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The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

The Ivy Leaf Club will present Miss
Grace Dunlap of Colorado Springs in
a piano recital on Sept. 13, at the Peo-
ple's Presbyterian Church.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

Hear Mrs. Addie w. Hunton at the
Women's mass meeting at Shorter
Church, Sunday at o'clock.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08
For Rent-Five-room cottage for
rent; modern except heat. 1880 Cham
pa. champa 736o-W.

Wanted-A middle aged woman for
housekeeper. Good homo and wages.
Phone South 4469R.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

Sam Smith, veteran employee of the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, is
enjoying a well-earned vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Jones of Kansas
City, Mo-, are the guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Edison of 2631
Humboldt street.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

Mrs. w. A. Holly of Pueblo has been
the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. j.
Won Dickersohn for the past week.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

r. J. Won Dickersohn, an employee
of the City Park department, is enjoy
ing his annual vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

DIR. ]. II. p. Westbrook arrived home
Thursday after delightful visit in the
East.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

Mrs. Cagie Young of Atchison, Kan,
is the house guest of Mrs. VIM. Edison
of 2631 Humboldt street
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

Furniture for sale. Apply at s41
EIati street.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-09-08

T. H. Bradley left Wednesday for
Rogersville, Tenn, to visit relatives
and friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
SCOTCH PLAID RIBBON
WINS LASSIES' HOME

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Staking
their hopes of a home and happi-
ness in America upon a bit of
Scotch-plaid ribbon Winfred and
Kathleen Coyne. 20 and 18, whose
parents died some months ago in
Glasgow, Scotland. sailed for this
country with no other means of
Identifying the one man they
knew in all the United States.
Michael Comboy, a friend of the
girls father. had written them to
come to him. They sent him an
acceptance and a piece of ribbon.
He wore it in his lapel when he
met the steamship Columbia, from
Glasgow. Winifred saw him first.
and with similar ribbon flutter-
ing from her waist, flung her arms
about his neck. Kathleen soon
followed suit and the three drove
away togther
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
RECTOR SAVES CHALlCE
FROM BURNING CHURCH

CARLISLE. Pa. Feb. 7.-St. Pat
rick's- Catholic Church, one of the
oldest and most beautiful church
edifices in the Cumberland Valley,
yesterday was destroyed by fire that
ragged for three hours while local fire.
men. hampered by frozen water plugs
and lack Of tall ladders, were forced
to devote their main efforts to saw
ng valuable church equipment. The
oss is estimated at nearly 500, 900, Of
which only $4,000 is covered by In
Flrance.
The origin Of the fire has not been
definitely determined. Rev. Father
Welsh, rector, believes it originated
in the boilor room. Not until the
heavy tiTnbers supporting the roof
gave way were the firemen able to
reach the blazing timbers with water.
All that remains Of the structure is
the brick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
HELD AS A8DUcToR, he
WEDS GIRL IN COURT

NEW YORK, Feb. Peter Zin-
zores. twenty-four, gave up the role
of abductor in Essex Market Court
and played the part Of q happy
bridegroom with consent of Magis-
trate Corrigan and the father of the
girl he was accused of abducting.
The bride Theonia Demaris, six
teen years old, and Zinzores were
arrested by detectives of the Clin-
ton Street Station on complaint of
the girls father. who said they had
gone to New Jersey to get married.
They had obtained marriage
license in Jersey City and had plan
ned to be married here at the
Greek Orthodox Church. Theonia
said her father wanted her to
marry another man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
INSTANTLY KILLS WORKER

louisville, Pa, Feb. IA
monster rock, weighing several
tons detached itself from the over
head roof at Lytle Colliery, near
Minersville, yesterday and fell
into the midst of a little group
of miners who were hurriedly
scampering to shelter, having
been warned by the cracking
noises Of what was about to oc-
cur.
John Petrosky. OF Jamestown,
aged 35 years, was almost in
stantly killed. Adam Lebisky, of
Minersville. was seriously injured,
and was brought to the PottsviIle
Hospital, where it is said he has
a chance for recovery. The acct
dent occurred while the men
were working in a gangway which
was being propped to prevent the
very kind of accident that hap.
pened.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
PLANS FOR FIVE BILLIONS
IN BUILDINGS ARE READY

