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Evening journal., 1922-10-03

rights for all. as promised by the
Constitution, including free speech.
free press and froe assembly CD.
Public control OF national resources
such as coal lands. by taxation OF
land values. ~, Public ownership
OF all highways. including railroads.
State platform-CD, Repeal OF
the SO Ming fee. (2), Sufficient APP
preparation for schools. 90, Less
taxes on improvements and more on
land values. ca, Prison reform by
parole law and a separate jail for
women. (5l. Equal rights for womr
en- before the law. 60, Home rule
for cities. Cd Power to the people
10 propose laws and vote on those
proposed Initiative and Referen-
dunn. 90. Equal representation at
Dover for an citizens. including
those in Wilmington, by proper
tional representation.
Evening journal., 1922-10-03

the Legionaires and a number OF
invited guests.
william Berl. Jr.. will represent
the post at the forthcoming national
convention, opening in New Or
leans on October II. The other Will
m.ngton delegates are Captain John
J. Dugan. ad5utant OF the 1esth
Artillery. c. A. c., Delaware Ma
tional Guard. DR.. Speakman will
also attend.
Mrs. William c. speakman. Mrs.
John p. Eckles. Mrs. Gertrude Tn
derwood. Mrs. George w. Dorsey and
Mrs. Mcdaniel. of Dover. will rep
resent the women OF the Legion al
the convention. Mrs. Speakman and
Mrs. Eck,es will reach New Orleans
the day before the convention, and
Will take charge OF arrangements
for the Delaware visitors.
Evening journal., 1922-10-03

Doesn't hurt a Bit Drop a little
"Freezone" on an aching corn. in
stantly that corn stops hurting. then
shortly you lift 1t right off with
fingers. Truly!
Your druggist sells tiny bottle
OF "Freezone" for a few cents, suffi-
cient TO remove every hard corn. soft
corn, or corn between the toes. and
the calluses. without soreness or irri-
tation.
Evening journal., 1922-10-03
much "EATS' FOR.
i. S. SHRINERS.
1000 Head of Cattle Alone
to Be Consumed by
Hungry Men
CANDY MERCHANTS
EXPECT FORTUNE

Shriners OF Wilmington who at
tend the annual session OF the or.
der in Washington next June al.
ready are assured enough TO eat and
then some"
The meeting will continue four
days and 100000 shriners are ex-
pected TO assemble in the national
capital for the event. To provide
for their inner man the COMMITTEES
of Aimas Temple. Washington. in
charge OF arrangements. estimates
the following supplies will be re-
.quired:
One thousand head of cattle. $780,
600 loaves OF bread. 100000 dozen
q eggs and other eatables in proper
ton.
Figuring on the four days OF the
session, for the Shriners alone.
exclusive of the 100000 or more Wis
TORS. the committee made the fol-
loving estimates Of provisions need
ed above washington's normal con-
sumption:
, s. One half loaf OF bread each per
day for four days, 100000 loaves.
With ten inches as the length OF
. the average loaf of bread. this huge
number. laid end 10 end, would make
a continuous line of bread nearly 100
miles long or more than enough to
20 twice around the District of Co
lumbia
One-half pound of meat per day,
100000 pounds One fish each. for
the entire period OF four days,
10000 fishes. One chicken each,
100000. Two eggs each per day,
100000 eggs. one pound OF butter
each. 900. 900 pounds. or $50 tons.
.ons cigar a day, 100000 cigars
a decidedly conservative estimatee.
one-half pound Of fruit a day,
900, 900 pounds or 800 tons. One
pint Of coffee each per day. 100000
quarts.
The committed also estimates
that the 10000 visitors will pur-
chase 100000 copies OF newspa-
pers containing accounts Of Shrine
events for mailing 10 friends at
home.
Candy dealers are expected 20
reap small fortunes. as the Shriners
coming here are expected 10 buy not
less than 100000 pounds. This fig
ure like the others. is based on con-
ditions at the last session in San
francisco.
Experience at other Shrine ses
sions shows the average personal
expenditure for four days 70 be
500 each. For the 800. 900 expected
here this will amount of $4,000 600.
In San Francisco this amount was
cleared above normal, and the ex-
penditurss for the week following
THE session amounted to an addi-
tionai s15.000.00O.
A minimum OF 10000 automobiles
Is expected. Gasoline for running
about the city and for filling pre-
vious 70 departure. estimating 20
gallons 20 the car will amount 10
100000 gallons. This quantity with
oils and grease in proportionate
quantities. washintong dealers will
be called upon to furnish.
Marching in column four abreast /
and with three feet between ranks,
the regular army column OF squads
but without intervals between COM
NAMES and battalions. the column OF
soO. 600 shrinars would extend 45
miles.
This enormous column would eX-
tend from the Treasury over the
Baltimore pike through Baltimore
and five miles beyond. It would
extend from the Treasury north to
Frederick. Md.
The magnitude OF the street pa
rades TO be held here can be Judged
from these figures.
Evening journal., 1922-10-03

