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New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
FRANCE FEELS SAFE.

Paris, Ook 7.-France is insured payments and Germany il. given a means, to avoid possible bankruptcy through the agreement signed yesterday at Wiesbaden by Lous Loucheur, French minister of liberated regions, and pr. Wa1ter Rathenau, German minister of recon struction. The agreement is regard ed here as of extreme importance and will permit Germany to pay the equivalent of 1000, 900, ,00o gold marks
 the next five years. First reports indicated the agreement would run out xhx:ee years, but it is found upon exaqei1ation of the pact that it does n0 @seire nbefore May 1, 1926.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
CHmDREN's BOOK WEEK.

Extensive plans are on foot :n the children's department of the: New Britain library to observe the third annual "Children's Book Week" 13~ to 19. inclusive. This is a week which is observed all over the country by libraries, Boys clubs, Boy Scouts, churches, Y. M. c. A. and Y w.. c. A. as we'll as the lead ing book stores every November. The idea is to, teach the parents the. best books to buy for Christmas gifts for children and ito encourage in the children desire for the best lftera' ture.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
SUCCEEDS FATHER CASEY.
Very Rev. William D. Noon Now Head
 of Providence College.

Providence, R. l., Oct. 7.-The Very Rev. William D. Noon, o. P. s. I. M, has been appointed president of Providence college to succeed Father Albert Casey, resigned because of ill health.
 Father Noon is we'll known in Catholic educational circles, having held a number of chairs in colleges in this country and tor time in the Philippines.
 He has been honored by the Do minican order with the degree of master in sacred theology. distinc- ton granted to few.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
National COlOrs Barred
 In State Boxing Bouts

New Haven Oct "A ruling by tine new state boxing commission pro- vides that the national colors may not be used for decorative purposes bJ' draping on the ring. Contestants will not be permitted to wear white trunks and refreshments may not be serfed in glass bottles or containers at box ing meets.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
OIL. JUMPS AGAIN.
Another Twenty five Cents Barrel
 Added in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, Oct. 7.-Another 25: cents a barrel was, added to the sprincipal grades of crude oil quoted in the Pittsburgh market today when the purchasing agencies announced buying rates as follows:
 Penna crude, $3; Corning, $1.90; Cabel, $1.86; Somerset, $1.65; Som- erset Light, $1.90. Ragland remained unchanged at S5 cents.
 It is the second advance in crude this week.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
BRISTOL BOY ELECTED

Midd1etown, Oct. I'll. G. Foster of Bristol, Conn.,, was elected captain of the Wesleyan cross country team today. This sport is now classed as major one here. Foster won his letter on the track two years ago and is a senior.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
GOVERNORS SUPPORT MOVE.
Lake of Connecticut Anxious to Hay
 Newport Keep Station.

Providence, Oct. 7.-Governors Cox of Massachusetts; Lake of Conn.,, and Hartness of Vermont today assured Governor Sans Souci of their undivid- Cd support in his fight to prevent the transfer of the Newport naval station to Hampton Roads.
 It is probable that Governor Sans Souci said today that the appropfia- lions committee of congress will be requested to attend a conference of the New England governors at the Newport station shortly so that the subject can be effectively considered.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
BRITISH DELEGATION
Lloyd George Will Head Those Who
 Are to Confer With Irish,

Lloyd George Will Head Those Who
 Are to Confer With Irish.
 London Oct. (By Associated Press. 1.-The personnel of the English delegation to the conference with Irish leaders here next Tuesday was officially announced today as fol- lows
 Premier Lloyd George, Lord Bir- kenhead, the lord high chancellor; Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief secre- tary for Ireland; Austen Chamber lain. government leader in the house of commons, Sir Laming Worthing- ton, Evans, secretary aof war, and Winston Spencer Churchill, secretary for the colonies. Attorney General Stewart will be member of the conference whenever constitutional questions arise.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
SPECIALIZE ON HATS.

Shanghai, Oct. 7.-Loss of hats from several stores and private homes in the French section, has resulted in the ar rest of coolie who refuses to give his name. Magistrate Loh sentenced him to three months in jail.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
PROTESTS TARIFF
Faculty Of Smith College Files Peti- ton Against Duties on Text Books and Instrufnents.

Northampton, Mass, Oct. '. = The faculty of Smith college today for warded to Speaker Gillett of the house of reHesentatives 8 resolution of pro- test against the provisions of the Ford ney bill which would impose addition al duties on books and scientific in struments.
 Tho resolution said
 f''The scientific and educational pro- gress of the country had been great ly hanpered during these last years by the general rise in prices and the result of the proposed duties in in- creasing by a large percentage the cost of the tools of scholarship, will increase very seriously tho hardshipa of the professions of teaching and re- reSea rch."
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
DECISION RESERVED.

