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New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
CITY ITEMS

Refinishcd and made-over Pianos $1G5 to S275. Guaranteed like new. c. l.. Pierce & Co.--advt
 The Brotherhood of the Swedish Lutheran church will visit the Broth erhood of the. Bristol church on April tS. The program at that meeting will be provided by the local organi- zation.
 Drank Afford and wife have re- turhesl from Florida.
 EBx.' Banquet, Thursday. March :4th: accommodations for 50 more. ---advt.
 Miss Laura Smith of Bay Path in- stituto is spending Q few days at her homo on Pleasant street.
 Hermann Splettsoesar was arrested today by Sergeant William C. Hart. for operating an automobile while un- der the influence of liquor.
 All Victor Products. Henry Morans' --advt.
 X delegation of Aziz Grotto will at- tend the meeting at Hartford this evening. when Governor Everett J. Lake will be initiated into member ship in tho order.
 New Victor records. special. Bright Eyes. No. 1S735. C. L. Pierce & Co., advt.
 RaymOnd haiSOnVlile or 1US west Main. street reported to the police today that his bicycle was stolen Thursday night.
 Nictrolas. c. l.. Pierce & Co.-advt.
 Martin Seckus of 51 Franklin street was taken to the New Britain Gen. eral hospital today to undergo treat ment.
 Elks' Banquet. Thursday, March 24th: accommodations for 50 more. -advt.
 The Dixie Minstrels troupe will fur nish an entertainment this evening at the Hartford club.
 victrolas and records. Henry Morans' --advt
 Engine Company No. was called out at 11:40 o'clock this morning to oNtinguish a grass fire near the com pany's house on North street.
 Italian Street Song," Victor record No. 451S1. Just received. c. L. Pierce & Co.-advt.
 The Sunshine society will meet at the Y. w. c. A. on Monday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock.
 EIks' Banquet. Thursday. March o4th: accommodations for 50 more. -advt.
 Mrs. A. c. Guilford of the New Britain High school, attended the convention on Modern Languages held In New Haven today.
 Latest Victor records. c. L. Pier:e & Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
Y. w. c. A. GIRL SCOUTS
 NOTES OF INTEREST.

Troop 5, Y. w. C. A. Girl Scouts, held a supper meeting Wednesday afternoon in their club room. Agnes Diehl and Edna Olson, two delegates sent by this troop to attend, the conference of High school girls in Providence gave their reports. Bas- ketball was played with Miss Marjorie Baldwin as coach.
 The first of a series of eight dancing lessons for girls, will begin Wednes- day, March 23d, at 4 o'clock. Miss Muchmore of the Y. w. c. A.. will be the instructor. Any Girl Scout wishing to join may do so by report ing to Miss Ruth Loomis at the Y. w. c. A. before next Wednesday.
 The following girls from Troop G., have recently passed their tenderfoot tests: Caroline Braunstein, Lillian Braunstein, Hilda Braunstein, Bertha Broboniski, Katherine Danico and Ruth Hickok. They will be formally awarded their pins at the next meet ing of the club.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
FUNDS FOR STARU||
Chinese Foreign Minister tion-Wide Campaign for ' sunerers.

' s \ 1g z iU 2 Picking. March 1s.-A na drive for famine relief fund.- started in China by Dr. Yen (w, W. Yen) minister Q for fairs.
 Tn an address to the mol enttal Chinese in Peking. the t1 told them that, compress thd as one might, between 20.0O0. 30.00O,000 people faced sta The famine calamity was be daily more serious he said, am time of the greatest suffering was idly approaching.
 He referred to the many con tees and societies already engaKS relief work. of the funds being. T in America and in England CT ! and expressed the opinion nations which had given gener, should be shown that China t, working industriously to relieve sufferng populace.
 He proposed that the drive tinue for a week and while no n cial goad was indicated, ,Dr. YenNbe ed that Picking alone could be ma produce from $300.000 to $5oO,oo was agreed that the drive be ,dir< by the United International Reie, cieties..
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
CONN. TEAMS TAKE PART.
New Haven and Burlington High
 school Elves in Mass. Contests.

