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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
ILLUSTRATES JAIL BREAK
Lancaster Sheriff Kills One and
Wounds Another Prisoner After Be-
ing Attacked.

Lancaster, O.. April 23.--Two bull
let's from the pistol of Sheriff Chas.
Speriky frustrated the attempt of
two prisoners to escape from the Fair
field county jail here last night after
they had attacked the sheriff.
One of them. Trafford Blizzard, 2S.
an ex-convict. is dead and Roy Bah
bitt, 25, Is back in his cell suffering
from bullet wound in the shoulder.
Both were indicted for robbery.
Blizzard attacked the sheriff as he
passed In the corridor of the Jail.
hitting him with his fists Rabbit, the
sheriff said, then slipped UP from
behind and struck him over the head
with milk bottle. AS the officer fell
to the floor the pair dashed for the
Jail Office. AS they reached an out
side door the sheriff fired and they
fell into the street, one dead and the
other wounded.
The men had been working as
TRUSTEES about the prison.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
THUNDER BAY VALLEY IN
MICHIGAN UNDER WATER
Serious Floods Occur and City OF
Alpena Inundated Ten 10
Thirty Inches,

Alpena, Micho April 2S.-Thundel
Bay valley today was a great lake
with one OF the worst floods In this
history of northern Michigan sweep,
Ing along the course of the Thunder
lay river. Water runs through tn,
streets In the lower sections of Alpena
to depth of from 10 to 30 inches
Residents In the low lying sections
Of the city and farmers In the valley
have been forced to move,
The flood waters which already
have swept out two bridges threaten
the power company dam and dyna-
hitting Is being used to prevent a
further jam of ice and logs. One
bridge already has been dynamited
to permit the ice and logs to flow
out into Thunder Bay.
Train service In and out Of Alpena
was suspended yesterday when water
overfiowed the tracks to depth of
10 inches to two feet.
The food came with a rush Sat-
urday following a period of mild
weather. Ice broke into huge chunks
and floating down stream to bridges
formed jams that soon forced the
water over the river banks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
City Items

Meet me at schmarr's for dinner
advt.
The regular monthly meeting OF tn
Veteran Corps. Co, !. will be held a
the State armory. Arch street
at Sis o'clock.
To complete the file the following
Heralds are wanted: Oct. II. 1922
and Feb, 2, 1923. Phone 925.
August Hausrath sold toda,
through the Camp Real Estate Co.. I
two-family house at 201 smalle,
street to Mike Karasauskas and An
thony Masinlionis.
Shoe clerks--both men and womer
wanted for Saturday afternoons anc
evenings at the Big store.--advt.
The New Britain Choral society will
hold a regular rehearsal this evening
in the Y. w. C. A. hall.
Radio sets and supplies at Morans
--advt.
Indianola Council will hold a regu-
lar meeting tomorrow evening and,
following the business sessions, q full
rehearsal Of the degree team will be
held.
Open alleys at the Casino tonight.
--advt.
The Woman's club OF Maple Hill
will hold an all day sewing meeting
tomorrow at the home OF Mrs. Rich
ard Hurlbert, Jr.
Shoe clerks-both men and women
Henry Schmidt, William Slaney,
John Magician and Joseph Fitzpatrick
attended the Yanks- Washington base
ball game in New York.
wanted for Saturday afternoons and
evenings at the Big Store.-advt.
Phenix lodge, /. o. o. F.. will meet
TOMORROW evening to confer the sec
ond degree on class of candidates.
Raymond w. Smith of Liberty, N.
y, formerly Of this city, visited here
over the weekend.
Open alleys at the Casino tonight
--advt.
Robert B. Bacon, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. s. Bacon of Lincoln street,
has returned to Princeton university,
after spending the weekend with his
parents.
Prof. S. P. HOLSTER of Storrs COL
lege, head of the department Of POM
ology, will speak at the regular meet
ing of the New Britain Lions club
tomorrow noon at 1915 o'clock at
the Elks' club.
Valiant Review will hold whist
after the meeting Wednesday evening.
Kavelick for one year at a monthly
rental of SIT.
Il. l.. Austin of Hartford was ar
rested this morning by Policeman
Clarence Lanpher for violating Sec
ton AZ of the motor vehicle law. He
will be arraigned in police court to-
morrow morning.
The police have been notified that
the operators license of William Fan
zalitos of 100 John street has been re-
turned.
Phoenix Temple Of Honor will meet
for initiation of one candidate and the
nomination and election of officers.
The Luther league of the st. Johns
German Lutheran church will meet
tomorrow evening.
Announcement was made this aft
ernoon by DR.. Henry T. Bray, chair
man of the health board, that spe-
cial meeting of that board will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock
to open and act on bids for garbage
collection contracts. There are seven
bidders.
A meeting of the building commits
sion will be held tomorrow evening
at the office Of the building inspector.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
School BOND ISSUE
NOT ON SCHEDULE
Park Needs to Be Discussed at
Finance Board Meeting

