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New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
New Process Marks Impor. tant Step in Connecticut Industry-First Installa- ti0n in This State.

Another chapter in the progress of the brick industry in Connecticut is being written at the yard of the Hal1- Spiers Brick Co.,, Incy in Berlin to- day through the burning of q kiln of
 brick with oil, instead of wood. as
 fuel. This is the first time in the state that this modern method is be- ing applied to the manufacture Of brick and is attracting widespread at- tention.
 The apparatus which is expected to do away entirely with the use of wood is produced by the Smokeless Oil Burner Go. of Bucyrus, Ohio, and the work is being done under the super vision of T. B. Meats. a representative of the company who directed the in- stallation of the piping. jets, etc, and who is giving his personal attention to the burning of the kiln.
 Heat of 1850 degrees intensity is
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
Miss Addie May Hamil- ton, Important Witness, i, Likely to be Spirited Away, Authorities $ Learn
Father of Hooded Band Vic tim Gives Testimony Against Klan Cyclops Today.
Ex-KLANsMAN ACCUSES MEMBERS OF WEARING
 BLACK DURING RAIDS

Bastrop. la. Jan. 9. (By As- sociated Press. .--J. T. Nose worthy who declared himself a past member of the Morehouse parish organization of the Ku Kluy Klan asserted on the wit ness stand at the open hearing today of the masked band dep- relations. in Morehouse, that the black mask was used by members of the Warehouse klan when they went on marauding raids at. night.
 When the klan went out on raiding trips. they wore the black masks, but when they met in the lodge rooms they wore the white ones," Noteworthy told Attorney Gen. A. c. Coco who was conducting the exam ination.
 Who was the leader of the klan, the grand cyclops, or whatever they called him?" asked MT. Coco.
 Captain Skipwith, we called him the president"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
FRENCH BUT z MILES FROM ESSEN;
 GERlMANYMAYAPPEAL 70 VA ZTONS:
 BOYDENlMAKES PLEA FOR GERMANS
Chancellor Cuno Condemns France ce-England
 Alone Votes Teutons Are Not in WifuI De- fault-Strike- Breakers Hired for an Emergency
CITY CALM AS TROOPS ADVANCE

Essen, Germany, Jan 9 (By the Associated Press)- Advance troops of the French army largely with technical equipment have already reached the neighboring town of kettwg seven miles southwest of Essen and the section between Dusseldorf and Essen half covered by French military forces according to private advces reaching here today
 Chauffeuis travelling between the two places are said to have been stopped and directed to make detour.
 In order to avoid friction railway authorities at Essen kept the freight houses cleared after midnight in prepara- ton for the expected arrival of the French The municipal administration last night notified the ctys largest hotel and the management advised the guests that they might be requesed to leave in the of the night.
 Otherwise Essen is calm The weather is rainy and the wet streets virtually deserted last night
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
FRED BELOW DROPPED BY COMMERCIAL TRUST Fails to Win Place on Board New Britain National
 Re-elects

Fred Beloin, for seven years diree- tor. yice-president and member of the executive committee Of the Conner eial Trust company. failed of re-elec- ton 10 all three positions at the ans nnal meeting of the shareholders last evening.
 While no reason for Mir. Beloin's defeat is given by officials of the bank. the general opinion is that he vas defeated because Of his unfavor- able attitude towards the new hotel building during the recent drive.
 Mir. Beloin is former hotel man who recently announced that he would build his own hotel. II is understood unofficially that he was opposed to the hotel being built on the old St. Marks property. and this may have made him unpopular among the shareholders.
 No successor was elected to fIif the vacancy in the vice presidency. the bank now having one vice president instead of two. The present officers, all of whom have been reelected, are as follows: President, James M. Cur tin; vice president. Edward F. Linke: treasurer, John c. Loomis: assistant treasurer. Mercy Boren and Edwin R. Snelgrove.
 Directors were elected as follows: Charles G. Anderson. John A. An drews. Henry T. Bray, George A. Caldwell. Antoni Cieszynski, James M. Curtin, John E. Downes, Ernest T. Fromen, Bernard r. Gaffney, Jo- seph M. Halloran. NJ. Irving Jester, Charles W. Lines. F. F. Linke, J. c. Loomis. Pardon c. Hickey, John Skritulsky, Morris D. Sake and Henry P. Smith.
 New Britain National Bank.
 All directors of the New Britain National bank were reelected at the annual shareholders meeting held | this forenoon.
 The directors who were reelected | are as follows: A. J. Soper, E. N. ! Stanley, H. s. Walter. J. B. Minor, E. l H. Davison. F. S. Chamberlain. i George w. Traut. A. F. Corbin, E. A, | Moore. H. c. M. Thomson. Arthur G. | kimbaf. Geo. T. Kimball, Walter H | Hart, r. M.lHolmes. Paul K. Rogers |
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
WOMAN ANDLOvER
 DIE ON SCAFfOLD
Mrs. Thompson and Frederick Bly,
 waters Executed in England
s,.. .s!,,s..sssss. sss.. s.... TO GALL0WS
,s s bept,
 V I0nA. Remains steady to Ead-ws-. Protests Innocence and He Makes Frantic Effort to Clear Her by Confession.

