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New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
.37 NEW TEACHERS
 INN.A e.S5Y00I S Largest Number to .eN '
 Burritt Junior Higu,
NAME NO NEW SUB.MASTER
J. c. Moody to Again be vice-Prin- cipA of the Senior High School No Successor to 0. F. Farnum to be Appointed for the Present.

Thirty-seven new teachers will b, employed in the schools of this cit. during the season 1922-1923, and O this number six will be stationed 1T the Senior High school, five in the Central Junior High school IS in the Elihu Burritt Junior High school two in the Smalley school and one each in the Smith. Nathan Hale, Lin coin, East street. and Bartlett schools Charles w. Brown has been choser to be director of art.
 J. c. Moody will again be vice. principal of the Senior High school but as yet no successor has been ap- pointed to i'll the vacancy of sub- master c. E. Farnum. This position may be eliminated this year as the duties of the office will be taken care of by the other teachers.
 The following is a list of the new teachers and the schools in which they will teach this year:
 Senior High School.
 Miss Margaret Glover Miss puth Woodward, Miss Elizabeth Doane, Miss lone Proctor, Miss Ruby Bald win, Miss Florence Harrison
 Central Junior High School.
 Miss Charlotte Cooley, Miss Olive Littlehales. Miss Mary Buckley Jame. Glover, Paul E. Wiggin.
 Elil,u Burr1tt Jr. Hie., School. Miss Della Langley, Miss Corinne Goodwin, Miss Nina Brayton, Miss Margaret Howard, Miss Mildred Sher- man, Miss Anna l.. Mason, Miss Lida Hughes, Miss Maritime Liegey, Miss Ruth N. Welles, Vim. Groth Arthur Groth, Henry French, Morton Cassidy Walter Murphy, Gaylord Newton Leonard Depot, George spatcher, James Robinson.
 Smalley School.
 Miss Mary German, Miss Margaret Middlemas
 Smith School.
 Mrs. Mary Mcguire
 Nathan Hale School.
 Miss Catherine Fitzpatrick.
 Lincoln School
 Miss Nellie Smith
 East Street School.
 Miss Doris Bradley.
 Bartlett School.
 Miss Bessie Sullivan.
 Director of Art.
 Charles w. Brown.
 Senior High School.
 Louis P. Slade. principal; James c. Moody, principals; Edith Adams, Edith A. Adams, May Began, Charles J. Campbell George M. Cassidy Jose phine Crawley Olive E. Davis, Emma N. Dasson, Sadie J. Duguid, Frances M. Ferguson, Agnes M Finnegan. Myra Luce Flood, Margaret Glover, Robert R. Golf, Ruth C. Goodwin. Amy c. Guilford, Andrew Guiliano, Arthur S. Hancock. Ilga P. Harvey, L. Hungerford, Bertha B. Jones, Idella K Knapp, Hortense c. Lambert, Margaret A. Luddy, Ellen l.. Mccarthy, N. Augusta Macleod. Beatrice R. Neal. Emma Poland. Edith A. Porter, Elizabeth B. Powers (Continued on Page Fourteen)
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
TO TRY CHANNEL SWIM
Henry Sullivan of Lowell. Mass, Will Make Effort to Reach Calais From Gravcsend.

Dover Eng, Aug 3o.-Henry sul- livan, Lowell, Mass, swimmer, an- nounced this morning that he would attempt to swim the English qchannel this evening if conditions permitted.
 Charles 10th of Boston also intends making the attempt and win start when the American destroyer, which Is to accompany the swimmers across, arrives from Gravesend.
 The tide is lower, the current slow CT and the temperature more favor able for the effort than at any tim during the past month, and the Americans are both eager to make the attempt under conditions they hope will enable them to succeed.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
JAIL 'p0LlCY MEN"
Four Alleged Keepers and Three Writers in Waterbury Appeal From Sentence Meted Out in Court.

