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Evening star., 1923-07-19
Present Bucket Shops Gre,o
From System of Is Years Il go
First of Financial Under,UOrId's Raids
on Small Investor We're Wiped Out
by United States authorities.

| Stock Exchange was injured by the
operations of the bucket shops. That
was in the raids which were conduct
ed every now and then on stock ex-
| change securities by the owners of
the bucket shops These raids often
| interfered seriously with the opera
tions of pools and other interests tnat
| might be conducting bull campaigns
| in stocks on the New York Stock Ex-
| change
The bucket shop owners were not
/ giving consideration to the interests
| of the pools. however. The raids
! were necessary that they might re-
! lieve themselves of their own worries.
| These worries came when STOCKS on
which they had been bucketing orders
Preached such high figures as to give
| their customers large paper pronts.
| In order to prevent the customers
| from cashing in those profits, 1t was
! necessary for the bucketeers to get
the prices of the stocks down. the
only way to get those prices down
was to raid the stocks. And raid
| them the bucketeers did.
| Also, the raids could be utilized,
naturally, for the wiping out of mar
! gin accounts of their customers by
the bucketeers. The raiding tactics
| became more frequent and continual
ly more daring Finally. the New
York Stock Exchange authorities be
gan very quietly a comprehensive
campaign to drive these bucket shops
out of business.
Continued to Grow.
While the New York Stock EN-
change was getting its crusading ma
chinery into action. this huge bucket
shop system of former days con-
tinued to grow. Some of these houses
had branch offices in ten or more
| cities Carrying out the pretense of
buying stocks on margin, the bogus
brokers generally made their margin
requirements much lower than me
margins which were demanded by
houses that were members of the New
York Stock Exchange and which
houses. because of actually executing
the orders placed with them. needed
the larger margins n matter OF
. safety. Many of the bucket shops OBJ
tanned membership in certain stock
exchanges outside of New York. The
position Of those stock exchanges
with regard to the activities of the
houses in question was similar in sew
eral respects to the position bf the
Consolidated Stock Exchange in New
York city in the past few years with
regard 10 the operations Of some OF
the bucket shops which have recently
crashed.
Death Blow in 1910.
The death blow to the old bucket
shop system came in 1910. 1t was
delivered by the federal authorities
that the government had been acting
on information which had Its source
with the New York Stock Exchange.
This death blow came when agents
of the bureau of investigation or the
department of Justice conducted ma
tion-wide raids on the bucket shops.
The raids were directed by George
Scarborough. who mad genius Tor
spectacular operations. Scarborough s
men had been working quietly for
Evening star., 1923-07-19

j HAVE PURCHASED THE BUSINESS OF
H. J. Hofiz, located at 1921 goth ST. NV and
ierebv- give notice that creditors are given
( ave days in which to present their claims
MRS. A. ZORY, a
1121 Goth st.
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Raids Often Hurt.
In yet another way. the New York
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned. conducting tnc Hippodrome
Amusement Co. at No. sos Il ef. NV. has
Ieen dissolved by mutual consent. The bust
ness will be continued by Mary NJ. T.. Stenz
hereafter sole owner. MARY VI. e
STEM NORMAN NJ. STEM las
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on AND AFTER july I6 1873. TIE FIRM
known West Bros. dealers in meats. has
been purchased by Christopher +. West. All
debts owing TO said firm payable to Chris
topher F. West. All Liabilities are assumed
by him.
(Signed.) CHRISTOPHER F. WEST.
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! WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts contracted by any other than my
self. GEORGE v. GRYMES. 15S E st.
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WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Any
debts unless contracted by myself. b. d.
GALLAGHER, sr. $50 12;h St ne 20.
WILL PAY $500 CASH To SALESMAN FOR
quick turn of $4,000 bargain home. Replies
strictly confidential. Address Box 31S-M Star
office 2Os
FURNITURE REPAIRED AND UPHOL-
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RISTLESS SCREENS. HOUSE REPAIRS;
estimates @ free. Call Col. 5296-J. A b.
HILTON CO., 1924 Ingraham ST. NV. 2Os
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MARKET WIRE COMPLETE
Agriculture Circuit Goes From Bos-
ton to San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf. July 1s.-
Tne last leg If a 7,000-rlile. leased wire
telegraphic circuit of the United States
department of Agriculture, bureau OF
agricultural economics. has been COM
pIeted. The wire extends from Boston
to San Francisco and connects en- route
New York. Washington and the leading
live stock and market centers of the
country.
The department installed the leased
wire in response to a nation wide de-
lnand for an extension of its market
service, which includes reports of live
stock. meats. wool. dairy products
fruits and vegetables.
Evening star., 1923-07-19
BOOK PUBLISHER INDICTED.