Medford, Mass. March 19.-Two Connecticut teams and one each from Massachusetts and Rhode Island re- mained today 10 battle for the High school basketball championship of New England after two rounds of play yesterday in the Tufts college gymnasium. In the semi-finals today Commercial High of New Haven will play Adams. Mass. High and Torring- ton, Conn. High will meet Rogers High of Newport, R. l.
 The New Haven players won their way into tho semi-fnals by a 46 to 2S victory over Wilby High of Water bury. Conn. in the second round. Tor rington entered the semi-finals by eliminating Durfee High of Fall River with a 3S to 24 score.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
 SET FIRES FOR FUN
Hold Eight Who Applied Torch, Then
 Drew Engine sJust for Fnn
 s4... and Excitement, ~4

Lancaster, Pa, March 1s.--Eight members of the Vigilant Fire Com pany of Columbia under grilling today confessed to being fire-ugs All were held for trial. charged with arson. None of them is over twenty-five years old; the youngest is sixteen. They are George Murr, Chester L.. Bently, G. J. Grab, Charles R. Reamer, William Hasselbach, Clayton s. Smith, Harold G. Murr and Albert Lowry.
 Warents have been issued for four others-William Bubb, David Ham, aker, Leroy Murr and Clayton Kies. Bubb and Murr are now in the army.
 When arraigned the prisoners said they had fired buildings by putting a match to oil soaked cotton waste. Then the gang would hurry to the en- zine house in time to make run with the machine. so they could have some fun and excitement. The first fire confessed to was in 1917. They fired 10 buildings none of them occupied, and some were saved. The total loss is not heavy.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
|OP C. IN WASHINGTON
VT Executive Committee Guests bovrr--rrank n. Johnston to Be klrngo Next Week.

M executive committee of the Va directors of the United States hr or Commerce arc holding n at Washington, D. C., today xnests of Secretary Of Com- &Eerbert Hoover, and the all day 4rlil bc given over to study Of
 cinl conditions and plans Of
 Hoover in securing the CO.,
 of the business men of the
 with the Department of Com of the Chamber will |e bi-monthly meeting at Con- bfcI, chicneo. Tuesday. Wednes-
 Thursday of next week. Presi-
 Ms Blsscll of the Hartford Fire Seo company, and Frank H.
 of this city will attend both
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
AMERICAN BALLOON RACE.
Contest Will Start at Birmingham,
 Ala., On May 21-Kloor Entered.

New York, March 19-The Aero club of America announced today that it had awarded the 1921 na- tional balloon race to Birmingham, Ala, and the start would be made May 21. Trophies will be announced later, Officials of the club stated the foremost balloonists of the United States had signified their intention of competing. From the winners of this contest will be selected a team to go to Belgium to compete for the Gordon Bennett international balloon cup now held by that country.
 Amonm prospective entrants is It. Louis A. Kloor. pilot of the American naval balloon which made its specta- cular flight into Hudson Bay terri tory last winter.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
NEwsPAPERMAN ARRESTED.
Follower of pr. Kapp Found in Up
 per SiIcsia Held.

Oppeln. Upper Silesia, March 1s, tBy Associated Press) Captain Lench who was an adherent of pr. Wolfgang Kapp during the short lived revolution in Berlin last March and who was head of the press section Of tho foreign office during pr. Kapp's regime. was arrested here yesterday by Italian occupation troops. It was alleged he was at the head of a mill itary organization aiming to uphold German claims in Silesia by force if necessary should the plebiscite on Sunday go in favor of the Poles. Ha was released later. however. on .o fering to procure proof that heu
 a reporter for a German newsy
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
LEAVES $500 TO POPE
Former Bridgeport Hotel Proprietor Bcqucaths This Amount to Bene- dict XV.-Much to Other Churches.

