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New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
RUSSELL MAYCHrl FOR EXTRA SESSION Fuel Administrator Says He Won't Hesitate of Necessary FARE VIOLATING RESTRICTIONS
 Investigation Shows Coal Dealers Going Contrary to Fuel Boards Rulings Regarding Delivery. Ac-
 cording to Administrator.
ARE VIOLATING RESTRICTIONS

Hartford. Nov. 21.--state Fuel Ad- ministrator Thomas w. Russell said today he would not hesitate to ask Governor Lake to call a special ses- sion of the legislature to empower the fuel board to enforce coal prices in Connecticut If dealers did not play the game square," Mir. Russell said he found dealers did not exact exces- siye price for coal so much as they violated the fuel boards restrictions regarding delivery of coal. He added that his survey of the fuel situation revealed dealers generally conform ing to the fixed rate although few violations had been noticed with re- spect to the delivery restrictions. My duty is to protect the public from exorbitant coal prices" MT. Russell said.
 MT. Russell's statement was prompted by report from Bridge port that coal was selling in that city for $16.50 whereas the fair price there has been fixed at $15.b0.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
GRAND OLD LADY IS
 FIRST 50 H0N0RED Georgia Woman Takes Oath With
 out Any Objection NEWBERRY IS FINALLY OUT
Michigan Solon's Resignation Be- ] comes Effective Today--Nierchant
 Marine House Committee Reports
 Marine Bill Out.

Washington. Nov. 21.-Mrs w. H. Felton. the grand old lady of Georgia" won her fight today for n seat as the first woman senator.
 Without objection from any sen- ator but after long delay during which the status of her appointment to the senate was reviewed in the light of the precedents, Mrs. Felton took the oath of office at the vice presidents desk and wrote her name in the senate membership book.
 Newberry's Resignation.
 Resignation from the senate of Senator Truman II. Newberry of Michigan, the center of a bitter eec- ton contest for the past four years. became effective today when the let ter of resignation was presented and read in the senate.
 Report Out Ship Bill.
 The administration merchant ma rine bill with amendments agreed to yesterday by republican members was formally reported out by the house merchant marine committee today without a record vote. while Presi- dent Harding was arranging to go to the capitol and address a joint ses- sion of congress in the interest of the legislation.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
State Presents Case.

Somerville, N, J., Nov 21 (By As- sociated Press)--The state began to- day to present to the Somerset county grand jury investigating the Hall Mills murder case chronological re- cital of events on the night of Sep tember IA when the Rev. Edward W. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills. a member of his choir. were murdered.
 Special Deputy Attorney General Mott was believed to have got in all his evidence bearing on the discovery of the bodies and their condition, and before the noon recess he had called four witnesses credited with knowl- edge of the movements of the rector and singer shortly before they were slain. With the legal preliminaries out of the way 1t was expected that the story rivaling a best seller in hu- man interest would move more quick ly this afternoon.
 James Curran, one of the first po- licemen to view the bodies after the pair were found slain on the Phillips farm last September, was the first witness called.
 New MItncSS dIlcu.
 The name of new found witness has appeared among the stars upon whom the prosecution pinned its hope for indictments. The name was that of George Sipel, dealer in pigs, whose movements on the fateful night of September IA, have caused detectives to bring him forward as the most likely corroborator of the hitherto unsupported tale of Mrs. Jane Gibson. the pig woman"
 The grand jury is composed of 21 men and three women.
 Edward Garrigan, another New Brunswick policeman who viewed the bodies, followed Curran.
 Striker TeStifieS.
 The third witness was Edward c. Striker. It was from his home that Raymond Schneider who found the bodies, telephoned the police regard ing his discovery
 After the jurors had heard the story of John Lathrop, farmer liv- ing near the scene of the murder who claims he heard shots. special Deputy Attorney General Mott called Dr. A. L. Smith, who performed ar autopsy on the body of the choii singer and found that, besides having been shot, her throat had been cut He also was present when the autopsy was performed on the body Of pr Hall.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE | OPENS HERE DEC. 1
Tuberculosis Relief Society Expects to Raise Between
 $3,500 and $4,OOO

