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New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
CITY ITEMS.

Paul Mangiafico of Wilson and PIP Main street were granted mar riage license today.
 Santa Claus himself, tomorrow aft ernoon at Besse-Lelands. A candy cane to every child accompanied by an adult. sse-Lelands.--advt.
 Brunswick photographs and rec ords at John A. Andrews X Co.-adv.
 French Hat Shoppe, Room 1O7 Pro- fessional Bldg, s7 West Main st.--adv
 son, Clifton Rudolph, has, been born to Mir. and Mrs. Rudolph Gro- man of 95 Fairview street.
 Get your Brunswick Wonder rec ords at John A. Andrews X Co.-advt.
 August and Pauline Blair of this city today sold their 60-acre farm to Martha Sagherian of Pennington. The sale was made through the offices of A. Carlson and the Cashman Farm agency.
 Christmas trees at 14 Washington Place, Main St. at R. R. tracks. Sizes ft.-10 it. from soc up.-We de- liver.-advt.
 White Rose camp will hold it's regular meeting tomorrow evening at s o'clock at K. of c. hall. Officers will be elected.
 Santa Claus-Candy canes for the children, and music. Bring the chill dren tomorrow afternoon. Besse- Lelands.-adu.
 An audience that filled the audi yzr ;,tpa the Stanley Memorial church last evening.
 The Friendly club of the Stanley Memorial church will meet this eve ming instead of tomorrow evening. Officers will be elected. The subject for discussion will be Habits, Good and Bad" Miss Grace Schmidt will be leader.
 Friday at D. m.--adyt.
 The condition of Philip Davis, son of Rev. and Mrs. John l.. Davis, who is seriously ill at his home at 42 Cedar street, is reported today as being con- siderably improved.
 Constable Fred Wrinkle last evening attached the store of Edward Koplo- witz Of % Hartford avenue in the suit brought by H. J. Heinz Co, for $200.
 Constable Fred Wrinkle has served papers on Emma and Joseph Kayesku of l37 Henry street in connection with a suit for si00 brought by the Spring street bottling works.
 The Misses Mary and Anna Skene ntertained group of girls at their hom on Main street lastevning. Danc- ing and games were enjoyed and a buffet lunch was served.
 The fire department was called out this afternoon about 2:45 o'clock by an alarm from box 415, for grass fire at the St. Mary's playground.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Germans .'Duck" Rent In Foreign Owned Houses

Berlin, Dec. i2.-Forcigners who bought real estate in Germany for speculation in the days before the government leeislated against trans fers Of realty 10 non Germans are in a state of constant uncertainty.
 Some foreign owners do not even try to collect the rents phieh are fx- ed by law and are SO low that the number of paper marks realized would not meet repairs. But while many foreigners do not bother collecting rents they also fail 10 make repairs Such repairs fsii upon fhe tenants if they desire 10 have them made.
 German tenants have had prarti- caliy free rent Tor such q long period that there are great complaints sFs q any charges Of any sorf are forc,.i upon them in connection with thair lodgings
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Japanese Luxury Makers
 Hard Hit by Earthquake

Tokfo. Dec. 1a.-Industries in all parts of Japan are feeling the effects of the decreased demand as result of the earthquake and fire. Unem- ployment is on the increase every where except in the devastated area where there is plenty of work, es- peciaIIy for manual lsborers.
 Farmers. too. are complaining that tbe reduction Of the duties on food products has brought down the rrices of what they have to sell. Meanwhile the builders and their vorkmen. and the people who supply building material. are reaping har- vest. charging in many cases e1orbi- tapt prices for the merest makeshift buildings.
 workmen are surprising their em- ttovers. An American resident here for upwards Of 50 years and indirect iv an employer Of many workmen, ssvs the Japanese never worked so hard before. They have given up all amusements and have unreservedlF sst ttenselves the task Of making the destroyed cities habitabie.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
WORLD COURT DRIVE
National League of Women Voters Today opens Up Strong Offensive For U. $. Participation.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The national league Of women voters loosed the first wave Of an offensive here today for American participation in the world court.
 A petition from Minnesota, said to contain 1oo,0 names was the open ing gun. It was brought here by five Minnesota women and if will be for mally presented tomorrow to Senators Johnson and shipstead of that state.
 The Minnesota delegation also call- ed on President Coolidge and Secre- iary Hughes to tell them of sentiment they said prevailed in their state for the court Today's petition is the first of several such expressions the league of women voters plans In its campaign for American participation in the world court.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
NO HEARING TODAY
Illness of Former secretary JaIl Pre- vents Further Discussions on Tea poi Dome Inquiry in Washington.

