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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
ACCIDENTALLY SLAIN
Swampscott Man Shot and Killed by
KcnsingtOn. n. H.. Man Who Was
Showing Revolver.

Kensington. n. H., May Ernest
Bennett Of Swampscott, Mass, visit
ing his summer home with his family
last night was shot and killed acct
IDENTIFY by Moses Brewster, a neighbor.
The Bennetts had gone to call on
Brewster who was showing them some
firearms when he accidentally dis
charged loaded revolver. The bull
let passed through Bennetts right arm
end his stomach. The authorities took
no action against Brewster.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
UNCLE JOE At 81
HOPEFUL FOR U.S.A.
Have Faith Is His Message TO
Public Which Pays Him Honor
PROMINENT GUESTS VISIT
Veteran Statesman, Looking Hack
Over Political Career, nelares
Right and Gaal friumphs over
Isil,

Ry The Associated pfoss,
nanHlle, H., May T,-"I'ncle Joe"
Cannon, who served In congress
through two generations with a rec,
ord and display Of personality that
has made his name and black cigar
as well known 10 sehoni hoYs as 90
politicians. today Is celebrating his
s7th birthday and his home coming
from his hnal session Of congress,
Joseph Guerney Cannon. for years
autoerat Of the republican party, as
n speaker Of the house II going Ia rest
for the remainder OF his lifc.
He IL going 10 settle down In ban
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
WALL STREET is TRICKED
BYHOOD OF BAD CHECKS;
PRICES UP THEN DECLINE
fisiE RACES ONWARD,
\ YEARS Alto I0DAN
thu LTsiTAsIA SANK

New York, May T,-Reiatives
OF those lost an the Lusiiania
were observing today tine eighth
anniversary Of the sinking OF
the giant cunarder by two tor
pedoes from q German sub,
marine Off Kinsale, Ireland, OF
the i,ias who lost their lives
lst were Americans including
Charles frohman, Mr., and Mrs,
Elbert Hubbard. Alfred q. Van
derhilf, Charles Klein and Jus,
ius Miles Forman.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
Mayor to Discuss Swimming
Pool Plan With Aldermen

Following a meeting of the finance
committee of the common council
Wednesday evening. Mayor A. NJ
Paonessa will discuss with the alder
mon his proposal for swimming
pool in the north end park and date
will be set for a public hearing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
Ship Masters Must Show
All, if L. S. So Demands

Washington. May THE United
States can compel masters of arriving
vessels to submit manfests showing
all articles aboard. including those
whose importation is prohibited. the
supreme court held today In a case
brought by the government from the
State of Washington against Wesley
l.. Sischo.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
BARRIERS in 30 Springfield
Shops Go on Strike Today

Springfield. Mass, May 7.-Barbers
employed in 80 of the larger shops of
the city did not work today as a re-
suit of failure to agree with the en-
ployers on a new wage scale. Only
such work was done as could be
handled by the employers themselves
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
situation "vcry Serious. /.

