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New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
|CUT TROLLEY FARES | IN HALF, SAYS FORD
Flivver King Declares This Would Double Revenue
 on Detroit Lines

Detroit, Dec. 4.-Further expansion of the municipal street railway should be the policy of Senator Designate Couzens, successor as mayor of De- troit, in the opinion of Henry Ford. One of the first things the new mayor should do, MT. Ford declared in dis cussing the appointment of MT. Cou- zens as U. s. senator, is to cut fares in half. This, the motor manufac- turer declared, would treble the street railways business.
 People would find they could ride cars so cheaply," he added, that many thousands who now drive to and from work would ride the street cars-the saving would be so con siderable that they could not afford to drive"
 Hedging aid to the municipally owned traction system, MT. Ford said a large amount of additional power was being installed in the River Rouge plant of his company which he would gladly furnish the city at a moderate figure.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
Three Students at Colby College
 Are Burned to Death Early Today
Football Player and Track Star One of Victims
 Part of Original School
 Is Destroyed.

Waterville, Me, Dec. 4.--Threc stu dents of Colby college were burned to death early today when fire de- stroyed one section Of North college, the original college building erected in 1920. The dead: Alton l.. An drews, Belfast, senior; Charles M. Treworgy, East Surrey, senior; War ren l.. Frye, Revere, Mass, freshman. Andrews had been prominent in the work of the Colby Christian associa- tion and was a member of the edi- torial board of the college annual last year. Treworgy was a football letter man this year and had been mem- Der of the track squad for three years.
 College classes were suspended for the day and arrangements were made for funeral services for the students in the college chapel this afternoon.
 Blaze Spreads Rapidly.
 The blaze started on one of the lower floors and spread so rapidly that the building was a mass of flames 15 minutes after the alarm was sounded. The northern half of the building was destroyed.
 The firemen, unable to trace the cause of the fire, definitely expressed opinion that 1t was due either to faulty electric wiring, or to defec- tive fue.
 Trcworgy was sleeping in the dormitory on the fifth floor. All Of the other students who were on that floor made their way to the ground by the fire escape. Some of them said that Treworgy tried to escape by way of the stairs.
 Frye and Andrews with Roy Shorey of North Vassalboro were asleep in rooms on the second floor. Shorey jumped from a second story window without injury.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
TIGER TO VISIT BOTH
 HARDING AND WILSON
Date to Be Fixed Later Gives Short Talk at
 Baltimore Today

Washington, Dec. 4.--Georges Clemenceau will be luncheon guest of President Harding at the White House on Thursday. He also is ex- pected to call upon former President Wilson but the time has not been fixed definitely.
 Robert w. Bliss. third assistant sec retary of state, will meet M. Clemen- ceau at the railway station on his ar rival today and will welcome him in- formallyain the name of the Ameri- can government.
 Baltimore, Dec. 4. (By Associated Press) Clemenceau, haile1 by Judge Henry Stockbridgc, vice. president of the Maryland historical society as the most memorable fig ure this century has produced" dc clared in a brief talk here today that he was going to take this message back to France:
 Don't fear. America is in the same place. The gratitude she has to us is on such solid foundation that it can not be moved forever"
 The tiger of France spoke in the historical society building after he had been driven for an hour through the streets that his fellow countryman Lafayette, traversed on his last visit to this city.
 Governor Ritchie, Mayor Broening, a citizens reception committee and several French surgeons were at the station this morning to greet Clemenceau.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
KILLS YOUNG PLAYMATE
New Jersey Youngster, 13, Fatally shoots Friend, Then Hides 2i Hours in Woods.

Hammonton, N. J., Dec 4.-Charles Serraro. IS, of Cobarbrook. today was released in custody of his parents following his capture by state troop CTS in the woods about l2 miles from his home, where he had been hiding since early yesterday, when he acei- dentally shot and killed Charles Nico- lai, IA, with whom he had been play ing "wild west"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
HUGHES WELCOMES
 PEACE CONFERENCE
Hopes Central American Powers,
 Now in Session, Will Succeed
SEEK COMMON WELFARE
American Secretary of State Declares That Interest of United States Is Found in Peace of This Hemis- pherc.

