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New Britain herald., 1922-08-25

Howard c. Noble, of 10 Lexington street, president of North & Judd
 Manufacturing company, died last night at the Hartford hospital in his
 list year.
 from which Mr Noble had been suf- fering for long time.
 Mir Noble was born in Kent Litch- field county. on October 13, 1851, and spent his boyhood on a farm. Fifty years ago last June he came to this city and entered the employe of North & Judd as a bookkeeper His advancement was steady, his manu- featuring career reaching its zenith in his election as president of the com- rany on July 30, 1918.
 Since coming to New Britain. MT. Noble had been active in the affairs of St. Marks parish, and for several years served as senior warden. He was a member of Centennial lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, and of Aziz Grotto, and a director of the New Britain Ma tional Bank.
 MT. Noble is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet Stanley Noble; a son, Cotton D, and two daughters, Mrs. Frederick NJ. Holmes and Miss Louise H. Noble.
 The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock services be- ing conducted at the home by Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe, rector of St. Marks church. Interment will be in Fair view cemetery. Services will be strictly private. It is requested that flowers be omitted
 The North & Judd Manufacturing will be closed all day to- morrow as a tribute to its late pres ident.
 MT. Noble was regarded as one of the leading manufacturers of the state, and it is largely result of his individual efforts, and the efficient machine that he had organized that this concern has grown to the big plant that it is today
 In other years, before the death of the famous frontiersman, William Cody (Bufalo BilD and MT. Noble were firm friends and whenever Buff | falo Bill came to this vicinity with | his circus he always took a day off for J l visit with the local manufacturer.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
SHORTAGE OF S75O,0O0
uonolulu's Leading Citizen and Phil anthropist Has Been Juggling Ac- counts by Elaborate System.

Honolulu, Aug. 25.-(By Associated Press) - John Guild, philanthropist leading citizen of Honolulu and until a few days ago, treasurer of Alexan- der and Baldwin sugar, shipping and insurance brokers, has admitted a shortage in his accounts of s750,0o0 and has told how it was done accord ing to an announcement today by the firms directors.
 Guild, they said, had duplicates of all statements, accounts and station cry used in the firms offices here and at San Francisco, New York and Seat tie. which enabled him to manipulate the inter-office balances so as to eH- tract surplus cash and cover up shortages.
 Physicians attending Guild reported that he was recovering from the heart attack which followed publica- ton of the charges against him,
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
Cummings Agrees to Act
 As Democratic Chairman

New Haven, Aug. 25.-Homer $. Cummings of Stamford formerly na- tioral committeeman today notified Secretary A. s. Lynch of the demo- cratic state central committee that he accepted the invitation to serve as temporary chairman of the conNen- tion in Hartford on September 20 and 21. The invitation was extended by Chairman FitzGerald after the recent meeting of the committee.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
TROTTER RESOLVED
 ON SERIOUS COUNT Famous Evangelist Ezonerated
 and Is Given Divorce JUDGE SCORES HIS WIFE
Declares That By Circulating Mali cious Stories About Husband And His Secretary, She Committed Great Wrong.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 25.- Judge Major l.. Durham of superior court today awarded a decree of ab- superintendent of the Grand Rapids City Rescue Mission, and nationally known evangelist. He dismissed the suit for separate maintenance brought by Mrs. Trotter. He held Mrs. Trot- ter's charges that her husband had been unfaithful and that he had treated her cruelty, had not been sub stantiated by evidence.
 The court also held there was no evidence to substantiate the charges of Mrs. Trotter that her husband was the father of a child born in July, 1917, to Miss Florence Moody, secre- tary and bookkeeper at the rescue mission or that he had conducted himself with other women in an un- becoming manner"
 Judges Statement
 The judge, in his opinion declared he believed Mrs. Trotter was actuated in filing her suit for separate main tenance by the fact that she never has been able to persuade the defend ant to confess that he was the father of the Moody child.
 The court also asserted Mrs. Trotter charged her husband with acts of al legged cruelty that "at the time they were committed if they were commit
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New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
FINDS SUNNY ISLE WHERE PRETTY
 WOMEN 0UTNUMBER MEN IA TO ONE AND 30 CENTS LASTS FOR A MONTH
American Sea Captain Wrecked in South Seas, Tells of Beautiful South Sea Island-Girls Anxious for Husbands.