London, Jan, a.-tBy the Associat- ed Press)--Mrs. Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters were executed today for the murder Of the woman's husband. Percy Thompson. on october { last.
 Bywaters was executed in Penton- vile prison at 0 o'clock. Mrs. Thomp- son was hanged a few minutes later in Holloway jail.
 Bywaters, who made an lith hour attempt to save Mrs. Thompson by confession" met his death calmly so far as reports indicated.
 Carried to ScaffOld
 Mrs. Thompson had to be carried to the scaffold. She collapsed last eve ming and was in the care of physicians throughout the night.
 Both the condemned met death with protestations of innocence. Bywaters maintained that Mrs. Thompson had had no part in the killing of her hus- band and insisted that he had slain Thompson in self defense. The wom- an, in her last interview with her family. assured them that she went to death with no guilt on her soul.
 Public Disapprovcd
 The executions took place without demonstrations on the part of the crowds that had gathered outside both jails. Women marched in a drizzling rain before the walls of Holloway jail carry placards inscribed If these are hanged. the judge and jury are also guilty of murder" and murder can- not abolish murder"
 The crowds gathered in the early hours of the morning aware that British customs allows only few of- ficials to witness executions, but | determined to get as close
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
OPINION DIVIDED ON
 PURCHASING LYCEUM ].
Chamber of Commerce Considers
 AdVisabiity Of City Buying It
FOR MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
Mayor Pa0ne~sa Not in Aceord With Project Because City Needs Money Tor Essentials - Objection E.- pressed By Other Citizens.

A movement which is being spon sered by The Chamber of commere, to recommend to the city Of New Britain the purchase of the Lyeenn theater on West Main street as municipal auditorium is meeting witf approval in some quarters and with much disapproyal in others. At q meeting held yesterday w. l.. Hatch and c. l.. Sheldon were elected as 6 committee to investigate. secure the desired information for the chamb her and consider the advisability of mak. ing such q purchase.
 Believes Auditorium Desirable
 Mir. Sheldon stated this morning that the need Of a municipal auditor ium has been felt in New Britain for some time. He has learned that many surrounding cities including Meriden and Springfield. Mass, have municipal auditoriums and still other cities have latge halls where gather ings can be held. but New Britain is without such accommodations Local societies. fraternal orders war organi- cations. etc.. are obliged to pay high rents to theaters in order to give con- certs, addresses and to hold meetings
 Mir. Hatch, chairman Of the com mittee, states this morning that ti> desired information will be secured by the committee within the next two weeks and report will then be made to the directors Of the Cham Der of Commerce who in turn wNi probably recommend the purchase of the theater to the city if the repor, of the committee is favorable.
 No Estimate of Cost
 Members of the committee could not state this morning what the cost of the theater would be but A. J. Sloper, secretary of the old Russwin Lyceum corporation stated that there s an agreement with the present Ly- ,eum owners which is good for five years that the city would have the fight to purchase the theater at the price of any bona fide offer by an outside concern.
 Mayor Pnonessa Opposed.
 Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa told g. representative of the Herald this morning that the city has great many other more needy things to 'pend moaey for than. a 5nunicipai auditorium. TIe believed that at present. with the Central Junior High chool auditorium, the Senior High chool auditorium and the Elihu Bur it as well as the Nathan Hale school | auditorium, the city was we'll sup lied with meeting places.
 J. c. LOomis Approves
 John c. Loomis, president of the hamber of Commerce and treasurer the Commercial Trust company aid that he thought it was a fine lea and especially inasmuch as the yceum surrounded with so much roperty which is owned by the city. e said that the building could be nlarged although he did not think is advisable at the present time. Leon A. sprague, president of the ew Britain Rotary club when told the idea stated that it was like
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
BACKS UP FRANCE.