FOun0 m Teacc or This Hcm1S-
 pherc.
 the conference of Central American republics meeting here today will register high and effective resolve to put an end to strife which im- poverishes, and to bring to naught all attempts to foment mutual dis trust" was expressed by Secretary Hughes in formally opening the con- ference.
 Your presence here attests your appreciation of a community of in terest and your sincere purpose to promote common welfare by as- surances of mutual esteem and the establishment of the essential cond- tions of tranquility and security" said Secretary Hughes.
 Americas Policy.
 You will find here the most friendly atmosphere, the helpful spirit of cooperation and an intense desire to aid you in the furtherance of your own wishes for an abiding peace and a constantly increasing prosperity The government of the United States has no ambition to gratify at your expense, no policy which could run counter to your national aspirations and no purpose save to promote the interests of peace and to assist you In such manner as you may welcome, to solve your problems to your own proper advantage.
 "The interest of the United States Is found in the peace of this hemis- phere and in the conservation of your interests.
 "The same desire which now ami l mates you prompted the Central Am ,rican peace conference of the year 1907. The passing of the years, the important changes recently wrought he spectacle of the devastating Tre- ults of war have heightened your de- to consider the funda- mental requisites of stability and de- Your purpose, manifest d in your cordial acceptance of the invitation of the government of the
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New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
TAKE OVER HARBoR ISLAND

Boston. Dec. 4.-The navy depart ment has taken over Governors Is- land in Boston harbor, it was an nounced today. The island formerly a coat artillery post. will be desig- hated as a naval fuel depot, under Jurisdiction of the commandant of the Boston navy yard.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

Observers There In Large Numbers. Lausanne, Dec. 4. (By Associated Press)-The closing of the Dardan- elles to all warships except those of Turkey and giving Turkey the right | to- fortify the straits was advocated | by Foreign Minister Tchiticherin of Russia at todays meeting of the Lau- same conference, called to discuss the question of the straits.
 1smet Pasha, leading Turkish dele gate, asked for absolute Turkish control of the straits without demil- tarization.
 The delegates of Greece, Bulgaria and Rumania explaiRed the position of their respective governments.
 All the delegates seemed in excel lent humor as they gathered for the discussion.
 Venizelos Under Guard.
 Ex-Premier Venizelos, accompanied by four guards, was the center of at tention, bringing to the conference an echo of the tragic events in Greece The detectives are, constantly with him now wherever he goes owing to fear of an attempt to assassinate him.
 The American delegation was numerous one including Richard Washburn Child, Joseph c. Grew and Rear Admiral Bristol, with secretar- ics Belin and Amory.
 The preliminary exposition of the question by the representatives of the great powers was begun at this ses- sion which started at II o'clock be- hind closed doors but had not been when the meeting 5as ad- | journed at one o'clock without time | being fixed for the next session.
 Impassioned Plea.
 M. Tchitcherin's plea for Turkey was an impassioned one. The Rus sian spokesman insisted that Turkish sovereignty could only be guaranteed n the straits, while the warships Of other powers should be prohibited rom entering them. He contended llso that Turkey should have author ty to fortify the straits as means If safeguarding her independence and particularly for the protection of her ,apital, Constantinople.,
 Curzon's Reply.
 M. Tchitcherin's speech caused such in the ranks of the allies hat Lord Curzon rose and remarked ronically that the conference was in crested to observe that the Russians vho came to Lausanne representing I hree other countries were now acting s mouthpiece for fourth, namely turkey. In this he referred to Rus ia's representing Georgia and the Ukraine as well as Russia herself.
 Foreign Minister Duca of Rumania rgued for complete administration f the straits with freedom of pas age for merchantmen and warships. 'remier Stamboulisky of Bulgaria welt particularly upon the urgency [ freedom for commerce.
 Ex-Premier Venizelos of Greece, onfined his remarks to emphasizing le interest of Greece in proper ,lution of the problem of the straits. (
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
STORM BuFFETs SCHOONER

Yarmouth. N. S.. Dec. 4.--The schooner Buema, which figured in ac- counts of rum running episode off the New York and New Jersey coasts recently, put in here for shelter today after encountering heavy seas. The vessel bound from New York for St. Pierre, Mia, has aboard the liquor cargo that was seized and later re- leased by United States prohibition officials
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
STKT ADMITS THAT HE
 DOUBLE CROSSED CARP"

Paris, Dec. 4 (By Associated Press) )--Battling Siki, the Sene- galese conqucror of Georges Carpentier, declared today in the presence of Deputy Diagne and two witnesses that his fight with Carpenter for the light heavyweight worlds champion ship had been framed" but that during the fight he had determined to be the winner.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
WRECK IN HE'LL CATE

New York, Dec. 4.--The small steamer oNacy, owned by the Poca- hontas l Co.,, colided with a Standard oil company's barge in Hell gate today. Considerable damage was done to the Jonacy but no one was injured.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
IRISH BILL PASSES.

