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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-15
MILLER WILL BECOME
cHICAGO'S POSTMASTER

Postmaster General Work today
said the resignation of Postmaster
Louder of Chicago will be accepted,
when Henry A. Taylor, newly ap-
pointed postmaster at Cleveland,
Ohio, returns to that city from
Phoenix, Ariz., to take up his
duties.
Upon Tay1or's return to Cleve-
land, Postoffice Inspector Grant
Miller, acting postmaster at Cleve-
land, will proceed to Chicago to
become acting postmaster there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-15
Winter Comes Back
To New York On
Freezing Gale

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-New
York city, which yesterday in
dulged in a fleeing filtration
with spring, shivered today in
the embrace of Old Man Winter.
Riding on a seventy-five-
miles-an hour gale,.a cold wave
swept down from the North
west last night, forcing the
mercury steadily downward un-
til this morning it was IL
degrees above zero.
With the coal supply at
low ebb, officials are concerned
about the fuel situation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-15
WOMAN FALLS 8 STORIES
AS CLOTHESLINE SNAPS

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-When the
line on which she was hanging
clothes broke, Mrs Ellen Brown,
twenty-n ne. fell yesterday from a
window of her apartment on the
third floor, to the courty4d. In
falling. she struck and broke an
other clothesline.
She was taken unconscious to
Harlem Hospital where she was
found suffering from internal in
ilries
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-15
Pittsburgh Shivcrs.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. 49,
The cold wave hit Pittsburgh hard
today. At q o'clock the thermom-
eter. was at zero and still going
down. Industrial plants were handi-
capped by a gas shortage which
was also responsible for more or
less suffering in many homes
throughout the city. In the early
morning hours very little gas was
available.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-15
Harding Names SpauIding.

President Harding today sent to
the Senate the nomination Of Harry
w. Spaulding, of New Hampshire, to
be comptroller of customs in Gus
toms collection district number four.
with headquarters at Boston, Mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-15
Only 26 at Atlanta.

ATLANTA. Ca, Feb. 15.-With
the thermometer at twenty-six de-
grees shortly after o'clock this
morning. Atlanta and the entire
Southeast wire in the grip of the
winters coolest weather today.
Rising temperature and clouds in
Texas, it was said, would cause a
rapid rise in temperature through
out the cotton belt tomorrow. Rain.
it was said, probably would follow.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24
NEW DRIVERS IN ACCIDENTS
Restrictions Are Placed On Granting
Of Motor Licenses

Eight per cent of 1864 ''new''
operators licensed this year have been
involved in 1928 motor vehicle acct
dents. il is disclosed BY an examina-
ton Of the records Of the state motor
vehicle department. Operators not
holding a Connecticut license figured
in IL per cent of the 1000 accidents
reported to date. In at least so per
cent Of the accidents, thoroughly ex-
perienced operators were involved.
Operators who have not held a
Connecticut license for the previous
year, are required to pass a practical
examination before they may be H.
censed in this state. Most of the
applicants examined have never held
a license, but there are many who
have been licensed by other states.
Eighty-fve per cent of the opera.
tors in Connecticut accidents this
year were men and Is per cent wo-
men. The lower percentage of fe-
male drivers involved does not nee
essarily indicate better average for
that sex, as the percentage of wo-
men licensed is considerably less than
that of men licensed. The exact ratio
has not been definitely determined.
Examiners for the department have
instructions not to pass any appli-
cant for a license who fails to de-
monstrate complete control of his or
her car under all circumstances.
Failures to pass the examination are
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24

