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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
ARE USING BLOODHOUNDS
kentucky Posse Hot On Trail of Al
legged Murderer, Who F1ccs Into
Hills in His Night Clothes.

Covington, Ky. May 2s.--Blood-
hounds have been sent to Maulden.
KY, to aid in the search for John
Hurst. who is alleged to have shot and
killed J. B. Short, deputy L. s. mar
shal late Saturday night when the
latter attempted to arrest him OH
warrant charging illegal manufacture
of whiskey. When word of the slay-
ing reached the offices of Roy E. Will
liams, L. s. marshal. last night, deputy
marshals from the entire eastern dis
trict of Kentucky were ordered to
Join In the search for the fugitive who
according to dispatches fed TO the
hills clad only in his night clothes
Marshal Short. Deputy Sheriff Flan-
merry and Ford Short. son of the mar
shall, went to Hurst's home late Satur-
day night with warrant for the lat
ter's arrest. As the elder Short step
ped in front o. the door Hurst is al
ieged to have fired q shotgun point
blank at the marshal. He died 80
minutes later.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
SAILORS ON STRIKE
Russian Crew on Z. S. Army Trans
port Quits Work 600 Miles at Sca--

BY The Associated Press,
Manila. May est was reported
here today that the Russian crew Oh
the American army transport Mer-
ritt enroute from Manila to San
Francisco with $40 Russian refugees,
had gone on strike, holding up the
L. S. S. Harrison was started imme-
tiately from Corregidor island with
an emergency crew of Filpinos
Tho Russian refugees made exiles
by the soviet occupation of Nladivos-
tok are emigrating to tho United
States under permission of the gov
ernment. The Merritt left Manila on
May 90.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Policemen on Carpet For Riding
in After Making Last Duty Call
VETERANS MAKE GOOD
orll. Pa, EN-Ser,icemcn Carry Out
Threat and Rip Down statue of
Winged Victory

Pork, Pa, May @S.--Former service
men early today demolished the sta
tue winged victory" which was plac-
cd in front of the court house during
the victory loan drive in 1919. The
statue. made of plaster had fallen into
state Of disrnpair and the county
commissioners refused TO mend 1t.
War veterans announced several
days ago that they would refuse TO
march past the statue on Memorial
Day If il was not repaired.
No attention, apparently was givcn
this threat and today n group of var
veterans marched to the court house.
Using ropes and chains they pulled
the statue off its base and it broke
into pieces.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Elusive Whitfield Still
Manages to Escape Police

Chicago. May 2S.-Chicago police
men and deputy shcriffs continue to
guard the northern roads and to
search the south side negro district
here for John l.. Whitfield, wanted in
Cleveland for killing a policeman.
The search also continues in southern
Wisconsin. where traces of Whitfield
have been reported at intervals since
he escaped under a hail of bullets
from Madison, Wis, policemen last
Tuesday night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
MYSTERIOUS SLAYING
Prominent Lansing Woman Is Muir
dcrcd in Own Home--Ho,inds lose
Trail at Railroad Tracks.

Lansing. Mich, May 2S.--Police to-
day still were without clue as to the
identity of the prowler who shot and
killed Mrs. William r. Britten, As.
prominent Lansing woman, and wife
of former Alderman Britten at her
homo early Sunday morning
No ono saw the person who shot
Mrs. Britten as She stepped from her
bedroom into the corridor to inVesti-
gate noises. Screams of Miss Helen
Powers who was staying with Mrs,
Britten, awokc n ncighhor and the
police were notified.
Bloodhounds followed a trail to the
Grand Trnnk railway tracks where
they lost It.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
GET TO WORK OR QUIT COUNTRY is
FRENCH ORDER TO GERlNANY,y r. X.
MEN; GIVEN BUT 48 HRS TO COMPLY
PaIIfE WITH RIOT
As I0 tn RANK
MT FIND ALI q, IL

