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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
coIors for Spring

Everything points to the unre-
strained use of color during the
spring and summer season. At Palm
Beach and the winter resorts. at all
daytime as we'll as evening affairs,
brilliant reds, greens, blues and hg-
ured materials are seen. White is
the fad of the hour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
CelIuIoid Beads

Celluloid beads in blended colors
are being used as trimming for
spring hats. Owing to the compost
ton OF which they are made, the
hat does not become heavy no mat
ter how many are used. Very novel
effects are achieved through their
use.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
For Summer

Frocks of heavy colored linen are
said to be very popular at southern
resorts and probably will continue
their vogue throughout the summer.
Often they r accompanied by
separate Jackets of heavy printed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

open-work stripes, or flet lace eff
fects are featured on the most
elaborate sweaters. The elip-on
model adapts itself naxtanulAxly 70
LG1eh elaboration -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Basuue Returns

Fitted basques are frequently
joined to ruffled skirts to make aft
ernoon frocks. Ruffles of lace, net
or chiffon are effective with taffeta
basqueA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

at the Paris openings for sprinE
They're divided between the dress
and jacket and the skirt, blouse and
jacket combinations
Sleeveless jackets are expected tc
be popular with the spring suits, and
blouses such as these will be shown
to advantage.
In the meantime, and hefore
spring comes, the elaborate bIouse
with the silk slip contiues to be one
Of the really modish costumes OF the
J season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

Blouses are promised for nexi
spring as well az for this winter
They are expected to follow the
same lines as those of the present
season.
Three-pieee suits are being shown
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Puf Sleeres

The short puff sleeve is seen on
fashionable frocks, particularly
those of taffeta. Slashed puffs are
seen in some of the picturesque
frocks that copy old costumes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

There's no stopping the women
folks
once they received equal rights
with mere man they began cutting IN
on all things-politics included.
Women have already held most
positions in sport except
a big league ball club.
"A step in the managerial direction
has been made by Miss Kitty O'Neii
of New York, who is the manager OF
one of the best basketball teams In
that city, the Naval Militia Reserve
five.
There's pront n satisfaction for scores
Of people in the CLASSIFIED Ad Section OF
today's paper.
Used Car prices are way down these
days and terms are liberal. Buy your
car this winter and save money.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

For Sport
Shadow plaids and pastel stripes
in homespuns and tweeds are spopu-
lar materials for sport toys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Don't Hurry

Don't Hurry
Do not hurry a cake in ENJOYING
from pan. Allow it to cool AMI set
tie and usually it will come out with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-11
Copls Gun Kills Bow.

NEW YORK, Oct. IL. - A re.
volver In Nther hands OF fifteen year.
old Lewic Neillson, of Queens.
borough. was accidentally discharg.
ed, killing his seven-year-old broth
err. Herman. The weapon was
found by Lewis hanging in the
bathroom of his home where II
bad been left7-kys7R Policeman Alex.
hder Dugan. IA [ fAhtjye.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
CONGRESSIONAL PLANS.
senator Cummins Talks Over Coming
Session With President.

Washington, Nov. G--Senator Cum
minis. of Iowa. president Pro Tenn. of
the senate, called on President Cool
idge today to talk over plans for the
coming session of congress.
For years the Iowa senator has
been leader in shaping railroad
legislation and he reaffirmed at the
White House his opinion that a con-
solidation program should be one Of
the first considerations of the new
senate. He said he hoped 20 have a
consolidation bin ready in the near
future but he. declined 10 indicate
whether passage Of such a measure
would be recommended by President
Coolidge.
Much speculation has ccntcred
about Senator cummins because OF
his double duties as president Pro
Tenn. aud chairman Of the senate in
terstaie commerce committee. As pre-
siding officer since the elevation OF
MIR. Coolidge to the presidency. he
will be entitled to a salary Of si2.-
oO0 q year IN place OF the $500
drawn by senator.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
CEMETERIES ALL RIGHT
Rev. DIR. Samuel Cavert of Washing
ton Denies That French Burying
Grounds for u. S. Are Ill Kept.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Reports of
neglect in the care of American GEM
eteries in France were declared. to be
unfounded by the Rev. DR.. Samuel
Cavert, in reporting today on the re-
suit of his recent inspection of four
of the six government cemeteries
there as a special commissioner for
the Federal Council of Churches.
Progress in the Identification of the
cemeteries which he visited. Dr. Ca
vert said had been all that iany rea-
scnable person could expect in the
lapse of time since the war. Detailed
plans for Identification have been
prepared and are being carried out,
he said, for each cemetery.
DIR. Cavert said he returned hap
ply in the thought that ! could assure
every father and mother whose sons
lie beneath the crosses in any of the
American cemeteries in France that
their dead will be cared for in way
worthy of the country for which they
laid down their lives"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
ACCUSED OF LIBEL.
British Lord Arrested on Charge o
Winston Churchill.