moved down with bullets, Sheriff Hol-
brook went into the attack and was
wounded IN the abdomen. He was
taken prisoner and thrown into Libby
Prison. After suffering the horrors
Of this prison he was transferred to
Belle Island. Later he was paroled
and sent 10 Annapolis, Md. and still
later went 70 the L. $. General Hos
pital at New Haven. II is regarded as
remarkable that ne did not die during
the time he was in prison and the day
he arrived at the hospital. His power
full physique and good health in this
day is believed 70 the only things that
pulled him through.
Returns To Pomfret
Following his discharge from the
service in 1864, Sheriff Holbrook re-
turned to Pomfrct, whore ne again en-
gagged IN farming. On December 90.
1866. Sheriff Holhrook married Miss
Della NJ. Nye Of Abingdon. Like Mr..
Holbrook, she Is descended from am
cestors who helped settle New Eng
land. They have three children,
George c. Of Woonsocket. Henry of
Abingdon and Mrs. Barrak Smith of
Putnam.
Mr.. Holbrook was appointed Deputy
Sheriff in Windham County in 1895,
and has served as such ever since--a
period Of twenty-eight years. In 1909
he moved his family to Putnam and
has since resided here.
Sheriff Holbrook is a staunch Re-
publican, holds membership in the
Grange, and in Putnam Lodge, A. F.
a A. NJ, Of South Woodstock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24
RECEIVES FRIENDS
ON 8OTH BIRTHDAY
Deputy Sheriff Geo. Holbrook,
Putnam, Attains Four
Score Years
Has Held County Office rs Years
Civil War Veteran

Because of the thoughtfulness of
his many friends. Deputy Sheriff
George F. Holhrook is made happy ev-
cry year on his birthday. but on We'd
nesday. when he attained his eight
ieth natal day. he was made particu-
larry joyful. A number Of his friends
took occasion to call on him and eN-
tended their cordial good wishes. Many
others sent their messages. and still
others remembered the sheriff with
flowers and gifts Of fruit. Though
confined 10 his bed for more than three
years now. Sheriff Holhrook is OF con-
tented mind, patient sufferer, and as
in the days before his present illness
overlook him, is of amiahle disposition
and still holds the warm friendship of
a wide circle of people.
Born In Pomfrcs
Sheriff Holbrook was born in Pom
fret on August %, 1913. the son of
George Washington Holbrook He at
tended the public schools in Abingdon
and afterward entered upon his duties
at the farm. When eighteen years 4
age he enlisted to serve with the I'm
ion Army in the Civil War. He be-
came a member of Co. X. Connecticut
Volunteer Infantry serving under
Captains Burton and Tourtellotte,
both Of whom were Putnam men.
Wounded In Battle
At the charge against Fort Wagner.
when Union soldiers were literally
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24

David Starr Jordan. president EN-.
erItus Of Leland Stanford Junior Uni.
Verslty. said: The bane Of higher
education IS the desire to substitute
system and drill for inspiration. l.
develop methods and standards II
place OF intellect. The university, as
such, does not give opinions, bur
means TO form them"
AZ a novel toy balloon festival
held recently at the Dutch fishing
town Of Volendam, 1000 air vessels
were sent up for long-diStance com
petition. The winning balloon came
down two miles from Bremen, Ger.
many.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24

more numerous this year than eve,
before N the history Of the depart,
ment Mental alertness is carefully
noted. Dope users, for instance. are
not permitted 70 hold licenses. Ry
a cooperative system through which
tne police authorities and other ofEici.
aus In possession Of information 81
taiS character furnish the department
with lists Of drug addicts. the aepart
ment has been able TO eliminate mos;
applicants having this weakness L.
some instances, doctors certificate
are required by the department be.
fore a license is issued.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24

Alaska has an area of about 5s6.-
GOO square miles. much larger than
Texas, the largest state. Il has a
population of about $4,000, much
less than three-quarters of that of
Nevada, the least populated state.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24

New carpets and rugs in Smyrna
are given an appearance of age by the
bleaching process which follows wash
ing and scrubbing. They are hung
in the sunlight on the roofs of the
factories and homes Of the workers.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-24

Sand Color only, pairs for ...............
FANCY STRIPED SILK HOSE. pairs
BLACK AND CORDovAN SILK HOS
$1.50 SILK HOSE .......................-.......
LADIES' COTTON HOSE. 5 pairs for
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
SALTS FINE FOR
 ACHING KIDNEYS
When Back Hurts Flush Your Kid
 neys as You Clean Your Bowels.