Honolulu, Aug. 26 (By Associated Press).-A sunny coral isle in the South Seas where lazy palms fringe the coral atols and the women, young and beautiful. outnumber the men more than 14 to where 30 cents lasts a month; this is the story told of TagawA, an islet of the Ellice group by Captain J. A. T. Olsen of the American schooner Henriette wrecked July 16.
 Captain Olsen and members of his crew are in Honolulu with the British steamer kaurah which picked them San Francisco.
 Only 12 Men on Isle. .-
 The captains tale follows:
 "Tagawa is the only habitable island of the Ellice group. Its popu lation consists of 190 persons of whom only 12 are men.
 Our schooner was swung off her course and onto Nukualili reef by heavy seas We struck at night and at dawn we tried for the shore. Be fore we hit the coral we saw native men, clad only in loin clothes pushing an outrigger canoe into the water and with their assistance we made shore in safety. If it had not been for the natives we probably would have lost our lives in the heavy surf
 Women Young and Pretty.
 Our coming was hailed with joy by the natives who pass their existence in a state of isolation. The women outnumber the men IA to l or more and some of them are beautiful. Their ages range from 12 to IS years and there are only a few older,
 The chief of the tribe, a husky Samoan, turned over his grass hut palace to the mate and myself to be used as our private quarters He also rendered me one of his daughters, a beautiful dark. haired girl with a lovely figure, as a servant. Other pretty girls were assigned to the mate and to members of the crew to wait on them.
 We certainly did not lack for en- I had a great time and would not have missed the experience TOT any money.
 Enjoyed Hula Dances.
 T had only 30 cents in my pocket put money was no obje.t. Many din lers were given in cur honor and native maidens in grass skirts per 'ormed Hula dances for our amuse | nent.
 All inhabitants of the island are Christians and all lead upright lives.
 Wild Women Wanted Hubbies.
 We had q hard time getting away | The women wanted husbands and hey pleaded with us and coaxed us Q stay. Owing to the isolation of ragawa, most of the men of mar iageable age have left it; some have ,one to sea as sailors and others are crattered throughout the southern ocean and as far west as Australia" "
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
Bailey Dies of Wounds
 Inflicted by Shotgun

Stamford, Aug. 25.-Edward Bailey, 72. shot Wednesday night by Hugh Noun, 7o whom he had befriended for 20 years by employing him on his place at Pound Ridge in New York state, died early today in the Stamford hospital Noun is in jail at White Plains, N. Y and he will be taken into court to be charged with re- sponsibility for Bailey's death.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
JAILED FOR CRUELTY
Bayonne Blacksmith Who Burned Child is Sent to Prison for One Year by Judge.

Bayonne, N. J., Aug. 25. - Found guilty of holding the hand of his six year-old daughter over a stove, burn ing 1t to the bone, William H Moore, a blacksmith, was today sentenced to one year in the county penitentiary.
 The only fit punishment for you would be the same as you gave the child, to hold you over a fire said Recorder William J, Cain in imposing sentence.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
AUTO PLUNGES INTO LAKE AT WATERBURY Breaks Fence and Pole and Lands
 in 10 Feet of Water DRIVER ALONE, HE SAYS People Living Nearby, How \ ANt. They Heard Woman's Vo HaXs' male Clothes Are Found in the Car.
DRIVER ALONE, HE SAYS

Waterbury, Aug. 25.-A seven pas senger touring car used as a jitney bus. while travelling on the road be- tween the two Hitchcock lakes last night, left the road, skinned the fence for about 30 yards, snapped of Q telegraph pole, crashed through the fence, rolled down the bank, turned over. then righted itself, and landed in the waters of the upper lake about five feet from shore, in 10 feet of water The driver, Mike Volpe, of POS Baldwin street, this city, claims he was alone and that he was re- turning to this city after dischargtng a passenger at the camps in the near vicinity of the lake. One of the campers in that locality, a Mrs. Clark, claims she heard shouting at 4 o'clock this morning when a man named Dan" and girl named Irene" asked each other Are you all right" A woman's clothing and sailors blouse and cap were found in the car. Volpe is in hospital here with a broken arm.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
Around the World Pliers
 In Hospital From Exposure