NEWARK. y. J.-London lis
tened in on local radio CON
cert. The first music has been
transmitted across the Atlantic.
Sir Thomas Upton attempted to
deliver a lecture. bdt the appa-
ratus went on strike.
Evening journal., 1922-10-03

WASHINGTON.-Zoo attend
ants were notified by alarmed
jewellers in an apartment house
here that a "porcupine' had es-
capped and was at large In the
building. Captured. the porcu-
pine proved TO be a mere pos
sum.
Evening journal., 1922-10-03
Smile Awhile

NEW YORK.-"Paid in Full"
was marked today on a society
woman's taxi bill when she got
angry because two collectors
bounded her. For spite she de-
hvered a key containing $4,000
pennies at the company's office.
NEW YORK-No milk diet
for Baby Louie Flordes. lie
wants beefsteak. At the age OF
five days he is now the father OF
eight pearly teeth.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
WALLACE REID NOW
 FIGHTING FOR LIFE
Famous Film Star Reported Under going Treatment at SaIi-
  tariUm.

Los Angeles. Dec. 16.--Wallace Reid, famous actor, is lighting for his life" in small Hollywood sani: tarium, according to a story the Los Angeles Times published today quot ing his wife. known professionally as Dorothy Davenport, and his mother fn-law, Mrs. Alice Davenport.
 Reid suffered a breakdown nearly two months ago after his health had been falling for three years, they said, and for several weeks he has been under the care of two phyh- clans and two male nurses.
 They said they believed 'the big struggle was over' and that plans for the immediate future included noth- Ing more than to nurse him back to health and his place in the motion picture world"
 Some time ago it was announced the actors eyes were troubling him and later that he had gone into the for a rest.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
GRIEF STRICKEN MAN BECOMES A MURDERER
Brutal Staying, Attempted Killing and Suicide in
 Providence Home

Providence. R. l., Dec. 16.-Griev- ing over the death of his sister is as- cribed by the police for the sudden mental unbalancing of Thomas Kelly, 56, and his staying of his brother-in- law, Thomas F. Jones, GA brutally beating his niece, Lillian B. Jones, and then killing himself early today
 Kelly, according to the police. ran amuck with two foot piece of gas pipe, attacking Jones and his daugh- ter-in-law while they were at the breakfast table. When Sergeant w. H. Delaney. called to the terrorized neighborhoed by telephone, entered the house, he found panic stricken occupants seeking refuge on the first floor, the body of Jones in the living room and that of Kelly in the Kitchen on the second floor. while furniture on the third floor had been wrecked by the insane man and thrown into the street.
 <. The body of Jones was so badly mutilated that 1t was impossible to tell whether his death was due to be- ing beaten with the gas pipe or to revolver shots. Kelly fired three shots after the injured Mrs. Jones had fled down stairs. One bullet wound was found in Kelly's forehead which doctors said would have caused in- stant death.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
British Press Sect U. S. Help as Creates Thing Since Armistice- = France Would Consider Fl Hc'posaIs Carefully.
GERMANY PAYS CFF
 BILL DUE BELGIUM