CLEVELAND, Feb. 7.-Steps
have been taken for the con
struction of $4,000, 900 900 worth
of dwellings in the United States
where a home building drive is
on. it was disclosed here yester.
day at the fifth annual conven-
ton of the Common Brick Manu-
LECTURERS Association of America
The plans for the dwellings, are
in the hands Of architects. az are
also plans for other buildings
switch will cost another $4,000. 900.
600.
The figures were furnished by
Ralph p. Stoddard. secretary and
sanger of the association, who
will make his report to the con.
yeRtion tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
JOBLESS FATHER GIVES UP
HIS J GIRLS TO COURT

NEW YORK, Feb. John Leone
of Is Gunther place, Brooklyn,
brought his seven children. all
girls, into the ChiIdren's Court in
Brooklyn asking that they be cared
for until he could obtain employ
ment
''I only want them looked after
until their mother is well again and
/ can get Oh my feet" he said.
Leone added that he had been out
of work for months. Last week his
wife, Carmelia, became Ill.
The Oldest child is nine and the
Youngest three months. Justice
Wilkin said he would place them
in the Angel Guardian Home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

She-It's nice to be a man-one
dress suit lasts for years and years,
whereas woman must have a
new dress for every party.
He-Yes, that's why one dress
suit lasts a man years and years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
In F o IL r
Reels
BY r.. ThrogmortOn DE Lacey.
WOLVES OF THE DEEP.
Reel 1.

Keel L.
" the front porch of the
good steamer Migraine. in
~ the midst of a raging storm,
we find Aromatica Wow, daughter
OF Captain Bow Wow, the skipper.
and Boren Short, youthful artesian
well digger. Boren is the only
genteel member of the Migraine's
crew. Title: above the fierce
tumult of the tumultuous ele-
nlents, their love rises loud and
clear.
AS Aromatica and Boren SEN
timentally write love notes to
each other to be mailed at the first
convenient island, Captain Wow
comes in. Angered, Wow shouts
Explanatory title: Get to work,
you swabw While Boren shuffles
off, Wow tells his daughter that
she is to marry Washyur Dirty
neck, the first mate.
Aromatica shoulders, for she dis
trusts Washyur. who always uses
a knife on his salad. Her flaxen
tresses nutter in the zephyr. Be-
cause of the dampness we dissolve
out.
Pal TT
In Captain Wow Vows cabin,
by the eerie light of a smoking
electric lamp, Wow and Dirty
neck plan to sink the schooner
and collect the insurance. The
skipper, to bind Dirtyneck to him.
promises Aromatica's hand. Dirty
neck says: But how are you
going to dash the ship on the
rocks when they amt no rocks
within a thousand miles and the
insurance policy lapses tomorrow
morning. Wow, holding a finger
60 his nose, says: Watch me-"
Reel III.
Midnight on the same ocean.
Flash of Aromatica peacefully
aleeping in her brass bed. Flash
Of Boren. conscientiously at his
duty of artesian well digging. In
the hold Captain Wow and First
Mate Dirtyneck are pottering
around. What are they seeking?
A good-sized rock on which they
can wreck the vessel. They find
q big one and stagger to the bow.
They are about to heaye it over
when suddenly there is a tremend-
GUS CRASH and the lights exit.
Reel ".
The bright sun shows the
schooner shattered on coral
reef. Boren dashes from his
studio on deck in time to see Arc
naatica slip into the ocean. He
shouts-'tCome back, Aromatica,
want to show you something"
AFomatica comes back. A greasy
looking geyser is squirting through
the studio roof. Boren, hugging
Aromatica, yells-"We are rich,
darling, rich, for l have struck
oil.'
Captain Wow and Dirtyneck
enter. They insist that the oil
well is theirs. Boren, not to be
outdone. sticks his finger in the
gusher and splashes the two with
oil. AS they are smoking eiga-
rettes they catch fire and die,
as Williams should. Fadeout, as
the sweethearts caper ecstaticaIly
about in pool of petroleum,
which is crude, but which will soon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
DRY CHIEF THREATENS
CAFES ON BOARDWALK