London, Nov. 6.-Lord Alfred
Douglas, son of the late Marquis OF
Queensberry was arrested at his home
here today on a charge of criminal
libel against Winston Churchill. The
libel is alleged to have been pub
lished in a pamphlet entitled THE
Murder. of Lord Kitchener and the
Truth About the Battle of Jutland
and the Jews
The specific passage on which the
charge is based has not been made
known, but it is recalled that during
the trial of his libel case against the
Morning Post in July 1t was brought
out that as editor of a weekly pub
LEGATION called Plain English, Douglas
had printed charges that Jewish H.
nanciers made E4s,OOo,O00 on the
stock exchange by manipulating the
news of the Battle of Jutland with
the aid of Mr.. Churchill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
THREAT is IGNORED
Bayarian "Army" Said To Be Only
Gang of Bushwhackers

BY The Associated Press.
Berlin, Nov. 6.-The army under
Captain Ehrhardt of Kapp Putsch
fame, assembled along the borders be-
tween Thuringia and Bavaria, which
has been plaything for both for
eign and domestic propagandists for
the past ten days. is declared in re-
sponsible quarters here never to have
been taken seriously by either the Ba-
varian government or the central gov
eminent in Berlin. The threats that
1t would march on Berlin have been
ignored by federal officials.
Ehrhardt's so-called army is really
only a collection of bushwhackers
who have been careful to keep out
of range Of the three federal regi-
ments which are in Thuringia guard
ing the border against outlaws from
Bavaria, ii is asserted in authorita-
tive quarters, which declare that
Ehrhardt himself does not dare enter
Thuringa, as he would be captured
by the federal troops and executed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
IMMIGRANTS LANDED.

Boston. Nov. 6.--The Scandinavian
American liner Oscar ii diverted tc
this port from New York 10 land her
alien passengers arrived today from
Copenhagen and Christiania. Seven
teen OF her 270 cabin passengers and
AIS of the 445 third class. landed
here. Poles TO the number Of $50
alien passengers. arrived today from
Washington as to the status OF the
Polish quota. Among the passengers
was J.. TuNen. Swe1 dish painter. whose
portraits include those OF several
members OF European royal families.
He is bound for California. The
steamer sailed later for Ne" York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
CHARGE FREE PASSES.

Boston, Nov. 6.--Chargcs that free
passes were being issued galore by
the major New England railroads
were made by State Senator Warren
r.. Tarbell OF East Brookfield and
Representative Lcmuel W. standish
OF Stoneham at.today's session of the
state department of public utilities
hearings on the thret railroads re.
quest for a 20 per cent increase in
Communication fares. Commissioner
Henry c. Attwill ordered the Boston
and Maine and the New York. New
Haven and Hartford roads TO file with
the department a list OF all passes
now issued.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
MONROE DOCTRINE
On tooth Anniversary. Coolidge May
Emphasize Its Principles

Washington, Nov. 6.--An intimation
was given at tho White House today
that President Coolidge might make
tho Tooth anniversary Of the Monroe
Doctrine, which will be observed next
month, the occasion for declaration
again emphasizing the adherence OF
the United states to the principles
outlined In the famous pronounce
mont by President Monroe.
Such a declaration may be made by
President Coolidge personally or Sec
rotary Hughes may ind occasion,
through a public address or n COM
mnnication TO restate tho views of the
United States with respect 10 interna.
tional questions In the western homi.
sphere.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
CONVENTION ApdoIRNs

jefferson City. Mo. Nov s.--Aliss-
ouri's sixth constitutional convention
adjourned sine die today.
The convention has been in session
2e5 days and drafted Fl amendments
to the state convention. which will be
submitted to the voters In February,
1924.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
CITY ITEMS.