Although the school boards doci-
sion to ask the board of finance and
taxation to recommend the issuance
of school bonds to the amount OF
$7S0,000 WAS taken some time before
the park commission came out with
the announcement that $4,000 In
park bonds was desired 70 continue
work on Willow Brook park, the
board of finance and taxation at a
meeting called for Wednesday eve
ming Is summoned to act on the Sec
ond proposition only, no mention be-
Ing made In the call for action on
school bonds.
Cards announcing tho meeting wero
sent to the members today by Chair
man Edward II. Hall.
Should the question OF school bonds
come before the finance board in the
near future, opposition to their issu-
ance is certain to be voiced. Mayor
A. M. Paonessa is opposed to author
izing any new school bonds until the
report Of the school survey commit
tee Is received and acted upon. Chair
man Hall and Thomas II. Kehoe Of
the finance board are also members
of the survey committee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
CRITICIZES GOVERNMENT
Head OF Cotton Association Says Re-
port Of Crop Outlook Is But Play
ing Into Hands OF Gamblers.

hiS ihto hanlS VI UanDicrS.
st. Matthews. s. c., April 23.-The
action of the department Of agricul-
ture in making public the crop acre
age report in which planting inten-
tions of farmers were forecast, was
denounced as a measure ''in behalf
of the gamblers" who faced heavy
losses through selling cotton they did
not own, in a statement here today
by j. r. Wannamaker, president of
the American cotton association. Pro-
tests against the report, Mr.. Wanna
maker said had come to him by tele-
graph from every section of the coun-
try and from persons in all walks of
life, including members of congress.
Making public a government fore
cast at this time, Mr.. Wannamaker
said, is unprecedented in this country
for at least SO years, the first regular
forecast not being due until July.
Last year. he continued, department
of agriculture officials refused the
request of cotton interests that the
mated early in the year. This year
when there was the possibility of a
contrary effect prediction was made.
There exists now, Mr. Wannamaker
declared, "a natural corner" In cot
ton due to the law of supply and
demand with consumption overlap
ping production. The visible supply
of American cotton is only 1,974,52S
bales. he added, while the mills Of the
world oro ,,Sipp II ot fha rato ~ q
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
WILL HAVE CHOIR.

Next Sunday will mark the termi-
nation of the services of the quartet
which has been singing for services
In Trinity M. Il. church. The music
for future services will be provided
either by a volunteer choir of which
Leonard G. Vokes, the new assistant
pastor will have charge, or by the
Girls chorus.
The quartet will sing together at
lts last service next Sunday evening.
'ihe members are John A. Lindsay,
Lass; Miss Huldah c. Johnson, con-
traito; Arthur j. Egglcston, tenor,
and Claire Selin, soprano.
The members of the quartet were
pleasantly entertained last Friday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Dugald Mcmillan on Forest street
Dinner was served and a social hour
followed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
AMERICA GETS CREDIT
Increase in Bahama Island Liquor
Business Caused by Prohibition