Waterbury, Aug. 30.-Four men all legged to be keepers of places where policy was played or charged with writing policy and three charged with freauenting policy shops were ar raigned in city court here today. The alleged keepers and writers were sentenced to 30 days in jail each and notices of appeal given. The three others paid fines The local police have started q crusade against policy and the seven men arraigned today were caught in two raids conducted yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
AMERICAN GETS CONTRACT
II. NJ. Day of International Barnsdall Corp Given Tentative Oil Conces- sions on Baku Fields.

Moscow. Aug. 30.--(By Associated Press. A tentative concession to op- crate one of the largest Baku oil fields on contracting basis has been proposed by the Russian government to Henry Mason Day, president of the International Barnsdall corp. Mir Day told the Associated Press today.
 The concession will be on a purely contracting basis, the American firm equippins and operating the field without ownership.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
apparently had safe margin for re-

apparently had a safe margin for re- nomination
 Friend w Richardson, state treas urer, early today was leading Govern or Stephens in their race for the re- publican gubernatorial nomination. fhe latest count gave Richardson 6S.225 and Givernor Stephens ST. sos. The figures were from 1904 precincts
 Senator Johnson issued a statement early today claiming victory. He said his success was certain although he could not predict his majority.
 Charles c. Moore, in a statement early today said
 The result still is in doubt and in dications are that it will be very close. Our success depends on returns from Southern California. The pre- cincts already heard from are John- son strongholds."
 The figures from 2,S44 precincts of the states 6,695 give Johnson. 104,-
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New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
Wife Evidently Suicide
 After Husbands Death

Philadelphia, Aug. 30. - The body of Mrs. Barbara Taylor, widow of Commander James s. Taylor. who dis appeared after the commander S death on Sunday was found in the Delaware river today off the Philadel- phia navy yard Mrs. Taylor disap- peared from her residence in the navy yard between 10 p. m. Sunday and Monday morning. Commander Fay Tor was chief medical officer at the ward
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
Stanley Street Couple
 Wed 5 Years Ago Today

Mir. and Mrs. Willis H. Roden of 562 Stanley street today are quietly observing the 55th anniversary of their marriage They were married at Plymouth, Conn.,, but the majority of the years of their married life have been spent in this city.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
FRANCE READY TO ACT
Belief Expressed in Paris That French Are About To Take Measures Against Germany

Paris Aug. 30. (By Associated Press)-The feeling was expressed in reparations circles this afternoon that the French government would with draw it's delegates on the separations commission preparatory to independ- ent action on the German indemnity question. This belief arose, it was said, from the fact that the German delegates here had advanced no new proposals acceptable to France.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
JAPANESE WARSH|P WITH 300
 OF CREW REPORTED LOST IN
 TYPHOONOFF RUSSIAN COAST
Naval Reports at Tokio Tell of Tragedy Which Occurred Last Saturday Virtually All Hands Went Down With Ship, Statement Says

Tokio Aug 30 y Associated PressThe Japanese cruiser Naka went down typhoon off the Kachaka August 26 with virtually all hands according to confirmed advices ceved by the aday The naval reports said that practically none of her of 300 was saved. '+'
 The destroyer Maxi has been ordered the of disaster.
 The Nitaka is second class cruiser of 342o tons dis placement launched in 1901.
 This the second appalling deep tragedy to be reported two days yesterdays stories containing of the sinking of Chilean steamer off the coast of South America with but B of total of 322 of the passengers being saved.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
Robbers Ransack Home of
 State Fuel Administrator

Hartford. Aug, 3n.-The residents of State Fuel Administrator Thomas W. Russell at s5 Bloomfield avenue, West Hartford. was entered by burg lars early this morning, and a con- siderable quantity of siverware stol- en. The Russells are visiting in Tar mouthport Mass. The burglary was discovered by a caretaker.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
NEW MURDER WITNESS
Woman in Cline-Bergen Mystery Is Expected to Throw More Light on Tragedy.

