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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
BOY PAINFULLY SHOCKED
BY HANGING LIVE WIRE"
James Walsh, Aged ~, Held Prisone,
by Electricity Until Freed by
Power Company Employe

James Walsh, aged ~, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh of 270
High street, suffered severe electric
shock yesterday morning about 10
o'clock on North Main street, when he
took hold of live wire" through
which 1900 volts of electricity was
passing.
Linemen were making repairs al
most opposite No. 3 fire house and
two wires were on the sidewalk. One
had come in contact with the feed"
wire and was suspended a few feet
above the sidewalk The Walsh boy
was running to catch up with some
friends when he touched the wire and
was knocked to the sidewalk. He
was unable to free himself. While
he was lying on his back with his
hand thrust straight in the air with
the wire in hand, Henry Morrin, an
employee of the Connecticut Light Sc
Power Co.. ran to his assistance and,
protected by rubber gloves, gave the
wire several jerks, freeing the boy.
The boy was rushed to the fire house
and DR.. H. T. Bray who was passing
by examined him and ordered his re-
moyal home. At home he was at
tended by DR.. W. +. Flanagan.
The victim who is a student at st.
Mary's Parochial school was reported
today to be in fairly comfortable con-
dition.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
Sea-t0-Sea Air Committing
Predicted in Five Years

San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept. "a
Within five years 1t will be common
thing to fly in six hours from New
York to San Francisco. This was the
startling prediction of 1t. Col. Harry
Graham, of the U. S. army air serv-
ice, recently.
Our Investigations have shown
that at attitudes Of from 10000 to
10000 feet there are air currents
travelling from $50 to 800 miles per
hour" said Col. Graham. These
currents travel in an elliptical course,
and at different attitudes move in diff
ferent directions. Aided by these cur.
rents and with the speed of machines
a fight from New York to San Fran
cisco in five to six hours is certain.
OF course the machines will have to
be electrically heated and supplied
with oxygen or no one could live at
such heights"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24

Funeral services for Mrs. John L..
Hasson were held this morning at 10
o'clock at st. Joseph's church. Rev.
j. Leo Sullivan was celebrant at SOL
emn requiem mass, Rev. Patrick DAILY
was deason, Rev. Walter McCrann
subdeacon and Rev. Thomas Laden
master of ceremonies. Father Sulli-
van conducted the committal services
at the grave and interment was in
st. Marys cemetery.
The pail bearers we're Bernard
Clark, Urban Callahan, Walter Camp
bell, Frank Clynes, John j. Kiniry
and Cyril Hasson. Flower bearers
we're Edward Woods, Edward Hasson
and John Quinlivan. Miss Laura Far
rell sang abide With Me-"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
HE HAD A NEW WIFE,

Chicago. Sept. si.-Miss Amy
porieth Mol. former sinser OF the
Boston Opera Co. left a husband in
Chicago In 1917 when she toured
Canada WITH the opera company hut
when she returned her husband had
been granted an annulment and was
married to another woman. She
petitioned superior Judge Sullivan to-
day 10 order her former husband
Charles J. French to pay 500 q
month for the support of their
daughter. yelma. nine years old
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
TRAIN CROWDS SCATTER
IN fUSIlLADE OF SHOTS


Boston, Sept. sl.-HlhdTeds OF per-
sons dodged behind pillars, rushed in
90 corners and ned panic slrieken
through the doors OF the North sta
lieA yesterday when Dominic Ianr
nella shot Samuel l., RiheiFo as he
stood in the train shed waiting for a
friend ana then fired a fusillade al po-
lice offieeFs who attempted 10 arrest
him, Riheiro was taken 10 hospital,
where his condition Was said 70 be
grave, and iannella sas captured and
later Identified by the wounded man
as his assaiiant. according 10 the po-
lice,
Iannella told the police that he shot
Riheiro, Portuguese national.
whose home is In Hudson, Mass. be-
cause he thought he was one OF a
gang who had been following him.
The police believe he was temporarily
deme nted.
After firing several shots al Riheiro
he ran up stairway leading 10 the
executive, offices OF the Boston and
Maine railroad. Patrolman o'Malley
followed him and the gunman opened
fire. but missed. William crimmins. a
Boston and Maine special officer who
stsrted In pursuit. was also made a
target. but Iannella's aim was wild.
ThA fugitive then ran into the Of
nces OF William II. Durant. steam
heat inspector. and after threatening
him with the revolver rushed into an
other room. where he barricaded him.
self. Relnforcements of police broke
down the door and the man was dis
armed and arrested. charged with in
tent 10 kill
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
CLIFF HOUSE BURNED
$4,000 Is Loss Estimated At Kenne-
bunkport, Me.

