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New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
NEW VOLSIEAD SCHEME
Alleged Attempt is Exposed to Render Free Legal Aid to Violators of Pro- hibition Amendment.

Newark, N. J., Sept. 2.-Exposing an alleged attempt to organize in this state free legal aid bureau for vio- lators of the prohibition amendment James K. Shields, superintendent of the Anti Saloon league of New Jersey today threatened to direct publicity at every attorney who dared to join such a bureau
 The Anti-Saloon league has receiv- ed from number of lawyers in New Jersey a copy of a circular letter signed by you as president of the as- sociation against the prohibition amendment" said Mr. Shields in let ter to Robertson S Ward of this city.
 section of the Ward letter which MT. Shields quoted follows:
 "Outrages by prohibition and other officials have multiplied to such an extent and are of such fragrant character, that the situation has be- come intolerable. The rights of in- dividuals have been ruthessly violat- ed, their houses persons, papers and effects searched without warrants, all in the name of the law
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
City Items

Rev. c. M. Missirian, of Fresno, California, formerly pastor of the Stanley Memorial church of this city and Miss Katherine E. Manisajain of Brooklyn, will be married in New York this evening. They probably will come to New Britain on their weddiIA trip before going west.
 A marriage license was issued to- day to George w. Johnson of e3 Trinity street, and Myrtle May Car roll of 1Ss Maple street.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Burdick and son, have returned from their summer home in Cromwell, Conn
 Engine Co., No. was called out at 2:11 o'clock this afternoon to ex- tinguish fire in the Andrews street dump. There was no damage
 Eli Miette of 23o Park street, re- ported to the police that his 12-years- old son Joseph, had not been home for two days.
 Robert Ferguson of 331 Chestnut street, reported to the police that as he was driving his car on Stanley street, 5-years- Lois McFadden ran from the street and into his automo- bile. The child was slightly hurt Detective Sergeant McCue was detail- ed to investigate the matter
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
INFLUENCE TINTED
 IN CHANCE 0F VOTE
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ous resolution, and Judge Klett on the night of the meeting is reported to be as follows: "Mr. Klett don't you think 1t would be for the best inter- ests of the republican party if Rora- back were eliminated"
 That's a hard question to answer, have been approached by both sides and l have made no pledges what ever and I am not going to. If a res- olution is passed here I'll give 1t the greatest consideration"
 AS it stands now. three delegates voted in favor of some other man than Roraback and two voted for Rora- back. After the meeting one dele gate called up the chairman who did not vote but who is said to be open ly opposed to Roraback, and asked to change her vote. Since the decision rests with MT. Kimball, an anti Roraback man himself it is entirely unlikely the vote will be changed and the New Britain delegation will have gone on record as favoring the busting of the present chairman of the republican state central commit tee,
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
FAILED TO CALL TROOPS
Grand Jury Will Investigate Why Neglect Occurred in Summoning Aid at Herrin Massacre.

Marion, H., Sept. 2. = (By Asso ciated Press) The grand jury inves tigating the Herrin massacre in whict 22 persons were killed, also in mak- ing a thorough inquiry into the re. sponsibility for the apparent failure to call troops in time to prevent the slayings, 1t became known today.
 A number of prominent citizens have been called before the investi- gating body, and questioned along these lines, 1t was learned.
 Should the grand jury find any traces of dereliction of duty on the part Of any officials, recommendations of impeachment likely will be made, it was said. It also is expected that the failure to ask for troops after Col Samuel Hunter of the adjutant gen. erals office had recommended such steps will be commented upon.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
CREEKS CONCENTRATING
Entire Southern Army Is Ordered to
 Take Stand Against Turks.

