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Evening star., 1923-02-22
INDICTED IN SLAYlNG.
Second-Degree Murder Charged
Against w. o. Gill, Colored.

Murder in the second degree IS charg-
ed in an indictment reported yesterday
against William Oliver Gill, colored, in
connection with the death of Walter II.
Bell. also colored, February 1. The men
uuarreled in the near-beer saloon OF
Harry Chase at HOO Goth street north
west and Gill used a penknife. Bell left
the saloon, but fell on the street.
Charles Jordan is accused Of grand
larceny by an Indictment filed today
He is said to have stolen 5000 from An
ME Brown May 16. 1921.
Others indicted and the charges
against them are: Julia Wheeler and
Bernard Queen, violating dope" law;
Michael Delante, taking an automobile
James Simpson, Charles Kemper, Ham
lton Thompson and Elias Melhem, non
support.
Evening star., 1923-02-22
TELLS OF DUTIES.
DR.. Abram Simon Outlines Respon.
sibilities to New Citizens.

Responsibilities and duties of the
citizens OF the United States were
stressed by DR.. Abram Simon, presi-
dent of the board of education. and
Elliott Goodwin, vice president Of
:hc United States Chamber of Com
merce, al n reception given in honor
of the recently naturaliZed AmeTi-
canization School students Tuesday night
in the Columbia Junior High School.
Thirty eight men and women from
eleven countries were welcomed as
United States citizens by officials of
the naturalization bureau and the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tinn and the hmericanization School.
Raymond rrist. commissioner of the
naturalization bureau. presented Ger
titicateS to the new citizens. Among
hcal. Louis Lasi<y, Antonio Puglici,
Benjamjr Wcisman. S. PrusinoWski /,
Morris SwartZ and Thomas Athos re-
.spondcd with two-mnute addresses
Justice Mccoy of the District Supreme
Court presided.
Evening star., 1923-02-22

COrsage Bouquets.
Original creations beautifully exc
ruted. Consult Guide, 1872 F.-Advcr-
uiSemeut.
Evening star., 1923-02-22
Floors Are Hard to Keep
LnnEfn~ We'll

Unless they are properly dressed
end then caring for them becomes a
comparatively easy matter. The sat
isfaction will repay having them put
into good shape by eXperts-and you
can find out where to get In touch
with them through the Recommended
Service Column-in the CLASSIFIED Sec
ton. In fact, that column offers a
good guide to all sorts Of specialized
personal and domestic service.-Ad
NertiSement
Evening star., 1923-02-22
hsts and eAnges g
TODAY'S WINNER.

woman and seven children boarded
a street car. She busted herself find
ing seats for all of them, and kind
old gentleman stood up and offered his
seat to the woman.
He then asked: Pardon me, madam,
are these all your children, or is 1t
picnc?"
SIZE snapped back: They're all my
chi!drcn-and it's no picnic"
MARY M. QUINN,
1884 Church street northwest.
(A check for Jipe dollars 1rtH today
be sent to this contributor)
Evening star., 1923-02-22
FREED OF ROBBERY CHARGE

William s, johnson, colored, was ac-
Quilted Tuesday by jury in Criminal
Division of charge OF highway rob-
berry. The indictment charged that
Washington had taken S27 from Robert
Boyer December 10. He was repre-
sented by Attorneys WamIler X Lynch.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
IN THE SENATE,

The senate today passed in concur renee two bills appraRfiaing a total nf Ss,4hl,A00 for state aid highways. One bill provides s2.A00, ,000 for inc construction Of highways and the other s400,ooo for the completion of state aid highways which have not been finished,
 An nhfavorable report was received on a bill for the payment of a claim against tho state by Edward F. Shea Of Plymouth,
 The senate passed under suspen- sion Of the rules the bill releasing The claim Of the state 10 the property of James H. Hill. late of New London, The bill was passed in the house yes. terday.
 The senate roconsldered it's action In passing the bill incorporating the
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
THE MORSE TRIAL

Washington, May l0.-The identin- cation al vouchers and checks, some representing payments by inc govern ment 10 the Groton Iron works, and other payments by the several Morse companies 10 various individuals oe- eupied much of the time today at the Morse trial, C, s, RaAkWalter, foT- Rler district officer Of the Emergency Fleet Corp, at New York and Dexter Rood, formerly assistant treasurer of the Grnton Iron works were the wit Hess0s
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
IN TIE HOINI,