Bridgeport, March 19.-Pope Bene- dict XIV is bequeathed $500 under the will of Joseph Bouniol, formerly pro- prietor of the Lafayette hotel here. who died September 2. 1920, which was offered for probate today. Sev- eradl thousands of dollars are given to churches in France. Sacred Heart church here receives $500, and his native parish in the town of La Ladade. France. receives s1,000.
 The Roman Catholic bishop of the diocese having Jurisdiction over the town of Vaisseau, in the department of Addeche, gets $500.
 Letow Ward S named as one of the three executors and is willed $1.000 and a watch and ring. Ward was list ed as either dead or missing on the records if the probate court.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
DISCUSSES )RMAL SCHOOL
&e Tells Chamber DireC- dyantageS of Enterprise

bal Marcus White of the
 rmal school In this city. ap-
 before the local chamber of
 Do directorate at o'clock
 H afternoon and explained
 ns bean accomplished toward
 the appropriation from tbe
 r tho ncN buildings in the
 Quarter.
 TO Make Concessions.
 rdor to secure the new school s city. New Britain must make Concessions, Principal White ex- d. The city will have to take Hcme of tho expenses of raging 1d buildings. etc.. but it was M that tho value the new school
 ibs to t1 community would
 kln comI hsnto for city money recmnom.eA &O4 Teachers. N new school won4S accommo- Moo te1chors who would in sonSc
 rTng their families to live im Einity of Stanley Quarter. Prop Fnlue would rise, and the mer- would get trade from the peo- ho moved here. esf,ss To call Meeting. ..-- ia expected that Mayor Curtin nil n meeting the early part or vock, and confer with rcpresen- of local organizations to as- h just how far the city will go N itnkinr over tho Walnut Hilf rty. It has been suggested that to would make m ideal location 4oldierE' memorial. a new hotel. xradC school.
 Al ITO Support Measure. lthq conclusion of the meeting hambcr of commerce directors No Fupport the measure in every 
 ms Spcak at Rotary Club. kcipai Marcus White has also, |krd hts willingness to speak to |pulhors of the Rotary club nt Exx+ noon day luncheon at tho tluk.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
Election of
 "Model Council"

kench Naturalization club meeting Sunday evening ' Jean de Baptiste hall on hroet at which time the nn- of officers to the r.ouncli" will take place. |ncIi is conducted slmll to government councilmen, and n mayor being elected various wards. 1t Is ex- Lnt there will be e large att at this meeting in as much huber, William Roy. has an- |hIm candidacy as councilman
 VI council. The entire club
 rrt MT. Roy insofar as they
 | second ward, it Is thought.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
.sHIoN SHOW SUCCESS
--liaiforan Opening social Draws Crowds


 ha connors-fIalloran storo on trect, last night. the first knhow of its kind with tho new <lonH in mons, women's and Hn clothing. was run off with
 rc0es.s So great was tho ill., M aO largo tho attendance that
 prnn is considering the hold
 4nillnr shows later. Jack
 lY ron of pr. and Mrs. ID. w.
 b Of this city. displayed tho
 yA' garments to advantage.
 wnn hold In connection with
 nal oponing of tho store. in fioral rcmembranccs were Friends of the firm and sales "a reprcsentatives of some of leading clothing 3ere in attendance. Visitors kw York. Boston, Bridgeport [fford we're among the guests .DnEcd the store from 7:30 to .ck. A musical program was |h and dancing enjoyed. MT.
 was called upon for remarks. kxnd tho visitors for calling psssed a wish to meet them
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
FIGURES INDl,
 DECREASE u9
Prison Inmates DrOp} Cent. in Six Ysa

