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New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
FUNERAL OF POPE WILL BE HELDAT3OCLOCK THURS:
 SERVICES NOT FOR PUBLIC
NEGRO ORCHESTRA IS
 DRIVEN OUT OF MIAMI Several Members Are First Kidnapped and Beaten by
 Unidentified Men

Miami, Fla, Jan. 25.-Guarded by an escort of police six members Of a negro orchestra who have been cm- ployed at tourist hotel here were taken today to a northern suburb and placed on q train bound for their homes in Columbus, o. The musicians last night were lured to the outskirts of the city and beaten by a gang of men who, the orchestra members said, warned them to leave Miami within four hours. Some Of their instru- ments were destroyed.
 The police claim to be without in formation as to the identity of any member of the party issuing the warning. Several complaints had been made to the police that the negroes had not conducted themselves in ac- cordance with southern customs, had sought to mingIe with white people in the public parks and at public enter tainments and that the leader Of the orchestra had on one occasion left his place with the orchestra and stepped on the floor to direct a new dance.
 The Columbus orchestra was the only band of negro musicians employ ed in the white section of the city. The hotel has telegraphed for a white orchestra to take their places.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
REGULAR SLEUTH, B'GOSH
Correspondence School Detective Fined for ImpersOnating Officer, Tears Up His Diploma.

Webster, Mass, Jan. 25.-Ernest Arsenault was back at bench in OK ford today, a correspondence school detective disillusioned by contact with courts and with the state constabu- lary.
 For weeks he had applied himself to instructions "how to become a de- tective." Qualified. he thought, Arse nault wrote under an assumed name to Nils Peterson, postmaster at Dodge nearby village, that he was a detec. tive who always got his man and worked in secret He would turn up the man who robbed the post master three months ago if he was advanced his expenses to Texas and money enough to buy a revolver and a pair of handcuffs
 Peterson is a bit of detective him. self. He spotted Arsenault as his correspondent. informed the state constabulary and the mechanic-detec- tive was locked up.
 Convicted of impersonating an officer, Arsenault paid the small fine, than took out of his pocket diploma with seals of red and gold which at tested his qualifications as a graduate detective. He tore it in small pieces in the court room, remarking as he did so that his detective days were done
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Large Delegation of Strik- CTS Visits Natick Plants, But No Disturbances De- cur Today.

Providence, Jan. 25.-A large dele gation of strikers from the B. B. and R. Knight Inc. mills at Natick went to the Pontiac mill of that concern this noon. No overt acts were at tempted the strikers contending them serves with standing about in groups near the mill gates. No attempt was made to operate either the Pontiac mill or bleachery today or the Knight mills at Natick, Riverpoint, Arctic and Centerville.
 Following the outbreak of yester- day afternoon at Pontiac the Warwick police and the mill management had taken precautions to meet any emer- gency today. The Natick strikers planned to organize all the striking mill operatives in the Pawtuxet val ley. A representative of the anal textile workers union Is ex- pected to be present and assist in the formation of the union.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
GOVT. TO AUCTION
 GROTON SHIPYARDS
Connecticut Plant. Valued At $1.OOO. 900 is One of Five Which Arc
 to Re Sold Shortly.

Washington. Jan. s5-Shfppine board wartime housing projects at Bath, Me. Groton, Conn, Wilmington. Del. Chester, Pa. and F,sington, Pa, whose total original cost approximated s11.650,oo0 will bc sold by auction within the next month. it was stated today by Sidney Henry, commercial manager of the Emergency Fleet corp.
 At Bath there are 1o9 houses and four dormitories of brick, which cost originally $1,50O.o0O.
 The Groton park group at Grotons Conn. consists of s5 frame dwellings,, four frame dormitories and several other buildings which cost approxi- mately $1,00o,Oo0.
 It is tho intention of the emergency fleet corporation to conduct the liqui- dation along the lines of the auction sale held at Fairview Camden, N. J. recently. Every opportunity will be given the present tenants to purchase their homes it was said.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
MARKETING DISCUSSED
Agricultural Conference Continues Its
 Sessions At Washington.