2 Decision was reserved in the case of B. Berson against A. Zevin for $500 damage alleged done to a tene- ment occupied by the defendant on Dwight street. which is owned by the plaintiff, which was heard by Judge B. w. filling in the city court yesterday afternoon. Lawyer M. A. Sexton appeared for Berson and Judge B. F. Hungerford represented the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
sCRIGGINs BACK IN LINEUP

Middletown, Oct. 7.-Edward Scrig- gins, right tackle on the Wesleyan football team, declared ineligible to play against Stevens last week, was made eligible for the team by the faculty today He is drop kicker,
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
. SHOOTING RANGE.
shutsk Meadow Club Liggett Traps
 q for Clay Pigeons.

The Shuttle Meadow club has in stalled one of the latest model Lig- gett traps for clay pigeon shooting just west of the third tee.
 Shoots will be held Saturday after moons at 2:3o o'clock.
 Shells for 1z-16-20 gauge gur1s may be purchased on the grounds.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
DOoLITTLE IGNORED.

John E. Doolittle of New Britain has been appointed associate editor of the Transit. the annual publica- tion of the junior class of the Rens- selaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the direc- tors of the New Britain Welfare as- sociation will be held at 8 o'clock next Wednesday evening at the Gen. ter street headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
DIES IN OLD HOME.

Torrington, Oct. 7.-Norman Catlin, for the past 50 years a resident of Lincoln, Neb., who came east re- gently for a visit, died early today in {. he house in Harwinton in which he ! vas born "A years ago.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
Deaths and Funerals
HOgoth Degerneizyan.

Hogoth Degerneizyan, aged 30 years, died yesterday at thel state sana atorium at Newington Burial will take place tomorrow. Services will be held at o'clock in the Bog lowski undertaking parlors and in the chapel at Fairview cemetery. h. torment will be in Fairview scem etery.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
GOING TO KANSAS CITY
Seven People Have Announced Inten-
 ton of Attending. Convention,

UIUH OI ACCcnu11lSs -COnVCnttOn.
 Secretary Clifford He4berg has an- nounced the tenative list of people from New Britain who will attend the National Convention of the Am erican Legion at Kansas City, Oc- stober 31 and November 1 and 3. Sec retary Hellberg lis an alternate for the first district and Robert C. Vance is an alternate. at\ large, both being elected at the State Legion conven- ton in New Haven. MT. and Mrs. Arthur Petts, Mrs Harold Dyson. md Fred ,Steiman will also attend.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

ent Metal Weather Strips. Keep out all cold draft-saves coal. Try them. 419 Main St. Phone 1873. e 10-7-1dx
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
FATTY ARBuCKLE ARRESTED.

San Francisco, Oct. 7.-Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle was arrested today on a federal warrant charged with unlawful acquisition and consumption of liquor.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07

CLOTHESLINE THIEVES ACTIvE Philip Weinberg of 27 Dewey street. reported to the police this morning. that three bed sheets and 2 pillow cases had been stolen from ! clothesline in his yard last night.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
TEN HURT IN WRECK
New Haven Road Trains Crash in Head-On Collision in Fog Near Bridgcwater, Mass.

Bridgewater, Mass, Oct. Ten persons. two of them passengers were injured when two New Haven rail- road trains met in head-on collision in a fog today at the Westdale sta tion Both engines were derai1ed, blocking traffic on the CapeAGod Hne.
 The most seriously hurt were John Cristie. of South Braintree, sfirenhR n, who sustained a broken collarbohe, and Jehn Pendergast of Bridgewater, a passenger. who was badly cut and bruised.
 The accident occurred at june tion point when, 2 train from Boston turning, off the main line onto the Whitman branch was struck by a Boston bound train on the main line.
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07

Frenchman has invented a means of using the leaves and hbrous stems of banana plants as a substitute sor flax sNs .-e3fa y "
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07
ARBUCKLE CASE OCT. 13.
This Is Day Set for Him to Plead t
 Manslaughter Charge.

San Francisco, Oct. 7.-Roscoe c. (Fatty) Arbuckle was arraigned in superior court today on charge of manslaughter growing out of the death of Miss Virginia Rappe. Octo- Der 13 was set aside as the date for pleading Arbuckle's attorney c. H. Brennan of San Francisco and Milton T. Cohen of Los Angeles saying they wished to consult with other coun- sell
New Britain herald., 1921-10-07

The original shilling was deeply in dented with a cross to permit of its being broken into four parts.
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
[AMONC MUSICIANS
DICK ROOT TO PANAMA.