Athens, Sept. 2, (By Associated Press) General army headouarters has ordered concentration of the en. tire southern Greek army on tho Cchak line in Asia Minor to make definite stand against the advance of the Turkish nationalists. ThiS maneuver is expected to relieve the situation considerably and Minister of the Interior Saratos today expressed optimism over the outcome of the struggle.
 A Smyrna dispatch says that at g o'clock last night the Greek retreat toward Cchak was continuing and that thousands of women and chil- dren were fleeing ahead of the army to escape the Turks.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
NEW GOLFER SCORES
M. A. Greer, of Philadelphia. Gfve. Chick Evans and Others Run At Amateur Match in Brookline.

The Country Club, Brookline, Mass. Sept, 2.-Amateur golfers-American and Britons-contending in the first half of the 36 holes of qualification play for the national amateur cham. pionship today were given a mark of 12 to shoot at for medal honors by a virtual unknown, M. A. Greer, of tho Llanerch club, Philadelphia. This card of the player who was formNrly provincial champion of Quebec and who was first of the 1so to leave the tee led all others up to early after. noon.
 Two strokes behind him at 7I was Chick Evans of Chicago, playing we'll in his quest of another title and W. c. Fownes, Jr,, of Pittsburgh, who won the championship over this course in 1910 was in turn two strokes behind Evans, his partner in play.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
CONFERENCE IS USELESS
National Army Leader Does Not Think Any Farley Would Accom- plish Results At This Time.

Dublin, Sept. 2.-An all-Ireland conference in an endeIvor to bring about peace as suggested recently by the Rosecommon county council, could not bear fruit at the present time, in the opinion of Commandant Gen. Brennan of the national army. AS chairman of the Clare county council he has issued the following reply to the invitation to participate:
 T am firmly convinced that there is no hope for peace in Ireland until the will of the people is accepted by everybody as the first court of appeal in all matters concerning the nation and not the gun and bomb.
 Recognition of the right of the people necessarily means the control of all arms by the peoples govern ment. The government Is the peoples and we stand by the government in its efforts to bring peace and order to our country"
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
ORDER OF VASA IN CONVENTION TODAY Delegates From All Parts of the
 State at Vega Hall

There were approximately 200 dele gates from all parts of the state in attendance at the convention of tAA Distric Lodge, No. 1. Order of Vasa, which is being held at Vega Hall on Arch street today. The morning was devoted to hearing remarks from the various lodge officials of the state lodges and late this afternoon the annual election of officers will take place. Much other business will be transacted this afternoon. A dinner was served at the Swedish Lutheran church at l o'clock.
 Officers Present.
 Anton Anderson of Naugatuck, dis trict officer, attended the convention with his staff officers. Other prom inent officials of the order who were at the hall today were: Vice-District Master Philip Bergen of Middletown; district secretary A. M. Anderson of Waterbury, vice-district secretary, John Karke of Middetown, and dis trict treasurer, Taylor Anderson of South Manchester Miss Lillian Sternberg of this city, the only local member of the order holding an of flee in the district, was also in at tendance. Miss Sternberg is chap lain.
 These officers will be replaced by others at the election this afternoon. Delegates to tn number of six will be named to attend the grand lodge meeting next June, which probably will take place in Detroit Invitations will be read this afternoon as to where the next district convention will be held
 Old Members There.
 Among the veterans of the order who were present were Nels Pearson of Plainville, who was the first grand master of the Order of Vasa; c. w. Malmquist of Derby and Andrew Will Hams of Hartford, also life members of the grand lodge and organizers of the order, had not arrived at the morning sessions but were expected this afternoon
 Carl G. Rolander of Worcester, Mass, grand master, was there with his staff officers of the district. MT. Rolander had not spoken to the gath ering this morning, but had informed the officials of the Tegner and Val- kyrian lodges, local organizations that they were to be complimented on the remarkable success of the associ- ations.
 E. c. Erickson acted as chairman of the committee of the Tegner and Valkyrian orders during the visit of their many guests and was assisted by others in making their visiting members comfortable.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
NORTHCLIFTE SETTLEMENT.

