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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
.SC0UTNASTER VIII [L| !
I SEE THE HEAVENS
Dog Roast and Pow Wow Oh
River Bank in Moonlight

Mem bers of the Scoutmasters Asso-
citation of the Boy Scouts and others
interested in scouting in this city will
go on a star gazing expedition next
Monday evening. They will not gaze
at the stars as he average man does
by casually noting the blinking of
nyriads of lights in the otherwise
dark sky, neither will they gaze as
Goes the young man with girl
hammock, a front porch and a moon
light night, but they Will gaze in all
seriousness at the consultations of the
heavens through the sky exploring
telescope at the observatory of Wes--
leyan university
Motor to MiddIetOWn.
At seven o'clock Monday evening.
the scoutmasters will meet at scout
| headquarters in the basement of the
Boys club and will motor to Middle
town where they will receive a few
OBJECT lessons in astronomy. Last April
a number of scoutmasters went from
tbs city to Wesleyan where they
peeped at the mysteries of the uni
! verse through the college telescope
ana the reports they brought back
have made others anxious to 60
Dog Roast on River Bank.
Following the program at the COL
i lege observatory the travellers will
motor to the property of J. NJ Bur-
dick on the river at Cromwell, where
they will partake Of hot dog roast
by moonlight and a pow WOW around
a camp fire on the river bank
May Hold Play.
At the pow WOW plans will be dis.
cussed for a scout play which may be
given at the grammar school some
time next month to raise New Britain:
anota towards revivins scouting in the
city OF Pueblo, Colorado. This cit,
recently was visited by a flood so dis
astrous that it is said e5 per cent O
the businessmen in the city were mad
bankrupt. One scoutmaster lost hi
fe and many other lives were save,
by Boz Scouts during the height @
the deluge. The rest of the countr
has been asked to donate enough t
put scouting back on a working basi
in that city. New Britain's portion /
$500. Local finances will not stan
q donation and the play has been sug
, gested as an easy way to earn tn
money.
| New Record.
, With only nine months of the yea
gone by, 122 boy scouts in this cit
{ already have been granted mer
badges and a number of others ex
: pect to obtain theirs when the cour
OF honor meets on Monday, Octobe
IT. Merit badges are awarded to frs
class scouts only after they have wo
particular merit by distinguishin
/ Themselves in some specific manner a
provided by the scout headquarters i
New York. Last year only 76 meri
badges were awarded IN New Britai
tor the entire year. There is kee
rivalry among the different troops t
see who will have the greatest nuube
Of merit badges at the end Of tn
year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
SOCIAL WORKERS TO
HAVE BUSY WINTER
Plan Lecture Course-To Visit
Institutions Boys Club First

The first fall meeting of the Social
Workers conference was held kt the
Welfare Association rooms on Center
street yesterday afternoon. On account
of the GOODNESS of the day. Miss Cora
Beale, who was hostess to the confer
ence, served hot cocoa and cakes at
the outset of the meeting rather than
at the customary conclusion. Marshall
r. Cook, superintendent Of the Boys
Club, is president of the association
and presided.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to arrange for a program dur
ing the coming winter: James E.
O'Brien, Americanizaton director; Mrs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06

The Roman Forum is said to have
been the point of conveyance Of %
roads
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
Paul -Firetto, a brother Of the groom

Paul Firetto, a brother Of the groom
as best man.
The bride wore a dress of white
Duchesse Satin and a veil trimmed
with orange blossoms, and carried a
bouquet of white roses. The brides
maid was attired in a dress of Honey
dew Taffeta and carried bouquet of
tea roses. The brides gift to the
bridesmaid was diamond brooch, and
the groom's to the best man, a pair
of gold cufflinks.
A reception was held after the cere-
ony, at Lithuanian hall on Park street,
where relatives and friends of the
couple gathered to offer their felici-
tations.
The bridal pair will leave tomorrow
for Newburgh, N. Y. for a two weeks
honeymoon, and upon their return to
this city will reside at 315 High street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06