ATLANTIC CITY, Feb. wv. D
Moss. Federal prohibition director
FOR New Jersey, on an official visit
here. said he will strive to make
this resort really dry.
Il necessary, he says, he viii close
the cafes. whether on the Board
walk or the avenues
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
2 Subchasers for Dry Fleet.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Tim.
mediate equipment of the subchas-
ers Vaughn and Cygan to run
down the fleet Of rum smugglers
said to be lowering off the Cali
fornia coast has been ordered by
Federal authorities, it became known
here today,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

The meanest man in the world
is the roommate who borrows your
best tie, and then goes out and
orders grapefruit.-Southern Cali.
fornia Wampus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

Tourists are flocking to Pharoah's
tomb seeking permission to enter
this Egyptian treasure house.
Politicians win soon be asking for
dead-head passes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

Eddy Kett says that to avoid EN-
barrassment in leaving dinner
table. don't leave until the table
cloth is gone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

The theory Of relatively does not
include the question OF mother-in-
laws.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

Earth is webbing on it's axis,
says Danish scientist. If such is
true It is about time we enforced
prohibition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

Gasoline reported to be lower.
The only way It could get any
higher would be to apply q match.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

The man who talks in his sleep
wouldn't be noticed II he did it 1T
the movies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

Advice to bridge players: TO
rescut your partner send in . fire
alarm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

Girls with pointed cl1ins make
the best stenographers, according
to Commercial Teachers Fedora
ton. Keeps the boss from stealing
kisses, is logical reason.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

A sheik in costume is always in
danger of being mistaken Tor o
member of the Ku Klux Khan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

Some folks think that = spelling
bee is an educated insect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

The fellow who does the most
talking usually wears the largest
muffler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07
The World
We Live In
By Dave Sentner.

wv HY buy an ice cream freezer
" when one can use the fur.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

It's an III wind after 1t blows
through 9 bootlegger's alley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

With three million marks q
month as salary. no wonder the
American soldiers In the army Of
occupation were called doughboys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

The fighting Turk" doubtlessly
won his title from his training &C
Quired in the harem.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-07

naeeT
It's an III wind after 1t blow.
through Q bootleggeris alley.
The fellow who does the most
talking usually wears the largest
muffler.
Girls with pointed chins make
the best stenographers, according
to Commercial Teachers Fedora
ton. Keeps the boss from stealing
kisses, 10 logical reason.
The man who talks in his sleep
wouldn't be noticed II he did II ut
the movies.
The fighting Turk" doubtlessly
won his title from his training &C.
quired in the harem.
With three million marks q
month as salary, no wonder the
American soldiers In the army Of
occupation were called doughboys.
Some folks think that = spelling
bee is an educated insect.
Gasoline reported to be lower.
The only way It could set any
higher would be to apply match.
Advice to bridge players: TO
rescut your partner send In . fire
alarm.
Earth is webbing on it's axis,
says Danish scientist. re such is
true It is about time we enforced
prohibition.
A sheik in costume is always in
danger of being mistaken Tor o
member of the Ku Klux Khan.
The theory Of relatively does not
include the question or mother-in-
laws.
Eddy Kett says that to avoid EN-
barrassment in leaving a dinner
table. don't leave until the table
cloth is gone.
Tourists are flocl1ing to Pharoal1's
tomb seeking permission to enter
this Egyptian treasure house.
Politicians win soon be asking for
dead-head passes :
New Britain herald., 1923-11-02
POLICE HOLD THREE BURGLARY SUSPECTS
May Be Connected With Break in
 Southington Store

Jack Perez of Lafayette street and John Martorz and Frank Mantis. who gave their address as New York, are being held at police headquarters pending an investigation being made in reference to the alleged theft of several suits Of clothes and other ar ticles from out of town stores. The men were taken into custody last night by Detective sergeaet William r. McCue, Sergeant Patrick McAvay and Policeman Patrick O'Mara at Perez home. Two dress suit cases which Martorz and Mantis had owned were found by the police but they were empty A large feed bag was found in an incinerator in the rear of the Perez tenement in which num- Der of suits were found. New suits which show signs of never having been worn were also found in the house. It is believed by the police that the clothes might have been stolen from store in Southington which was recently entered. The Southington authorities have been communicated with and the merchant is expected here this afternoon to identify the apparel. One of the New York mon has admitted that he work ed in New York as a tailor but both deny the clothing found by the police was stolen.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-02
"FORGET,ME-NOT DAY" FOR
 WOUNDED FIGHTERS NOV. 10
Mncy Will Be Used in Behalf of Men Disabled in World
 Mar

