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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28

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Dublin, April 2S. - (By Associated
Press. )-Eamon De valera's state
ment of the conditions of which the
Irish republicans are willing to no.
gotiate peace sheds little new light
on the political situation in the opin-
ion Of Free State government circles,
although it does contain definite or
der suspending hostilties as evidence
of the irreeulars' good will"
six Definite ProposaIs.
De Va.era's proclamation contains
six proposals which are generally re-
garded as embodying the points of his
old position. He asserts that the Irish
people constitute ''the ultimate court
of appeal for deciding DISPUTED oues-
tions of national cxpediency and mol
icv" and declares in substance that
persons holding republican PRINCIPLES
should not be excluded from the
rouncils of the government
Nav Refer Tn Oath.
This nosit;on act forth IN article
four is taken in some o,,arters as
expressing the desire that the oath
Of alleeiance nrescribed bv tho treaty
WITH Great britain may no waived
rho article asserts that "no c,ass of
individuals Who s,,hscrihe 70 tbe nr;n-
cinIes of right ordar ,pd cood cit;zen-
shin contained IN the nrool,motion
can be iustIv exc,,ded NV anv m.
lit,caI oatb tast or ether da,ico iron,
a nroner share and inf,uence in de-
termininp national nolicv mr. from, the
co,nc,,s and auert ~ ~ 10
lion .
E,rae.do,,, or Ex,.oss;,,
Apotber of tho stinuIations ;s tha+
"freedom to eynress Nautical mr. ero-
manic oniniops or TO advocate noIiti-
caj ar economic nropro,ns freedom to
assemble in n,,blic meetings and free
dom to mess right Of citizenshin
ona 81 oan,,runi+v no,,st ,ot no ,hro-
r.ted.
commept;np on tbe exclamation
tho ,rroa,,,an.s ronrnal sa,.s today.
Don't Take 1t Seriously,
.u,r.,,,.,,, y i aify;cuIt ~ see .rv-
.,,nr l., ~ h,,t .rotber raneuver do
..,.ea ~ ovtort tar,,,s Witch II l.
a,ea.,,. ;r,,o,sill. fo. tho oo,arnment
- aoooaa - ~ altarnativelv ~ nro-
cure a breathing space for a reorgan-
ization Of the forces that have been
engaged in the attack upon the ma
tion. If 1t is something better than
that De Valera can easily make IT
clear by leaving the issue to the ut
timate court of appeal and immedl-
ately abandoning the weapons ne mas
been employing for the Intimidation
and destruction of that court
Objects To Its Uncertainty
The Irish Times regrets that he
Valera fails to realize the necessity
TOR direct language. The newspaper
says the proclamation may be inter-
preted to mean that the republican
leader accepts the Free State or that
he continues to reject it. The Times
also asserts that Dc Valera claims the
right to sit in the national parliament
even while refusing to take the oath
of oIIeriance TO the national COnStltu-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28
THE WEATHER

Hartford. April 2S.-Eorccast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Showers tonight and probably
sunday morning, followed by
fair sunday afternoon; not
much change in temperature;
southerly winds shifting to
westerly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28
DEvALERA'S OFF,
IS PLAY FOR III
This Is Belief Of Freev S--g !.
nal, in Comm 5Ss
PLAN SHEDS NO Nhn LIGHT
NOT A CHANCE OF
ACCEPTING TERMS.

Dublin, April 2s.--(By Asso-
ciated Press. )---Enmon De Vail
era's proposals for peace stand
no chance OF acceptance until
he explains his terms more
clearly. according to the con-
sensus of opinion expressed to-
day in Dublin's political cir
cles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28
STATE TAN ON GASOLINE.

Charleston, s. c., April 2S.--A state
tax of two cents a gallon on gasoline
TO he collected on wholesale dealings
is provided for in bill passed last
night by both branches OF the legis~
laturC.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28
BURGLARS MAKE HAUL.

shelton. April 2S.--Burgiars who
entered the post Office here last night
through rear window took $50
worth of one cent stamps and small
change, the police were advised to-
day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28
Written Accusation by
Court Charges PurnelI
With Enticing Women
Under Guise of Religion
John and Margaret HanselI
Awarded Pay for Services
While Members of Cult
Certain Lax Morals Exist
ed.