Most folks forget that the kidneys,
 X like the bowels, sometimes get slug
 gish and clogged and need flushing occa sionaly, else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney region, severe headaches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver. acid stomach, sleepless- ness and all sorts of bladder disorders.
 You simply must keep your kid- .neys active and clean and the moment
 YOU feel an ache or pain in the kid Euey region begin drinking lots of water. Also get about four ounces of .Jah Salts from any good drug store Ihsre. take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before, breakfast for few days and your kidneys will then act lime. This famous salts is made from
 |the acid of grapes and lemon Juice, ,con1hined with lithia, and is intended
 Ito flush clogged kidneys and help stimulate them to activity. It also helps neutralize the acids in the urine so they no longer irritate, thus help
 ling to relieve bladder disorders. Jad Salts is inexpensive; makes a
 delightful effervescent lithia water |drink which everybody should take |now and then to keep their kidneys |clean.
 A well known local druggist says he sells lots of lad Salts to folks who believe in trying to correct kidney
 trouble while it is only trouble. By
 |all means have your physician ex- anime your kidneys at least twice a
 |year.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
START ON
 JOURNEY OF RELIEF
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in q binding snowstorm. They wan- dered about uncertain of their direc- ton for nearly day before finding their way back to the island.
 Went Without Food.
 Last Monday morning a third start was made. Edward Horn, 2S, Carl Cooper, 36, and Ellis Sayres, 21. com posed the party which left the island in a skiff eight feet long. They car ried one pair of oars, an eight foot pole and an axe. They had no food. Nearly starved, they took turns at the oars. There was open water for about five miles,
 Horn seated In a physician's office here told the story as a physician treated his frozen feet.
 .e Tale of Suffering.
 When we ran into slush ice 1t took all one mans strength to push the boat few feet. The ice became thicker and we attempted to lift the boat upon 1t and draw 1t along, but the ice broke under our feet.
 We determined to return to the island, but stiff wind blew in big ice foes and we couldn't turn back. We kept pushing the boat through ice all Monday night.
 Tuesday morning we found stretch of open water and were able to row about two more hours until we came to solid ice. We abandoned the toat and started on foot. We had gone about half a mile when we struck open water again and we went back and dragged the boat across the ice. We found 1t leaked badly. and bail as hard as we could 1t would not stay anoat. It sank as we bumped irto large ice foe at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon about eight miles from the mainland.
 Used Ice Cake at Raft.
 We used the axe to chop a large piece of the ice foe when we found open water at its other end. Using our pole we started to paddle, using the cake of ice as our raft.
 About o'clock we started to walk to land on solid ice, but stiff wind started to break it up. At eight o'clock. completely exhausted. we laid down in our blankets and slept until 3 o'clock Wednesday morning. The wind was blowing the ice in shore. We started walking and jumping across the short stretches of ice. Cooper fell into the water and it re- quired all of our strength to get him back on the ice. We made our jump ], to the mainland at S:3o o'clock We'd Iesday morning"
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
PARKS LINING UP
 WITH SEN. BROOKS
Wants More Time to Study New
 Britain Charter Changes
tspeelal to Tha Heraldl.


 Hartford. April 1o.--For about 10 minutes this morning 1t appeared that the New Britain charter amendments were to come up for action in the senate. There was action all right. but not during session time. Senator w, c. Parks. chairman of tho legisla- tive committee On cities and boroughs, wants to peruse the amendments again so he has asked Senator Richard Co., vert, father of the bill, to hold up until next Tuesday.
 Senator Parks said he wanted to read over the amendments. He has evidently been talking to Senator John Brooks of Torrington about their weak points. It has been freely whispered that Senator Brooks Is opposed to the ire board of any city having power to jail for 30 days anyone who fails to respond to a subpoena. Senator Brooks said the fire board could be a stepping stone to allowing other ap- pointise boards the same power and that 1t, Is dangerous. The wording of some of the amendments does not please the Torrington senator and he has protested to the New Britain dele gation. Things did not go as speedily as might be expected SO Senator Park was recruited to read over the bill and it is thought that he will direct his attention to the fire board.
 The latest move seems to predict the introduction of Brooks amend ment to clip the wings of the fire board unless the matter is patched up before the amendments are offered for action in the senate.
 Senator Park admitted to a Her aid" man this morning that he was going to Took intor the fire board clause. When asked his opinion as to the 80 day jail sentence for failure to appear at hearings when subpoenaed, he said: T would say offhand 1t is giving the board too much power"
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
ARE AGAINST SHIPPING
Florida Senate Gets Bill Which Would Abolish Corporal Punishment of Stato Prisoners.