Washington. Dec 1g.--Ths meeting Of the senate public lands committee ralid Cor today to resume inaHiry into teasing BF naval oft frs.ft's gas posi- poned by Chairman SHout when he received a physi-iau's 4 rtiliCatc dy- caring thai former Seerstary Albert F. Farl would not be able to attend.
 The doctors statement aas tele- eraphei from Ncw York. where Fal underwent an examination yesterday. The physician said Mr. Fall was sHf- ftrirE frafn sttfrt rti-30~r ruHl.- ion. rough. loss CT arpatif" and add cd Una; 2 weeks rest was considered daressary to obyiate danEct nf inc condition becoming aggravated d
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
WITNESS TELLS OF
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blood. They sent him to the hospital. The sergeant said there were two rocks close 10 the curb in front of the restaurant.
 Policeman Patrick o'Niara testified that he was sent out with Sergeant Flynn by Chief Hart to investigate and as a result of information secured some of the accused youths were ar rested. He said some measurements were made and the distance from where the body was found to the stones was 20 feet, from the body to the restaurant, so feet, and from the curb to the restaurant, 20 feet.
 Four photographs were introduced ss Exhibits A. B, c and D. L. c. Rose, New Britain photographer, went on the witness stand and said he took the pictures which were interior and exterior views of the restaurant
 No Blood On Stones
 Policeman Feeney told the court that there was no blood on the stones previously referred to.
 came in. Potash, he claimed, said: Come on. fellows, I'll treat you to beef stew" He pointed out the ac- cused men as being four of the eight who were in the party. When the men entered. he testified, they asked they did. Potash paid for three or ders. Davidowicz said: What are you fellows making so much noise for?' Mazierski testified that when Potash spoke to Davidowicz about be- ing the boss, he jumped toward Da- vidowicz endeavoring to grab a bottle from his hip pocket.
 The witness said that Potash want cd to strike Davidowicz but Budnick and another man in the restaurant grabbed him and took him to the door. The argument started, he said, because Dayidowicz said: Pay for what you got and don't make so much noise" One beef stew was not paid for but Mrs. Doble said oh, let them go out" Davidowicz stayed in the restaurant and the others went out to the street. Four went to the left and four went to the right.
 Migatz stood near a window. Af- ter they left the place Mrs. Doble ad- Niotu | uH- til they had gone away. He said he had no fight with them and would go home.
 Saw Migatz Hit Davidowicz
 Mazierski said that Migatz struck Davidowicz in the face as tho latter turned to the left upon leaving the restaurant. He also testified that he saw Pierkowski grab Davidowicz by the coat and push him into the street. He did not see who struck him or with what he was hit. Then. he said, the men ran towards Booth street He helped bring Davidowicz into the restaurant.
 Recess was declared for lunch at 1 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
REV. ]. ". BRADIN DIES
For 38 Years Prominent Clergyman Was Pastor of St. Johns Church in Hartford.

Hartford. Dec. 12.-The Rev. James Watson Bradin, 3s years rector of st. Johns church. and since 1918 rec tor emeritus died today at his home 90 Highland street after long ill- ness. At the time of his death Mir. Bradin was the dean of all the Protes. tant clergy in this city, his active ministry in Hartford dating back to 1882.
 Mir. Bradin was born at Burling- ton, College. Burlington, N. J., on August 2s, is46. His father the Rev. James W. Bradin was the first rector of tho institution.
 Mir. Bradin's public life in Hart ford was always of a conspicuous character. He was chaplain Of the general assembly in 1889 and from 1888 until 1908 was chaplain of the First Co. Governors Foot Guard
 He is survived by his wife and eight children.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
YALE MEN ID MEET
 SATURDAY EVENING
Moving Pictures of Big Games
 Will Be Shown at Smoker