Calcutta, Aug. 25.-Captain Nor man MacMillan and Captain Maillins upon arriving at Chillagong on their flight recently abandoned by Major W. T. Blake were taken to hospital suffering severely from exposure. according to a message received here today.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
To Spend S5,500,000 for
 Eighty New Locomotives

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 25.-The Union Pacific railroad today announced the purchase of so locomotives at a cost of s6, 50o,oo Fifty five are to be the most powerful locomotives ever con- structed according to Union Pacific officials. Twenty five of the new en- zines will be for freight hauling.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
MUNICIPAL COAL YARD
City Coal and Wood Headquarters to Aid People Is Under Consideration By Bridgeport Mayor.

Bridgeport Aug. 25.-A municipal coal and wood yard to assist people of small means who may have difficulty in buying coal the coming winter is under consideration by Mayor Fred Atwater Coal would be bought at the mines and laid down here possibly at s11 or under, a ton.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
New Haven Registrars
 Cases Again Continued

New Haven, Aug. 25.-The cases of Thomas F. Cahill democratic general registrar and Eugene J. Harrigan, deputy registrar in the 18th ward, each charged with failing to file true primary lists were continued today until August 30 by agreement of counsel.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
ROtarians Charter Steamer
 To Provide Headquarters

New London. Aug. 25.--To provide dormitory accommodations for Ro- tarians when they come here on Sep tember II for the conclave of the New England Rotary clubs, the committee on arrangements has chartered the steamer Providence at $1,50o a day. It will be ar ahored off Eastern Point
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
THOMAS l.. CURTIN
 DIES AT HOSPITAL
Well Known Resident and Member of Pioneer Family Succumbs
 to Injuries.

Thomas L. Curtin, aged b5 years, a well known resident of this city and a member of one of the oldest families here, died t'1Srnorning at the New Bri'StAte Ae hospital from the ef- eut Sv rom load of hay r.uhr, .,m at 4o6 Farming 0sv Conn' 10 days ago. (xOs s.as the son of the late Jere- nnah J. Curtin, one of the pioneer settlers of this city. He had been connected with the Apron. Towel and Supply Go. of this city up to the time of his death, having taken charge Of the business when his brother, Pat rick, suffered a broken leg.
 During the hot days when work at the farm on Pennington avenue was being pushed 80 that the hay could be brought into the barns, Thomas was helping his brothers in the work, and had just piled one load and was proceeding to the barn with 1t, when the wheels of the wagon hit a rut in the field, the wagon lurched and he fell to the ground. He sustained in- juries to his spine, and was taken to the local hospital about 10 days ago. His condition steadily became worse, until yesterday all hopes of saving him were abandoned
 He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Abbie Fitzgerald of Brighton, Mass, and three brothers, the Rev. Jere- miah J. Curtin of West Haven; Pat rick Curtin and James Curtin of this city.
 J. M. Curtin Sons, undertakers and relatives of the deceased, are in charge of the body and arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
WIDOW WEEDS VETERAN
Mrs. Marie c. Stenway Becomes Wife of Captain F. l.. Lefevre, World War Veteran.

Los Angeles, Aug 25.-Mrs. Marie c. Steinway, widow of Charles H. Steinway, New York piano manufac- turer, and Captain F, L. Lefevre, world war veteran were married at Santa Barbara, Calf, a week ago to- day, according to the Los Angeles Examiner
 The bride came to California for her health several months ago and has been living at Altedaine, near Pasa dena
 Captain Lefevre was quoted by the Examiner as declaring:
 "The disparity in our ages is thing that neither of us has thought of Mentally and sentimentally we are the same age"
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
THREE DIE IN FIRE

Haskell Okla, Aug. 25.-Three per sons were reported dead and a score injured in a fire which burned half the business district here today The fire was believed to have been caused by the ignition of gas fumes.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Aug. 25.-ForeCast for New Britain and vicinity:
 Showers this afternoon and to- night. Saturday fair and cool CT. Strong southerly winds be- coming northwest with squalls.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
GRAND CIRCUIT RACE OFF

Poughkeepsie, N. r.. Aug. 25.-Due to a heavy track caused by rainfall the Grand Circuit races here today were called off.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
Cities too, Feel Effects Streets in Jeffersonvine are Blocked and Homes are Wrecked
Northern New York State Is Also Recovering From Effects of Devastating Storm Which Swept Coun- tryside.