The Panama Canal is tired Of Jazz ="
At least that is the inference. since
the Panama Canal government has
asked Miss Dick Root. OF this city.
correspondent of Musical Courier and
manager OF concerts. to bring a party
of young artists to the Canal Zone
who will supply the demand for bett a.
music and better drama. They have
been supplied in the past with enter
tainment of the vaudeville variety.
and this request for good music means
a stride forward that has the addi-
tionai merit of receiving government
support.
Miss Root and her party left Wash
ington yesterday for New York. and
will sail on the S. S. Colon for Cristo-
bal, Canal Zone, Friday. She takes
with her an "All-American Sextet.'
composed of Gertrude Tyrrell. pianist.
who has won the praise of and has
studied with Harold Bauer; Pearl
Brice, violinist. of Milwaukee, who
has appeared successfully with the
Chicago Orchestra; Katherine Foss,
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
DoBNANYI, HUNGARIAN PIANIST

Emo Dohnanyi. the Hungarian
composer-pianist, who made such an
impression when he was heard here
recently as soloist with the Boston
Symphony Orchestra, will be well
coined at his first appearance in a
piano recital, with Eleanor Brook,
coloratura soprano, as assisting artist
on Wednesday evening, April 9. at the
First Congregational Church.
Dohnanyi will be remembered by
piano enthusiasts of an earlier age.
Twenty-Five years ago he was ranked
as "boy prodigy" and won a signal
success on his irst American tour.
He has since won added glories in
the major European capitals, both in
the departments of virtuosity as a
pianist composition. orchestration
and conducting. Much OF his work
has already been published, including
concertos. sonatas, and other forms
for the piano. violin and cello num-
bers, I'm addition to two complete sym
phonies, and a miscellaneous sheaf
of arrangements for string quartet
and other intimate music.
Eleanor Brook was heard here in
joint recital with Bonci. She has
youth. Is lovely, gracious and win
ming. and has very high colorsturs
voice OF beautiful quality and smooth
ness.
Tickets may be had at The Arthur
Jordan Piano Company and at the of
ice of the First Congregational
Church. Tenth and G streets north
west
The Washington times., 1921-03-31

soprano, daughter of Congressman
Foss and a young singer of much
promise; Adele Strohmeyer. mezzo-
soprano. who has had recital experi-
ence in New York and the Middle
West: Lydia Bush-Brown, the we'll
known artist of this city and New
York. who will give an exposition OF
life and color. first, by her beautiful
decorative textiles, which are now on
exhibition at hotels on the Isthmus.
pand. second. through presentation of
''motor-mental rhythmics" as taught
by Alys Il. Bentley, of New York; and
Ruth Ingalls,, another exponent and
teacher of the Bentley rhythmic dane
ing.
The tour is given under the auspices
OF the Bureau of Clubs and Plav-
grounds. Isthmus of Panama. Mar
garet Barnett. a student of the Felix
Mahony Art School, has made some
attractive. original posters that will
be used on the tour and exhibited in
the two large government hotels, the
Washington and the Tivoli.
The Washington times., 1921-03-31

cialist in community organization,
who Is connected with the United
States Bureau of Public Education.
Speaking of the first purpose to be
discussed, citizenship, and it's connec-
tion with the schooIhouse. the ques-
ton arises: How the ever-ready
public school equipment may be used
both for voting, and for that organ
ized prediction assembly OF citizens
who meet to be informed on public
questions, so that the huge cost of
private contributions for these cleo
ton needs may be eliminated. During
the past election $40, 100000 was con-
tributed for this purpose.
FIRST CONFERENCES IN wIsCON-
1t Is ten years since The first con-
ference of this kind was held, in
Madison, Wis. And Wisconsin was
the first State to make law pro-
viding for community centers.
At meeting held in Rochester, it
was Charles Z. Hughes. now Secre-
tary of state, who strongly indorsed
The public forum as "buttressing the
foundations of democracy"
In 1917 the first Congressional ap-
propriation was made for commun-
ity centers in the District of Column
oia, and now they are proving their
merit in seventeen different neigh
borhoods Of the District.
The second purpose, postal service,
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
NATIONAL STRING QUARTET.