Tentative plans for the campaign of the New Britain Tuberculosis Re- lief society to sell Christmas seals in this city were announced this morn- lns by c. W. Upson president of the organization. Mrs. Ernest Smith, Miss Catherine Swift, Miss Flora Humphrey and Miss ventie Logan, the association nurse, comprise a partial list of those who will serve on the committee with the officers in ar ranging for the campaign which will be inaugurated on Friday. December 1. Others will be appointed to the committee at later date.
 Although no definite quota has been set 1t Is hoped that from between $500 and s4,000 will be raised by the sale of the seals. Mir. Upson stated this morning that S5 per cent. of the money raised in New Britain stays in the city, being used for the local association in its work. The other 15 per cent. is divided between the state and national organizations and pays for all advertising and other expenses incurred in starting the campaign.
 The sale of seals this year will bt done mostly through the mail al though seals will be sold to the schoo children. The. children will not b. Ktked to sell stanYps-~At nrighbors homes as has been done in the past The association feels that by mean of this old method many families were approached several times to purchase the seals and there was cause for z great deal of confusion.
 The school children, however. vii be given an opportunity to purchase stamps for their own use. In ad' dition plans are being made by the committee in charge to sell what are called bonds" to various clubs and organizations in the city.
 There have been societies who have purchased s5 or more worth of seal! at a time but have not always wanted the seals, having made the purchase to aid the cause. Because of tht' the national tuberculosis society hal arranged for the sale of the bonds when large contributions are received The bond will replace the many seals pr. Fred P. Lee of the health depart ment will he in charge of the sale o the bonds.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
ONLY TWO WEEKS SUPPLY OF COAL
 NV CITY SITUATION SERIOUS
Unofficial Report Made to Traffic Bureau Says Sud- den Freeze-up Might Cause Suffering Here.

New Britain has only enough an- thracite coal of domestic sizes to last two weeks, according to reports made to the New Britain Traffic Bureau at it's monthly luncheon today.
 It was shown that while the aver age consumption in the city is about 300 tons daily, only about 90 tons are coming in every day. While four cars per day have been coming in during the past few days, the average from November 1 has been about two cars.
 If extremely cold weather develops suddenly and transportation facilities are handicapped in the near future, this city will find itself in bad shape, and may be up against it for further supplies.
 While it is rumored that the open weather has resulted in an extension of the Great Lakes season, thus re- ducing New England shipments, no definite information was on hand.
 Another month of open winter will save considerable trouble here, 1t is felt. Many people have not started their furnaces yet, and those who have are burning coal sparingly. Only 20 per cent of the people of New Britain have any coal to speak of in their cellars. it was reported by To- cal coal dealer.
 People who are buying coal now nre buying gradually as they use it, and are not laying in any stock ahead.
 Buckwheat, rice, barley and other steam sizes are obtainable in fairly large quantities, as is soft coal. but there is trouble due to the inability of railroads to move cars rapidly enough, to supply the markets The traffic men agreed that prompt unloading of cars would help the car shortage, but complained that local switching service Is so poor that sometimes empty cars are not moved for one or two days.
 It was decided that the Bureau would offer its service in cooperating with local freight Agent J. E. Leitch in getting cars unloaded promptly,
 The committee to protest the re- moval of Arch street trolley rails was continued indefinitely.
 The freight embargo troubles were thrashed out, but 1t was agreed noth- ing could be done at this time.
 The condition of the Plainville and Berlin roads was discussed and will be brought to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce directors next Monday.
 Express facilities were discussed. A report on the National Industrial Traffic League was made by Walter l.. Bell, traffic manager of North X Judd Mtg. Co.
 Frank c. Usher. tho new chairman, J presided for the first time.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
MRS. JACOB WIEGAND
 DIES AT AGE OF B
Well Known Woman Had Been Resi- dent of New Britain for More
 Than Fifty Years.

Mrs. Adelaide Wiegand, widow of Jacob Wiegand, Sr., died this morn ing at 11:45 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis w. Hipp' 80 Wallace street. at the age of fS years.
 Mrs. Wiegand was one or New Britain's best known residents She was born in Broad Brook, Conn, pu' had lived in this city for more than 50 years She was a member or the South Congregational church.
 Those who survive are one son Charles Wiegand. four daughters Mrs. Charles Gates, Mrs. Louis Lehr Mrs. Louis w. Hipp, all of this city and Mrs. B. A. Richards of Winsted 14 grandchildren. and one grea' grandchild.
 Funeral arrangements have no' been completed.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
|, s. OBSERVERS AT
 NEAR EAST FARLEY
Will Take Part in Discussions But
 Have No Authority
CLOSED SESSIONS TODAY
Allies Meet in Private to Decide Irnon Own Stand-Ambassador Child Addresses Envoys, Outlining American Policy and Stand.

