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New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Hope Held Out

Toulon, France, Dec. 24.-The avia- ton authorities here are hopful that the DiXmude will soon be located, but are concerned over the lack of news from the dirigibe, which is believed to be drifting over the coast of Tunis or the Gulf Of Gabos. The French are receiving the cooperation of the British authorities at Malta and the Italians in Sardinia and on the main- land.
 There appeared this morning to be some hope of saving the DiSmude, which with fifty officers and men aboard has been drifting helplessly for three days over the Gulf Of Gabes on the north coast of Africa and over the interior of Tilnis.
 News Is Sparse
 Although news received tn Paris has been sparse, ihc latest advices said that tho greot airship had drift cd well inland and. taking north westerly direction was lowering ia the vicinity of Teoum fatahouine. 30 miles south of Medlnin.
 Military authorities at foum Tata- houine were reported to have pre- pared fair landing place. in case the ship was able to descend Automo- bile headlights were set to mark out the spot through the night \ strong force Of troops was also present.
 The Italian authorities in Tripoli have instructed all military posts to maintain a close watch for the Dix nude and to take all necessary steps to aid her should help be necessary.
 British officials at Malta have warned naval units in the Mediter- ranean to keep m extra lookout by day and searchlights playing by night
 Gasoline Runs Low
 Successfully accomplishing a three day flight from Cuers-Pierrefeu to In- salah. southern Algeria, tho Dixmude last Friday afternoon headed east ward for Tunis. Her gasoline supply ran low and it was necessary to put her out one Of her six motors. She then began to drift, sending out dis tress signals that put in motion all French naval units within call and all garrisons in the Tunis district.
 Last September. the Dixmude es- tablished n worlds record duration flight fo 4,5o0 miles. She was en- deavoring to break this record when trouble overlook her.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
COMPUTATIONS AND
 PARDONS GIVEN Il President Coolidge Frees, Among
 Others, Two Negroes ONE WAS LIFE PRISONER
Fines Remitted and Sentences Cut Down in Other Cases uf Federal Offenders by Action of Executive Today.

Washington, Dec. 24.--Christmas pardons and communications for i men serving terms in federal penitentiar- ies were announced today by Presi- dent Coolidge.
 A sentence of two years al Atlanta
 charge Of altering an obligation 1t the United States was commuted for Joseph Digangi, who will be transferred to the St. Eliza beth's hos pital here for physical and mental treatment.
 The unpaid portion Of the fine of Louis Grimstad, who was convicted at Unga, Alaska, of assault and battery and sentenced last July to imprison- ment for six months and to pay a fine of $500 was remitted. He had served his jail term but was being held for non- payment of the fine.
 The sentence oi Peter k. Cefalu, undergoing a sentence of nine months in the county jail at Atlanta, Ga, for violation of the prohibition law was commuted because Of his phyhical condition.
 John r. Petras, serving q term of five years in the District Of Columbia reformatory for forgery, had his sen tence cut to four year. He had been in jail more than a year awaiting the de- cision of the court of appeals before he began his five year sentence.
 Two Negroes Freed
 Christnfas pardons were granted to- day by President Coolidge to Alvin E. White. held in Leavenworth prison and to Willis Swonord, Q prisoner at Atlanta, Both arc negroes.
 White was serving a five year sen tence for having forged a pay cheek while employed in The navy depart ment.
 The release Of Swofford, life timer was regarded at the department of justice through which recommenda- ton was made, as one of the most meritorions pardons granted in recent years. Swofford was sentenced on Il murder charge committed in the ln- dian territory 2i years ago. Depart ment records disclosed that the pris- oner. then a boy. went to the defense of his sister who was being beaten by her stepfathcr The estepfather made the youth the object of hts wrath and received a bullet from pistol in the hands Of Swofford.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Gets 30 Days and Fine
 Of SIOO as a Present

Stamford. Dec. 24.-1n spite of Christmas plea for lenisncy on the part of his counsel. Ole Peterson was fined S4e9 and sentenced 10 30 days in Jail in the police court today on a charge Of violating the liquor IaN. He furnished s1.egD bonds and ap- pealed the case.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Poor Zbyszko, He Says His
 Wife Abuses Him Awfully

