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New Britain herald., 1923-04-25

yention of 1913 and 1914 relative to the establishment of yigilnnt watch over opium traffic,
 The resolution says 1t Is the imper- ious duty of the American republics to protest to their peoples against the ravages persisting from the abuse of narcotics. The committee has also endorsed a proposal for the constrnc- ton of lighthouse to Christopher Columbus on the island of San Dos mingo, the cost to be raised by pop ular subscription.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
TO REFUSE FEDERAL AID.

Hartford. April 25.-The state de- partment of health is directed to re- fuse the federal aid provided for un- der the Shephard-Town maternity act in q bill reported today by the appropriations committee. Under present conditions s15,00o of federal aid for child welfare and child hy- giene is available by matching 1t with the same amount of state funds It is expected that an appropriation of s155,000 for the state to carry on the work alone for the next two years will be included in the general budget bill.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
Woman's Relief Corps Buys Flag For Central Junior High School-Dele- gation to Attend Convention.

A silk flag of the regulation by 8 ft tot size will be presented to the Cen tral Junior High school by members of Stanley Womans Relief corps, it was announced today, The flag, which will cost about $40. has been purchased but has not yet arrived.
 This afternoon the corps is giving a patriotic dinner to the c. 4. R., the Sons of Veterans and allied organi- zations in G. A. +. hall, in memory of the birthday of General U. s. Grant The program started at 3;So o'clock and will continue until about 5. There are speeches recitations. readings and special music on the program. About 20 or more members of the Relief corps are expected to trolley to Hartford May 10 and II to attend the annual state convention to be held in that city.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25

war time contracts It appeared un- certain. however. whether the actual taking of testimony would get under way before tomorrow.
 An explanation of the indictments was begun hy Dist, Attorney Gordon after selection of the jury had been completed yesterday. The jury is composed Of seven salesmen. two cashiers. one hotel proprietor. one clerk and one collector.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
City Items.

French Hat Shoppe, s7 West Main St., Prof. Bldg. Exclusive millinery ---aivt. and whist at the club rooms tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
 Shoe clerks-both men and women wanted for Saturday afternoon and evenings at the Big Store--advt.
 New Britain chapter Hadassah will hold meeting this evening at Tal- mud Torah hall to complete plans for the bazar and dance which will be held at Turner hall in the near future. Open alleys at the Casino tonight ---advt.
 A number of local c. A. R. veter- ans are attending the annual depart ment encampment at Norwich today. Piano Polish-Housecleani C. L. Pierce & Co.--advt.
 The German Relief society will hold a. concert at Fox's theater Sun day afternoon, May 6, at 3:15 o'clock. Twelve male singers from Badel., Germany. will furnish the program. The proceeds will be for the needy children of Germany.
 Charles Wallin Of Mackay & Wal lin. is in New York attending the furniture show.
 The Luther league of the First Lutheran church will hold a meeting at the church parlors at o'clock tomorrow evening. The German Lu- ther league and the English Luther league of this city will be the guests of the evening. A program will be provided and refreshments served. Open alleys at the Casino tonight. --advt.
 Valiant Review will hold a whist for members after the meeting this evening.
 To complete the file an October 17, 1922, issue of The Herald is wanted. Phone 925.
 Misses Agnes Finnegan of the High school faculty and Sara Keevers of Willimantic will sail June 16 for seven weeks trip to Europe.
 A. G. Ireland will lecture to the Parents and Teachers association of Newington in the town hall this eve. ming.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
MORE TRUCKMEN ARRESTED.

Greenwich, April 25.-More truck drivers who had overloaded their motor trucks and travelled over the state highway were before Judge J.. K. Mead today on complaints of the state police. Donate Spizanno of Mount Vernon, N. r., on his way to Bridgeport with 5,41n pounds over weight was fined s75 and costs. This was the heaviest overweight load yet held up by the police.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
MEXICANS ARE NAMED
Ramon Ross and Tornado Gozalez ROa Selected to Meet With American Representatives.