. NEW YORK, July 19-Thomas s
Seltzer, publisher, was indicted yes
terday on charge of publishing OBJ
scene ana indecent books. The books
in question were "Cassanoya's Homas
coming and "A Young Girls Diary. -
ooth by Arthur SchnitzIer. eff book s
are not permitted to relate historical
accounts of other than the righteous,
we might as we'll delete most of our
said Mr.. SeltZer
Evening star., 1923-07-19

present hue and cry against the
Ducket shops. another reconstruction
OF nucketing on a nation wide scale
Copyright, 1928. by New York Commercial.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19
KIDNAPPING SLAYER OF
CHILD GUILTY OF MURDER
jury Ignores Insanity Plea For Texas
Morgan Who Killed little
Lillian Gilmore

Philadelphia. April 1s.--Wylie n.
Texas" Morgan, formerly OF Maude,
Texas, was yesterday convicted OF
murder in the first degree for kid
mapping, attacking and Staying Lillian
Gilmore, six years old
The verdict of the jury after a nine
days trial was reached in an hour
and a quarter.
Counsel for Morgan made the usual
motion for new trial and pending a
decision on this, the sentence OF death
in the electric chair, which first de-
gree verdict carries with 1t, was de-
ferred.
The crime for which Morgan was
convicted was described by the police
as particularly atrocious one. On
Saturday afternoon, February "a.
Morgan who was employed in hat
factory, borrowed an automobile from
friend and picked UP the little girl
and her sister. Dorothy, four years
old. near their home for a ride. Sew
eral hours later Dorothy was returned
to the vicinity OF her home and told
her parents that strange man had
taken her and Lillian away. Kidnap-
ping was suspected and Morgan was
arrested the next day on the strength
of stories told by persons who knew
him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19

Best coffee, ssc Id. Russell Bros.
--advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19

twill continue to be comfortable
and easy riding and will present q
fine appearance month after month
az when new.
There arc closed cars that do not
include heaters. Yet, you cannot be
comfortable unless you are warm.
Every Studebaker Sedan IL COM
pletely equipped including heater.
Studebaker's quantity produc-
ton of cars Of quality Is responsible
for the low price of this Sedan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19

Christ, corhin Screw corporation. sec
rotary, Il, NJ Preble, Y. NJ, c, A.,
treasurer, George n, Bean, VULGAR
Iron Works
Committees--Re ligious, chairman
John Sloan, stanley Rule and Leye
company. Y, B, comstoek, p, and r.
corbin companyi Il. O. shierden, Par
ker shirt company; Dudley Walker
Vulcan Iron Works,
Employed Boys. chairman, r, IT,
Woods, corbin Cabinet Lock Co.
Raymond A, Catlln, Carbln Cabinet
Lock Co.: a. A, North, skinner Chuck
Co; A. F., Church, Union Mfg, Co,
Mems Mass Meetings.
Three Sunday afternoon mems mass
meetings were held IN the l.yeeum
iheater under the direction Of the rc-
ligious committee. December sist,
January 9TH and i4th. The average
attendance was 800,
The speakers were: December s1st,
Dr. Charles II, Brown of Yale univer-
sity. subject, Human Relations In
Industry" January 7th. Dr. Henry
Clay Risnnr, OF New York city, sub
ject. THE Supreme Need OF the
Hour" January i4th. DR., Curtis Lee
Laws. editor of tho Waterman FIX.
smincr, New York city, subject. How
Much Are You WORTH"
The committee is now laying plans
for larger series OF a similar nature
this next winter season.
John l.. Davis bible Glass.
The John l.. Davis Bible class held
its first session November eth and con-
tinued every Thursday evening UP to
and including March Goth. The men,
bership grew from 81 to III, and the
average attendance was So.
Rev. John T.. Davis was the leader.
Rev. 4. b. Taylor. song leader. Mr..
Truman l.. Weed of the Stanley
Works was president and Mr.. John
Lubbock. secretary.
The Americanization activities have
been principally the committees CO.
operation with the City Amcricaniza-
ton Director, such as, the promotion
OF evening classes for foreign-porn
and new citizens classes.
Foremen's Nights.
Three Foremen's Nights were held
during the season with an average at
tendance Of 225.
November 16, 1e22-Speaker, DR..
Charles Z. Barber. Subject: How
to Live Hundred Years"
January IS, 1923-Speaker, George
B. Chandler. Subject: "Compensa-
ticn."
March rs, l92S-Speaker, DR.. Jona-
than c. Day. Subject: America in a
Changing World"
The general program for these
evenings was as follows: Opening re-
marks by President George i. Christ
Group singing, led by Dan Nolan.
Music and entertainment. Buffet
lunch.
Educational Lectures.
Two educational elctures were held |
With an average attendance of IS. Mo-
fember "a, 1922-Speaker, William J.
johnson of Wilcox. Crittenden e. Co, !
Subject: Something |
About Zinc, Galvanizing and Other
Methods of Zinc Coating" Deem
yer 20, 1922-Speaker. Allan Seymour
# Norton Grinding Co., Worcester,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19