2 SHuatiOh VERY SertOus."
Minister Schurmnn's report was
dated midnight, May G. nj Trnau Flu
and described the situation as s'very<
serious" \ paraphrase made pubiics
by the department said:
An express train which left Satur-s
day morning from Shanghai was held
about ? n. m. by bandits near Lin
cheng. In the province of Shantung.
"out of 26 foreigners, 10 were held
captives, including a Mr.. PoweTl. OF
the Weekly Review.
"A Mr.. Rothman, n British sub
iect. was killed.
THE bandits are being pursued by ,
small force.
situation very serious. There Is
little information received so far.
Have teiegraphed Shanghai to In
quire II there were other Americans
on train.
Information received from an
American on the scene"
Naugatuck Girl on Train.
Miss Edith Schonterg of Nauga-
tuck, Conn, is shown in the state de- I.
partment records to have been issued
a passport and 1t is presumed she is
the Miss Schonberg mentioned IN
press dispatches.
VIII Demand Restitution.
Should any American lose his life
the state department is prepared to
make vigorous demands on the Pc
king authorities for restitution Not
only will suitable apologies be re-
quired but indemnity must be paid
and those responsible must be pun
ished if good relations between the
two governments are to continue.
In any case the United States will
insist that more effective steps be
taken in the future to protect Amer
leans who are in China on legitimate
errands. The incident is regarded as
more serious in view of the fact that
It comes during negotiations for set
tlement of controversy over an at
tack on another American, Charles
Cotman, who was killed last fall by
Chinese soldiers,
VIII Halt Negotiations.
For this the Chinese government
already has made apology and has in
Heated its willingness to pay indem-
lity but it is regarded as likely that
negotiations will be halted until the
chinese authorities have shown a
willingness to make adequate amends
or the Shantung bandit raid.
For the present the state depart
nent is depending upon Mr.. Schur-
nan to take all necessary steps to
scertain all the facts and to secure
roper action by the Chinese govern
nent. More detailed Instructions will
e sent to him, however, when
learer picture of the situation is OBJ
ainable.
Other Americans.
Major Robert Allen is an officer in
ne medical corps who was born in
.ena, H., and before entering the
arvice was a practicing physician at
acoma, Wash.
State department passport records
how that jerome Arthur Henley of
an Francisco applied for a passport
visit China. He is believed to be
le Henley included in the list of
mericans on the train.
Mr.. solomon of New York also has
passport to travel in the Far East.
John Powell of Pittsburgh, accord
G to the records, went to Italy from
Continued on Eleventh Page.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
sHEEHAN CRITICALLY III

The condition of Eugene A. Shee-
han of this city. for several days re-
garded as critical. remains unchanged,
II was announced this afternoon at ST.
Francis hospital. Hartford Mr.. Shee-
han. we'll known tobacconist. was
operated upon several days ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
THE WEATHER

Hartford. May 7.--Forecast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Fair without important temper
ature changes tonight and Tues
day; variable winds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
New Police Station Is Needed
Commissioners Inform Mavor

other city. In order to efficaciously
provide the police protection that we
desire it will be necessary for the
city to provide ways and means in
the very near future for the installa-
tion Of signal light system on con-
nection with the call system with
which our department is now pro-
vided."
Traffic Problem Discussed.
The board also takes up the traffic
problem. which it asserts is one of the
departments greatest and constantly
growing difficulties. 1t is suggested
that an effort be made to so change
ordinances as to provide more park
ing space in or near the business sec
ton of the city.
Many changes were made in the
department during the year. Captain
T. w. Grace died and was succeeded
by George J. Kelly, formerly a cap
tain. Chief w. J. Rawlings was re-
tired at his own request and he was
succeeded by Sergeant w. C. Hart.
Patrolmen w. p. McCue, Matthias
Rival. Michael Flynn and Patrick
McAray we're elevated to be sergeants,
The department closed the year
with balance of s10.S9 on hand. the
years expenses having been s139.-
Soo.11 and total appropriations, s13s,-
S11.00
Report of Park Board.
Interesting facts are contained in
he report of the park board, also
submitted today to the mayor. 4
At Walnut Hill park, the Hart
treet entrance was constructed and /
will DE done this spring: six
lew lights were installed and other
lights throughout the park were
trengthened. The board reports that
Walnut Hill park is growing in popu-
arity as is evidenced by increasing
rowds.
At Stanley Quarter park. an ex-
erimental swimming pool was tried
ut and was popular but natural wa
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-07
Report of Park Board.

CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
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CONTINUED on Fifth Page,.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17
Second Floor Pan.

