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New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
FOWLER IS ELECTED
 ODD FELLOWS HEAD IhOmpsOnVille Man Elevated at State Meeting in So. Manchester MEMBERSHIP GAIN
2e.06a Are Enrolled in Connecticut This Being iai More Than Dn Membership Lists Year Ago - Financial Statement Is so0d One,

South Manchester, May is-eharles ! J, Fowler of Thompsonyilla was chosen grand paster of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows in session here today being advanced from deputy grand master.
 Other elections were
 James Cooper deputy grand mas ter. Grand treasurer sidney W. chal- lenger of Midaletown. Grand sscra- tary, W. s. Hutchison, Grand war den. Alfred Lilley. Grand repressn- tative for two years, Herbert J. Phil lips Grand representative for one year, C. R. Hathaway retiring grand master.
 Last night the members who had then arrived were guests Of King David lodge of this place at an en- tertainment and dinner. The grand lodge session was opened by Grand Master Charles R. Hathaway In Cheney hall. and following the cere- monies, which included welcoming ad- dresses and responses. the grand mas ter and other officers read their re- ports
 Gain in Membership
 Grand Master Hathaway pointed out a small gain in membership for the year in contrast with loss last year. His term of office had been a busy one by reason Of the many ex- tra a-activities of subordinate bodies. He dedicated two new lodge halls, those of Accacant of Wallingford and Butler at South Norwalk. He also in stituted new lodge, Washington, No. GO, at Wethersfield.
 Makes Recommendations
 The grand master said that the last meeting of the board of corpora ton of the home adopted plans for a new inf1rmary and had made recom- mendatons as to financing the con struction and 1t would be the duty of the present session to make pro- vision for the same. His rccom- mendations were for charter for Washington lodge. that district depu- ties study the matter of issuance of dispensations, whereby mistakes be lessened, and that all secretaries sup ply themselves with the prescribed forms for requests for dispensations.
 20.Oes Members
 Grand Secretary W. s. Hutchsion reported membership of 2p,06S on January 1 last, net gain of 121. | Total assets were s1.240,209 a gain 1 for the year of $72.6s1. Relief was given to 2,s42 members. There are 63 Rebekah lodges with total mem bership of 12,570 a gairf for the year
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New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CAMP
Mayor Paoneesa To Call Meeting of
 Committee Which Will Raise Ex-

Mayor A. M. Paonessa is planning shortly to get in communication with ex-Mayor George A. Quigley and Rob- ert c. Vance. who have been named, together with the mayor. as a com mittee to raise funds locally and ar- range for the sending of New Britain to the disabled soldiers recreation camp at Mantle this sum- mer.
 As yet there has been no plan adopted for raising funds. Some time ego the mayor advanced the Idea of a tag day to secure the money that will be necessary to pay New Britain's share of the expenses of maintaining the camp. and this plan will be con- sidered by the committee.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
Ran Away With Man She
 Loved, Girl Wrote to Dad

Salvatore Geneyive of lS Dwight Court. has reported to the police that his 1s year old daughter left home on May and has not returned. He said that on the same day he received letter. from her stating that she was going to run away with the man she loved.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
BOMB IN NEW HAVEN
Two Unexpaoded High Explosive Con-
 traptions Arc Discovered on Belle
 Dock by Policeman.

New Haven. May 1s.---Two paper cartons containing, it is declared, a high explosive and with the fuses of each partly burned were found under freight car on Belle dock on the New Haven harbor front early today by Railroad Officer Hugh Shannon. The fuse on one carton had burned to within an inch of the paper wrap per and on the other there was a six inch fuse with burned end. It was the opinion of railroad police that the moist atmosphere had extinguished sparks in both fuses
 The cartons were about five inches in diameter and had been stuffed with paper and in the center of each vas what. the fire marshal later said was 8 high explosive. He sent the objects to a Yale laboratory for examination.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
BANDITS PRISONERS
 NO NEARER RELEASE
Unconfirmed Report States That Three Have Been
 Put to Death