AeN Haven, May sA-An fmers
geheY alarm today brought
sanai Of police, guns In hand on
the run, into one af the savings
hanks, business was going on
quietly as usual, II Is thought a
hank empi0ye accidentally set on
the alarm which is connected
with tine police station,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
.DE7ROI7ERS, HIT By HIGH RENTS,
BUY TENTS AND FOOL LANDLORDS

Detroit. May 2s.-Detroit during
the last fortnight has seen the growth
Of its tent colony in the Grand River
district. from handful of open air
residents, TO a small city containing
hundreds of families who have taken
this means OF fighting the home short
age and attendant high rentals here.
Rents in many parts OF the city
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

have almost doubled within the past
month. This especially is true of
modest workingmen's homes, accord
ing to officials OF the city welfare de-
partment, who daily are being be-
sieged by scores Of persons elected
from their homes because they could
not met the rent advances of from sS5
to s65 and SIS a month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
GRAVES DECORATION
FUND TOTALS SI29.7g
Memorial Meeting Con-
tributes S3i.79-Ameri-
can Legion Wants $500

Cor ~ lions over the weekend
bror ,Eddy-Glover post over
sec - decoration fund up 10
advance of sbi.19 since
- ort on Saturday. The cam
- $500 is being conducted by
~ I'd In order that Eddy Glover
Nv ay send its quota 10 national
81 " aarters OF the American Legion,
u ~ n Is raising 100000, the income
- IN which will be used every year
decorate tho graves OF American
! ,ervicemen who are buried In France
Eddy-Glover post officers hope that
the $500 will be contributed by Me
mortal Day, the time limit they set
on the campaign. All contributions
are welcome. regardless OF the
amount. They should be left at or
sent TO the Herald office. II the pub
lie " TO give this cause the support
1t deserves, quick action will be neces-
sary as only few hours will elapse
before the books are closed
A collection for the fund was taken
up yesterday at the memorial services
AT the First Baptist church. s2s,7s be
ing received and sent TO the Herald.
\ letter received with the check says:
"The New Britain Herald,
"Gentlemen:
II enclose check TO the order of
American Legion Overseas Graves
Decoration fund for s29.79.
This is the amount of the collec-
ton takAl ut the Memorial Day serv-
ice held at the First Baptist church
last evening.
Yours truly.
wv. II. JUDD,
Treasurer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
A JAZZY EL0PEMENT
Congressman Ksale's Son, Sayopl,one
Player i'm Cabaret, secretly Weds
Former Iicgfcld Ioliies Beauty,

Chicago, May 2S.--Alfred J. Evale,
%. son of Rcv. o. !. Kvale, OF Benson,
Mich, who defeated Andrew J. Vol
stead for congress- has eloped to
Crown Point, Ind, and married Miss
Ethel Virginia stanheld. former Zieg-
field follics beauty. and daughter of a
wealthy contractor of Pikesville. Nd.
Young kvalc plays a saxophone in
a Chicago cabaret.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Shildkraut and Weinberger
Each Are Given 5000 Fine

New York. May 2S.--Budolph Shild-
kraut. star and Harry Weinberger.
producer OF the God of Vengeance.
convicted with IL members of the
cast last week of producing an inde-
cent performance were fined $500
each by general sessions Judge Nc
lntyre today.
Judge Mcintyre suspended sentences
on the IL others
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Bandits Torture Man Till
He Gives Safe Combination

New York. May eS.--After chasing
shoe clerk and customer into the
cellar and slamming a trap door on
their heads, two bandits today tor
tured Joseph Stimmel into giving
them the combination of the store
safe by slashing his checks with a
knife. They escaped with s2,5on.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Blinded BY Flames, But Father
Catches z Youngsters Dropped
To Him From The Attic Window

