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New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
QUEER GERMAN NAMES
Boats Going to South American Ports Are Named Pirate, Boche, Hun, Fourteen Points and Columbus.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Government officials were speculating today upon the operation of the German mind in naming trading vessels, destined to operate between Hamburg and Latin American ports. the Pirate, Boche, Hun, Fourteen Points and Columbus.
 Information received by the off cials from authentic sources and said by them to be thoroughly reliable, is that two masted schooner of a hun dred tons, named the Pirate and fly ing the German flag, recently entered port of the Dominican republic with cargo of cement, beer and toys from Hamburg. This vessel was said by officials here to be the first of a fleet of seven German sailing vessels which will soon trade out of Hamburg with Latin-America, five of which have been given the unusual names.
 The president of the company is said to be German by the name of Lutz, who owned and operated schoon- CTS in Latin-American waters before the world war. He was interned by the United States
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
City Items

In spite of the snow storm, work will be continued on the Belvldere sewer which was commenced last Monday,
 Jackman's Furs on sale at Besse- Leland's,-advt
 Announcement of a schedule of sal ary hearings is expected tomorrow from Committee Chairman A, T Eieh- staedt,
 All Mems S10.00 cordovan shoes, $500 at Bessc Leland s,-adyt,
 The Dlnevor Welsh concert will be given in the Methodist church this evening under the auspices of the Ep- worth League
 Now is the time to buy Jaekman's s furs Exclusive agents, Besse- Leland co.-advt.
 The annual meetings of the First and South Congregational churches will be held this evening in their re- spective meeting places,
 All Mems high Stotson Shoes great ly reduced at Bossc Leland s--adyt.
 The newly elected officers of Pride Circle, Lady lforesters, will be install ed at the regular meeting this even ing. Mrs. Sadie Olson, local deputy, will be in charge of the work, Sup per will be served after which there will be an entertainment, All mem bers are requested to be present, Women's pumps, oXfords and shoes S490. Values up 10 sl2.00 at Besse- Leland's.-adVt
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
PROTESTS ON TARIFF
Merchant Taiiors Object to Letting Americans Bring in S25O Worth From Abroad Tax Free.

Washington, Jan. 12.-A protest has been filed with the senate finance com mittee by the national association Of merchant tailors against the provision In the Fordney tariff bill which would permit residents of the United States returning from abroad to bring into the country, duty free S250 worth of personal belongings purchased over seas The association also asked that the present allowance of $100 be re- pealed.
 The protest which was signed by Wilbur w. Stewart president of the association says this would be class legislation since it would affect only those residents who can afford to travel to Europe several times year. Taking as q basis of calculation the number of travellers returning to the country last year and assuming that each would bring in the limit of duty free goods, the association says the government would lose the revenue on approximately s33,0o0,00o worth of goods
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
SUCCEEDS MCCORMICK
Samuel Insull Takes Over Presidency of Chicago Opera Association Name is Also Changed.

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Samuel Insull, head of several large public utilities in Chicago has ,supplanted Harold F. Mccormick, president of the Interna- tional Harvester Co. as president of the Chicago Opera association, The name of the association has been changed to Civic Opera association of Chicago Miss Mary Garden is re- tained as director general.
 The reorganization of the associa- tion by the board of trustees last night followed announcement made recently that MT. and Mrs. Mccormick would withdraw their standing offer to make good to an unlimited extent the deficits incurred by the association after the close of the present season.
 A statement issued by Mir, 1nsull declares that the first purpose of the association is to complete the five year guarantee fund of s500,0 ,000 year and make grand opera permanent in Chi cago.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
PLAN GENERAL STRIKE
Wallout Affecting All Workers in South Africa is Under Consideration

London, Jan. 12.-A general strike throughout the union of South Africa is planned in sympathy with the gold and coal miners who are now out, says Reuter- dispatch from Johan- nesburg.
 The executive of the South African Industrial federation has called upon all labor organizations to take the necessary steps to enable them to strike on Monday night if called upon to do so. The subordinate organiza- tions, however, are warned not to call a strike unless so advised by the fed eration.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
CALLS WITNESSES LIARS
Defense in Burch Murder Trial Severe Iy Arraigns Those Who Testified Against Accused.

