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New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
MINISTER'S ATTACK
 PROSECUTORS ACTS
Willimantic Clergy Object to Con. Yicted Man Getting Ol
OFFICIALS AGAINST LAW?
WiIlin,antic Pastors Feel That By
 Agreeing To Suspended Sentence, Court Officers Are Throwing Their Weight Against Enforcing of Laws.

Willimantic, Jan. l4.-Arthur Me Quillan grocer, was convicted in the Willimantic police court on December 31 of violation of the liquor laws and fined S20O and given 15 days in jail He appealed and in the superior court here the jail sentence was remitted.
 The ministers association of Willi- mantle, which has membership Of the pastors of Protestant churches in this section of Windham county. yes terday adopted a resolution relating to this case. It was ordered sent by special delivery to Judge Frank K. Floss of the police court, Prosecuting Attorney Samuel B. Harvey, States Attorney Charles F. Searle of Put nam and Judge John w. Banks of Bridgeport.
 Text Of Resolution
 The resolution was as follows:
 Arthur McQuillan, brought before the police court of Willimantic a number of times under the old law, and twice previous to appearance re- ferred to below charged with viola ton of the liquor laws, was, we be- lieve, convicted on all these occasions. | At the time before this last arrest, Judge Floss had warned him that II he came before the court again he would receive a jail sentence. In the course of the trial for the last of fense, Prosecuting Attorney Harvey knowing of the facts already men, toned, declared himself in favor ol fine only.
 Judge Imposes Penalty
 "Judge Foss, in the best interests of public morals refused to ignore the previous offense and imposed fine of $200 and Is days in jail. The case was appealed and brought before the superior court, sitting in Willimantle on the first Tuesday of January State Attorney Searle, notwithstand- ing McQuillan's repeated offenses and the sentence of the lower court ac- cuiesced in remittance of the jai sentence.
 By this action we believe the pro scouting attorney and the states at torney have thrown their off1clal In fluence against the enforcement O Fundamental law; and that the effec of fines only of wilful and repeated violations is the licensing of law vic lations.
 ss Condemn Prosecutors
 We, therefore, as citizens or thl' district and as ministers of churche' in this vicinity register our common dation of Judge Toss and our con demnation of the acquiescence of the prosecuting attorney and the states attorney in a practical nullificatlon ol | con stitutional law
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
Another Main St. Store
 In Financial Distress

Two civil actions, involving s700, have been brought against J. Cohen, owner of the shoe store in the Bron- son House building at the corner of Main and East Main street. The Shapiro company of Boston, Mass, has sued for $450 and the D. Gold man and Sons company also of Bos- ton, has brought an action for $250. Constable Fred Wrinkle served papers today. The writs are returnable in the city court on the first Monday in February.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
.l,OOO SOLDIERS, IA
 BRIDES REACH US.
Learn for First Time of Danger Encountered by Troopship Crook
 s52 BODIES ALSO ARRIVE
Eight Babies Also on Boat--"Not Crap Game stopped" Explained Captain in Telling of Vessels Pre- dicamcnt in Mid-occan.

New York, Jan. 14,--(By the Asso- ciated Press)--A thousand doughboys return today from Germany on the transport Crook learned for the first time that their ship had sprung leak late Tuesday and had been in danger during great gales that swept the north Atlantic.
 Not q Game Stopped
 Not crap game stopped" was the smiling comment of Captain Frank Reppa, as the Crook was being dashed to her pier at the transport base III Brooklyn. The transport St. Mihie which had been dispatched to her as sistance accompanied her up the bay
 The doughboys eagerly scanned the newspaper giving accounts of the plight of the Crook and then remark ed that seasickness gave them more concern than anything else.
 Crew Sent Under Decks
 Captain Reppa said most of the crew of 140 were sent below decks to plug up open seams. Some water leak ed and it was necessary to remove baggage. Care was taken to see thai the water did not reach the collins ol 625 bodies of American soldiers Whlcf were transported from French ceme teries for re-interment in their native soil.
 Skipper Not Warned The Crooks skipper was inclined tt belittle the experience. He said some of the rivets had given away caus ing the seams to open but that at nc time was there great danger. War Bodies on Board
 In addition to the 96S enlisted mer and 50 casuals, the Crook brought + German brides and eight babies
 Most of the enlisted men had beer engaged in policing the Rhine. Many of them had seen hard fighting in tht war. They were marched to Fort Han cock and soon will be sent to various parts of the country for demobillza tion.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
VIVIAN DECLINES
 TO TAKE POSITION PoinCare Offers Him Post as Vice
 President Of Cabinet LLOYD GEORGE IN PARIS
British Statesman Has Long Session With French Premier This After nOon-I.attcr Having Hard Time to Fill Cabinet.