London, Dec. 4fatBy Associated Press )--The houscsof lords today passed the third and final reading of the Irish constitution bill Only royal sanction is now required to make 1t law.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
THE WEATHER
-O-

Hartford, Dec. 4.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Becoming unsettled tonight. Tuesday rain. rising tempcra- turc; winds becoming casterly and increasing.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
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Session of Congress.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Thc nomina- tion or Pierce Butler, St. Paul at. torney to be associate justice of the supreme court failed Of confirmation by the senate today in the close of
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04
RUSSIA BACKS TURK
 INDEMAND ID HAVE { STRAITS FORTIFIED
Also Urges That None But Turkish WarShips Be Permitted to
 Enter DardanelleS
FORTS NECESSARY TO
 GUARD CONSTANTINOpLE

Rumania Argues For Complete De- militarization of Waterways, While Bulgaria Sees Great Need For Frec- dom For Commcrcc-All Delegates In Good Humor 1nday-American
 Observers There In Large Numbers.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

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New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

For the navy. s2S9, 1880. 993 is asked. This amount, the president asserted, would provide for the present enlisted personnel of S6.Ao0 men; maintain all present shiEs in commission and make provision for continuing all new ship construction in privately owned yards, except for reduction in speed
New Britain herald., 1922-12-04

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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03
NEW YORK GOING
BACK TO SMALL
TOWN BOOM IDEA

New York.-New York. the second
largest city in the world-eome claim
it is the largest-is going back to the
favorite boom method of the small
town. 1t is going to appoint a
welcome Stranger committee hgur-
atively to extend to the visitors the
keys Of the city.
This action was decided upon after
the New York Hotel association set
forth that folks in other parts of the
country had got an entirely wrong
idea Of the city from what they had
read about it in the newspapers.
The job of the new committee is to
make it known that, despite the &C
counts of murders. suicides. holdups
and c ndals that, have been featured
in the news, New York is just as safe
Is any Gopher Prairie-vith better
water, milk. and police protection to
boot. ~
New York is particularly anxious
to get this idea across Immediately,
for it is in the summer that honey
mooners flock to the city from the
ends of the land.
And the hotel men feel that these
visiting couples. perched atop buses
touring the city, are somewhat
neglected. They nee someone to
shake them by the hand and show
them the. invisible ropes Of the town
leaving them to pick out Lady
Liberty, Grants tomb and the Wool.
worth tower for themselves. =
A meeting was called at which
s~hopkeepers, transportation lines aut
theatrical interests were all repre-
scented and it was decided that tn.
visitor must be personally shown tina:
the idea is all wrong hat everybod,
is about to rob him as soon as he set
foot on New York sidewalks. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03
MOVEMENTS OF
VILLA. STILL
BEING WATCHED
Officials Refuse to Take
Chances With One Time
Famous Bandit.