Brussels Jan. 9. (By Associated Press) Theunis. formally announced to the chamber of deputies today the governments determination to stand beside France" in the oc- cupation of the Ruhr district. He re- gretted that the allies were moving without England but said that "neith- CT anger nor vengeance" actuatcd Belgium.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
MAKES CONFESSION.

Cleveland, Ohio. Jan. 9.-After be- ing questioned for hours. Fred Goet- ting. a suspect being held for inyes- tigation in connection with the mur- der Of Harry keim, 45, has made a full confession Of how he hacked Keim's body beyond recognition with an axe. the police announced last night. The suspect is said to have declared he killed Keim because the latter refused to pay him s20 for some raisin jack the suspect had sold him.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
FIND CORPSE FROZEN
Police Also Find Charles Wilbur. Con- fessed Slayer, Waiting for Them in His Shack.

Norwich, Jan. "A conference was
 held this noon by States Attorney Hadlai A. Bull of New London with county officers as to the question of presenting in superior court Charles Wilbur who shot and killed Frank Early at the Wilbur shack in a re- mote part of Salem Saturday night.
 Wilbur was placed in jail here last night by Deputy Sheriff George H. Stanton and Grand Juror Ernest L., Spencer of Salem who yesterday reached the Wilbur place after sew eral hours struggle in the snow drifts.
 Wilbur was found in the kitchen of the place with his shotgun on his knee and the axe handle which he claims Early threw at him on the floor close by. Upstairs was the body of Early, frozen. just as if had lain from the time Wilbur fired the con- ,ents of his gun at the man. Wilbur l made no resistance and was placed in | he sleigh and brought here and | ocked up.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
Law Believed to Prevent
 Debt Funding Settlement

Washington, Jan. 9.-Preliminary negotiations with the British com mission over the question of payment of the British war debt to the United States has convinced the administra- tion, White House spokesman de- clared today. that no settlement of the problem can be made under the terms of the law as it now exists.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
Former Supernumerary
 Fined $35O in New Haven

New Haven, Jan. 9.-James J. Me- Nulty a former supernumerary po- liceman who. with five others, 'Sas arrested on a bench warrant charg- ing assault upon working shopmen of the New Haven road today was fined $350 and costs in the superior court. The assault was on October :, when feeling against men who were filling places of striking shopmen was run ming high.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
British Fleet Is Now
 In Turkish Waters

Valetta, Malta, Jan. 9 (By the As- sociated Press)-The British warship concentration in Turkish waters is virtually completed. After landing the former sultan at Mecca, the battleship Ajax, will proceed to Constantinople. The destroyer Speak will leave Malta today for Chanak.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
NO REVENUE BILLS.

Washington, Jan. 9.--The house ways and means committee decided today that no bills affecting revenues would be reported at this session ex- cept those of a purely emergency nature or of direct assistance to the treasury in the administration of the fiscal affairs.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
MILITIA INSPECTOR NAMED

Hartford, Jan. 9.-Major l.. E. Evans. c. A. C., has been detailed to inspect the 192nd F. A. and Battery A. 1SSrd r. A., in orders from the office of the adiutant general. Mas ter Sergeant R. V. Popham service company 16sth infantry, is appointed second lieut.. of infantry.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
Mother and Babe Killed,
 ) Others Hurt in Crash

Washington, Jan. 9.-Mrs. John Baggott. of Alburton. Md, and her eighteen months old child, Hida were instantly killed and five other persons were injured when struck by a train at Monumental station, Md. near here early today.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
Cuno Voices Protest.