Mexico City, Apri! 25, (By Asso- ciated Press )-The Mexican mem- bers of the special commission which will consider the question of diplo- matic relations between Mexico and the United States were named last night. They are Ramon Ross, one of President Obregon's most intimate personal friends, and Attorney Fer nado Gozalez Roa.
 Senor Ross who is fully acquainted with the political views of the pres ident was member of the con- stituent assembly in 1917. He is now director general of public munifl- cence.
 Senor Roa was an under secretary in the Madero government. He is now general counsel for the National Rail- way lines and is member of the board of directors.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
P. & I. ASSN. ELECTS
Louis Young Elected President of Lincoln School Organization--H. T. Burr of School Board Speaks.

Louis Young was elected president of the Lincoln School Parents and Teachers association at the annual meeting last evening. Other officers elected were Oliver Nichols, vice president, and Miss Ruth Larson, sec- retary and treasurer. Mrs George Dunn was appointed chairman of the social committee and Ralph Vain wright chairman of the program com- mittee.
 Following the business meeting Henry T. Burr of the school board gave a talk on What the Teachers Expect of Parents" Solos were rem dered by E. Morse.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
BURIED IN SECRET GRAVE
Body of Old Posey, Slain by Posse, is Laid at Rest in Mountain Recess Known Only to Indians.

Salt Lake City, Apri! 25.-The body of Old Posey, leader of the vanquish- ed renegade tribe of Piute Indians which went on the warpath in south eastern Utah last month. rests today in a rude rock covered grave somewhere in the mountains near Blanding, Utah, where he was slain last month in a skirmish with white settlers.
 The aged chieftain--he was reputed to be 100 years old-made his last stand with a handful of braves near Comb Wash. last March 28, and he died alone while white posse men routed his small band.
 United States Marshal J. Ray Ward
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25

Pure lard 2 lbs. 25c. Russell Bros
 --advt
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25

Pure lard 2 lbs. 25c. Russell Bros.
 ---advt
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
THE MORSE TRIAL No Definite Idea as to When Taking of Evidence Will Begin

Washington, April 25.--Dist Attor- ney Gordon was expected to com plete today his presentation Of the governments case in the trial in the District of Columbia supreme court or Charles w, Morse, his three sons ana Tour others on charges of con- spiracy to defraud the government on
New Britain herald., 1923-04-25
APPROVES U. s. PROPOSALS
Executive Board of Pan. American
 Conference Would Ratify

Santiago, Chile. April 25.-By As- sociated Press)-The executive com mittee of the Pan-American confer ence has approved the proposal of the United States that the Pan-Am- erican nations ratify the Hague con-
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Valuable Art Objects
Lost in 900, 900 Fire.

New York. Feb Properties md
films valued Al 81 eoe aea were d.
stroyed in a fire which Haaed q fh-ee.
story building il Harlem occupied h
International Fins ard The GoSlao.
politsu Productions. Ire.
Many valuable objects ef at hor-
rowed from famous collections hy the
film companies Ter Use IN p!avs a
medieval DAYS. copies y many costly
iilm plays and tae entire wardrobe
Of the actors and actresses were Dc.
stroyed.
The aged watsanaa# wilo discovered
the fire risked his l.fa n an auempt
to save a monkey and a parrol oagea
on the top foer. He managed -
bring both to The street. 6at The nsr.
roi. its feathers Singed OF. died wh.,e
sQuawking Hire
The blaze started IN TIE top aocr
Of the building before daybreak froaf
an undetermined cause ana saaa
swept ihrouEhout the Wooden xt-ue.
iure.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
frayer Of Aged Couple Is Realized
When Both Die on Same Day

where they we're married. During
their residence in Omaha they lived
in the same house continuously
where their six children were born.
The daughters are Mrs. John Wacht.
Ter, Mrs. Andrew Lang. Mrs. Joseph
Nick and Mrs Martin Schneider. The
sons are Alexander and Joseph, all of
Omaha The couple is also survived
by AZ grandchildren and half as many
great grandchildren.
Funeral services viii be conducted
at S:15 Tuesday morning at the resi-.
denee and at at st. Joseph Catholic
church. Seventeenth and Center
streets. Burial Will be in st. Mary
Magdalene cemetery.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Exchange Building g
Windows Damaged
by Armour Blast
Dynamite Used to Wreck
Walls Ruined by Fire Shat
tiers Class-Signs Save
Some Windows.

