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New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
HELD AS PRISONERS?
Two Bclgians Claim They Have Been Kept in Captivity since Early In 1917.

Brussels. Dec. q. Tho govern ment has requested the Belgian em- bassy in Berlin to make a thorough investigation of the story told by two Belgian soldiers who arrived in Brus- sels yesterday saying they had been interned in Germany since they were taken prisoner in 1917. One of them declared he has been working on a farm under close guard and said he know of Is more Belgian soldiers captured during tho war who still were held prisoner in Germany.
 Should the story prove true the government intends to protest cner- getically to the reich. In tho event the tale turns out 10 be a fabrication. as has been the case with numerous returning prisoners of war" the now arrivals have been warned that they will become real prisoners immediate ly in Belgian jails for outrage to the magistraturc."
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
MAPLE HILL NEWS

Miss Zuctte Tucker of Akron, O. and Newton Tucker, student at Northeastern college are spending the Christmas recess with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. r. N, Tucker Of Rob bins avenue, Miss Emma Bell of Newburyport, Mass, is guest Of Miss Tucker.
 A pageant entitled the Christmas Star" was given last evening by the Newington Congregational Sunday school assisted by the choir. Follow ing the exercises Santa Claus dis tributed gifts and candy to the mem- bers of the school.
 Miss Julia NJ. Belden, 7i years old, n life long resident of Newington, died at her home last evening. She was member of the Newington Congregational church. She leaves a brother, Joshua NJ. Belden and two nephews, Clarence W. and J. Herbert Belden.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter caufield of Newington Center have returned from Newark. New Jersey where they spent the holidays with their daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mir. and Mrs. William Buell..
 Harold skinner of Thompson street is in Brookine. Mass, visiting friends.
 Mir. and Mrs Percy Webb Of West Haven were guests of Mir. and Mrs. !. C. Moody of Golf street over last week end.
 Dr. and Mrs. A. s. Grant Of Golf street entertained fl members of the Grant family at their home Christmas eve.
 Raymond Goodale, senior at Har- ward Medical school spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. s. Goodale Of Newnigton Center.
 Albert Nordstrom has returned 10 Bangor, Maine, after spending tho holidays at his home on Robbins ave- nue. Mir. and Mrs. Anton Van Neer of Hartford were guests Of Mrs. x. Nordstrom at Christmas.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nelson Mann and Miss Mildred Mann spent Christmas with relatives in Wollaston.
 Mrs. Fieber and family Of Fred erick street spent Christmas with relatives in Middlctown.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
STARTING AT ONCE
Dawes and Young Will sail saturday to Take Up Preparations Work fin Paris.


Washington, Dec. 27.-Charles q. Dawes and Owen n. Young, chosen by the reparation commission to serve as American experts on the commit tee to stabilize German currency and balance the German budget, an- nouneo after conference today with President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes that they would sail from New York Saturday to take up the work of tho committee in Paris.
 Tho two American appointees spent an hour with Secretary Hughes be- fore they called on NIT. Coolidge. They were accompanied by Stuart Crockcr. associated with Mr. Young, who is chairman of tho board Of the General Electric company, and Rufus C. Dawes. brother of the former budget director ant now associated with him in the Dawes Brothers Banking and Securities firm. Mir. Crockcr will act as secretary Of the American dclcga- ton and Rufus C. Dawes has been chosen as chief Of n staff of expert as- sistants 10 be taken 10 Paris. How large a staff will be appointed has not been determined.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
FIREMEN,s BALL COMMITTEES