Mass, Subjects Grinding Wheels and
Grinding Machines"
National Thrift Week.
National Thrift Week was observed
January II 10 -, as follows; Advcr-
tising matter was used IN all the daily
newspapers during the week, Four
minute speakers were used in all the
local theaters every evening, Tho
ministers laid special emphasis Oh
thrift on the Sunday included In the
week, Speakers werc used In all the
LEGAL schools from tho fifth grade up
through the High school.
Employed Boys Club,
The first employed boys Get-to-
geiher was held December G, with an
attendance Of 200 boys. Following
ar address by Harry r, BAKER OF tho
International committee of the Y. NJ.
c. A.. an Employed Boys club was or
ganized, This club has been meeting
every Tuesday evening, under the
leadership OF Secretary Il. NJ, Preble
and on March 90. DR. r. ", scerlcy OF
Springfield Y, NJ. G. A. college ad-
dressed rs boys, his subject being
"A Clean Heart In n Clean Body"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19

Pure lard, 2 lbs. Csc. Russell Bros
--adyt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19
MEN WANTED! PLEA
OF BISHOP ACHESON
Appeal to Strengthen Ministry
Made at St. Marks Church

The church needs men who are
workers, men who are good mixers
and men OF good manners to study for
the ministry, Bishop Acheson told the
! members OF the Servers Guild OF the
| Hartford Archdeaconry of the Epis-
copal church ut tho quarterly meet
| Ing held ut st. Marks church last
night, The gathering opened with n
! dinner which was served In the par
lsh rooms OF the church at $3.50 and
concluded with services In the church
Acheson spoke.
More than so acolyes from Chrst's
cathedral, st. Johns, 81. Pauls and
Grace churches in Hartford, ST.
James in West Hartford. st. Johns
in East Hartford, st. Andrews in
Thompsonvillc, Grace church in STAFF
ford Springs, 81. James in Torring-
ton, Trinity In Bristol, Trinity In
Waterbury and st. Marks In New
Britain were present at the meeting as
we'll as many visiting clergymen.
Admires New Britain Church.
Bishop Acheson in opening his SER
building in this city marks a turning
point in American architecture. and
he expressed the hope that he will see
many new churches built in Connec-
ticut on the style of the New Britain
church. He said that it was we'll
built, the windows are magnificent
and that every effort has been made
to construct one of the best buildings
of its kind in the east
Turning to the boys and young men
present. the bishop said that he did
not want to preach but would rather
talk to them on the subject of train
ing for the ministry and becoming
clergymen.
Scarcity of Ciergymen.
Becoming a clergyman is not q
joke but is a serious matter" Bishop
Acheson stated, "and the problem of
getting clergymen is still more ser
ious problem"
He referred to the many country
churches which seat anywhere from
500 to 400 but which now have con-
gregations as small as seven people.
This is due, the bishop said, because
the people have moved to the cities |
and the foreigners, many who do not |
60 to church and many who are Of |
another belief have taken their place. |
AS result. he said, the pews are
empty when they should be full.
Big cities have fallen but the vii
lagos still remain, and though the
country people have moved into the
city there are some left in the coun-
try. and it is these people whom we
must train to go to church if we want
to keep the church alive" he de-
clared.
He appealed to the boys to study
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19
TAKES ISSUE WITH GARY.
Immigration Official Says He Is Wrong
In Assertions.

