret Cochrane, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James Cochrane, of No. 73 Columbia street, and Edward G. Burke, master mechanic for the fire department, will be mar ried tomorrow morning at o'clock at the rectory of St. Marys church by Rev. John T. Winters, pastor.
 The couple will be attended by Miss Jean Cochrane, a sister of the bride, as maid of Igor, and Thono's ,..lrke, brother of tA, groonl, as pest man.
 Following a wedding trip to Wash ington. D. C., MT. and Mrs. Burke vii, live at 720 Arch street. They will be at home after January l. 1922.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
BRING ACTION
Horace Greenfield Named Defendant in Suit Brought by Joe Yeamans as Result of Auto Accident.

Horace Greenfield has been named a defendant in a suit brought against him by John Yeamans for $500 as the result of an automobile accident alleged to have occurred on Septem- Der IS. Eeamans, in his suit declares that the defendant due to negligence and carelessness, ran into him on West Main street causing damage to his car which he seeks to recover The writ was issued by Attorney Dav i'd L. Nair and served by Constable J. w. Manning.
 Leo Fletcher has sued Joseph Bus hell for $500 on alleged non payment of a note due. Attorney David l.. Nair drew the writ which was serv- ed by Constable J. w. Manning It is returnable the first Monday in the December term of the court of com mon pleas.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
LOOK AFTER SOLDIERS.

In addition to taking care of eight poor families for Thanksgiving din- ners, the Gihs' club of Landers, Frary and Clark has arranged to pro- vide smokes and candy on that day to five disabled soldiers In nearby hospitals.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
CONN co. LOSES MONEY
This is Claim Made After First Week of Five Cent Car Fare in NorwallS. Test Is For 90 Days.

Hartford, Nov. 21.-The Connecti- cut Co. has sent a report to the pub lie utilities commission on the opera tion of the five cent trolley fare in Norwalk for the first week in which the reduction was in force there. It is to the effect that the company ran cars at loss in spite of three thous- and increase in passengers.
 The test Is for 90 days.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
FRANCE PROPOSES 70 REDUCE HER ARMY 70 HALF IZy FORMER POWER,
 BRAND TELLS WORLD CONFERENCE
ENGLAND VIRTUALLY PLEDGES TO
 AID FRANCE IF SHE IS ATTACKED
Balfour Head of British Delegation Promises Aid "in the Face of the Lust For Dominion"

Washington, Nov. 21,-(By Associ- ated Press.)-Speaking for Great Britain and in reply to Premier Bri- and at the arms conference today, Arthur James Balfour, heading the British delegation, practically pledg- ed the support of Great Britain to France 'in the face of the lust for dominion"
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
WED IN NEW HAVEN
Two Local Couples United in Marriage at Elm City - Return Certificates Are Filed.

The city clerk has received copies of two marriage licenses issued at New Haven last month in which the contracting parties were local persons.
 John Rapponetti, a chauffeur, aged 2S, and Miss Pearl F.. Matulis. aged 21, were wed october IS, by c. l.. Bradley a justice of the peace.
 Joseph Negro, a carpenter, aged 27, and Miss Aurelia Callegari, aged IT, married october IT, by Rev. o. L. Quigla.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
Hay and Grain Freight
 Rates Cut 16 Per Cent.

Washington, Nov. 21.-A positive order was issued by the interstate commerce commission today requiring railroads to put the approximately 1G per cent. decrease in hay and grain rates into effect on or before next December 27.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
Ex-REPRESENTATIVE DIES.

Milford, Conn, Nov. 21,-James A. Perry, who was a member of the house of representatives from this town in 1905 and 1907, died yesterday at the home of his brother-in-law Captain w A. Lewis. MT. Perry was a native of Westport, 66 years old and a resident here 40 years.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
JaDs For Small Army.

Washington, Nov. 21. (By Associat- ed Press)-Japan wants only such an army, Baron kato of the Japanese delegation told the arms conference, as was absolutely necessary for purely defensive purposes necessitat- ed by the Far Eastern situation"
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
POPE GRA7XF1ED AT WASHINGTON
 CONFERENCE, HOPES 1T SUCCEEDS
SPOONER WILL FILED
Temperance Unions Deceased Sccre- tary Leaves All to Widow, Mary SDoOner of Kensington.

