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New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
TWO BANKS DENY
 PARTS IN DEALS
Chase National and Securities Co.
 Register DeniaS

Washington, Dec. 24.-Neither the Chase National bank nor the Chase Securities company had any official part in the street transactions in Mammoth Oil stock, representatives of the two New York institutions tes- tified today before the senate public lands committee.
 Earlier witnesses in the committees inquiry into the leasing of naval oil reserves had testified that officials of the bank and Securities company were connected with the syndicate organ ized to make a market for the Sin clair subsidiary organized to operate the Teapot Dome reserve.
 C. F. Biggerman. assistant cashier of the Chase National, declared he had been unable to find any record of customers loans having been made upon Mammoth Oil stock, but added that some of this issue undoubtedly was taken as additional collateral for brokers loans. He produced several cards recording loans of this class and explaining that the bank looked no further than the marketability and price of collateral in determining its eligibility.
 We accept reasonable amount Of curb shares if the remaining collat- eral is gilt-edged," he explained. "The 20 per cent margin which is requir- cd is considered to amply protect the loan"
 Answering questions by Senator Walsh, democrat, Montana, the wit ness declared he had never heard of the campaign by Jesse iivermore. Wall street operator, to make a market" for the Mammoth Oil issue.
 W. w. Downing. assistant treasurer, of the Chase Securities company, tes- tificd his firm had never participated in q syndicate operating in Sinclair stocks, nor did any Of it's officials so far as shown hy the company's rec ords, which came within his notice Some blocks of Sinclair consolidated were owned by the Chase Securities company, he said. but these had all been pureha sed from time to time in the course of normal trading.
 Harry F. Sinclair, holder Of the blanket lease to the naval reserve in Wyoming, was excused until Thurs day when the committee was told he had been unable to gather records, which he had been asked to produce.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
SUNRISE SERVICES
 IN THE CHURCHES
Christmas to Be Observed With Profound Religious Ceremonies

Sunrise Christmas services will be held by a number of local congrega- tions tomorrow morning as part of the annual Christmas exercises. Other churches plan services to be held throughout the day. At St. Mary's Catholic churches there will be Christmas mass at 5:30 a. m., a mass at 3 o'clock, another at 10:30 and vesper service at p. m. There will bA special music at all masses.
 The Film Swedish Baptist church will hold a sunrises service at 5:3o o'clock and regular Christmas service at D. m.
 The Salvation Army will hold an early morning service at o'clock and another one at s p. m.
 A Christmas service will be held at the South Congregational church tomorrow evening.
 The A. M. E. Zion church will have a special exercise from ' until s o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The annual service will be held at St. Johns German Lutheran church tomorrow morning at 10:45 o'clock.
 A special service and cantata by the choir will be held by the Swedish Bethany church tomorrow morning at 5 o'clock.
 At St. Matthew's German Lutheran church there will be a service in English for the children at 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
 There will be special masses in all Catholic churches.
 Factories will be closed. some for the day and some longer. Stores and business places will be closed for the day. The post office will be open in the morning and regular mail de- liVeFies will be made up until noon.
 There will be some mail which will fail of delivery tomorrow according to Superintendent of Mails James B. Grance, who says the Mail Early" campaign was not such of a success Mail carries this year must stop at ? o'clock noon, according to postal reg ulations and undelivered mail will be held over until Wednesday. Within the past few days the mail has been 90 per cent heavier than a year ago this time.
 Tomorrow the stamps, registry and general delivery windows will be open from until II o'clock. The money order window will not open.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Opening-Stock prices displayed a firm tone at the opening of today's market. Oil and sugar shares were again in good demand, as were number Of recently strong specialties such as National Lead and General Cigar, each of which advanced l point to new high records for the year. Marland and American metals advanced 1 3-4 each.
 Opening .- Prc-holiday dullness characterized the early dealings. Ma tionaI Lead extended its rise to l-4 points and General Cigar to F while Willys Overland preferred, Computing, Tabulating and Recording and American Radiator each advanced about IF points. all at new 1923 highs. Schulte, DaNison Chemical, Corn products. Houston Oil and Famous Players also climbed point or more. United Railways Invest ment preferred dropped isa, New Or leans. Texas X Mexico, l 3-S and Tobacco Products and Central Leather preferred, each. Foreign eX- changes opened irregular.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
SANTA VISITS NURSERY
Christmas Bcnefactor Distributes Toys, Goodies and General Happi- ness to Mrs. O'Brien's Charges.