Chicago, March 19.-Pr lation of the middle and ern United States has dscs per cent. in the past six yea ing to reports collected by ciated Press from state pel in 16 states.
 The decrease amounted prisoners. The total p} population of the 16 state was 21,947, in 1920 19.218, the comparative figures wa most part December T. of
 Falling off in the prison of the section is equivalent than the combined prisoner Kansas. Wisconsin and N South Dakota in 1914.
 Decrease. however. As be not Uniform throug ht tory. Six states had the \ show, reporting an increase. presented exactly the sand The decrease came from nj
 The advance in the k amounted to 834 prisoners I decreaae in the nine states 1, ed 3,563 prisoners. This total net decrease of 2,729.
 States whose penitentiarfe' ed less convicts than six y, were Arkansas. Indiana, Ioy tuckN Minnesota, Missouri. N kota. Texas and Wisconsin that had the contrary story. were Illinois. Kansas. Michi braska, Ohio and Oklahoma Dakota was the state who's population on December 1 o1 years was identical.
 The largest decrease in { was shown by Kentucky. it's tiary inmates falling off SIS per cent. In this state 191 were not obtainable. and tn date was December 1, 1916, s' state penitentiary held 2,1S2 as against 1864 on Decembe last year. ,
 The largest increase
 ohio, where convicts at s increased 291 or IT in the six-year period, sr from 1,702 to 1898.
 In the past year alone. I cember 1, 1919, to December the total prison population ( states fell off TOP prisoners per cent
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
PAC1lQE ENPLUYES
 SEND DELEGATION
Will Take Part in Washington Con. ference Monday to Try and
 Avert Strike.

Chicago. March 1s.-The two rep resentatives of the union packing house employees accompanied by exc cutives of nine other unions. sigma tories to the wartime arbitration agreement in the packing industry today were on their way to Wash ington to meet with representatives of the packers before Secretary Davis of department of labor Mon day. Ballots received up to today showed a vote of A, ,799 to SIS in favor of . strike if the union lead CTS fail to obtain revision of the packers recently instituted wage cut and ten hour day before extra over time pay.
 We will place our demands before the conference clearly and succinct- ly" said Dennis Lane, secretary-trels- urer of the butcher workmen's union. and one of the two delegates to the conference. The other is Red mon s. Brennan. counsel for the union ''If they are not met the only alternative for us is to strike. sz
 We are going to ask the confer ence to rule that the packers abroga- tion of the. Alechuler arbitration agreement was illegal. If this IS done the recent wage cuts and changes in working conditions ef- fected by packers are also illegal"
 An employees representation plan similar to the one on which em- ployes of Armour & Co. now are voting, has been perfected by Morris & Co.,, it was announced today but is being withheld pending the. result of the Washington conference.
 A statement issued today by score of smaller packers after conference yesterday declared the union officials have sought to in- timddate the consuming public by magnifying the probability and extent of a strike.
 'It is doubtful if more than 30 per cent of the employees of the plants affected are union mem the state ment said.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
CONFIRMATION AT ST. JOHNS.

0S
 Rev. M. w. Gaudian will confirm tomorrow at 10:45, tho following children: William Kraus, John Schweiger, William Strobecker, Rob ert Stobert, Erwin Hillport, Carl Firn- haber. Carl Stadler, Otto Kaminski, Edward Klukasewski, R. Kobs, George Beckle. Emil wendlant, Otto Gaudian, Herbert Sabottki, Fred Keb- bel, Anton Bulmahn, William Spitt- ko. George Wiedmann, Martha Pan konin, Lydia Prange, Helen Prange, Auguste Janke. Aurelia Hinkel, Helen Tietz, Olga Kramer, Minnie WinkIer, Wanda Jeske, Marie Beyer, Alice Hy- neck. The confirmation class of last year will march in the church with that of this year. A reunion of all classes will take place tomorrow at 7:30 D.. m. An appropriate sermon will b0 preached. '
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
BUDY MAY BE THAT
 0F NEW BRITAINITE

Unionville. Conn.,, March 19.-The body of a man possibly that of Adolph Morris, of New Britain, was found in No. f, Hartford reservoir here today. Tn the clothing were $1,- 645.25, and an income blank return bearing the name of Adolph Morris The man was we'll built, we'll dressed. weighed about ITS pounds. and there were no marks of violence on the body.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
TO ENTERTAIN CITIZENS.
Those Recently Admitted Win Be
 Guests Monday Evening.

