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New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
SCIENCE TO AID IN
 FINDING FIRE BUG
Trinity Faculty Believes Psychiatric Examination Will Detect Guilty
 student

Hartford, Feb. 23,-Trinity college is planning to depend on science to solve the mystery of its five incen- diary fires within the Inst two weeks Although the Hartford detective bu- reau and the state police, under the direction of Supt Robert T. Hurley are at work on the case, the investi- gation Is not going to stop with the ordinary methods of investigations
 If questions asked of individuals under suspicion do not lead to the guilty person, aliehists will go to work. By psychiatric examination they believe the guilty individual will be found. Ineid, nts connected with the many fires at the college have convinced members of the faculty they are all of incendiary origin and all the work of one with some men tai twist.
 Dr. Paul Waterman one of the best known psychiatrists Of the country last night explained the var. ious classes in which the o-called fall. He said that medi- cal examination would determine the presence of the trait where an or dinary examination would fall.
 There have been no fires since Monday, when there were two. un- dergraduates are patroling all the col lcge dormitories in regular shifts to prevent future fires and to appre- hend the fire bug.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Winchester Company
 Sees Better Business

New Haven, Feb. 23.-Stockholders of the Winchester Co.,, which holds the stock Of the Winchester Repeat ing Arms Co.,, were in annual meet ing today. President J. F. Otterson made a lengthy report on operations of the year. and pointed out dis tinct improvement in export business saying that last month was the best since last April. He also said that the company looked forward to steady improvement in business conditions.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Mrs. Thomas Hanlcy

The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Han ley was held at o'clock this morn ing at st. Mary's church. Rev. Ray mond r. Clabby was the celebrant Of q solemn requiem high mass Rev William A. Krause, was the deacon; Rev. John T. Winters. was the sub deason. and Rev. William A, Downey, of Hartford. was the master Of ccre- monies. The pallbearers were. John Shoehan, r. ". Smith, John Mclner- ney, Lawrence Meehan, James Calln- han and George Drout The commit tai service was conducted by Rev. John T. Winters, and the intcrmcnt was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
PREACHER ELOPES
 WITH l9 YR. OLD GIRL
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has friends in this city who are both surprised and shocked to hear of his elopement.
 While attending college in Middle town the young man was deeply re- ligious, it is said, and as lay preach CT took charge of the services at the East Berlin Methodist church. After his graduation he continued to fol- low the avocation of a clergyman.
 It was after his wife left him to return to her parents in New York, it is said, that Elsworth's health broke down and the Turner's, being prominent members of the Methodist church in East Berlin, immediately took him into their home.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
ASSAIL BONUS FOES
Foreign Wars Officials Criticise Hos
 pital Protest

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States have opened up an attack on the delegation of wounded, sick and helpless veterans of French battlefields that called on President Harding to protest against the bonus raid.
 The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, which is said by an official to have a membership of 125. .00o, is demanding that congress pass the bonus raid bill.
 Edward $. Bettelheim, chairman of the national legislative committee of the veterans said:
 The twelve men that called on President Harding were not represen- tative of the men in Walter Reed hospital. Several men of our post and also of the American Legion, stay at Walter Reed and they report that no meeting of any kind was held be- fore these men left. In the opinion of our men, the men that called on President Harding were bought off.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
RAIN AND CLOUDY
Not Much Change in Temperature
 May Be Colder Tomorrow.

New Haven, Feb. 23.--For Conn., ecticut: Probably rain tonight and Friday morning followed by cloudy Friday; warmer tonight colder Fri day; increasing southerly winds.
 Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast.
 Conditions: A well defined area of low pressure central over North Da- kota which is producing pleasant weather between the Rocky noun tains and the Mississippi river. The temperature is above normal from the coast westward to Illinois but falls sixty degrees from Illinois to North Dakota where it is below zero. Zero temperatures extend as far south as Kansas.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and rainy weather with mild followed by clearing and colder Friday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
". R. C. CELEBRATES
Appropriate Washingtons Birthday Program Carried Out at c. A. R. Hall Yesterday.