CALDWELL, president of the -sunsbin,
society, and Miss Kathryn DueIIe -
the tuberculosis Relief society II
Planned to hold meetings at differen-
places each month. Many of the or
represented in the associa
tlon are unfamiliar to others. The as
soclat1on will visit the local police sta
uon, the vocational school, the boa rd
of health rooms, local factories, etc.
during the winter.
Miss Beale was appointed a COM
mlttee of one to look up further in
formation concerning a lecture course
which is likely to be adopted this
winter. Prominent speakers, possibly
some from out of town, will be among
the mum Der.
Following the meeting the members
were treated to a Cooks Tour OF
the Boys Club, as guests of Superin-
tendent Cook. They were shown the
various vocational features of the CLUB,
the carpenter shop, the print shop, the
meeting place of the Older Boys asso-
cation, the band room, gymnasium.
game rooms, shower baths, etc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06

Statement of ownership, manage
r1ent, circulation, ETC., of New Brita IN
Herald, published daily, except Sum
day, at New Britain. Conn, as re-
CURED by law:
Editor-Johnstone Vance.
Managing Editor-Johnstonev Vance.
Business Manager - Thomas r.
Jackson. 49,
Publisher-Hera1d Publishing COM
pany.
Stockholders-Mrs. r. J. Vance.
tombstone Vance, Agnes Vance ana
Robert Vance. all of New Britain.
Conn.
Bondholders, mortgages, and other
security holders owning or holding
per cent. or more of total amount OF
bonds, mortgages, or other securities.
the Burritt Savings Bank of New
Britain.
Net Paid Circulation-7,3 $3.50.
THOMAS F. JACKSON.
Business Manager,
Sworn before me this 5th day of
October, 1921. NJ. J. SMITH,
Notary Pu0lie.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
CITY ITEMS

October Victor Records. c. L
Pierce & Co.-advt.
NJ. and Mrs. Henry Boilard and
family have moved from 238 North
street to 13 Summer street
Weed chains repaired. Have them
ready when you need them. A 4.
Hawker, SO Elm St.-advt
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hines of 81 Wilson street
on Monday.
Rapp's Capitol Park Orch, of Hart
ford, last appearance in Conn. So do
not fail to attend and hear New Eng
lands greatest dance orch. at State
Arnory, Fri. eve.-advt 49,
New Infants Department at Besse-
Leila d's.-advt
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donahue have
moved from 3 Summer street this
city, to Grove street, Meriden.
Dance, Newington Town hall, Thurs
-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
Y. NJ. CONTESTS START
Group Games Will Commence To
morrow in the Boys Division OF
the Physical Department.

The group games contest of the
Boys Division of the Y. M. c. A.
opens tomorrow evening in all
classes. Games will be played in
basketball volley ball, indoor base
ball and polo. The swimming team
will score five points against three of
the losers. Two points are given for
each contestant Medals will be
awarded to the winning teams of all
classes at the close of the contest.
Captains of the teams of the High
school classes are: Parker, Paul
Sahar, Beloin and Gowan. Those OF
the employed class A: Sheehan,
Walters, Paris and Morreu.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
PRETTY WEDDING
THIS MORNING
Young Couple United in Wedlocl1 at
st. Joseph's Church by the
Rev. Patrick DAILY

A pretty wedding took place this
morning when Miss Mary Rose Desena
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Desena Of 162 Cherry street was mar
ried to Angelo Firetto of 125 Wash
ington street. The ceremony was per-
formed at 9 o'clock at ST. Joseph's
church, by the Rev. Patrick DAILY
pastor.
The couple were attended by Miss
Amelia Naples, as brid esnaid and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
RED CROSS WORKER DIES.

Nice, France, Oct. 6, (By Associated
Press) Charles Carroll of Carroll
ton, Md, who played a prominent
part in American Red Cross work in
Italy during the war, died suddenly
today in the garden OF the Villa at
Mentone, near here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-10-06
Is CREWS ON RIVER.

New Haven, Oct. 6.-Fifteen Yale
crews worked out yesterday under
Head Coach Corderry in the second
fall practice. Glass crews will
go to Derby next week for racing
drills to continue until the early part
of December.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
AAHONEY GOES TO TRIAL;
 OBJECTS TO PUBLIC'S GAZE

Seattle, Sept. 22-James Mahoney, who is on trial in this city on the charge of murdering his elderly bride, has granted an interview to a local newspaper. in which he bit terly arraigned the vulgar curious ity" of the crowd which daily fills the court room.
 The work of selecting the jury was completed yesterday and, in his opening statement this morning, the prosecuting attorney, in outlining the states case, said that he would show that Mahoney beat his wife to death after drugging her, and that he then packed the body in a trunk and cast it into Lake Union. The motive of Mahoney, it was charged, was to secure the wife's property, valued at s200,0
 Mahoney remained apparently un- moved throughout the proceedings. He yawned nervously during the re- citaL
 The first witnesses were called this afternoon.
 The jury consists of four women and eight men.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22