Grand Rapids, Mich, April 2s.--
The House of David colony and Ben
iamin and Mary Purnell, its leaders.
were characterized as frauds in
written decision filed by Judge John
4. Safer today. The opinion awards
compensation to John and Margaret
Hansel for their services while mem
bers of the colony.
Violael Women's Faith
Benjamin Purnell has taught his
religious creed so as to cause some of
the female members of the colony to
submit themselves to him." the
judges decision read. "In the name of
religion he persistently has betrayed
a considerable number of credulous
and trusting young girls and women.
Because of the secrecy enjoined by
him on his victims knowledge of his
relations with them did not extend to
the members of the society excepting
relatively small number"
Low Moral Tone
Whether the evidence Of the plain
tiffs or that of the defendants be con-
sidered alone "a low moral tone"
existed in the colony and had gone
unpunished and in almost all cases
unrebuked the judges decision declar-
ed. The judge said he was certain
from the testimony that not only petty
thefts but immoral practices had
been carried out
Tried to Deceive Public
The judge declared STEADY efforts
have been made to deceive public
officials and stifie Investigations
whenever such investigations were
threatened or undertaken and that
efforts have been made to besmireh
seceders from the colony and those
designed at scorpions. In political
matters the members of the colony
voted solidiy foi the persoiie lesigna5-
ed by Benjamin, the court continued.
Not only the elder Hansells but
their three children as well were
granted compensation for labor per-
formed at behest of Purnel under
the courts ruling.
Attorneys We're ordered to compute
the amounts with interest at per
cent, deducting the 500 received by
Hansell when he was elected from the
colony. The court declared Hansells
claim for SS0,000 was excessive The
amounts allowed total about S11, 1000
Interest computed at 5 per cent will
bring the total to approximately
$4,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28

Lansing, Mich, April 2S.-The last
hope of the House of David colony Of
Benton Harbor to prevent the state
from taking steps to bring about its
dissolution has been dissipated. The
Michigan supreme court in an opinion
last night denied the appeal of the
colony to dismiss the proceedings.
AS a result Circuit Judge Leland
Carr will set a date when the colony
must file an answer to charges of
fraud, deceit and immortality prefer
red by the state. Following the filing
of the answer hearings will be held at
which the colony must show cause
why it should not be dsbanded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28

Rye, Eng, April IS, tBy Asso-
ciated Press) The first three pairs
of American amateur golfers who
went out against the experts Of the
Oxford and Cambridge Golfng So
ciety in the two ball foursomes this
afternoon were victorious.
Jess Sweetser and Francis Ouimet
defeated r. Fl. DeMontmorency and
Cyril Tolley, and l.
Robert A. Gardner and NJ. r. Mars
ton defeated Rogert Wethered and
Bernard Darwin 2 up.
S. Dawson Herrin and Harrison r.
Johnston defeated 2. W. f. Holder
ness and A. ]. Evans I up.
DR.. o. +. Willing and Fred Wright
Jr., also won their matches defeating
ID. l.. Lindale and I. F. Storey up
and to play.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-28
HOUSE OFDA WD COLONYLS
BRANDED W77HLEADERSAS
RAUDBYMlCHIGANJUDGE
AMERICAN GOLFERS in
WONDERFUL COMEBACK
Lose This Morning, But This
Afternoon Even Up With
British Players

Rye. April IS, tBy Associated
Press) The American amateur golf
team, after losing four out of the
six four-bal matches played this
morning, made fighting comeback
this afternoon and took four of the
six two ball foursomes from the crack
players of the oxford and Cambridge
Golfng society. Thus the score for
the days play ended all square.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
GREAT INDUSTRIAL
ACTIVITY REVEALED
Commerce Department Reports
Show Iron and Steel Business
Especially Good.

Recent figures on February business
received by the department Of Com
merce indicate g continuation OF the
great activity In industry, especially
in iron and steel. Unified orders of
the United States Steel Corporation
increased to 7,2s3,ses tons, the high
est since January, 1921 Locomotive
shipments were slightly less than in
January, but untitled orders reached
new high record at 2,220, equal to
ten months output at the January
rate of shipment. The value Of build :
ing contracts awarded in February
was 10 per cent higher than in Janu-
ary and 3$ per cent greater than in
February, 1921.
In Europe the Ruhr situation con-
tlnues to be the dominant factor.
Prices were declared TO be rising. dis
organizing markets; stocks of some
raw materials were falling short. but
ADVERSE exchange conditions pre-
GUIDED heavy purchases abroad.
Notwithstanding the reduction of
German government expenditures by
the cessation Of reparation payments
lnnatlon is proceeding at remark
aole rate, the department said The
french parliament has sought to bal
ance the budget by the issue Of treas
TRY nllls to cover the deficit.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
BY STUART r. WEST.
Special Dispatch to The STAR.