London, April 2S.-(By Associated
Press) the whole OF the
large increase of imports of wine and
spirits into the Bahamas last year
was due to prohibition in America,
Mr.. Ormesby-Gore, under secretary of
the colonial office, told a Questioner
in the house of commons this after
noon.
Commander kenworthy independ-
ent liberal member for Hull raised
a laugh with the suggestion that for
the sake of friendship with America
these colonies be rationed. Mr.. Orms-
by-Gore said he certainly would not
interfere with British trade. IF we
prohibited 1t they would go to Haiti
or some other convenient island be-
longing to another nation" he added.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
Advises Use Of Airplanes
In Locating Rum Ships

New York, April 2S.-Palmer Can
field, federal prohibition director for
New York state who personally in
spected the Jersey rum fleet last
week today recommended to Federal
Commissioner Haynes that airships be
used to locate runners that the coast
guard service be ordered to war
vigorously on smugglers and that dry
forces ashore be substantially in
creased.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
MUCH GRAIN EXPORTED

London, April 20 (By the Associat.
ed OVERWHELMINGLY 100000
tons OF grain are stated to have been
exported from, Russia this year Rom
aid Mcneil under secretary of state
for foreign affairs told questioner in
the house of commons this afternoon.
He added that according to a report
from the British agent In Moscow the
population was suffering from an ac-
tual shortage of grain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
sHAKEsPEARE's BIRTHDAY.

Stratford on Avon, April 23.-Cele-
bration of the anniversary of Shakes
peare's birth today began at dawn,
with flags flying and church bells
At luncheon in connection
with the launching of an endowment
fund scheme for a memorial theater
a message was read from President
Harding expressing interest in the
Dlan,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
NEW BANK OFFICER HERE
Charles w. Hawkins Takes Up His
Duties At Commercial Trust Co. Re-
ceiyes Roses From Directors.

Charles w. Hawkins, formerly with
the Chemical National bank Of New
York city, began his duties this morn
ing as secretary and treasurer of the
Commercial Trust Co., succeeding
John c .Loomis who today began his
duties as vice-president of the bank
ing house.
Directors Of the Commercial Trust
presented Secretary Hawkins with a
basket of roses and former associates
at the Chemical National bank in
New York sent him a handsome brass
desk set.
Mr.. Hawkins was assistant manager
Of the new business department OF the
New York banking house and at the
time Of hn resignation was president
of the Chemical club, having a mem
bership of over 400.
The new bank official plans to take
up his residence in New Britain in
two months.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
STORM WARNINGS

Washington, April 23.-The wealth
err bureau today issued the following
storm warning: Advisory northwest
storm warning ordered one p. m. New
London. Conn.,. to Provincetown,
Mass. Moderate north and northwest
gales off the coast this afternoon and
tonight. Disturbance some distance
east of Nantucket moving east north
eastward"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
ENGLAND KEEPS POSTED

London. April 20 (Isy the Associate
ed Press)-In reply to queries in the
house of commons today, Stanley
Baldwin, chancellor Of the exchequer
cmphatically stated that the imperial
government had kept in close touch
with the governments of the domin-
ions on the matter of the Franco.
Belgian occupation of the Ruhr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
FOUR ARE INDICTED

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, April "a
Marquis Curtis. Frank James, John
Coffey and John Hawkins. the
patients who escaped from the Mat
tewan state hospital on April 10 were
indicted today by the Dutchess county
grand jury. They are charged with
grand larceny, assault and escaping
from prison.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
Inventories of Morley
And ROssberg Estates

Alfred w. Morley left an estate of
s2.250 represented in four shares of
Masonic Temple corporation stock at
$25 a share; an automobile valued at
$3.50, and property on Stanley street
valued at $4,000.
The estate of David William Rosen-
berg was appraised at $3.50 of which
$4,000 was invested In the New Brit
ain Market Co., and the remainder
was deposited in the New Britain
Savings bank.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
CONDUCTOR A SUICIDE.