Washington. Jan. 25.-Marketine was the general subject for discussion at today's open session of the national agricultural conference The commit tees which organized yesterday and assigned details of their duties to sub committees were prepared to get down to work today following the confer ence session.
 Delegates expressed been interest in the subject of commodity financing which Is in the hands of the commit tee or agricultural credits and in- surancc. This committee is expected to make recommendation for provid- Ing farmers with working capital on terms of equality with financial aid available to other industries. Some form of crop insurance also Is ex- pccted to be recommended.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
DEMOCRATS SELECT
 WARD COMMITTEES
Captains and Assistants Picked by the Town
 Committee

The democratic drive to oust the re- publican administration and replace it with democrat rule is rapidly gain ing momentum, and plans are now be- ing made to carry the campaign into every corner of the city.
 At meeting Of the town commit tee last night in the office of Lawyer David l.. Dunn, chairman, ward cap- tains and committees were selected as follows:
 First ward, Joseph Ryan, captain; George Cans, John J. Hanrahan, John F. Callahan, William Fitzpatrick, Martin Connolly, James Smith.
 Second ward Thomas Heslin, cap tain; Leo Fortier, James Griffin, Sam uel Hockins. James Cosgrove, Hen ry S. Tallard, Thomas Mccarthy, liar ry Lenehan, P J. Murray.
 Third ward, Edward Mccarthy captain; William Heslin, Willis Hop kins. Thomas McNamara, Louis Gran ley, James P. Kiniry, William Hickey Edward Burns. Charles Gaffney.
 Fourth ward, Thomas Coyle, cap- tain; James Crowley, James O'Con- iio'y Soi'iSo i"tS1i llly' OooNpll IHC- Clean, Nick Bellini, Charles Carlson, William c. Hasselback, Anton Hobert, George Levitt.
 Fifth ward, John Claughessy, cap tain; Joseph Murphy, Owen Reilly, George Calmbach, Charles Address, Louis Romonouski, Paul Nurczak, Charles Reed, Fred Kowatsky, An drew Bobrowski, Frank Nusczek, AL exander Bozowy, Larry Sanorcyezk, William Sullivan.
 Sixth ward. Jeremiah J. Coffey. captain; William O'Bierne Joseph Farrell, John Blair, Frank Zack, Fred Dzick, Fred Conlon. James Scott c. Scanlon, M. J. Kennedy. Edward Hennessey. William Fowler, Philip Black, Joseph Farr and Anthony Ser aphin.
 The committees will meet shortly to plan activities in the wards. Their duties will continue until after cleo ton time
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
QUIGLEY CHOOSES
 HELLBERG AGENT
.. of Legion Post is to Man. age Campaign of Candidate For
 Mayoralty Honor.

Ex-Mayor George A. Qnigley, whose candidacy for the republican nomna- tion for mayor has been announced, has named Clifford Hellberg as politi- cal agent for the coming campaign.
 Mir. Heilberg ir an ex-serviceman and is --..- >~' of Eddy-Glover post of the American Legion. Dur ing the war he served the navy. He is the son Of Policeman and Mrs. Gustav Hellberg.
 Supporters of Quigley campaign are already laying lines" for the spring activities. A meeting which the candi- date explains, with smile, was a social session. was held last night at the Quigley home on Maple street. Several of the republican political powers We, are friendly to the candi- date, were present. Mir. Quigley had no announcement for publication as to what transpired.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
NEW GERMAN TREATY
Harding Has Plan Under Considera-
 tion Concerning Private Damages.

Washington, Jan. 25.-President Harding had under consideration to- day with indications of early approval proposal that the United States ne- gotiate a new treaty with Germany to create commission for arbitration of private damage claims growing out of tho world war.
 Suggested at White House dinner conference last night between the president, Secretary Hughes and sre- publican leaders of the senate and house the proposed arbitration treaty. while understood not to have been definitely decided upon, was said to have been favorably viewed by the president.
 Agreement was said to have been reached at the conference also for . renewal of the s5,ooo,ooo loan agree ment made with Liberia during the War
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
LOSES FINGER AFTER
 AUTOMOBILE MISHAP
Butcher Suffers Serious Injury at Municipal Abattoir This Morning While Starting Car.