New Haven. May 2G--Julius Paecht
did remarkable thing yesterday, the
fire and police departments reported
today. He caught. after being blind
ed by flames. his seven children who
were dropped 10 him from an attic
window by his wife. The fire started
while all were asleep. Paecht, fight
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
$4,000 FUR ROBBERY

Detroit May Burglars over
Sunday broke a hole through -
inch brick fire wall, entered the store
of Mau, Inc. furricrs and stole s75.-
600 worth of furs. officials said the
thieves must have used two motor
trucks to carry away the furs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Sixteen Trucks Needed to
Carry Money French Take

Essen. Nay e. : SIXTEEN motor
trucks were required to carry away
the 92,oa0. 600. .ona paper marks and
1900 pieces of German silver money
seized by the French from the local
branch of the Reichshank YESTERDAY.
Guarded by armored cars. the money,
which is the equivalent of about So
100000 was taken to Duesseldorf and
sent by train 10 Mayencc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

ing the fire. got blast in the face
His wife had the children together
upstairs in the small one-family
house. Paccht made his way outside
and caught each child. Later he was
taken TO hospital. The FIRE mar
shai believes the fire started when
pet dog overturned a lighted gas
heater.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
SEE FATHER SLAIN

Valdosta. Ga. May 2S.--T'our chill
dren witnessed the killing of their
father. G. \. Hunter, farmer, late
yesterday by Sandy Armstrong, ne
gro. A posse was reported today on
the trail of the negro.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Freezing Weather Noted
In New London District

Oneco. Conn, May 2s--The wealth
or had a sudden change during last
night and lust before sunup today
thermometers here ranged from two
below freezing TO few degrees above
that mark II was the coolest May
2S morning recalled here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
POSTAL HALF HOLIDAY

Boston. May 2S.--Postal officials
announced today that beginning next
Saturday letter carriers in the Boston
postal district would he given a half
holiday each Saturday. Clerks will
receive the half holiday in alternate
weeks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
NEI MANN ESTATE TO WIDOW

by the will of the late Louis Neu-
mann. the entire estate, real and
personal. Is left TO the widow. Justine
Neumann, to be hers during her
natural life. and ii is provided that
upon her death the property shall he
divided equally among her children.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

Indianapolis, Ind, May IS. Solemn
ceremony for final consecration of
the 80, 100 graves of Americans in for
eign soil will b,H conducted j., Europe
by the American Legion and the Over
seas Memorial Day association on
May 80. These services have been ar
ranged to pay tribute TO the resting
Continued on Third Page)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
General Degoutte Deter
mined to Put an End to
Traffic Tie up, Reports
From Berlin Show
Reign of Terror Still Grips
Dortmund Area, Where
1Ahs
communists Strive to
Gain Control.

Ily Tha Associated Press
Berlin, May 9s.-=Gen. Degoutte.
French commander In the Ruhr has
issued new order TO the German
railway men to resume work under
the French within is hours. All rail-
way men under 60 years OF age who
fail TO do so will be expelled from the
occupied territory. while those more
than 60 may consider themselves dis
missed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
TRAIN HITS CAR, 7 die
Interurban Trolley From Detroit Runs
Into Touring NTacl,inc on Grade
Crossing in suburbs.

Detroit, May 2S-With the seven
victims of the crasl, identified, Oak
land county authorities today We're
investigating circumstances surround
ing the collision on Woodward avenue
road, about 10 miles north Of Detroit,
last evening, of an automobile and a
south hound interurban car.
In addition to the seven who met
death all of whom were Detroitery,
dozen or more passengers of the in
terurban were cut by broken glass or
were injured when they jumped from
the car after It crashed into the au-
tomobile.
Tho dead are Joseph Kapinsky, is;
Beatrice Cholpcik Is; Mary Chano-
zuls. -; Mary Trash, 20, and Anna
Frash, rs. sisters; Aloysius Balcar Jr..
81. and his brother, Joseph, is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
THE WEATHER

