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The Washington times., 1923-02-04
Called Plagiarism

But since then Mclaughlin and
Van Tyne have become wondrously
enlightened, or illusioned. In their
revised and Anglicized edition OF
1919 appears a full new chapter OF
fifteen pages in which Magma
Charta, unworthy even Of mention
eight years before. now looms very
large and important.
In this newly-inserted Magma
Charta chapter the Declaration Of
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have been looking on for the past
month have reached the perhaps
patronizinE conclusion that the
judge 10 "no mans fool" OF
course. this ID unusual in judges,
and hard to believe without cor.
roborative testimony. StilI the
balance Of evidence seems to be
that while the new Judge com.
bines q certain human tenderness
with his judicial sternness, and
while he tempers his justice with
mercy OF that unstrained quality
whereof the immortal William
pirates. still he is not easily I'M
posed upon. He can pierce Q
sham and weigh an excuse TO
within q very small fraction Of
it's actual market Value very
useful accomplishment in a Judge.
and one which unfortunately they
do not all possess.
PERSONAL BONDS.
Apart from a clear-eyed ju-
dicial vision, Judge Mullowny IL
blessed with q very loyable hui
man sympathy for human weak
ness. He is quite ready to ac-
cept the legal theory that q man
is innocent until he's proven
guilty rather than the too preva-
lent judicial attitude which con
dennis man until he has proved
his innocence"
Judge Mullowny may well be
called the father of the personal
bonds" system In the District.
In spite of strong opposition from
the District Commissioners, he
gave the system its first chance
in the early part of his admin
istration. In this he was upheld
by various citizens associations.
Today personal bonds are the
rule in Police Court.
At the expiration OF his first
term. in 1911, Mr.. Mullowny was
reappointed by President Tart ct
the request Of prominent District
officials and business men, includ-
ing the Commissioners, four JUS
tees Of the Supreme Court. Alfred
G. Harding, bishop Of Washington,
and members of the bar and citi.
zens' associations. After another
six years on the bench, Mr.. Null
lowny retired, in 1917. and resumed
his law practice.
NEEDED GUNS.
The close Of Mr.. Mullowny's
administration marked a new
epoch in Police Court history.
Very seldom is the vagabond, the
boomerang drunkard and moocher
brought to that institution today.
The enactment of the national pro-
hibition law destroyed the main
spring Of it's old picturesqueness.
At the time of his ascension to
the judgeship-1905-a dinghy
furnished room in Fifteenth street
served as a Police Court and juve-
nile court. In speaking Of the
court Of that day, an old-time
attache said: 1.-THE only way for
decent person to enter was to take
with him can Of disinfectant and
arm himself with two high-caliber
revolvers" When he left the
bench, however, the martial and
squalid aspects of the building had
been completely eliminated.
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One day as Judge Mullowny
strolled down Pennsylvania ave-
nue. he encountered a "bar fly"
To his establishment the "bollo"
advanced toward him and pleaded:
Come on, Judge, give a guy
what's thirsty dime for a drink.
know you'se de judge, but a
guys got to drink little whiskey,
y'know."
But you must have forgotten
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the king or burning his portrait
in a public square. In New York
city the American soldiers pulled
down a leaden statue of King
George III. and meuted it into bull
let's. "-Page 1914.
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British American cohesion in all
theories and projects that are
strictly for British succor or
British advantage.
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that I've sent you down several
times for being drunk" protested
Judge Mullowny
"Well, 1 wasn't exactly drunk
those times; / was sick" coaxed
the booze hound.
PANHANDLERS' PREY.
The judge was in a hopeless
situation. Although he knew he
was throwing money to the winds,
The Washington times., 1923-02-04
REMEMBER COXEY'S
ARMY? THEN YOU'LL
RECALL MULLOWNY
For when the Doughty "Generar' and His
Associates Appeared i'm Court, MullOWny
Was Prosecuting Attorney, and HE Made the
Charges Stick Despite Considerable Oppose
tion-Achieved Nation Wide Fame.
By SAMUEL DATLowE.