Lausanne. Nov. 21.-(By Associat- cd Press. )-Richard Washburn Child, American ambassador to Italy, ex- plained at the plenary session of the Near East peace conference today the position of the observers TOT the United States. America, he stated was much interested in the Near Eastern settlement and its observers would attend the meetings and join In the discussions, but were not author ized to be members of the commits sions, to sign reports or to devolve on the decisions.
 Private Session Today.
 Delegates to the conference With the preliminary oratory concerning the close relations of Great Britain. France and Italy behind them 1aced this morning the real test of strength of the ties which spokesmen for the three powers have insisted existed among them.
 The conference meets in private session today for purposes of organl- zation and to start the actual work or making peace with the Turks.
 Turkeys Sercngth.
 For centuries Turkey has been aoie to protect herself by getting Europ- can nations to quarrel among them selves over Near East questions. The rivalry of France, Italy and Great Britain for supremacy in tae Levant has been the protection or weak sultans in the past, and 1t re- mains to be seen whether 1t will also be of service to Mustapha kemal pasha and his Angora associates.
 Ismet Pasha and his associates Of the Turkish delegation to the confer ence appear less confident than when they arrived, and the feeling IS growing that they will reduce their program materially in the hope of re- storing peace and reestablishing trade relations with the outside world. II Is becoming evident that they are be- ginning to realize that it was Greece and not the great powers of Europe which they defeated in their recent successful campaign about Smyrna,
 Italy Pleased
 Americas participation Tn the Lausanne conference Is hailed with justification by the Italian govern ment and people, Premier Mussoin told the Associated Press today
 "American interest in Europe is necessary to the peace of the world he said, 'and believe this inaugura ton of the United States activity 1T the Near East conference is pre-. cursor to still further and larger participation"
 Asked regarding the relations be tween the new Italian government and the Vatican Premier Mussolini re piled;
 "1 am religious. thing religion is the great fundamental moral force in the life of the people and an hostile to anything that savers of thu ntheistic or anti-clerical.
 catholicism Is wonderful work power and on that account the rela tions between the fascist governmen and the Vatican will be very cordial
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
RADICAL LABORI7E
 PARLIAMENT LEADER
James Ramsay Macdonald Elected Head of British
 Forces in Commons

London, Nov. 21 (By the Associat- ed Press) )-James Ramsay MacDon- aid. member of parliament for the Aberavon division of Glamorganshirc, and long prominent as a labor leader, was today elected leader of the par lamentary labor party.
 John R. Clynes, former chairman of the parliamentary labor party, whose election to the leadership had been generally anticipated was elected deputy leader. Arthur Henderson. long labor party leader in the house of commons who failed Of election to the house in the recent ballotins was made chief party whip, with Ben Spcor the ncting chief whip fn the house of commons,
 Tn selecting James Ramsay Mac Donald as It's parliamentary leader the British labor party has picked a man from the more radical elements of It's makeup and one who in the past has taken an aggressive stand in pushing labor's interest.
 MasDonald is man of much edu- cation widely read and himself a writer of reputation on political and economic subjects. AS debater he has the faculty for caustfc and tell ing utterance.
 MasDonald has been a socialist of a rather extreme type but not of communistic tendencies. For years he was g. leader of the independent labor party group. The more radi- cal wing of the labor eelments Tn opposition to the main faction led by Arthur Henderson and John K CVnes
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
$3O,OOO,OOO YEARLY MAXIMUM
 COST OF MARINE EAID-HARDING;
 rensMrDS FELTON, WINS HER FIGHT
HER BEAUTY MARRIED IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
 ASKS sfO,OOO BALM.