Paris, Jan. 14 (By Associated Prcss)-M. Poincare in his task of forming a French cabinet to succeed the Briand ministry asked former President Rene Viviani to accept the post of minister of justice with the vice presidency of the cabinet but M. Niviani refused the portfolio, it was officially announced this afternoon.
 It was also announced that Andre Tardieu former French commissioner to the United States and lieutenant of Clemenceau during the peace negotia- tions had been asked to take the min istry of liberated regions and that he would give his answer today.
 NJ. Viviani while expressing the closest sympathy with M. Poincare it was stated, explained that he pre- ferred continuing his work as France s representative in the league of na- tions.
 It was officially stated that M. Poincare intends asking M. Sarraut head of the French delegation at the Washington conference to continue as minister of the colonies.
 POSS1Dle SelcCttOn.
 M. Doumergue, president of the naval committee of the senate has re. fused the portfolio of minister oi marine.
 As the makeup of the cabinet stands at present M. Maunoury is slated fol the ministry of the interior and NJ De Lasteyrie for the ministry o1 finance, with M. Maginot probably re. taining the ministry of pensions.
 Lloyd George Arrives.
 Mir. Lloyd George arrived at 2:5 o'clock and was met at the station by former Premier Briand
 The same train on which the Brit. ish premier came from the Riviers carried the British and Belgian dele gations to the supreme council meet. ing, and the German representatives were in special German car at tached to the train. Mr. Lloyd George and M. Poincare began their confer ence in the British embassy at 3:1E o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
WOODROW WILSON WEEK
Commercial Trust Company Will Re- teiyc Contributions To Fund For Memorial, Committee Announces.

The local committee on the Wood- row Wilson foundation has made ar- engagements with the Commercial Trust company to receive voluntary contributions to tI~4 fund ns~t eek.
 The object of the fund is explained by the committee as follows:
 "The entire movement is non-poli- tical and non- partisan. Its purpose is to honor great American in such a way as in the future will f1ttingly call attention to such signal service rendered to the country. We are not conducting drive This is to be a free will offering for those who be- litve in the purposes of the founda- tion and wish to have a hand in its creation"
 Next week has been designated as Woodrow Wilson Foundation week and the hour from 12 m. to D. m. is to be Woodrow Wilson hour.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
SOUTH NORWALK TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST POSSIBLE SMALLPOX OUTBREAK
Compulsory Vaccination of All School Children and
 Teachers Ordered-B Bridgeport Now Has 36 Cases.

South Norwalk, Jan. 14.-Compul- sorry vaccination of pupils and teach CTS in all of Norwalk's schools was ordered by Health Officer Robert E.. Perdue, last night as method of prevention of an epidemic of small pox here. such as has been found in the Bridgeport schools.
 The presence heer of number of Bridgeport pupils at basketball game has hastened the giving of the order, which is to be complied with
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14

Bridgeport, Jan. 14. Henry Nc Farland of i45 Nash street, New Ha- ven, driver of the Connecticut Co.,, auto bus running between Devon and New Haven, was blackjacked by three men shortly after midnight and rob- bed of $25, while he was making np his daily report at the Washington bridge terminus of the line. McFar- land. when he had recovered from the effects of the blow on the head, stag gered down to the bridge and report ed the holduy to the Milford police officer on duty there.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
TO DISCUSS HEALTH
Second Meeting of Newly Organized Class Will Be Held At the Y. W. C.. A. Tomorrow Afternoon.