Plate glass windows and several
smaller windows on the south side
OF the Omaha Livestock Exchange
tered a. 1890 yesterday morning by
an explosion OF dynamite used TO
wreck the walls at the Armour fire
ruins. The force OF the blast was
felt for miles. causing many to be
alarmed.
An oddity Of the explosion was that
gilt porcelain signs on some OF the
windows al the exchange probably
prevented greater damage. The Vi
nations caused the signs 10 fall off.
but left the windows intact. Windows
which bore no such signs were shat
tered.
The force OF the explosion seemed
10 be strongest al the west end and
center of the Exchange building Sew
eral large windows,in the Stock Yards
National bank. which occupies the
east end Of the building were un-
harmed Most OF the windows Of the
livestock commission firms on the
first floor We're broken, while there
were a few broken o. the second and
. ~ @iosrs Ne s.za sss .zsgae.-.
The damage VIII reach several thou
sand dollars. Worlmen we're en-
gagged covering the windows with
cardboard and tarpaper. Thousands
of automobiles loaded with sight.
ssers went to and fro all day over
the o and @ street vladucts and It
was necessary 20 station traffic Of
ficers al the intersection Of o and
Twenty sixth streets. while several
officers were paced on the o street
v.aduct 10 keep the vehicles moving.
The walls of the eighth floor Of
the Armour building are down except
G portion of section "a and the wall
on the southeast corner Of section y.
Small blasts vere set during yesier-
day and gradually the walls are being
torn down. So explanation could be
obtained With reference to the blast
that destroyed the windows Of the
Exchange building. An investigation
VIII be made today.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Lawyer Awarded 100000
Attorneys Fec bv Jur,

Redwood city, Cal, Feb lS.-A
verdict awarding Edward +. Tread.
well, San Francisco attorney. $500 900
In counsel fees from the estate Of
Henry Miller. California. cattle
baron was returned by Jury in the
superior court here.
Treadwell. former chief counsel OF
Miller 4 Lux, the great land and
livestock firm ~ which Henry Miller
was one Of the founders. sued FOR
fees conducting litigation FOR the es.
tata which led 60 a return to hls eli,
cnts Of approximately $4,000. 0oo in in.
heritance taAes paid TO the United
States government.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Support of Law
Citizens Duty.
President SAYS
-
Chief Executive Addresses
Message to People of Nation
Through Eighteenth An
niversary of Rotary.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-That citizen
who regards himself as a model OF
civic proprieties because his present
conduct Is impeccable, but who does
not cooperate with the civil authori-
ties or exert his influence in behalf
Of the best possible administration OF
the laws. greatly overrates his useful.
ness as a citizen. President Harding
stated in summing up his idea of the
responsibility OF the individual citi-
zen for the proper administration Of
the laws OF his country and his city.
The message OF the president was
addressed TO the citizens OF the Unit.
ed States through Rotary Interna.
tional In connection with the eight
eenth anniversary OF the organization
of the first Rotary club a. Chicago
February 20. 1905.
The fun text OF President Harding =
message follows:
ITO the members. Rotary Interna-
tional.
THE individual citizens responsi
bility for executive government be-
gins with the selection OF the execu-
A4HN= Al4lIilrH klAt 1dAg 0l tFtl3
voter TO vote; duty that many mill.
ions OF them regularly fan to per
form. Before that, 1t implies the dutu
-, ~ 80 issst .ns.ntiy, " lake stc
vote deliberate decision based on the
claims Of the opposing parties and
candidates.
Finally. the executive being duly
selected. It implies the obligation to
give him the support Of all good oiti-
ems in every effort of administration
OF the law. That citizen who regards
himself as a model OF the civil proper
ties because his present conduct IS
impeccable but who does not coop.
crate with the civil authorities or ex.
crt his influence in behalf OF the best
possible administration OF the law.
greatly overrates his own usefulness
as a citizen. The responsible officers
Of government. whether Il be nun
cfpal. state or national. need and are
entitled 10 the full and effective sup.
port OF all citizens in the enforcement
Of laws.
III the effort Of Rotary should be
effective in impressing this cnncep-
ton OF the citizens duty it will have
performed a most useful service"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Mother and Baby Saved
in Fire Cutting 2 Homes