London, Sept. 2, (By Associated Press) )-The Daily Express this morn ing says 1t understands that owing to the intervention of Viscount Rothe- mere, brother of the late Lord North cllffe the legal dispute over the two wills of Lord Northcliffe has been settled at a meeting of representa- tives of the contending parties, who agreed upon a course of action. This action now awaits confirmation by the courts.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
THEY LOVE THEIR BEDS
Harrah, Okla, People Protest Ringing
 of Curfew At 9 P. NJ.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. D. Citizens of Harrah, Okla, have made good the ancient joke of the varieties about the g o'clock curfew waking up the townspeople. A delegation came to Oklahoma City yesterday and registered vigorous complaint with the couAty attorney. It was ex- pected that interruption of sleep was becoming a serious matter.
 The delegation wanted to file complaint against the city watchman who stays up until g p. m. to sound the curfew. The county attorney was willing, but discovered that under an ordinance recently passed it was the duty of the watchmen to ring the gong at 9 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
ARREST MAYOR AND CHIEF.
Officials Taken in at Ober- Cassel by Belgian Military Heads Under Orders.

Brussels Sept. ?, (By Associated Press) 1.-The mayor and chief of po- lice of the town of Ober-Cassel, in Belgian occupied territory, were ar rested last night by Belgian military authorities in pursuance of the ulti- matum giving the German authorities six hours to surrender the persons who yesterday shot and killed two Belgian soldiers.
 The Rhineland high commission has forbidden the citizens of Ober- -Cassel to be on the streets between D. m and a. m. and troops are patrolling the town.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
BAD COAL SHORTAGE
Shortage is About Thirty Million Tons Under the Normal Supply, Figures Prepared Indicate.

Washington, Sept. "A shortage of 30,000,o00 tons has been caused in the country's normal supply of an thracite by the tie-up in that indus try, according to estimates made by the coal bureau of the chamber ot comm cree of the United States. FIX cept for a few thousand tons which have been recovered by dredging, the bureau asserted thre has been "prac- tically no production since April 1, 1922" to date, whereas a normal sup ply would represent production of at least 6,000,000 tons a month.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
Russell Has Two Stories
 Appearing in Magazine

Two tales of fiction, by Robert Russell of The Herald, appear in the October number, just issued, of The Black Mask" magazine devoted to romance and detective stories, pub lished in New York city by the Pro- Distributors Publishing company. One of the stories, "Suspiciously Good Be- havior," appears under Mir. Russells name, the other, Parker Proves His Theory" under the nom de plume of David Hart"
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
ANTI.RORABACK MAN
 ELECTED IN SEVENTH
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delegates of the 36th district met here today and elected John Buckley, of Union, house leader in the last leg islative session, as a member of the state central committee to succeed the late Col. William H. Hall of Will lington W. D. Heald of Stafford Springs and c. Dennison Talcott of Talcottville were elected delegates-at- large to the state convention.
 Naugatuck, Sept. 2.-Dr. H. H Gorton was reelected member of the republican state central committee by the 14th senatorial district this noon
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the many neigh bors and friends for the sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Also for the beautiful flowers. We wish to thank especially the Sons of Her man society, Dept. 500, N. B. Machine Co. and Dept 59. Stanley Works.
 MRS. MARGARET MILLER
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
GUARDS PROTECT CLINE
Armed Men Posted Outside of Jail Where Murderer of Bergen is Kept.

Hackensack, N. J., Sept. 2.-Armed guards were posted today outside the county jail where George Cline, slayer of John Bergen movie dare devil and Charles Sculion, Cline's brother-in-law are imprisoned charged with murder.
 They were placed there because of the unusual and peculiar conditions surrounding the whole affair" Sheriff Kinzley said
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
SHOWER FOR MISS ROLLINS.