Plans have practically been cons plcted for the 16th annual concert and ball to be given under the au- spices of the Firemen's Pension and Relief association at the armory on Arch street next Monday night. The function will begin at s o'clock with concert by the Bacehanalian orches- tra to be followed by dancing until early morning, New Years day. The reception committee for the affair is as follows: Mayor Angelo M. Paones- sa, Chief William J. Noble, Chairman John F. +. keevers, of the fire com- mission Commissioner George Cans. Commissioner William Blair, Com missioner John J. Rogers. Lieutenant William J. Hartnett, president of the firemen's pension and relief associa- ton; Edward c. Burke, department mechanic: First Deputy Chief Eugene F. Barnes, Second Deputy Chief Mi- chael T. Souney Captain William Watts, Captain George Hoffman, Cap tain William J. Porter. Captain Mi- chanl Butler. Captain James Grove. Captain Fred Smith, Captain Edward Woods and Captain Victor Davis.
 The general committee is as fol- lows: Howard Jones. chairman; Deputy Chief Eugene F. Barnes, sec retary: Chief William J. Noble, treas- urer; simon Wolfer, Felix ZareAEt Fred Linn, Arthur Gaudette, John Blair, Leo Forsythe, Michael Camp bell, John ]. Heery, William J. Farr, Lester Barnes, Frank Lougherty, Pe- ter Nuss. Joseph Cook, William Frey, and George Scarlett.
 Lieutenant Fred B. Linn will be floor director and his aides are as follows: George Scheyd, Lieutenant Frank Gilligan, George Mycroft, AL bert May, stephen McHale, John Bro- phy, Edward J. Conlin and William Finneran.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
"TEX" MUST WATT

Trenton, N. J., Dec. D. Taking cognizance Of reports that q syndi- cate headed by Tex Rickard plans to construct and operate two thorough bred racing plants in New Jersey, with pari mutuel betting. Attorney Gen. McCrann pointed out today that amendment to the state constitution would be necessary to legalize such q wagering system. This he said. would involve consideration Of an amend mont by two successive legislatures after which if proved it would have to be submitted to the people at a referendum.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

practice in vogue in the Interstate Commerce Commission, where exam iners go all over the country to hear cases. The board would be made large enough for periodic missions to be held at stated locations where the taxpayers desiring to complain against assessments could be heard.
 Much dissatisfaction has been caused by the inability of taxpayers to go with their cases direct to the courts before making payments, which in the case of many corporations hay ing little margin to run on, have brought on bankruptcy. %
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
NO ACTION ON SALE OF LAKE
Hartford Water Board Refers Offcr Of Stanley Works to Sub-Committee --Decision Expected January :.

Chairman John l.. Purcell of the Hartford board Of water cOmmls- sioner3 said this morning that the of fer of the Stanley Works to purchase No. reservoir ill Pennington, has been referred to ub-committee con sisting of Water Commissioner w. R. C. Corson and James F.. Berry.
 Commissioners Corson and Beery will consult with officials of the fac tory and may submit report with recomm al q meeting of the Hartford water board January {.
 If the deal is consummated between the local manufacturing concern and the city of Hartford, it is believed that it will be in the form of a lease for the use of the reservoir over a period of years, rather than for d sale, there being much opposition in the Capital City to the original offer of the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
CITY ITEMS.

No. No, Nora" piano record, by Phil Ohman, Brunswick record. John A. Andrews & Co.-adyt.
 I. A. Adams, for the past five years employed by the Besse-Leland Co, has resigned his position with that concern.
 Love Song From ATitzi," fox trot record. c. l.. Pierce X Co.--advt.
 Miss Edith Natzke was awarded the boudoir cap at the recent sale held by Stanley Women's Relief corps.
 Meet me at the Fireman's Ball, New Years Eve. Bacchanalian or chestra.-adst.
 A report was made to Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth by Primo Guerieri of B Holmes avenue of the theft of his car last night from in front of the Stanley Works gate on Myrtle street.
 Home cooked luncheon at Crow ell's.-advt.
 A 14 year old boy was arrested yes terday charged with theft of s22 from the home of Frank Neubauer of BIO Elm street. Policemen Thomas !. 'fHfy dIilNh V AhdId the boy and recovered SIS of the stolen money. The boy was turned over to Probation Officer Edward c. Connolly.
 A bicycle owned by Edward Sowka of 9s Dwight street, was stolen from In front of SIS Main street yesterday afternoon. The matter was reported to the police.
 The annual meeting Of the New Britain club for the election Of off cers will be held this evening al s o'clock in the club rooms. Luncheon will be served after the meeting.
 The Sons of Veterans auxiliary will hold a social tomorrow afternoon from 2:15 to o'clock. The regular meeting of the society will be held at o'clock in the evening.
 Members of St. Mary's senior choir will meet this evening at the Christ mas tree in Central Park at 7:i5 o'clock to take part in the Christmas tree exercises.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
IS ASKING 45 MILLION
 FOR HOME WATERWAY
House Committee Will Fight for Full Amount on River and Har-
 Dor Work.