Washington, May 16. Ministe
 Schurman reported to the state de
 partment today that no progress wal
 being made in negotiations betweer the Chinese authorities and the bandi
 leaders for the release of American
 and other foreigners held captive 1T Shantung. The minister said there
 were indications that the negotiations
 might drag on indefinitely.
 By The Associated Press, ...
 Peking,f May i6 - With the gov.
 ernment's consent, Minister of Com.
 munications Wu Yuhn Lin and Gen | Iten have proceeded to the stronghold of the brigands as hostages in order to obtain the release of the foreign CTS held captiyes.
 By The Associated Press.
 Shanghai, May 16.--With an uncon- tirmed report received here this morn ing from Lincheng that three of the Chinese captives held by the Suchow train bandits had been hurled to their death over precipice in the Shan tung mountains as warning to the au- thorities, further word of the nego- tiations for the release of the foreign captives was awaited anxiousy.
 The Lincheng report said the Chin ese victims were killed instantly. The alleged murders were said to have been intended to impress upon the Chinese government and the foreign diplomatic corps that the bandits y,,a av,t hot ootJ nounced that all the prisoners would be slain unless the bandits terms were compiled with.
 The period of the ultimatum sent out Sunday by the bandit chieftain granting three days was believed to have expired either last night or some time today
 Leaders of the bandits are said to have met emissarics yesterday after noon at Dragon Paw cliff, 10 miles north of Tsaochwang. Counter pro. posals were discussed and 1t Is believ- ed the outlaws final decision was forwarded today,
 The demands emphasize as basic requirement. that the foreign diplo- mats guara ntee the bandits against reprisals from Chinese or foreign sources and also that the diplomats pledge the carrying out of the general terms The terms do not mention ransom but require the formation of the bandit force numbering eight thousand, two brigades with Sun Mei- Jan, one of the bandit leaders ap- pointed brigade commander. The Chinese government also Is ordered to send the bandits stronghold full sup- plies of ammunition. this to be pre- ceded by withdrawal of all pursuing | troops.
 Chevalier Muzzo, a prominent Ital- 1 an attorney, one of the captives is |
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
PRESIDENT FEARS FEDERAL AND STATE CLASH SHOULD
 ENFORCEMENT BE STOPPED
Northwestern Univ.
 Offers Sl0,000 to
 Solve Mount Mystery

Chicago, May ls lRy The Ass soeiatsd Pressl-A reward of 'ln,0oo was offered today by the trustees of Northwestern Uni. vsrsity, al the request Of Dr. Walter Dill Scott, president Of ths institution for definite Inc formation that would clear un the mystery surrounding the disappearance Of Leighton Mount, a freshman who dis appeared September 2i, 1921, after class rush,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
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RIM SHIP ASHORE.

New York. May 16.-The coast guard cutter Seminole set out today to seek a rum running vessel reported to have gone ashore off Fire Island in the fog during the night. Reports of the wreck were sent in from a shore station.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
WANT WILLARD TO FIGHT
Great Falls. Mont. Legion Anxious to Get Firpo Bout Two Days Before Dempsey Gibbons Battle.

Great Falls. Mont. May fs.-rhe Great Falls American Legion post to- day telegraphed to Promoter Tex Riekard inviting him to match Jess Willard. former heavyweight cham pion. and Luis Firpo, South Ameri. can giant for bout in this city July ?, two days before the heavyweisht championship contest between Jack rempsey and Tom Gibbons at Shelby, Mont. Shelby is 100 miles north of here.
 The entire gate receipts for a Will lard-Firpo bout were offered Rickard If he would stage the match here. Men who have followed the boxing game assert that the attendance [ robably would equal that at the Shelby fight in view of the number of fsns who wouis -- n the state at that time.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
AUTO RACER BANKRUPT

New Haven, May 16.--Dario Resta. nationally known as a driver in au- tomobile cup races and at present an automobile salesman In Stamford to- day filed a bankruptcy petition with debts of about $4.o00 and no assets
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
IEy1ATHAN SAILS

Newport News. Va, May 1e.-The steamship Leviathan sailed from Newport News at S:25 o'clock for Boston where she will be drydocked for the finishing touches of her re- conditioning for service.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
DANGEROUS WIND STORM
Near Tornado Cnroofs 20 Houses Near Cambridge, O.---.Six Inches of Rain Falls at Waynesboro, Miss.

Cambridge. O.. May 16.--More than a score of persons were injured, one seriously when a near tornado struck T;yesville, five miles south of here last night. Approximately 20 buildings were unroofed. Charles Griffith, 65. was crushed so badly that he is ex- pected to die. The high wind was preceded by heavy rainfall.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
THE WEATHER

Hartford. May f6.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Showers and cooler tonight. Thursday probably showers. fol- lowed by clearing and much cooler.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
MILITARY FUNERAL
Disabled Veterans Association will
 Conduct Services for Private Tony
 Bosack Tomorrow Morning.