Special Dispatch to The STAR.
NEW YORK, March 1T.--Tn no week
SO far have business conditions been
shown In q more favorable light than
they have this week. With output
strained to the limit in important
lines like iron and steel textiles and
building materials, II Is still not suf-
ffctent to keep pace with demands
Consequently, prices are rising and
have reached a level where 1t can be
said that real prosperity in Il mod
crate degree has returned to many
manufacturing companies. to most re-
tail and distributing companies and
are IN 81 fair way to be restored in
the mining field.
AS was the case q week ago. how
ever the main question in Wall
streets mind is whether or not this
business recovery has been ade-
Quately measured by the great rise
IN stock prices during the last tWelve
months. Upon this, point the evil
dence furnished III the weeks opera
Iions are conflicting.
individual stocks Advance.
The principal moves among indi-
yidual stocks have been on the side
Vt the advance. This might reason
s.bly be taken 10 mean that the line
of less resistance has lain on this
side, but. on the other hand, taking
the majority ~ the share list as
compared with week ago, the
changes are slight and in many
instances have resulted III decline
In other words, while attention has
been focused upon score or so of
stocks which have peen bid up al
time, more ct less spectacularly. the
general body or the market has not
responded.
Experienced observers would con-
strue this in different ways. Some
would say that Il few selected issues
We're being advanced and the general
market given an appearance OF buoy
aAncy st intervals in order to conceal
important selling. Others would say
shat the inactivity OF the larger part
of the list. while Il relatively few
stocks were absorbing interest. simply
Iaeant that there was ne widespread
public speculation, and that profess
siunals, with the market TO them
selves, We're doing what they usually
do under such Circum mstanc-s. namely,
taking up one set OF stocks at &
time.
Whiohever Is thc true Interpretation,
end OF the week lost its cHuherance,
became considerably less active and
ceased to be responsive even TO the
best Of trade news.
New Issues Fall On.
In the Investment market conditions
remain essentially the same as they
nava t,r the last month, with the one
important exception. that fotat!ons OF
Evening star., 1923-03-17
WHEAT PRICES HIGHER
DURING PRESENT WEEK
European Demand Has Raised
Value of All Grains in Mar
ketS in United States
Sy tle Associated Press.

ny IEe a7srClatsu ETfSk
CHICAGO, March s.-European de-
mand for wheat in the past few days
tended to lift the value Of all grains
here, with g. result that prices aver
age higher than q week ago. The
wheat market for the greater part of
the week moved within narrow lin
its, the May delivery having Il range
Of 1.1S2. u III, with the bulk OF
trading between 1.l9 ana 10. Com
pared with a week ago, wheat prices
this morning showed a net gain of
IN to 134, corn was % to 4as
higher, oats were up 1saA to "a, and
provisions ranged from cents de-
cline to 81 cents advance.
Within the week there has eeen
considerable demand from across the
Atlantic for cash wheat, with prob
ably five million bushels North Amer
team taken in ali positions. Most OF thas
was reported as coming from Canada.
The continent bought the bulk OF thls
grain and large part or II; whlcn is
now on ocean passage, has been
placed. Stocks OF wheat herr, 1t was
said. are small and not large enough
to care for any increased amount or
hedging business.
Reserve supplies Of European coun-
tries We're said to have been greatly
diminished and the sudden demand
from there is not causing amy great
surprise.
Liberal rains or SHOWS fell over sec
tfons of the winter wheat territory
the past week, with some of the dry
sections in Kansas getting ID little,
hut not sufficient to affect the market
70 any great extent.
Corn and oats have been rather dull
Of late. Selling orders Of corn were
brought out on the hedges. while ag-
gresstve buying on resting orders
came to light on the brakes. Cars
have been reported scarce at the in
terror points. making receipts light.
A material decrease in stocks of
lard here, coupled with a strong Eu-
ropean demand, gave firmness to pro-
visions.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
ARE BEST TO DATE
Old-Time Prosperity Stage Reached in
Many Lines-Ho,U Far Aduance Has
Been Discounted Puzzles Wall Street.