Berlin, Jan. g (By Associated Press .-"Force remains force what ever its guise."
 This declaration was made today by Wilhelm Cuno, the chancellor, in connection with the reported inten- ton of France to extend her military occupation into the Ruhr region of Germany The chancellor added that Germany would regard the applica- ton of arbitrary force as a breach of the Versailles peace treaty and as the use of might against defense less people,"
 Condemns French Action.
 France" continued Herr Cuno, lis trying to cloak her contemplated ac- tion with the appearance of justice in that she spreads sanctions and pledges which are supposed to have basis in the stipulations of the Yer sailIes treaty. Yet even as monstrous as this instrument is. 1t does not go so far as to permit the allies op- tional impingement upon German or wilful encroachment on her territory.
 As pledge to their demands under the treaty, or as security or separations, the allies are the Rhineland for a |
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
BANkREPT BY ILLNESS,

New Haven, Jan. 9.-Forest A. Frost. bookkeeper of Waterbury, owes money to 21 doctors. several pharma- cics and two hospitals. according 10 his bankruptcy petition filed today His debts are s5,070 with no assets.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
To Keen Informed.

Immediately after the separations commission had declared Germany in default on coal deliveries, Premier Poincare this afternoon entered into communication with Premier Musso- lini of Italy and Premier Theunis of Belgium. He will maintain contact with them throughout the action ar- ranged in the Ruhr.
 M. Poincare it is stated also will inform the British government as soon as the orders are given for the actual occupation.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
SEIyE NEAR FLOOD

Paris, Jan. 9.-The Seine which twice this winter has threatened to repeat the disastrous flood of 1910 is rising again and some alarm is felt unless the rains cease.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
ls HorsEs DESTROYED.

Mahony City, Pa. Jan. s.-Fire to- day destroyed 12 dwellings and the shirt factory of Storey and Hopes, with a total loss of s175,o00.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
Teutonic Offer for Anti-War Pledge Still Holds Good, Spokesman Says.

London, Jan 9 (By Associated Press) ss).-Reuter's Berlin correspond ent says that the German govern ment is believed to be preparing a formal protest to the signatory pow CTS of the Versailles treaty in regard to the proposed occupation of the Ruhr.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
March Ends at Essen.

London, Jan. 9, (By Associated Press) The present French move ment into the Ruhr involving Dues- seldorf will terminate at Essen, &C., cording to information received in British official circles from their own observers in the Rhineland. The British maintain they are still with out official knowledge of the French plans.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09

Berlin, Jan. 9.-Thirty- trains carrying French troops left Mayence yesterday with Essen as the destina- ton of the forces says an Essen tele- gram today. The arrival of heavy ar tillery and sappers is reported from the neighborhood of Neuss (three and one-half miles southwest of Duessel- dorf),
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Jan. 9.-Forecast for Ncw Britain and vicinity: Unsettled, rain this afternoon and tonight. Wednesday gem orally fair and colder; winds becoming strong northwest.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
aLIING N eERMrpa.

Representative Benjamin W. filling and Mrs. Alling left Saturday for q two weeks vacation in Bermuda.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-09