Prominent club women and pretty
 girls will assist in plans for National
 Forget Me-Not Day" to be observed
 throughout the United States on
 Saturday, November 10. for Americas 8
 wounded and disabled veterans Of the
 world war. Taking it's place among
 tho great "days" of the year, Forget
 Mo-Not Day has become an annual event. sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans" Of the World
 War. a national society Of 100000 mombnrs. all men who were wounded or dihmbicd in inc service of their county .during the world war. In everysrainnunity civic officials and biIsinass and professional leaders have assisted In preparations for observance of the "day," the proceeds of which are used by local. state and national branches of the organization. in relief and wclfarg work, arranging other comforts for tho disabled vets. fur thersnce of national legislative activi- tics in the interests of tho wounded and disabled, aids Co the rehabilita- ton and educational requirements, and general advancement Of the in- tercsts of tho men who came back from tho war broken and maimcd in spirit and body.
 Members or the Disabled Ameri- can Veterans of the World War, New Britain Chapter, have commenced for Forget Me-Not Day" on g large scale. Many pro- jccts to be undertaken by inc wounded l and disabled vets Of this vicinity de- | pend on tho success of the Day" The boys look 10 the women folks and | young ladies to assist them in their l X citizens committee | is to be appointed 10 direct the cam paign and generally advise the dis abled 'buddies. An moneys col- ected from the sale Of the little for ret-me-nots on November 10. will be deposited in scaled, unbroken con .ainers. in one of the leading local banks.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-02
CITY ITEMS.

Attorney Harry I. Ginsberg for Andrew Peter has brought suit against William Lanski for s400. Constable George A. Stark yesterday attached property on Fremont street.
 Regular weekly dance tonight at Newington Grange, new hall. 6-piece orchestra.-advt
 Baba Jones, who conducts market on Myrtle street, reported to the po- Ice this morning that his place had been entered during the night and s3 In cash taken from the cash register.
 The police have been notified that the operators license of Francis Egan of 2SS Broad street has been returned to him.
 Rev. E. H. Curry. D. D., the evan gelist who fs conducting services at the A. M. E. Zion church, win preach this evening at 7:45 o'clock on Are they not all ministering spirits for them who be heirs of salvation?"
 regular meeting of the ladies' auxiliary of Jehuda Halevi lodge was held at Odd Fellows hall last night. Miss Nora Lacava, graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music, rem dered vocal selections accompanied by Miss Emma Miller. Miss Sophie Meshken gave number of pleasing recitations.
 Clara Camp, R. N. of A. will hold a masquerade at Jr. O. U. A. M. hall Tuesday evening, November 6. Four prizes will be awarded. two for the prettiest and funniest ladies' costumes and two for the best and funniest eentlemen's costumes.
 Mrs Frederick R. Strasburg and Mary Louise, who have been visiting Mrs Strasburgs mother, Mrs. George W. Ward of 20 Andrews street Or the past few days, have returned 10 their home at the Wilbraham Aca- lemy, Wilbraham. Mass.
 Mrs. Edward Jacobs of New York, who is to address the New Britain Chapter of Hadassah at it's Sunday evening supper will be the guest of Miss Asna Goldsmith Of West Main street.
 The postponed social and whist of he Holy Family Circle of st. Mary's church will be held this evening in tho Y. M. T. A, X B. hall.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-02
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