new securities are not as numerous as
they were. Possibly this may mean
that distributing houses have begun to
take note OF the fact that the invest
ment demand Is by no means rs robust
as 1t was, and that there is danger. un-
less the output OF news" is restricted,
| of the market becoming congested.
Money rates have not changed, but
the banks are more cautious than they
were even week ago about how they
put out funds on long-term contracts
at present quotations. Herein is re-
fiected a feeling that the money market
Will show later on more than 1t has as
yet the increase In credit requirements
due to the hg commercial production
and the much higher price levels for
commodities and securities.
Sterling Exchange Gets Down.
Completing of British payments on
the first installments of the American
war debt has naturally led to some
let-down IN sterling exchange, for
the Immediate incentive from the
British standpoint to have sterling
as near as possible to parity with
the dollar is over. A small improve
ment has taken place in French ex-
change, probably due to uneasiness on
the part Of a large short interest lest
negotiations should be suddenly ini-
tiated for u settlement in the Ruhr
The latest advices regarding French
business and financial conditions are
not at ali bright The cost of living
is constantly increasing. and French
manufacturers, on account of the low
ness OF the franc. are unable to pro-
cure abroad proper supplies of raw
materials. With all the pressure di-
reGted against Germany. the Ruhr
policy 50 far has been a failure.
Deliveries of Ruhr coke and coal
to France and Belgium have amount
ed to only 1000 tons IL day and
France has had to turn to England
and Czechoslovakia and pay extrava-
giant prices for what Is still totally
insufficient supply. In the meantime
the French budget deficiency is to
be met, not by increased taxation,
but by further issues Of French
treasury bills. which will almost in
eVitably bring fresh imitation.
Position of Mark Improves.
The two notable features Of Ger
many's financial position are. first.
that the floating government debt
keeps piling up. despite the suspen-
sion of reparations payments, and
second, that the Reichsbank has 90
far been successful In its efforts to
stabilize the mark in face of the con-
tinued huge output Of new paper
money. During the last month note
circulation has risen nearly 1900
100000 marks. yet. with no help other
than $50,o00.000 gold loan, the
Reichsbank, with it's supporting meas
ures, has been able TO make the dol
lar in Germany worth 21,000 marks
now, whereas In the middle of Febru-
ary Il was worth $4,000.
tCopyr.xht lpoa !
Evening star., 1923-03-17

The veddas, now an almost ex-
ainct race of Ceylon, have two re-
Ynarkable characteristics. None OF
then, has been known to laugh, and
EhsY 6eem unable to tell q lie.
Evening star., 1923-03-17
DIVIDENDS.

Record able
Suucners and DroVers' Bank,
o., go. Mar. 90 April 1
Chicago City Rwy.. O., IL 60 Mar. "a Mar. 81
City Investing. q, ~ pfd.. Mar; 2s April
hSHsSfHp Hs4srsiI Gas as Hxh. Co.. a" p 80 apr, %
er.snTich .sf Bank, SO: Mar: Il April April
General Rwy. Signal Co., q,
cep.1sI 1sII PPifepioeans Co.. - Apr,
General ii F,teprooans Co., : q.,a m 90 ~ 49,, :.
,sl.ss eEssS cs.1 1 e., ssTTsE: e e aP5ii sS5i
Importers and Traders Bank,
LAWYERS Mortgage o., o., .,
bnpton d: Soc 4. Mar. aas, 20 % April f . :
81 l a. SOC 81 81 APF aPFi
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'ifass'fsi.0 isg pfd. w.. t.'.Mar. 81 April IA
a., si.5o on So pfd. Mar. 2s April 1e
a., So on SO pfd. .... Mar 2e April 1e
er Co, O., 1ngs........M Mar 22 Mar. 81
Pond Creek Coal Co, liq., s10.-- April
Peoples Gas. Light and Coke
si.75 ................. ... ~ April IA May /
si.75 1no y par com. on -, :" April "A May
$3.50 pfd. ....:,.....:.:: ~ : - April 4 May !
Ridge Ave. Pass. Rwy., O., So Mar 20 April
IFS pfd. 49, -, Mar "a April 2
a., Sc pfd Mar. 20 April 2
Torrinoton Co, a., 2heo..Mar. 20 April 2
Turman Oil, monthly, I o.. Mar. 81 April 20
oo Soc i. ee. ~ Mar. "a April 10
Did (Dec. quarter). Mar. 81 April 2
pfd. March quarterl -: Mar. 27 April 2
%. q. Industrial Alcohol, g.
1E% pfd. Mar. 81 April 16
West India Elec. Co.. O.,
1nSe ................. Mar. - April =
The producers news., 1923-05-18
SEVENTH and EIGHTH
GRADE EXAMINATION

