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New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
FORCE OF SHOCK
 ROCKS WHOLE TOWN
Continued From First Page,

some sign to indicate whether their men folks would be brought from the mine
 Early this morning the body Of A. J. English was found almost com pletoly buried in the debris. Fur thor on the searchers expect to lind his son. Albert English, IT,, foreman Of the mining shift.
 Every Safety Prccaution For many years the mines here owned by the Phelps Dodge interests Of New York have been recognized as among the safest in the United States. Every effort has been taken 1t is said 10 prevent such catastrophe as oc- cured yesterday.
 Recently when the mine was in- spected by inspectors for the United States bureau Of mines 1t was reported to Washington that every possible precaution had been taken to safe guard the lives of the men.
 With the arrival Of the mine res- cue car sent by the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. from Trinidad, Colo, rescue was pushed with redoubled energy.
 The fumes in the mine still are dense.
 The walls and ceilings of the tun- nels are shaky and the excavating parties frequently are obliged to re- trace their steps to clear the tunnels of debris that has fallen behind them.
 Story of Escape.
 The two men rescued this morning were in the fourth south tier of the property when the terrific blast came. They immediately put out the lights on their lamps with the intention of saving these for use in making their escape. This act undoubtedly saved their lives, mine officials said.
 Candale and Martinez remained in the mine all night, afraid to venture from the tier where they were stand ing when the explosion came. Today they decided to risk the danger of possible gas and walked out.
 The escape of the pair caused re- newed hope that other miners inside were alive.
 As the miners stepped from the | workings of the property a cheer rang out from the eager group of | watchers at the mines mouth. !
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
APPROVAL SEEMS SURE
House is Expected to Put its O. K. on Plan For Funding British Debt Be- fore Nightfall.

Washington, Feb. o.-Approval Of the British debt settlement by the house before night was made certain today when unanimous consent agreement was entered into that gen. eral debate should be limited to four hours. equally divided between the republicans and the democrats.
 Republican managers predicted an overwhelming majority in favor of the approval legislation.
 Meyer London, of New York, the cnly socialist representative, an- nounced that he was in favor of the settlement. A number of leading demo also were prepared to vote for the bill along with the practically solid republican majority.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Couple, Each Welded Twice Before, Will Again Marry

Jacob Jeffreys. colorcd. one Of the city's most ardent baseball fans and one Of the best known members Of his race in the city. Is about 10 wed again. this being his third marriage. Jacob and his bride-to-be, Annie West, who has also been welded twice before. were granted marriage license this afternoon at the office of the town clerk. Jeffreys is native of Yonngs- vile. North Carolina. He is chauf- feur. The prospective bride is a na- tive of Lincoln. Ga. and is cook. Her home is in Springfield, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Vote on Rivers and Harbors
 Bill In Senate Is Likely

WskhinsssR. Fab. a.wDispesal ef the rivers and AsrbeFs seetlea ef ths blll appeared te have cleared the say for a vote on the army aRprepFiar ton measure ia the senate today. Ia Neilng late yssseFday te iahls an amendments to inc bill reducing inc amount fer work on FiNeFs aud hsrr boFs. the senate eserrnled the rseemr mendatieHs Of the budget bureau set ling .he agaFe st saE.ase,ea and ap, proved the house total of sss,5so.- 00e.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
COUE HELPS A RHEUMATIC
Lame Girl Also Assisted to Walk at
 Buffalo Meeting

Buffalo, N. r., Feb. 9.-A rheuma- tic old man and young girl whose leg had been injured walked without the help of canes or crutches yester- day afternoon after Emile Coue, the French exponent of auto-suggestion, had worked his "better-and- better, formula on them before packed house in the largest theater in Buffalo.
 He refused, however, to try to help an 11.year-old girl whose legs are toe weak to hold her for more than a minute or two. When the girl and her mother pleaded with him for word
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
BOLD ROBBERS TAKE
 TRUCK OF ALCOHOL
Daring Daylight Theft in Lower
 Manhattan