Los Angeles, Jan. 12.-The defense s opening argument in the trial of Arthur c. Burch, charged with the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, re- mained to be completed today. Liars by the clock" was the phrase applied to certain of prosecution witnesses in the opening argument for Burch yes terday by John J. Sullivan.
 MT. Sullivan also contended before the jury that letters written by Mrs Madalynne Obenchain co-defendant with Burch to Kennedy, and intro duced by the state, indicated "a love which endured to the end" rather than one which turned to hate and resulted, as alleged by the prosecu- tions, in the instigation by her of the staying of Kennedy by Burch.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
PROMINENT SPEAKER
 AT LODGE BANQUET
Rabbi Halpem Of New York Ad- dresses Jehuda Halevi Members
 On Subject Of "Faith."

There was an attendance of more than 200 members at the banquet and ball of the Jehuda Halevi lodge, No. 710, I. o. B. B., held in Turner hall last evening. Guests from out of town were present and they were royalty entertained during the even ing. The hall was elaborately dec. orated.
 Lawyer George Levitt was the toastmaster and the manner in which he carried off his part gave much to- ward the success of the evening.
 The principal speaker was Rabbi Harry Halpern of the Jewish Com
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12

munal center of Brooklyn, N. Y. He chose as his subject Faith" and the address was an cnlightening one.
 He is only A years of age, but his name is known throughout the coun- try because of his great work. He has spoken before 20 lodges of the B'Nai Brith order and the territory he has traveled extends from Virginia to Quebec. He is a forceful orator and holds an important place in the sociological, religious and educational life in Brooklyn.
 Dancing was enjoyed after the banquet. The music was furnished by Sullivans orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
SEEKS NO AMERICAN BRIDE
Young King Boris of Bulgaria Says
 He Is Too Busy Now, Anyway.

Sofia, Jan. 12 (By Associated Press) Young King Boris of Bulgaria says he has no intention of marrying an American girl if he should visit the United States with Premier Stam- boulisky next spring, as he now hopes to do. The king laughed when the idea was suggested to him that he might find an American queen.
 That is an extremely interesting and novel idea" he said, but l am afraid it isn't true. Anyway I'm too busy with the reconstruction or the country and other vital problems to give any time to matrimonial pro- ieCtS"
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
II. c. l.. IS DROPPING
Goes Down i2 to IS Per Cent During
 Year in Principal Cities

Washington, Jan, 12.-Retail food prices in l6 principal cities In the United States decreased l2 to IS per cent in the 12 months ending Decem- Der lb last, the bureau of labor sta tistics of the department of labor an- nounced today. The bureaus figures showed that prices prevailing last month in 13 of the cities from which 1913 statistics were available had in- creased since that year from SS to bs per cent,
 Mobile, Ala, and Savannah, Ga, had the highest percentage of de- crease in prices for. the l2 months period, each reporting an IS per cent. decline. Other declines were:
 Bridgeport Conn, IA; Manchester, N. H., IS, and New York l2 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12

Archbishop Metaxakis left New York, December 80 for consianti- nople. He was elected patriarch Of the Greek Orthodox church In Con- stantinople on December s by an overwhelming majority after which relations were broken off between the Constantinople patriarchite and the Athens government In the debate preceding his election the Athens government was sharply criticized Tor alleged failure In it's duty towards the unredeemed Greeks.
 Seven members of the Constanti- nople synod resigned, protesting the illegality of the election and the Greek church synod at Athens adopt- e1 ?, resolution censuring Archbishop Metaxakis for attempting 10 provoke an ecclesiastical separation, or schism among the Greeks in America
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
ARCHBISHOP GUILTY,
 ORDERED SECLUDED
Most Rev. Meletois Metaxakis Charg- With Trying To Bring
 About Schism

Athens, Jan, 12, tBy Associated Press)-An ecclesiastical court pre- sided over by the metropolitan or Athens today found Most Rev, Mele- tois Metaxakis, recently elected pa triarch of Constantinople guilty of at- tempting to bring about a sehsm m the church. It ordered that he he de- prived of his every rank and secluded as monk in the monastery at Iante'
 Archbishop MetaXakis was not pres ent at the trial.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-12
CARLSON RESIGNS
Elmer Auto Company Manager To
 Enter Employ ofsA. C. Hawker

Carl Carlson, for the past five years with the Elmer Auto company, where for the past two years he has been manager, has resigned to enter the employ of A. G. Hawker. Beginning Monday, he will have charge Of the sale and service of Durant cars.
 II. H. owens of Hartford will sue ceed Mir. Carlson at the Elmer com pany.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
SARATOGA HANDICAP
 WON BY GREY LAG
Rancocas Stable Entry Flashes
 Out in Front in Stretch Drive