The second meeting of the newly organized Young Women's Discussion class at the Y. w. c. A. will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Miss Jean Wardrope will lead the class and will have as her subject Health Tea will be served at o'clock by Miss Sarah Rogers and members of the High school Girl Reserves club.
 The regular monthly meeting of Miss Andrews committee will be held next Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Plans will be made for the meetings during the month of February. There is also a possibility that series of Lenten meetings for young women, with a leader from out of town, will be arranged by the association
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
Church Workers Plan to
 Replace St. Johns Altar

To raise funds to replace the altar and ornaments which were destroyed in the recent fire at the church of St. John the Evangelist. the Altar society Of that church will hold a whist and dance at the r. M. T. A. &5 B. society rooms. January 25. This date is a change in the original plans of the society, which were to hold the so- cial January 27.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY

The New York Commercial, the pa per edited by Walter R. Brown, who will speak to the members of the Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday evening, recently observed it's l25th anniversary. Mir. Brown will speak on "The Nindication of Americas S Business Spirit" instead of the sub feet recently announced.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
Local Committee Will
 Meet Gov. Lake Monday

Arrangements have been made by the local transportation committee 10 confer with Gov. Everett Lake at the State Capitol Monday morning at 1O:3O o'clock. The committee Will submit requests for better transpor- tation service here. Alderman A. M. paonessa, chairman of the commit tee, has requested members Of the committee, Senator E. F. Hall anI Representative A. N. Rutherford ana Richard Covert, to meet at City Hall Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
Realty Board to Meet
 Shortly to Organize

A meeting of the realty board nam ed last week by Mayor O. F. Curtis will be held next week for the pur- pose of electinG a chairman and secre- tary and to draft rules to govern it's action. The board will hold hearings on land values which will be recom- mcnded to the assessors.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
READY FOR FROLIC.

All is in readiness at the Y. M. c. A. for the big frolic by the Every mans Bible class this evening. Chair man Brewster of the general commit tee and Chairman Hergstrom of the sports committee have little surprise up their sleeves which they expect will bring a big hit tonight.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14

at once. No cases have been reported here as yet
 Bridgeport, Jan. 14. - Ten physi- clans were added to the corps of health department doctors vaccinat- ing school children today.
 All the public schools will be vis- tied Monday and the work rushed az much as possible. Already 1,b00 chill dren have been treated at the city dispensary
 Two new cases were reported to- day, bring the total to a6.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
ROY OPERATED UPON.

Joseph O'Day, the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas O'Day of Beaver street, was operated upon yesterday at the hospital. DTS. William Dwyer of Hartford and Peter Fox of this city performed the surgery The patient is resting comfortably.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
MILKEY LEAVES LANDERS
Head of Advertising Department to Go With Graphic Arts Company of Hartford.

Julius A. Milliey for the past 17 years employed at the office of Lan- ders, Frary X Clark and for the past two and a half years head of the advertising department left that con- cern today to take another position with the Graphic Arts company of Hartford.
 Mir. Milkey's office associates ten- dered him an impromptu farewell re- ception this morning, at which time he was presented with travelling bag, a brief case and an umbrella,
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
sTEREOPT1CON LECTURE.

A stereopticon lecture, "The Sign of the Cross," will be given by Frederic l.. Fay, director of religious education at the South Congregational church, tomorrow evening. The lecture will be given in connection with the Christian Endeavor service at 6:30.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
President Harding Makes Formal Announcement, , FiNowi g A 40 Minute Conference
No Definite Date for His Retirement Is Set, De- pending Upon Terms of His Contract.

Washington. Jan. 14.--Announce- ment that Postmaster Gen. Hays will shortly retire from the cabinet was made at the White House today.
 After a 40 minute conference with the postmaster general President Harding said he could not well lin- terpose any objection" to MT. Hays retirement to become head of a na- tional association of motion picture producers and distributors.
 Hays statement.
 Mir. Hays made this statement:
 With the presidents consent I have decided to undertake the work suggested by the motion picture pro- ducers and distributors. No contract has been executed as yet. l am as- suming, of course, that satisfactory contract will be possible and one which will make certain the carrying out of the high purposes contemplated by this great industry
 The postmaster general in discuss ing the matter informally, said no date for his retirement had been de- cided upon, that matter being left open awaiting his negotiations with the motion picture producers.
 MT. Hays in further discussing the proposition informally expressed con- fidence that satisfactory arrange ments could be worked out by him with the motion picture interests. He said that as soon as possible he would confer with representatives of the mo- ton picture industry who have been negotiating for his services.
 Salary About S15O.OOO.
 Mir. Hays refused to discuss the sal- ary which he would receive in his new position. but it has been report ed as upwards of $150,000 year.
 While it was stated at the White House that the question of a suc- cessor to Mr. Hays had not been con sidered by the president and would not be until he had definitely made his decision. there have been numer- ous and varied reports. These in- cluded the names of Harry s. New, senator from Indiana, Mir. Hays home state; Dr. Hubert Work, present first assistant postmaster general; Walter s. Dicky, Kansas City manufacturer, and Representative Stenerson of Min- nesota chairman of the house post | office committee.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
DIRECTORS MEETING.