Kennebunkport, Me-, Sept. 24.-The
Cliff House, in the center of the sum-
mer colony here, was burned early
yesterday. Absence of wind pre-
vented a more serious blaze and fire.
men from Biddeford and Kennebunk
were able to save hotels and cottages
only a short distance away. The loss
was estimated at about $4,000.
The cause of the flames, which
started about o'clock, has not been
learned. The building was Ave stories
high and during the summer season,
which closed seven days ago, accom-
modated 1856 guests. All the nearby
cottages and hotels along the shore
were deserted and the flames had
gained Roadway before they were dis
covered,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
WALL Street STOCK
EXCHANGE REPORTS

Aesn-impTessiNe strength Of the
Continental exchanges widely inter-
preted as foreeasling further favor,
able developments in The reRsFstiohs
situation brought short covering and
some new buying which carried a
number OF the active issues up, The
tally, however, was not sustained and
when trading became duh the bears
renewed their assault on the list, pa.
wilson Chem. dropped nearly . points
from its top figure OF the morning,
erueible steel fell hack 2 and Gulf
States. Yielded a point or more, Free
offerings OF studehaker which broke
below par, accelerated the decline,
Call money opened at i-s per cent,
lao p, m,--The general market
made only feeble response 20 an up
turn In the low priced oils In the aft
ernaen. studebaker was offered free
ly and relapsed 10 es rs. Several
other popular industrials were also
heavy.
Prices displayed a firm tone al the
opening OF todsy's stock market. The
usual industrial leaders showed little
or no change but a resumption OF
short covering operations was noted
In the oils equipments and foods.
Gains of approximately a point each
were registered by American Sugar
Refg, DUPONT and Bethlehem Steel.
Prices strengthened later. DUPONT
and Gulf States Steel each extending
their gains to 2 points. The demand
was most effective In the oils. sugars.
chemicals and independent steels,
Gains OF n point or more we're regis
tered by cosden. Phillips Pet. Bald
win. Mack Truck and several others.
Pierce OIL pfd., or ! was the only
heavy spot
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
POISONED HER CHILDREN
Wisconsin Woman Admits Giving
Doctored Candy To Four

Elkhorn. Wis. Sept. 24.-Detailing
the manner In which she gave her
four children poisoned candy last FRI
day. Mrs. Myrtle schaude. SO. OF
Whitewater, told Alfred l.. Godfrey,
district attorney OF Walworth county
that she gave the children the pois-
oned candy just before they were leav-
Ing for an automobile ride In the be-
lief that when 1t took effect the ma
chine would be hopelessly wrecked
and 1t would appear that all had been
killed In an accident"
Authorities are planning to place
a charge of first degree murder
against Mrs. Schaude in connection
with the death of her husband two
and a half years ago.
Mrs. schaude told Attorney God
frey that she had killed her husband
by giving him poisoned candy. The
murder charge will be based on this
act pending the complete recovery
of the children.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
SIX FACE MURDER
CHARGE IN COURT
'eenins.a from si,., rage,


wsiiias fer some food 70 be eaeksa
fhs msA we're asder the influence el
haaef, the police claim, ana became
engaged In an argument with Dssides
wiez According to the story OF Mrs
nohis 10 the police, the men dared
paNidesisz 10 ''eome outside" The
dare was accepted and the men were
soon In the midst Of an Argument. In
q short time syidswies was brought
Into the restaurant BY zizmund shum,
ski, Frank staeheiei, and Antoni Nj,
eswiel who found him In the street.
All AZ the men In the restaurant ned,
apparently realizing that Daidowicz
had been seriously hurt,
Police start Round Up
The hrst man arrested by the fes
lice was Edmund Lipitz on charge
OF breach of the peace, He refused
20 divuiGe any information 10 the po-
lice which might connect anyone else
In the case. Detective Sergeant Me-
Cue Was also detailed 10 conduct an
Investigation as . result OF which he
rounded up others involved. after
Dayidoxiek had died al the hospital.
About o'clock Sergeant Mecue
charged Joseph Migatz. Edward Pot
ash and Stanley Budnik with murde<.
and said he would hold Tony ceru-
lick as q material witness. Officer
Miiewski later took Austin Zawaliek
20 police headquarters and he was
also held as 4 material witness.
A man named Nicewlcx. who was
aroused from his sleep by the noise In
front OF his home. has told the police
that one blow felled Davidowicx. He
said that he saw the fEht from his
bedroom window and estimated that
there were at least eight people In
yolved. Nicewicz claims that the
crowd cheered as Dayidowicz fell TO
the ground. When he shouted from
hie window. the men scattered In diff
ferent directions. he said.
Mother and Children In Tears
The murdered man Is well known
among the Polish element OF New
Britain and leaves wife and four
small children. The wife was at her
husbands bedside when death came.
The woman was escorted to her home
and was frantic with grief. She |
didn't seem to understand what 1t was |
all about and why her husband should |
have been attacked. The children |
were objects of pity as they followed |
their mother about the house with |
tears In their eyes.
Budnik is we'll known In this city |
having been a star baseball player
this season and a large way being re-
sponsible for the team winning the
city championship. He is one of
three brothers who are attracting
statewide attention because of their
ability on the baseball diamond.
Quick Police Work
Credit for the quick rounding up
,f the men alleged to be implicated In
he killing belongs to Sergeant
Michael Flynn and Patrolman Patrick
o'Mara. They were assigned to the
,ase early yesterday morning by Chief
Hart and after interviewing witnesses
earned the story of the fight and the
llleged participants.
Autopsy On Body
Funeral arrangements in charge of
6. Biogoslowski, are incomplete pend
ng a decision which is expected late
his afternoon from Medical Examiner
Waterman Lyon who is performing
N autopsy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
SCHWARMS ARRESTED
Taken Into Custody feisy by Hart
ford Detective and Held an uharge
% Theft
Theft