"YHENEVER newspaper succumbs to the lure
~ of easier hours, gold and life of less
element and hard work, the boys he leaves be-
hind usually make but remark-f the victim be
of true newspaper blood.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
SUPREME COUR SSss Sssssss,S.:%Ec s.: z TO DECIDE ON MAs% <.
 ACT POLITICAL QUto41UN
LEGAL FIGHT STARTED
 AGAINST DOLLAR GAS
Injunctions Sought in New York Against Bill Signed
 by Governor

New York, June i,r-The New York and Richmond. and the Consolidated Gas companies today filed two suits seeking io prevent operation of the VI gas rate bin signed hy Governor Smith last Saturday.
 The public service commission and the attorney general were made de. dendanis in two actions filed hy the gas companies which ask that tenn portray lnjunctions against enforce Tent Of the law be issued.
 The suits were filed in federal court, attorneys for the gas companies asking that hearings be set for argu ments on their request that per smanent injunction be granted on the ground that the S rate Inv would be confiseatory. would not permit the gas corporations m adequate income. and therefore would violate the i4th amendment Of the United States con. stitution.
 Both tho q rate and the 65o B. r, L. standard specified in the new measure were attacked, and tempor- ary and permanent iniunctions sought against each.
 A request also was made for con tinuance Of the existing si.lS gas rate, pending hearings.
 The complaints declare that $50 E. T. L. standard would create serious fire hazards if used in the present type of gas appliances.
 The Consolidated CO earned in 1922, according to the complaint sos per cent of its actual investment or 2.ss per cent of the present value of It's property.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
ONLY 15 MEN RETURN
All Rest of 800 Striking Trolleymen at Schenectady Decline to Respond to CDmpany's Ultinfatun.

Schenectady. N. T., June 4.---Fif- teen of the 500 Schenectady railway company employees on strike went back to their posts today in response to the ultimatum of President Harry B. WeatherwaX of the company giv- ing them until a. m. today to re- turn or consider their positions filled by others. Company officials indi- cated they would continue their plans to rebuild the service with new em- ployes,
 Interurban cars between Schenec- tady and Albany were in operation today for the first time since the walkout more than two weeks ago. Four cars were operating. Twelve cars were running on the city lines.
 The strikers were scheduled to meet during the day to consider the situation here.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
FIRE BOARD TO PICK
 STATION 5 CAPTAIN
Will Meet on June 12 to Fill Vacancy in East End
 House

When the board of fire commits sioners meet on Tuesday evening of next week the names of several lieu tenants in the fire department seeking the berth of captain in Engine co. No. and several privates seeking the berth of lieutenant to be made by the appointment of captain, will be presented to the members Every regular fireman of the department is eligible to seek the position of lieu tenant and all present litutenants are eligible for the position of captain.
 The captains vacancy was brought about by the appointment of Captain Michael T. Souney of Engine Co. No to assistant deputy chief Lieu tenant John Stanton of that com- pany was appointed acting captain and Victor Davis, lieutenant of Hook and Ladder Co. No was assigned as acting lieutenant of Engine Co. No. 5. Stanley Rozanski of Hook and Ladder Go. No. was appointed acting lieutenant.
 Those who will seek the berth of captain for Engine Co. No. are: Lieutenants Fred Linn of Hook and l'huutT No. | : Jonn SouneF or Englne Co. No. 1; William Hartnett of No. 2; Frank Gilligan, No 3; T. Tinchey. No. 4; John stanton, No. 5; J. Connolly, No. 6; Victor Davis Hook and l.ad- der No. 2.
 Regular firemen seeking the posi- ton of lieutenant and who have ex- pressed desire for this position are Stanley Rozanskie. George Mycroft. William McCrann and Edward arker
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
PRESBYTERIANS WON'T
 LET FOSDICK RESIGN Resignation, Offered Be- cause of Criticism, Flatly
 Rejected by Church
By The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
 New York. June 4.--Henry N. Tihft, clerk Of general sessions of the First Presbyterian church, announced to- day that the Rev, Dr, Harry Emerson Fosdick hnd rendered his resignation as pastor because of the recent criti. eisrn Of his pulpit utteranoes by the Presbyterian assembly at Indianapolis but that the church had fatly re- fused to accept it, taking it's stand fiatly behind MT. Fosdick.
 Dr. Fosdick's letter of recommen- dation said MT. Int. was dated May 24, and in II pr, Fosdick wrote that while he had mo reason or desire 10 resign" he felt it was best in the interest of the church harmony 10 proffer his resignation and leave it for the church to decide whether it wished to dispense with his services.
 MT. Tifft said he had been directed to write pr. Fosdick telling him that the church stood with him on the subjects for which he was criticised and would not consider his resigna- ton,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
IS BURNED TO DEATH
Towners, \. Y., Bride Of Year, Dies After Kerosene in Stove Explodes, Setting Clothes on Fire.