Washington, Dec 7.-Members of the Rivers and Harbors Committee of tho House, led by Representative Dempsey. of New York. the chairman, are planning to demand from the Ap- propriations Committee the full amount of s45,42S,000 recommended tor inland waterway improvements by the Army Board of Engineers for the fiscal year 1924-25. which was cut hy General Lord. the Budget Director. to sSI,25n.000. Last year NJ" n"nf'''r -' was successful in obtaining the full appropriation Of S56. Sa5.nuu.
 There will be battle between Mir. Dempsey and Martin Madden. the Ap- propriations Committee chairman. over the sum to be granted. Mir. Dempsey not long ago proposed a plan to supersede tho Appropriations Committee with central budget committee made mp of members of the major committees and Mir. Mad den denounced this idea.
 For the next fiscal year the en- gineers recommended s400,000 for examinations and surveys. but General Lord cut this to s35o,ooO and that is the figure with which the Appropria- tons Committee will seart. Chairman Madden said yesterday that he could moi tell what would be done with the rivers and harhors items until a study os the matter was made. He said, however. that getting congress to join in d pork barrel' attempt to in crease river and harbor appropria- tons was quite q different matter from trying to upset the budget law, as proposed by MT. Dempsey.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Pa and Ma Stribling
 Come With Their Son

Newark, \. J., Dec. 27.-foung stribiing. is-year-old boxer. of Ma con. Ga, arrived here today to com plete training for Nis bout New eYar's afternoon with Dave Rosenberg or Brooklyn. With him were Pa" stribling. who acts as his manager and his mother The party will go 10 summit, where stribing will train af Freddy Welch's farm.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
TRAIN BLOCKS MAIN STREET
autoists. Trolley Cars and Pedestrians Held Ip f5 Minutes While New Iia,en' Road ptgupics Highway.

Whistles and horns on three lines oi automobiles extending on the south tu West Main street. and on the north beyond Myrtle street shrieked and honked disapprovai shortly after 2 o'ciock this morning when the Main street railroad crossing was lied up for nearly 8 quarter Of an hour while q long train of freight cars went otcr the crossing and re- crossed without giving autoists an opportunity to pass. Several troIleys and scores of pedestrians were also hold up. The tie-up was nearly as long as the recent one which resulted in Formal complaint by the city to tho New Haven road.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Continue Search

ny Tho Associated Press. Algiers, Dec. 27.--Acting under in- structions from the ministry of mar. inc in Paris, three squadrons of four airrlanes each took off from Algiers for Biskra and Touggourt at day break this morning. Tho i2 planes. covering north and south strip of 2bo kilometors on each trip, will have looked over Il territory 1000 kilo- meters wide by goo or 300 deep by sundown.
 The garrisons of all the towns as well as the troops manning block houses and outposts. have been put on the alert and all available mount cd men are searching the regions of cled Jellah, Biskra and Touggourt, where the DiNmude was last officially reported.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Postmaster General Is
 Asked to War on Quacks

New York, Dec. 2T.-Postmaster General New today was asked to en- ter the fight on quack practitioners in a letter written by c. A. Lewis, man aging editor of the Pharmaceutical Era. urging that the malls be closed to diploma mills" alleged to be flooding the drug trade with doctor of pharmacy degrees. Two Chicago correspondence schools. alleged to be making indiscriminate sale of the de- grces on the installment plan, were mentioned in Mir. Lewis's letter.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Can't Miss Them

First Guest---fm sure I don't know why they call this hotel The Palms" do you? I've never seen palm anywhere near the place.
 Second Guest--Yon'il sec them be- fore you go. It's pleasant little sur. prise the walters keep for the guests on the last day Of their stay.--Watch- man. Examiner tNcw York).
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
No Water Rate Discussion
 Until After New Years

Tho mayor aldermen and water board chairman, 10 whom was re- terred the report of the water board recommending an increase in fees and service charge for water supplied, will not meot until after New Years, Mayor A, M. Faoncssa said this morning.
 At the tirst meeting a general dis cussion will he held on the advis- ability of increasing rates and adopt ing service charge and at a later session tho public will be invited to express It's views at an open meeting.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Arizona, Nevada and New
 Mexico Roads Get Order