At the regular meeting of the Woman's Relief corps, held yesterday afternoon, a patriotic program cele- brating Washington's birthday was carried out. It was arranged by Mrs Elizabeth Atkinson, patriotic instruc- tor. Mrs. kittie Swanson rendered piano solos. Mrs. Cora Starr, presi- dent, recited poem written during the Revolutionary days, entitled 'Netty Nc cErving." Mrs. Cora H. Eddy gave a reading on, ''Washington's Lost Diary Discovered" The Lincoln legion pledges were read by Mrs. Minetta Norton
 Mrs. Atkinson gave some interest ing sketches of Washingtons cabinet and of the organizing of the first con gress. A social time followed with luncheon served. The next meeting will be held on March &, when the topic will be "The Naval Heroes of the War of 1872"
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
City Items

shannon 4--popular prlces--FoX's, --adyt,
 The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary. A, O, H.. will be held to- morrow night in Judd's hall at 8 o'clock A meeting of the anniver- sary committee will be held at 7:30 o'clock, Those wishing tickets for the anniversary banquet must obtain them at this meeting as none will be available later.
 There will be meeting Of St, Mary's Ladies' T, A. B. society this evening at o'clock in St. Mary's school hall, After the meeting so- cial will bo held.
 Miss Estelle Dickinson of the City | Mission Is resting comfortably at the New Britain hospital after an opera ton for appendicitis,
 Mir. A, J, Bottomlcy. sr., of 54 | Prospect street. underwent a serious hospital this morning.
 Nelson E. Morgan Of Maple street, i Plainvillc, has resigned his position lat the P. & r. Corbin office and will leave on March 6, for Old Point Com fort, Va, where he will re-cnlist in the Coast Artillery Corps, U. g. army.
 Rev A. c. Steege. pastor of the St. Matthew's German Lutheran church, is confined to his home with q severe cold. The communion serv- ice this Sunday will be omitted.
 Michael T. Murphy, Harry J. Phal- on and Conrad Hultbcrg, of the local | ut ton of r. $. postal clerks held at Danbury yesterday. Mr. Murphy was elected treasurer of the state associa- tion.
 The Parents and Teachers associa- tion of the Rockville school district will hold a meeting tomorrow eve ming at s o'clock. A musical and liter ary program will be rendered by the pupils q the school. Miss Shaver will give talk on dental work.
 Charles Wellington Furlong will speak on The Passing of the Old West" at the New Britain club this evening.
 Comstock Encampment will hold it's bi-monthy meeting tomorrow night. There will be a rehear rsal of the patriarchal degree. It Is planned to hold a district meeting on April z. A. G. Hammond Camp, U. S. w. V. will hold Washington's birthday celebration this evening at the state armory. Colonel w. w. Bullen will speak.
 The l.. D. Penfeld Camp, Sons of Veterans Auxiliary and members of other patriotic orders will hold joint Lincoln's and Washir gton's birthday celebration at the G. A. R. hall to- morrow evening at o'clock.
 Lexington lodge, I. o. O.. F. will hold meeting tonight at the Junior o. U. A. M. hall.
 The condition of Miss Ellen Cran- ley of Vine street. who underwent an operation at the New Britain General hospital last Sunday, was reported to- day by the attending physician as improving.
 A daughter was born today at the New Britain General hospital to Mir and Mrs Frank J. Shearer of 94 Maple street.
 The second annual banquet of the New Britain chapter, American h. stitute of Banking, will be held at the Shuttle Meadow club this evening. The reception will be held at z o'clock and dinner will be served at S:30 o'clock.
 c. F. Smith is recuperating in Pine hurst, North Carolina.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
SIX CENT TROLLEY
 FARES ARE ASKED
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Mayor Again