Malvern. Ia, Feb. ls.-fSpeciall--
Mrs. VIII Millen Of Red Oak and her
e.weeks-old baby were removed in a
bed from the home OF her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Salyers. when
flames were destroying the house at
noon today. The salyers' home and
tho residence OF MT. and Mrs. T.. e.
Porter. next door. were totally de.
stroyed. The mother and infant were
uninjured.
The roof OF the Salyer hone was
discovered burning by Cal Porter. / O.
Firemen weye able 10 rescue Mrs.
Millen and her baby and saved a
grand piano. The house and furni.
ture We're valued Mt sl2 900 The
property was covered by 5000 worth
OF insurance.
Furniture was removed from the
Porter residence. which was valued
at 5000 and covered by $500 In
surance.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Coal Seized by Deputy Fuel
Administration Released

Ballston Spa. y. Y. Feb ls-Thrce
cArloads Of anthracite coal billed for
Canada, which we're seized by Deputy
Fuel Administrator Thomas Kerley
here, were later released TO the Della.
ware Hudson company on the
promise Of the company 20 leave one
car In tho village.
This stood out as the only develop.
ment in the fuel situation in north
crn New York. which in so serious
that Clarence II. Kilmere. district ad.
mlnistrator, announced earlier in the
day that unless relief was forthcom.
Ing by Monday he would direct seiz.
ure Of coal on railroad sidlngs which
Is destined for Canadian points.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19

A prayer that they had invoked to-
gether was answered yesterday when
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Schmidt. SO and
81 respectively, died at their home,
2711 South Twelfth street.
For years they had prayed to die
together, asking God in his mercy
to let them die together, as they had
lived for SO years. The wife. Mrs.
Maria Schmidt, died at in the morn
ing and the husband succumbed at
noon. The fear Of one lingering after
the other had expired gave them the
desire to die together, it was said.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmidt had resided
in Omaha for AZ years. since coming
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Three Men Questioned About
Illinois Murder M,ster,

Ch'cago. t'eb lS.-Three men N.eqe
taken into custody ard questioned -.
gaming the finding 81 the nule ho'e
ot man near Geneva. III. eariv tins
week. The victims hands had hen
chopped or and his faee burned h,
oil soaked rags 20 nrevsn, Identifies
tioN.
The three were said hy the police
TO have admitted that they passed
along the roadside where the hosy
was found the night ef The siaysns
IN closed automobile. hut 10 have
denied strongly that they knew any.
thing regarding the crime
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Dry Leader Says Move
Afoot to ''Get'' Him

Yonkers, y. Y, Feb. 1S.-Williap
IT. Anderson. state superintendent Of
the Anti.Saloon league Of New York
charged in his annual presentation at
the Central Methodist Episcopal
church, that a conspiracy was afoot
70 get him and the league board
and reduce the organization TO the
status OF a kept" concern.
He declared that the wet forces
were attempting to effect repeal Of
prohibition laws by throwing up n
smoke screen around his alleged H.
nance irregularities. fIe did not, he
said. question the sincerity Of the
district attorney in invsstigating the
charges. The wet forces, he charged
had selected a critical time in which
TO investigate tho charges against
him. made for the purpose OF stam-
peding the league supporters and the
nerve OF its board"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Name Subcommittee.
Dublin TO Galway Train
Wrecked by Irish Rebels

Dublin. Feb. ls.--The Dublin TO Cal
after the passengers had been ordered
out by armed men at Streamstown
station. The train was sent head.
long towards bridge that had been
blown up and crashed into the gap.
1t was completely destroyed.
Two freight trains were sililarly
wrecked at the same place,
II is announced from Carrick on.
Shannon that the insurgents in the
.Arigna mountains arc splitting into
rowing bands 10 get through the cor,
don Of Free state troops. Several Of
their leaders are reported 10 have
been captured near Brumshaudo.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19