9TH and 8th grade examinations Will
be held on Thursday and Friday, May
oath, and 25th, at Homestead, Medi-
icine Lake, Reserve, Antelope, Plen-
tywOod Redstone, Outlook, Westby,
Dooley and Dagmar.
The order in which the different
subjects are to be written is as follows
First Day-9:00 Civics, 1915 Re
. cess, 1890 History, 1900 Intermission
1870 Grammar, 300 Recess, 3:15
Reading, AIS Close.
Second Day-9:OO Arithmetic, II 200
Recess, 11:15 Spelling, 1900 Intermis-
sion, 1870 Physiology, Agriculture,
2:3O Geography, 400 Close.
A pupil should be eligible to write
at any regular examination upon such
subject or subjects as he is shown, by
the written statement of his principal
or teacher, to have completed in q
satisfactory manner; provided 8A
subjects are not taken out of their
regular order as prescribed by the
State Course of Study He shall be
allowed credits in all subjects in which
he makes a grade of at least rs per
cent, geography and physiology in
exception of geography and physiolo-
gy (if these have been previously
passed. are taken at any one exam
nation, the candidate shall be allowed
credit in all subjects in which he
makes 65 per cent and over, provided
that he has a total of 750 credits in
all above mentioned subjects and writ
ing, including the credits previously
obtained in geography and phsiology;
and provided further that having a
total of 750 credits, he may be passed
with 60 per cent in two subjects, ex-
cept in arithmetic and grammar, when
in the Judgment of the Examining
Board, such action serves the best in
terests of the pupil If his total num-
Der of credits is less than 75O, he shall
be required to write at a subsequent
regular examination upon all subjects
in which he has received less than rs
per cent.
AD papers will be examined by the
Examining Board and papers kept on
file in the Office of the county super
intendent for one year. Each paper
must have the judgment of at least
two members of the Board.
The examining. board can hold ex-
animation at one, two, or three places
in each county. Each place chosen
must be in charge of the examiner;
provided that the Board may arrange
in remote districts for the conducting
of the examination by such represen-
tatives as the Board may appoint.
The examiner will exact the strict
est integrity in the examination. IN
less extremely necessary, the candi-
date should not leave the room when
writing any subject. Any evidence of
dishonesty on the part of the candi-
date viii reject the candidates papers
from consideration. and the candidate
will be dismissed from the room.
The examiner shall not open the en-
velopes containing the questions in
any subject until the day and hour of
The producers news., 1923-05-18
PLENTYWOOD WINS
FIRST GAME OF BALL
CONTINUED from Page One)

to the opposing pitcher Gullickson
hit in to a double Gullickson was un-
able to run out his try and was re-
placed by Helm, Amundsen going to
left.
Third Inning, Radville-The first
man was set down on strikes. A sin
gle followed by a force at second
made two down. The following man
was given a life on an infield error,
the next walked. With the bases full,
Wirtzenberger catching in place of
Ferris, who is laid up with a bum
knee, gathered in a weak roller in
front of the plate for a force out at
home. Plentywood-Legge was again
out on a called third strike, the ball
seemed to be wide and high, Reuter-
walked, Hub took two bases on a wild
throw of his roller to second. Ben
shof struck out. Grubbs doubled to
center and took third when the fielder
kicked the ball. Reuter- and Hub scOr-
ing. Helm struck out.
Fourth Inning, Radville-The first
was a strike out. Lefty issued his
first pass and the reciptant was out
trying t o steal. Another strike out
IL v
and Amundsen were set down in or
der
Fifth Inning, Radville- Radville
went down in order. Plentywood-
Legge, Hub and Reuter- went out in
order.
Sixth Inning, Radville-The first
batter grounded to Kringen. House
busted one to left and was held to a
single by fast fielding on Amundsen's
part, the next two were away in order
Plentywood-B BenShoof grounded to
short, Grubbs singled to left and was
advanced to third on Helms sacrifice.
King was set down by fast one in
the Stats, Reuter- running for him.
Kringen singled scoring Grubbs. With
but two strikes Amundsen was called
out when the Jumps lost count.
Seventh Inning, Radville-Radville
went out in order on infeld balls.
PlentywoOd-Legg grounded to Sc
cOnd, Reuter- struck out, Hub singled
to right and stole second. Benshoof
grounded to the pitcher.
Eighth Inning, Radville-The first
was a strike out, the next man got on
by beating out a slow roller to Grubbs.
King dragged down a pop up and
with a double play in sight threw wild
to first Amundsen took the next for
the third out. Plentywood-Plenty-
wood went out in order.
Ninth Inning, Radville- Radville
Anundsen went into the box for Plen-
tywood and things started to COM
mence. The first killing was made
Benshoof to Helm. Two singles put
runners on first and second. The man
on second was forced at third and
with double play UP a low throw
got thru to Helm, A walk filled the
bases and a hit scored two. About this
time the Radville runners became so
confused two of them trying to hold
down second at the same time with
the result that the game was soon
over.
Score-4-2.
The producers news., 1923-05-18

the examination for the subject, and
then in the presence of the candidates.
The examining Boards are authoIiz-
ed to recognize state eighth grade
certificates from other states.
EMMA CRONE
Co. Supt. of Schools.