Moving pictures of Yale's victories at football over Harvard, Princeton, the Army and Brown elevens, togeth- CT with the pictures of Life at Yale' Will be shown at the Shuttle Meadow club to the Yale men who will at tend the smoker to be held that eve- ming at o'clock, according to an- no"acement contained in a letter re- ceived today by graduates of and those who attended that university.
 A double quartet of the University Glee club will sing at the smoker and "Ducky" Pond, baseball pitcher and the first man to cross Harvard's goal line in Cambridge since 1907 will be compelled to tell how he did it, &C., cording to the committee. in charge. lMinot A. Osborn, 1901, secretary of the Yale Alumni advisory board has promised to speak of affairs as they are at New Haven just now, and he hopes to bring with him in addition to Mir. Pond and the members of the Glee club, some of the other interest ing men of Yale who are prominent in athletics or other lines. The Yale News carries an announcement of the  smoker, and it Is expected that some Of the undergraduates will be present.
 Tn this connection the committee desires it to be understood that all Yale men, whether graduates or not, or whether their association at Yale was with the college, the scientific school or any of the graduate schools. are invited to attend. Those having no means of getting to the club are asked to call up Robert Russell, tele- phone 3124-i2 after { p. m. any day.
 The object Of the meeting and smoker. aside from giving the oppor- tunity of seeing the moving pictures of the games and the Life at Yale" is to form a permanent Yale organi- zation in this city. If any man identi- fed with Yale in the past or present failed to receive a letter of invitation, he is asked to consider it an error and 10 come to the smoker nevertheless
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
HOLD DUTCH SUPPER

Just to demonstrate that they can cook in any language. members of the Catholic Daughters of America served Dutch supper at the 0. L. A. NJ. hall last evening. The menu consist ed of saurkraut, pork. ''ali hots. 1" mashed potatoes. coffee and unlimited quantities Of homemade cake. The affair was a success from an epicu- rean. as well as social and financial standpoint.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Fourth Member of Alleged
 Sugar Robbers Arrested

Bridgeport, Dec. i2.--With the ar rest carly today Of William willis, 2s. truck driver, the police have taken into custody four of the Ave members Of the band of alleged robbers charged with the theft of more than Ave tons Of sugar from the National Grain corporation's warehouse on Dee comber 3. Willis was arraigned in the city court today and his case con- tinued until December i3.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Britishers Cultivating
 A Taste for Ice Cream

London. Dec. 12.-About 2O.- 100000 gallons Of ice cream were sold in England during the summer of 1923. or five times more than the quantity sold in the boom year of 1919. said Robert c. Reid in tbe course Of paper read bfore the Brit. ish Cold Storage and Ice Association.
 The expansion. MT. Reid said. con- current with the introduction Of the American method of manufacture. was fostered by the changing attitude towards alcoholic beverages. and tn. fact that ice cream is nourishing and digestible.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
SHOW INTERESTING RUG

A hand woven rug which is being exhibited in the window Of B. c. Por- ter and Sons is attracting consider able attention. The rug is of hand some and striking weave and was made by one Of a tribe of Arancian Indians. of Southern Chill, South America It is the property of Mrs Mary J. Oliver. who brought \ from that country this summer. It is not sor sale.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
R. R. SETTLEMENTS
aH Claims Against Go,t. Nos sdfust- eyl-Erie IsSsad l. awsrdcI five Million Dollar.

Washington. Ice I-.-Ths rsi'rosf administration today announced aust st tifemtni of sctouhis arising Bu pf federal wsr time control sjth four railroads.
 The Eric railroad aas htId ta ha . .ntitled to s5.60b.erh payment. the Central Haiirosd Company of Ssw Jersey. to s450O.H6e: the sesitosri Air Line 10 sTsB.eBp. and the Pitts fnurg S shavmm Railroad Company fo sss5. 0nb.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Case Against Mrs. Walters
 Still Before Grand Jury

Eddyvilie. Ny. Dec. l2.-A Lyon county grand Jury today resumed de- Alterations on the case of Mrs. Lillian Walters. widow Of one of the convict murderers that killed three guards af Eddyt iile prison in October. Mrs
 Waifers' trial as sn sccezsory bef0rc the fact fo murder. a rhsrEs upon shich conviction may result in i'm
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
FENCES 4 WRITER