Danbury. June 4.--Mrs. Benjamin Williams. 20, of Towners, N. r., A bride of year. died in the Danbury hospital last night from shock and burns received yesterday when explod- ing kerosene set fire to her clothing The young woman was starting fire for the monday meal yesterday and used kerosene. The oil exploded wrecking the stove and igniting her clothing. David Williams, an uncle. was burned about the hands trying to extinguish the burning attire.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
PAONESSA SELECTS TWO
 FOR GARAGE COMMISSION
Will Name George IT. Wells. Repub- lican. and Michael F. King. Demo-
 crat, to New Board

George H. Wells ex-alderman from
 the first ward, and Michael r. King, former sixth ward representative in the common council, will De named by Mayor A. M, Paonessa as members of the municipal garage commission he announced this morning, and it is expected that Wells will be the first chairman of the commission.
 The garage commission was created by an amendment to the charter which was signed by Governor Charles A. Templeton last week. It will re- place the present garage committee which is made up of members of the common council, Both Wells and King were members of the commit tee while in the council Wells being chairman.
 The charter amendment provides that not more than two members shall be affiliated with the same po- itical party. Wells is 9 republican ! and King democrat. The remain ng republican berth will be filled ! either by Walter L. Bell or Jesse r. | Atwater, both of whom were con ,ected with the garage committee in ,n advisory capacity,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Kansas City Man Slain,
 Body Thrown on Tracks

Kansas City. June 4.-The body of Guy A. Moore of Moore-Lawless Grain Co.,, and president of the local board Of trade, was found on the tracks of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad near here late yes terday. 1t had been cut in two. Po- lice said that Moore had been killed before the body was placed on the tracks. The police believe robbery was the motive for the killing.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
SUICIDE VIA GAS ROUTE
Waterbury Man, s2, Found on Kitch- en Floor With Gas Range Turned On--HaI Been in III Health.

Waterbury, June 4.-Harry Ames Crockett, 52, of 65 Field street, com mitted suicide early this morning by gas poisoning. He had been in i'll health for the past few years. He was born in Jonesport. Me, and lived there the greater part of his life, coming to this city about six years ago. He was employed as an elec- trician by the Chase Go. His body was discovered by his son-in-aw, on the floor of the kitchen. with the gas turned on, about 6:So o'clock this The body was examined by Medical Examiner Dr. A. A. Crane, who gave the cause of death as gas poisoning,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
STATE LEGISLATURE H PLATED AS ,v HAVING TURNED DEAF EAR TO PLEA
 PRESENTED M BEHALF OF LABORER
FINDS RUSSIAN PEOPLE
 100 YEARS BEHIND TIMES
sen. Wheeler Disappointed in coun. tN-Beiieyes Govt. Win Remain
 in Power, However.

1 Great Falls, Mont. June i,--Burton Wheeler. Montana's junior United
 States senator says he is disappointed
 In the Russan people and declares that they are a century behind Am- eriean civilization,
 Senator Wheeler went 10 Russia
 with the announced purpose of in- vestigating conditions there before taking a position with reference 10 recognition of the soviet government ty the United States. His comment is made in n letter to Mayor Harry E. Mtcheil Of Great Falls.
 "The opposition 10 the soviet gov ernment." he writes. has no means of expression. as such thing as freedom of the press in Russia is unknown. All the papers printed in the country are censored and even the letters md teleRrams going out of the country are censored before they get beyond the borders The government contends that this is necessary because Of the danger Of counter-revolution.
 There are said to be only about 400, ,0oo members of the communist party. and they are the real govern Ing force. The red army has so0.- ooo soldiers enrolled and they are well equipped. well fed and well clothed"
 The government, however, is strong and everybody agrees that 1t will remain in power" |
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Prohibition Law Which Apprentices Children to Making of Deadly Spirits Also Condemned by 0'Meara
Conn. Federation of Labor Head, In Annual Report, Asks for Support of Ma chinists, Printers and Other Workers.