Saratoga Springs, N. r., Aug. a. Tn stirring stretch drive that brought the thousands of opening day turf enthusiasts to their feet cheer ing. Grey Lag, ridden by Laverne Fator In the Rancoca stable silks, yesterday hasheds under the wire winner by half length over Bon Homme, Tn the Saratoga. at a mile and a quarter. The time, two minutes three seconds and fifth, was within one and two-hfth seconds of the track record held jointly by Sir Barton and Man O War.
 Harry Payne Whitney's Prudery finished third, a length and a half be- hind Bon Homme. Devastation was fourth, and the aged campaigner Ex- terminator, which, in a dull perform ance. was never in the running was last.
 Prudery, Bon Homme and Devasta- ton went to the front from the bar rier and Alternated in the lead for a mile, while Fator held Grey Lag in reserve alongside Exterminator. In the last 18th Fator called on Grey Lag, which responded nobly, moved up to Bon Homme and passed him in three jumps before the finish.
 Grey Lag carried 130 pounds. Ex- terminator, ridden by A. Johnson, had top weight, 137 pounds.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
HARVARD WILL HAVE
 NEW TICKET PLAN
PaSteboardS for Season to Be Sold
 Under Certain Restrictions

Cambridge, Mass Aug. 2,-Season tickets for Harvard football games this fall will be sold only to Harvard men or through them to their friends.
 Those who wish them must apply through the same channels as they do
 when seeking reservations for the big
 games. The new regulations will serve to do away with the feeling engender- cd last year, when other than Harvard enthusiasts mingled In the Crimson's side of the field There was consid- erable frction at several of the games and the graduates in particular called for some method of distribution that would place rooters for the visiting team or rooters against Harvard in some other part of the stadium.
 The entire west stand of the stadium will be reserved for holders of season tickets The season books will admit to six of the nine games. The price the season books will be SC one less than last fall. Three dollars each, with all seats reserved, will again be the price asked for the Princeton game in the stadium and the Yale game in New Haven bowl. Reserved tickets for the games with Centre. Dartmouth. Florida anl Brown will cost $2 each.
 Football practice at Harvard will start on Soldiers Field, Wednesday, Sept. 13. The game with Middlebury College, which will open the season, will take place Sept. 30.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
McKENNA JOINS PROS.
National Amateur Heavyweight Cham pion signs a Fi,c-Year Contract With Ike DOrgan.

New York. Aug. 2.-Charley Me Kenna, national amateur heavyweight las turned professional and has sing ed a five year contract with Ike Dor gan. Mckenna holds the distinction Of winning three championships Tn the amateur class inside of eight months
 He started boxing last September and won the state cham pionship in December. In March he entered the metropolitan championship, winning that and in April went to Boston for the nationals. Tn that tournament Mckenna beat three men in the finals, including Eddie Egan of Harvard and Olympic champion. He is 22 years cid, stands six feet two inches and weighs 175 pounds.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
LEE WORTHY WINS
Ben White Pilots Trotter to Victory in the Matron stake Event at Tol- edo Track.

Fort Miami Park. Toledo, O., Aug 2-Lee Worthy, driven by Ben White, won the Matron Stake for three-year old trotters, value s7.340, on the Grand Circuit track here yesterday afternoon. after nosing out Peter Earl the faNorite. in the first heat and trail ing in seventh place in the second heat. White drove the winner to an easy victory in the final heat. Peter Earl, driven by Nat Ray, was second, and Helen Dillon, third. The time for the three heats 2o5 +, 2:o5A and 2:06 F were the fastest heats trot- ted by three year olds this year.
 Peter Pluto won the Toledo Blade -:12 trot with a purse of s2,430. In the 2:07 pace Edna Early won in straight heats.
 The 2:04 pace, postponed from Monday on account of rain, was won by Roger C., in straight heats.
 The 2:15 pace forced into an extra heat when Robert M Neita Patch and Laura Forbes divided first place posi- ton in the first three heats was won by Laura Forbes.
 A hot sun and practicaiy no breeze made racing ideal and the track was hard and fast
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
SHORT SHIP CIRCUIT
George Harvester Wins Three Year. Old Stake Race At Woonsocket and In Straight Heats.