Washington, Dec. 1s.-4 4itht on tEe course of administration ehcrte to fRd way to make Americani feIp await able to Europe in connection with tna German renarations hrisb was Atifi lacking today. except fo1 warning that press diseussion seeIhed ineIIned to exaggerate the degree of progress already made. ."
 No Action AS Mt N
 It was indicated very Iclearlv that decisions vital to the employment of American influence in thd renarations tangle still were in the fbtire. so far as the Washington goveruknent is con cerned. There was no tehdenev how ever to withdraw in any way from the reiterated declaration that The ITnited States government. Is anAlously seek Z. Ing a way to be helpful in the crisis.
 Administration officiala Continued today to weight iealousyI every wort they uttered that might Iir dIcaie di- rectly or indirectly the sthps that are being taken in q diplomhtic way IF was again said with authority that the recent conference between genra- tary Hughes and J. P. Moran had little significance in the reparatIons. situation and that too niush ifnpor. tanee should not be afiadhedl to ina forthcoming conferencesI here for which Ambassador Harpdy has been called home,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
STATE OF MAINE EXPRESS
 HITS FREIGHT AT MERIDEN
Wreck Occurs At 53O A. M On Curve Just Outside City Engineer, Fireman and Mail Messenger Injured Cars Obscured View of Tracks

Meriden, Dec. 16.-Thc State of Maine express ran into the rear Of the Harlem River freight on the New Haven road at the north end of this city about b:3O this morning and two men were injured md two engines were wrecked.
 Two Men Injured
 The injured are Robert Green, freight engineer. West Springfield. Mass, wao Is at the Meriden hospital with a possible fracture of the shoul- der; and John O'Malley, fireman of the express, of Worcester, Mass. who Is at the hospital suffering from scalp wounds.
 Another engine took the State of Maine on its way after an hours de- lay. The Harlem freight had two engines, being pushed by one and was going on q siding when the express rounded a curve and crashed into the light engine. It was driven through the caboose. The freight crew jumped.
 View Was Obstructcd.
 Charles Green of Worcester. Mass, engineer of the express, said his view of the block signal was obscured by a string of freight cars. He was go- ing slowly, having received orders to stop at Meriden.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
FINE COUNCILMAN $IOO;
 DAYS COLLECTION $4OO
Three Women Also in Court for Not Paying Their
 Personal Tax

Councilman Otto Schmarr was fined $100 and costs in police court
 today after Prosecutor w. M. Green
 stein read report of the state chem
 ists analysis of beer taken at
 Schmarr's restaurant at the corner of
 East Main and Spring streets, De- cember 12.
 Prosecutor Greenstein told Judge
 B. w. filling that there have been many reports concerning the schmarr
 place of business which indicated that liquor was being sold freely. The
 liquor law enforcement squad failed to locate any liquor in the place, however. - Mrs, Frances WisbowslSi. was fined .$150 and 2 l6-daY jail sentence was suspended It was her second ap- pearance in court, but she was freed the last time when she explained that q large quantity of alcohol found on the premises was for christening. In his statement to the court, the prosecutor termed the Wisk tenement house, where the accused woman lives a "hell-hole where liquor Is dispensed freely and many convic- tions have been obtained."
 A fine of s150 was imposed on John Skolupskas of 221 Elm street, from whom a police agent had purchased a bottle of whiskey for 75 cents on December 12. He pleaded guilty.
 A continuance until Wednesday morning was ordered in the case of Stanislaw Bodanski, charged with two counts of liquor law violation at Ii Spring street.
 Anna Podinski, Susie Allen, and Rose Kelly were ordered to pay their personal taxes this afternoon. Rose Russell had been summoned into court, but failed to appear.
 William Taylor. colored, was notis fled to appear by mistake, the war tant calling for William Edwards. It developed that Taylor, too. had not paid his tax and he was ordered to do so at once.
 In the cases of Louis Damon Of 252 Oak street, and Charles Jed ziniak of 800 Stanley street. alleged to he partners in liquor traffic. con- finuance to Wednesday was ordered. At Damon's home yesterday the dry enforcement squad seized large auan- | tittes of wine and whtskey. 1
 Vincent Smith. a iltneur, arrested | Tor driving without having a licensc m his possession was lectured and allowed to go.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
SQUIRE LEADER OF
 EDDY-GLOVER POST
Former World War Veteran Named Commander of Local Legion,
 Succeeding James F. Rogers.