Five-Mast Schooner X
Sinking Off East Coast

Boston, Feb. ls.-The five-mast
schooner Santino. bound from Nor
folk to Boston with a crew OF Il men
today reported itself as sinking 80
miles northeast of Nantucket light
ship. A radio message relayed to
this port said that the schooner had
IA feet Of water in the hold and its
pumps were broken down. The Brit
ish freighter Eyre Mont was reported
70 be standing by and the coast guard
cutter Acushnet reported that it was
on the way TO aid and would prob
ably be alongside the distressed
schooner by tonight.
A wireless message intercepted later
from the Fare Mont said that the
Santno had been abandoned by its
crew. that the sea was washing over
the decks and the schooner was sink
ing fast.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
.Lithuar,: :.
~
lis Inv&;%t s
by Poles
Dozens Killed and Hundreds
Wounded in Clash, Says
Dispatch From
KoynO.
Appeal Made to League

Paris, Feb. 1S.-(CP)t-Polish forces
have invaded Llthuania and attacked
the Lithuanian troops. according to a
dispatch from koyno issued by the
Lithuanian legation here.
The dispatch adds that dozens OF
persons were killed and hundreds
wounded.
The dispatch to the legation, which
was dated at Kovno. Sunday. says:
Polish regular troops Of all arms
after the occupancy Of the neutral
zone in the region of Orany, advanced
into Lithuanian territory and attack
ed the Lithuanian troops. Dozens
were killed and hundreds wounded.
The Lithuanian government has
telegraphed the league of nations re
porting the facts and asking it to
take the necessary steps to prevent
an extension OF the conflict"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Searchers Fear Italian
Steamer Moncenso Lost

Boston, Feb. lS--A night and day
Of search by two coast guard cutters
and other vessels In the waters off
the Virginia coast. whore the Italian
steamer Moncenso reported itself sink.
ing THURSDAY brought 10 light only
an indication Of disaster. There was
no trace of the crew
The const guard cutter Tampa re-
ported AT this port. from which It
made a 450-milc run to the scene. that
the steamship Johnson city found the
only sign that might be OF the Mon
censo, piece Of deck planking. fresh,
ly broken, and "A loose spar.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Three Cirii u ar J els.
Youngest % \ ears Old.
10 " cd Three " Hidors

Biloxi Miss. Feh. lN.--rhe Jeffs-,
son Davis club AZ >Nenviderc. neNr
here was gala tonight preparatory t.
one ~ tho greatest events in history
sunday when three confederate vat
Grams, tho youngest - sesrs cd. snd
three witsws ~ cenfesierate veterans.
tho Youngest. =, VII he married a; a
triple wedding ceremony.
Four couples wrre - have been
married hut one ~ the brides - ee
Was called away by the illness Vf a
son and the lackless prcspecssNs
bridegroom vii ts fouced tea assume
the ROW ~ spectator instead VI ~
cnpylnS one eighth q tie center q
lhe STAGE.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Cook at Utah Silver Mine
Shot 10 Death by Boarder

sat Lake CltyA Feb. lS-Saivador
Perez cook At the Horn Silver mine
az Frisco. VAS shot and instantly
Killed Friday afternoon by Frank
hernandez. miner in the mine board
ing house.
Threatening other miners who saw
the shooting, Hernandez disappea &,
IN the hills south of here and Is be.
heved 10 be headed Ter Lund where.
Il is said. he has friends.
\ posse has been sent toward I.und
and officers AZ that town have been IN
Strueted TO pick him Up in case he
should arrive there
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-02-19
Tennessee Senator
Scores Dry Leaders

Washington. Feb. 1S.-Interference
with prohibition enforcement was
charged against officers of the Anti
Saloon league and other organizations
by Senator Shields, democrat, Tennes-
see, in an address in the senate. He
referred to speeches on prohibition
enforcement by DIR. Baker, head of
the league; Wayne 3. Wheeler. its
general counsel; DIR. Clarence True
Wilson and others, and asserted that
in 'fanaticism' for prohibition en-
forcement they had gone beyond prop
er bounds.
Prohibition fanatics" he declared,
had not scrupled against "villifying"
federal judges. members of congress
and others and some, he said, appear
ed TO regard the prohibition law as
their own and not the peoples.