Tallahassee. Fla, April 19.-The state senate today received from the lower chamber of the Florida general assembly a proposed amendment to the present statute which would abol- ish corporal punishment in prison camps.
 The main theme of the opposition centered on the inability to control negro convicts without the use of the lash
 Meanwhile the special Joint com. mittee Investigating the death of Mar tin Tabert of North Dakota continued to call witnesses.
 Mrs. Mayte Mills and Mrs. Millie Rhodes of Clara, Fla, told the com mittee that Tabert had been given a Christian burial with hymns and preaching by. an itinerant minister. An employe of the lumber company denied previous testimony that Ta- bert's coffin had cost but $1o, and offered receipt to show that it cost s30.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
PATRIOTS DAY TODAY
Rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes Reproduced in Annual Ex- crciseS at Boston.

Boston, April 19.-Patriot's Day, a legal holiday, was observed today with a program of more details than ir any of the 14s years that have passed since the Middlesex farmers fired the shot heard around the world.
 The rides of Paul Revere to the north of Boston and of his fellow rider William Dawes, Jr., across the tier of towns to the south, were re- produced, while parade of approxi- mately 10000 persons marched through this city. Vice-Prestdent Coolidge. Governor Cox, Mayor Curley and ranking officers of the army and navy reviewedthe marchers.
 At Concord. Lexington, and other towns that maintain the traditions Of the Revolutionary events local exer- cises were held on scale more elabo- rate than before.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Mostly Men Compete.

Washington, April lo--Washing- tons marathon dance entrants. 37 in number when the word go was given at 9;26 o'clock last night, still were going strong today, only one couple having dropped out during the first i2 hours. Unlike the large majority of endurance dancing shows in vari- ous cities recently, the capital city affair shows preponderance of men striving for the honors, only l4 wom- en having entered.
 The contest Is being staged in two
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
TROTS SS HRS. IS NHN.,
 BEATS GIRLS RECORD
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reported In good physical condition and said they expected to continue for several hours.
 Klein. tho present holder of the record. is 26 years old and trained athlete. He set out to capture the championship by systematic dieting and exercise, as q means of support ing his wife and baby, according to his friends.
 Cleveland Heights authorities re- fused to allow the public to witness Kleins performance, limiting the at tehdNnce to dancing partners and Judges.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
AWAIT STRIKE ORDER
Newport Torpedo station Mechanics Have Already Voted Not to Accept Wage Reduction.

Newport, R, l., April is.-The ma chinists union comprising TOO em- ployes at the Newport torpedo station today was awaiting word from the international officers in Washington as to whether 1t should put into effect its strike vote of yesterday. Tho union decided in favor of a strike rather than accept n decrease of one cent an hour in pay. The men are now receiving T3 cents an hour.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
United Community Corp.
 To Hold Annual Meeting

Ernest W. Pelton, president of the United Community corporation, has called meeting of the trustees at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday after noon of next week at o'clock. The annual meeting of the corporation will be held that same date at o'clock. A representative of each or ganization benefiting from the drive will be present and contributing mem- bers are asked to attend.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
SEEK MINERAL WEALTH
Two Special Russian Expeditions Ready to Start Into Ural Mountains Prospecting.

Petrograd April 1s (By the Asso- ciated Press)-The mineral treasures that are believed to be buried deep beneath the snow in the mountain ranges of the unfrequented north Urals and in the Mongolian deserts are to be sought out by four Russian scientific expeditions which the Pe- trograd academy of sciences is to dis patch as soon as weather conditions permit travel.
 Two separate parties under the general direction of Prof. Ferstman. plan to leave late in June for the kola peninsula far into the north west of Archangel.
 Elaborate plans are being made for exploration work on the island of Nova Zembla. This party will leave the mainland in ice-breakers as soon as the Arctic is clear of foes
 The Desert of Gobi Is to be the goal of an expedition headed by Prof. kosloff. The government has appro- priated $50,00o for this venture in the hope that more may be learned of the ancient civilization which once f1ourished there. The explorers may be gone for three years.
 Best coffee, 3sc ID. Russell Bros. -adyt
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Memory Returns as Bump
 On His Head Is Massage,