William w. T. Squire, by more than comfortable majority over Robert c. Vance, was elected com mapder of Eddy-Glover post of the American Legion at the annual meet ing held last evening in the club rooms on West Main street Mir. Sauire was nominated by John F. Connors of the Stanley Works and Mir. Vance by Attorney Stanley Traceski
 Edward Ogren was elected first vice-commander over Henry W. Rice, and William Kelly was elected second vice-commander Harry F. scheny was named adiutant and Gustave Carlson was chosen treasurer. James r. Rogers. clifford HeVberg and El- liott K. Burr were elected members of the executive committee to serve for three years.
 MT. Squire is a veteran of the late World War, having received his training at the second PlattBburg training camp. where he was coHi- missioped a second lieutenant. From this camp he was assigned to one in England for duty. where he remained for some tin.e. While in England he was the officer in charge of groups Of men whn were sent to France.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
FIXES MINIMUM ON
 ORDERS FOR COAL
NenR Britain Dealer Says He Will Not
 Sell in Les Than Ton

As the result Of the statement is. sued yesterday by Thomas W. Russell state fuel administrator, one New Britain coal dealer instructed his efn. pIoyes today not to sell coal in less than ton lots. He explained that the overhead expense incurred by weigh ing and stamping each bag would make the price prohibitiye to those Iwho bought in small quantities and, as he claims that he has been and still Is selling at cost. he cannot af- ford to add this overhead to. his gem eral business expenses 8 ''Mr. Russell,s statement will work a hardship on the poor man." he said. Coal dealers cannot afford to carry out the regulations to the letter unless they ask the buyer of small quantities to pay for the extra labor entalled."
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
Official Statement.

New Haven, Dec, I6.-The official statement Of the N. Y., N. H. and H. railroad as to the collision of the State of Maine express with a freight train at Meriden. this morning. says:
 At 5;52 a. m. as train Sill was being pushed by engine 1905 a push r. CT engine which was facing north. it was run into by train 9S, tho State of Maine express. The tender of en- zine 1905 was pushed through the caboosc of the freight train. Robert Green, engineer Of 1905, was cut about the head, and John O'Malley, fireman on 93 was slightly hurt. Both men were taken to the Meriden hos pitaI.
 Mail Messenger Hurt.
 The mail messenger on No. 93 was slightly hurt. Trains 93 and s03 were consolidated and run to New Haven. Train No. 63, the Bankers express to New York was delayed about 30 minutes. No passengers on the State of Maine express were in the least hurt"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
KELLER IGNORES GALL,
 DECLINES TO TESTIFY
In Contempt, VOlstead Says Line of Action to Be
 Decided Monday

Washington, Dec. t6,--Representa. tive Keller, republican, Minnesota fail. ed again today to appear before the house Judiciary committee to give evl. dence under oath as to the informa- ton on which he based his inpeach- ment charges against Attorney Gen Daugherty.
 Kelier's counsel, Jackson H. Ral. ston, announced he had advised his client that the committee had exceed ed it's authority and that he was not required to appear in response to the committee simmons. +
 Chairman Yolstead said that the subpoena served on Mir. Keller had been ordered by the speaker of the house and that in ordering the ap- pearance of the Minnesota represents tive the committee had acted for the house. He added that the committee could now report MT. Keller back to the house for contempt
 After Chairman Volstead had ad- vised that 1t so slowly in reaching a decision, the committee deferred until Monday any action with respect to MT. Keller's refusal to appear.
 Explaining Keller's failure to ap- pear Ralston said:
 1T have advised MT. Keller that in the issuance of a process requiring his presence he being a member of the congress, with the implied threat he- hind 1t, the committee exceeded its constitutional powers and that being true he can not by any process be re- quired to appear before the cornmit- tee." H4t
 The committee voted to resume public hearings on the impeachment charges Tuesday, with Representatives Woodruff, republican, Michigan and Johnson, republican, South Dakota as probable witnesses. It was explained that they would be asked to testify re- garding their charge that the attorney general had failed to prosecute yigor- ouNly war frauds cases "
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
Car Loaded With Xmas
 Cheer, Owner Fined Sl15