Washington, Dec. 2f.-Railroads trayersing Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico must cease charging by Feb- ruary o5 passenger fares at rates in excess Of 3.6 cents per mile on their main lines, the interstate commerce commission ruled today, Complaints were brought by the three states, The commission ruled that the railroads must reduce main line passenger fares 10 the level which exists gener- ally in other parts of the country.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Tynan-Janelle Wedding
 at St. Johns on Jan. g

Mir. and Mrs. George Janelle of 461 Church street announce the engage ment of their daughter. Helen Janelle to J. Francis Tynan of South Man chester. Miss Janelle is employed in the office Of the American Hosiery Co., and Mir Tynan by the ]. W. Hale Co. in South Manchester. The we'd ding will take place January 2s at the church Of St. John the Evan gellst.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
REFUGEE CAUGHT HERE

Thomas Burke, sentenced in the New Britain police court several weeks ago to the state farm for drunkenness. escaped from that in. stitution a few days ago but was caught yesterday by Policeman Mau- rice Flynn and has been taken back to Norwich.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Returning God1 for Evil.

Berlin-A barrister's gold watch was stolen on an omnibus here the other day. The lawyer inserted an advertisement in tho newspapers promising not only reward for it's re- turn. but plcdginG to defend the thief when he comes up for trial if he is apprehcnded.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
search Is Fruitlcss

Marseilles France, Dec. 27.--- Ad. miral Patou, commanding French naval units in tho Mediterranean. an- nounced this morning that the search for the dirigible Diymude off the Tunis, Tripoli and Malta had proved fruitless. He added that the vessels of his command wefe continuing their efforts 10 find the missing aircraft.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
S3,2:s.0e5 INCOME

New York. Dee. ?7.--,Net income of tho Simmons company and simmons Ltd., for the ii months ending De- tober St. was sS,92S,025, according to report to the New York stock ex- change.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Gov. Wood Vetocs Bill 10
 Give Aid tO Destitute
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 Manila. Dec. z7.-GoveTnor General Leonard Wood vetoed a bill today providing for an appropriation Of sa9.00e for extending relief. In cases of urgent necessity. to persons Hho are destiute or afflicted as the result of caisrnitics
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

Floating cedar logs forecast the weather in Northern Michigan. ob- servers noting that l4 hours before rain single logs detach themselves from thc mass lying close to shore and float out into the center Of the lake.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

First practical automobile driven by internal force was that of a French man and now is one Of tho most treasured exhibits in the Paris Museum of Arts and Crafts.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

A bacteria injection treatment for rheumatism has been successful in the New York University Medical college, it is claimed.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
HOPE IS GIVEN UP l FOR BIG D|RIG|BLE
French Air Ministry Fears Dix.
 nude Is Lost

Paris, Dec. 27.-The loss of the dirigibe Dixmude is now reluctantly admitted. although hope for the safe ty Of her crew of 50 officers and men has not yet been relinquished. Officials who feel tMt the great airship's per sonnel is still alive recall that noth- ing was heard of the crew of the Goliath, which broke down in Mauri- tania in August 1919, until a week after the accident and all hope had been given up.
 Probably in Deesert
 It is considered certain that the Dixmude fell on the desert some- where between Biskra and Toggourt. prevented her from crossing the Gulf of Gabes and returning to France
 Up to an early hour this morning no news whatever had been received from the naval craft of France, Great Britain and Italy which have been securing the Mediterranean waters for the missing craft, or from the mili- tary and native parties which have been exploring the interior of Tunis and Algeria.
 Last Heard of Friday
 An official announcement was made by the ministry of marine this noon that the Dixmude had not been heard from or seen since S:o0 T. M. Friday, Dec. 21. She gave her position as approximately so miles north of Toug- gourt. or ab It go miles south of Biskra. headh E for Algiers. on the Mediterranean, by way of Bu Saada and Aumale, on the north side of the Atlas mountains. Her speed was given as 70 kilometers an hour and she asked for a weather report on the vicinity of the Atlas range.
 The ministry announcement adds that tho DiXmude was instructed not to attempt 10 make for France across the Mediterranean, where a gale was blowing.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-05
Woman In White
House is Her
Goal

WASHINTON, Nov. s. A
woman, elected by men, ruling
the United States from the
white house!
With her eyes set on this goal
Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont, pre-
sident Of the National Woman's
party today launched the par
tvs long heralded campaign for
enactment by congress of
constitutional amendment, &C
cording equal rights before the
law, between men and women.
~ expect. to live to see her
elected and attend her inapgura-
tion,' Mrs. Belmont said when
asked when this country would
bow to woman's rule.
From the old mansion in the
shadow of the capitol which
Mrs. Belmont purchased for the
party last year as a watch
tower over congress, the clar-
ion call went out today from
Mrs. Belmont to party members
to assemble in Washington NO
vember 1918.
On November II the leaders
of the party, 400 strong, headed
by Mrs. Belmont, will call on
President Coolidge and inform
of the launcheing Of the drive.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-05
ALL BUSINESS
FIRMS TO CLOSE
NEXT MONDAY.