The personnel OF the National
string Quartet. that gives concer'
next Monday at 4:30 at the knicker'
booker Theater. brings together -four
musicians who have musical
heritage as we'll as marked capacity
for the fneness of the work they have
undertaken to do. For of all concert
ed music the string quartet is the
most exacting. Washington Is justly
proud of this Chamber Music organi'
zation.
Henri Sokolov, first violin and or
ganizer of the quartet, was born In
Russia, as Was Samuel Feldman. the
viola of the quartet. Mr.. Sokolov was
f,rst taught by his father and later he
won the Peabody scholarship, receiv-
ing while there a fine old violip as
prize. After concert tour with
Mabel Garrison he studied under
Cesar Thomson at the Royal Conserva-
tory, Brussels, Belgium.
Mr.. Feldman came to America In
1912. He had studied at the Royal
Conservatory of Odessa and toured In
Russia besides playing hrst viola in
the Kiev Royal Opera and In quartets
there.
Max Pugatsky. second violin. Is a
native Of PHILADELPHIA and comes from
Il FAMILY OF musiCidns. WhoU y chiiu
he gave concerts in New York, where
he studied with the Hungarian violin
list, Leo Schermann, an associate OF
the great Hubay. Here Mr.. PuGatsky
conducted neighborhood orehestras
and was soloist with several organ
izations. He later studied with Sam
Franko. He has composed and ar.
ranged music for quartet, trio, and
string orchestra.
Richard Lorleberg, cellist Of the
quartet, was born in Hanover, Ger
many, and he also first studied with
his father who was a celebrated cell
list Of the Royal Theater, Hanover
Later he was a student in Leipzig
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
TWO BOY VIOLINIsTs.

Josef Kaspar presents two youthful
violinists in recital this evening at
The Auditorium, Thirteenth and New
York avenue. They are Milton Sch
wartz and Isaac Minovich, both OF
them still children who have shown
unusual gifts for this difficult solo
instrument.
Milton Schwartz will play the
Vieuxtemps 'Fantasie Caprice" the
allegro moderate from the yiotti
concerto, No. %. A minor. including
the 'cadenza by David. and a group
of solos by Ries. Fiorillo. and de
Beriot. Isaac Minovich will play one
movement of the Accolay concerto, A
minor. and three solos, one by Os-
wald, THE Swan" by Saint-Saens,
and Perpetual Motion" by Bolm.
The two lads, with their teacher
The Washington times., 1921-03-31

Commissioner PhIlander p. Claxton,
commissioner of the Bureau of Edu-
cation of the United States, has sent
out invitations announcing this con-
ference. His letter says, in part:
ton has become so general, it's value
as a means of bringing together the
people for acquaintance, entertain
ment. mutual instruction and CO.
operation recognized, and the desire
for consistent practical plans for its
successful promotion So great that
there seems to be special and urgent
need at this time for a nationwide
conference on this subject. / am,
therefore, with cooperation OF the
community organization board, call
ing a conference on the community
center"
= Definite plans of procedure will be
formulated, Commissioner Claxton
further states.
SUBJECTS FOR CONFERENCE.
This nation wide conference dis
cusses problems connected with
citizenship postal service. community
music, and community drama.
Its uses relate to matters civic.
economic; to wholesale recreation,
self-government, organization Of pub
lie health service in youth. to cultural
opportunities. Just how these widely
divergent topics correlate into the one
word community, is given I'm an inter-
esting synopsis by z. ]. Ward. spe-
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
GEORGE DIXON THOMPSON.

Music lovers of Washington Will
again have the opportunity of hear
ing George Dixon Thompson, local
pianist, whose reputation as an art
ist OF the frst rank Is not limited
to the District OF Columbia He VIII
appear in reci0l in the New willard
ball room Tuesday evening at $50
o'clock. Mr.. Thompson's several ap-
pearances here nave created for him
a following seldom given a local art
ist. The concert will be given under
the local management of T. Arthur
smith and tickets may be obtained at
mis- office, 1906 G. street.
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
TRIAL BY JURY.

Trial by Jury" on operetta by Gil
bert and sullivan. will be presented
under the direction of Harry ]. Clark
son by members OF Electa Chapter
No. .. o. Il. s., Friday and Saturday
evenings, April / and ., Sis o'clock
at the Masonic Temple. Anscostia.
Mrs. Corinne Frazier. soprano, will
sing the part of the deserted bride:
Arthur l.. simpson, tenor, the pre-
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
ngton Times Page of Music for Music Lovers of the Capa

tentiops counsel; w. J. Tucker. basso.
foreman Of the jury: william Scantle-
bury. basso. will carry the comedy In
the character Of the simple minded
usher, and Harry i. Ciarkson, bari
tone. will sustain the part of the
Judge: assisted by chorus groups con-
sisting Of bridesmaids, jurymen, and
sensation-seeking spectators.
The Washington times., 1921-03-31