The weekly meeting Of the board of directors of the Chamber of Com merce will be held on Monday. The meeting will be at the New Britain club at noon.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-14
THE WEATHER.

Hartford, Jan. 14.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Unsettled, probably snow to- night and Sunday. Warmer to- night; increasing sOutherly winds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
SPECIAL TAXES TO RAISE CASH
 FOR SOLDIERS
Secretary of Treasury Mellon Submits Proposals
 for Bonus.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Secretary of Treasury Mellon today told tn; House ways and means committee that the soldiers bonus should bt paid out of the special taxes such a. increased second class postage ant tobacco levies.
 Secretary Mellon reiterated his be lief that it would be impracticable to depend upon the foreign debt in terest in financing to meet the bo nus. He advocated a 1-cent increase in first class postage rates, increased cigarette tax of 50 cents per thou sand. 2 cents additional tax per pound on tobacco. 2 cents on bank checks and license tax of 30 cents a horsepower on automobiles.
 Secretary Mellon said that with the present high tension over the prohibi tion issue, it would be impracticable at the present time to raise funds by the proposed tax on beer and wines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
Cardinal cabr,ler9
Sacred College to Elect New Pope Is in Session.
 Vote Next Friday.

ROME, Feb. 2.-The conclave oi the Sacred College for the election of a new Pope began today but the voting is not expected to begin be- fore Friday and probably will not occupy more than two days. The sentiment seems to be favorable for moderation candidate.
 Among the candidates are Cardi- nal Gasparri, Papal Secretary of State, who is now assuming Papal authority until the election; Cardi- nal Pietro Maff, Archbiship of Pisa; Cardinal Merry Del Val, pres ent Cardinal Chamberlain; Viscenzo Vannutelli, Dean of the College of Cardinals and Cardinal Gabriere, the oldest Cardinal in the College of Cardinals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
SHAUCHNESSY
 PASSES AWAY IN HOSPITAL
Assistant Postmaster General Dies as Result of
 Theatre Injuries.
WIFE AND DAUGHTERS
 STILL IN HOSPITAL
Death Makes 98 Victims of Theatre Disaster-ln-
 vestigation Is On.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. D. Assistant Postmaster General Ed ward Shaughnessy died this fore noon as the result of injuries re- ceived last Saturday night in the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster. His wife and two daughters, both in the hospital as the result of injuries were at his bedside when he passed away
 Edward Shaughnessy became tick ct agent for the Chicago & North western Railway at Elgin when but IS years of age. Subsequently he became superintendent of the rail road. During the war he was a First Lieutenant and served as Su- perintendent of Transportation at Chateau Thierry and also at Is-Sur- Tille.
 The death of Shaughnessy now brings the total known dead in the disaster at 98.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
Fords Offer Purchase Muscle Shoals Given Congress
White House--Alaska Dinner to Be Served By President Harding

