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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
If "BOY BURGLARS" CAUGHT
All Found With Knives or Rcyo,vers
Orange Police Say

Orange, N. j.. Jan. 25.-Eleven
schoolboys, ranging in age from IL
to IS, were arrested here and con-
fessed, the police said, to robbing
twenty-five stores.
known as the Door Lock Gang"
they were directed by a chief and a
captain of their own choice, the police
reported. They are accused of having
stolen keys from hardware store, US
ing them to gain entrance to estab-
lishments they looted.
Equal division of the loot was made
in an abandoned building, where they
met every night to plan their depre-
dations, it was reported. Each boy
was found carrying a knife or re-
yolver.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
City Items
aulbraassa Player fiaaos. Morans'

dulbFsAssa Player Pianos, hoFaas'
.-aaFt,
United States Commissioner Alien
I, Church, this afleFneon examined a
number Of candidates for admission
10 citizenship, aud will be al the city
court reom tomorrow morning for
the same purpose, The next session
Of the naturalization court in this
city will be held on March 3,
n. A. ], Girls club whist and dance,
Elks' club, Friday, ReKmere Orch,
-adVt,
French Hat shoppe Professional Bldg
=adyt,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
SEE WAR ON DURANT
Detroit Observers Think New York
Financiers Oppose Him.

Detroit, Jan. 25.-Observers OF
financial conditions believe that large
New York interests and w. c. Duran,
are again locked in battle. Durant =
making several motor cars. the Dur
ant, the Star. the Locomobile, the
Flint and the Princeton, and controls
securities selling organization which
in addition to selling securities of the
various Durant manufacturing COM
panies, has been dealing in the securi-
ties of other companies.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25

New Haven. Jan. 25.-Mrs. Bella
Powell of Hartford. was elected wor-
thy grand matron of the Connecticut
grand chapter of the Order of the
Eastern Star at the 49th annual meet
ing here today. Mrs Helen X. Arnold
of Meriden was elected associate
grand matron.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
WORKERS BUY SHIPYARD.

Toxic, Jan. 26.--The working ship
builders of this city have decided to
have shipyard of their own con-
trolled and managed by workmen.
the first institution of the kind. They
have purchased the shipyard of the
kaiii- Shokai, or Vessels Repair COM
pany which went into liquidation
some time ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
WOMEN ELECT
Mrs. +. S. Chase Heads League o
Women Voters.


Waterbury, Jan. 25.-The New
Haven county branch of the Connec-
ticut League of Women Voters is
holding it's annual session IN this city
today. Several speakers are present
Mrs. Frederick S. Chase of this city
was reelected chairman at the bust
ness session.
Mayor Guilfoile Of this city was
one of the speakers at luncheon for
the 80 delegates this noon. Other
officers elected at the business session
are:
Vice-chairman, Mrs. A. w. F. Wor-
rail- of Meriden; secretary, Mrs. ]. w.
Mooney, Waterbury; treasurer, Miss
A. M. Whitney, New Haven; secretary,
Miss Almira c. Twining, Waterbury.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
yoLsTEAD HITS AT KELLER

Washington, Jan. 25.--A vigorous
attack on Representative Keller, re-
publican, Minnesota. author of i'm
parchment charges against Attorney
Gen. Daugherty was made in the
house by Chairman Volstead of the
judiciary committee, which investi-
gated the charges last month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
BoRAH WANTS CONFERENCE.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Bor-
ah, republican, Idaho, said today that
he had decided to renew his proposal
for world economic conference and
would offer. probably next Monday, a
resolution requesting the president to
call such a meeting
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Idmani u. Muns.n

The funeral OF Edward II, Munson
will be held from his late home at IL
Prospect street on Friday afternoon
and will be private, Rev. John l.,
Davis, pastor Of Trinity Methodist
church, will offieiste and interment
will he in Walnut Grove cemetery.
Meriden,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
NEW WAY TO STEAL AUTOS.
Thieves .COnfiscate' Cars in Garage
as DEPUTY ShcriGs'

as Deputy Shcriqs.
New York, Jan. -25.-A gauge of
thieves who gain possession of auto
mobiles at garages by representing
themselves to be deputy sheriffs sent
to confiscate machine because pay
ments have not been kept up. have
worked their scheme so often in
Queens and Brooklyn that the auto
mobile squad at police headquarters
last night sent out a confidential
warning to all precinct detectives in
the city warning them against the
gang and its methods.
According to the complaints the po-
lice have received. members of the
gang display badges and papers bear-
ing the alleged seal of the sherff's Of
flee. They frequently pay the gar
age bill before taking the machine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
Is AN ULTIMATUM
This is Sense of Treaty to be Given
Turks.