The house today e0nenFred with the senate in passage Of the bill making li a criminal affeRse 10 sell sf deliver pistol or revolver tO an alien, the maximum penalty being sa00 fine and three years imprisonment,
 Concurrence was voted on the ssn- ate bill regulating the licensing af iRr suFanGe agents,
 The house eaneurFed with the senr ate in the passage Of substitute for q hill relating t0 cooperative market ing associations,
 Passes senate Kills
 Senate bills passed from the falen- daT validating designation nf oyster grounds in New Haven haFhaF; apr nr0pFiatiRg si00,0A0 for the canneeii- cut school for boys for new eOnstFue- ti0n workl concerning distribution Of gas and electricity under municipal ordinances; amending the charter Of the Masonic hall association of Hart ford allowing reduction of par value 0f shares 10 s9h appropriating s206.- aS0 for the state tuberculosis eammis- sion for construction work. providing for licensing board or naiureonathie examiners: providing for appeal 10 superior court by persons aggrieVed by layout Of state highways: appro- nrintlng siO.000 for the Cheshire re- formatory: appropriating sis,000 for
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
MILFORD BECOMES
 STATES FIST CITY
leoa,inusa from First Page,

Ihe sentiment for it was unanimous During the discussion, Speaker Nick ers0n ruled that lhe hin without the senate ameRdmen, was before Inc house on the motion of Mir, narbie 10 aeeeRi the report Of the committee, Minority Leader Fenton made 8 strong plea for the bill, and he ads Nlsed voting down Mir Barhie's mos ilon and getilng the senate amendment before the house, Air, Hyde spoke again, and said he thought il would he a disgrace 10 the state I0 shut women nR with men m a jury room from S ta si hours
 One of the women was immediate " heard from, Mrs, NeYius Of New Fairfield, who said she was opposed to the bill,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
v0ro4 in 3 sliEhl aegrfe-

F0Fea ln 3 slight degree,
 i'r0NlaiRE that 3 cooperation mas dispose Nf iis assfls pP0n a iNR-lhiFd' Aoie ani pFoleetiRg the Tights of lhs minority opposed Co the sale af as- sets,
 ApRroprlaliRg s2,8oo for lhe payr hfRl ol deferred claims against the state.
 \ favorable report was received on q bill amending ihe charter 0f i'riigs- port providing for a fire department m the city and validating aRPaini- meRis made RFi0F Co February 5, ls2S, fhis biil has been the center Of some political controversy in Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Federated Women's Clubs Caution on Court Policy
" INa ARsanialel fTfss.

By 4hs Associated Press,
 Atlanta, Ga, May 9,-neelaring she would not stand iaF the federation endorsing President HaFiing's pr0- posal for American participation in lhe world court Of international jus- liee,' Airs, Thomas q, Winter, pTesir dent Of the general federation of N0men's clubs, said that resolution on this subject agreed on by the Tes- 0lnlien committee probably would he modified so as 10 make clear that the principle was endorsed and not any specific nF0ROsal
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Italy Hopes to Break
 Deadlock Over Germany

London, May le.-lt is understood in diplomatic circles in Rome, says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch, that the Italian government although ean- sideFing the latest German 0ffeT inr sufficient will favor the opening of ne- goiiations in order to break down The present deadlock on separations, The Italian note is n0w being drafted, the dispatch adds, and will he delivered Saturday,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
SUCCESS IN EFFORT
 ID FREE CAPTIVES
teentinusd Fran First Pagel,


 Ihe present instance she cannot re- main indifferent because of her close connexions in China, adds the papen,
 Having tiaad Time, Mashe
 shanghai, May 10 fThursday, stls p, m', by the Associated pressl-All foreign eantives held by the shantung bandits are being released except chevalier Mussa, the Italian attorney, according 10 a message from Tsaaeh- wang, signed hy relief agent named Naill and addressed to the Asia Des Nel0pment Co,
 An the foreign eaptives held hy the snehew bandits are well, having, wonderful time and expect to he rer leased s0on," according to written messages received from four Of them ny relief workers near tinehing, which were relayed here today.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Miscellaneous Shower Is
 Rendered to Miss Walsh

About 20 friends nf Miss Marie Walsh of Bristol rendered her mis- eollaneous shower last evening at the
 home of Mrs Theresa Hollfelder of Gl coluhhia street, Miss Kathleen Walsh rendered several vocal selee- tiona accompanied by Miss Mary
 Walsh on the plano, Miss Agnes Rardeek entertained with selections on inc nkulole. Miss Marie Walsh will become the bride Of Fred lioli- fielder who is son Of Mrs. Theresa Hollfelder, on May g.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
 IS DEFENDANT AT 99
Prominent New York Woman. Near ing Century Mark. Accused of Nio- lating Terms of Contract.