Hartford. May 2S.-Eorccast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Fair. not much change in tenn
pcraturc tunislit and Tuesday;
moderate variable winds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
Commanders Of Post Issue In.
structiOns for May 80 Observance
URGE THEM TO JOIN PARADE
Appeal 10 spanish War Veterans, AM
eriean legion, Veterans Of Foreign
Wars. Disabled Camp of American
Veterans and World War Notcr-
ans.

orders OF the day for 4, g, Ham
mond camp. United Spanish War Vet
Grams: Eddy.Gloycr post, American
/ Legion. Private Walter J, Smith post
/ Veterans of Foreign Wars: Disable
Camp of American Veterans and kc ,
eiusko post. World War Neter s
were issued today in connection ~
the Memorial Day observance. .
are as follows: ~
The observance OF Mem cSH (
Is a sacred duty OF all the ~
mems organizations. In the J.
ance of this duty. the Spanish -
Veterans and local World War Veter-
ans organizations will gladly cooper
ate with the G. 4. Il. and other pa
triotie organizations OF standing II
will be remembered that Difference
must be accorded the veterans of the
earlier war in this observance.
THE homes of the nation are empty
for time Memorial Day while the
people of those homes gather in trib-
utc to the dead who defended them.
There are many of these dead mon.
How many we do not know exactly,
for the sons OF America have served
America TO the death in numerous
But we do know this:
that the greater part of them have
their last abiding place in the soil OF
their own land, and their bodies lie
under American sod. About their
tombs there opens out on every side
(Contin,Ied on EIeyenth Paee)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28
MRS. PHILLIPS CABLES
Hammer Nurderess, Due at New Or
leans Tomorrow Declares She Will
Prove Her Innoe-6nce.

New Orleans, May 2S.--Clara, Phil
lips. hammer murderess is expected
to reach hero tomorrow from Hon
duras on the steamship Copan. Tho
fugitive is en- route to Los Angeles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

BY The Associated Press.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras May 2s.-
A message declaring her innocence
has been received by the Associated
Press correspondent here from Clara
Phillips, convicted of murder in Cali
fornia now on her way back to the
United States in charge of American
officers.
The message sent from Puerto Cor
tez Just before the steamer Copan
sailed, read as follows:
Please say I intend to give the
world the truth about the Alberta
Meadows case--that I am Innocent of
that awful crime of which was un-
justly convicted and that the oppor-
tunity will soon come for me to prove
1t.
Clara Phillips
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-28

CONTINUED on Eleventh Page.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17

be held tonight in the city hall at
1880 o'clock at which time 1t is ex-
pected some important matters will
be discussed.
An adjourned meeting of the COM
non council will be held in the city
hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
Persons interested in the Borden
town and Pine avenue assessmen;
will be heard at this time.
A meeting of the Exempt Fire
mems Association will be held in
the city hall on next Thursday eve
ming.
The members of the Shade Tree
Commission have announced thai
they intend to plant more shade
trees about. the city in the spring.
On Wednesday in the Sunday
school room of the Baptist church
there will be a clam chowder sale.
The chowder will be ready at noon.
Mrs. James Gravatt and daughter,
Ruby, witnessed the Greenwich Viii
lage Follies. at the Winter Garden,
New York City, on Friday night,
The card party under the aus
pices o fthe Jr. O. U. A. NJ. held in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
Stomach Out Of Order ?
Can You Eat and Sleep !