A meeting Of the building commits
sion will he held tonight at o'clock.
The commission is TO take mp the
work OF preparing a set of ordinances
that will constitute a building code
and which is to be offered to the
council for adoption as soon as COM
pleted.
Officers of Rev. w. A. Harry branch
A. o. H., will be installed tonight at
a meeting at o'clock in Judd's hall.
County President Lawrence +. Man
gan will be in charge OF the installa-
ton. A social will follow.
John Plcwa was arrested this after
noon on a charge of violating proba-
tion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
TOO MANY PASSPORTS

Pittsburgh Pa, Nov. 6.--secretary
Of Labor Davis, who came to his
home hero today TO vote, In discuss
ing the latest phases of tho immigra-
ton situation, declared that foreign
governments could have prevented the
recent landing of more than 5000
immigrants in excess OF the quotas II
they had issued only the number OF
passports that they are entitled 10
under the quota law.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
MAYO SUIT STARTED

New Haven. Nov. "a suit brought
bv Mrs Wilhelmira Meyer, former
wife of Virginius J. Mayo. once a
manufacturer here and long in liti-
CATION martial and financial, involv-
ing the setting aside OF property
transferred with the alleged object Of
avoiding breach Of promise iudg-
mert Of 100000 pas called in super
ior court today. Testimony did not
proceed far as the lawyers in the case
uent into a conference.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
CHURCHILL MAY RUN.
Possibility That He Will Take A.
Bonar Laws Place.

London, Nov. 6.--Interest in do
nestle politics for the moment is TO-
cussed On the representation of the
Glasgow central division in the house
of commons, for successor 10 the
late Andrew Bonar Law is to be elect
ed forthwith.
The attention of the public was
sharply drawn to that district last
evening by a report that Winston
Spencer Churchill had received an in
vitation from local liberals to become
their candidate. Mr.. Churchill de-
clines to confirm or deny the rumor.
but there seems to be no doubt that
the invitation was received.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
OLD BALLPLAYER DIES
James Bccannon, Once Great Pitcher
Formerly Was With Hartford

New York, Nov 6.--James NJ. Be
cannon, famous baseball pitcher a
years ago, died yesterday at the age
'of 81, It was learned today.
Buck" Becannon, as he was known
10 fans in diamond days twirled for
the Metropolitans, New York's con-
tender In the old American azocia-
ton. Later he was with the Hartford
Conn, club, where he was a battery.
mate OF Connie Mack, now pilot of the
Philadelphia Athletics.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT.
British Foreign Office Disappointed
In French Note.

BY The Associated Press.
London, Nov. e.--onicials of the
foreign Office searched Frances latest
note today for some glimmer of hope
on the reparations deadlock but stat
cd frankly that they found little or no
encouragement.
As already indicated, the French
reply, which was received last night,
suggests that the experts inquiry
should be confined 10 Germanys
capacity to pay at present and for
a limited period in the future"
There was no precise indication as
TO what length OF time was meant to
be covered by the phrase limited
period in the future"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
SECOND CORPS AREA
Leads Country In Number OF Reserve
Officers 4

oniCffS
Washington. Nov. 6.-Figures made
public today by the war department
showed the second corps area, com
prising New York, New Jersey and
Delaware, TO be ahead of all others in
the number of reserve corps officers,
with a total of 1,04i. The third
corps area, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia and the District Of Columbia,
second. with $3.50. and the ninth
corps area. Washington, Oregon,
Idaho. Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Ne
vada and California, third, with
s.5T9.
New York led all the states with a
total of $500: while Pennsylvania was
second with 5000. Other totals were:
California. 4.90s; Illinois 4,79l; Mas
sachusetts 1897: Ohio s,o25: Texas
2.9sa. New Jersey 2,2a5; Michigan,
2,al3. and Missouri 2,0S7. All other
states have less than 1000 officers
holding commissions in the reserve
corps.
In the number In proportion 10
population the District Of Columbia
was first, California sccopd, and
oregon third.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
coNsECRATED AS BISHOP.

