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New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
POSE AS WEST POINTER
 BY BURGLAR WAS FRAUD
East Orange Man and Companion Plead Guilty to Eight Scpa-
 rate Changes.

New York, March 16.-Although he posed in business and social cir cles as a West Point graduate, re- tired as major after being inyalided home, it was disclosed yesterday that Edgar H. Loveridge, Jr" ITO North Parkway, East Orange, N. J., ar rested Tuesday for burglary, never attended the military academy.
 This was learned when Major P. Perrne. U. $. A., assigned as in- spector-instructor with the 18th in fantry National Guard at Newark, communicated with the adiutant at West Point and was told Loveridge never had been enrolled there.
 The pseudo jor and Marc Pow ell, 44-A James street, Newark, who are said to have told the police they stole flor the fun of it." were ar raigned yesterday at Somer,ille on eight charges of burglary They pleaded guilty and were held with out bail. When the men were ar rested a large quantity of household furnishings, stolen from unoccupied homes in the Somerset Hills section, was recovered.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
CHALLENGES CRITIC
 0F CIVIL SERVICE
Dr. AYitable Asks Representative Christ to Substantiate Charges

pr. A. l.. Avitable. chairman of the civil service board issued the follow ing statement this afternoon:
 "As the chairman of the board wish to state that I feel that all of this board are loyal and are endeavor- ing to serve the city and perform all their duties in thorough anr care tul manner. personally, and also all members Of this board will appre- ciate Mir. Christ's advice as to who these favored few were that he claims saw the examination questions which were to be asked them before they came to tho board for examination. Possibly Mir. Christ can advise from whom they obtained this information.
 "The board endeavors to use every possible precaution against any leak age of this kind. In the first place we have put in many hours of our time at various times Gall Of which. please note, is without any compen- sation whatever) in making out sev- eral sets of examination papers so that the same questions will not be asked at each competitive examina- tion.
 These papers are all kept by the clerk of the board and never leave the civil service room except for examination purposes, l am unable to see why information such as stated by Mr. Christ could have been obtained unless there has been a leakage through printing, which it has ayways been our aim to handle in such q way as to avoid this pos sibility.
 AS for MT. Christ's statement that the New Britain civil service board is farce, would say that 1 believe a civil service board is desirable board for any city to have. If the present board is a farce. get rid of it and appoint another"
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
LILLIAN LORRAINE IN COURT
Accuses Man Named With Her In Di-
 yorce Case of Theft.

New York, March l6,-Lillian LOT raine, musical comedy star. appeared before Magistrate Levine in Jefferson Market court yeste day and accused ,ouis Wagner and his brother, Charles, of having stolen $1.000 from her. They were arrested but released later under s2,Ooo bail each. They gave their address at 152 West 44th street.
 The actress charges that on Jan. 10 she gave two checks, totalling S1.t00 to Louis Wagner to have cashed: that when he returned from the bank she was absent and he handed Si,O00 over to Charles Wagner.
 On June 9. 1929, Mrs. Charles Wag- ner sued for divorce. naming Miss Lorraine as correspondent. Mrs. Wag- ner, who lives at 200 West 5ith street, broke into the Lorraine apartment the
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
HIS ENGINE GOES DEAD
 AT HEIGHT OF Si,20O FEET
Two Ayiators Testing Naval AiTplane at Cleveland Narrowly Escape
 Death.

Cleveland, March 16.--Flying 12,. 900 feet above the earth, Paul Collins Cleveland air mail pilot, and Lieuten- ant George Strom, United States naval airplane inspector, narrowly missed death yesterday when the radiator of their machine froze and the 400- horse power engine suddenly stopped.
 Collins retained control of the ma chine and headed its nose toward the Glenn Martin landing field, eight miles away. hoping to glide the en- tire distance in safety. A heavy wind impeded the progress of the machine and prevented him from reaching his goal He made forced landing in a vineyard about two miles from the field. By his skilful handling the machine came down on an even keel, although it's landing gear became en- tangled in a mass of twisted wire in the vineyard.
 Neither of the men was hurt, al though Collins was shaken up and abandoned his regular mail trip to New York in the afternoon.
 The two were making the final test Of the airplane, which was the first of three Of the new model M-201 or- dered by the navy from the Martin company. Several days ago they made the preliminary test flight. stay ing up for more than two hours. They had been in the air for an hour yes- terday when the engine faield.
 The machine is especially designed
  and is equipped with a new model motor and convertible anding gear for use either on land or water. It is built to carry just two men. the pilot and an observer
 The damage from ,he forced land HE is estimated at s150. The rudder was torn off and one wing was torn slightly.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
PROTESTS SAVE GILMAN FROM
 SPRINGFIELD NOISE TEST
Springfield City Fathers Clamor Out side Hall to see Whether Trol-
 Icy Would Disturb Concerts.