Mary Klescz. through her guardian, George Klescz. has brought suit for sto.ooo against Steve olesklewicz. Lawyer Will liam NJ. Greenstein issued the writ, which is retrrnahle in the superior court at Hartford on the first Tuesday of December, Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers.
 The plaintiff sets forth in the complaint that on June 2s. 1922, she was invited 10 go for an automobile ride by the defend ant. While driving along the highway near Collinsville. the car through alleged carelessness and negligence of the defend- ant, crashed into bridge.
 The girl was injured. broken glass from the windshield cut ting her face and chin in such a manner that she will he marred for life.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
MIR. AND MRS. WALTER
 MARRIED 50 YEARS
Lexington Street Residents Were Mar. ried By Rev. Dr. J. Fl. Dennison.
 Then Pastor of First Church.

MT. and Mrs. Henry s. Walter are observing their golden wedding anni- versary today at their home, A Lex ingtop street. owing to Mrs. Walters health. the observance is of a quiet nature.
 MT, and Mrs. Walter were married so years ago by Rev. Dr. J. H. Den nison, at that time pastor of the Gen. ter Congregational church. They have taken an active interest in the church as we'll as in many public welfare movements. They have one child living, Mrs. Aida Johnson, wife of Rev. William Johnson of Norfolk, Conn. A son, Howard Arnold Walter, died several years ago while laborins in the missionary field of India.
 MT. Walter has been connected with the Stanley Rule and Level Co. since July 31, 1865. Until about ten years ago he was superintendent, later be- coming purchasing agent, At present his association with the company is confined to confidential matters.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
ANOTHER ARREST MADE
Thomas Mccarthy. One of Alleged swindIers in Waterbury Whiskey Deal. Apprehended in New York.

Waterbury. Nov. 2l.---Word was received in this city today of the ar rest in New York of Thomas Nc Carthy, alleged member of gang that swindled Frank Stapleton Of this city out of o,ooo in New Haven. Staplcton paid over that amount or money for shipment of whiskey that never arrived. The present ar rest is the third in the case. as two other men, Dennis Lyons of New York and Robert White of New Hay en, are now awaiting trial in the SUI perior court. Stapleton will go to New York this afternoon to see If he can Identify Mccarthy as one Of the gang.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
POLICE WILL DRAFT
 TIME OFF" REQUEST
Force to Prepare Program to Re Submitted to Commission and
 Also Discuss Pensions.

At a meeting of members of the New Britain police department Thurs day evening, the subject of time off will be discussed. The patrolmen will agree on the number of days a month they will ask the board of po- lice commissioners to allow them.
 The pension fund will also be con- sidered. including the dues to be paid and the number of years man must be in the department before becom- ing eligible for retirement on the pension list.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
Have to Seal Up Coal
 Cars to Prevent Thefts

Philadelphia, Nov. 21.--Anthracite coal is being shipped to western cities in sealed box cars, according to an official of the Philadelphia and Read ing. This is necessary" the official said, Ito assure full shipments reach- ing destinations Otherwise the cars may arrive with about one-half the original shipment after passing through communities where there Is a coal shortage"
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
Poor Wife, Bean Picker,
 Accepts S25, ,000 Offer

Warsaw, N. Y., Nov. 2l.-The suit brought by Mrs James O. Howard Of
 Castle against Margaret F. Pierce, young Castle heiress, for the aliena- ton Of the affections of Mrs. How ards A year old husband. has been settled for 2s,0oo. A Wyoming coun- ty jury in September gave Mrs How ard verdict of 425oo. From this an appeal was taken. Mrs. Howard, who Is In poor health and compelled to earn her living by picking beans, decided to accept compromise offer.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
PRoTESTANTS DEPORTED
Forty of That Faith Are Driven Out of Belfast by the Ulster Authorities Relatives Are much Irritated.

Belfast. Nov. 21.--The Ulster au- thoritives have deported from Belfast about 40 Protestants whose presence they, thought detrimental to the city peace. Thus far nothing concerning inc deportations have been divulged in any of the newspapers Relatives of the deportees are deeply irritated.
 Most of those deported lived in the York stre area. the others being from BaiIymacarret an eastern su- burb of Belfast,
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

New Brunswick, N. J., Nov. 21 (By Associated Press)--A petition calling on Foreman Gibbs of the Somerset county grand jury in the name of justice to hear the story of Mrs. Frances Stevens Hall. was circulated today.
 The petition signed by many friend and relatives of the widow whose husband, rector of the church of st. John the Evangelist, was slain with his choir singer, Mrs. Eleanor k.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
FARM HANDS SCARCE
Farmers Are Troubled Because Men Have Gone to Villages to Work in Cotton Mills.