Mayor Curtis spoke again and said that the trolley company should do like others and reduce their operat- ing expenses and not increase their revenue from the people. He also spoke against the new tokens to be given out soon for fares.
 A. P. Marsh From C. of C.
 People do not want to lend their money to the Connecticut company by purchasing their fares in advance. This statement was made by A. P. Marsh at the hearing this morning when he spoke in behalf of the peti- ton and against the new system of tokens to be placed on sale next week.
 MT. Marsh told of how the people wanted the trolleys and said that he thought the Connecticut company had no right to take the cars off of the Arch street line.
 Kirkham On Stand.
 Corporation Counsel kirkham when the test as to the fare was no longer reasonable as a matter of law but the test as to the adequacy of fare is gov erned by the public convenience and necessity.
 He said that the legislature gave the Public Utility commission the right to remove competition from the trolley company and that inasmuch, as the utility has been given the mon- opoly it must take care of the public. He urged that the company give service.
 President Speaks Again.
 President Storrs again spoke and said that during the period of rapidly advancing cost for operating the lines the fares had been kept as low as possible. He said that the company was forced to the highest rate.
 MT. Storrs also said that the operat- ing expenses had been reduced 10 per cent and that the company vol untarily had reduced the fare sixteen per cent by issuing these tokens which will be accepted March l.
 Reference was made to the Bridge port and Norwalk fares but it was stated that the success in Norwalk could not be compared to a city like that of New Britain.
 Commissioner Elwell and Higgins also heard the arguments.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Several Hundred Attend
 Democrat Club Session

Several hundred were in attendance
 last night at the weekly meeting of the Hardware City Democratie club. Among the speakers were Chairman Edward A. Mccarthy, pr. A. l.. Avit- able, Councilman M. T. Kerwin and Constable James w. Manning. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening. The club plans a smoker, social and will furnish a program.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
P.S,' WOULD ASK
 NO PAY AS MAYOR
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quoted as saying that he would run if Il representative committee Of democrats approached him and asked him 10 be candidate
 Explaining hia interest In politics during the last few years, Mir, Me- Mahon quotes statement of Nicholas Murray Butler, warm personal fricnd;'
 "Tho man who does not take an interest in the political movements of his city, town or village in the next five years, Is equally as great a stacker as the young man who lodged the draft"
 Leader For Low Taxes.
 McMahon first came into political prominence in connection with the Taxpayers Protective association two years ago, Together with a few other heavy taxpayers, he drafted a budget which was submitted to the city meet ing in opposition to the estimates compiled by the board of finance and taxation. Several accounts were close ly pared in the McMahon budget so that the tax rate might be reduced. The lower tax budget was adopted.
 Last year the association was not as successful, the estimates of the board of finance and taxation being accepted in preference to the low tax budget.
 Member of City Board.
 MT. McMahon has kept in close touch with municipal affairs during the year. When the City meeting board supplanted the city meeting, he was elected as one of the ward rep resentatives. He is a regular atten- dant at meetings and a leader in practically every movement calculated to increase economical measures in municipal business
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
B.P. ". (. LECTURE TONIGHT
Columbian Extension Class of WSm- ans Organization Will Meet at Cen tral Grammar School.

The Columbia extension class in modern European history of the Bus mess and Professional Women's club, will meet this evening at 7:15 o'clock at the Junior High school hall. The next three lectures will deal with the French revolution. Those who wish to join the class as listeners may do so and arrangements may be made for this at the lecture.
 The next lectures on current events will be held on March IA and 2S at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Colonel C. w. Burpee of Hartford will speak The members of the local club have been invited to attend the annual banquet of the Business and Professional Womens club of Hart ford next Tuesday. Mrs. Lake For rest, national president, will speak as will also Mrs. Elizabeth Sears, editor of The Independent Woman, at New York.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Sunday school of St. Johns German Lutheran church, has elected new officers as follows: Senior de- partment, president Charles Hepp; vice-president. Christ Henninger sec retary. Richard Noge; primary de- partment, president, Charles Hepp; vice president, Miss Clara Doerr; sec retary, Miss Emma Ramm; auditors, Otto Truderung and Christ Hepp; comptroller, Emil Nogel.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Must Wait Whole Century
 for Another 2-22-22 Day

ed home yesterday they lost the op- portunty of 100 years. Being Feb ruary 22, 1922, business Shorthand" made it 70 -22-22."
 The last time it was possible to write at least five of the same figures for the date was on November H. 1911. when lovers of the cabalistic found it was "11-11-11." The next time d five number combination will appear will be in the twenty first century. on January II, 2011. when the figures will be "1-11-11." Ten months later the six number combin- ation will reappear.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
BRONCHITIS CAUSED DEATH