Philadelphia. Nov. 's.-Monsignor
Daniel J. Gercke. rector Of the Cattle
dral Of SITS. Peter and Paul Of this
city. was today consecrated Bishop Of
Tucson, Arizona. Cardinal Dough-
erty performed the conservation and
was assisted by Bishop John r.
MacGinley and Bishop James P.
McCloskey. who came from their do
cese in the Philippine Islands.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
aBsoIyES ALL OTHERS
Accomplish OF Noro,sk, says The,
Acted Alone.

Lausanne, Nov. s. -- The morning
hearing in the trial OF Maurice Con-
radi. charged with the assassination OF
the Soviet Envoy NorovslSy, was oc-
cupied with the examination OF Paul
polonninr. conradis alleged accom-
plice. polonnine on the stand de-
Glazed that he and Conrad acted
alone and that no others were Con.
corned In the plot
Polonninc said that while In Rus
STA he had been arrested six times
by the Cheka or secret police. and was
once condemned TO death. lie told
the court that he had escaped by
overpowering sentry after tho
Chinese executioner. employed 10y tho
Bolshefiki had given him a, respite
by refusing TO behead moro than a
certain number OF persons daily.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
TOWN is SOLD.
Rhode Islands Deserted Nnlag'
Brings $500 Under Hammer.

Providence. Nov. 6--Rhode Islands
deserted village" the little mill town
of North Scituate was sold today at
auction for $500 as preliminary
move TO clearing the land for the
states proposed reforestation project
and the new water supply system for
the city of Providence. The houses
individually brought from SIS to $40
a few with colonial doorways fetching
the greatest sum, The village housed
employees OF the North Scituste Cot
ton MNls, recently moved to Putnam,
Conn, and some Of the cottages are
more than 100 years old.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06

London, Nov. 6. - An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Constan-
tinople quotes the newspapers there
as stating that Colonel Clayton Ken
needy, representing the Ottoman Am
erican development company, offered
the Chester concessions in Turkey to
Hugo SHINES, the German magnate,
but that the negotiations collapsed.
Herr Shines it was stated, preferred
to deal directly with the Turkish gov
ernmen after the expiration of the
American option on November IS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
Draths
MR.. Charles ". Bclden

Mrs. Gertrude Stoddard Bolden,
wife OF Charles w. Belden of New
ington died this morning at the Hart
ford hospital after an illness OF three
weeks, al the age Of As years.
Besides hcr husband, Mrs Bcldeu
is survived by son, NJ. stoddard Bel
den: a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bell
den; her mother. Mrs. Caroline s.
Stoddard; sister. ora Belle stoddard,
and brother. Kent r .Stoddard.
Funeral services will be held at the
home in Newington Thursday after
noon at 2:80 O'Clock. Mr.. Martin of
the NewinEton Congregational church
will ofheiate. Interment will be in
Neuineton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
4. l.. POST OFFERS cur.

Eddy-Gloyer Post, American Lc.
gion, has offered a handsome oliver
loving cup 10 the Boys club for the
basketball championship in the senior
basketball league. The league will
open November Is. In order for any
one team to own the cup 1t must get
its name engraved thereon three diff
fcrcnt times.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
SEEK STRIKE PREVENTION.