The continued demand for railroad shares featured the irregular open ing or todays stock market. II. s. Steel opened fractionally higher but most of the other industrial leaders showed slight recessions on initial sales. Congoleum advanced ? points to 159. a new top. Oils were again heavy.
 With the exception of Chesapeake X Ohio, which dropped point from it's early high. the rails were in good demand at slightly higher prices. Louisville &; Nashville and Katy preferred each advancing point. In- dustrials turned heavy with selling pressure most effective against the au- tomotive and oil issues. Texas com pany dropping point to another new low for the year. Willys Overland preferred advanced l 1-4 to a new top. Foreign exchanges opened heavy, demand sterling falling to a new low for the year.
 Noon.-Operators on the long sioc of the market continued >their cam paign for higher prices during the ptlihltliilS liiE lt"bihS SpNS- ulative industrials to. sag while they brought forward new leaders Bullish were successfully con ducted in a number of foreign oils, motor accessories and specialties. net gains of to 3 points being registered before noon by General Asphalt com mon and preferred, Pan-American B, General Electric. Parish Bingham, Kelsey Wheel. Eton Axle. Goodrich preferred, Laclede Gas and American Zine preferred. Bear traders put out new short lines in II. s. Steel. Bald win. Studebaker and American Can. all of which sold below yesterdays final quotations. Call money opened at 4st per cent.
 Wall Street.-Sclling orders be- rame more extensive after mid day and a number Of industriaIs sagged sharply until Il repetition of yester- days bullish demonstration in Chcs- apeake and Ohio caused a rally.
 High Low Close l
New Britain herald., 1923-11-02
H. 5. GRID BATTLE
 INCOMPLETE
Director Cassidy and Vice-Prin-
 pal Moody to Make Decision

The decision as to where the com ing game between the teams of the Hartford and New Britain high schools will be played will be left en- tirely in the hands of Physical Direct or G. M. Cassidy and Vice Principal J. c. Moody, it was decided today at the school. Whatever they may de- eide upon they will have the back ing of the administration.
 In an interview this morning. the former declared that the game, in his opinion. will be played in this city, and that St. Mary's field will prob ably be the place. He further stated that arrangements are under way to take care of the crowd, and that a definite announcement will be made soon. A plan is now under way to insure a fair percentage of paid ad- missions to the game.
 The Young Women's Literary so- ciety will begin its fifth season next Tuesday afternoon. This club has enjoyed great success during its existence and If plans carry through this years club will be more sue cessful than any year previous. Miss Norma Began has had charge four out of five years, and much of it's success is due to her.
 The feature of the first meeting will be the play, "The Gift of a Chicken" by Margory Moore of Ken sington. who has enjoyed great sue cess as a playwright. She will speak i to the rlub at its second tnpatiup ois i December f. Her talk will center | around plays and plagwrights. Part l of the first scene of the play was | given in the auditorium of the school l this morning before members of the ! upper classes. All members Of theI faculty and all young women Of the | school are invited to bo present at l the meeting where they may take the 1 opportunity 10 join the club if they wish.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-02
I'VE BEEN DUPED,'
 DR. MARKHAM SAYS
Is Ashamed il Things Are as Bad
 as Pictured

Hartford, Nov 9.--"It simply looks Hs fl had been dupcd," said Dr. Ernest A. Markham of Durham. chairman or tho examining board of the Connecticut Eclectic Medical So- cicty in commenting today on dcvci- opmcnis in tho investigation being made in the state of physiciah's cor. ti,i.d by his board who are alleged 10 bc rrarticing Illegally in the state.
 'lf conditions are us they arc said 10 hc all these doctors who arc claimed 10 have obtained their dipo- mas iraudulcntly should be cleaned out," lac continued. "l feel ashamed tn think have hcon serving on this board if Inc things they say about it are true, and if ii can he found that any member Of His board has been crooked they, too, should be cleaned out"
 Dr. Markham said ho had for warded to Dr James F.. iiatr gee reatry of Inc board. q list of names of inc graduates of the Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery, and expects Dr. Hair 10 return from Townshcnd, VI, shortly, for q con. ference. At this conference they wal go oprr the list and cndeavor to scpa. rate those who may have fraudu- lentlt secured their diplomas or their licenses. and ask the state board or health to revoke Inc licenses
 When told that certain applicants for licenses had answered questions of his examining board exactly alike. as disclosed at Governor Templeton's conference yesterdayw ith states Att torney Alcorn and State Health Com missioner Osborne hr. Markham expressed surprise and de- ciarcd that the questions prepared by rim we'c printed in Middletown and were taken 10 New Haven, where the , examinations are held by himself. | personally, and were not surrendered | until the time Of the examinations.
 'On the face of the thing I would i say the questions were stolen some how" he declared. If they were gtolnn. or if there has been anything | crooked !n any way I hope the guilty | ones will be found and prosecuted" |