Torrington. May 10.-Miss Eliza beth Jones. a member of a prominene New York family. who will be 100 years old in September. is the defend ant in a civil action being tried to. day in the superior court in Litch. field. The plaintiff is Mrs. Rather. inc s. Barger of Litchfeld, who claims s1,So0 damages, alleging that Miss Jones leased a house from her and failed to comply with the terms of the lease. Miss Jones denies that lease was executed.
 The aged defendant was virtually q winner, the case being non-suited after testimony by the plaintiff had been heard.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
RIM RUNNERS MRDER

Providence. May l0,-While police officials are certain that tho nnde body Of man found 0n the rocks near Narragansott Pier is not that or John r, Lawson Of Roxhury, Mass, assistant for prohibition agents they believe the autopsy establishes the fact that the man was murdered, A vendetta between rum runners is sus- pGelod.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
TO PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Mrs. Hayes. indicted For Signing Schwab's Name to Ss5,000 Cheek Intends to Fight Case,

New York. May i0.-Mrs, Myrtle
 n. Hayes of Boston. indicted yester- day on a charge Of having forged inc name of Charles M, schwah to s2b,- n0O note in connection with deal for construction Of the Hotel Chatham in l,rooklino. Mass. today. signiiied her intention of pleading not guilty. AL though the indictment mentioned only one note, the woman promoter was said by the district attorneys office to have been accused of negotiating i6 others involving s325,000 and bearing the forged signature oft he ironmas- for
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
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ai this shew Nill De .EltFs May coast and all are available fer sale hlng" The ielal sale Of his entire oHsprlRH averages I0 date si,sss geFI head, This animal Nill be eRleped hF !, Q, Winston, 0f saugeFlies, New York,
 MT, Meare plans to he present at she show which will De held May lT.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

Femaaelling the buildings l0 the west fi ihe supreme court building lh liaFiloFa aeentlY purchased by the slalei fixing a salary of s2,sa9 a year laF the prosecuting attorney nf the district court 0f Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Rotarians Are Asked to
 Act in Chinese Outlawry
M TAe Assarlatall HEess.

Shanghai, May in,-The shanghai Rotary club has eahled headquarters of the international association or iios tary clubs in Chicago asking il te broadcast an appeal ta i,s00 Rotary clubs 10 demand that the foreign gov. ernments insure the protection of life and property in China and put into effect measures making bandllry inns possible,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Raw Sugar Prices Are
 Once More on the Rise

New York, May 10.-Raw sugar fu- lures advanced ? to IA points and spot raws advanced Is cent at the opening of the market today follow ing the action of federal judges yes terday in refusing to enjoin trading on the New York coffee and sugar ex- change. Prices for futures went up to 662 for September and 5.97 for December. Refined, however, was not changed from yesterdays range of 9.57 to 9.S0 for fine granulated.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

soEnd Reach Gas Light Co, which Was amended ia lhe house yesterday.
 Th0 amAndmfni ehanges the amount 0f incorporation from Sl,5Ne.r aaa to S5A,sA0 with thf Rrovisa that Il may le increased fF0m time to time, The amended il was then passed ia concurrence,
 The report ef the special commit lee on the enumeration af schools st Waterbury was received.
 Passed tfnm Calendar
 The following hills were passed from the calendar;
 Prohibiting the employment of h0ss between li and e m bowling alleys al night, II would also forbid school hoys tA work on g day before 4 school session,
 Providing for reimbursement of towns for school expenses Of children dependent upon other towns
 Amending the charter of Walling- ford,
 Designating the Jonathan Trum, bull highway
 ApprapFiating saa,A6h for the gen aral hospital society 0f Connecticut,
 Amending the charter Nf Meriden providing for two taxing districts.
 ARnF0pristing s7G,o0o for altes- lians and repairs Of state armOries,
 AppFapriating sll,h00 for alteFa- tians and repairs at the state military camp at Mantle,
 Raising the salaries Of various af- iieers in the county courts; passed by the house early this week
 school Board Expenses Senator iakewell reported for the i in conference on the bin f expenditures by school on boards Of education. This bin had been amended in the senate and the amendment was de. ieated in the house. The senate re. oeted its amendment and ooneurred with the house,
 Other bills passed from the calen. lar;
 Amending tho law concerning di-
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

CANADA PROBES SUGAR PRICES.
 Ottawa, May 10.--The agricultural committee of the house of commons today summoned the heads of five large Canadian sugar refineries to appear next Tuesday to testify as to the cause of high prices.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
GAME POSTPONED