WoonsocAet, R. l., Aug. 2.-The feature event of the Bay State cir cult meet at the fair grounds yester- day was the stake for three year old trotters. Although only three an- swered the word, the winner George Harvester, owned by James Hennessy of Boston, proved to be about as classy youngster as has been seen this sea- son. He won in straight heats with Miss Worthy second. Lady Dillon was the third starter
 Talmena had to go four heats to take the PA trot, finishing second to Helen Scott in the second heat.
 The 2.19 pace was a five heat strug gle between Bin Elder and June Will lis, the latter winning handily, show ing rare form save in the third heat when she finished sixth
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
CUBANs WINS AGAIN
Jose Capa Blanca Defeats English
 Opponent in Tourney at London.

London, Aug. 1 Associated Press)
 In the second round of the Interna- tional Chess tournament E. D. Bogol- jubow, Russia, defeated Dr. Davide M. Arotti Italy; A. Alechine won from E. c. Watson, Australia; A. Reti, Czecho- -Slovakia, was victorious over K. o. Yates, England; A. Rubinstein. Poland, defeated J. F. Morrison, Can ada; Dr. s. Tartakoyer, Russia won from M. Euwe, Holland; Dr. M. Vid- mar. Jugoslavia, defeated E. Shosko Borowsky, Russia, Jose R. CapablAn- ca, Cuba, the champion, defeated M. Wahetuch, England.
 The match between H. E. Atkins, England, and G. Maroczy, Hungary, resulted in a draw.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
PIRATES WALLOP
 THE GIANTS BADLY
McGraWmen Drop Their Fourth
 Straight Contest, 10 to2

New York, Aug, 2,-Pittsbursh made it four straight from New York here yesterday afternoon, winning the last game of the series, 10 to 2. It was the fifth successive defeat for the worlds champions and reduced their lead over St, Louis to a few points. kehf, who has defeated Pittsburgh in twelve straight games was unable to pitch because of illness, and the vis- !tors hammered Ryan and Jonnard freely.
 In the first inning Carey hit his fifth home run of the series, scoring Maranville ahead Gooch was hit on the head in the second inning by a p''cEed ball by Ryan and WIS knocked down. He recovered, but had to be assisted from the field. Rain fell during the entire game but never hard enough 10 stop play. Score
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
OUT OF JAIL TO RIDE.
Jockey ButwelI Is Released on Order
 by Judge.

White Plains, N. Y, Aug. 2--Jim- mic Butwell, veteran jockey riding for Walter Salmon of New York, is in Saratoga today, free from the tolls Of Westchester law. Justice Joseph Morschauser late yesterday signed an order directing Sheriff Werner Of Westchester to release the jockey from the jail limits of White Plains and to refund his s2.000 cash bail
 Butwell was arrested two weeks ego at the Empire track on a body exc cution against him for s25,134 and was supposedly confined to the city limits, but by special dispensation was permitted to don the silks and ride hls mounts each day at the Empire Vack, being required 10 report in" to the warden of the jail each night, then stay in White Plains.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
BLACK STILL BATTLING
Nationally Famous Golfer Is Making a Grand Fight in a California Hos pital-Crisis Near, Say Physicians

San Jose, Calf, Aug. 2, (By Asso- ciated Press) After winning in the qualifying Found of his tournament with death yesterday John Black, na- tionally famous golfer today was in what his physicians believed to be the semi-f finals and "one up at the turn"
 Black still 'is in the rough as he lies in a hospital here with his head injured and several of his ribs broken as a result of an automobile accident near Irvington Monday night Herbert Hamilton Brown, San Francisco club man, broker and friend of Black was killed in the accident that injured the master golfer.
 Although fin the rough" Blacks physicians are counting on his iron to get him out The crisis i. near, 1t was said.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
ASTOR CUP RACE ON
Four Schooncrs and Five Sloops of New York Yacht Club Fleet in Con- test This Afternoon.

Newport, R. l., Aug. 2. - Four schooners and five sloops, crack rac- ing members of the N. Y. Yacht club fleet, made sail today for the start of the historic Astor cup race. The contest, an annual feature of the clubs summer cruise was scheduled for this afternoon over 37 mile tri- angular course off Brenton's Reef lightship.
 Fog prevailed early today with light airs, but it was expected to clear be- fore race hour.
 The schooners were to cross the starting line first with the sloops to follow three minutes later.
 The clubs cruise down east begins tomorrow and will finish at Marble head next Tuesday. The Kings cup races, another feature of the cruise each year, will be decided off that port.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
SIMPSON LEAVES HOSPITAL.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 2,-Wally Simpson, catcher and outfielder for the Ponies, who was hit on the head by a pitched ball at League Park Monday in the game with Worcester was dismissed from the Wesson Mem orial hospital yesterday noon An X-ray was taken of his head and no fracture was found. He is still under the care of the club physician, Dr. Leo H. Devine, who stated last night that Simpson would be out of the game for a few more days.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
HARVARD GAMES EXCLUSIVE
BecaMse Team Was "Booed" Last Fall Only Those Vouched For Can Get Better Seats.