Forty scrap books made by Miss Justine Bacon, who is only three years old, were among the gifts and other good things given to 100 little tots at the New Britain Day nursery Saturday afternoon. 1t was the most enjoyable and generous Christmas the nursery has ever seen, according to Mrs. Frank J. o'Brien, superintend- ent.
 A large tree was decorated and Santa Claus was there in person to look after the wants Of his friends. Candy, oranges, apples, tooth brushes, dolls for the little girls and autos for the boys, scrap books, balls, sets Of dishes and other delightful things were presented to the youngsters. The air was full Of thrills and the patron saint of childhood's Christmas made the rounds and handed the packages to the tiny kiddies. most Of them mere babies. The mothers of the children were guests of Mrs. o'Brien and Santa Claus.
 Helen McDonough, io-year-oid miss, made and filled 100 stockings which were distributed.
 A program of dancing and singing was presented by the following young women amidst round after round of enthusiastic applause from their ju- venile audience: Margaret Bray. Mary Kcnney, Virginia Costello, Marion Wells. Mildred Kcrnowitz, Estella Gould, Edith Fishman and Anna Skaddick.
 A note of thanks is sounded by Mrs. O'Brien to the Rotary club, the Girl Scouts, Miss Mary Smith. Mrs. Brown and other friends who helped make the children happy.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
ELKS SEND DINNERS
 ID FIFTY FAMILIES
Also Distribute Christmas Boxes
 in State Institutions

Fifty Christmas dinners were de- livered where they will do the most good by New Britain lodge, No. 957, E. P. o. Elks, today under the direc- tion of Ernest N. Humphrey who is tn charge of the Christmas commit tee. Each dinner consisted of a tur- key, vegetables, Fruit. butter. candy, nuts and whatever else is suitable to grace Christmas table. Each bas- ket was accompanied by a bag of coke.
 Members of the Christmas commit tee of the Elks delivered boxes of candy, nuts and fruit to New Britain inmates of Cheshire reformatory, the school for boys in Meriden, the state institute for Predetermined in Mans field, House of Good Shepherd in Hartford. Long Lane farm in Middle town, the state farm for women at Mantle, the school for boys at Litch- field and several other institutions yesterday. The packages numbered S6. In adition, 75 boxes have been delivered in this city.
 The Sons of Veterans auxiliary yes- terday delivered Christmas baskets to Civil war veterans and their widows in New Britain, Plainyille and Ber- lin. The baskets were filled with fruit, candy. nuts and cake.
 Members of the Disabled Veterans of the World War who are confined to institutions for treatment were re- membered by their buddies yesterday when baskets of fruits and candy were brought to them by a commit tee of the New Britain post. Com rades in the far south were remem- bered, one basket having been sent to South Carolina.
 Meals for $50 people and Christ mas stockings for 100 additional chil- dren is the plan of Ensign Carl Fred erickson for the most successful Christmas the Salvation Army ever has had in Now Britain. This after noon baskets containing chickens. po- tatoes, crackers, bread, coffee, cocoa, sugar, celery, cranberries, fruit, peas and other good things were distrib- uted to a number of families totalling $50 persons.
 Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock stockings containing toys, animal crackers, oranges and candy will be eiyen to 100 children.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
LAUNCHES COOLIDGE BOOM
Coleman Du Font of Delaware Today Begins Active Work in Behalf of Presidents Reelection.

Wilmington. Del. Dec. 24.-Cole- man Du pont, Delaware member of the republican national committee to- day launched a Coolidge boom in this state. He will confer this afternoon with a number of other republican leaders in his offices in the Du Font building.
 At this conference. the ground work will Dc laid to obtain a Coolidge dele gation from Delaware to the republi- can national convention at Cleveland next June.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
CHANCE IN PROGRAM
Weather Interferes With Municipai Exercises saturday but same Con- cert Will be Gitcn Later.