 The funeral of Private Tony Bo- sack. who was killed in Texas several days ago, will be held tomorrow morning and full military honors will be accorded under the direction of the Disabled Veterans association of New Britain Military services will be held at the Arch street armory at a. m. and religious services will fol- low at the Sacred Heart church, Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski officiating. Inter ment will be in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
 The pail bearers will be from the ranks of the Disabled Veterans and other ex-servicemen and a volley will be fired at the grave and taps will be sounded.
 The body is now lying in state at the arnory,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
Waynesboro. Miss, May 1s. -- Mo

waynesboro, Miss, May 1s. -- More than six inches of rain fell fin this county within five hours yesterday. causing damages of thousands of dol lars to growing crops and roads. The rainfall is the heaviest since 1900. Much livestock has been lost in the river bottoms.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
Succeeded Father in 1892


 George Jay Gould, hnaneier and railroad man. succeeded to the leader ship of the famous Gould family upon the death of his father. Jay Gould, December ?. 1892.
 In addition 10 assuming responsi- hility. as trustee and executor, for the sS0, GOO. 900 estate left by his father. he carried on and expanded the great railroad holdings of the latter, and within few years, during which he applied the lessons learned from the elder Gould, he became one of Am. ericas foremost railroad fnanciers. The 5000 miles of road left by la, Gould grew into mora than 20,0oo miles under the management of his son, while the many investments in other huge enterprises, including the Western Union Telegraph company also were largely managed by the principal heir.
 Settled in Fairfield
 George Jay Gould was born in New York city. February s, 1864, the sixth in line of descent from Major Nathan Gould, or Gold, the original who came from the south of England in 1646 and settled in Fairfield, Conn. While many of Ma than's Goud's descendants attained (Continued From Eleventh Page).
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16
GEORGE JAY GOULD,
 DIES w FRANCE
Was Wizard of Finance and Railroad Management - Inherited Trusteeship of Eighty Million at Age of 2s-Married Second Wife Year Ago.

Ky The Associated Press
 Mentene, France, May is,-George Jay Gould, the American nnancief who has been ill at Cap Marten. here for some time, died at 2 ?, m,
 The end came peacefully, Mir. Gonld's wife and two children were at his bedside,
 Mfr, Gould was stricken with pneu- monia at his villa on March 20, For several days his condition remained critical, but he then rallied and on April was said 10 he out Of danger. Three weeks later however. he suf- fored a relapse and on May took n turn for the worse.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-16

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New Britain herald., 1923-05-16

N '
 Peking,' May l6 - With the gov ernment's consent, Minister of Com niunicat tions Wu Yuhn Lin and Gen. Iten have proceeded to the stronghold of the brigands as hostages in order to obtain the release of the foreign CTS held captiyes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-02
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Evening star., 1923-12-20
SUSAN B. ANTHONY
SHRINE FUND ASKED
League Opens Drive fol
$1,O0O,OOO Temple to
Honor Suffragette.

Plans for the erection OF 4 million
dollar temple shrine" in Washington
to the memory of Susan B. Anthony,
pioneer woman suffragette, were
launched at meeting of the Anthony
League, 1884 y street northwest. yes
terday.
Invitations will be extended to
President Coolidge, members of the
cabinet and Congress and to members
of women's organizations to attend a
mass meeting in the National Mu-
scum February IA to open the temple
movement on a national scale
1t was pointed out that there are
100000 clubwomen in the United
states and that donations of a dollar
apiece from third of this number
would supply the necessary funds for
erecting the temple.
The temple will be of white marble
ana VIII have a huge dome, spacious
halls and other features.
Members of the executive committee,
We're: Mrs. Anna +. Hendley, presi-
dent: Mrs Nanette Il. Paul Mrs
Evelyn thatterton Widney, Mrs Eva
1. r. Chase. Miss Louise Zimmerman
and Mrs. Marie Heath. Mrs. Chase
was appointed chairman of a COM
mittec to raise funds.
Mrs. Ida Hustled Harper. author of
a history of woman suffrage and a
history of the life of Susan B.
Anthony. was elected an honorary
member of the league.
New members elected included Mrs.
Florence Z. T.. EstabrooN and Mrs.
Emily Newell Blair. vice chairman of
the democratic national committee
Mrs. g. l.. Butler. chairman of the
premiership committee, acted as
hostess at the meeting.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
BRITISH DUKE COMING
TO INSPECT AIR FIELDS
May Be Given Flight in Shenan.
doah While at Lake
hurst, N. j.