One of the greatest industrial dis asters in the history of Germany occurred yesterday, when eight hun dred persons were killed by series of explosions in the Badische Ami line Fabrik Works at Oppau, near The bodies of 500 vic tins are reported to have been re- covered from the ruins, and 1t is feared the final list will show a total of more than that number. The re- ports also state that approximately 5000 persons were injured, 2,500 having been treated at various hos pitals
 The concussions were so terrific
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
CONVICT scAREs WARDEN

LITTLE ROCK, Sept. 22-In re- sponse to a request received from the warden at the state penitentiary, six men from the National Guard anti-aircraft company have been dis patched to the prison, with two ma chine guns, to assist the penitentiary guards in preventing further an noyance from Tom Slaughter, out law, who killed one guard and hurt two others in an attempt to escape this week The governor also has sent additional sentries to the peni- iary. The outlaw has been placed tentiary. The outlaw has been placed in solitary confinement. ....
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
Gaining In Strength

William Green, secretary-treasur- CT of the organization, reported to the convention thst the organized miners of the country had achieved the greatest numerical strength in their history during the past year, and this in spite of industrial de- pression and widespread unemploy- ment. s= z. >~-@=. :.. ....-.
 He declared that pernicious propo- ganda against organized labor gener- ally, and the United Mine Workers particularly. had been circulated through the press and other channels in an effort to injure the cause of labor, as represented by the unions.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
WRECK OF BIG GERMAN PLANT
 IS GREAT NATIONAL DISASTER

that they were felt in this city. 35 miles distant from the scene of the disaster, while at Mannheim, IS miles away, almost every window in the city was shattered, several persons were killed and 36 injured. Many windows also were broken in Frankfort, 40 miles distant from the wreck.
 The town of Oppau was left in ruins by the explosions, practically every building for miles around having been razed.
 The cause of the disaster probably never will be known for the reason that practically all persons employed in the destroyed plant were killed.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
REPUBLICANS ELECT BURSUM
 SENATOR FROM NEW MEXICO

ALBUQUERQUE, \: NJ, Sept. ? W. c Oesterich, who is in charge at the Democratic State Headquart- CTS, has conceded the election of Holm o. Bursum, Republican candi- date for United States senator, over Richard H. Hanna, the Democratic nominee. He admits that Bursum has carried the lection by a sub stantial margin, and the Republi- cans are claiming the election by a majority of 1000.
 The early returns indicated un- usual Democratic strength in the southern counties of the state, with the northern counties going strong for BnrSum.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
Retail Food Prices Climb

The figures show that retail food prices increased on an average of 4.3 per cent. Potatoes increased A per cent. pork chops and cheese 13 per cent, butter 10, sugar 6, ham and oranges 1, plate beef, fresh milk oleomargerine and cornmeal ?, ba- cou, rolled oats, rice. canned corn prunes and rice l.
 Bananas dropped per cent, leg of lamb 3, canned salmon, flour, raisins and onions ?, steaks, rib roast l. -.
 Food prices increased six per cent in New York and one per cent in Seattle.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
SALMON PACK FALLS OFF;
 1921 BAD YEAR FOR NORTH

SEATTLE, Sept. 22-Estimates based on opening prices, except in the case of Puget Sound sockeyes. place the value of this years salmon pack of Alaska, Puget Sound, Col umbir river, and British Columbia at s33, ,29O,00O, according to figures given out by the Pacific Canned Fish Brokers Association. The values of each district follow:
 Alaska, s2o.471,0O0; Puget Sound $4,689,O0o; Columbia river, $8,800.- 900; British Columbia, s4,33O,000.
 The total pack of these districts and Siberia is estimated at 4,392,- 900 cases, a decrease of 1,2O1 .000 cases from last year.
 The Alaska pack showed a de- crease of l.725,000 eases this year, the total for the season, in round numbers being estimated at 2,667,- 900 cases, compared with 1895, 1000 cases last year Puget Sound and Siberia are the only districts show ing increased packs for the year.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
LEWIS SAYS COAL BARONS
 RULE IN WEST VIRGINIA