Springfield, Mass, March 16.-
 Musical Springfield and the conserva- tive Puritan clements of this old fash toned New England city protested so stormily yesterday that the city of- ficials were compelled to abandon their plans to drag a truck load of junk past the municipal auditorium while Mischa Eman, the noted Violinist, was playing there.
 Summoning the municipal organist, Arthur H. Turner, at 7:30 o'clock, they had him play while the street department dragged big oil sprink- sand, and a steel road roller past the auditorium, the apparatus doing itn best to initiate d fat-wheeled trolley car. The purpose was to find out whether a proposed trolley loop back of the hall would disturb concerts. The noise was thoroughly audible during the organ recital.
 The city officials then fled the hall before the concert audience began to arrive, leaving behind assertions that they never intended to try the ex- perlmont uurlng the concert or sucn a distinguished artist as Elman and never even though of such a grotes- que thing.
 However. Mayor Leonard admitted last night that q quick shift in plans was made this afternoon because of the agitation that had been raised. and that the test was to have been made during the recital. He said he changed the plans himselr.
 The officials had intended to drag the same noise- making apparatus around the old First church on Court square the place of worship of some of the city's most prominent residents, but the mayor bowed to the opposi- lion there, too, and sent the appara- Jus home.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
RORABACK MAY RE
 FAVORING ALLING
tcontinued from First PagcJ
their support from Klett to filling,
 RrieudIy With Rorahac

their support from Klett to filling,
 Friendly With ROraback
 filling is very friendly with Rora- back and 1t may develop that the state chairman will endorse him as a hold move to strengthen himself in New Haven county where he is now very weak.
 Although there is nothing in the endorsement sent to the justice de- partment in behalf of filling to indi- cate that Roraback is in any way connected with it, department officials are inclined to believe that he knows something about the movement and is not unfrinndly to It.
 Arnon A. filling has been states attorney at New Haven about 14 years and was assistant states attorney for several years before that. He has never been very successful as a poli- tician. but has good reputation as a prosecutor.
 "Wet But EDforccs Law He has the reputation of being per sonally wet" but in the prosecution of liquor cases and all other kinds of cases he has been very severe. He is known generally as being hard boiled" prosecutor. For this reason his attitude towards violations of the Volstead law should he become United States district attorney will he ob- served with interest.
 {. As the situation now stands Chair man Roraback and the state republi- can executive committed stand pledg- td to support G. w. Klett Of New Britain for this appointment. sena- tors Mclean and Brandegee have this endorsement in hand. It had been expected they would forward their recommendation of Klett to the jus tice department before now and have the appointment made, or Klett's can didacy turned down. The delay has probably been occasioned by the con tinued illness of Attorney General Dougherty and his long absence from the department.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
TODAY'S TREASURY REPORT. [. s. Treasury-Balance, s195.521. .140,
TO WORK DEGREES.

The third and fourth degree will be conferred on a large class of can didates at meeting of Burritt Grange tomorrow night. X harvest supper will be served at 7:30 o'clock. The degree work will be in charge of the Wethersfield degree team. A large number of visitors is expected.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

even today,
 When the excitement was over and the gas had cleared away, the irre- pressible humor of the American doughboy which helped SO much to keep up the morale of the fighting forces, asserted itself, and as one met the other he would remark: "All praise to St, Patrick. but I guess Heinie did all the celebrating"
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Dfatlrs
Hugh Heslin.