Bridgeport, Feb. 23.-1n his finding on the death of Marie J. Casey. fol- lowing vaccination. Coroner Phelan today finds that death was caused by bronchial pneumonia. Both the autop- BY by the Medical Examiner Garlick, and the pathological reports of Dr. H. F. De Luca are made part of the finding.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
Plymouth Girl Who Was Killed In Automobile Accident Met Death By

Waterbury, Feb 23.-Coroner Mon- 7ani finds that Mabel Zweeres, 19, of Plymouth, met her death accidental ly and not through anyone's careless ness or negligence when an automo- bile in which she was riding plunged down an embankment in Southbury on January 9 There were four per sons in the car at the time Miss Zweeres was killed. The party left Newtown at o'clock in the morning for Bristol The front wheels of the automobile skidded on patch of ice and the car went down an embank- ment
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Miss Catherine Smith

The funeral of Miss Catherine smith was held at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church. Rev. William A. krause, was the celebrant of solemn requiem high mass. Rev. Raymond F. Clabby, was the deacon; Rev. William A. Downey, was the sub deacon, and Rev. John T. Win ters was the master of ceremonies. The pallbearers were, Edward J. Hennessey, Patrick w. kenney. Wil- liam McEnroe, William Sloan, How ard La liar and Paul La liar. The committal service was conducted by Rev. Raymond F. Clabby. The inter- ment was in St. Marys new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
12 New Cases of "Flu"
 Are Reported Today

Twelve cases of influenza were re- ported this morning at the office of the health board, representing new patients visited by physicians yester- day. The cases reported today rep resent the entire number of flu" pa tients reported this week.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Ruskay Suspension
 Affects Large Trade

Bridgeport, Feb, 23.-About 500 customers of the local branch of $. by the firms suspension, 1t was learned today. The Bridgeport office has been maintained for a little more than a year.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
FIucnclai News

I'so ? n.-Eager bidding for sAfscO sar-1ed the general market eohsaAntally higher n spectacular ,1ss in Canadian Pacific, of 6 l-4 esints and gains in other shares of an ,svsstment grade providing stimulat- i0 leadership, U. s, Steel touched s4 l-2 and advances of one to two ~seo established in n long list of othe NDues. including Union Pacific. Now York Central. Northern Pacitic. Read 'as. Chicago and Northwestern and
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Carlo Sappio,

Carlo Sappio, aged 5s years, died last night at his home, 249 Washing ton street He is survived by his wife and one daughter Iolanda, 1U~years of age. The funeral will be held to- morrow morning at S:3O from hls home and o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's New cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
CAMPAIGN NEXT WEEK.

The Qugley campaign will not be started until the latter part of next week, it is believed. This will allow the candidate one full month before the primaries to advance his cause. No dates have been set as yet for the political rallies.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Assessors Advisory Board
 To Hold Session Friday

An executive session of the advisory board to the assessors will be held Friday evening at the office of Mayor O. F. Curtis. There will be no hear ings this week. Plans will be made for a schedule of meetings to be opened shortly.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Mikalauskas' Petition
 Signed by 25 Voters

John Mikalauskas, candidate for councilman in the fourth ward, has secured the 25 signatures necessary to have his name entered in the pri- maries The candidate plans to open his campaign March IS, when he will appear before meeting of the Civic club at the Lithuanian hall on Park street
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
CLUB ROOMS LEASED.

M. Irving Jester has leased the top floor of building at 1S7 Arch street, known as Bardeck's block, to the Swedish club, Inc. The lease is for one year term with the privilege of a four year renewal. The annual rental is $500.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown.