Hyman Micklin of 19 Oak street, one of the butchers using the muni- cipal abattoir at the town farm, sus- tained injury to his right hand this morning that necessitated the ampu- tation of the index finger.
 The operation was performed at the hospital, where he was hurriedly talk en by Dr. c. w. Witte, inspector of meats at the slaughter house.
 Micklin had completed his morning work at about 11:3O o'clock and was preparing to leave for home. He had difficulty in starting the engine of the car and was attempting to adjust the mechanism, it is believed, when his right hand became enmeshed in the motor.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Influenza Is Spreading
 Throughout New York

New York, Jan. 25.-City health officials were today taking steps to block the further progress of a threatened influenza and pneumonia epidemic. Health Commissioner Copeland said today that 123 cases of influenza and 102 of pneumonia had been reported in greater New York in the previous 24 hours.
 Dr. Louis l. Harris, director of the bureau of preventable diseases said that in the 24 hours ending at 10 a. m. today, 191 new cases of influenza and 112 of pneumonia were reported.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Washington St. Man Found Dead; Friends Say
 Foul Play, But This Is Disclaimed By Examiner

Giuseppe Di Lorurio aged Al years, a barber, was found dead in his room at 181 Washington street this morn- ing.
 Perella. with whom the deceased boarded. Medical Examiner Lyon was summoned, and he experienced quite q lively time after his arrival at the scene. Some excited friends of tho deceased insisted that Di Lorurio had met with foul play, and when the medical examiner took possession of a bottle containing citrate of maKnesis
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Insists That Teachers And Pupils May Attend Whether They Are h. oculated or Not Despite Other Orders
No New Cases Have De- veloped and 60 Patients Are Now Under Treat ment, B Having Been Cured.


 Bridgeport, Jan. 25.-The schools of this city are open to teachers and pupils regardless of whether or not they have been vaccinated, according to resolution adopted at a special meeting of the board of education held today.
 Before passing the resolution Dr. w. H. Coon, health officer, gave his views, which were followed by lively discussion by members of the board of education, who questioned the health boards authority to order that pupils be excluded from the schools unless vaccinated.
 There were no new cases of small- pox reported here today. Sixty cases are now under treatment and B havo been discharged as cured.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
EXPLOSION CAUSES FIRE
Brockton Plant Destroyed By Unusual Causes-Onc Employe Loses Life in Con1agration.

Brockton, Mass, Jan. 25.-A static spark produced by friction of felt, lmpregnated with resin, shellac and denatured alcohol, passed into an oven filled with alcoholic vapor and caused the explosion of the F. l.. Gowdy Box Toe companys factory January 19 Fire Chief w. F. Daly announced to- day. The explosion resulted in the death of one man. injury of two oth- CTS and destruction of the factory. Chief Daly said Walter Wedger, ex- plosives expert for the department of safety who examined the ruins and witnesses yesterday agreed with him that a static spark was the probable cause. all other pos sible causes having been eliminated.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25

the men attempted to take it from him. The medical examiner, before he was able to conclude his examina- ton of the body, was forced to call in the assistance of the policeman. Policeman Patrick O'Mara having been sent to the house by Chief Rawl- ingr
 The report of the medical examiner showed that Di Lorurio died of heart trouble He worked as usual yester- day at his trade In Broad street ba.borshop, and retired in his usual health last night. He leaves a wife aud fap,ilv in f olu.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Peoria Votes Against
 Light Wines and Beer

Peoria. H., Jan. 25.-The city council last night refused to adopt a resolution sponsored by the Chicago city council which called for modi- fication of the prohibition laws to permit the manufacture of beer and light wines. sThe aldermen were tied on the vote and the matter was tabled by the voice of the mayor. Much interest was aroused as this city was commonly termed "the wet test city in the United States before prohibition because of the distilleries here.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
ONE BODY FOUND IN
 BENNINGTON RIVER Hartford Man Drowned When
 Auto Goes Over Trestle WOMAN IS STILL MISSING
Tragedy Occurs Near Windsor Wrecked Machine Contained Moon- shine Whiskcy, Is Police Version Of Affair.