Washington, April 1s.-Elbert II
Garys statement blaming the immi-
grafton restriction Jaw fer the pres
ent labor shortage was disputed today
by Commissioner Husband of the i'm
migration bureau, Who declared the
5 per cent quota could not be held
responsible so long as the quota fixed
remained unexhausted.
Approximately $4,000 immigrants
from Germany and other northern
European countries can be admitted
between now and July l, the COM
missioner said, although the supply
from Italy, Russia and other south
ern countries has been shut off.
Pure lard, lbs. csc. Russell Bros.
dvt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19
DR.F.COOMBS
The NaturDpath Physician
and Chiropractor
$50 MAIN COR, WEST MAIN
Phone 765
Hours A. NJ IN a p NJ

Genuine Naturopathy adds years
to life, pep, power, endurance and
nerve energy. use the very latest
and all forms Of the electrical. The
Violet Rays, Alpine Sun Rays and
Mechanical Massage treatments. For
those convalescent there are no treat
ments that can be compared with
genuine Naturopathy, and for those
who have failed to find relief, regard
less of what disease or ailment or how
long standing, or how many specialists
treated with. This ad is OF tremen.
dous importance to you. The treat
ments are not embarrassing for wom-
en-; are painless and act as magic for
ry,{ 1x1uov~
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19

Of the Guild In that city. The Guiid
will meet on All Saints night, No
vember I, 1928, at the Christ Cathe-
dral In Hartford. Tho invitation from
Trinity church IN Waterbury 10 hold
the spring meeting Of 1924 in that
city was also accepted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19

Challenge milk, cans Csc, Pure
lard, lbs. 2bc. Russell Bros,--ndyt,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-19
@ds&ae

The wcll-built car and the poorly
constructed car look very much
alike on tho salesroom floor. Paint
and varnish can cover a multitude
Of weaknesses in closed car con-
struction.
But you can't ride on the paint.
InaStudebaker Sedan the quality
is built into the job. The body
will not begin to rattle or squeak
after Thousands of miles of hard
usage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-23
Lakewood Scene
SOrOSiS Field DaY \

The Skowhegan Sorosis held Its an
nual field day at the Arcadia Tea Room
at Lakewood Wednesday afternoon. At
the business session, which was held at
$50 o'clock, the vice president, Mrs
Sarah S. Stanhouse, presided and also
presented her resignation as vice pres.
ident as she is to teach in Madison
the coming year.
The nominating committee has been
unable to find anyone who is willing
to serve the club as president for tn.
ensuing year and a committee CON-
hosed of Miss Gertrude s. Weston. Miss
Leliah Fairbrother and Miss Alice R
Parker was appointed to select the
president.
After the business session social
hour was enjoyed and a delicious sup
per served, making the afternoon one
of pleasure to all who were in attend
ance.
The executive board IL stands at
present is composed Of the secretary,
Mrs. Priscilla Marble; treasurer, Miss
Florence Philbrick; directors. Mrs I'd.
ma Jenkins, Mrs. Magma Symons, Mrs.
Beatrice Symons. Mrs. Edris WymaA
and Miss Alice f. Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-23
New Fire Truck Arrives

The new fire truck which the Home
recently purchased from the Amer
lean La France Fire Engine Co., Inc.
Pittsburg, Pa, sailed majestically
into port' yesterday amid clang of
gong and toll of bell. William (Billie
Mack) Mcnamara, the assistant chief
engineer and ertswhile automobile
wizard. skippered her in over the hills
from Augusta. Truman Taylor, with
his ever alert weather eye scanning
the landscape, assisted in bringing
her into port. This fire engine fills
much needed requirement at the
Branch and will take the place Of the
chemical formerly drawn by the en-
ployees. This engine has one Com
bination hose and Chemical Fire
truck: 10 so feet lengths of IL in.
fire house and two play pipes. 1t is
beautifully painted a bright red color
and has large letters n. H. d. V. S.
1t is rumored about camp that
Harry Gould. who competed with
Barney Oldsfield few years ago,
may be commissioned as our new
chief Of the Togus fire department.
Harry is speed artist at the wheel
and gets around to fire quicker than
a hungry boy after an apple pie left
in an open window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-23
SkOWHECAN
Power Lines Badly
Damaged by Falling
Trees and High Wind,