Edgewater, N. J., Aug. BOA new woman witness who is believed to have heard the last words of John Bergen, movie actor, who was killed by George A. Cline last week, has been found by the police, they an- nounced today. ....
 Prosecutor A. C. Hart would not disclose her name. but said he be- lieved the statement heard by the woman who found Bergen dying on the steps of the Cline home after the shooting will serve greatly in clearing the mystery that surrounds the case
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
REPORT IS FILED
Inventory of Estate of the Late E. J. Forrest is Filed in Probate Court Today.

William F. Latham and H. J Hat sing, appraisers of the estate of the late E. J. Forrest, have filed report of the inventory in probate court showing valuation of s12,118.74. Of this amount, real estate at 543 West Main street is valued at s7,oo0; cash deposits at the Savings Bank of New Britain amounts to s1,378.10: de- posits at the Berlin Savings Bank to- tai s1.6o35o, and in the Burritt Saw ings Bank there is s1.52714. Other values reported in the inventory are Thrift Stamps. s1oo: automobile, $500: household effects, s100, and a watch, S10,
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
1,2OO Men Go on Strike
 At ScOttdale Steel Plant

Scottdale, Pa, Aug. 30.-Refused a wage advance by the U. s. Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Co about 1,20o men were on strike today. The plants has been operating at capac- ity for some time.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
MAY ABANDON FORTS

New London. Aug. 30.-No infor- mation has been obtained at Fort Wright to confirm the reports that Forts Terry and Michie on Plum and Gull islands are to be vacated by the garrisons under the army reduction plans.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
MESSAGE TO GARCIA"
 HERO GETS REWARD
 AFTER ABOUT ob YEARS

San Francisco, Aug, 30. - Nearly . quarter century after he carried President McKinley's message to Garcia" Major An drew s. Rowan. U. $, A., re- tired, was honored for his ex- ploit which 1t is said has been told in every language. Major Rowan was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross as a token. of his deed.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
OPPOSES BONUS MORE
Two Amendments to Measure Are
 Believed to Have Set Harding Moro
 Firmly Against It.

Washington. Aug. 30.-White House callers who discussed the bonus with President Harding today came away with the impression that the executive regarded addition of the McNary re- clamation and Simmons foreign debt amendments, adopted yesterday in the senate, as making the measure more inal form
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
DEMAND S1 AN HOUR.

Hartford. Aug. 3o,-The painters union here yesterday followed the carpenters union in making a de- mand upon the employing firms for a S1 an hour wage scale.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
OLD ODD FELLOW DIES

Stamford, Aug 3o.-William H. Ritch, Civil war veteran, well known in Odd Fellowship and long in busi- ness here. died yesterday aged 30 years. He served in Co. l, Tenth Connecticut volunteers
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
32ND DIVISION VETS WRECKED ON WAY TO
 REUNION, SEVEN DEAD.

Milwaukee, Aug. 30-A train carrying members of the Red Arrow association of the 32nd division from reunion in Madison. was wrecked today near Waukesha A report that seven persons were killed was received here.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
AMERICAN MISSION
 TO RUSSIA LIKELY US. Already Has Taken Steps for Technical Survey of Conditions AGREEMENT NOT BINDING
Informal Oyerturcs Have Been Made,
 Moscow Admits, But Denies That
 Formal Proposals Have Been Re-
 ceived.

Washington, Aug. 30 (By Associat- ed Press) Steps have been taken by the American government looking to the possible dispatch to Russia of a technical commission to survey con- ditions there but without authority to negotiate any agreement binding upon the United States.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30

willimantic, Aug. 3o.-Caucus re- suits in Windham county show that there has been no pledging of dele gates on the question of the state committee chairmanship. In Holland county although there were no in- structions given. delegates expect to have to choose between at least three candidates for the 18th district seat in the committee John Buckley of Union, Dennison Talcott of Vernon and Captain Allen of Rockville There Is no indication of how the delegates will stand on the chairmanship.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
KING IS SILENT NOW
 BUT MAY TALK LATER
Aspirant for Roraback's Toga Pins Hopes on
 25th District