Guests Monday Evening.
 Twehty-nine recently admitted citi- zens will be the guests of the Amer icanization committee Monday even ing at the Elihu Burritt school at a meeting to be held in their honor. The Americanization committee of Esther Stanley chapter, D. A. R., will be in charge. E. Allen Moore will present certificates and H. c. Burr will deliver the address of the even ing. James E. O'Brien. director of Americanization, will welcome the new citizens. Charles Covert and Rose Marholm will take part in a pa- triotic dialogue. Miss Irene Cahls- trom will sing solos and the High school orchestra will play. The Boy Scouts wll lead the pledge of alle- glance to the flag.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
TABS "OPEN HOUSE"

Tournaments Will Be Held Tonight at
 Rooms of Local Organization on
 Lafayette Street.
 The r. M. T. A. & B. society will entertain the wallingford Tabs at the association's building on Lafayette street tonight at pool and card tourna- ment and open house social. The card and pool games will be started at o'clock. Those who will represent the local organization in pool are: Joseph c. Smith, William Began, Thomas Rouskie. Martin Welch. William Burke and Thomas Crean. ;',
 Following the games, the guests will be entertained. Members of the local and Wallingford branches will take part in the entertainment. Refresh ments will be served and smokes pro- vided. At the first of the series of tournaments. played a week ago Satur- day in Wallingford. the locals took the honors both in pool and cards.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
STORES LEASED

Isaac and Max Feigenbaum h leased ai store at No. Hartf avenue to John Smith for three Vi from February 1. for $15O per mo- Helen and Lawrence Muter h leased the store at No. 126 Huh street, for five years from Januarv The monthly rental is $40 for sixf months. and $50 per month dur the remainder of the period. Ia, Truscio has sold the stock of r, chandise, including candies. osr, etc., in the store at No. 4sl
 Main street, to Sebastiano Manr3s6
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
ROYALTY AT PRIZE FIGHT.
King and Queen and Guests Attend
 Exhibition Bout.

a esss
 Liverpool, March 1s--King George, Queen Mary. the Prince of Wales. Hugh 5C. Wallace, American ambas- sador to France. and other distin- guished guests of. the Earl of Derby were last night given g reproduction of the later rounds of Carpentier-Bat- ting Levinsky boxing contest which was fought in Jersey City last Oc- tober. Carpenter appeared with Lenaris, his Belgian sparring partner.
 The two men entered a 16-foot ring and boxed two rounds, and then they reproduced the Levinsky fight, Len aris being knocked out with a smash ing blow to the jaw. Later King George and Queen Mary shook hands with Carpenter and the king wished him good luck in his coming fight for the world championship with Jack Dempsey.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
SIX ARE SUBPOENAED
 TO SUPERIOR COURT
Taxpayers Association Calls Banker,
 Manufacturer, CIothier and Three
 Newspaper Reporters.

MdnuIdcIureT, SlOtnier ana 1Hrce
 Newspaper Reporters.
 Sheriff MD. Stockwell, acting under orders from the superior court today on behalf of the New Britain Taxpayers Protective association served sub- poenas to several local residents to ap- pear before the superior court Monday morning in connection with the injunc- ton brought against the city. Those who have been ordered to appear are: William F.. Atwood of the New Britain Trust company, Joseph M. Halloran of the Connors-Halloran of the Connors- Halloran company, Edward M. Pratt of the Corbin Screw corporation, Joseph w. Roche of the "Courant, Bernard G. Kranowitz of the Record and James J. Butler of the "Herald''. In addition, there are 8 number of other witnesses, President Isadore Simons says, who have volunteered to attend the session and testify. Among them is P. s. McMahon, it is understood.
 MT. Simons has abandoned the idea of hiring a special train and a brass band. The band would not be in keep ing with such an affair. he explains, while the hiring of train might give the appearance of bought votes. He anticipates that the regular 0:3O dinky will be crowded with spectators, how ever.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
Joseph George Gabel.