Much damage was done by the h,.r.
wind in Skowhegan and vicinity Tn.
day night and Wednesday, especiaIIs !.
the wires OF the Central Maine Pow.
Co. by falling trees and heavy NIrSs
On Water street a tree on the coyn..
Of the lawn at the home Of Waltz, D
Ordway broke and fell across -.
street and across a 6e0-volt wIrs %,
ting of the current running to Ath.,.
and Canaan. the arc light service a.
the fire alarm. This caused the NM.
ing out Of a 220-volt distribution MI.
which ran on Mill street and Railya.s
street, taking the current to the lov..
mill of the American Wooden Co. A..
of other wires running to Athtns.
On Middle street at the bona a,
william Snow a tree blew across "a.
2200-vole distribution and severed ssv.
eral service wires leading to seysr.I
homes along the street. On summs,
street service wires running 10 m.
State Reformatory for Women w.r
also cut.
On the south side Of the river an
Mount Pleasant avenue another 80.
volt distribution wire was broks.
down and service wires on Hathaw.v
street and upper Main street were mn,
out of commission. and also on Ear
Leavitt street on the north side Of Ii.
river.
In Athens village a tree blew upon
a 6600-vo!t wire. causing much dan.
age in Athens village. The two power
lines already referred to are the only
ones running into Athens and this ieft
the town without electrical power.
At Lakewood two Of the beautiful
white birches near the Arcadia Tea
Room were blown over and here a dis.
tribution wire was put out Of commits.
sion.
Under the supervision Of supt. Wal.
ter G. Wyman Of the Skowhegsn dis.
trict of the Central Maine Power Co
and by the untiring efforts Of the en-.
ployes of the line force who were di.
rected in their arduous days work BY
Line Foreman Roscoe Abbey. all thi,
damage was repaired. and the service
was at normal condition "Wednesday
night, which is surely much appreciat,
ed by all the patrons of the company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-23
Ladies' Aid Guests
Mrs. Alonzo Cook

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church was most delightfully."- enter
tanned Tuesday at Mrs. Alonzo
Cooks camp, which certainly proved
TO be an ideal spot for a picnic. \
large gathering was in attendance, 80
in number The day was passed in
sewing, conversation and cards.
But the feature number was the din
ner which was served at 1870 under
the stately pines of Maine. The menu
consisted of hot baked beans. brown
bread, rolls. sandwiches. cucumbers.
olives. salad doughnuts cookies, pic
and coffee. At 4.45 the party was
conveyed to their homes by autos
and carriages. Each one proclaimed
Mrs. Cook charming hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-23
SQUIRREL ISLAND

Miss Flora Shreve of Canada, who
has been visiting Mrs. ID. Fl. Darling,
is now located at the cottage Of Miss
Lucy Lancaster.
Mrs. Elizabeth Macmillan, sister
OF Mrs. William Frye White, is Civ
ing large bridge tea at the Squirrel
Casino on Tuesday, August %.
Mrs. Edward Matthews of Balti-
more entertained at tea for Mrs.
Frank Robinson also Of Baltimore,
who has recently bought DR.. Ed
wards cottage on the South shore.
Thomas Proctor. son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Thomas Proctor of Chestnut
Hill. left the island Tuesday for the
west where he is to attend to busi-
ness matters.
Mrs. c. +. Casard Of Portland, who
has been visiting Professor and Mrs.
Black of Waterville, has returned to
her home.
DR.. George C. King of New York.
who won the 1922 Maine State Ten
mis- Tournament, is expected to ar
rive on Wednesday.
Mrs Lillian Wack left the island
Tuesday for weeks visit with her
son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John
Wack at their attractive home in
New York.
week will he the Hennessey hop on
Thursday night at the Casino. Island
talent will furnish the music. Ken
meth Ward of Brooklyn will play the
piano. Brooks Whitehouse will be
present as usual with the saxophone,
Joseph Green Butler. Sd. will play the
traps. while Nelson Hoe plays the
banjo with his usual vivacity and
Wilder Hobson will play the from
bone.
Among the people seen at the
Casino at Southport on Monday
night were MURRAY Randall of Au-
gusta and Harry Clark of New York.
Miss katherine Fairfield of Prout's
Neck who recently won the mixed
doubles tennis tournament at the
Portland Country Club has arrived
to play in the tournament
Mrs. Church, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Schmidt. is the guest
of her parents for fete week.
Gordon McCurdy OF Rochester, \.
Y. who has been staying with his
family at the island this summer, left
Tuesday for a weeks camping trip
with Stanley Black of Wateryilic.