Louisville, Ky, Aug. 25.-One per son dead, three seriously injured and a property loss variously estimated from $160,0o0 to s25o,000 was the toll ot terrific wind storm which swept a part of Louisville and Jeffer- scnville. Ind, early today, following a rain and electrical disturbance.
 George Massey, 60, was buried be- meath the wreckage when his home in Louisville was struck by the steeple blown from an adjoining church.
 Buildings Wrecked
 In Jacksonville, where the full fierce of the wind was felt, two build ings of the American Car and Foun- dry Co. were wrecked, steeples and roofs were torn from two churches ard scores of homes damaged.
 Practically every street here was blocked at some point by fallen trees and telephone and electric light poles. Telephone and electric service was paralyzed by reason of broken wires.
 Indianapolis, Aug. 25.-Wind and teavy rain storms which was gener- al throughout Indiana early today caused damage to crops and to prop erty, according to reports received by the U. s. Weather Bureau.
 New York State.
 Rochester. N. Y, Aug. 25-Western and central New York today was slowly recovering from the effects of the rain and electrical storm Wednes- day night and early yesterday. Ge- neva, the worst sufferer from the floods that followed the hve-inch rainfall, has begun work to clear away the wreckage.
 Reports from counties south of here indicate damage greater than previously estimated. Telegraph and telephone service crippled by the wind and rain, now is being restored.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25
WITNESS MOTHERS MURDER
Four of St. Louis Woman's Children See Their Father Shoot Her to Death.

St. Louis, Aug. 25.-Five small chill dren, today naourned the death of their mother, Mrs. Martha J. Hembre, shot to death last night by her hus- band Albert. A sixth child, babe of one year, was found by policemen lying in the slain woman's arms. Four of the children witnessed the shoot ing
New Britain herald., 1922-08-25

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-28
NEW USE FOR THE POST.

The infiction of lashes upon a con-
victed defendant in the Jail yard at
Dover, last Saturday, was an innova-
ton for Kent county, as all the whip
pings for years have been inflicted at
the workhouse. Also, it was an in
novation in another respect, as it was
the first administration Of new law
by the provisions OF which corporal
punishment is made part Of the pen
atty for taking away and driving any
auto vehicle IN this State without the
consent OF the owner. This informa-
ton will be a revelation to many.
Also. It is hoped this information
may be a deterrent. especially to the
| class known as "joy riders" whose
senseless pranks too frequently result
in distressing mishaps. To such per-
sons 1t may seem like a good joke tc
drive OF with an automobile without
making any effort to secur,
the consent OF the owner, hav
Ing no intent Of committing
larceny, but now they may realiz
the indulgence Is likely to prove nor
than usually costly. The punishment
Of the whipping post may not be Sc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-28
A MILITARY SECRET.

From the Washington correspon-
dent of the North American we learn
that Senator LaFollette is likely to
have hard shedding in his efforts to
learn something about the secret deal
by which Secretary Fall has handed
over to private interests for eXploita-
tion the oil fields in Wyoming held as
a reserve for the future needs Of the
navy. 1.-The Senator" it is said, has
been notified by Senators Smoot and
Curtis that his resolution will not be
allowed to pass il they can prevent
it. and the attitude of the Administra-
ton is known TO be hostile to the
proposed inquiry" The correspondent
adds:
"The only reason given for this
manifest unwillingness to have the
oil contracts made public is the dec
laration that they were entered into
as part of the Administration policy
of military defense and should there
fore be treated as confidential military
information"
Can you beat it? The Administra.
tion has a great powwow TO bring
about peace and then arranges &
policy of military defense" that
Imakes it desirable to give a we'll
known company the right to sell tn,
oil which the government has beer
holding for future emergencies. 4
tip on this secret arrangement i.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-28
A CHANCE FOR WOMEN.