The Duke Of Sutherland. British
undersecretarv of state for air, will
arrive in Washington tonight and to-
morrow visit Washington's two air
craft bases. the naval air station and
Boiling Field, at Anacostia Today
the duke, accompanied by Capt. Chris
tie, the British air attache here, is at
Lakehurst, n. j.. where. if arrange
ments can be made, he will be given a
flight in the Shenandoah.
Tomorrow Afternoon at , o'clock he
Will inspect the naval air station. Ad-
miral Moffett's two planes. a land
and sea plane. will be rubbed up
and ready to take the British air off,
ciai on flight over the city If he
desires. After his visit with the naval
pilots he will call on the command
ing officer of Boiling Field. A show"
including formation flying and other
aerial maneuvers will be staged for
the duke.
The duke arrived in New York Tues
day and Is here in his official capacity
for a survey OF American aviation.
He Will depart for Florida Sunday.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
CONSOLIDATE SHIP LINES,
Shipping Board Plans Cut in Mum
Der of Operators.

Decrease in the number of managing
operators from five to two or possibly
one. and a cutting down of IL per cent
of the cost of operation, are provided
IN a plan for consolidation Of the United
kingdom and Ireland routes. agreed
upon yesterday by a committee of the
Shipping Board and the five managing
operators of board vessels in the service
Under the plan, the present total of
thllty-tWo ships now operated on the
routes. would not be reduced by more
than four or five, and the operators to
be released would act as subagents for
the operator or operators to be finally
chosen TO cooperate With them i'll pro-
viding freight for the trade. The pro-
posal also provides for the calling at
more than one port of vessels on one
route in order to insure paying cargoes.
The board will take up the plans for
decision early in January. it was said.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
WIDOW AWARDED $4,000.
Construction Firm to Pay for Death
in Rock Crushher,

Mrs. Annie Hardesty. widow Of
DANES a. Hardesty, will receive 1900
from the Boyle Robinson Construction
Company for his death The company
has consented to judgement for that
amount being rendered against it in
the District Supreme Court
Hardesty was crushed to death in a
concrete mixer while in the employ
of the company on the construction
of All Souls Church. at 10th and Har-
ward streets northwest. Attorney
chester Caywood appeared for the
plaintiff.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
SUES HUSBAND FOR $7,Oe5.

Mrs. Lille NJ. Croft has filed suit
in the District Supreme Court to re-
cover s., 1,093 from her husband. Ches-
ter c. Croft. She says the amount is
due under an agreement to pay her
5000 per month and to turn over to
her one-half of the proceeds from the
sale of certain real estate. The hus-
band has not kept the agreement and
has left Washington. the court is told
Attorneys Neudecker & Emerson ap-
pear for the wife.
Evening star., 1923-12-20

Bryan might give up his
travelin' job fer an aisle i'll tn
senate, but. he'd never quit tn
road fer seat.
These are dandy times t
allus have two or three good
alibis handy.
Copyright National Newspaper Seryice)
Evening star., 1923-12-20
RESIGNS U. S. POSITION.
Frank r. Tallman to Take Phil
adelphia Post.

Frank r. Tallman. chief clerk in
the office of United States Attorney
Gordon, has rendered his resignation
to take effect January Is. Mr. Tall
man served a number of years in the
Department of Justice before accept
Ing the position with Maj. Gordon
He will go to Philadelphia to enter
the office Of a prominent law firm
Evening star., 1923-12-20
OFFER YACHTS TO u. S.
Capitalists Seek to Aid in Barrins
Aliens.

WEST PALM BEACH. Fla. Decem-
Der 20.-W. J. Connors. New York and
Florida capitalist. and II. w. Wagg.
West Palm Beach banker, yeSterday '
offered to the United States govern
ment tn" services of their yachts and
crews 10 assist in checking the snug
gllng of aliens on the Palm Beach
county coast, it was announced here
last night.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
LOSES $500 IN BLAZE.

Philip w. Boone, colored, 440S Lane
place northeast, lost $500 of his savings
in fire, caused by explosion of an oil
stove in his house last night
Damage to the house and furniture
amounted to only $50. police reported
The money was burned up.
Evening star., 1923-12-20

Statistics compiled at Vassar Col
lege by Miss Mabel Newcomber of the
economic department show that the
average height of girls at Eassar has
increased one and a third inches since
1884
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
SECOND WARD PIT. A.