Hugh Heslin, former resident of this city, died this morning in a hos pital at Hartford. He leaves two brothers, James and Thomas Heslin and a sister Mrs. Kenney of New Haven. The body will be brought to this city late this afternoon by NJ, ], Kenney & Co.,. undertakers. The ar- engagements for the funeral are in- complete.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Stella Aurila

The funeral of Miss Stella Aurila was held at o'clock this morning at St. Andrews Lithuanian church. Rev. Edward V. Grikis officiated at requiem high mass. The burial was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16
Henry D. Harris

The funeral of Henry D. Harris, a former resident of this city, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Er- win chapel. Interment was in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

morning of May 27 and alleged she found her husband there. Wagner is in the fur business at 61S Sixth ave- nuc.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-16

Arghan. a new substitute for cotton, is undergoing experiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
Dollar Day Sale
Again Wednesday
An Avalanche of Bargains
Prepared by Partici-
..e pating Merchants

An avalanche of bargains awaits
the shoppers of the city and sub
arbs Wednesday, for Wednesday
will be Dollar Day.
The Gazette will tomorrow run
big edition giving the names of
,he participating, merchants and
list of the many bargains that
will be offered on Wednesday.
This should be the shoppers
guide.
more and more day by day
FOR q dollar" is the slogan Of the
progressive merchants of The
ity who are keenly alive to the
situation and have slashed the
prices of innumerable articles in
order to meet the demands made
BY the public.
1t will be well to scan the adj
.ertisements closely and visit
hose places where the goods are
offered through the paper.
With fair weather promised by
The weather man. Wednesday
promises to be one of the big
gest and best dollar day sales
ever put on in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
Ex-Slave Leaves Cabin
To His BenefactOr

Fayettesville, N. c., Feb. 13--
Because "Mr. Willie" never fail
ed him when he needed advice 6r
help, William James McAlister of
Fayetteville, aged ex-sIave, who
died early today, made William
r. Fuller of New York, general
counsel of the American To-
bacco Company, sole heir and ben
eficiary of his estate, consisting
of a small cabin and its furnish
ings. it was learned when Nc
Alister's will was found. The old
negro's death was caused by
burns sustained when he feD into
an open fireplace.
MY wife, now deceased, be-
lohged to his (Mr. Fuller's) faith
er and mother" read McAlister S
will. land it was my pleasure e
be near the Fuller~family after
the war. ~. TO T3ECd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
Artificial Rain
Is Possibility
Sprinkle Sand on Clouds
To Get Rain and
Snow

Dayton, O., Feb. 12-Artifcial
rain is a success, Prof. Wilder d.
Bancroft of Cornell University
announced today.
Series of experiments at Me-
Cook aviation field have proved
moisture can be made to fall and
clouds and ,fogs disappear almost
at will, Bancroft declared.
The method OF producing rain
consists Of sprinkling electrically
grains of sands in the clouds, by
airplanes. Thus far it has been
nployed chiefly for the purpos-
II breaking fogs over aviation
fields. Some of the experiments
we're conducted over clouds mile
in length and produced immedl-
ate results. Snow flurries fol-
lowed several of the experiments.
The possibilities OF artificial
rain making to benefit farmers
have not vet been tested, it was
said. but Professor Bancroft indi-
Gated that would he a natural
development of experiments.
Charged sand ground finer than
talcum powder may be liberated
at a height of several thousand
feet and allowed to fall slowly
through huge clouds, producing Il
precipitation over n large area,
Prof. Bancroft said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
Sums Are Spent
On World War Vets
NV United Press.)

Tuskegee, Ala, Feb. 12.-Ihe
government has spent approx
mately S2,5OO,OOO,O0O in caring
for and training veterans OF the
world war and in payments to
their dependents, Vice President
Coolidge stated today in dedicat-
ing the new $2,OOO,OOO hospitali'
cation enterprise here for negro
veterans of the world war.
The biggest items follow;
S675. 900 for copensation to IN
iLred veterans; $5sO,OOo,OoO for
education and vocational service;
$500, 100000 for dependents;
$3.50. 100000 for education and vo-
catic nal servida; $262,OO,0OO for
medical and hospital service; in
surance S9O.OOO,0OO; for construc
ton and repair of hospitals, S45,-
100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
STRANGE BEAST DESTROYS
DOGS OF NORFOLK COUNTY