Plttsfeld. May 10 lEastcrn) spring field -pittsncll game postponed; wet grounds,
The Washington times., 1923-05-19

why. yes" said waring; II
am. Which Ia her fathers
house,"
The postmaster came out of his
Aanctum into the sunshine AMI
directed him with infinite particu.
larity. And Waring thanked him,
and walked away dixie q man not
yet awakened from a disturbing
dream) to house four doors UP
the street on the right.
And I've been doing my best."
he thought. Ito make her forget
poor old Paul and fall in love
with me-"
He Strengthened his shoulders,
and his somewhat homely. thick
featured face took. on a look Vt
great strength and Nobility. But
he strolled for me ~ hours about
the picturesque old town, before
he found the heart to knock at
the, door of her fathers house.
XVI
Fifteen minutes after he had re-
turned to New York, waring was
walking into Silver's little living
room and holding out both his
hands to her. There was a new
sort of smile on his face. It
was fatherly.
How could YOU" he said.
How could l WHAT"
Keep mo in such deep. dark
ignorance about everything"
She looked at him, very sweetly,
her eyebrows raised in mild
curiosity.
For instance, you neJer told
me that you came from Hanley.
town.
You never asked me-"
And you never told me why
you looked so sad sometimes
Its so long since I lad any
word from him." she said simply.
But he told you he wouldn't
be able to write. He made that
clear"
She shook her head slowly.
Van Brunt told me. When
they left Hanleytown. Paul sat
up half the night writing to you.
He must have told you where
he was going and why. Not even
why? Why, Silver. he wanted
money very badly so that you and
The Washington times., 1923-05-19
WHO SAID IT
AND WHERE?

Gentlemen Of the French guards,
fire first"
Lord Hay thus invited the
French to begin hostilities NJ
Fontenoy In 1745. The French
commander. Count D'Auterochea.
replied: Sir, we never fire first:
please to fire yourselves" Times
have changed.
Good as a play"
Exclaimed Charles II. King OF
England. on listening to dis.
cussion Of Q divorce bill in ParIia.
ment.
1.-THE greatest happiness of thu
greatest number"
Such is the object of society,
The expression lie found in an
Inquiry concerning Moral Good
and Evil" by Francis Hutcheson
1721.
Constant as the northern star"
In the opinion Of the ancients
nothing could be more Constant
than the mariners guiding star.
The line is from Shakespeare
Julius Caesar"
The Washington times., 1923-05-19
THAT SPRING
FEVER
BY Brice BeIden, M. d.

IN ROM time immemorial people
have fancied that in the
u spring they need some sort
Of eliminating medicine. such az
sulphur and molasses, or some
kind of tonic.
This is because 1t is the spring.
time that they are likely to ex.
perience languor or a general
feeling of having been let down a
bit. 1t is this state which has AL
ways been described as spring
fever
1t is particularly the members
Of the younger generation who
are singled out by solicitous moth
ers as the recipients of fearsome
mixtures and Wanted tonics at
this season of the year.
These remedies usually upset
the stomach and the general sys-
tenn unnecessarily. AS for those
OF unknown composition, certainly
there is no excuse for their EN-.
ployment. no matter what the
claims.
The real reason why 80 many
people feel a general letting down
in strenuousness at this season is
because they continue to live ana
eat as though the winter were no.
over. Ventilation and suitable
clothing are not taken into suffi.
cient account, and more food is
eaten than required in the warmer
weather.
The stimulus of cold is gone, yet
there is a failure to adapt TO the
changed conditions. We also feel
the effects Of activity more We
should indeed be active. but we
must fit our organisms to the
change, else we will experience
unwonted fatigue and foolishly ex.
pect to reiuvenate ourselves merely
by taking medicine.
What we need in the spring In
more fresh air in and out of our
homes and offices and shops, more
veReta bles and fruit and less meat,
more sleep. and sensible adjust.
mont in the way Of clothing.
This is the way nature would have
it,
There Is no artificial method
that will meet the requirements,
which are simple enough, after all.
Only the common sense, scientific
course will prove effective.
OF course. If there are actual de.
tNcts acting a. factors, a physician
should be consulted.
The Washington times., 1923-05-19
WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN By Gouverneur Morris
A Delightful Serial Replete With Excit-
ing Incidents and Featuring
Picturesque Heroine.