Miss Ethel Rollins of Arch street, was rendered a surprise miscellaneous shower last evening by her friends at the home of her sister, Mrs. Emil Leupold of 361 Arch street. Miss Rollins was presented with many beautiful and useful gifts. During the evening a buffet lunch was served. Miss Rollins is to become the bride of New York man next Saturday in that place. She will make her home there also.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
HELD FOR AUTO CRASH
Norwalk Man Detained By Police Fol
 lowing Injuries to Person.

Darien. Conn. Sept. 2.-Danie Lunady of Norwalk is detained by the police to await the outcome of in- juries to Patsy Santello of South Nor walk who has fractured skull and broken jawbone from an automobile collision. It is stated that truck driven by Jack Finch of South Nor. walk over the highway at Tokeneke was struck by a laundry machine driven by Lunady. Seven men on the truck were thrown out and in ad- dition Finch to avoid the collision bumped a telegraph pole. Two others besides Santello were hurt.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
HARD ON VICE-PREsIDENT.

Manila, Sept. 2. (By Associated Press)-Manuel Conception former vice president of the Philippine Ma tional Bank and son of its convicted former president today was sentenced to two years Imprisonment for misuse of the banks funds. The courts sen- tence also required that he indemnify the bank in the amount of s23,000.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
GREEK ARMY SITUATION
Reports That There Is Possible Necessity of Evacuating Asia Minor

Press) In French official circles to- day their latest information on the Greece Turkish situation was that Smyrna was endangered and that the Greeks were facing the possible nec- essity of evacuating Asia Minor in view of the Turkish military successes and financial complications There Is but one months money supply avail able for the Greek army it was de- clared and no prospect of further ad- vances.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
RECLusE DIES SUDDENLY.

Bridgeport Sept, "A verdict of death by natural causes was given last night by Medical Examiner Gar lick after viewing the body of Peter Farley, an elderly bachelor, which was found in his room. He had not been seen since Sunday. Farley was regarded as a recluse. He is said to have left an estate of about 34b,000.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
DUBLIN FIGHTING WORSE.

London, Sept. 2, (By Associated Press) Dublin passed last night through its worst night of fighting since the surrender of the irregulars early in July, says an Evening News dispatch from Dublin this afternoon Strong attachments of irregulars at tackled positions of free state troops all over the city and firing continued until today
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
WON'T HOP OFF TODAY

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 2.-Owing to delay in arrival of certain necessary equipment, Sampaio Correla number 2 the seaplane in which Lieut.. Walter Hinton and his party are to resume the fight to Rio de Janeiro will not take off from the Pensacola naval air station today.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
REV. COLLECTOR ARRESTED

Montreal, Sept. 2.-Frank H. Dunn of Outremont, a revenue collector, was arrested today charged with stealing $2o0,0oo from the province of Quebec. The money alleged to have been stol- en comprises government receipts and taxes from race tracks.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
SHOWERS NEXT WEEK.

Washington, Sept. 2.-Weather out look for next week in north and mid dle Atlantic states: Generally fair un- til latter part, when showers are prob able; normal temperature.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
POLICE HOLD GIRL,

Stamford, Sept. 2.-Helen Horan, l7, was detained by the police today at request of her mother who lives in Philadelphia. The girl is alleged to have come here to be married without parental consent.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
TO BE MARRIED WEDNESDAY

Mrs. Priscilla Jackson of 615 Main street has announced the engagement of her daughter, Nathalie A., to Louis Bosley of Philadelphia. The wedding will take place at the home of the prospective brides parents on Wed. nesday, September 6.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
STEAMERS COLLIDE.

London, Sept. 2 (By Associated Press) The British steamer Ezar- dian collided with the Holland Amer ican line steamer Zuyderijk today in the Scheldt river. It is feared that at least seven lives were lost.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
OH DEAR, RAIN TOMoRRoD
Unsettled Weather Promised For Sun day and Showers Are On Docket.