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 22-In his opening address :he delegates in attendance at the bi-ennial conven- tion of the United Mine Workers, President John L. Lewis declared that there is no law in Logan, Mo Dowen and Mercer counties, in West Virginia, except the law of the gun man; and no public officials function except those elected by the coal operators"
 Lewis rapped Robert Harlin, for mer president of the Washington Miners union, and Alexander Howat of the Kansas organization, for al- leged false statements regarding the organization.
 Phillip Murray, vice president of the organization, stated, in an ad- dress delivered yesterday, that he regarded 1t as a foregone conclusion that the delegates in attendance at the convention will declare in favor of fighting for higher wages when the new agreements are negotiated next March.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
BIG FILM CORPORATION WILL
 INSIST ON GOOD BEHAVIOR

NEW YORK, Sept. 22-One of the large film corporation of the country has announced that it will insert in all future contracts, a clause pledging actors and actresses to conduct themselves with due re- gard for public conventions, on pen alty of forfeiting positions on five days notice.
 The action is said to be the direct result of the Arbuckle scandal, al though the corporation has no in- terest in that affair.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
CREW OF SWEDISH VESSEL
 HAVE TRYING EXPERIENCE

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22-"be 25 members of the crew cf the Swedish bark Mont Bianco which was burned in the South s as sever al months ago, arrived here .;ter- day, aboard the liner Mamora, from Manila, and report g thrilling ex- perience after they had been forced to abandon their ship. "*
 After the bark had burned, the members of the crew made their way to an island, being nine days in open boats. They were marooned on the island 5l days, during which time they lived on cocoanuts and other tropical fruits.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
PRICES SOARING
 WITH FOOD PRICES IN LEAD

WASHINGTON, D. C Sept. % According to figures compiled by the department of labor, wholesale prices increased 2.75 per cent dur ing the month of August, as com pared with prices prevailing in July.
 Food prices were in the lead, with an advance of 13.5 per cent Farm products, including many food arti- cles. showed an average increase of 2.5 per cent. In other commodities, except clothing, which remained stationary, prices decreased during the month.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
CONGRESSMEN REASSEMBLE;
 ADJOURN UNTIL SATURDAY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. % After recess of 30 days, the Con gress reassembled yesterday, and the indication is that the extra session. which began in April, will continue until the lawmakers enter upon the work of the regular session, which begins in December.
 No business was transacted yes terday, other than approving the journal, and the house adjourned during the afternoon, to meet again on Saturday. ....-*
 The time of the senate was talk en up to Q considerable extent by Senator Harrison, >~who unloaded a long-winded speech in which he took occasion to criticise President Hard ing for playing politics" in a re- cent exchange Of letters with Rep resentative Mccormick, of Illinois. The speaker charged that the Presi- dents letter, which was given con- siderable publicity, was written to aid the election of Bursum, in New Mexico.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
VOLSTEAD IS WARNED

MINNEAPOLIS. Sept. 22-Rep- resentative Volstead, known through out the country through his connec- ton with the Volstead act, says that his life has been threatened In an address delivered before the Min nesota Anti-Saloon league here on Monday night, he announced that he received letter while in Wash ington, during the late recess, warn ing him that he would never take his seat again in the house"
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
SMALL BOAT IS MISSING;
 ROY GARDNER SUSPECTED

TACOMA, Sept 22-The discov- cry that small boat belonging to J C. Evans, a McNeil Island ranch CT, was stolen during the night, has led prison officials to believe that Roy Gardner has made his escape to the mainland <~:. it,
 It is now believed that the escape remained in hiding on the island un- til the search for him was abandon ed, and then made his way to the mainland without danger of molesta- tion.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
Treaty Sent To Senate

The German, Austrian and Hun garian peace treaties were sent to the senate yesterday by President Harding for ratification. The docu- ments were accompanied only by a short formal note in which the law makers were requested to give the matter their favorable consideration without needless delay.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
GUAM PLoTTERs ARRESTED

PAGO PAG0, American Guam, Sept. PA conspiracy among the petty chiefs of this district to kill the high chiefs because of their loyalty to the American administra- tion, was nipped in the bud this week by the island authorities, be- fore the plotters had done any dam age. Seventeen of the conspirators have been placed under arrest.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
WORLDS SERIES STARTS SOON