Following q canvass of FL Centre
merchants by Tom Gill, chairman
of the Chamber of Commerce mer-
chants protective committee, an
nouncement is made that practical
ly every merchant and business
house in FL Centre will be closed
all day on November -, in observ-
ance of Armistice Day. AS the
fifth anniversary of the granting
of the armistice to Germany falls
on Sunday this year, the holiday
will be celebrated on Monday, Nov
ember 12.
/ No celebration is planned for FL
Centre during the day, and mem
bers of the American Legion, and
ex-service men in general will at
tend the parade and all-day cele.
bration at Calexico.
Boyce Aten Post will give its
fifth annual Armistice Day dance
in this city on the night of the
18th, this method of observing the
day having been followed by the
post since it was first organized.
The committee in charge Of the
dance is busy with arrangements,
and is putting forth every effort
to make it memorable occasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-05
BOULDER DAM
ASSN. TO MEET
IN SANTA ANA

s. c. Evans, executive director of
Boulder Dam Association, announces
Il meeting of the association to be
held at st. AIMS Inn, Santa Ana,
November 10. There will be q
short business meeting at 8 a. M. of
accredited representative of, the
organizations constituting the asso-
cations membership. At 10
O clock an interesting and instruc-
tive program will commence at
which various speakers will explain
the various features of the Boulder
Canyon dam project. Luncheon will
be served at noon and the after
noon will be taken up with a gem
eral discussion of ways and means
for assisting in obtaining the nee
cssary action by Congress toward
construction of the dam.
Boulder Dam Association was
formed about six months ago to
promote the carrying out by Con
gress of the recommendations of the
Fall-Davis report to Congress, sug-
costing the construction of high
dam at or near Boulder Canyon on
the Colorado river. The membership
is limited to civic and semi-civic or
CARNATIONS, no firms or business
houses being accepted.
Mark Rose and other local repre-
sentatives whose names will be an
nounced later will attend from Ell
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-05
Former Local
Lawyer Jailed
In Coast City

o. V. Wilson, formerly a we'll
known lawyer of this city, is un-
der arrest at San Diego, according
to information received from that
city, awaiting trial on a charge Of
drunkeness. Wilson appeared in tho
federal court before Judge Benja-
min +. Bledsoe in an intoxicated
condition, it is said, and interrupts
ed the court several times, during
the hearing Of cases. For this he
was eensured by the court. who re-
marked it was the second time Will
son had appeared in his court inr
toxieated.
When Wilson left the court room,
Charles l.. Cass, federal prohibitions
officer noted bulge in one OF his
pockets and followed him out OF the
court Ths bulge proved to bs
law boek, Cass arrested W'ilssA
when he got outside the federal
blnldin., aad brought hin to tho
city iail. He was later released %
bail ts await hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-05
BY CARL D. GROAT,

BERLIN, November 5.-Danger
of bread rebellion in big cities
menaced Germany today as the
army completed preparations to com
bat any aggressive moves by Bay
arian "fascisti. y
Thousands of families were in
desperation us they found them
selves unable to buy bread today.
Many had been without bread
since Saturday, owing to the er-
roneoVs fixation of the price at
0O0,0O0,O00 paper marks, instead
of at the lower official figure.
Five hundred desperate men and
women rushed bread wagons in a
factory district. Having been out
of work for II long time their des-
pair led them to attack furiously.
Police were helpless against them.
Finally commandant of storm
troops took control of the police,
brought them into formation and
sent them dashing against the
crowds. The hungry unemployed
fell back and scattered, leaving
many of the boldcr ones still strug-
Cling helplessly in the hands of the
police.
Many bakeries kept the price of
bread at 100000, 100000 marks over
the week end, following the en-
roneous report that the price had
been fixed ut that figure.
1t represented 33 cents according