an anonymous telephone message that an attempt might be made to kidnap Addie May Hamilton, prospective witness in the investigation now un- der way of masked band depredations in Morehouse parish, several men stood guard today at the Hamilton home near Mer Rouge and later two soldiars were assigned to guard dutx in that setsioil.
 The anonymous telephone message was received at the headquarters Of department of justice agents directing the assembling of evidence in the in- quiry.
 Miss Hamilton had been generally expected to testify that certain More house parish men had some months ago forced her to leave the parish.
 Daniel On Stand.
 Bastrop, Jan. 9. (By Associated Press)-J. l.. Daniel. father of Watt Daniel, hooded band victim, testified at the opening of the hearing today into the hooded bands depredations 1 in Warehouse parish that he had learned subsequent to the Kidnapping 1 of his son and Thomas Richards, whose mutilated bodies recently were | found in Lake La Fourche, four Mer Rouge citizens had been warned they | would have to leave the community l or they would be killed"
 Accuse Klan Leader.
 Daniel said the information was given him by Joe Davenport, anoth- ar Cik | Daniel said, told him he had receiv- ed such word over the telephone.
 Daniel said Davenport declared he lad been told by Captain Skipwith" hat the men would have to get tway." Captain J. K. Skipwith of Bastrop s the exalted cyclops of the Ku Klux <lan organization in Morehouse par sh.
 Appeals as a Mason
 Daniel was recalled to the stand at he opening of the hearing today. The witness said that previous to the , he went to Dr. McKoin md appealed to him ''as fellow Ma on" to stop what he believed was !. dan action. ''Dr. McKoin said to me that he q would do all he could, but he was not kansman," declared the witness. . Following this talk, received mo- Ices written on a typewriter to ,hange up They were unsigned and 'ritten on yellow paper"
 Now, did anything else occur that Id you to believe the klan was ac- ve in the community" he was asked.
 Shooting Cases
 "Yes, prior to an attempt on Dr. IcKoins life, there was an effort to \ idnap Addie May Hamilton" Where were you the night Dr. Me- oin's automobile was shot into?" T was home.''
 Where was Watt?"
 "He was at my home"
 "Wfiere was Tom Richards?" He was there also, we were all aying cards. poker"
 Was it an open poker game, it ing openly understood that the boys tb uld always find a game at your he use at night?" sn That's right most anytime" da You are sure you did not leave bri UT house that night?" lin, "Yes. on that night we played al- sta ost all night" lins ''When did you first hear you were Ibri spected of shooting at Dr. Me ten in 2" I Not until l was held up on the do strop road" lis Did you make any inquiry or try Bu ferret out who shot at McKoin?" vol
 Minded Own Business visi No, 1 always had a hard time of naging my own business without stal ddling in others affairs" wh,
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
Prefer Jail to Job
 Paying $50 a Month

Quebec. aJn. 9-Fifteen able bodied men sentenced to a month apiece in jail, for va grancy, bemoaned their lack Of employment. An employer for a lumber camp offered to hire them at $50 month each.
 Well take jail." said the 15 men.
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Condemns French Action.

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Evening star., 1923-10-04
1900 DEFIANT SALOONS
FACE CLOSING DRIVE
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the proprietors are preparing for ;
legal battle.
CHECK UP PROBABLE. .

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October A.
The next step in the joint federal
state campaign to deliver the knock
out blow to the rum traffic in Phila-
application Of the paddock law.
The next few days probably will be
devoted by agents of the Department
of Justice and state troopers to a
check-up Of saloons served with the
the authorities. will follow action in
the courts against recalcftrants.
whose barrooms will be closed by In
junction and the saloon keepers them
selves probably prosecuted on con-
AS il to show that his warning. I'VE
mean business" was, to. be taken
literally, Gov. Pinchot made per-
sonal tour Of the downtown saloons
last night. After making mental note
Of the more notorious places in the
Market street section and looking in
on a score more places. the governor
concluded his inspection with the OBJ
servation that conditions are dis
grace" Shouldering his way through
eral we'll known saloons and cafes in
the vicinity Of 18th and Market
streets, and obtained valuable in
formation. The first stop was at the
teneI1dn Sdlcp ASSu nhu IlDeTt
streets where the governor pushed
open the swinging doors and entered
the bar. Men were lined up four deep
receiving drinks, with apparent dis
regard Of the closing order which had
been issued the night before. About
fifteen mel In the uniform of sailors
were in the crowd and a number OF
persons. unquestionably intoxicated,
were arguing In one corner.
The saloon men have been advised
by the Philadelphia Retail Dealers
Association to keep their places open.
James Pearson. the associations pres
ident, today said:
"The association will fight this pro-
cedure to the limit. Just what steps
we will take will not be decided until
our executive committee meets. A
meeting has been called for today.
But there is no doubt the committee
will decide to fight tooth and nail on
behalf of the associations members.
We are prepared to go into court and
make a test of the matter"
George Coles, United States district
attorney, when asked what steps he
would take to assist the Department
of Justice agents and state police,
said:
II am awaiting instructions from
Washington. You may depend how
ever, that the Attorney General
means business and that he intends
20 push tho matter to tho limit.