Biddeford. Maine. Dec. 24-Wladek Zbyszko. the wrestler. is asking for a divorce. He charges that his wife. Amelia has subjected him to cruel and abusive treatment. The case is on the trial list for the January term Of thn York county supreme court. Mrs. Zbyszko is little over five feet in height and Of slight build.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Sues for S10,000 Almost
 N Year After His Accident

Bridgeport. Dec. 2i.--Natbsn Stein- berg of Stamford. one day less than one year. after the accident. brings suit in superior court today against tho Hartley Operating Co. owners of tho Stamford theater for sIa.000. The plaintiff claims he fractured his left foot falling down stairway which was improperly lighted.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
COUNTESS RELEASED
Ircc state Golefnmcnt Iiberates 6corganna Markic,icz-3,isi other Prisoners Arc IfeleasfsI.

By The Associated Press.
 Dublin. Dec. 24.-The Free State government today announced the re- lease of Countess Cieofganna Markie- ticz, one of the leading woman re- publicans. who was arrested here November %.
 The government also announced that between December i and Deccma ber 23 political prisoners to the mum Der Of 5.4S1 had been liberated.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
National Bank Declares
 Extra One P. C. Dividend

A meeting of the board Of direc- tors of the New Britain National bank was held at noon today and tho regu- lar sen -annusi dividend of five per cent was declared with an additional one per cent.
 Tho declaring of dividend was the principal item Of business before the hoard at this mornings session. mem bers of the board said today. tho routine nature.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
SCORE OF MEN HIRr.

Cincinnati. O., Dec. 24.--A score of men were hurt today when a work train in which they were riding was sidewiped by a ditch digging engine ia Inc Nest sharon yards Of the Big Four railroad near Sharonviile, Ohio, today.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
HUSBAND LOSES SHARE OF
 ESTATE IF HE WEEDS AGAIN
Inheritance Of Emil c. kaIiI to shrink Two.IIiirtls in Case
 He Takes Another Wife,

The will Of Barbara Eahl was filed this afternoon in probate court The property represented in the estate is left 10 her husband. Emil C. Kaht for life use. to he divided equally among children and grandchildren upon his death: provided. however. that in the event Of his marriage he shall receive only onc-third. tho re- mainder to be divided among the chil- dren and grandchildren.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
HELD As AITn IniEr

Bridgepori. Dec. 24.-Bcniainin Thalrose of NewYork city. held in de- tention here for the past tAo weeks for having an alleged stolen automo- 'bile in his possession. waived exami- ration in city court today and was hound over in bonds of s2.5e0 for the superior court. State police made the arrest The ear was fdentified as fhs property Of Florence l. Croner Of Nts York.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
DIXMUDE WAS BUILT ID BOMB NEW YORK Dirieible Adrift Three Days May
 Yet Be Saved FIFTY PERSONS ON BOARD
British and Italians Co-Operating in Effort to Locate Big Air Craft Which Has Been Aloft For Three. Days.

Mitchell Field, N. r., Dec. 24.-The French dirigible Dixmude, now drift ing helplessly over the north African coast was built at Friederichshafen, Germany, during the war for the pur- pose of bombing New York Major William N. Hensley commander of the air station here said today.
 The ship had been almIst com pleted and her crew was being as- sembled when the armistice was signed. Major Hensley said. The dirigible then was known as the L-72. By terms of the armistic, the dirigi- hle later was turned over to the French army and was renamed the DiXmnde.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Tpy ASKS NEw THAI

Atlanta. Dee. 24.-Motion for 8 new trial for Philip F. Fox. Ku Klux Kisn publicity man. convicted Of murder for the staying of V. s. coburn. his attorney and sentenced to life impris- onment was filed by his counsel today.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
SAN FRANCIsCo GROWS.

san Francisco. Dec. 24-The popu- lation of San Francisco within its limits is 57s.5sT. m in- crease of 5Ii7t over the federal e nsus estimate of 1920. according 10 A survey just completed by the Sau Francisco Examiner.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
DIES SUPREMELY SURE
 OF HAPPY HEREAFTER
Helen '4'1 s,eis ,,aasq a,ss 3ansl InVaiiu, Su0O
 Be Buried With He,.,,