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 6.--Aboli.
ton of the bureau OF mediation and
arbitration was ANNOUNCED today by
DR.. Royal Meeker, secretary of the
state department of labor and indus
try. This action is part of tho
economy program of the administra-
ton DIR. Meeker said. adding that il
was the departments intention of
seeking a method OF strike preycn-
ton
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06

Philadelphia. Pa. Nov s.-Herbert
Amsn. OF Wayne. Pa, pilot Of an air
plane which fell on Roosevelt boule-
ward. Saturday AFTERNOON. died last
night from his injuries. The condi-
ton Of E. 8. soule. Philadelphia. and
Ernest Smith. New York. who also
were in tine machine. was improved
today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
HEADS CHURCH BOARD.

Philadelphia, Nov. e.-Dr. William
Chalmers COVERT pastor Of the as1rst
Presbyterian church Of Chicago today
accepted the Office Of general secre-
tary Of the new Presbyterian board
of Christian education TO which he
had been elected by the executive
council Of the board in executive ses-
eon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06

Work on two paving Jobs now in
course OF construction IL progressing
favorably. city Engineer J. d. VIII
lisns reports. On the Broad street
job some brickins and filling In
patches remains and the street will
then be thrown open 20 travel. On
the South Main street job. work has
teen completed on both sides OF the
tracks and the space between the
rails IL now being concreted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
rScrVTLru,NLY BANDITS

Montreal. Nov. e.--Three armed and
masked men early today entered the
Banaue Rationale al st. Iiboire.
forced the younE woman manager TO
get out Of he'd, go downstairs in her
nightdress to open the safe for them.
and then escaped with s11.Seo
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
SALVATION ARMY CONCERT.

cert at s o'clock Friday evening in
tho local salvation Army hall, in
which the Hartford and New Britain
string bands viii participate. There
will be trombone solo by Clarence
Carlson, piano solos by Miss Helen
Smedberg and selections and marches
by the band. There will be an open
air service AZ z O'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
,,.sa1 CONVERTS

Washington. Nov. s.--Converts TO
the number Of 75.4z7 made confess
sion OF active Christianity TO the
Eastern Division OF the salvation
Army during the last three years.
Commissioner Thomas Essili, Of the
division, said at todsy's meeting Of
the thirty-eirhth anniversary congress
OF the organization.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06

Columbia, 6. e.. Nov. 6. - r. r.
Hyde. Former president Of the de-
funct Commercial National Bank o.
Charleston. ard former mayor Of that
city, was indicted on Sc counts by
the federal grand i1ry here TO-DAY on
charges Of violating the bSnking
hrsL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
Annie Paul Petit

Annie Paul Petit. aged a. Of as
FairNiew street. died this morning in
Hadlyme. He is survived by his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. August Charles
Petit. Funeral arrangements have
not bccn completed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
INSPECT ELECTION METHODS

New Haven. Nov. 6.--Mayor Rich
ard y. Kinsella. Town Clerk John
Gleason and supt Of Buildings John
J. Dutton of Hartford, came here at
noon today and were escorted by local
officials TO various voting precincts
to inspect election methods.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
YsLE.pRINaToN TckErs

Ssv Haven. Nov. s.-Hoiders Of
season tickets to Yale football games
viii have opportunity 10 apply for tue
tickets 10 the vale Princeton game. IT
was announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06

Among unusual occupations listed in
the London directory are cocktail
shaker manufacturers. "hotcl-keep-
ing instructors" and 'preseryers OF
ferns and flowers"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
DEATHS


ELDEN-Novemler gth. Gertrude
sfoddard. wife OF Charles ". Bslden
Of Newiu=tOn. Funeral al residence
two-thirty 7. =. Thursday. Novsm-
her STR
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06
Titfrprals


Funeral services for Andrew Pc.
trucci v-iT be held tomorrow morning
al O'Clock at 81. JosePh's church.
and burial will b. in 81. Mary's Gem
ctery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-06

ToDaY'S TREASURY REPORT
=. $. Balance s22s,579,340
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-05-04
PAVING
IS NOT UNDER BAN
But Fair Competition Will Be In
sisted Upon, County Engi-
neerS Are Told.
NO SPECIFIC RULES GIVEN

General Scott Asks Commissions
Guests for Their Best cO-opera-
tion-Employment of conVicts
in Modern Shops Praised.