Danbury, April 23.-John @. Dob
son. Al. in charge OF signal equip
ment on the Danbury- Pittsfield
branch of the N. Y, N. H. and H.
railroad, committed suicide by hang
ing early today in building in the
railroad yards here. His body was
found this forenoon by fellow work.
ers. He leaves his wife and four
children.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
ALIEN PROPERTY DECISION

Washington. April 2S.-The alien
property custodian has authority over
alien property not in his jurisdiction.
the supreme court held today in cases
brought by Frederick Wesche the
Commercial Trust Co. of New Jersey
and Charles ]. Ahrenfeldt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
CANNOT COLLECT TAXES
Levy on Goods Exported Is No,
Legal, Court Rules.

Washington, April ga federal
tax could not be legally collected on
goods exported, the supreme court to-
day decided in case brought by A.
y. Spaulding and Bros. against the
collector of internal revenue for the
second New York district.
A tax imposed under the war reve-
nue. act upon bats and baseballs sold
to firm in Venezuela was contested
successfully on the ground that it was
tax on exports prohibited by the
federal constitution.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
WESLEYAN COACH RESIGNS

Middletown, April 2S.--W. T.. Stel-
lar of Cleveland. baseball coach at
Wesleyan has resigned to take effect
with the close of the college year.
Stellar is to take up graduate work
and go into business. He is a gradu-
ate OF Oberlin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
SAILORS TO GET RAISE

Boston. April 90. Shipping men
announced today an increase in wages
would be granted on May 1 to 1000
sailors, fremen and mess boys COM
prising the unlicensed personnel of
American steamers sailing from this
port.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
PLANE FALLS. TWO KILLED

Washington, April 2S.-Ensign Cor.
don Gunther of Cambridge, Mass, and
Chief Machinist Mate w. Hill were
killed today when the seaplane in
which they were cruising above
Hampton Roads crashed into the bay.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
STEAMER IN COLLISION.

Seattle, April 23.-The steamer La
Purisima collided with the barkentine
Mary Winkleman early today off Slip
Point. The Mary Winkleman was re-
ported leaking and the cutter Snow
hamish went to her assistance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
Four to Eight Years for
AutOist Who Killed Girl

Philadelphia, April 23.--Four to
eight years in the penitentiary for
killing a girl with his automobile was
the sentence given today to John j.
Creedon. Except that Creedon was
not charged with intoxication, the
case was somewhat similar to that OF
Henry G.. Brock, the banker, who
was last week sentenced from six to
ten years for killing three persons.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
Dratha
Mrs. Jane Salisbury

WTs' JHHV HHIIsDHFN
Mrs. Jane Salisbury. widow of the
late John Salisbury died at the home
o finer niece, Mrs. A, N. Bennett at 20
Highland street this morning at the
age OF n. Besides her niece she IL
survived by sister-in-law, Mrs
Thomas Mckirdy Of Canaan and foul
nephews. George Tyler Charles and
William McKirdy OF New Britain, and
Robert Cochrane OF Middletown.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23
Ni1ttrralH
Michael Scensi.

Michael Scensi.
The funeral Of Michael scensi. in
FAINT son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Scensi OF 20 Lorraine street, was held
this afternoon at o'clock. Death
came to the infant Saturday afternoon.
Burial was In st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23

Joseph Leander Beers, of North
Westchester. uncle OF William L
Beers of this city. died Saturday even
Ing at the age of 81 years. The
nephew In this city. niece, Miss II
Edna Beers of New Haven and O
widow are the only survivors. He
will be buried tomorrow afternoon al
North Westchester.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23

In silent tunnels under the quaint
Finland village of Wisbech are $780,
600 bottles of port wine, put there to
mature. Some of the wine is cen
fury old.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23

TODAY's TREASURY REPORT.
y. s. Treasury-Balance s44s,7s4,sS4.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-23

A large liner may have as many as
16S furnaces.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-03
II ACRES GIVEN
FOR Publ |C
PARK
Charles G. Glover Donates
Land Near Wisconsin and
Massachusetts Avenue.