New York. Feh s,-Fiys robbers yesterday daFihgly kidnapped the driver Of q meter truck with hls vehicle and s,Aoa quarts af alcohol, hat later lost their iaol when Inc pos Ice seized the truck in gaFage on Mulberry street. HssF New feFk,. whisksy eurb. The bandits aseAned,
 The robbery. ono of Inc heldest in months, occurred in daylight on Warren street, in lower Manhattan, while the street was filled with af- fec workers out for lunch, Joseph Disraeli, driver of the lFuen, belong ing to the Kentucky nlsliliery and Wholesale Ca, had just stopped in front of the building occupied by the eorona Chemical Go, ie deliver his lead when q touring car containing the robbers. drew ID behind his truck.
 Officials of the company looking dewn from the second floor, saw the quintet surround the driver and force him into their ear. with revolver muzzle pressed 10 his ribs, Then one Of the bandits. negro took the trucks wheel and both vehicles Elsd away before the officials could reach 1 the street,
 The touring car headed for Ja- l, naica, ten miles away, and there . deposited their prisoner. with orders 10 disappear for couple Of hours. Disracii, however. telephoned the pos liec as soon as they were out Of sight,
 Meanwhile detectives, unaware of general alarm spread for the rob- bors. noticed . negro having diffi- culty in driving the truck into inc Mulberry street garage. They prompt ly male an investigation which led 10 seizure Of the truck and its contents. but the negro escaped in the excite ment which attended an attempt by a crowd to prevent the seizure.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
WINDHAM BANKER DIES
Guilford Smith Was Also President of Smith, Winchester Mfg. Co. = Was S3 Years of Age.

Willimantic, Feb. 9. - Guilford Smith, president of the Smith Win chester Mfg Co.,, and president of the Windham National bank, died at his home in South Windham today at the age of S3. He had been in poor health for a year.
 He is a direct descendant of Will liam Bradford, first colonial governor of Massachusetts. He represented Windham in the general assembly in the sessions og 1883 and 1909. He was prominent in town affairs and was said to have contributed large part of the cost of building two Con- gregational churches in the town. He leaves his widow.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
"PRUNING" BOARD NAMED
Paonessa, Hall, Searle, F1annery and
 Parsons Will Discuss City Budget and Report to Finance Commission.

Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa, Chairman Edward F. Hall of the board of finance and taxation and Finance Commissioners Fred A. Searle, Thomas r. Flannery and Frederick Parsons comprise a committee of the finance board to go over the. depart mental estimates submitted this week and recommend to the full board budget by which the city is to. be run next year.
 The first meeting will be held next Monday night at the mayors office in city hall. It,is expected that more than the usual amount of pruning will be done on the estimates sub mitted by the several departments this year. Chairman Hall has stated that nothing but maintenance ex- penses can be stood by the city this year. while the several commissions have asked numerous appropriations for costly new works.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Russian Monk Assassinates
 Head of Church in Poland

Warsaw. Feb. tBy the Associated Press)--The chief of the Russian church in Poland. the metropolitan George. was assassinaied last night by the Russian monk swargd. The assassin belonged 10 group Of the clergy which opposed the metrepoli. tan because of the lstters pro.polish nolIeles.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
GIRL SCOUT NOTES
supper sAd Entertainment la Re shea This isseaias A. shs New As,oa Congregational Church.

The Girl scouts Of Maple hill will give a supper and entertainment this evening al the Newinsten censress- tienal church chapel, The supper viii he served st e;se o'clock,
 Miss Marion Lee Bishep Of Hart ford and Mrs, Leon spraEpe slli be the guests Of the Business and Pre- fessian Womsn's club al the meeting on Tuesday evening of next week. Miss Bishop viii speak to the club on the subject of ''0irls''.
 Airs. Leon 4. sprasue entertained the committee members Of the Girls High school league at her home in Maple Hill this afternoon,
 The patrol leaders of each giri scout troup are asked to meet st the scout office at isi Main street on Monday afternoon from s',s until s o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
ST. JosEPn,s WHIST
Enjoyable Social AGair Held Last
 E,ening-I'rise Winners

An enjoyable social was held last evening and a delightful luncheon was served in connection with st. Joseph's whist. The electric lamp was won by Mrs, K. F, Johnson. Other prizes for women were won by Mrs. J. Mes- kin. Miss Ruth Igoe. Miss Catherine sheehan. Mrs. !. Donnelley. Mrs. M. o'Rourke and Miss Anne Ahearn. The reed smoking stand was carried on by w. T. o'Rourke. The other prize winners for men were c. Lent, r. N. Young and T. s, coffey. In the "iS" tournament. the s2.60 gold piece was won by NJ. Igoe and the two other prizes we're taken by s. ainchcliffe and Mfr. Lyons.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
WEATHER REPORT
Cloudy and Colder Tonight With
 snow Likely.