Trenton, N J.-"Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery has been a great help
to me in restoring me to health. l was
in a weak, nervous condition, could not
sleep. had no desire for food, and no med
icine hat ] took seemed to help me. My
husbands mother suggested that try
DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Immediately began to feel an improve
ment. and after using several bottles my
nervous, restless condition disappeared
and | could eat and sleep in a natural
way 1t is a pleasure for me to recon-
mend this wonderful tonic to any one
who needs a reliable medicine. Mrs.
H. Stauffer, 1923 Prospect st.
Start on the road to health at once by
obtaining this Discovery" of DR.. Pierce's
from your neighborhood druggist in tab
lets or liquid. Write DR.. Pierce, pres
ident Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
SOUTH AMBOY CHURCH HAS
MOST SUCCESSFUL Bazaar

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 1.-THE
annual bazaar of Christ church came
to a very successful close on Satur-
day night, after four nights activity
in the parish house. A record break
ing gathering was on hand oh the
final night of the affair.
Each night a cafeteria supper was
served by a committee of ladies. Inn
mediately after the supper dancing
was enjoyed for several hours to the
tune of Frank Hoffman's musical
assemblage.
The second floor of the parish
house was arranged with a large
number Of booths, attractively deco
rated in holiday colcrs. Hundreds
of Christmas gifts were sold during
the four days activity. Much of the
goods was the handiwork of the
Pensioners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17

the X. of p. hall Friday night. was
we'll attended. A large number of
prizes were awarded and the affair
was a financial success.
Measles seem to be all the rage
at this time. A large number Of
houses are placarded about the cits.
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Pierce
are enjoying a stay of several weeks
in the south.
Rev. William Lannery, curate at
st. Mary's church, was a Railway
visitor yesterday.
"Bill' Deegan, past commander of
New York State Department of the
American Legion, will in all proba-
bility be the main speaker at the
legion dinner to be held on January
8. when the local post will install
their officers. Commander Deegan
is considered a very able talker and
his appearance in this city will un-
doubleday attract the legion men.
In Ireland. where the people have
n very exclusive taste in tea, few
shopkeepers will buy tea which has
been blended by machinery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
SOUTH AMBGY

Attorney John p. Mcclure was a
Sayreville visitor last evening with
friends.
Ambrose Watts and Frank Sea-
grave motored with a party of
friends to Railway last evening.
Elizabeth Duggan motored with a
party of friends to Red Bank yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Emmons have
returned to this city after a two
weeks stay with their daughter in
York, Pa,
Frank M. Stratton has been elect
ed to represent the NJ. L. church at
the laymens convention to be held
In Atlantic City in March.
A bowling contest at the "Y' al
leys is attracting ne end of atten-
ton. The bowlers In the contest
must bowl twenty games and the
ten highest will be taken into con-
sideration. Two prizes will be award
ed for first and second honors.
An important meeting of the South
Amboy Taxpayers Association will
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
AMBOY TWENTY EIGHTH
IN CLASS DIVISION

The football team organized by
Coach R. T. Stauffer, at the local
high school for the campaign just
closed, was rated twenty-eighth in
the Glass A division of the state, ac-
cording to a list recently given out
by the state association.
Neptune, recognized as the state
champions, was rated first, and Bar
ringer, of Newark, was second on
the list. Numerous North Jersey
teams are well up on the list.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
ARMY Five Beaten

The Army basketball team was
beaten for the first time in two years,
in a contest with Columbia. at West
Point, on Saturday night. The final
score was 1920. Two seasons ego,
the University of Pennsylvania ae-
feated Army. 1928. and since that
time the West Pointers piled up
thirty-tWo wins.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17
Wilson Given Offer

Johnny Wilson, former middle
weight champion, is to fight Pat Nc
Carthy, at Boston, tomorrow night.
before the Arena A. c., of that city.
The show is being staged by the
Elks and Wilson is to receive
$4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-17

TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Chosen FreehoIders of the County
of Middesex herewith publishes a copy of the County Budget for the wear
1924 as approved at the meeting held Thursday, December 18th. 1923 and
herewith gives notice that a public hearing thereon will be held al the
Rooms, County Record Building, Bayard Street. New Bruns-
wick, New Jersey, on Thursday, December 9th It s o'clock p NJ. at which
time and place objections thereon la be presented h " N ia nav of
the County of Middlesex.
Board of Chosen Fseehoders,
THOMAS j. MULVIHILL, Clerk.