By the terms of the late Henry H. Spooner's will which was offered today for probate, the entire estate is left to the widow, Mary A. Spooner of Kensington. She is named as ad- ministratrix and a request is made that no bond be required of her.
 The will was drawn in Hartford June 16, 1916.
 The late MT. Spooner drawee of the document, was secretary of the Connecticut Temperance union for several years and was one of the pion- eers in the dry" movement in this state.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
FEDERAL AGENTS
 ARE SUSPICIOUS
Think Porto RiCan ConSpiratorS
 Set Fire to Steamship
IN PLOT TO KILL RELY
Nationalists, Before Boat Sailed, Took Part in Boisterous Manifestation Against Governor General of Is- land.

New York, Nov, 21.-Searching in- vestigation was begun today by fed eral agents of a mysterious fire dis covered in the hold of the steamship Tanamo, immediately below the state room of Governor E. Mont Reilly of Porto Rico, shortly after the liner sailed from San Juan.
 Probably Incendiary.
 Governor Kelly refused to com ment on the fire, but a member of his party expressed the belief which he said was shared by the captain of the vessel, that it has been set as the re- suit of q plot against the governor by sympathizers of the. nationalist party.
 It was pointed out that Governor ening letters both before he sailed to take up his duties as governor and since his arrival in Porto Rico.
 Kelly Discovers Fire.
 The fire in the hold of the Tanamo was discovered last Tuesday by Gov ernor Kelly himself, but it was not until Thursday that it became alarm ing.
 Water pumped into the hold in an effort to quench it, caused the vessel to list heavily and Captain Herbert Hudson ordered the lifeboats swung out on their davits ready to launch.
 Passengers Terror Stricken
 Most of the 20 passengers on board were terror stricken as they were con-
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New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
Italy Plans Reduction.

Washington, Nov. q. (By Associat- ed Press) schanzer, heading the Italian delegation, told the arms conference today that although Italy thought 100000 men just quota for her army, plans were being made for further reduction.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
FIRST CHURCH FOOD SALE.

From until o'clock tomorrow afternoon the Women's society of the First church will hold a food sale at the church parlors, the proceeds to go to the fund being raised to carry on home missionary work.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Nov. 21.-ForcCast for New Britain and vicinity: Unsettled. probably occasional rains tonight and Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-21

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New Britain herald., 1921-11-21
ELM CITY PASTOR RESIGNS.

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25
CARDINAL GIBBONS AN OUT.
STANDING FIGURE.

The late Cardinal Gibbons Of the Ro-
man Catholic church occupied a place
of more than churchly Importance in
the United States. A representative
Of the Vatican in the United States, he
did not conhne his attentions TO church
work alone and, although barred by
his position from active participation
in the public life of the country, he
was one of the outstanding figures Of
the time in American affairs. Cardinal
Gibbons was intensely American in his
thoughts and in his acts; his devotion
TO his native land was most pro.
nounced. He had broad human sym.
pathies and was a keen student OF
conditions in his country and in the
world at large. Cardinal Gibbons in
huence extended far beyond the Dor.
ders Of his own church and his coun.
sel was sought in a wide range Of &C.
Invites. Cardinal Gibbons counsel was
almost invariably directed on the side
Of conservatism and he was not easily
swsyed BY the uncertain innovations
Of life. He stood a. a sort Of rock in 4
sea Of shifting sand. Those qualitie.
made Cardinal Gibbons stand out a. =
foremost citizen Of the United States
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

very matter-of fact and of such mani
fest r~easonableness that they deserve
to be given the most careful considera-
ton. Briefly stated, the ways for
bringing Vermont back into her W
are: Q) appraisal OF what each town
can do; (2l study of transportation to
assure of prompt market; t3) a clear
plan for marketing; "a use OF AXE
Champlain as a commercial advantage,
not merely as a summer resort; To-
intoxicating, in the public schools, a
sense of moral obligation TO Vermont;
(6) actual work in providing oPportu-
mites in each town for the young and
old; ca system Of individual advice to
farmers; 81 take advantage OF the big
city markets at u very door 90 put
modern conveniences in u farm
homes; Q0) encourage household in
dustries; 40 systematic effort TO get
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25
The Maid of Honor
All Different