Hartford, Jan. 25.-Thc body of George Okanus, of Shelden street, this city was taken from the Pennington river in Poquonock, town Of Windsor. this afternoon, by searchers. Okanus and his wife were in the automobile which was found on the trolley trestle at Poquonock early yesterday, carry ing what was believed to be moon- shine whiskey.
 Search is being continued for the woman's body.
 Body is Recovered
 The body of Okanus was found by State Policeman Arthur M. Pinnell, Philip w. Flynn and Theodore Paulo- ski. after they - worked about 30 minutes in dragging the water. The body was directly under the bridge near the Durham mills in about six feet of water. practically under the spot were the automobile hung suspended over the edge of the bridge The body was near the abutment of the bridge.
 The state policemen continued the dragging of the river and anticipated finding the body of the woman near the spot where Okanus was taken from the water.
 The body was left on the bank of the river while the medical examiner was notified, and awaiting his permis- sion for removal.
 One Person Saved
 Selectman R. Arthur Ragarty says he is convinced that the couple were thrown out of an automobile which struck the bridge railing and that they dropped into the river, sinking at once. The machine had been driven by Peter Servy Of Hartford, who had cung to the steering wheel and had not been thrown off the bridge.
 Servy Is Arrested
 MT. Hagarty says that he was the first man on the bridge after John NJ. Connolly. night watchman in the Dunham Mills, Inc, close by, had in- formed him that an automobile was practically hanging over the edge of the bridge. At first the supposition was that Servy had been carrying liquor. It was not until late yesterday that Servy altered his original story and admitted that the Okanus's had been with him. Mir Hagarty then felt cer- tain that the couple had been precipi- tatef from the bridge. Servy was later arrested.
 Mir. and Mrs. Okanus lived in SheI- don street Hartford and leave three small children. The latter were cared for by neighbors who had found that the parents had not been at home Monday night or all day yesterday
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
MAYOR DISAPPROVES
 SKATING PROPOSAL
Flooding of Walnut Hill Park is Im- practical. Park Commission
 Has Reported.

Mayor O. F. Curtis will return to the council without his approval the reso- lution to have the board of park com missioners flood section of Walnut Hill park for skating.
 The resolution will come up at the special session next "Wednesday eve- ming. The mayor will also have re- port from the board of park commits sioners setting forth the inadvisability of this work.
 AS explained to the mayor by the park board, the water is warmer than the frozen earth and when flooded will thaw the ground. The result will be that it will seep into the ground and the ice will drop.
 Some time ago the idea was tried out on a small scale, Mayor Curtis explains, but was found to be imprac- ticable.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Child Dies Suddenly,

Bridgeport, Jan. 25.-Stricken sud- denly ill. six year old Marie J. Casey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John J. Casey, a pupil in the public schools who was vaccinated a week ago, died at her home last night before medical assistance arrived In order to de- termine whether vaccination was in any way responsible for the child's death an autopsy will be performed this afternoon on orders from the health department. Dr. S. NJ. Garlick. medical examiner made an examina- ton this morning giving it as his opin- ion that death was due to an attack of acute appendicitis.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Mayor Oles Now Has to
 Have Personal Bodyguard

Youngstown, O.. Jan. 25--An armed guard Is staying close to Mayor Geo. l.. Oles, day and night as q result of threatening letters received by the mayor, 1t was learned today. Reports are current that threats have been made by members of the lawless ele- ment to bump off, Oles because of his activity in attempting to clean up the city.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
3O YEAR PRISONERS
 MAY BE LIBERATED
Release of Thirty ConVicts at
 WetherSheld Rests on Test Case CONN. LAW IS QUESTIONED
Statute Under Which Iiabitual Grim innls are Sentenced Is to bc Tested Out In Judge Maltbie's Court in Hartford.

Hartford, Jan. 25.-Possibilities Of some 30 or more thirty-year men be- ing liberated from state prison lie be- hind the action of Franklin Coeller of New Haven, attorney Tor Charles w. Anderson, who applied to Judge Malt bic of the superior court in this city Tuesday afternoon for writ of habeas corpus directing Warden Scott of the Connecticut state prison 10 pro- duce Anderson in court at Hartford and show cause why he should not be set free.
 Has Served 10 Years.
 Anderson has been at the prison for 10 years, being sent there from New Haven as an habitual criminal under a maximum sentence of 30 years. At the time he was tried and convicted of soliciting another to commit burglary. and in connection with that case-as has been the cus- tom of states attorneys-Anderson was charged with being an habitual criminal, third offense, as he had served time in Sing Sing and in d Pennsylvania prison. Evidence of this ~dc iHliouuCtu III HIS case.
 Basis of Writ.
 The Connecticut supreme court in Lawrence Ferronne's first appeal has decided that evidence of former con- victions should not be introduced in the trial of the immediate offense charged as it is prejudicial to the de- fendant in the case on trial. The habeas corpus is based on this.
 Among the thirty year men that have been sent to prison from the Hartford court are Tom Sheedy of Albany, a burglar, and Joseph Ryan, of Boston. who was pal of Ferrone. It is said these men claim that under the supreme courts ruling their cases are the same as Anderson's and they should be liberated.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
NAUGHTY BATHING VAMPS, ST. PETERSBURG'S MAYORS GOING TO LOOK 'EM OVER.