and upon city lot or upon a more
spacious town lot or upon the farm.
The porch is inviting and sure to be
favored spot for the gathering Of
friends and neighbors. After all, that
Is what we like to use porches for,
isn't it2 I knew wealthy old lady
once who had an immense porch built
onto her mansion, facing the south
and east, and she turned it over, bag
and baggage, to the kiddies Of the
neighborhood. She was never lone
some after that, and you would be
surprised how neatly that porch was
kept.
Landscaping does wonders for a
house like this. A tall maple or elm
would suit this house nicely; or an
oak. Naturally. we like to see shrub
berry about. also. and a few flowers
in boxes along the terrace would dress
up the whole house very attractively
indeed. AS to the quality Of the stuc.
co. or its color, that may depend al
together upon local conditions. A good
gray7tinted stucco, with white trim
mings,. would seem about the ideal
combination for this house.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17

tiers. Around a corner fireplace, with
good fire going, folks can gather and
be as "snug as bug in a rug" as the
saying Is. Please note that there are
not too many windows in the living
room, either. This helps In the plac.
ing Of furniture and pictures to the
best advantage.
The dining room Immediately adj
joins the living room and also the
Kitchen. although the latter Is COM
pletely isolated from the living room.
The dining room is made more attrac-
tive by the bay window, which also
helps give wider impression Of the
floor space. The kitchen Is II feet by
10 feet, but everything is so compactly
arranged that one gains the idea It Is
much larger. There is good cupboard
and range space; the sink Is right he
fore the window; there lis a built-in
ironing board; pantry with an out
side icing door, served from the vesti-
bule, and small rear porch.
Upstairs we have three bedrooms.
One room is Ii feet by II feet u
inches; the other. two. are each l6
feet Q inches by 8 feet. All open
on the hall. upon which the bathroom
opens also. A nice feature Of the lat
ter is the extra linen closet built in,
and which is handy from more stand
points than one.
j: This is a safe, sane. conservative
style of house. You might we'll call It
typfcally American. It. can be built to
advantage in any part of the country.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17
STUCC0 HOME FOR
CITY OR COUNTRY
Handling of Roof Lines Gives
Spacious Effect.
HAS LARGE INVITING PORCH
interior Arrangement Provides Well.
Lighted neutrality-suspicious. Rooms
Handspring Does Wonders
for Home Like This.
HAS LARGE INVITING PORCH
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRp

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building. for the readers Of
this paper. On account of his wide
experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer, he is. without doubt,
the highest authority on all these sub
jects. Address all inquiries to William
A. Radford. No. 1927 Prairie avenue,
Chicago. I'LL. and only inclose two-cent
stamp for reply.
A more spacious effect is often
gained for house on a fairly narrow
lot by the method Of handling the roof
line. Here the lOW-snrea ding nnrch
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17
Why He Didn't Sleep.

yesterday" said Jabson, II re-
fused poor woman a request for a
small sum Of money, and in conse-
quence Of my act I passed a sleep
less night. The tones of her voice
kept ringing in my ears the whole
time"
"Your softness Of heart does you
credit" said MADISON. "Who was the
woman?"
my wife,"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17
Skin Health and Beauty
VANISHING

"KREMO" works like magic in
clearing up sallow, sluggish skin,
dry spots, Pimples, Blackheads,
Eczema, all skin ills and ailments.
There's positively nothing like. it
for improving the color and texture
of the skin and keeping it soft,
white, smooth and velvety; you can
see it beautify. Try it! Costs little
works wonders!
A snow-white, delicate. fragrant
cream; greaseless-rubs right in!
The only cream that penetrates
the skin, acts on the skin nerves
and shows positive improvement
Immediately. Marvellous for SUN
BURN, Chapped Skin and Wind
rOughened compilations.
MEN! For aching and tender faces
try a "KREMO" rub after your
next shave. Application from your
BARBER. =
For sale by LLOYD & BLAINE
Pocomoke City, Nd. or at your
BARRIERS.
Prices 25c-5Oc-$1.O0
The Fem Chemical Company
211 N. Calvert st. Baltimore, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17
First Floor Plan.

ding Of the staircase detail. For in
stance, Colonial treatment would be
effective, turned balusters and newell
post finished in mahogany, stair treads
maple finish or mahogany, all other
hall trim while enameled.
The living room is off the reception
hall and is a very l-proportioned
room. 1t is Is feet square and has a
fireplace In one corner. This is way
Of handling the fireplace which appeals
to many and it is undeniably superior
to any other way when the house is
built in sections having rigorous win
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17
Another Street Car TRAGEDY.