New Haven. June 4.--Attacks on the prohibition law and on the not1vL tiles of the present session of the Connecticut legislature featured the annual report of Patrick F. o'Meara, president Of the Connecticut Fed eratton of Labor at the 3Sth annual convention of the organization at the Hotel Garde today.
 Hays Prohibition Law.
 Characterizing prohibition enforce ment as the burning question" President O'Meara said he did not believe in forcing a man to obey by police power, but to educate him 10 observe that which is best for the common good" He declared there could not be faithful observance of the enforcement laws while there exists in 75 per cent of the homes illicit stills for the making of aico- hol." He said thousands of little children are today being apprenticed by their eager fathers in making of deadly spirits right in the home"
 Referring to the state legislature he declared:
 Assembly Rebulred.
 The wage earners of Connecticut never suffered such a setback as they have received from the present legis-
 tContinued on Eleventh Page.)
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Grand Juror Puts It Direct ly Up to Town Officials Whether Further Investi- gation Shall Be Made of of Death.
Especial to The Herald).

Plainville. June 4.--An investiga-
 tion is underway in Plainville into the
 information received concerning the mysterious death Of Joseph Maieski, whose body was found in the Plain vile pond, Wednesday evening, and several clues will be followed out by the officials. It is expected that the state police will be called into the case in an effort 10 determine wheth- CT there is any basis to the murder theory or not.
 Another angle of the case has come to light following the visit of Aleck Maieski, brother of the deceased man, to Plainville to attend the funeral. He visited several places where Maieski worked, including his last place of residence. Here the dead mans per sonal effects were thoroughly gone but a. bank book which he was supposed to have had, is miss ing and was not found on the dead mans body.
 The h1usekeeper at the boarding place stated that she knew that Mai eski had bank book with an &C., count amounting to more than $50 in a Bristol bank. She was unable to state what bank he had the money in, 1 but she was positive that when he left the house he took the passbook with him. An examination Of the 1 mans effects and his clothing have , 'ailed to reveal any trace of the bank | book. The town officials will get in ouch with the banks in Bristol in an ,ffort to discover if the man still has Tn uncollected account there.
 The town officers are reticent on 1eir plans in the investigation of the
 (Continued on Eleventh Pare1
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
FEW CHANGES MADE IN
 CLERKS APPOINTMENTS
Judges of Superior Court Meet Today to Select
 Legal Officers

Hartford, June 4.--Few changes
 in last years list of clerks of court
 and other minor judicial offices were
 made at the annual meeting of tho
 judges of superior court held today in
 the state library. Chief Justice George w Wheeler presided and Judge Newell Jennings was appointed clerk for the coming year Glover Campbell was appointed an assistant clerk for Hartford county at 8 sal ary of s3,s00 George s. McLaren was appointed first assistant clerk for New Haven to take the place of Er-s roll NJ. Augur resigned, and Daniel J. Bailey takes Mfr, McLaren's place as second assistant.
 Other changes and new appoint nents are as follows:
 Salary of Clerk George E. Parsons ,f New London county reduced from 5000 to s4,300: John H. Walker and Charles E. Hickey appointed assist Int clerks for New London county darjorie c. Bradford appointed as- istant clerk for Windham county J. | Hinton Roraback appointed public | defender for Litchfeld to succeed 1 Judge l.. J. Nickerson: William E. | Waller appointed messenger for su- 'erior court at Bridgeport succeeding
 dney F.. Hawley
 Two new members of the state bar board were appointed to- erve three years. They are Howa I'd :. Landon. succeeding John T. Hub ard, and Wilbur W. Gager, succeed 1g Edward D, Robbins. Judges ames H. Webb, John P. Kellogg and William Maltbie were appointed a ommittee on allotments for the en- ting year.
 Following the meeting the justices ad luncheon at the Hartford club.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
CHARLES H. AVERY
 DIES AT AGE Of 75
Resident of Shuttle Meadow Ave.
 Spent Day on Auto Trip
DEATH OF MRS. MIDDLETON
Church Street Woman stricken by
 Heart Disease soon After Returning
 Home From Auto Ride--Both
 Funerals Tomorrow.