Bridgeport Aug. 3o-John T. King today declined to be interviewed on the result of the republican caucuses He might have something to say later.
 The city convention will be held tomorrow night. The King men say they carried Fairfield and Monroe last night which would give" them a fighting chance to win in the 25tn district. The first report was that the Monroe delegates were unpledged The senatorial convention for nom- ination of a senator Is expected to be an interesting one, as Harry Sher- wood representative from Westport, was beaten. in the senatorial delega- ton contest last night by former State Senator F. M, Salmon. J. H. Hill of Shelton Is expected to be candidate for senator in the 25th district against Sherwood who has been in the house four sessions.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
BAD FIRE IN ANSONIA
Paint Shop and Garage Gutted and Two Automobiles Demolished in Blaze Early This Morning.

AUb' uV" ted the paint shop and garage of Frank Blusche on Nichols street early this morning destroyed two automo- piles and caused total damage of s1o,ooo. The blaze. spread to the garage of Thomas Coleman adjoining and endangered Wilhelmy's bakery on Hull street The origin of the fire is unknown.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30

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The New York herald., 1922-02-12
Beginning Monday

Beginning Monday
A Special Clearance
of
Imported Lace Draperies
comprising Fine-quaIity Hand-rrlade
Fiiet Lace Window Panels and Bed
spreads, and number of Irish Point
Curtains; all of which have been taken
from the regular stock and marked at
great concessions from regular prices
i'm fact, at about one-lnalf their actual value.
QFOurt1n FHoor)
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
ALUMNI HEAR
OF F,C'NDTNG WAR DEBT
University Raised $3.50, 900 on
Notes TO Banks in State.

How the University of Maine funded
war Indebtedness Amounting to $780,
900 by a promisory note to banking in
stitutions of that State was told to New
York alumni of the university at their
annual dinner in the Hotel McAlpin
lust evening by Justice Charles j. Dunn
OF the Supreme Court of Maine, a men,
Der of the board of trustees of the in
stitution. Unable. because of constitu-
tionai limitations. to pledge more than
promise to pay, Justice Dunn said
that the war debt would eventually be
wiped out because mo son of Maine
gives expression to the word repudia-
ton"
Others who spoke were Fl. e. Mayo
or Boston, representing the Boston
Alumni Association, and A. w. Stephens,
presld ent of the General Alumni Asso-
citation. The Rev. a. II. Robinson of
Plainfield was toastmaster. Among the
guests were Dr. J. S. Ferguson, A. d. r.
Libby, w. b. Caswell. Arthur Wescott,
A. NJ. Knowles Prof Allen Rogers OF
Pratt Institute. DR.. c. p. Gray and
W. b. Murray.
The following officers were elected
Alphonso Wood, '05 president; C. B.
Cleaves, ~, vice-presdent :. j. II.
Mason, '09. vice president L. r.
French, II, assistant secretary: W. j.
II. Miller, '12. assistant secretary:
w. r. Witham, ~. assistant treasurer.
and DR.. ]. S. Ferguson. SO, member of
the executive committee for three years
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
z. J. RIDGWAY TALKS
TO VASSAR STUDENTS
sAdUises SecretGrial Work as
Best Vocation.