Lausanne, Jan. 25.-(By Associated
Press What is practically ultima
tum treaty will be presented to the
Turks next Wednesday, January 81
and on February the Near East con-
ference will be adjourned whether or
not the Turks have signed the pact.
In making this decision known to-
day the allied delegation denied that
it meant rupture of the conference
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
cons. Gas DIVIDEND.

New York. Jan. 25.-An initial
quarterly dividend of s1.25 on the
new no par stock of the Consolidated
Gas CO. was declared TODAY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25

and declared their readiness to return
to Lausanne later if the Turks ex-
pressed Willingness to subscribe to the
treaty.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
Mrs, Charlotte c. slater.

Mrs, Charlotte c, Slater. widow of
Charles Slater. of 100 Columbia
street, died last night at the Hartford
hospital. She was 6S years of age.
and was q native OF Sweden. She
leaves four sons william II. Slater.
Charles II. Slater. John =, Slater and
Harry Slater; daughter. Mrs. Rose
Byrne and two brothers. Olaf Larson
and Ncls Larson.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25

News is plentiful in the Herald
Classified columns. Many people
spend minutes day reading ads
IL is a sign of thrift
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-25
Francis y. Kecgan.

The funeral OF Francis Joseph
Kcegan. OF ioi Willard street. was
held this afternoon. Burial was In
Sc. Mary's new cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

her. But"-he swelled visibly-'T never
overlook a point! telephoned to the oper-
ator at the junction. He said woman
answering Miss Selden's description had
boarded the express due there at $50 this
morning. Probably it was she, though he
said the woman had man with her"
ga mang gasped Bristow.
Eyes. The operator said he was swell
duck-lots of class to him, you know. Wore
a black overcoat and black stiff hat"
Metcalf leaned back against the wall and
inserted his thumbs in the armholes of his
waistcoat, evidently enjoying the sensation
he had created.
SIN what direction did she go?" asked the
coroner.
EARLY morning express goes east" re-
piled the marshal with a superior smile.
Crust me not to overlook point like
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 1928

more than likely, although cannot
just now recall having seen such a weapon
in his possession"
"And it left no tracer"
mo. The skin closed over the minute
wound when the balance of the blade was
withdrawn. Not drop of telltale blood
escaped; but, of course, there was plenty
Of internal hemorrhage. The wound was
sufficient to have caused almost instant
death, but in the small fraction of second
from the time the blade struck the skull
until it pierced the brain an instantaneous
flash of Consciousness of dissolution and its
attendant pain stamped the seal of anguish
and horror on the face of the VICTIM"
SIT required powerful arm, did it not.
to strike such blow"
"Not necessarily. Although the blade
passed through virtually the thickest portion
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

death had resulted from natural causes. As
long as the physicians remained closeted
with the dead there was hope.
While these thoughts were milling in
Bristow's mind the housekeeper's mood
changed with Kaleidoscope suddenness. The
expression of trepidation and terror van
ished to be replaced with one of cunning
and determination not altogether free Of
ferocity. She glided nearer and nearer to
the lawyer, her hands closing and unclos-
ing in an access of uncomfortable desire.
In another moment she had hurled herself
upon him and was struggling like fiend
for possession of the brooch.
"Give it to mep' she shriiied. "You shall
not use it against her-you shall notg'
She chung to him frenziedly, tearing
wildly at his clothing. Her strength was
almost maniacal and the lawyer, aetuated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