Two residents well along in years
 died last night after they had spent
 their last day on earth automobile
 riding,
 Charles Hooker Avery, aged 7b. .
 resident Of New Britain for nearly 60 years, died at his home. 2es Shuttle
 Meadow avenue, He reached home
 from an automobile ride 10 saybrook
 a short time before he expired.
 Mrs, Clara Middleton. aged sn. s
 resident Of New Britain for :7 years. died suddenly at her home, 36t Church street. two hours after return. ing from an automobile ride.
 Afr, Avery was one of the citys best known residents, He ras horn in Norwich and was a. one time secre- tary of tho New Haven Grays. He had been i'll for several months. Soon after reaching home last night. he complained Of not being well 4 phy. siclan was called and attended him, A short time later he died It Is be- lieved he had slight shock.
 When Mr. Avery first came 10 this city he worked at what is now the malleable iron works on Myrtle street. He later entered the employ of North & Judd Mfg. Co.,. and remainIl with that concern until 1883. whey he re- 1 tired He Is survived by lee sons, Harry of Hartford, and Sherman F. and Nathan C. Avery of this city and two daughters. Mrs, Arthur D. Brad ley of Chicopee Falls. Mass. and Mrs. ! L. P, Forker of thls city.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow | afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home. { Services will be conducted by Rev. Henry W. Maier. pastor Of the First Congregational church. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Mrs. Middleton was the widow of Alfred Middleton and was 9 native Of England. She had heen automobile 'iding yesterday afternoon and was T her usual health although she had suffered from chronic heart trouble. After her death last evening, Dr. Waterman H Lyon, medical exam ner was called. He said heart dis ase caused her death.
 Mrs. Middleton is survived by two .. ons, William H Metcalf. born of a l, ormer marriage. and Alfred C. Mid Teton; daughter, Mrs James Car !. CT; Q sister Mrs. M A. Eastman of II Bridgeport. and five grandchildren. ' frs Middleton was a woman with 9 : tide acquaintance and many friends. : Ter funeral services will be held to- {, lorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and !, i'll be conducted by Rev. Samuel t utcliffe, rector of St. Marks Epis- ,pal church. Interment will be in f, airyiew cemetery 1T
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
MAN AND WIFE ARRESTED
 IN RAID ON HIGH STREET
Enforcement Squad Descends on House of Joseph Orsjel And Gets 4S Bottles.

Forty eight bottles of alleged liquor were seized by Policeman John C, Stadler, Patrick O'Mara and Super numerary Policeman Thomas Lee and William Politis in raid conducted this morning at the store of Joseph Orsiel at 222 High street
 The liquor was found behind the wainscoting in the dining room which adions the store, Orsjel was placed under arrest and later his wife was arrested. They were both released under bonds for appearance in police court tomorrow morning
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Canoe Overturns, Young
 Man Drowned at Brewster

Stamford, June 4.--Word was re- ceived here today of the death by drowning last night in Peach lake. near Brewster, N. Y, of Joseph A. Graf Jr., 24. of this city Graf and hs f1ancee, Miss Agnes Romanek of this city, were in canoe which overturned. Miss Romenek was res- cued by persons in rowboats but ef- forts to locate Graf were futile.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Proceedings Had Been Brought by Several States to Determine Constitu- tionality of Shephard- Towner Act.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES CANNOT RE STOPPED
 By STATE STATUTES

Washington, June 4.--State statutes prohibiting the use of foreign languages in public. pri- vate and parochial schools in Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio and IS other states. in instructing pupils below tho eighth grade were held invalid today by the supreme court. The decision was delivered by divided court. Justice Holmes delivering a dis senting opinion fin behalf of himself and Justice Sutherland They held that the law should be tried out as to their effect in making more general use of English as the national lam epage.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
CLOCK IN MOURNING
Stonington Timepieca Stopped and \ Draped in Black-NIay Test Con-
 stitutionaIity of New Law.

Stonington. Conn. June 4.-The clock on the community building here was stopped at noon today and q piece of crepe was fastened on its hands. This clock was purchased by public subscription. The committee in charge of the clock plans to con- suit lawyers to get an opinion on the of the state anti daylight saving law and may start the clock again and take the case into the courts.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Quincy Adams Sawyer
 Author Dies in Mass.

Melrose. Mass. June 4.-Charles F. Pidgin. author of fiction and former chief of the state bureau of statistics of labor. died at his home here yes- terday. His best known book, 'Quin- cy Adams Sawyer" was published in 1900
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
AUTO THEFT RING
Meriden Promises to Give Several Sur
 prises As State Police Start Clean

Meriden. June 4.--Harry A. Brad ley of New York was arrested by the local and state police here this noon and Is held without bonds as the principal in an alleged automobile stealing ring. The state police dis covered that the cars from New York men were being bought here cheaply and on Saturday they arrested Chris topher Jones. of New York on a tech nical charge Of reckless driving. The car he was driving had been altered. Bradley was arrested when he ar rived in town from New York. Local developments are expected