First Trolley Conductor-Why was
Kelly fred?
Second Trolley Conductor-His car
struck a man at Steenth street and
carried him a block on the fender.
After collecting nickel from him,
Kelly, in the excitement, forgot to ring
it up-and the man was spotter.-
Open Road.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-11-17

line, the line of the CORNERS and the
overhanging caves all combine to give
the house wider appearance. Yet,
exclusive Of its porch. the house is
only "a feet 6 inches wide. j..
At1the front we have a combination
terrace and capacious porch. the latter
running around to. one side. The
porch gives entrance into the recep-
ton hall. The stairs are in plain view
and lend themselves to artistic han
The Washington times., 1923-01-06
sHACKLES OF RENT PAYING.
By Argyle n. F1lVNEY.
own 4 homo this year.

Tim going 60 own home this year
Thus heard man speak yesterday and wondered he
knew the full Significance behind these words We imagined
him tenant caught in the habit Of paying rent year
year until gospel Of home ownership filtered through
his mind. And we were right he was tenant who had
paid enough rentals through the growing years 70 buy him
self two homes!
There are other men like him. only the habit Of paying
has ruhlessly gripped them into inability to act # is
habit strong and cutChing nsidiousy cheating them of the
right live and own We pity them and hold them
in of sorrowful we could we would knock
their DOORS acclaim ourselves disciples Ct home ownership
and shout in their forlOn faces Al the drefu
Of paying rent necessary we would shake them Perhaps
future and behold sweetness Of LIE that was unknown
to them
The tenant We heard say going 70 buy home i
whose vision has suddenly cleared whose Gumberng
ambition happiness aakenedn full force We admire
him his pluck to the shaces Of rent paying The
vision which inspires every 70 the attainment ct success
only be given material expression IN tie owning OF his
home Such home only stands - monument 70 his
aceysments but Ii direct reflection Of The standing Of
his family Al the community.
washington must eventually be city q home for
Il must reflect the stability Of the nation We rapidly
progressing that end John Richie chief clerk Of the
Building Inspectors Office win confirm this fact Figures
for the first six months Of the fiscal year 1923 boast Of
$24 spent December termed the most
suggish erection month claims total Of $451306S for
building
And while Washington il sweeping on TO greater
sucon era we make this appeal 70 tenants 70 join the
ranks or home II they would hasten the entry Of
happier life brighter environment and sound investment
then they should own their homes,
The Washington times., 1923-01-06
RE Al TY SG0P
KPAIlD
IN j. 8,
State License Laws Seen -
Great Aid to
Profession.

Through the activities or the Ma
ttonal Association Of Real Estate
Boards q model license law has
been adopted III more than fifteen
States :
In each instance an Improvement
Is noted III the character Of Festrics
lions that are placed upon the
practice Of real estate. These States
require that q license be obtained.
before one can engage In rel 81.
tate work and the new license laws.
further require that the applicant
file = certificate as to his character
and legal residence which In most
cases has to be signed BY thres tx
payers.
Realtors throughout the country
consider this as a definite step in
the acc0mpli shment OF their aims
and purposes for the standardlzR-
ton Of ethical practices - the
real estate educational work cow
lin its infancy develops. II II 81
| pected that those entering the real
estate field win be required to f1rs
nisn b certif icate of their qua iflcas
/ lions or. pass some standard test to
prove the necessary training and
experience required In order to rem.
der competent real estate service.
The Washington times., 1923-01-06
HOME GRACE IN
FURNITURE
seen
Real serviceabiIity Gained BY
Proper Selection for
Dwelling.