If YOU like something different, this is 1t. Just
think. a big box 0 chocolates and no two pieces
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

Vermonters to return and to encour-
age choice foreign immigrationi az
talk up Vermont's' conditions and then
pass laws.
1t is an ambitious program but not
too ambitious if Vermont is really in
earnest about getting out of the slough
into which she has fallen, or has been
falling for a great many years. There
are many of the features Mr.. Rossiter
mentions that at once commend them
selves as very practicable. What the
state needs to put these methods into
effect is a competent and energetic
leadership, together, of course, with an
enthusiastic cooperation. 1t is a pro.
gram on which all of US can and should
unite.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

The government of Holland is said
to be considerably stirred up because
the ex-kaiser, while enjoying the hos.
pitality of that country, engaged in the
writing and publishing of a book deal
ing with political matters. Holland
may yet find that the guest it is en-.
tertaining is not altogether a very
good asset for the country, despite the
eagerness with which Holland vel.
coined the ex-kaiser when he fed from
revolution-t torn Germany.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25
THr RENFDY FoR vERNoNr

W. : Rossiter, statistician of the
United States government. the man
who some wears ago prepared the Ros.
sitter report on Vermont. has recently
outlined in q talk IN 81 Albans soms
q the thing which Vermont needs 10
Do in order @ cheek the downward
trend 81 hfr population, uhile az ths
sans time outlininE same Of the rsa-
.ans shy the younE people leave Yer.
non IL Rcstitfss statements arS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

A Massachusetts, church of the Uni
versalist denomination has inserted a
want advertisement for a minister in
a Boston newspaper. Why not! If
you want most anything else you in
sert a want advertisement and you
generally get what you are after. The
classified advertisement column is one
of the greatest mediums for a get-to-
gether between buyer and seller of
covered. The Massachusetts church has
started an innovation but is likely to
have many imitators among those
churches which seek quick action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

The so-oalled Americans who almost
captured Grover c. Bergdoll, American
draft evsder, in a German town were
given a stiff dose of punishment from
a German court. The sentence was dis
counted at the start of the trial; in
fact, nothing else was expected from
the German court,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

The new Sunday bill in Vermont
does not say anything about the pay
of caddies who chase the balls sent
hurting by the golfers on a Sunday.
So there is doubt whether the caddies
come under the designation of com
mercialized sport or not.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

If Vermont could only set the hedg-
hogs and rattlesnakes to fighting each
other, the clash would save Vermont a
pretty penny in bounties and in time
spent by the legislators in biennial dis
cussions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

Japan is said to desire TO see the
United States disarm first before she
(Japan) consents to such a program.
That seems to be another case Of
"heads | win, tails you lose" Japa-
nese diplomacy is hard to follow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

The new uprising in Germany is
timed just right to have its support
ing effect on the refusal of the Ger
mar government to pay reparations
demanded by the allies. Whether it is
truthful to say that the uprising was
fomented purposely to carry that eff.
feet remains as yet a matter of doubt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

The production of coal in the mines
of the United States increased IS per
cent during the year 1920. A similar
production in 1921, or possibly another
increase, seems to be warranted By the
conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

Germany seems to have a timelock
on her uprising; at a given time the
door unlocks and at a given time the
door locks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

The packing industry has set the
pace for industrial peace and the ma
tion's comeback.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-25

take time enough to buy just what
you want"
This week we want to get hand-in-
glove with every man who wants to
give his hands a treat.
Capeskin gloves in gray and tan;
prices, $3.50 to $500.
Also Silk and Lisle.
AND
In neckwear for business or dress-We
have the newest that can be found
from Coast to Coast-our New York
Resident Buyer gives you the advan-
tages of a New York store.
Bring in your eyes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-22
wANrED-MALE HELP.

EXPERIENCED GARMENT PRESSER.
Apply Topeka Laundry Co.
Second and Quincy.