Camden, \. J.. Dee. 24.--The Christmas season brerght to 13 year old Helen Hamilton the gift she most desired, the one for which she had prayed--death. Backed for months by almost intolerable pain, due to q runtured heart-the result of Q child ish prank eight years ago-the heroic little girl died yesterday with her mothers arms about her and secure in the belief that she would find a painless, perfect happiness in the world beyond Clasped tightly to her breast was her fayorite doll which she asked be buried with her. Her last words were a prayer for death. Jesus, take me. Take me, Jesus" she said.
 Her pale lips had prayer that she might live until her birthday. Novem- Der %. She had hoped 10 die that day. When If passed she appeared to rally, but soon afterward passed into a lethargy from which she rarely was aroused. The climax Of her suffering came Saturday morning and twelve hours later she told her mother, Mrs. Emma Hamilton. a widow. that she kuew the end was near Take me in your lap, mother" she said "T know this is the end | know that in n few minutes wiii die. l want to feel your arms around me. l want 10 be held close before go."
 Then" said Mrs. Hamilton, Her dear thin arms came around my neck. Three times she kissed me. Never have I known anything so sweet. So terrible as those kisses, can never forget them.
 "A few minutes later | saw her lips move and leaned over to hear dear. dear Jesus she was saying. T am suffering so much. Please take me" Then her hands stiffened There came swift. short convulsion and she was gone"
 Little Tielen's case attracted nation wide attention, when 1t became known that she faced death with such fortitude and in poverty A substan- tial fund was raised for her and gifts of all descriptions were sent her from many parts of the country.
 She will be buried Wednesday with her doll and ia a white satin dress and white shoes as she had requested.
 No one had known better than Helen that it was nearly over With lips that she twisted into smile, she had contided to her mother her last wishes. that the Rev James Lord. a Methodist minister who had been a frequent visitor. have charge Of her funeral. and that her coffin bear this
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Shoe Manufacturer Jumps
 Five Stories to Death

New York. Dee. 2s-Benjamin hd- ier. a shoe manufacturer. jumped to death today from fhe fifth floor Of his small Sixth avenue factory. Mem bers of his family said De had been worried about his business.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
BERTHON GIRL FREED
'aris Jury Acquits Famous Gui Anar- ciiist OT Mur,Icring Reporter Last January.
January
v Tbs sta-istss ti-s.

B. Tha Associated PresA
 Paris Iiec. 24.-G rmaine Earthan. girl anarchist. was acquitted lry jury today on charge of killing Marius Plateau. a reporter for tbc Roy8Iis newspaper, L'Action Francaise. last TanuarN
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
N. RANpITs GET g.. oeo.

New York. Dee. Z4.--Armed ban- dns today entered the novelty store of Jacob Meth in the Bronx. bound and gagged him and escaped with cash and 5ewelry worth S2segB.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Special Agent C. J. Simons From Wash ington Conducts Raids With KIansmen As- sisting, According To Reports.
Scene Near That of Herrin Massacre and Several In- volved Are Captured.

Marion, Ill.,, Dec. 24.--Four men were shot, one seriously, in a round- up of alleged moonshiners and boot leggcrs in WilliamstoWn county, Sat- urday night, and yesterday, and to- day thirteen persons were held in the Franklin county jail at Benton, and 62 were al liberty under bonds rang ing from $2,000 to 5000. All were charged with violating the Federal prohibition law.
 Raid Was Secret.
 The raiders were led by c. j. Sim- ons of Washington, D. C., who was sent here by Prohibition Director Haynes. The raids were conducted without the knowledge of county au- thorities. The volunteer raiding party which was said to include klansmen was assembled at Carbondale and in- structed by MT. Simons as to how to proceed against the alleged law vio- lators, it was stated.
 Ammeto Terhereho Of Freeman is in the hospital at West Frankfort. shot in the head, stomach and back. Three others were treated for superfi- cial bullet wounds at West Frank fort.
 Clark Is Arrested.
 Otis Clark, the first man indicted in connection with the Herrin Mine killings, was among those arrested.
 The raiders, swooped down on all nearby towns almost simultaneously. and early yesterday there was great excitement in Benton, it being csti- mated that more than 5000 persons were gathered in the town square.
 The raids came at time when the alleged bootleggers were preparin. for a big Christmas on the belief that the majority of dry agents had been called into Chicago for holiday duty.
 One Woman Arrested
 One woman was among those ar- rested. About 400 kiansmen partiri- pated in the raids klan leaders as- serted.
 In every case. federal warrants were presented, raids being made only at places where federal agents alleged they previously had purchased for- bidden liquor.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Helen Hamilton, Mothers Darling. Clapnipg ngsh Tynn