Although the weather interfered with the Christmas exercises at the municipal Christmas tree Saturday evening. the concert plannef by the A. M. F. Zion church Of negro folk songs and Southern Christmas mclo- dies will Dc given some evening in the week.
 This evening the choir of the Rus sian orthodox church will present a musical program Of native Christmas music. including songs by three Rus sian singers or wide reputation now touring the country
 The program will start with the ringing Of the South church chimes rt : o'clock and the music by the choir at 7.30.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
COLLEGE DANCE IN NERDEN.

Among the dances during tlic h0li- day season is one which will bc given in the Merlden city auditorium by the students and alumni Of the Col Iere Of New Rochelle living in Con- necticut on December 27. \ similar dance was given last year and proved huge success and if Is expected that a number of New Britain's younger set will attend the dance tbis year. wittstein's eiEht-picce orchestra Of New Haven will furnish music.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Case Against Driver of
 Automobile Truck NOlled

Stamford, Dec. 2s.-In the city court today the case of manslauEhter against Samuel Kaufman of 225 Mar ion street. Bridgeport was noiied with the permission Of Judge Samuel J. Young. Kaufman driver Of a truck which struck and killed NikoIai Lau- relH on the Post road was cxonerated from criminal responsibility in a find ing by Coroner PheIan.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
AirpIanc, Believed to Be
 U. 5. Mail, in Bad Crash

Burns, wyo., Dec. 2t.--An airplane believed to be q mail ship from Chey- enne, crashed three miles cast Of here this morning. The pilot was picked up by passing motorist and brought to hospital here. He is uncon- scious and has not been identified.
 Omaha. Dec. 24.-James DintyD Moore, air mail piolt fell near Burns wyo., today according to word receiv- cd at the local air mail field. He was seriously injured.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Alien Property Office
 Is Open to Any Probers

Washington. Dec. 24.--Thomas w. Miller, alien property custodian told President Coolidge today that his of- fee would welcome any investigation congress may decide to make. A resolution 10 direct senate inquiry into the administration Of alien pro- perty has been introduced by Senator King, democrat, Utah. NIT. Miller also went over with the president his annual report which will be sent to congress the first of the year.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Mrs. Matilda Cutoff, 90,
 Dies at the Town Home

Mrs. Matilda Cutoff. age 90 years. died at about a'clock last evening at the Town Home where she had lived for the past six months. Funeral services will be held "Wednesday after noon. Rev. M. W Gaudian. pastor Of si. Johns German Lutheran church. will officiate and fnterment will be In Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
IxaI.RIEs PROVE FaTAL.

Philadelphia. Dee. 24.-Julian Bur reII Huf. a member Of the Bryn Mawr polo team. died last night in the Rryn MaH-r hospital from cerc- brsI hemorrhsEr brought on by in- iurios received in polo practice sew eraI mont he ago. according td phy- sicians. Mr. Huff aas 45 years old.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Miss Laurence Aoullet

Funeral services for Miss Laurence Aoullet were held this morning at 3 o'clock at St. Peters church. Rev. Charles Coppens officiated and inter ment was in St. Mary's cemetery. The pail bearers were Ferdinand Boisson- nault, Lucien Bisson, Albert LaBonte, Alphonso DeMers, George LeHaux and James Marco.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
sale of Sosereign Trading Company
 IntDIIerfei Accounts.

UncolIected book accounts of the Sovereign Trading Company will he sold at public sale to the highest bid der at the office oT Kirkham. Cooper. HungerfOrd < Camp. December z7fh. 1928. at o'clock ?. m. By order of thr ilcard af directors.
 CHARLES SMEDLEY. Secretary
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
LAFAYETTE ST. RtRGIsRY

Thomas Szorick. proprietor of g store at So Lafayette street. report cd to the police this morning That his place had been entered last night. ScvcH fountain pens and three gold pencils were reported stolen. The police are investigating.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
:Titftrrals
Max J. schmidt.