The second ward P. T. A. helc
its regular meeting Wednesday after
noon, Jan. 10th.
The following new members wer,
enrolled Miss Daniel, Mrs. McDuffie
Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Dickens, Mrs Tho
mas, Mrs. Dunbar.
The second grade won the attend
ance banner. The following commit
tees were appointed by the president
Ways and Means-Mrs. Mcknight.
on, Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Hungate, Mrs
Pickens.
Program-Mrs. Howe, Miss Biles
Miss Talton, Mrs. Burton.
Reception-Miss Van Gorder, Mrs
Cook, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Brown.
Publicity-Miss Mayo, Mrs. Burke
and Mrs. Walker.
1t was annou iced that the Second
Ward led the city in the sale of Red
Cross seals, having made sales amount
ing to $1,000. The Association voted
to retain the council and to paw the
extra fees emitting it to district and
state representation.
The resignation of Mrs. Varnadoe
was read and accepted since she now
belongs to the Third Ward P.TA.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
EVERGREEN DOTS

School reopened Monday with a
large attendance including several new
pupils.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Johnson and chill
dren OF Omega are occupying the
Burch-Moore place which they recent
ly purchased.
Mr.. Fred Phillips comes over from
Fitzgerald in his brothers car and en-
TOYS many afternoons with Miss Ma
Bile Russell.
Miss Mae PeaAey returned from
Fitzgerald Sunday accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. G. c. Smith and Miss
Leila Peavey of Fitzgerald and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. c. Peavey, Jr., of Ports
mouth, Va
Messrs Bill Bailey, Russell King,
Hart Brantley, Lige Russell and Her
shell Dorminy enjoyed a tri pto iFtz-
gerald Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halle Russell were
recent guests OF the latter's mother,
Mrs. Annie Russell.
Mrs Bush and children, Clarence,
Villa and George enjoyed several days
in Vienna last week.
The guests of Miss Leola Johnson
and Mr.. Frank Johnson Sunday after
noon were Misses Bertha Brewer, Mae
Peavey, Daisy Russell, Marjorie Nc
Call, and Messrs Anderson Williams,
Matthew Russell and Clarence Bush.
Mr.. Frank Johnson and brothers en-
joyed trip to Ocila Monday
Mr. and Mrs. A. Ritchey have NOV
ed near Osierfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moore of Omega,
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Mccall.
Miss Ruby Russell has returned to
Douglas to resume her studies in the
A. & M. College.
Miss Essie Lisby has returned to
her home in Della.
Mrs. w. O. Belts has recovered from
pneumonia much to the JOY of her
many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Oaks have NOV
ed near Ashton School much to the
regret of their many friends.
Mrs. A. w. Mccall and son Walter,
were the guests of Mrs. D. Mclean
Monday.
The recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Williams were Mrs. w NJ Fus-
sell MIS-. Don FOTelfdlQ, MISSES Ed
ma Forchand and Ruby Robitzsch, and
Mr. Homer Russell
Mrs. Hill has returned to her home
after 4 pleasant visi' with her daugh-
ter Mrs G. w, Williams.
Mr. Barney Russell has purchased
new Ford Roadster Now he would
l;1So an interpreter of his Saturday
NIGHTS DEAN.
Mr. Matthew Russell is rushing his
| Buick roadster taking Miss Bertha
Brewer out riding.
/ Mr. Clarence Bush and Miss Mar
iorie Mccall weer out chauffcring for
Mr.. Anderson Williams and Miss Mae
Peavey Sunday.
Miss Bessie Dorminey teacher OIL
Eureka School spent SATURDAY after.
noon with Miss Mable Russell
Mrs ]. s. Hawkins is diligently
sewing for the gypsies near Unior
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Phillips o.
fitzgerald spent Saturday afternoon
with Mrs. ]. G. Mccall.
Misses Pcarlie and ANY Campbell
were the recent guests of their sister.
Mrs. Grover Russell.
Messrs John Mobley and lake Woo
ten were out horseback riding Sun
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
MUSIC AT ROCK
TOURNAMENT

Miss Mildred Pike will offer the
young Russian pianist, Miss Rosa Lev
EFT in two attractive recital numbers
ct the Woman's Club Rooms at the
beginning and close of the Rock tour
nament, tomorrow afternoon.
Discovering her talent, it was Miss
Pixies purpose to have the recital at
her studio, but learning of conflict
in hours she will consent for the pre-
sentation of the young player to be
made at the club instead
This girl of fourteen-a Russian ref
ugee lately arrived at the home of her
uncle, Mr. Abe Harris in Ocilla. AID
through the efforts of Miss Pike and
others, she is to enter a conservatory
in Cincinnati at once.