Sterling, Nov. 2t.-Increasing de- mand for all classes of labor in tex tile centers Is producing troublesome problems for farmers and dairymen who are trying to fill the demand for milk from the Providence and Boston markets, 1t was stated today when re- ports were discussed that an advance in milk prices would probably be asked effective December 1. Hun dreds of farmers in eastern Connecti- cut, Rhode Island and Southern Conn. are said to be unable to get farm hands" because men they had have gone to the villages to work in the cotton mills.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
.orrAKEs IN ALGIERs.

Algiers, Nov 21,--(By Associated Press. 1.-Two earth shocks today fol- lowing five tremors on Sunday even ing. sent the inhabitants of the sil- lage Fromentin. near Cavaignac, Into the open country. The auakes dam aged the principal buildings of the village. but no other damage has been reported.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
Will Study Traffic
 Laws of Other Cities

Members of the ordinance commit tee of the common council are plan ming to visit several cities in the state this week for the purpose of studying methods of handling traffic, which may be applied to local conditions. Later it is planned to have meeting with Chief of Police w. c. Hart pres- ent SO that parking ordinances may be gone over and such changes as nre felt advisable recommended to the council.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
ea.o. .ooo FIRE AT ALLENTOWN.

Allentown, Pa. Nov. 21.--The building of the Allentown Crockery Co. occupied by number of ten- ants and lodges, was destroyed by fire early today Theodore Schaffer, a watchman. was trapped in the build inr and burned to death. The loss is estimated at sSb0.o00.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
50 PRIESTS ATTEND
Present At Solemn High Mass of Re- auiem In Memory of Late Rev. J0lke FttzsimOns.

Waterbury. Nov. 21.--Fifty priests of this city and other. towns attend ed a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated in this city today in mem ory of the late Rev. Luke Fitzsimons who was pastor of the church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. John ]. McCabe of Jewett City, a nephew of Rev. Luke Fitzsimons, wus the cele' brant. Among the clergy in atten- dance was Right Rev, John Murray, auxiliary bishop of the diocese.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
WOULD SEND AUTO THIEVES TO JAIL
 FOR 25-4O YEARS.

San Francisco. Nov. 21,-The American Institute of Chrimin- ,logy meeting here. adopted resolution advocating law pro iding for the Imprisonment of automobile bandits for 2S to 70 years with the provision that he minimum he not reduced.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
NOT ADMITTED TO JAIL
William Lloyd, Convicted of Viola ton of Illinois Sedition Law, Not Allowed to Enter Prison.

Chicago. Nov. -william Brcss Lloyd millionaire communist labor party, convicted with 19 other men of violation of the Illinois sedition law was reported today to have appeared at the Joliet penitentiary last night prepared to begin his term of ono to five years. He was refused admit tance. according to information re ceived at the sheriff's office here be- cause the warden had received no commitment papers for him.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
Manager Spent Nothing
 On McMahon's Campaign

Reporting for the senatorial cam paign, conducted by P. s. McMahon, Campaign Manager Charles s. Burns has notified the secretary of state that he received no donations and made no expenditures.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
URGE GRAND JURY HEAD, NV FAIRNESS TO WIDOW, TO
 ASK MRS. HALL TO TESTIFY
Petition is Circulated by Those Who Feel Slain Mans Wife is Not Being Given Fair Deal-More Evidence Disclosed Today

Mills. will be sent to Mir. Gibbs in somerville, where the grand jury is receiving evidence in the double murder.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Nov. 2i.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Wednesday,; colder tonight with strong northwest winds.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
ARREST BOOYLEGGER
Joseph George Of South Norwalk Hauled Up After Attempt to Sell Liquor At Hotel.

South Norwalk, Nov. 2f.-Joseph George, aged 24, of 67 French street, Torrington was arrested here at mid night last night by federal prohibition enforcement agents charged with bootlegging. Six one gallon jugs Of imitation cordial were seized and he is to be taken to Bridgeport for 3 hearing today. His automobile an extensive touring car, was also seized after he had endeavored to make a sale of liquor at hotel here.