The funeral of Max J. Schmidt, who died suddenly Saturday morning, was held this afternoon. Services were held at o'clock at the home, 439 Church street. Rev. Raymond N. Gilman officiated. Burial was in Fairsicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
HEADS NTERIDEN BANK

Meriden, Dec. 24.-John G. Nagel Of this city treasurer of the Meriden Savings Bank, was elected president at meeting of the directors this afternoon to succeed the late Eugene A. Hall and Clifford S. Burge of shel- ton was elected treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
John ID. Humplhrcy.

The funeral of John D. Humphrey. formerly of New Britain, who died Friday afternoon in the hospital at Great Harrington, Mass, was held this afternoon. Services were held at 2:50 in the Congregational church ct Norfolk and burial was in Norfolk.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Dratlra
Antonas Rizauckas

Antonas Rizauckas of 32S Church street died this morning. He was SC years of age and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Chaponis of As Beldon street, and two brothers, John of this city and Peter of Lithuania. Funeral arrangements arc incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Walter Hnatt.

Walter, the five months old son of Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Hnatt of 19 Sexton street, died yesterday and was buried this morning. interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
IINCHIs OF SNOW

Buffalo. \. F.. Dec. 2i.--FOur in- chcs ol snoa fell here today.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

'. <. THEaSuRY STATEMENT. T.. <. Treasury balance. s34S.65o,1 s'
Evening star., 1923-05-26
courts ADJOURN
TO MARSHALL HALL
Bar Association Lures JUS
tees Away Today to
Shadbake Session"

Litiga ton came to standstill today
and the District. courts were deserted.
The reason may be found at Marshall
Hall. There the Bar Association of the
District of Columbia is acting as host
to the justices of the District Court of
Appeals the District Supreme Court
and the municipal courts at the annual
and rvalries were transferred from
points of law to the merits of the con-
testants in game of base ball between
the young lawyers and the older ones
and to the prowess OF the entrants in
other games and amusements.
The Court of Apneals was represented
by Chief Justice Smyth. Justice Robb,
Justice Van Orsdel, and their associates
from the United States Court of Gus
toms Appeals. Judges Smith. Barber
and Martin; Chief Justice Mccoy and
Justices Siddons, Hitz, Bailey and
tloehllng were among the guests, which
also included Judges of the Municipal
Court and the two judges from Police
Court
The steamer Charles Manchester left
its wharf ut 10 O'Clock, carrying 200
members of the bar association and
about thirty guests
On the arrival of the steamer at the
resort q planked shad dinner was
served. after which several musical
numbers were rendered and guests and
host Joined in the amusements, which
occupied the time until the boat left for
the return trip.
The arrangements were in the hands
of a committee of the lawyers under
the chairmanship of Maj. Peyton Cor
don, president of the association.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
CADET ENCAMPMENT
DATES JUNE 23-JULY 3
Accommodations Available for 200
Members of High School Corps
at Camp Sims.

The annual encampment of the
non commissioned officers of the
Washington High School Cadet Corps
will be held at Camp Sims, Congress
Heights. from June 23 to July 8. it
was announced today by Lieut.. Col.
Wallace NJ. Craigie, u. S. A.. profess
sor of military sciesce and tactics
in the high schools. The primary pur-
pose of the encampment is to give
the cadets an opportunity to increase
their knowledge of military science
and afford them a beneficial and
pleasant outing at a small expense.
Accommodations are available for
200 cadets. Physical exercises, rifle
drills. close and extended order
movements. guard mount. observation
methods. instructions in officers du-
ties. tactical problems and all phases
of camp life will be chief features of
the instruction course.
Officers of the camp will be Col.
Craigie. commandant; Capts Ar
thur j. OKeefe and William II. John
son. DIR. W. NJ. Yater, Walter Stokes,
in charge of rifle practice: Frederick
Hess, Sergt. Carl Trometre. and men
of last years cadet officers who will
be assistant instructors.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
DEAF SCHOOL CLOSING
EXCLUDES GALLAUDE1
Erroneous Impression Created by
Reference in News Item to
Scarlet Fever at Kendall.