Joseph George Gabel, aged 22, Of 95 Fairview street, died at the Hart ford hospital yesterday morning. He is survived by a wife and one daugh- ter, Rosalie. He also leaves two sis ters, Mrs. S. T. Shallcross of Provi- dence, R. l., and Mrs. Vera Meshako, of New Haven. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8 o'clock from the St. Joseph's church. Inter- ment will be in St. Lawrence ceme- tery, at New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
DELIGHTFUL PARTY HELD.

Miss Marjorie Anderson of 325 Chest nut street, entertained a number of her friends last night at her home, with a St. Patricks party. During the eve- ming various games were played, and vocal and instrumental selections were given. A dainty collation. was served.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
Howard A. Timbrell is
 Candidate For Council

Howard 4, Timbrell is circulating n petition for the common council as councilman from the third ward. He will run with Maxwell S. Porter in opposition to G. E. A. Baker and Harry U. Tompson, who are the re- tiring councilmen. both of whom arc seeking reelection.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
August Fink.

Rev. 4. c. T. Steege officiated at the funeral of August Fink this aft ernoon. Services were held at the home at 174 Curtis street, at 2:3O o'clock and at o'clock at St. Mat thew's German Lutheran church.
 Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
IRISH BAR EMIGRATIi

Dublin. March 19.--A resN emigration to America has dent and the Irish reSaat taking steps to prevent P ton agent in Listowek has been thrcatenea books any malea 10 and f5 for pr
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
EAI PEOPLE GUESTS.

N Mrs. Y. Fl. Johnston. Miss |hprton. MT. and Mrs. l.. M. Sa Mir. and Mrs. w. F. House Ing guests of the Manchester er Commerce at the Cheney
 exhibition yesterday. Seven
 rn and representatives from
 Chambers of Commerce
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
DANIELS IN NEW ROLE
Visits Navy Department Today as
 Reporter and Asks Questions


 Washington, March 19.-Josephus Daniels was back at the navy depart. ment today but to ask, not answer questions.
 AIoining the group of Washington Aypondents at the regular press hnce with Secretary Denby, iels fired a few questions at esor. hoping for story" sT. the Raleigh (N. O. server. They produced the former secretary lgly to MT. Denby the ges of Raleigh for a naval air station or like that.
 ht year vacation in ecretary of the navy" to MT. Denby. T am
 neMspaner U editor-
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
Deatl(S and FuneraIS
Henrx Clark Bowers.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock for the late Henry Clark Bowers. Rev. pr. G.. w. c. Hill, pastor of South Con- gregational church, oficiated and burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
WATCHES ARE STOLEN.

James Karalis of 9S Commercial street told the police today that his room had been entered this morning and two gold watches were stolen.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
James c. Egan .

The funeral of James Claffey Egan will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morn ing at the church of St. John the Evangelist church. The burial will be in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-19
BAN ON F0RD'S PAPERS
St. Louis Police Chief Orders Arrest of Anyone Crying Its Sale on Streets of City.

St. Louis, March 19-Martin O'Brien, chief of police, today ordered the ar rest of all persons ''crying the sale on the streets of Henry Ford's puhlica- tion. the Dearborn Independent, because of an alleged anti-Semitic campaign conducted by that newspaper.
 The order did not refer to sales of the newspaper. at newsstand or to door-to- door sales. It followed an opinion by Charles Daues, city counsellor, that "crying the sale on the streets of the publication constituted a law violation under defamation and criminal libel statutes