Colonial furniture .is always well
come In the home. It revives in
the heart the spirit Of ''76'' and
gives an air Of real independence
to the room. Besides, its antiquity
Of design, its charm OF line and its
real serviceability are sources Of
true comfort and satisfaction to
the owner. !.
In the quaint but typical lines of
the furniture Of the time, OF
Washington are found the basis. for
admiration for such furniture.
Here is shown a dresser that re.
fleets the style and design which
prevailed during the early days
that stirring period preceding and
following the Declaration of Inde-
.pendence, when sturdy character
and staunchness Of purpose laid
the foundation OF the nation. It Is
the embodiment Of antiquity, grace
and service.
One Of It's novel features il the
graceful outlines Of the mirror
frame. departure from the
usually square ones, supported by
the beautifully turned spindle
standards. Integrity to detail. Il
shown In the spindle ornament
which sadorns the corners OF the
dresser and gives II true Colonial
touch. The drawer knobs are
wooden, also CHARACTERISTIC OF the
early American days. The legs are
staunch and permit the dresser to
be easily moved with no danger 81
wreclking it.
The chair, with its spindle legl
and back. is worthy companion
piece to this dresser. The cane
seat also carries out the Colonial
idea in the designers adaptation
The rug with its scroll border and
floral center design are in keeping
with the setting On the dresser
the scarf. the candlesticks, thu
vase with its flowers give an ides
Of arrangement for this suite which
win lend q delightful distinction Il
any home.
The Washington times., 1923-01-06
Business Pr operfes
Termed Highest
Investment

and distinct type Of tenant. A very
interesting feature Of the growth
OF the chain store idea Is the
method used by them in determih-
ing desirable locations. The cur
rent of traffic was considered an
important feature In determining
the desirability OF given locations.
This phase of the matter has been
so highly developed that It Is now
possible for the chain store inter.
ests to accurately determine the
amount OF rent that they can AZ.
ford to pay In q given location,
This Is based on the estimated
gross business considered possible
from the number Of pereons that
pass q given point within given
period OF time.
The modern apartment house
which Is almost an economic ne
cessity when well located, properly
constructed and inte1ligently man
aged is also q high class invest
ment. Within recent years the de.
velopment OF apartment houses has
reached g. very high state Of pro-
ficiency. Regulations governing the
construction Of apartments as pro
mulgated by the zoIiing commission
permit the maximum of comfort. to
the individual apartment dWeller.
The Washington times., 1923-01-06
BRICK DWELLINGS, WOULD
REDUCE DEATH TOLL

Reduction Of the thousands OF
deaths. met by fire In the United
States can be accomplished by the
construction Of homes and build
ings that win not burn. according
to local builders.
Guild the exterior walls Of every
home Of unburnabIe brick or stone,
and many Of these win be pre-.
vented, p. one prominent builder
urges. Europe does 1t, and
European fire losses are negligible.
Make the whole exterior OF every
house fireproof. with concrete floors
and brick, tile or gypsum partitions
and steel doors, and You have the
miximum. protection that modern
science affords, but incidentally you
have erased the cost out Of sight
for most people. But brick Or stone
exterior walls are within the means
OF every man who would build his
family g. home.n this builder says.
The Washington times., 1923-01-06

In discussing the subject Of real
estate investments before the real
estate class at the r. M. C. a.,
estate investments according to
certain well defined groups that
have BEEN recognized In the In
vestment field and analysed their
various characteristics.
Business properties in first class
locations are considered the high
est form Of real estate invest
ments," Mr.. Bradley declared. 1.-THE
conditions under which business
properties are rented frequently
provide that the xenant maintain
the property and In some instances
pay certain of the fixed charges
such as taxes, insurance, etc. This
results in the property producing
q definite and fived income which
is not affected by stress OF bust
ness depression or other economic
disturbances and affords the In
weston q definite and permanent in
come.
I'm connection with the vast in
crease in population in the city
Of Washington due to the war
conditions, business almost i'm.
mediately developed to meet the
new situation with the result that
business locations materially en-
HANGED in value and certain bust
ness districts had been further ex.
tended. Some streets that up to
recently were considered high class
residential sections are now fast
being improved by business prop
erty construction and are gradually
being merged into the business
section proper he said
The development In recent years
OF the chain store system whereby
certain corporations establish stores
in the principal cities throughout
the country has hrn1 Rhf. In e new
The Washington times., 1923-01-06
See Them Tomorrow
HOW TO GET THERE
NO..2-
: PETWORTH

Take Soldiers Home car to Park
gate, or drive out Rock Creek
Church road to gate, thence north
to Webster street.