as he was by desire to avoid injuring the
accomplishment of her purpose. Finally
exhausted, she relinquished her effort and
sank, gasping and weeping, to the floor.
"You-you tigress. painted Bristow.
s'What do you mean?" Then, more gently,
as she looked up in mute, supplicating
way. 81 cannot do as you wish. 1t would
be a crime against justice. But take cour-
age, Miss Wrightson. The result OF the
autopsy probably will make unnecessary any
mention of the evidence I hold"
But on the very heels of those encourag-
ing, helpful words came staggering dsap-
pointment The door of the library opened
and the doctors could be heard filing out
into the hallway. Brstow fastened down.
stairs to join them. Before a word was
spoken the expression on DR.. Craig's face
told him that his hope had been futile.
"The autopsy has been concluded" said
the physician grayely. "And the result of
belief. DR.. Selden was foully murdered"
"Was it poison?"
Ear from it. He was stabbed through
the headn' was the physicians astounding
reply
"Stabbedr'
eyes, and in the most cowardly and
dastardly way. A slender, peculiarly formed
blade was driven into the skull about one
and one-half inches above the occipital
proturberance, passing upward and forward
until it penetrated the pituitary body, caus-
ing paralysis and death. About two inches
of steel from the tip Of the weapon, which
was so small that the wound would never
have been discovered but for the autopsy,
was removed from the skull"
He held forth his hand. In the palm
reposed pointed bit of steel. 1t was tri-
angular and had three cutting edges. But
to both Bristow and DR.. Craig the most
startling feature was the fact that it was
dull purple in hue.
'Ths purple daggerw exclaimed the
lawyer, his mind flashing back to the mystic
sign he had removed from the door.
Probably this poniard came from DR..
Selden's own collection" ats7
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

of the skull, the bone was, in this case,
owing to the high intellectual development
Of the dead man, thinner than that of per-
son in the ordinary walks or life. A blade
as highly tempered as the one used would
have penetrated the bone very easily. A
child might have dealt the blow with equal
effectiveness"
''Provided it possessed the requisite ana
tomical knowledge" interposed the coroner.
''Oh, to be sure. In my opinion the blow
that killed DR.. Selden was delivered by one
thoroughly versed in human anatomy, ami
the murderous blade was driven with careful
pre-design into the skull at point where
the assassin knew to certainty it would
penetrate TO the nerve center and yet cause
death without leaving exterior trace of vio-
lence.
'From the location of the wound as you
have described it," said Bristow, musingly,
sit would seem impossible that it could
have been inflicted while the victim was
seated in the chair where we found his
body"
''The assassin must have crept upon DIR.
Sel0cn Wniie the later was In the act OF
leaning over a writing table. The docor's
back was toward the door, if you remem-
ber."
''The fact that the room showed no evi.
dences Of struggle having taken place
there seems to indicate that he was killed
and afterward placed in the chair" ad-
mitted Bristow, ''such thing might have
been possible, but" .-fz
He was interrupted by the entrance of
Marshal Metcalf. The officers face was
rudy from unwonted exercise He seemed
fairly to exude important news.
SCOT her located" he burted as he
crossed the threshold.
s'Miss Selden?" the men chorused.
CHAPTER III
Metcalf waved a pudgy hand to enjoin
silence. 'First I tried all the hotels all
the residences / could reach by telephone
and both railway depots. No go! Then
thought Nerissa might have taken trolley
car to Laurens Junction and caught train
ON the main line there. Nobody at the
traction station remembered having seen
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

that. Guess she was headed for Cincin.
natl"
"Have you wired the Cincinnati author
ities?"
'Dingdong itw growled Metcalf. 'For-
got that point. Do it now"
He wadded out, red-faced and crest
fallen.
Bristow drew the coroner aside and
pressed into his hand the diamond brooch
"Miss Wrightson has identified this as the
property of Miss Selden," he explained with
an effort. CT found it in the doctors
beard"
The Coroner looked grave.
'It looks bad for the girl he ventured
with curious glance at the lawyers bag
gard face.
"She could not have committed the hor-
rible deed" Bristow declared vehemently.
ical knowledge, l think"
The Coroner shrugged his shoulders.
'Let us hope she did not kill her father
he replied noncommittally.
II ID uttciiy picPoStcIouo " even
she did So" exclaimed the lawyer. "She is
utterly incapable of such a crime" He
paused, startled at his own vehemence.
" You seem to alike decidedly personal
interest in this case" remarked the Coroner
somewhat coldly.
81 do" returned the lawyer dauntlessly.
eff my poor talents can lift this shadow
from her name they are hers"
''You knew her very intimately" asked
Coroner Cameron.
81 had planned to ask her to become
my wife," replied Bristow.
Pardon me- said the Coroner more
kindly. 81 meant no offense. The inquest
will be held at 2 o'clock at the usual place."
he added as he turned away. 81 shall, of
course, require your presence"
The lawyer turned to Dr. Craig.
MAY have a few words with you in pri-
vate?" he asked.
Certainly"
They entered the drawing-room, the scent
Of their previous conversation.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