For Connecticut: Cloudy and colder tonight, Saturday, unsettled. probably snow, fresh nortf west shift ing to northeast winds
 A trough of low pressure extend- ing from Texas northeastward to Maine, $ producing cloudy and un- setrd weather in all districts cast of the Mississippi river. There has been a decided rise in temperature during the last 24 hours in the eastern DOT tion of the lake region and New Eng land.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with slightly lower
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
PITY THE JERSEY sKEETER
Poison Gas With Extcrminnte Him If
 Plan l. Carried Out.

Atlantic City. Feb. o.-Many hard summers are in store for Jersey mos quitoes if the plan Of waging war on the pests with poison gas is carried out by the New Jersey Mosquito Ex- terminating Commission Of Atlantic county, Chief Inspector Frederick A. Riley of the commission prophesied here.
 Chief Riley said use Of poison gas will be discussed at the association convention in this city Feb. 14.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Pride Circle Members
 Have Valentine Social

The annual Valentine social of Pride Circle, Lady Foresters was held last night following a regular meeting. Miss Anna Nave was in charge of the event which was sue cess. Announcement was made that the next of a series of members whists will be held Thursday evening at the home of c. W. Holmes of FairView street.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Nitro Glycerine Explodes,
 Town Rocked, 1 Man Dies

Tulsa. Okla. Feb. o.-An explosion shattered windows in the downtown business district and residence sections here today, It was reported that n nitrogiycerine plant had been blown up and one man was killed. near Jenks. an oil town ton miles from here.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Pratt Plans to Retire
 Fron, School Committee

Secretary P. Al Pratt of the school committee has written the republican town committee informing that body that he viii net he candidate for reelection t0 the seheel board in the spring. Mir Pratt explains that he can no longer devote the necessary tims 10 school committee work,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
chased during the war.

chased during the war.
 Judgment for this amount has been entered in the district court against the Chicago Rock Island and Gulf railroad company, whien. according to the pleadings. Tailed 10 ship The corn- ed beef to Hoboken. N. J.. for it's jour noy across tke ocean.
 Shit was filed by George Windsor. King or Great Britain and Ireland and the British dominions beyond the seas," last February.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
RUSSIAN WRITER MURDERED

New York, Feb. 9-Scrgey P. seme- roy, Russian national writer. and close friend of the late Count Leo Tolstoy has been murdred by fellow villagers who believed him respon- sible for their misfortunes, according to letter received by Herman Bern Fin, author and journalist
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
pOINCARE REFUSES
Premier of France Flatly Declines to Outline Situation in Near East and at Memel.

Paris, Feb. g. - (By Associated Fress) )--Premier Poinclre finally re- fused today to appear before the for eign affairs commission of the cham Der of deputies to set forth the situa- ton in the Near East and at Meme. The premier holds that the head of the government must be allowed to choose his own time to give explana- tions to the parliament as otherwise parliamentary interventions might gravely interfere with the progress of diplomatic negotiations.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Nine Dreadnaughts Steam
 Out for Battle Maneuvers

clos Angeles. Feb. s.-Nine dread. naughts were steaming southward to- day to join the submarine and de- stroyer forces which left here earlier in the week for spring battle prac. tice. The meeting will take place of Magdalena Bay next Monday.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Germany About 100000
 Tons of Coal in Arrears

Berlin. Feb. e.-Final figures on German coal deliveries to France and Belgium for December as compiled here were made public today. Accord ing to these figures Germany obligated to deliver 1,6oo.oo0 tons. delivered f.- 513,375 tons.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
BRITAIN WINS SUIT HERE
King George Awarded $68O for Fort
 Worth CoIned Beef

Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. 9.-King George of England is to receive $669 for the non-delivery of sixty-four cases of Fort Worth corned beef pur-
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

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Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
PLAY FOR EVERYBODY