The funeral Of Mrs, Elizabeth Brown was held this afternoon at o'clock from the home of her daugh- ter Mrs. W. w, Whaples of 3sO Park street. Rev. William Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated and burial was In Fairview cemetery.
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New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Charles A, Blair,

The funeral of Charles A, Blair was held this afternoon at the Erwin Mor- tuary chapel. Rev, William Martin of the Newington Congregational church offieiated and burial was in fairyiew cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
EXCHANGES RISES.

New York. Feb. 23.-Cable ex- change on London today rose to $4.42. the top quotation since 1919, and French, Italian and Belgian ex- changes also were at new high levels for a long period.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
ENGINEER BANKRUPT.

New Haven, Feb. 23.-Raymon k. Penniae, of Hartford, an engineer, in a b.nkrr ptcy petition today gave his :iabilitics as si7,i5S and his assets as s1J,916
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
MEETING AT R:3n

Richard l.. Watrous, who competed in the Olympic games, will talk to the John l.. Davis Bible class this evening" Supper begins at 6:30.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
MRS. STUDLEY DIES

New Haven, Feb. 23.--Mrs. Emma Bissell Studley, wife of former Mayor John P. Studley. died today after long illness. Of three daughters, one is Mrs. Charles Phelps of Meriden.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Simon Andculec.

Simon. the 1 year and 20 days old son of Frank Andeulec, died this morning at his home, 80 Gold street. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be Tn Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
Carlo Syio

Carlo Savio, aged 5S years of 249 Washington street. died at his home last night He was employed at the Russell and Erwin Manufacturing company. Surviving him are wife and son.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23

Fresh eggs, Asc dog. Russell Eros. --sdvs
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23

Fresh eggs, 45c dog. Russell Bros -adyt
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23

Fresh eggs, 45c doz. Russell Bros. --AdyL
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
(Putnam & Co.,

NEW YORK CLEARING HOUSE REPORT Exchange . 77s7o0, 900
 Balance ............ 7ooo0, 900
New Britain herald., 1922-02-23
TWO BIG PAPERS

An up to the minute Pictorial Sec ton and the New York American. On sale verywhere.-advt.
Evening star., 1922-11-13
FREIGHT TEST Renewed.

CINCINNATI. November 1S.-Inter-
state Commerce Commissioner Joseph
B. Eastman has ordered another test
Of the actual amount Of interterrt-
torial freight handled from points in
the Central Freight Association terri
tory to points in southern territory on
November 20, % and "a to check against
a test submitted today at the hearing
on the southeastern rate case by Will
liam B. McKinstry. controller Of the
Central Of Georgia railroad and repre-
senting the Ocean Steamship Company
and subsidiary lines.
The test Of Mr.. McKirstry was taken
on July 21. % and % and was pointed
out to be unrepresentative Of the
amount Of freight generally handled on
those days in former years because OF
the general unrest on account of the
nation wide railroad strike which prac-
tically paralyzed freight shipments. 1t
did not include the 10 per cent reduc-
ton ordered in freight rates by the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Evening star., 1922-11-13
CLEMENCEAU SETS PACE
FOR BED AT 5, Up AT 5
Passengers Aboard Ship Must Rise
Early to Get Glimpse Of
Statesman.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ABOARD THE STEAMSHIP PARIS.
en- route to New York, November 10
Almost every passenger aboard the
steamship Paris is honoring the maxim.
early to bed and early to RISE" in
order to watch Georges Clemenceau
take his early morning walk on the
decks. The former premier gets out Of
bed at S o'clock. PAGES up and down
the ship a while and then goes back to
his cabin. One Is lucky to catch a
glimpse Of him after that
At dawn today he was up on the
bridge watching the sun rise. He inti-
mated that he would not attend the
ships concert Thursday evening. pre-
ferring not to break his custom of re-
firing at and rising at 5. When this
information was whispered about the
ship there was much disappointment,
as every one had been confidently ex-
pecting that he would talk 20 the
passengers at the Thursday evening
rendezvous.
The sea was kicking up rather heavy
swells today, but the thrill of getting q
glimpse Of the "old man OF France"
kept many on deck who otherwise
would have remained in their berths.
seasick and i'll at ease.