committee is. With Mrs. A. NJ. Dixie
as president and Miss Anne Morgan
vice president. it came unpretentiously
in 1917. mingled itself with our army :
life and was under fire during the
tragic days of 1918. Since the armis-
tice the committees program has been
greatly broadened. 1t has cared for
the miserable people who returned to
their ruined land, supplying the means
of life and hope in 121 communes.
especially in matters Of hygiene and
community social work.
France Is Grateful.
The work was crowned by bringing
TO France good will delegations II.
which America showed such tremend-
Gus interest. As honorary president
with my friend. Myron L. Herrick.
know better thany anyone how much
France owes TO this fruitful organiza
ton.
At the beginning, the committee had
only 100000 francs, but it collected
and spent 100000. Now it is about
to cease work. l cannot say it will
die for all its work will continue to
live.
However far apart geographically,
historically and temperamentally our
two countries may be. they cooperate
wonderfully in the realities of life
Millions of Frenchmen see America as
a distant land little understood. but
to the 100000 who watched the Amer
lean spirit at work in this committee
during the past six years, American
methods and generosity are things
clearly understood and appreciated.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28
EVENTS MOVE
BACK AS j. 8.
MAKES REPLY.
America Tells France and
England They Must Come
to Agreement.
MEETING is BR0ACHED
French Farmers Manifest
Gratitude to Ameri-
cans for Aid.
MEETING is BROACHED
By ANDRE TARDIEU.

Copyright, by The San Antonio Light.
Paris, Oct. 27.-America's reply tC
England's invitation to take part il
an inquiry into Germany's paying ca
pacity, puts things exactly where they
were before the British foreign offici
opened the question because it pra2
tically stipulates that France ans
England must reach an agreement
before the conference can be convoked
Ny readers will recall how many
times / have predicted that America
would not participate until European
nations had first put their own al
fairs in order.
Secretary Hughes further stipulateS
that questions of reparations and III
ter-allied debts must remain separate
which amounts TO a rejection from the
viewpoint so often upheld by Premier
Poincare.
England asked America If she was
still disposed TO participate in rep
arations conference and if, in case Of
disagreement among the allies, Eng
land could count on American sup
port. The United States replied,
''yes" on the question of the confer
ence, but-and these reservations are
jmportant-Only on condition that all
the principal interested nations be
represented, that the conferences de
cisions be purely advisory and finally
that the United States keep complete
liberty of action in case the nations
failed to reach an unanimous agree
ment.
TantanmOunt to Refusal.
My impression is that Secretary
Hughes reply is tantamount to re-
fusal TO adhere to either British Or
French policy in the matter of rep
arationS.
Insofar as Franco-American relations
are concerned, there is something bet
ter to think about, namely, the mag
nificent ceremony this week in which
100000 French agriculturists mani
Tested their gratitude to American
friendship as shown these last six
years by the American committee as
sisting in rehabilitating the devastat-
ed regions of France.
II is far richer in interesting les
sons than the poor maneuvers of gov
ernments which seem perpetually out
Of breath in the mad chase after
events in which they are unable to
lead. This ceremony showed the broad
points of contact between the French
and American nations which can he
accentuated and developed when pub
lie policy some day becomes more far
sighted.
There is no need to tell what this
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28
NEW LEGION OFFICERS
Post Active With 1913
Members.