thir dogs out at night and keep
watch over them in relays, with
several members Of the family
taking part in standing guard.
The tracks OF the beast somewhat
resemble those of an immense
dog, and he is suspected of being
wolf. II this be true the ques-
ton as % how he came TO be in
that vicinity is as much mys-
terry as he identity Of the beast
himself.
J. II. Daughtry, who keeps a
store near Churchlqnd, said today
that numerous reports have come
to him concerning the depreGl-
tons Of this midnight prowler,
who is beginning to strike fear
into the hearts of some Of the
residents in that ttTritory. They
are wondering whether he VIII
confine his diet to dogs or wheth-
err maybe, he will tire of canine
flesh and seek other food.
D. ". Cherry, postmaster at
Churchlqnd. said today he had
heard reports of the action Of the
unknown beast, but had rot con-
frmel any Of them. The re-
ports, however, were substantial
ted by Mr.. Daugntry, who cited
several instances in which The
gruesome work of the mysterious
brute has actually been done.
About year ago a circus train
was wrecked just over the border
in North Carolina ard several
wolves escaped into the woods.
They propagated unit there sew
eral in the pack. 4 posse attack
ed them and it was thought all
of the animals had been EXTERN
mated.
Some Of the people Of Hun
tersville yesterday were giving
some eredence TO the belief that
the animal now disturbing that
community is a member Of this
wolf pacl: which escaped the
nosse.
a posse will probably be or
ganized in that section in few
days to hunt the marauder down
if his attacks continue. Every
night some dog, despite vigilance
on the part of every dog owner
in that part of the country, pays
the toll of this beasts hunger.
Huntersville folks are wondering
where he will strike next and if
he will confine his attacks TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
British Labor Party
Outlines Procedure

London, Feb. 12.-The British
Labor party, "His Majesty's OPP
position" outlined. today the for
ign policy it will attempt 10 en-
force upon the new parliament.
Ramsay Mcdonald, leader of the
party in the House of Commons,
:aid there would be four main
points:
Great Britain would re-
nounce her reparaticns claims un
Ter conditions.
2-French troops should be re
ga new world conference
should be called.
4-The Russian republic should
be recognized
The labor parliamentarians al
so will strive for resumption of
relations with Germany, and for
reference of the Mosul question
10 a conference, Macdonald indi-
catd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
Free State Willing To
Let The People Rule
1Ry United Press)

London, Feb. 12-The Free
state government of Ireland is
wiling to put the question of a
-epublic to a plebiscite, if the De
Valerites will lay down their
arms, VIM. T. Cosgrove, presi-
lent of the new state here for
conferences with Premier Bonar
Jaw, declared in an interview
With the United Press.
81 am confident that in the
went of such an election test, on
sys3jm of propolticInate rep
.esentation, Eamonn De Valera
.ould not win a single seat in
Ireland" Presiden. Cosgrave said.
'DeValera's following is now ex-
remedy small, made up mostly
If irresponsible young men,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
NEWS.

was damaged in a collision with
Buick at the intersection, of
King and Royal streets. Mr.
Davis car was damaged to the
extent of a demolished fender AMI
badly disfigured body. The Buick
suffered demolished wheel and
badly damaged radiator. No one
injured. An agreement was made
between the drivers of the ma
chimes as to the settlement OF
damages. ~
Mr.. George Abel and Mr.. Chas'
Fuchs have joined the ranks ioi
radio enthusiasts, each having re-
emily installed radio in their
homes.
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Barnard attended the
banouot giveu by the Board oi
Trade ct the New Willard o.
Saturday night of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Green spent
last week end with Mrs. Green's
parents. Mr. and Mrs, NJ. n.
Barnard.
Rev. f. w. Mellichampe, form
or rector of Pohick Church, now
located at Halifax. Va. conduct
ed services at Pohick Sunday
morning. Although Mr.. Melii'
champe has ONLY been absent for
= few months. his former parish
toner's were delighted to have him
with them for a service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12