The coffin that will bo carried out Of the modest homo on tho day after Christmas will bear that inscription. and tho Rev. Mr. Lord, at the request Of the widowed mother. will conduct the services
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
NO HERALD TOMORROW
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Dec. 24.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Cloudy tonight: Tuesday fair and slightly warmer: westerly winds.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Boys Gray Ribbed Union Suits
Girls Springtex Union Suits

Pure White and Fleeced
Lined Suits. Drop seat.
Ages 2 to 16 years. Flat
lock seams; high-cut neck
and ankle pants.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
SAYS UNION CONSPIRED
AGAINST COAL MARKET
Coronado Case Witness Says Miners
Sought to Block Non-Union
Product
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press,
FORT SMITH, Ark, October 19.-The
object of the United Mine Workers in
seeking to prevent the operation of
coal mines on an "open-shop" basis
is to keep non-union- mined coal off
the market in order that union-mined
coal can be sold, Jake Ritchie. a for
mer union miner. who was injured in
the Hartford valley mine war of 1914.
declared yesterday in his TESTIMONY
at the trial of the $2.222, 900 damage
suit of the Coronado Coal Company
and other operators against the
miners union
Ritchfe appeared today as a witness
for the plaintiff. operators, who
charged the miners union was a party
to conspiracy to prevent the inter
state shipment of non-union- mined
coal On cross-eXamination the witness
was asked if he did not know that
their own wages and working condi-
tions was the only thing the miners
We're interested in." He replied in the
affirmative.
Judge Frank A. Youmans. United
States district court, testified by
deposition regarding a request from
FrogtoWn that he send deputy mar
ShalS there TO arrest a number of
mine guards who were alleged to have
! engaged in rioting. Judge Youmans
also testified that his life was threat
encd rev days after the riot
Evening star., 1923-10-19
COMPLETION OF OHIO
RIVER PROJECT URGED
Red Tape of Government Owner
ship Of Barge Line Scored
Heavily.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, October 19.-
That publicists. statesmen, manufac-
turers and consumers have declared the
Ohio river to be the one stream the inn
sible date offers the most to the nation
as a whole in unlimited cheap trans
portation was the keynote of the reso-
lutions adopted at the closing session OF
the Ohio Valley Improvement Associa-
tion here yesterday.
The resolutions also petition Congress
to regard the early completion of the
Ohio river project as q simple business
and economic proposition and to APP
propriate not less than the sum de-
, clared necessary by the Corps of En-
gineers, with authority given said corps
to contract for all the remaining work
under the continuing contract plan.
One of the high lights of the closing
session was the address of Theodore
Brent, federal manager of the Missis-
sippi- Warrior barge line, with head
quarters at New Orleans. He said that
the operation had been greatly ham
pered by the red tape of government
ownership and that the efficiency of the
service could not he as great as though
it were run under private initiative. He
said, however, that he did not believe
the time had vet come when private
agencies would be able to continue the
operation, even though because of the
natural drawbacks of political inter
ference the government service was not
as good as il might he.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
LIQUOR DRINKING GIRL
RATED IN MINORITY
Head of Christian Endeavor Society
Tells Congregationalists Youth
Sound at Heart.
BY the Associated Press.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, October 19.-
The liquor-drinking flapper does not
represent the youth of today. who, in
iarge measure, are God-fearing and
serious minded, declared Rev. Dr.
Francis r. Clark, president of the
Worlds Christian Endeavor Society,
IN an address before. the National
Council of Congregational Churches
here last night.
Il do not believe" DIR. Clark said,
that the reckless. God-defying minor
tty, however vociferous, represent
our young people any more than the
N0'OOo people who paid million dol
lars to see a brutal prize fight repre-
sent the American people in general"
Some discussion has been aroused
among delegates to the council by
what they consider propaganda said
20 nave been sent from official sources
az the tniverSaliSt general conven-
ton, which opens in Providence, X. l..
Today, apparently To inspire interest
IN "a proposed merger of liberal pro-
EresSives of the UniNerSalist and Con-
SreSational churches
Au article entitled Liberals and
FundamentaliSts' is in their opinion
$" worded as to be viewed as an at
tempt to bring about a. split between
The liberals and the So-caIIed ftnda-
hentalistS within the CONGREGATIONAL
body. one paragraph reads
The JniverSaliStS meeting in ma
}ional convention at Providence this
week intend to clearly define the pro
gram of religious liberals. Tbev
VIII follow the lead of the Cnitarians
III their recent convention Eundo
mentalists and liberals are more
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Handsome Fur and Plush Coats