Women are accused of being pur-
veyors of gossip. and the insinuation
usually is not a pleasant one. But,
assuming the truth of women's pro-
pensity for gossip, the talent" can
be and doubtless will be put to bet
-than-usual use in connection with
the Pan-American Womens Confer
ence.
When women representatives of
twenty-five nations of the Western
Hemisphere get together in one spot,
it can be taken for granted that they
will inspect each other and their sur
roundings with something more than
casual eye, 1t, therefore. behooves
the American women, particularly, to
be their best and most skillful selves.
The women in this country have
been complaining for a long time that
they don't have enough big work in
the world TO do. Some of them are
still complaining of it, despite the
arrival Of the much -fought-for suf-
| frage; but here they have an oppor-
tunity to make a worthwhile splash
in the international pond.
1t may not be likely that all of the
ladies' who have come from far points
to visit their American sisterhooo
have attained so pleasant a degree OF
public influence as the American sis
terhood has attained; but their per-
sonal influence in their home sur
roundings is very likely as great as
the American women's own, and what
they have to say about the United
States when they go back to then
own domiciles will carry weight tha
may prove decisive in the establish
ment of a fuller and better relation
ship between the United States ant
South and Central America. That il
what we all desire, for the buildin,
hof a friendly and an understandin,
feeling is not only worth while in 1t
self, but it aids the betterment OF
commercial relationship that is o
outstanding Importance both TO tn
United States and to her neighbor
of the South who, even yet, are doin
a great deal of business with Europ
that they might, with mutual profli
be doing with us.
Consequently, let not the welcom
to these visitors be alone sincere, bu
: let our own women do their best [
, convey the permanent impression {
/ our friendship for their countries an
{ 1 our interest in the idea OF Par
: American built on ties of mutual III
E derstanding and fair dealing .-Balt
4 more American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-28
JUST FOLKS
By Edgar A. Guest

THE WAY OF LIFE.
The tulips have come and gone,
And the hyacinths are done,
But the peonies, one by one,
Burst open IN the sun.
And the peonies shall go
With their loveliness too soon
But the roses then shall blow
Their. beauty into June.
Asters and marigold
Shall come when the roses fade,
And thus do our lives unfold
And thus are our memories made.
The flowers of our springtime pass
And We think that they fade To-
soon;
We grieve and we sigh, alas,
Then come TO a fragrant June.
Then with the June in our hearts
Comes sorrows biting cold,
And the rose OF our Joy departs
And leaves us the marigold.
Birth and the passing on
This is the way of earth.
Yesterdays beauty gone.
And a new JOY come to birth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-28
ROAD TAXES AND TRUCKS.

The incessant demands OF tho truck
drivers for better roads and stronger
bridges are beginning to attract the
attention Of the taxpayers.
Highways that nro suitable for
passenger care three-ton trucks do not
meet the requirements of tho heavy
machines; road surfaces are destroyed
In n few weeks by the pondorous vc-
hicles. and extra taxes are levied upon
all the people for repairing the dam
age done by comparatively small
number engaged In the trucking busi-
ness.
As yet the trucking interests con-
tribute almost nothing toward road
count is taken of the excessive wear
and tear caused by the enormous
! loads carried by the big machines
Taxpayers thus have good reason for
scrutinizing the programs OF the truck
owners.
In Connecticut it ie proposed to
use the public funds for road from
! Bridgeport 10 the New York line &c
be employed exclusively by trucks. In
Massachusetts the Department oi
Public Works advises the spending oi
fifteen million dollars year for tho
next twenty years, a total of three
hundred million dollars, 10 tho END
that "the development of trucks may
I not be retarded" In other states tn,
truck drivers are not at all backward
In making their wants known. They
assume that the public is 80 good
natured that IL will pay the mlllioni
they ask without thought of tn,
heavy cost of the special privileges
demanded.
If specially constructed roads 70
the exclusive use OF trucks are desire,
why should the trucking concern
not buy the right OF way and pay tn
construction bills2 And IL roads suit
able for three-ton trucks and ordnar
vehicles are torn up by the cumber
some freight cariers, why should tn
owners OF these machines not be as
sessed for the excessive damage? TIL
fees now charged are inadequate tn
. amount by which they should be in
creased IS the question to be de
rmined.-providence journal.