Failure of news item in The Star
of May "a to differentiate between
Kendall School and Gallaudet Col
lege, which are two departments of
the Columbia Institution for the
Deaf at Sth street and Florida ave-
nue. northeast, resulted in the circu-
lation of an erroneous impression
that the college was included in a
closing order issued by institution
authorities.
The item stated that prevalence of
scarlet fever at Gallaudet College had
resulted in abandonment of classes
for the remainder of the scholastic
year. President Percival Hall of the
institution points out that this refer
ence should have been to Kendall
School, which is a school for younger
pupils.
There have been no contagious
disease, for many months in our ad-
vanced department, knowngas Gallau-
det College" writes President Hall
land the regular exercises are being
continued daily, with the expectation
of holding the usual graduation exer-
cises at o'clock on the afternoon of
June IL.
"On account of illness in the Ken
dali School and the withdrawal of a
number of pupils from this DEPART
ment by their parents, the school
work of this department has been
given up for the remainder of the
year." -
Evening star., 1923-05-26
D. C. DAIRY,MEN PLAN
FOR WORLD CONGRESS
Discuss Program for Sessions to
Open Here October 2-Many
Delegates Coming.

Plan for the elaborate entertain
ment and reception of the delegates to
the world dairy congress. which will
open in Washington on October 2,
were discussed by 100 prominent
members of the local dairy industry
at luncheon given by the executive
committee of the world dairy con-
gress at, the Raleigh Hotel yesterday.
The world dairy congress, the nrst
international meeting in nine years,
will last for ten days, holding its first
twO-day session in Washington, pro-
ceeding from here to Philadelphia
and then to Syracuse. Delegates will
come from all parts of the world. and
as President Harding has invited all
nations to send official representa-
tives, many distinguished foreign OF
flcialS will be present.
Discuss Plans.
The gathering yesterday was for
the purpose of getting together the
necessary machinery to carry out the
entertainment plan Those present
appointed l. c. Weld temporary chair
man, with power to appoint a com
mittee to formulate permanent plans.
The plans as they now stand VIII,
if possible have the opening OF the
congress start with speech from
Secretary of State Hughes. President
Harding will also be asked to address
the congress 4 response by the
president of the international DAIRY
Federation of Belgium will follow
Secretary Hoover and Secretary Wal
lace are also expected to deliver ad-
dresses.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
GOMPERS ASSAlLS
GARY LABOR VIEW
Charges Intent to Sacrifice Steel
Workers to prices and
Profits"

Characterizing the claim that there
is not sufficient labor to supply three
shifts a day in the steel industry as
"a platitude that should shame even
It's authors" President Samuel Com
pers of the American Federation Of
Labor, in a statement issued last night
commenting on Z. H. Garys report
submitted to the American Iron and
Steel Institute outlining reasons why
the twelve hour day should not be
abolished. charged that the report in
dicated an intention to sacrifice steel
workers to the interest of prices and
profit"
Mr.. Gompers' statement summed up
the situation as follows:
. Mr.. Gary bases his refusal to abol-
ish the twelve-hour day on three
propositions, as follows:
u. That the agitation for reduced
hours does not come from the work
ers themselves.
''2. That it would increase prices
"3. That there is not sufficient la
Dor to supply three shifts day.
AS for the first proposition. 1t has
not been so long ago that in the
neignborhood of 100000 employees in
the steel industry ceased work to
secure better conditions, and their
main contention was for the eight
hour day.
according to the second PROPOSE
ton, the economic conditions of the
employees in the steel industry must
be sacrificed in the interest of prices
and profits. Not a thought of the
souls of the men
''As to the third. that is platitude.
that should shame even its authors.
If the steel industries would paw
sufficient wages they could secure all
the workers they needed. = Only
the other day 10000 men applied for
work on the steamer Leviathan,
where only 1,100 were needed.
Il must believe that the twelve
hour day is an institution that the
steel industry never intends to give
uD"