Special Dispatch 10 TIE New YoRK IIrnatp.
PouGHTEEPsrE, Feb 11.-E. ]. Ridr-
way @: THE NEW York HERALD was Tho
speaker on Journalism" At the annual
-N&uonal conference ut.Vassar TODAY.
e Ridgway did not recommend news
rting as a career for women. q,
r<,teen English newspapers In New
ork. he said. only about twelve general
reporetrs are women. Among the great
est women reporters and writer's no
placed Nelly Bly, Dorothy Dix. Ada
Patterson y. y. Dawson and Sophie
Irene Loeb.
Mr.. R,dgway said that in ma zinc
work 50 per cent. OF tho staff are
women, and that they mako excellent
judges Of manuscript. The require
mcnts for magazine work arc brain
imagination, writing skill and love FOR
the work. For news reporting, he said
that an analytical mind, bodily strength.
vigorous style, a sense Of humor and
n willingness 20 be satisfied with un-
certain hours. uncertain friendships
no family life ana no individual iifo
were required. Mr.. l2idgway gave as
his personal choice or all jobs Tor q
woman that Of secretary to a man Of
character and ability connected with "a
growing business. bcc5Hse a woman $50
,placed gets look into big affairs
which cannot be obtained N amy other
WAY.
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
HARDING OPPOSES
PRIMARY SYSTEM
Prays for Return of Intelli-
gent Conventions, He Tells
Republican Clubs.
FOR MORE PARTY SPIRIT
President Also Takes Fling at
Agricultural Bloc in Ban
quet Address.
Special Dispatch 70 TIE NEW York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau

Special Dispatch to THE NEW York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau
Washington, ID. G.. Feb. IL. I
In a speech at the annual banquet Of
the League OF Republican State Clubs
here tonight President Harding gave
additional impetus to the growing op-
position 10 primary election laws by
making the uneQuivocal statement that
he longed for the return of the conven-
ticn system.
The President also took occasion to
make what was interpreted as an in
direct slap at the farm bloc in Congress
by announcing that his outstanding
wish" was for more Of the party spirit
OF Lincoln's time than some OF that we
have now"
Parties cannot always foresee con-
tingencies in times like these" the Pres
ident told his hearers, in stressing firm
belief in party government
II wish" he added. in a hesitating
tone. II wish L dared confide in you
I'l say it:
II pray for the return of intelligent
conventions. ] would rather have the
appeal TO the convention than the ap-
peal of the individual to his locality.
Individualism and personality will al
ways WELD their influence, but 1 firmly
believe in the collective wisdom of the
convention"
This statement on the part of the
President brought forth the biggest re-
sponse he received during his entire
speech.
The Presidents address was brief aud
devoted entirely to an appeal for sound
party government, to which, he said. he
was convinced America owes her Great
ness.
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
WOMEN STORE THIEVES
SENT TO WORKHOUSE
TUo Others Are Giuen Sus.
pended Sentences.

TWO OF four women. arrested by de-
tectives of the Stores Mutual Associa-
tion, charged with shoplifting, were sem
fenced yesterday TO the workhouse BY
Justices Edwards. Healy and Moss in
Special Sessions. The other two were
given suspended sentences.
Mary Dunn, &c. Of 2l3 Bowery. was
sent to the worlShouse for three months
after she had pleaded guilty to stealing
W worth or silk on February from
Gimteis. Charlotte Loder, 35, OF 626
West 155th street. was sentenced to
fifteen days for stealing linen valued
at IS from Lord 4 Taylor's on De-
cember Is. Both these women had pre-
vious convictions.
Haydee La Rou. l9 of 922 Riverside
Drive. pleaded guilty to stealing trink-
lets from Macy's on February and
was given suspended sentence and
placed on probation
Mary Hogan, Is. of IA East Forty.
third street, was given suspended
sentence for the theft Of Sl3 worth OF
linen from Macy's.
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
MUCH OF BAYLISS'S
INSURANCE Is VOID
Some of 100000 Policies
Taken Out Less Than Year
Ago Had Suicide Clause.