Cambridge, Mass. Aug. 2.--Because the Harvard varsity football team last year was booed from its own cheering stands in home games, a new system of season ticket distribution was an- nounced today. Only Harvard men or their friends who may be vouched for by them may obtain season tickets at the stadium this fall. The entire west stand will be reserved for them, In this way the Harvard management hopes to keep out of the supposedly partisan Harvard sections, those who may be opposed to the Crimson, The latter will have access to the oppo- site stand.
 Season books, the price of which has been reduced S1 from that of last fall, will admit to six of the nine games. The Dartmouth and Prince ton contests may be seen only on tick cts distributed on special application. The price of reservations for the Dartmouth game will be $2; that for the Princeton game will be $3 the same as last year, The Yale game will be played at New Haven this fall
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
DURHAM IN REGATTA
Toronto Sculler Will Compete in Am- ateur Oarsmen Event on the Schuylkiu River This Week.

Philadelphia. Aug. 2.-Johnny Dur ran of Toronto has sent in his post entry for the association singles race in the golden jubilee regatta of the national association of amateur oars- men Oh the Schuylkill river Thirsday. Friday and Saturday. This makes 13 entries for the event. and will ne- cessitAte two heats, the first two men in each going into the final. The win- ner will be eligible to compete in the championship singles.
 Among the features of the regatta will be veteran race, the entries in cluding James H. Reilly, the seventy six year old sculler of Saratog Springs. N. r., James Teneyck an Fred PlAisted.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
PAGER SOLD FOR s4,5oo.

Toledo. Aug 2.-Wrack, 7A, five year old pacing stallion owned by c. G. Shade of Pittsburgh, has been sold to E F. McCombs of St. Louis, Mo-, Mir Shade announced late yesterday afternoon. The price brought by the stallion is said to have been in the neighborhood of s4,50O, Mir. Me- Comb, formerly active in harness horse racing, has announced his in- tention or starting Wrack in the 2;07 pace at Fort Miami Park this alter noon.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
WILLIAMS HITS HIS
 27TR HOME RUN
Browns Star Has Now Hit Five
 in as Many Days

st. Louis, Aug 2,-Pitchng well in the pinehes Ray kolp hurled the Browns to their fourth consecutive victory over the Red SoX, to . yes terday three-run tally in the sev- enth inning decided the game in favor of the locals, McManus and Williams hit home runs II was Williams 97th circuit drive of the season and his fifth in the last five days The Browns increased their lead 10 two games as a result of their victory while the Chieago-New York game was called on account of rain, The score.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
MORE NEW RECORDS.
Johnny WeismullerS the Chicago Sen-
 sation, Sets New Marks.

Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 2.-Johnny Weissmuller of Chicago, worlds champion swimmer, shattered two worlds records in the Ohio State ju- nior swimming meet here yesterday. He bested his own 75 yard backstroke record by 3 1-5 seconds, negotiating the distance in 4S 3-5 seconds. Ills old mark was 49 4-5. Weissmuller was successful in his attempt to lower the 50 yard free style record. held by Duke Kahanamok of Honolulu He swan the distance in 22 4-5 seconds, second better than the Hawaiian's best mark.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
BRITISH STAR BEATEN.

New York, Aug. 2.-Gertrude Ed erie of the New York Women's Swim ming association, won the 3 1-2 mile International swimming race for wo- men off Long Island yesterday, finish ing in 6f minutes. 34 3-5 seconds. Helen Wainwright of the same club, was second and Hilda James the youthful British star, third, Aileen Risgin of the New York association finished fourth,
New Britain herald., 1922-08-02
UNABLE TO LEAD GOLF TEAM.

London, Aug. 2.-1t was announced yesterday that Angus Hambro, M P, the noted British amateur golfer, would not be able to accompany the golf team which is to represent Great Britain in the amateur international matches in the United States. MT. Mambro was to have explained the team of ten players.