Northampton. Mass, Dec. 16-Hugh e. Glassford of New Haven, Conn., ar. rested by members Of the state patrol who found 14 quarts of whiskey in his automobile was fined S11b in dis tfiet court today on q charge or vio- Iating the liquor laws. Giassford told the court that he was not boot Iesger, but that he and New Haven friends had pooled their money for the purpose Of buying liquor in Can ada Nlth which to celebrate the. hol- idays The authorities credit his blory' Giaasfofd. who said he is a college graduate and world war veteran, faces inc possibility of jail term owing to inc faet that ne had cnly $50 with
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
French Appreciation,

Paris, Dec. 16. (By Associated Press1-~-The French government would examine carefully ana appre- ciatively any proposals made by tic American government witch might prove helpful in obtaining reparafi5aa from Germany, 1t was said today in connection with reports from Wash- ington that such proposals were hc- ing considered.
 The idea of these powerful Euro pean financial groups working iii CO., operation with their several govern. ments is that no settlement can be oD- taincd until the sum of German rspa- rationa has been finally fixed LII . total somewhere between 10000 .HnH.- GOO and 60,06o.000,O0e gold marks.
 GeFHiRny Pays
 The allied separations commission today received German treasury bond to the amount oE 62,g7, ,5gF gold markn in settlement of the last monthly payment due December fa, to the schedule agrecd upon last August for meeting BclEiumis repArations claim.
 These payments were supposed Co be for 6o,o00.o00 gold marks each. due the 18th Of each month alpeo August The dtscrepnnrg ttetWeeh the latter sum and the amount reoaie- a today was represented by credits given Germany for certahi deliveries m kind
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
ASSASSIN CUTS SHORT CAREER OF POLISH PRESIDENT, ELECTED ONLY
 WEEK AGO AND SWORN IN THURSDAY
of Gabriel NarutO- wicz Comes as Climax of Bloody Disorders Follow ing His Selection by As- sembly.

Warsaw, Dec. 16. (By Associated Press) s)-Gabriel Narutowicz, first president of Poland, was assassinated today M. Narutowicz was killed while visiting an art exhibition.
 Shot Threc Times.
 The assassination occurred exactly at noon, The president was shot, dying q few moments later. M. Naru- towicz was killed by an artist named Niewadomski who fired three shots. Every shot took effect. Gabriel Narutowicz was born in 1865 at Telsze, which is now within the borders of Lithuania, and was educated at Libau. the technical insti- ute of Petrograd. and the polytechnic institute of Zurich.
 From the Zurich Institute he ret ceived a diploma as engineer of water power and this profession i4e prac- ticed in France. Spain and Switzer- land, later being made professor of the subject in the Zurich school. He was recognized as an expert in this line and after the world war was ap- pointed a member of the international commission for the utilization of the waters of the Rhine. tHr
 He first became a member of the Polish government in June, 1920 as mier Grabski, and was re-appointed to this office by the succeeding premier M. Ponikowski. When elected presi- dent he was the minister of foreign affairs. He was Poland's second dele gate to the Genoa conference, t...
 Continuation of Disorders.
 There have been continuous disor- ders ever since President Narutowiez was elected by the national assembly one week ago today, On that occa- sion there was tumultuous clamor growing out Of his unexpected choice to succeed Gen. PIlsudalS the battle between the rival factions and the. police resulting in four deaths and the injury of more than 100 persons.
 Took Charge Two lays Ago.
 President Narutowicz took over the supreme executive authority from Marshal Pilsudski only two days ago, the ceremony occurring at the Belve- dere palace the official home of tho president. s.a, #
 The opposition to the choice of M. as president. came mainly from the nationalists. representing the purely Polish population the mem bers of this party resenting the elec- ton of man who they declared rep resented the non Polish and radical 
 ?. I # I 2
 NationaIists in Revolt.
 The nationalist deputies after the election announced officially that they would refuse to support M. Naruto- wicz or any cabinet appointment by him. They asserted he was elected by the votes of Jews, Ukrainians, Ger mans and Russians receiving only tS8 Polish votes, while 227 Polish votes were cast for Count Zamoysky. |
 Under the constitution the speaker ,f the house, Macciez RataJ, will act ls president and is required at once Q conyoke the national assembly tol choose a new chief executive.
 M. Rataj was elected speaker week ago and is prominent mem- ger of tho party supporting former Witss.