The estate of Raymond Whittlesley
Bayliss. investment broker OF GO Broad
way, who shot and killed himself Thurs
day night in his home in Rye, consisted
chiefly Of $4,000 in life insurance poll
cies. it was reported yesterday. and
there is somei doubt whether all of the
policies are valid. Mrs. Bayliss. who
with her son, Eric. survives. has been
going over his affairs since his death.
In a talk with Edward +. Fitzgerald.
Coroner of Westchester county, Mrs
Bayliss said that she had discovered
clause in many of his policies invalidat-
ing them il the insured committed sur
eide within year, and these were taken
out only nine months ago.
When Bayliss was fond dead, propped
upon pillows in his bed, he left note
in which he complained of business
worries, particularly over some invest
ments that had not proved so profitable
as he had expected.
Take my 100000 In life insurance
policies" he wrote to his wife. land go
to Europe and forget about me-"
Just how many policies were taken
out or which were restricted by the sui
eide clause, Mrs. Bayliss did net di-
vulge.
Mrs. Bayliss disclosed 10 tne coroner
that her husband had obtained the re-
volver from her by a ruse. Owing TO
his moods, she said, she had hidden the
firearm some time ago. On the day he
committed suicide. he told her he was
going to Greenwich, and as there had
been several hold-ups there he wanted
60 take the weapon. He asked her TO
get It for him. and she did so.
Funeral services for Mr.. Bayliss were
held yesterday in the home. with burial
in Hartford. Conn. Several former busi-
ness associates and members of the
Apawamis Golf Club attended. Mrs. Bay
liss plans to go TO London as soon as
her husbands affairs are settled.
The New York herald., 1922-02-12

tanned Mayor TIyian and his party on
his famous speed bnat. taking them out
through the inlet and darting about the
ocean at raile in forty seconds.
This evening tho Mayor and Mrs.
Hylan and Commissioner and Mrs.
whalen dined In the garden grill of the
Royal Poinciana as members of Preston
Lynn's party, twenty-five being enter
tanned Valentine favors were dis
trbuted.
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
HYLAN GETS DEEP TAN
IN PALM BEACH SUN

Special Dispatch to THE New York HERALD.
PALM BEACH. Feb. 11.-Mayor Hyian
is acquiring a deep, dark tan in the sun
SHINE here, and despite his wearing the
only straw sombrero on the beach his
face is becoming rich red, and his hair
is growing so fast that he has to pay
frequent visits to the barber.
w. J. Connors of Buffalo has enter
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
ASK HIGHER TAX ON cHILpLEss

BERLIN, Feb. 1.-THE National Asso-
citation for the Protection of the Family.
composed OF parents with large families.
has decided to ask the Reichstag TO in
crease the tax on bachelors and childless
parents 10 per. cent. The proceeds from
the increased tax would be used for
child welfare fund.
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
MAN KILLS HIMSELF on BRIDGE

An unidentified man. about SO years
old. dressed In a gray suit shot himself
in the head on the Queens side of the
Clueonsboroueh Bridge last night lie
was found dead. on the south fcotwalk
by Patrick Rogan, OF 1S2 Fifth avenue.
woodsidc. who was on his way home.
Patrolman Bergen talled an ambulance
from Roosevelt Hospital. The revolver
was near the body.
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
Sports Blouses

I'M Ah4eAAly AAOVSh SulSSO0
Gm several instances copied or adapted
from recent French importatioms) are
am interesting feature. of the early
Spring contributions to the Third
Floor.
Some of these are modelled i'm the new
sports silks; i'm most of them the
latest and most radical ideas as to
design and color are successfully
demonstrated, although there are
enough of the quieter effects to inject
the requirements of the more corlser-
vative. taste. Among the most popu-
lar coIors are flame, lilas, citron and
Pacific green.
Prices: S1A.75 & 1880
The New York herald., 1922-02-12
The New Wool Fabrics

for early Spring
include many interesting novelties
from the leading manufacturers
at home and abroad
Sports tweeds i'm new and striking
coEors are feature of marked interest,
i'm view of their increasing vogue
among lovers of the opt-of-doors.
Canleas' '-hair suitings i'm plain and
fancy weaves, which are also i'm great
demand, are another important ele-
rment of the Spring display. Then,
too, there are the fashionable twills,
tricotines, Elormespuns, Scotch novelty
skirtings, and variety of handsome
effects inn embroidered materials.
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