Norfolk. F'sb. - Something
strange is happening down in
Norfolk county in the vicinity OF
Churchland and HuntersVille. a
marauding beast, carniverous
and with peculiar taste for
dog meat, is rapidly depicting
The canine population of that ter
ritory. He is utterly fearless Of
dogs. and night after night dur
ing the last week has stalked his
dog prey and made his kill, of
ten under the very eyes OF the
dog owners and in the shelter OF
heir homes.
The Rev. Porter Hardy, recent
ly appointed to the Methodist pas
torate in the Churchland COM
munity, had & poodle dog and
several pups. He heard a scuf-
fling on his porch several nights
ago and when he went to investi-
gate his dog and her family were
gene. The next morning he found
a little fuzzy white hair and a
few bones, all that was left Of
the family net. A little farther
away he found similar remains
of the puppies.
A negro woman on the farm
of S. X. Armistead reported she
heard strange noises the other
night from her back porch ard
thought her dog was in trouble.
She went to the door and looked
out just in time to see a huge
form vanishing through the back
yard. Her dog was gone ard she
found some of his hair and = art
of his skull lying near the hut
the next day. She was brighten
ed, she admitted, and said the
animal which made away with
the family watch dog resemb!ed
"a wolf. She was excited and
could not give a clear description
of the beast.
Report after report has been
received in Churchland and
Huntersville from persons who
have lost their dogs III this
strange manner during the last
few days. Particularly has the
deprivation fallen upon the negro
members of the community.
! This beast strikes where and
when least expected. Many per-
sons in that vicinity are putting
their dogs at nigha behind LOCK
and key. Some keep tham in their
honses; others, it is aid, leave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
RITES FOR J. F. WATKINS.

Funeral services for J. Frank
Memorial Hospital. Winchester,
Memorial ospital, Winchester. Va.
Saturday morning, were held this
afternoon at his late residence
1907 Duke street and conducted
by Rev. DR.. William j.. Morton,
rector of Christ Episcopal Church.
For fifty-fve years Mr.. Wat
',ins had been employed as bridge
foreman by the Southern Railway
Company. He was son of the
late Thomas and Mary Watkins
and is survived by his wife and
three children, Frank j. Dorothy
and Barbara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
Hit King Street Hill
AT 80 Miles Per Hour

This mar was going up King
street hill at the rate of thirty.
FIVE miles an hour ION 2 motor
cycle and ehassdf"everybody off
the road" said Policeman Mag
ner when he appeared against
Clarence Gray, colored. charged
with speeding and reckless driv-
ing. Through Attorney Charles,
Henry Smith, Gray pleaded guilty
to speeding and he was assessed
SO and costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-12
Will Try To Stop
Stream Pollution
Club Will Act In Case
State Fails In
+, ~ u Charge e 4mi'

Lvnchburg,. Feb. 12.-The Pied
ont Field and Stream Club. OF
this city, has instructed its at,
torneys. James R. Caskie and
MAYO C. Brown, to ascertain
from w. Mcdonald Lee, State
Cine Commissioner. whether OF
not It is the intention of the State
Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries to invoke the present
laws of the State looking to the
prevention of further pollution
Of the James river and streams
tributary to that stream west OF
Lynchburg.
At the same time the club has
Instructed these attorneys to in
stitute suit just as soon as it is
indicated that the State Depart
laent is not going to act, in case
that condition ontinues as it has
been in the past.
Members of the directory OF
The club express the belief thai
they expect no relief from the
State Department, and that /
will be necessary for the club
through its attorneys to seek re
dress in the courts by injunction
Sometime ago J. T. Travis, 81
pervisor of streams of the Ohio
Department of Fish and Game
made an inspection Of one or
more plants ca the upper water
she'd of the James river and ad
v.sed DR.. George P. Hammer
president of the local club. thai
he tested a plan there which viii
effectively remove pollution from
the river at very small cost to
the owners of these plants.
Officials of the club here state
that it is their purpose to move
Immediately if quick action can
not be secured from the State
Game and Fish Department.
DR.. Hammer has received a tel
egram from N, R. Butler, Com
missioner of Fisheries Of Penn
syivania, asking for his idea OF
laws for publication of streams
and what is being done in Vir
GINA along this line, to whic'
DR.. Hammer sent the following
reply by telegram;
"Our laws are ample if we
could secure enforcement by the
Game and Fish Department. This
ASSOCIATION is preparing for in
junction proceedings in conjunc'
ten with suffering farmers ant
another industry against the
greatest offender. Hope to create
a board of publication of water
siilar to Rhode Island, by the
General Assembly, this mcnth. }
T. Travis, Supervisor o.
Streams, Columbus, Ohio, beer
of invaluable assistance to US III
demonstrating reliable and cheap
purific1tion method for all kinds
of organic and acid wastes"