St. Petersburg, Fla. Jan. 25.- Mayor Frank Pulver today had request from the St, Peters burg Purity league that he ap- point bathing suit inspector, a formal communication from the organization stating that the league intends to protect the married men from the wiles of the sea vamp."
 The mayor said he would personally visit the beach and look 'em over.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Girl Fractures Neck
 While Curling Her Hair

Syracuse, N. Y, Jan. 25.-Miss Helen Vickery of Schenectady. a stu- dent nurse at the Good Shepherd hos pital here, is suffering from fractur- ed vertebra, suffered while combing her hair. She had her head in an in- clined position and while passing the comb through her hair twisted a yer tebra in her neck out of position.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
$35,OOO DIAMOND ROBBERY. New York Jcweler Held Up and Robbed in Sight of Stenographer.

New York, Jan. 25.-A s35, ,000 diamond robbery in tho downtown gem district was reported to the po- lice today by Jacob Levine, salesman for John Cohen, diamond importer.
 Levine said two armed bandits in- vaded Cohen's offices. held him up in the presence of girl bookkeeper and took from him a wallet containing the unset stones. They made their es- cape undetected, although Cohen's of- fees are on the fifth floor of build ing at the busy corner of Nassau and Ann streets.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
HARDING CHANGES ORDER

Gallon, O., Jan. 25.-By special or dor of President Harding, the village of Iberia. Morrow county. today has postoftce of its own. The of1ce was discontinued in 1919 but has beea re- established on orders from the president "in recognition of the placo where he attended college"
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
LOWER MILK PRICES
Drop in Charges All Over United States is Predicted by Expert, Fol lowing National Survey.

Buffalo, Jan. 25.-Lower prices for milk throughout the country due to great surplus, was forecast by w. T. Schilling of Northield. Minn., at a meeting of milk producers here last night.
 He said that one of the largest milk condenseries in the United States was stocked ahead for six months. all though farmers in it's territory were clamoring for place to dispose of supplies of raw milk.
 Mir. Schilling said he based his opinion on observations during two months travel in the United States and Canada
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
SUPPORT F0RD'S IDEA
Editors Of Agricultural Journals Arc Back Of Plans For Muscle Shoals DcNClopmcnt.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Support of Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals was announced today by the group of editors of agricultural papers at- tending the national agricultural con- ference.
 A committee which included Her hert Myriclt of Massachusetts was named to call on Secretary Weeks in regard to the matter.
 Later announcement was made that committees representing the farm papers and the American farm bur- eau also would call on Secretary Weeks at o'clock this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
BIG PONDER CONTRACT.

Wilmington. Del. Jan. 2b.-The Du Pont Powder Co. today authorized an- nounccment that 1t had received n contract from the Argentina govern ment for 1,00O,oo0 pounds of military smokeless powder.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
HOOVER NAMES JONES

Washington, Jan. 25. - Secretary Hoover announced today the appoint ment of Grosvenor NJ. Jones of Clevc- land, as head of the newly organized paper division of the bureau of for eign and domestic science.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
Wisconsin City Adopts
 City Manager Methods

Kenosha, Wis, Jan. 25.--Kenosha by majority of S72 decided to dis card the aldermanic form of govern ment and adopt the city manager form in a special election yesterday. The vote was 3770 to 2S9S. Women supported the proposed change.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
LOUD CASE WITH JURY.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 25.-The fate of Clarence w. Loud charged with the murder of Patroman Jo,ncs A. Preston at Wakefield on the even- ing Of April 9. 1921 probably will be in the hands of the jury tonight. Final arguments were made today.