InSettled weather fTOmLScO TOT Sun-
 day and Showers Are On Docket.
 New Haven, Sept. 2-For Connecti- cut: Unsettled weather with probably showers tonight and Sunday; no change intemperature; gentle to moderate variable winds.
 Conditions: A trough of low pres sure extends from Michigan south eastward to Virginia with areas of high pressure central over Maine and Georgia. Heavy local showers were reported in the low pressure area. The greatest amount was 4.5S inches at Washington. Considerable cloudy and unsettled weather prevails this morn ing in all sections east of the Rocky mountains. The temperature Is r1s- ing slowly in the Lake region and New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity weather with occasional showers.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
SANTA PRoFITEERING
Unusual Adyank Noted in Price of German Made Toys For Children

rvs IoH SHHOHcH
 Washington, Sept. 2.-Santa Claus is joining the profiteers according to a report to the commerce department today from Berlin which told of mounting prices for German toys. Christmas prices cannot be forecast, the report declared but an increase of 150 per cent in the price of German toys to take effect in the fall has been decided upon with further increases expected.
 Militarism, the report added has disappeared from the German toy in- dustry and the lead soldiers formerly turned out by the Nuremberg factories have been superseded by American Indians.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
WAR VETERAN DEAD
George E.. Trask, Formerly of This City, Dies Unexpectedly At His Home at Mount Carmel

formerly of this city, dropped dead unexpectedly at his home last Tues day of hIart failure. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and the burial was in Evergreen cemetery at New Haven. The deceased was vet eran of the Civil War. He enlisted in the Massachusetts 27th Infantry and was taken a prisoner and incar- cerated in the Libby prison. He was member of Stanley Post, G. A. R., of this city. He is survived by a son, William S. Trask, master mechanic at P. and F. Corbin and a daughter, Mrs. William Shelton, of this city.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
because of an altercation between { hostler and a guard.
 Train and Mine Curtailment.

nOSLler anu d guard.
 Train and Mine Curtailment.
 The Baltimore and Ohio announced annulment of 23 passenger trains September 4.
 Some coal mines in the southern Illinois fields were closed because of a car shortage. It was reported that half the mines in Williamson county were shut down.
 c. H. Markham, president of the Illinois Central, announced that con- ditions on that road had improved to such an extent that the Paducah, Ky. shops were employing more men than before the strike began
 Department of. justice operatives denied that a nationwide raid on radicals was contemplated as a result of disclosures and arrests in Chicago in connection with alleged wreck plots.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02

People in New York city live like bees In a hive, ants in a hill. You'd think that everyone would know all about their neighbors. But they don't, And don't care to. Above Is Dominic Albino. He was kept locked in a dark room for four years according to officers, who found him in an East Side garret.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-02
ALLIES WOULD MEET
 ID DISCUSS DEBTS British Understood to Favor Settling War Bills at Conference

London, Sept. 2.-The Morning Post understands that the British government has virtually accepted the proposals made by France oh August "A for a Near East conference in Venice, and Italy will now be asked to fix convenient date.
 Paris Sept. 2.-(By Associated Press)-A proposal for a conference Of all the interested nations to settle the war debts question is embodied ln the French reply to the recent cir. cular note sent to the entente powers by the Earl of Balfour, as British acting secretary for foreign affairs. The reply signed by Premier Poincare was given out last night.
 Such a meeting the French note holds would have the most salutary effect on the separations problem, as until the question of interallied debts is settled there can be no solution of the former. Furthermore it is again pointed out, France can not pay her war debts until she receives the money from Germany.
 Favors Debts Cancelled.
 The note reiterates the French View that general cancellation of the war debts is justif1able, and plainly intimates that the United States should participate in any general agreement
 London, Sept. 2.-Commentinr on the French reply to the Balfour note the Times says:
 We gladly recognize that the re. ply indicates fresh movement tn the French mind in a genuinely con. structive direction, and this move. ment must be warmly encouraged on the British side"
 The Daily Chronicle does not "pin too much hope on the participation Of America which Governor Cox 10 strongly urges" adding, however:
 But American f1nanciers will have much to say If the question of a lNn to Germany is again raised"