Berlin. Dec. iz.-ForTner Grown Princess Cecilie is fhe author Of a book just published entitled sum rlerttIre on the Lake" The work is 2 collection or nature studies and ip her preface Ceciiie says | originated in the bright days before the var Iurtns a stay in the country.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
GET POTATOES IN DECEMBER

The calendar notwithstanding, there is very little frost in the ground. Otto Heinrich, proprietor Of the Cooked Food Shop on Main street, Otto wickic and Richard Shaeffer went to Belvidere yesterday to harvest a po- tato crop which Mir. Henrich planted last summer. They secured about 50 bushels Of 'tubers" in perfect condi- ton and report that frost has hardly gone below the surface.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Antl,onr Eus,,lis

The funeral of Anthony Kusulis was held from St Andrer's Lithuanian church at o'clock this morning. Rev. Edward '. Grikis pastor. was cele- brant. Rev. Charles Coppens deason and Hey. J. Leo Sullivan sub-deacon at a solemn high requiem mass. Mem bers Of St. Andrews Lithuanian so- ciety were pall bearers. Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12

position or the death penalty under
 Kentucky statutes was finished late Tuesday. The state charged that Mrs. Walters smuEgied pistols and to her husband. Monte
 tTexD Walters. Defense counsel sought to establish the fact that Walters ttprte1 an hypnotic influence over the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
MOILn REPEAL TOLLS

Washington, Dec. 12.--Repesl Of Panama Canal tolls so far as they af- feet American coastwise shipping would be provided in a bill introduc- ed today by Senator Borah. republi- can, Idaho. The measure was refer red to the committee on interoceanic canals
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
CHRISTMAS PARTN.

The annual Christmas party Of fhe Business and Professional Womei's club vas held last evening al the club house Miss Dorothy Latham sang Christmas carols, accompanied by Miss Anna Borg Miss Corinne Bscpn rr cited Christmas poetry. while Santa Claus. as represented by Miss Grace Hilton. distributed gifts to everyone rrearuf
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
NO LABOR COALITION.
rha ...n.i.tsd Prs...

By The Assscisted Press.
 London, Dec. 1.-The executive board of the labor party issued a communique this afternoon saying it had decided. in the event of labor being invited to form a government. that the parliamentary party should immediately accept the full responsi- ldlny of the government of the coun- iry without compromising itself with any form of coalition.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
HARDING'S FRIEND DIES
Carbon Monoxidc Gas From Coal Heater in Room Kills sherman
 A. C,ineo, Publicity Man.

Washington, Dec. i2.-Sherman A. Cuneo, director Of publicity for the prohibition unit and personal friend Of the late President Harding. was found dead today in his apartment heye. Monoxide gas from a small coal heater apparently was the cause Of death. He formerly was an Ohio newspaper man.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Charles B. Sloan

The funeral Of Charles B. Sloan was held from the church of St John the Evangelist at o'clock this morning. Rev Thomas J. Laden, pastor, off, cited at a solemn high requiem mass. The pail bearers were William Hart, William Sloan. James Reilly. Timothy Dehan. Francis Markham and Albert Beatty. As the body was being borne from the church James o'Brien sang. Lead Kindly Light"
 Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
MEMORIAL TOR HARDING

Pupils of the Central Junior High school held Harding memorial cere- mony in the auditorium this morn ing. They were addressed by Rev. Samuel c. sutcIiffe. ]. c. Beebe play ed the plano and other instrumental music was furnished by the school orchestra. Miss Inger Ernest sang.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
TO ENTERTAIN MEMBERS

Members of the Armenian, Russian and Assyrian congregations of the St. Marks Episcopal church will be entertained at the church tomorrow evening as guests of the Mems club. There will be speakers and refresh ments
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Many Detroit Places Are
 PadIocked by Govt. Agents

Detroit, Dec. 12.-Prohibition Field Director E. c. Yellowley is taking a personal interest in the padlocking of number of places in Detroit. Three places were padlocked and sealed yes- terday by the government officers and ten more have been ordered closed for one year.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
INVENTS NEW TORPEDO
Chilean Naval Attachc at New York Claims to Have PsTferteI a Gyro- scopic Torpedo for Accurate Firing
' rhe As,nclaled Press.