Luxurious Fur Coats
ind stunning novelty Salts
and peco Plush Coats. in
long, straightline models.
elegantly lined and richly
fur trimmed. Eight won
derful novelty styles to
select from.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

If there are any leftover
Bugs around the house-don't
worry-the first Whit of
DETHOL will kill them and
their larvae.
No bug or insect can live i'll
DETHOL-sprayed air.
Spray DETHOL on mattresses
and beds, in bathtubs and bowls.
on plumbing fixtures, i'll closets,
hooks and corners-all over the
house.
You will then Disinfect the
premises thoroughly and make a
more wholesome, healthy atmos-
phere in which to live.
DETHOL will not stain. and is
DEFINITELY GUARANTEED.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
Boys & Girls Waist Union Suits

Both Gray and White
Heavy Ribbed Suits: extra 4
row bu t t on and well |
made for long wear. Age d,
to 12 years.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

equal in strength among Congrega-
tionalists: q; their national council in
Springfield. also held this week, there
is great likelihood Of an open clash. y
Congre esationalists here assert there
Is no ground for this suppoSition.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
$500 and $3.50 Coats

Richly Fur-trimmed and
Strictly Tailored sport
and Dress Coats, in every
new strle shown this fall.
Lined or unlined models
or finest materials, in
plain colors, nobby plaids
and stylish striped pat
terms.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-21
Pillow Cases, Csc

Plain hemmed pillow eases,
eases. of extra good quality
Size 42x36 inches.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-22
MUNICIPAL MOVIE
ON MEMORIAL DAY
Big Parade 10 Do Perpeluated on
Strips Of CtllulOid

4 call was ISSUED this morning hY
Mayer 4, n, ra0nessa for a meeting
of his municipal movie" committee,
20 be held Thursday evening At 1850
a'eloek al the mayors office In city
hall TO lay plans for an historical move
Ing picture TO be filmed May 80, SO
and 81,
The committee is composed of rep
rtsentatiyes of all industries, business
pursuits and professions, fraiernal or
ganizations and departments Of the
city government,
Filming Of the Memorial Day par
ade, which is one Of the big features
OF the project, is meeting with unlver'
sal approval as the film will constitute
complete historical review Of the
city In 1898, 10 he forever preserved
hy the city, Practically every indus
trial and commercial interest IN the
city il listed TO appeaf and scarcely a
dozen refusals 10 take part were met
by the committee and Charles c. Greg
son, head OF the United Film Corpora
ton. who is personally supervising the
work, He has requested that all win
d0ws be trimmed In attractive dress
Tor the occasion.
One OF tho most attractive features
Of the movement will he the contest
10 determine who Is the eiiy's pretti'
est girl, Any young women who wish
New Britain herald., 1923-05-22
40 APPLY FOR Il
PLAYGROUND POSTS
Public Amusement Commission
Retains Experienced Assistants

More than ~ applications were re-
esiyed hg the public amussments com
mission last night for the ~ appoint
ments as playground directors which
are made annually by the hoard, In
all but one instance, those who had
been employed IN the Fairgrounds last
year were again engaged. the commits
sion expressing approval Of their ef'
fleient work, and in the instance
where a new appaintee was placed,
an EFFORT was made ia hold the eKs
perisnead director, but she was unable
TO work for the entire season,
Those who were selected TO serve
under Director =, NJ. Brewster arel
Miss May negley, head Of industrial
activities, and Miss Ruth Bassette, as
sistant; Misses Catherine MeGrath,
Alice Campbell, Florence nougherty
and Esther neekwith. the last named
succeeding Miss katherine Tormayi
Messrs. John. smithwiek, Richard An
derson. William Kenney. Frank o'con-
nor, John barrow and Conrad Hoag'
lund.
II was voted 10 keep the Smith
playground open evenings this year.
Plans were discussed for Fourth Of
July celebration and II was voted 10
hold band concerts on Wednesday eve
nings this year. instead of Sunday eve
ming as In other years. II was voted
TO attempt 10 increase interest In base
ball this year by fostering new leagues
and promoting games.