The chief of the Forest Service reports that over
100000 people have visited the national forests dur
ing 1928 1t is pleasing record and one to be proud
of.
1t seems that the great public Fairgrounds are be-
ginning at last to the purpose they intended
for 1t means that our people learning travel,
to enjoy natural beauty, to appreciate outdoor life.
In short, they are learning to play
That is great thing for any person or any people.
1t has often been said that Americans with all
their love for active life and vigorous sport did not
really know how to play in the that some foreign
people do. They not inclined to relax and give
themselves unashanned to the enjoyment of simple
natural outdoor fun. The early American spirit was
one of hard work.
That was admirable in its time and circumstances
but generally speaking, the need of the more severe
pioneer virtues is not great was. People nova
days find much more in life than mere toll. Most
work despite the old-fashioned morasts, is not
sirabe for its sake. 1t is done from necessity or
done that leisure may follow.
Leisure for recreation, mental and physical
leisure to PLAYS priceless boom On with the plav,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
NAVY TO ASK
FOR MUCH AID

WASHINGTON, De. o8.-The
American Davy must maintain its
standard of strength under the
Washington Nafa- disarmament
Treaty, Congress viii De ioid by
che Navy Department.
This will be the principal prob
lem Of the Navy Department before
CongEess-to keep up this country :
strength under the 5-J-3 ratio
Of the naval disarmament agree.
ment.
Under the naval disarmament
treaty the United States Navy can
build no new battleships for 13
years, but the pact provides for the
modernizatiou of America s existing
ba.tleships for projection against
torpedoes and air attack.
The Navy Department holds that
This modernizations Of the navy is
of the greatest Importance, 50 shat
the United States Navy can main.
tain Its equality with the British
and japanese EaHies under the
Washington agreement. For this
purpose several millions Of dollars
are being asked Of Congress.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
Bedtime Stories
Copyright, 1923, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
81 HOWARD r. GARIS
UNCLE wIGGILY AND DoTTIE S
DOLL

For Christmas Dottie Flufftail, the
little lamb girl, was given Il Won
dcrful doll. That was not the only
present Santa Clause left for Dottio,
but the doll was the present the lit
tie lamb girl liked the best of all.
For not only could the doll open
and close her eyes, but she had real
golden hair, and Dottie could take
off the doll s clothes and put them
back on again.
Most wonderful of all, though, was
this. Dottie S doll could walk! Yes,
really she could! When Dottre would
wind up q spring in the doll S back,
and set the doll down on the floor
and the doll walked along almost
like a real baby.
And one thing more.
Dottie s doll could talk!
Yes, really she could. When Dot
tie wound up another spring i'll the
back of the doll, the little creature
would say: Mamma! Papa'' And
it sounded very nattral-almost like
a real baby.
Il love my doll best of anything
in the world!' murmured Dottie,
rocking her Christmas present in her
arms, "Shc is wonderful"
So Dottre d play with her doll dur
ing the week after Christmas and
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
Mount Lassen i'm
Violent Eruption
Worst For Years
By United Press Leased Wire

REDDING, Cal, Dee. 2S.-Mount
Lassen, California S slumbering
volcano, awoke yesterday with one
of the most violent eruptions in
several years.
An hour after the first pillar of
smoke belched from the crater, the
eruption was still in progress.
From Redding it appeared that
the volcanic cauldron simply was
bubbling over.
Redding is about 40 miles from
the mountain and no ashes were
falling in this vicinity.
The volcano was quiet today.
The elbow off, yesterday was
he most violens in eight years,
From l o'clock until 4 in the af
tornoon billow after billow rolled
from the crater, drifting southward
and eastward.
Then the eruption ceased as
abruptly as il had begun.
The eruption was visible for Il
radius of 80 miles or more, activity
here and in other nearby towns be
ING practically suspended while peo-
pie climbed to housotops and other
points of vantage to watch The
SDectacle.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28