SEATTLE, Feb. "A special dis patch to the Seattle Daily Times this afternoon from Washington says President Harding, following an in terview with Gov. Scott c. Bone, of Alaska, notified the Governor he had planned White House-Alaska din ner at which all phases of Alaska Territorial problems will be dis cussed.
 At the dinner, which will be held shortly will be Governor Bone, Sec retary of the Interior A. B. Fall and Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace and possibly several United States Senators and Representatives interested in Alaska problems.
 The Seattle Times correspondent says the administration plans for
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02

reorganization of administrative agencies in Alaska are being delay ed by the opposition of Secretary Wallace's department to surrender of jurisdiction over the forests of Alaska
 In his conversation with Governor Bone, according to the Times cor respondent, President Harding again expressed profound interest in AL aska and his questions to the Gov ernor indicated familiarity with the situation.
 Governor Bone told the Times correspondent his canvass of the Senate and House shows the situa- ton favorable for the enactment of wholesome legislation affecting the Territory of Alaska, in the near future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
1000 "Flappers" Are at U
 Claim Advice Is Abstract

a rompared with her kind of a pre- viogs age.
 We are tempted to think of her as iY'rS in a spirit of masquerade so rapiil and completely can she as. sIme ditsrent ard difficult roles of Ompashment
 'She tantalizes us by the simple, ness of her artfulncss and yet un. realness We find her light-hearted which is tbe privilege of youth. She believes VIII Stevenson that to have missed the " is to have missed it aii.' We fir her harboring secrets a.d imbed6od emotions which are Ter hidden tr sure in the mysterious tiacogery of herself as private in q vislmL If va do not understand th ese symptoms we call it tempera- ment and fry i1 dispose of the girls as dHde'N Nor a. needing discipline.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
Can Keep Medical Secrets
 Doctors Need Not Testify

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 2-Physicians in Sweden. like those of America, cannot be compelled hereafter to give evidence in court against their will in medical cases with which they have been professionally connected, under decision just given by the lower Court of Appeals of Stockholm. cision given by magistrates court. which would have compelled a physi- elan to testify. In fact this has been
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02

BERKELEY, Cal, Feb. 2.-Apnre mately 2,000 "flappcrs" arc University of California student Miss Mary Ide Bentley, former rctary of the San Francisco Y, Women's Christian Association, ts- clared in an address here
 "F1appcrs." Miss Bentley sa usually are girls who believe p, sonality is physical. who consider 6 advice as abstract, who love contii ual change. who converse in gener alities and who are in many higher institutions of learning.
 "To present picture of the nor nal girls as she exists today is a daring venture" Miss Bentley added 'fShe has no average, she has no group tie. She is a stranger to her sclf -somtimes especially to mem bers of her own family-and cannot
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
Scrub Woman Frightens
 Robbers Away

CHICAGO. Feb. "A scrub wo- man frightened away three men dur ing the night who bored their way through concrete wall here, plan ming to blow the safe of the Argo State Bank, where thousands of dol. lars were stored The men escaped with about $1,000 in silver.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
Cannibalism Is Reported In Russia

GENEVA, Feb. 2.-The famine has reached such a terrible de- gree in the Orenburg district. Russia, that people are killing each other and parents are eat ing their children. This is ac- cording to a telegram from the Moscow representative of tho h. ternational Relief Commission. A number of specific cases of cannibalism are reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
FOR
 MINERS' STRIKE
Department of Justice Is Taking Steps-New De-
 mands for Wages.

WASHINGTON Feb. :. - Attor- ney General Daugherty today indi- cated that the Department of Jus tice was working out plans to cope with the situation which might arise in the event of a national strike of coal miners when the present agreement expires next month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
Walter Lambertson Dead;
 No Confession Was Made

LOS ANGELES, Feb 2.-Walter Lambertson, alleged radical, shot last Friday night while attempting to derail Southern Pacific train in an effort to commit robbery, died in the jail hospital last night. Lambertson was wanted in connection with the armistice day murders at Centralia, Wash, He had no confession of any kind regarding the Centralia shooting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
RAD|CALISM IS
 BOUND TO COME
President of American Farm Bureau Federation
 Makes Prediction.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Feb. 2-J. R. Howard. president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, in an ad- dress here, declared radicalism will cultural economic adjustment. MT. Howard added that the National Ag- riculture conference last week showed at the start the wind of the current toward farmer-labor move ment."
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-02
ENGINEERING STATEMENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2.- In regard to the Knickerbrocker Theatre disaster of last Saturday night in which 9S persons lost their lives, the American Association of Engineers issued a statement today that evidently the disaster was due to faulty design or construction which would not have existed had licensed engineers or architects su- pervised the work
 The investigation into the cause of the disaster continued today.