Mexico City.-Despite his repeated
assurances hat he is no longer a
bandit but a gentleman farmer of the
state OF Durango, tho movements Of
Francigco Villa are being closely
watched in official circles here. To
some observers it is difficult to be-
Neve that this former guerilla has
ranch life and is now finding in his
growing crops and lowing herds the
contentment that a mar OF his ire
mendous energy derived in
the past from daring deeds Of war
fare.
Is Villa the s,aunch friend of the
Oregon administration that his
friends claim for him? viii villa
stay out of politics and play no part
elections? In h event of a serious
threat agains, Obregon's power
would Villa rally his 1900 ranchers in
behalf OF the president or would he
lead his men in a new revolution:
These are the frequent questions of
the street here and the answers are
as varied as those who make reply.
A Big Achievement.
The paciication of Villa is pro-
claimed by the friends OF Provisional
President de Ia Hue-ta as the one big
achievement Of his short administra-
ton in 1920. To secure the peace
pact with the famous bandit it was
necessary for the. Mexican govern
ment to grant him al extensive tract
Of land on which his faithful follow
ers, numbering some 1000. might
work and prosper. There was ais a
transfer of considerable cash which
Villa said he needed to develop his
new ranches. 1t is also understood
that one Of the stipuiations OF the
agreement was that Villa was to stay
out of politics.
Villa settled in the state Of Durango
and the few persons who nave visited
his hacienda report that he is an en-
thusiastic farmer. OF late. however.
stories have been creeping out of the
north to the effect hat furrowed
fielcs and blooded dairy stock are
commencing to pail and that to re-
lieye the monotony, the captor OF
Columbus is mixing just a trife in
the state politics of Durango. Some
reports are hat he has been asked to
run for governor and has consented,
but persons close to the man deny
the. rumors No matter what the
facts, the uncertainty of Villas &C
ton is causing considerable comment
in the capital which within h past
two months has been put on h qui
viye several times by autnentlc
statements that the Durango rancher
was. on his way to Mexico City tc
consult with his president. Ne has
never arrived and there is small pos
sibility that he will mn
Ali Of which has merely served to
revive the months old questioning
Will Villa stand fast no matter what
turmoil might arise in Mexico City:
II one is to believe stories OF Villas
heavy investments in oil drilling out.
fits and his rumored plans to rebuild
a stockyard and packing house a
Ciudad Juarez, which his men de
stroyed several years ago; there ii
reason to think hat the Canutillt
farmer is just that and nothing more
On the other hand, visitors at. thu
ranch say that the Canutille arsena
< is well supplied with arms and am
munition. But. as they say, Vills
must arm himself to protect hi
ranch from bandits
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03
NORWAY

DIR. S. c. Hammer. representing the
Ho1berg club of Bergen, has formally
delivered to the Oxford university a
portal, Of Ludwig Holberg. the great
Scandinavian playwright of the eight
eenth century. The picture will be
permanently exhibited in rMagalen
cohege where Holberg spent a couple
of years. Sir Herbert Warren. presi-
dent of Masdalen, accepted the Nor
wegian gift.
Officially Denied.
An official statement has been is
sued by the Norwegian government
to the effect that press reports circu-
lated in American newspapers about
a merger between the Blehr cabinet
and the communistic faction in Nor
way has no foundation in facts. The
Norwegian minister in Washington
has been instructed to give publicity
to this statement because it is claim
ed in Christiania that reports of this
nature ultimately will prove damag-
ing to the reputation and the prestige
Of Norway abroad
My 60 Back and Stay.
When the last Norwegian census
was compiled. it included figures
showing how many former Sorwegi-
an-Americans have returned to their
native country and settled there.
The published tables give informa-
ton that on December l. 1920, a to-
tai of 55,le9 men and 1851 women
who formerly had lived in the United
States. had come back to the old
country and made their homes there.
Ten years earlier the total figures
were 1890.
Royal Visit.
Queen Wilhelmina and the; prince
regent of the Netherlands have just
returned to The Hague from a trip
to Norway; they arrived at Bergen
aboard the "Batayier "" and later
made stops at voss. Stalheim and
Gudvangen. The royal party went as
far north al North Cape.
Tracks Of the Bear.
A Skien report says that a rather
ferocious bear has been doing a lot
Of damage in the Sissedal district OF
Telemarken, and that a number OF
sheep have been killed by the beast.
At No a bear-probaby the same
wa very active early in June, and
at that time some tracks had been
found which caused hunters to be-
lieve that they would 500 be able
to rout the foe.
The soerlaod r. r. Progressing.
Work on the Soerland railroad, be-
tween Noragutu and Gvarv is prog
ressing very rapidly, according to re-
cent reports. Two weeks ago the
tunnel between Akerhaugen and
Gvarv was completed. and work or
the large bridge leading across the
Sund river was expected to be finished
about July 1. Those in charge of the
construction are planning to have the
road opened for general traffic tt
Gvarv early in the fall.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03
IN~TER.MARRYINC
RECORD HELD BY
SOUTHERN FAMILY

st. Louis, Mo-, July FOLLOWING
the marriage here of Robert Pyatt,
26, and Mrs. Edna Pyatt, his brother,
Edwards wife. it was learned today
that four of the Pyatt boys had mar
ried three sisters. The three sisters
maiden names were Harris and they
arc second cousins to the Pyatt boys
All reside in C~herryville, Mo. Mrs
Robert Pyatt said she could not ex.
plain the inter-marrying OF the fami.
lies except it was a sort of a habit
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03
READ BIBLE TO TROOPS.