" Mamma, Papa" And tie Bob Cat
was so frightened that he cried:
"Oh, don't call your father! Dom It
call your mother! II 90 out. l won't
nibble Uncle Wiggily's cars today!"
And out of the window jumped the
bad chap.
When Uncle Wiggfly came back
with the olive oil the doll was walk
ing and talking as she had done at
first
"Ho! Ho!" said the bunny, who
had seen the Bob Cat running away,
"the bad chap is Il better doll doe
tor titan I am.
So Dottic's doll was mended, per-
haps by the oiling Uncle Wiggily
did, and perhaps by the blow the
Bob Cat gave, but, anyhow, she
was mended. So all was well. And
if the rubber ball doesn't bounce
out Of the window and tickle the
hand organ monkey s tail III tell
YOU next about Uncle Wiggily and
Sammie's S skates.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
Judges Election
70 Name Fifteen
For L. A. County
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dee. 2S.-Fif-
teen judges = one supreme court
justice, two appellate court justices
and 12 superior court judges-are
to be chosen at the next election in
this county, Il survey of the field
disclOses.
Justice j. w. Curtis of San Ber-
nardino, appointed to succeed JUS
tice w. p. James in division one
of the second district court of ap-
peals, will be a candidate next fall
to serve out the remaining six
years of Justice James term. The
district is composed of the follow
ing counties: Riverside, Orange,
San Bernardino, Los Angeles, I'M
perial, San Diego, Ventura, Santa
Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Kern,
Kings, Tulare and Inyo.
Political observers believe Judge
Mccormick will be chosen by Presi-
dent Coolidge for vacancy in the
United States district court for
Southern California.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
Report SwindIer
Panama Oil Fake
Was Seen in S. F.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2s,-Leo
koretz, former Chicago millionaire
alleged to have swindled his ac-
quaintances out of approximately
$20,000,000 in -a1e OF promotion
scheme in Panama, missing since
December 6, was reported seen in
San Francisco last Wednesday,.
An employe of the public library
told police q lIan answering in ev-
cry detail the description of Koretz,
and accompanied By a woman, vi,
sited the library and for an hour
perused Chicago newspapers, dis
playing particular interest in the
rcws of Koretz case.
The man signed & card with name
John J. Arsiti,' the attendant
said. Police are attempting to
trace his movements.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
Claim Have Clue
S. S. Monticello
Mail Bag Theft

san FRANCISCO, Dee. 28.-
Local police working with postal
inspectors today claimed possession
of clues which they believe will
lead to the arrest of thieves who
on December 20 stole nine pouches
Of Christmas mail from the steam
er Monticello while enroute to San
Francisco from Vallejo. Included
i'll the loot, it was reported, is 81
registered package containing $780,
600 worth of Liberty bonds which
a Vallejo bank had mailed to Il bank
in San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
TEN YEARS AGO
December 27. 1913

Miss Marion Fairfax Of Los An-
geles returned to her home this
morning after a Christmas visit
with friends here.
Miss Rachel Brookfield is home
after an extended visit to points in
Michigan and Texas.
Lawrence Durham, who has been
visiting friends here for the past
two weeks, left today for Los An
geles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Birch and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. (. Morgan, both
of San Diego are here looking over
real estate values.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-28
LAUNDRY EXPERT
TALKS TO LOCAL
ROTARY MEMBERS

Speaking on the ''faults' of the
local laundry and solemnly explain
ing to the assembled Rotarians at
their weekly luncheon yesterday that
Chairman of the day John Duff un-
doubtedly made 100 per cent profit
on his business. W. r. Kilgore of
Los Angeles made an interesting g
talk.
Kilgore, who is secretary of the
Southern California Laundry Asso-
citation, also explained some other
phases of the business of keeping
the clothes of the natron spick and
span.
Yes, we have a birthday to-
day. was the slogan which could
have been adopted by the Rotarians
this month. Yesterday it was again
found in order, as Ray Edgar pass
ed out the Havanas and announced
that 81 years ago he had arrived on
this planet as, Christmas gift to
his admiring parents.
The application of new member
was received, with the request that
il become effective p years from
date, young Norman Reese Dupont
being its signer. 'Dad" Dupont
presented a Rotary wheel and gong
to the club in behalf Of his son. II
was also noted that Norman Sr., was
minus his Rotary button, and proper
treatment was accorded this Of
fense. And while on the subject of
Rotary buttons, the members state
that they are still enjoying the mem
ory of the beautiful red one worn by
one of their number yesterday.
Guests Of the club were Clyde
Hill and L. L. Duff, while visiting
Rotarians included almost the en-
tire roll call of the CaleXico club,
and it was questioned whether the
visitors might not be bent on MAX
ing up their attendance record.
Those present from the border city
included d. l.. Ault, l.. NJ. Hutchin-
son, c. s. Anderson, Z. V. Gruwell,
Avery w. Briggs, Randall Hendcr'
son, L. Z. Anderson, j. Otter, Robert
Il. Goree, w. j. Hartman, Q. A.
Pratt, p. L. Moore, DR.. II. A. Jar
Wis, II. T. Zurcher, Sidney McHarg,
Sam i. Dick, w. Il. Lorenz, c. 3.
Moore and Tom Yglesias.