Seventy-seven and one-half acres
Of land in the northwest section,
near Wisconsin and Massachusetts
avenues, has been donated to the
District of Columbia for >use as q
public park and playground.
Melvin C. Hazen, district surveyor,
made the announcement today. The
land is donated by Charles G. Glover.
and lies between Massachusetts, ave-
nue. and Reservoir street along both
sides Of Foundry branch. 1t is to
be known as the Glover Parkway
and Children's Playground.
''Mr. Glover's public-spirited gen
crosby in presenting this parkway
and children's playground for the
use of the citizens Of the District OF
Columbia and Of the nation win be
highly appreciated. He has pre-
viously shown his great interest in
civic affairs in many ways. He con.
tributed largely to securing Rock
Creek Park and, in fact, has had a
leading part in nearly all recent ac
tiyities for improving and beautify
ing our National Capital" Hazen
said today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-03
Has Himself Arrested;
Court Puts Him
On P Probation

fare you q cop?" Charles H.
Murray asked policemen last
night.
"What do / look like, the
Chinese ambassador" said cop
replied.
" Starlight, / just wanted to
find out, because I'm drunk.
Lock me up"
when you order me around
like that I've got a notion not
to do it, but / guess I'd better
humor you. Come over to the
box"
Murray appeared before Judge
SchuIdt in Police Court today.
to answer charge of intoxica-
ton. The court recognized him
as a regular visitor and said:
Murray, isn't there anything
we can do to keep you sober?"
81 don't know, your honor"
"Well, we've tried fines and
Jail sentences without result,
but the court recognizes your
good judgment in wishing to be
taken care of by the policeman,
so I'm going to put you on pro-
baton"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-03

whom the appeal is made. 1t Is
also suggested that the writer
give his name and address. This
information will be treated as con-
fidential. 1t is valuable as it
sometimes assists the Good Fellow
in carrying out his wishes. A
family friend is frequently the
channel through which he reaches
those he wishes to remember.
Good Fellow Clubs.
Organization of Good Fellow cir
cles. it is understood, is under way
in several Government depart
ments. These temporary clubs
have proved efficient agencies in
mast years in carrying the Good
Fellow cheer into Washington homes
where little expectation existed of
Joyous Christmas. The Good
Fellow editor is ready to cooperate
with them, and the clubs are re-
ouested to get in touch with him
at the earliest possible time.
To be a Good Fellow one does
not have to be rich. There is an
old saving which Good Fellows
have found to be true, running to
the effect that, where there is a
will. there is way" The prompt
INC to be a Good Fellow is never
far removed from the means, they
saw, and this has led many men
and women to taking an active part
IN carving on Good Fellow missions
who might have hesitated other
wise. Good Christmas intentions
are beautiful in themselves, the
soirit of the Christmas season is
1,rJ+hoi,t counterpart in other periods
of the wear. 1t is reflected in each
human heart. Good Fellows will
END # easy to give it expression
NV Joining in the Good Fellow move
,,3ent and taking advantage Of the
Opportunities opened to them
through the Good Fellow exchange
Of The Washington Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-03
TAG DAY To AID
CHILDREN OF
POOR
Christ Child Society Will Raise
Funds to Continue
It's Work.

Tag day for the benefit Of the
Christ Child Society. will be held in
Washington December 8, officials Of
the organization announced today.
The proceeds of the tag sale ere
to be used to keep up the work
which was established by Miss
Mary Merrick in the District Of
Columbia in the eighties.
The society devotes itself to needs
Of poor children, giving them assist
ance from infancy until they are
fourteen years old.
Principal among the activities OF
the society are the labors carried
on by the relief committee, which
has charge of distributing agrments
and shoes to children in winter; the
social service, which includes a
dental clinic, sewing school. religi-
Gus instruction class, a dramatic
elias and girl cout troop; and the
French Air Farmrnear Rockville.
which took in eighty-five children
last summer.
The Christmas work of the society
Is unique. Members of the organ.
ization, visiting homes of the poor,
have the children write letters to
the Christ Child, asking for. some
gift. The letters are given to
society members to fill the request.