Peking.-General Feng Yu-hsiang
is known throughout China as a
Christian commander who reads to
his troops from the bible. He led
WI Pei-fu's soldiers in the battle
outside the gates of Picking. To him
is credited the first victories which
resulted in the rout OF CfA Tso-
Inns forces and their retreat from
the vicinity Of the sChinese capital to
q point north of Tientsin.
When the wounded from General
Feng's division were treated it vas
found that each wore on his left
arm a. strip of parchment upon which
was written:
"All officers should die loyalty
faithfully and bravely for God and
country.
"The enemy must be killed; if the
rife is broken, use the butt: If the
butt is broken, use the fist; il the fist
is disabled, use the teeth.
III ono loses his life in rescuine
q wounded companion, hat is true
bravery"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03
SWEDEN

F. c.. BrAun-Monssn, owner Of a
hotel in Nice. has been decorated
with the Swedish pour ,e merite-
. medal in gold in recognition of his
presence of mind a few weeks ago
he drove a car with the Swedish
king as a passenger. and aver.ed a
serious accident to the person of His
Majesty. h accident took place
ner Nice.
At a cabinet meeting in Stockholm
the decision was reached to place
an embargo on the Importation of
conee for the time being. Indications
are that a proposition will be intro
duced in h Riksdag in an effort 10
increase the duty on coffee when i'm
p~ortation will be permitted again.
and it is said to be the plan of the
government to raise the duty from
! s to 25 oere per pound-which. in the
end. means that the retail price to the
consumer VIII be accordingly higher.
To Study War Sources
! The international commission OF
neutral historians organized for the
purpose of studying the origin and
the various sources OF the world war.
has held a meeting in Uppsaia. pFesd-
Stockholm. The commission il COM
posed of var from Sweden. Den
! mark. Norway. The Netherlands and
Z. Switzerland.
Emigration from Oeaand.
/ The emigration from the little
island Of Oeland has recently as
i sumed dimensions that are considered
| disquieting. 1t seems that the great
est percentage of those who leave
are among the strongest and healthi-
est members of the community; in one
of the northern parishes reports show
| that more than a hundred persons
have emigrated within b last few
[; months. chiefly to the United States
and South American republics. .
Mayor Is Exceed.
Axel Sterne. mayor OF Mjoelby. is
nid to be the first municipal execu-
tive officer rel elected to his offics
in Sweden where the king usually
appoints mayors. Herr Sterne Is
known for b great and active inter-
est he takes in social and economic
issues. and he was at one time 4
socialistic member of the Riksdag
Prior to his entering political work,
Mayor Sterne was a school teacher
and a newspaper a
Age Is No Deterrent
Gustaf Sandstrom. known all ovel
Cortland as a natural scientist, hak
recently acquired state permit and
certificate as a motorcycle rider. He
is - years old and only a few month.
ago started to learn the use of a
motorcycle. Mr.. Sandstrom has come
to the conclusion that he can better
visit all the regions Of Cortland by
motor than by foot, so in spite Of
his age. he made up his mind thai
he vas to become a thoroughly mod.
ern" scientist
! Expects Inheritance.
Lars Manson of Oppeby has beer
notified through the foreign Office
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03
: TEAR GAS.

Cleveland, Chic cleveland police
hare teeu equipped with e sas
bombs 10 .aNe care q sunnien ane
criminals N cases O. necessity,
r. The little "pac:Heas proved their
effectiveness 8 short tine ago when
one routed a gang Of 0sno criminals
from. a house Previous to the use
of the hornh, police " detectives
had been held ~ bay for hours.
u would rather waste q few bombs
than ieopa,d!.. the lives Of my men"
said Police Chief Jacob Graul. The
bombs have ben made a permanent
parr of the police equipment"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-07-03

that an estate valued At about $S0,oNNs
has been left him by his late broth
or. Oscar Manson OF Fresno, Cal,
IL seems that Lars had heard nothing
about Oscar for nearly twenty years
all coTrespnndence between them
having ceased D mo particular cca>
son.. but Lars now is glad to hear
that Oscar had not quite forEotte1