at all times that Paul Henley
lie a real man It is impossible
to conceive of his Sinking a real
duty-like telling girl fair and
square that he no longer cared
for her. But maybe you've tired
OF him.
Sometimes" she said quietly.
II think that he is in trouble
and needs me with him, and then
because can't go, 1t seems to
me as IL I'd just die
Warning walked to one of the
windows and stood looking out.
Presently Silver joined him. and
laid one hand lightly. like a fallen
leaf. on his shoulder.
Silver" he said. since you've
been in New York, have you talk.
ed with any OF Paul's friends
about him? You've seen quite
lot Of Van Brunt You could
have asked him things"
But you see." said she. IF
I'd learned that they knew
where he was and were getting
letters from him. and all that Il
would have just killed me-"
You should have had more
faith in Paul. Silver
Yes, I know she said hum
bly,.
do you ever lie. Silver?"
"oh. yes. / suppose go"
Il wish you'd tell one lie for
me-
WHAT"
When Paul comes back, you
tell him that you never doubted
him for one second. If It hurts
me to think that you've been
doubling him. think how 1t would
hurt him.
Her Humble Admission.
I'm no good, said Silver very
humidity. 1T know that.
"I'lf invite some marines to
meet you at supper" said Mr..
Warning, land you can tell that
to them. There's no use telling
it to me. I paid long call
on your father and mother yes.
taerday, Silver. They gave me
delicious supper. and they sent,
YOU their very best love"
You've been to Hanleytown.
ITO BE Continued Monday
The Washington times., 1923-05-19
A Swiftly Moving Serial of Love- Adventure and the
Clean of the FOOtLghts, Illustrated by
Charles Dana Gibson.

thing. The invention Of seals and
envelopes he regarded as two
steps backward in the worlds
progress.
''Is there a family in Hanley-
town by the name Of Beach,"
The postmaster laid down his
large brass-bound reading-glass.
swung around on his high stool,
and faced the "general.delivery
window" through which Samuel
Waring was politely smiling.
There was a family name CO
Beach. Summer visitors. But
they amt been here for three
seasons. Sarah-the daughte~
that is-was a great one to write
postcards; she was engaged to be
married to a Teller named Pullins
out in Dayton, Ohio"
"A Good Memory.
What q memory you HAYS"
exclaimed Waring. So the name
wasn't Beach. He was at loss
for q moment.
do you remember a man
named Henley who was here last
summer on a yacht for a few
days."
Paul Henley, New York, went
straight from here to Mexico.
Kept sending letters and post.
cards to a girl right in this town.
Sent her kilograms. too, If people
speak the truth. He was a pleas.
ant.spoken young Teller: but he
talked all the time. You couldn't
get a word in edgewise.
Does he still write to herr"
Dunno said the postmaster.
"She's gone away, too"
But wasn't her name Beach
or something like it?"
No, sir. Her name was Sands
Silver Sands"
1t is curious fact that The
friendly, pleasant smile continued
to adorn Mr.. Samuel Warins's
face. But he felt as il the wo-Id
was falling about his ears. And
it is equally curious that his first
collected thought was not for
himself, but for her. Now
know" he thought, why her
eyes are so sad"
You a friend OF hers?"
The Washington times., 1923-05-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WHY YOU DON'T HAVE ~ BE BIG TO DO BIG
THINGS.
THINGS.

WY HAT does 1t mean when
" you hear about an ami
w NAL alternating? I'll tell
you what it means.
When the fall comes and the
weather gets cold, some animals
crawl into the ground, hollow
tree or cave and roll them
selves up in a ball and go to
sleep. And there they sleep like
tops until the warm weather
comes again. Then they get up,
stretch themselves and hunt some
thing to eat, as If they had just
gone to sleep the night before.
Yes, you would think they
would get very hungry.
I'll tell you about an animal
we saw when he first woke up
from his winters nap. He was
certainly hungry-too hungry to
suit us, you'll think, before my
Story's told.
And what little thing kept
him from chewing us right up
Was I frightened? How would
you feel If great big-but you
must wait until tell you how
1t happened.
Bunny, Bobby and | were out
camping in Oregon. 1t was in
the spring. We We're having
fine time. The threes were just
coming out. The brooks were
sparkling and bounding over the
rocks as If they were singing a
song because they were happy to
be free again and not held fast
in ice.
Every bird was chirping and
twittering. The bees were buz-
zing for joy. And we were just
as happy as they were.
We tied our horses 10 tree
and took our lunch out of our
saddlebaRs.
Then we selected a beautiful
big tree to sit under while we ate
our lunch.
There we were as happy as the
birds and the bees, when all at
once we heard queer muffled
sound and peculiar scratching in
the very tree under which we were
sitting.
We all looked up. startled.