and played in the Gewandhaus Or
chestra, under Arthur Nikisch.
Their program for next Monday
afternoon is the Beethoven Quartet
In A major, opus Is, No. 8; "Ro-
NAME" from quartet opus p in G
minor. of Grieg: and the modern
quartet. No. 2, in ID major of Boro-
dine. This last composition Is said
to be the most perfect modern
chamber music quartet 1t is TYPICAL
ly Russian with pure Russian
melodies, and the finale brings in a
folk song.
The Washington times., 1921-03-31

will be presided over by Postmaster
General Hays. In linking the public
schools with the postal service, II
not only aims to furnish necessary
neighborhood facilities, but also to
provide training among the youths
to equip them as integral parts of
The national life. For the postal
service is national service.
WILL EARHART FOR MUSIC.
Will Earhart, director OF music OF
pioneer worker in community music,
will speak on this subject. Mr.. Ear
harts name Is familiar TO anyone
who has followed the advancement
of this civic and cultural movement.
lie first came into prominence as di-
rector of music in Richmon nd, Ind.
He was also picturesque figure
several summers ago in the out-of-
door music in Central Park, New
York.
Mr.. Earhart is an enthusiastic ad-
Vscate OF the school orchestra. He
| pointed out in a convention of the
National Music Teachers Association
that the olden custom of conhning
school music to singing was one
sided.
MARGARET WILSON TO PRESIDE.
Margaret Woodrow Wilson, who is
one of the trustees OF the community
organization board, will preside at
BOARD. of which Justice Frederick l..
;iddons is president. is working IN
cooperation with the Bureau of Edu-
alton on this conference.
Lillian Russell Moore is TO be the
peaker on the drama. her topic being
school Houses as a Center for Dra-
,atic Expression"
There will be a number OF novelty
eatures pertaining to the discus
sions." One OF them will be presided
yer by Mrs. A. J. Driscoll. who pro-
ides a children's lunch at the Thorn
on School Community Center for rs
'ents. The day sessions will be held
1T the Thomson School and the dele
Eates will be given the same lunch
'erved to the children, after the chill
'ren have had their noontime rcpast.
{ is an experiment in economies and
physical culture" IL one might
erm II so. For the cultivation of the
;rowing body is as much need OF
Iucation as the lessons that will be
petter assimilated with well-fed
,ody.
MODEL OF A "MODEL- SCHOOL.
model OF a school building.
'dapted to community Uses. will be
exhibited as one of the features.
The conference is teeming with in
.erest in it's tentative plans.
Taking the Art Gallery to the peo-
ole, is one of the community educa-
'ional plans that has come out of
'hicago and that will be presented.
The Community Center Conference
inns to do the greatest good to the
'reatest number. For children and
ro~n-ups alike, the school of the
uture will exist. The "plans of pro-
edure" that will be formulated at
this conference are of vital interest
to all of us.
The problems are in the hands of
the. foremost community organization
workers of the country. Prominent
statesmen will also meet the occa-
sion as active workers and as speak
ers. Congressman M. Clyde Kelly, Of
Pennsylvania. in his rev book THE
Community Capitol has outlined a
practical program for American
unity in purpose. He has done more
than any single individual to give
to citizens some expression OF democ-
racy.
The topic is a national one. It be-
longs to each and everyone OF us.
1t is for the service OF Americans
in the making
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
BY JESSIE MacBRIDE.

F
\ Of Importance to Washington community, OF i'm
porance the nation at large the forthcoming Nation
al Conference the Community Center" " which will have
its meeting in the National Capital April 81, o. 23
The school house as the logical public forum of a
community is to be of the many subjects discussed in
this important nationwide conference The above quota
ton is from poem by Justice Stafford that has been set
to music by Arnold Dresden and that will be battlecry'
of the conference
The Washington times., 1921-03-31
II. DENIsON TAYLOR OF ENG
LAND.

e. Denison Taylor. the head OF the
big bell foundry of Loughborough,
England, is in Washington for a few
days, staying at the willard. Mr..
Taylor has been consulted about the
carlton that is being> planned for
Washington by the Arts Club. He has
put In the great bells of st. Paups
Cathedral. London. OF the Queenstown
Cathedral, Nottingham. and many of
the famous bells OF Holland.
The Washington times., 1921-03-31

NATIONAL STRING QUARTET, washington's ex
N celleut Chamber Music organization composed of
Richard Lorleberg They will give a concert OF
chamber music at the Knickerbocker Theater.