CHICAGO, Sept. 22-In accord ance with decision reached today, following 8 conference beUweent the presidents of the American and Ma tonal leagues and Judge Landis, to start the Worlds series on October 5. The opening game will be played on the home grounds of the winner of the National league pennant. The two New York clubs are leading at present, with Cleveland and Pitts burg within reaching distance of the pennant.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
FRANCE WELCOMES GENERAL

HAVRE, France, Sept. 22-The arrival of General Pershing at this port yesterday from the United States was the occasion of a mon- ster demonstration, a huge crowd cheering the distinguished American officer as he came ashore. 4 regi- ment of infantry lined the quay and school children presented the gen. eral with a large boquet of Ameri- can Beauty roses.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
House Asked To Probe Strike

During the brief time the lower house of Congress was in session yesterday, Representative Foster, of Ohio introduced resolution provid- ing for an 1vesr gatiCr of the West Virginia coal fei situation by the Lpu-e mines committee. The senate IS aI-ead.r engaged m investigating tke strike in that state.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
THREE CLUBBER TO DEATH

DOWAGLAC, Mich, Sept. 22-Mr. and Mrs William Monroe and their daughter Neva, were found dead in bed this morning, the evidence in dicating that they had been clubbed to death while asleep. Another daughter, Ardith, also had been at tackled, and was unconscious when discovered. The authorities are with out 9 clue. ":.. ... ..@.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
important Testimony

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22-Al Semnecher, manager for Miss Rappe, is reported to have testified before the grand jury that Arbuede ad- mitted after the tragedy that he had taken Miss Rappe into a room in the St. Francis hotel and committed certain acts in connection with the crime alleged to have been commit ed by him. =: :>. :"
 Officials of the district attorneys office assert that the testimony will be of great value to the state in the prosecution of the actor. s-
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
U. s. DIVER HAS CLOSE CALL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept 22- The navy department has been ad- vised of the safe arrival of the sub marine R-27 at Guantanamo, Cuba, following a mishap at sea Several days ago, the diver wirelessed for assistance, stating that the craft had become disabled, and several vessels were immediately dispatched to the rescue.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
KHAN ACTIVITIES REVIEWED

WASHINGTON D C., Sept 22- Attorney General Daugherty was in conference with President Harding yesterday, the matter under con sideration being the Ku Klux Klan- The head of the department of justice laid considerable informa- ton bsfore the President relative to the activities of the organiza- tio1, the data having been gathered by Director Burns, of the bureau of investi~ation.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
BRITAIN WARNS RUSSIANS
 PROMISES MUST BE KEPT

LONDON, Sept, 22-The British government has dispatched strong ly worded note to Moscow, calling the attention of the soviet govern ment to alleged serious 5- -:aches f faith in the soviet's participation in intrigues. agaist the British through out Central Asia and Afganistan.
 An explanation is demanded. .
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
AUCTION PLAN ABANDONED

NEW YORK, Sept. 22-Urbain Ledoux announced today that he had reached compromise" with the police, with the result that he will abandon his plans for holding slave" auctions in this city. He says the police have promised to aid him in providing food for un- employed.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
Strike Is Threatened

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 22-Inter- national officers of the United Mine Workers intimate that strike will be called in the event of the refusal of coal operators to grant an in- crease in wages when existing agree ments expire next March.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
RIoTINC AGAIN IN BELFAST

BELFAST, Sept. 22-Rioting was resumed in the North Queen street area yesterday ai-i two persons were wounded before troops arrived on the scene. The whole district is Swarming with soldie $ today.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-22
Rappe Pictures Withdrawn

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22-All of the First National film exchanges have been ordered to withdraw films showing Miss Virginia Rappe. The order represents 3,200 exhibitors.
The Washington times., 1921-12-22
YOUR own Teeth
ARE BEST

Natural teeth are better than arti-
ncial ones. Keep them as long as
possible by using the tooth paste that
guards them against decay. Mag
Lao. the milk Of magnesia tooth
paste. corrects and prevents acid
mouth, which is the great cause of
decay. This is well-known fact
to all dentists. Why not give your
self the benefit of it? The 5O-cent
tube lasts eleven weeks. Get one
at any of these handy Penslar Stores
ALI of Peoples Drug Stores in
washington are Penslar Stores.