Brownsville. Tex. Oct. 27.-Colonel
Byron i. Barger, veteran of IA
Spanish-American and World War.
and for several years commanding of
ficer of the Fourth Ohio Infantry,
national guard organization. was
elected commander of the Browns
vile post, American Legion at its an
nual election of officers, Thursday
night. succeeding Juni Cobolini, the
retiring cmmander.
Other officers elected were: !. X.
Wells, vice commander; Major W. +.
Mills, finance officer; Rev. r. o.
Macintosh, chaDlain: II. Z. Galbraith.
historian; Juni CObolini. master at
arms, Harbert Davenport, L. b.
Winans and A. G. Hipp. executive
committeeman. W. A. Darling was
appointed post adjutant by the new
~ elected commander.
Colonel Barger was captain of
Troop ID, First Ohio Cavalry during
the Spanish-American war, and dur
ing tho mobilization of the national
guard on the Mexican border was
commanding officer II tAe Fourth
Ohio Infantry, stationed al FL Paso.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28
ADDRESSES FEATURE
FRIDAY SESSION OF
METHODIST MEETING
Speaker Makes Plea for
Educational Institutions
of Church.

Gonzales, Tex, Oct. 27.-Addresses
featured the Friday meeting of the
West Texas conference of the Method
list Episcopal church, South. which
has been in session in this city since
Wednesday.
DR.. r. L. Russell, missionary Sec
rotary, spoke on missionary interests,
emphasizing centenary work DIR. X.
+. Nellnor, Of Nashville. Tenn. de-
livered an address on the Epworth
League and its value to the younger
people and DR.. ]. w. Barton, also
of Nashville, also delivered an ad-
dress.
DR.. r. II. Bennett voiced an ap-
peal for the Christian education move
mert. stating that the educational in
situations of the Methodist church had
to turn away hundreds of students be-
cause of lack of room TO accommodate
them. Bishop Dickey spoke briefly
endorsing the words of DIR. Bennett.
The report of the committee on
Christian literature was adopted pro-
viding for a change in the plan of
publication. Blalock & Company who
nav puDiIShtu tut pdDtT III DdlldS
for many years will be succeeded by
DIR. George S. Slower. who becomes
the publisher after January 1. DR..
Z. f. Riley was recommended for
reelection as editor.
Col. c. G.. Walsh, treasurer Of the
conference made his report. which he
declared was the best in fifteen years.
The total raised for all purposes was
$123,611.5S.
Following his report Colonel Walsh
called 70 the platform three of his
friends den OF ~ years e1T ago and read his his
Church and the Old Quartette. The
old quartette Of 80 years ago in Con
zales was Madden Fly, Charlie Rath-
or Joa Rripht ou1 q ~ Walsh
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

To start them to classes this year.
Mrs. Wilson made 81 identical sets of
boomers and 81 sets of dresses.
The outfits provide four apiece and
one for emergency.
Mrs. Wilson is q and does all her
own work.
None of her bustling brood has
ever been sick day. And the only
way teachers can tell the twins apart.
it because Eloise got too near a fry
ing pan a day or SO ago and scared
her nose.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

Now Located at l0415 E. Houston
Office Hours:
Daily 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.
9 to IL Sunday mornings.
Phone Crockett 2447
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

for another. doing the same identical
thing day in and day out.
All are hers-a set of identical
twins and another brace of identical
triplets.
The quintet have f. d. W. as their
same identical things.
The identical triplets. Ethel Doris.
Evelyn Dorothy and Elmira Dolores.
came eight years ago.
Three years later they were Joined
by the twins. Eloise Delma and Eu-
nice Dona, also identical.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 27.-Life is
an unceasing circle of identical tasks
to Mrs. Charles Wilson here.
Each mornin she washes five iden-
teal faces. Combs five identical
heads of hair. And sets out five iden-
teal dresses after preparing five iden-
teal breakfasts.
Then she proceeds to school with
five identical-looking children. In a
relay of trips she takes one batch
across the street and then comes back
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

Divisions in France.
The Brownsville Legion post now
has 1913 membo"s. and is rated as
one of the largest posts in South
Texas. An aggressive membership
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

After the rehabilitation of the guards
men he resigned his national guard
commission to accept commission in
the regular army, serving as inspec-
ton officer with the 37th and Dist
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

Otherwise all is we'll in the identi-
cal Wilson home.
But the mother thinks strategy will
have to be restored to before long.
She's considering tying variegated
colored ribbons to the identical Chi
dren to identify them.
"They were lot of work when they
were little" Mrs. Wilson says.
But now. don't see how / could
get along without them.
Happy,
"That's identically just the word"