St. Louis. April 19.-After phy- sicians had massaged bump on his head, man who had been suffering loss of memory since he was found unconscious in an alley here three nights ago. identified himself last night as Tom D. Doherty, a contrac- tor, of Terre Haute. Ind. He could not explain his presence in St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Funeral Services for
 Mrs. Bentley Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Gilbert J. Bentley who died recently at Winter Haven. Florida. will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the par ish house of the Congregational church in Bristol. Woodland street cars from the railroad station pass the church.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
PLANS PROGRESSING

Plans are progressing for the whist party for the benefit of the Polish orphanage 10 be held Friday evening at the Y. Nj. T. A. and B. society hall. Those desiring to reserve bridge ta- bles should notify Mrs. B. F. Gaffney end those wishing whist tables. Mrs. D. J. Donahue.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19

livered to Prosecutor William Ger aghariy. E' There is young woman, 2s. dressed in expensive clothing. lying in the marshes, near Hammonton, N, Y.. and shot to death by me-" the letter Tread.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
TOWNSEND ON COMMISSION

Washington, April 19.--Former Senator Charles E. Townsend of Michigan has assumed office as a member of the American section of the international joint commission having Jurisdiction over Canadian boundary waters. He fills the vacan- cy made by the recent resignation of former Senator Obadiah Gardner of Maine, a. democrat.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
"TABs" TO PRESENT PLAY

The '. NJ. T. A. & B. society will present The Little Millionaire" at a local theater next month. it has been announced. and rehearsals for the play are being held. The cast will include the Misses Helen Egan, Lor- etta O'Connor and Anna Kiniry. and Urban T. Callahan, William Scheuyd and many others who have appeared in former productions of the society.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
GETS HIS WINES BACK
Whiskey Owned By Dirigibus, and Valued at $2,5OO, Is Ordered Empticd Into Sewer By Court.

Bridgeport April 19--Judge Board. man in the city court today on mo. tion of Prosecutor Vincent Heating decided that jury trial for disposal of liquor seized at the residence ot Edward Dirigibus was unnecessary He ordered that the whiskey, worth $2,50o. be poured into the sewer by the police but that the wines. cordials and bottling apparatus, which were shown to have been kept for private use. be returned to Dirigibus on agreement between the prosecutor and Dirigibus counsel.
 Dirigibus is now serving a term in state prison.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19

dance halls and among those who ne- gotiated the first lap were William Warner and Elsie Weber who set a record of bs hours at Baltimore last week.
 $50 Galleries An Hour.
 Doctors, nurses, dioticians and chiropodists employed by the dance hall managers sat on the side lines ready to administer first aid. scien- tihc feeding prevailed. $50 calories an hour being given the dancers, Or chestras were relieved at intervals by photograph music,
 Train For Six Weeks.
 Two of the chief aspirants are a man and wife who have been in train ing for two weeks, Six were ruled out on the ground that they were not. physically fit. Six with weak hearts were watched closely but al- lowed to proceed,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19

Carrying tiny weighing machine, one man makes living by going around London's smaller restaurants and weighing the customers at fee of one penny each.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
SEEK MURDER VICTIM
New Jersey state Troopers Looking for Body, Reported in Note Signed By K. K. K.

Hammonton, N. J., April 19,-State swamp for the body of girl re- ported murdered.
 The search was begun as a result of a letter signed TX. K. R." post marked at Trenton yesterday and de-
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19

Best coffee, 3sc lb. Russell Bros -advt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22

charge, for I must be off again without delay"
 Rastitch turned and ran off to give the order. Varley gripped Mistitch's muscular arm as if its touch brought comfort to him. He turned to the ambassador, who sat as if he intended to pass the rest of the day on board.
 Come, please, to disembark at once. This launch is wanted"
 He turned to say word to Ra, who was inclined to cling to him, though trying hard to be brace. A curious sound made them face round again. Mistitch had put sharp question to Stemkieff and had been an- swered.
 My princessw he believed. "M prin- cess! You have killed her! Yes, { d you meant to do it! My fellow count. .yhieu, there was no accident here! They mAant to