By The Associated Prose
 New York. Dec. i2.--Commander Aristides Del Solar. naval attache at the Chilean consulate here. today an- nounced that he had invented a gyro- scopic torpedo, which could be aimed 80 per cent more effectively than torpedoes at present in use. He announced that, within a month, the governments Of the United States. Great Britain. Japan, France and Chile would begin conducting experi- ments with his invention.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
WANT SIGN REMOVED

A petition is being circulated in the west end to be submitted to the build- ing inspector tomorrow requesting that Morris Cohn's sign over the side walk in front of 45i West Main street be removed.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Edusrd Harney

The funeral Of Edward Hartney aas held at s:50 o'clock this morning from st. Mary's church Rev. Wal ter McCrann officfated. The pail bearers were Williams Burns, William Powers. John kavanaugh, Edward Long. James Crowley and Francis Hartney. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12

Valiant Review. No. g. WOman's Benefit Association of the Msccabees uiIl hold it's regular meeting this eve ming at eight o'clock in Q. U. A. M. hall. Main st. There will be election of officers arrangements wfii be made for the rally 10 be held in Manchester Fridsy and other important business Members are urged to sttend.-adS1-
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Nes Indehnitelt

No. Herbert. ! am sorry. but am sure we could not be happy to- rethsr. You know always want my own way in everything.
 But. my dear girl. you could go on wanting it after we were mar rjed Boston aiohe
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
11e..ina Enun Trnnble

Judge-You are charged with De ing a deserter. having left your wife. Are ali of the facts in the case trueE
 Prisoner-No. your honor. l am moi a deserter. Just g refusee-The punch Bowl.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Special Notices

st. Joseph's Whist will be held as usual Thursday evening in St. Joseph's hall. < pair Of silver candiestieks and electric boudoir lamps will be given 10 the highest score in whist. iady or man. Many other prizes 10 Ie given away. Admission z5e--adtt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the 4. q. Fl. will have a bridge, whist and "45" party Friday evening. December 1f in Judd's hall. Public are intittd to attend. Playing starts promptly al $40. The proceeds will be given to charity y--advt
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
J. s. AGENTS IN RAID
Rig still, Many Jars and Printing Press is Pound in Jamaica. Long Island, Home.

New York, Dec. 12.--Secret Service agents last night raided the home of Benjamin Padulski in Jamaica, and confscated a printing press, a 50 gal- Ion still, several barrels of mash and 200 glass jugs. Secret service men are making an effort to determine wheth- CT the press was used for counterfeit ing currency or for printing whiskey labels
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
Tuitrrala
Melville Johnson

The funeral Of Melville Johnson was held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Brodzik undertaking parlors Burial was in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12

The woman's Society Of the First Baptisi church will hold a food sale af the store of George Rapelye. West Main street, 2:30 ?. m.. Friday. De- cember 1l. Beans, salad and pastry viH be sold.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
1. Tyue,, Remedy

1T Europe would discharge half her armies she could discharge all her ndsbtness.- IS. CJ Pied- ncnt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12

ouinchuas natives of Roiitia eo for days without food. chewing cocoa leaves from which cocaine Is dsrixed.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-12

[. $. TREASURY STATEMENT. U. s. Treasury balance, si37,s7p.5li.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-23
HELD ON CHARGE:
Of PERSH|NG'S
BROTHER
Son Of Baltimore Health Off
Ger Accused Of Defraud-
ing a Girl.
b international News Service.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-WilIiam
s. Hempel, said to be the son OF
Deputy Health Commissioner Hem
pei Of Baltimore, yesterday was held
in 900 bail for the grand jury on a
charge Of grand larceny on testi-
Inony given by James F. Pershing,
brother 81 General John J. Pershing.
Hanpe> was arraigned on COM
PLANT OF Miss Lulu NJ. Colcord, who
alleged she gave him $500 to in
vest in stocks to be bought through
the New York Mortgage Company
by whom he was employed.
Pershing, who is vice president
Of the company. told the court that
Hempel had never turned the
money over to the company or
given orders for the stock. AssiS-
,tant District Attorney Purcell said
Hempel was also implicated in
other frauds which would total
SIS, 900.