Reginald M' Van de We're, more
Familiarity known in Connecticut and
New York as Harold sehgarm, alias
the "Dishrag'' Prince was arrested by
Acting Detective Sergeant Patrick J.,
sheFen al noon today IN Hartfrd,
charged with theft, His wife was
also arrested on the same charge.
II Is alleged that Mrs, sehwarm,
while employed at the jewelry eoun-
ter In Wise & smiths, stole some of
the goods. The husband is held as an
accessory. They gave their names as
"Vsn de We're" when arrested and
said they owned a restaurant on the
Berlin turnpike.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
S. n. E. DIVIDEND DECLARED.

New Haven, Sept. 24.-The regular
quarterly dividend of 81 a share pay
able October 10, was voted by the
directors of the Southern New Eng
land Telephone Co. today 1t was
also voted to issue s3,OOO,000 in new
stock to be offered in the near future
on a ration of one new share to six
seld.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
North Dakota to Be Used
AS Target for Warships

Los Angeles, Sept. 24.-The de-
cision of the navy department to fit
out the dreadnaught North Dakota as
a radio controlled target for the
United States fleet in joint maneuvers
in the Caribbean sea this winter was
announced here by naval OFFICE re-.
The Delaware will be dismantled nd
sold as junk, 1t is stated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
285 ATTEND BIBLE CLASS

The attendance at the session of
Everyman's Bible Glass yesterday
morning was 295. The Red Army
responded with 122 present, the
White with So and the Blue with 12I.
The Azziz Grotto members will at
tend the session in body next Sum
day. On Saturday. a corn roast will
be held at the Community house in
Berlin. A special trolley car will
leave from in front of the church at
1880 o'clock. Members of Mems
Bible classes in Berlin and West Hart
ford Will attend.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
conducted. 1t has been under way

conducted. 1t has been under way
for Is months and has engaged the
constant attention of It's employees,
reports.
The indications now are that the
tabulation in progress will show an
increase of 60 per cent since the 1912
tabulation. At that time the figure
for total wealth stood at somewhat
less than 1SS,000,o00,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
H, $. STUDENT HELD

stratford, Conn, Sept. 24.--John
Clancy, Is year old high school stu
dent OF Bridgeport, recently found by
Coroner John ]. Phelan criminally re-
sponsible for the death of Miss Anna
Smith of Lordship, waived examina-
ton in the town court today and was
bound over to the superior court on
a charge Of manslaughter Bonds were
fixed at $500.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
CAPT. WATSON CALLED.

BY The Associated Press.
San Diego, Sept. 24.-Captain Ed
ward H. Watson, commander-in-chief
of the destroyer squadron wrecked off
Honda, Cal. September s, was called
to the witness stand shortly after
the naval court of inquiry resumed
sessions here today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
WEALTH OF U. S.
$500, oOO, OoO,OOo Is Total Of Riches in
This Country.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 24.-With-
in the next 80 days the Bureau of
Census of the Department of COM
merce will issue it's completed esti-
mate of the total wealth of the Unit
ed States. 1t is expected the survey
will disclose a national total wealth
of s30o. 1000 .ooo,o
This Is the most comprehensive
survey Of the national wealth ever
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
Patrick j. Dineen

Patrick j. Dineen of $50 Farming
ton avenue, Bristol, died Saturday
morning after an illness of more than
six months duration. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Wednesday morning
at st. Joseph's church, Bristol, at 8
o'clock He is survived by his wife
who was Miss Nellie Glynn of this
city, and one son.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
GRoToN VOTERS Acr

New London, Sept. 24.-Disregard-
ing a warning that the action might
be declared illegal for a town to take,
Groton voters in annual town meeting
today voted, IS to IL, to pay one
fourth of any deficit that may arise
from continued operation of the New
London-Groton ferry when the
Thames river toll bridge becomes free
after January /, 1924.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
Says Khan Controls the
Oklahoma National Guard

Oklahoma City, Sept. pa state
ment declaring that go per cent OF
the members of the Oklahoma Ma
tional Guard are members of the Ku
Klux Klan," and that ''all that would
be necessary to stop martial law in
Oklahoma would be for N. j. Jewett,
grand dragon of the Oklahoma realm
of the khan to call out members Of
the guard" was issued here today by
DIR. G. S. Long, representative from
Tulsa county in the state legislature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
WIRELESS FROM ARCTIC.

Bristol, Sept. 24.-Donald H. Mix
of this city, wireless operator on the
Bowdoin with the Macmillan expedi-
ton to the Arctic sent message
which his father Lewis H. Mix re-
ceived today in which he said that
everything was fine" at winter quar-
tiers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
NOTED BULLFIGHTER GoRED.
Luis Freq, Mexican, is Badly Injured
In Madrid Ring.

Madrid Sept. 24.-Luis Freq, the
famous Mexican bullfghter, was
gravey injured yesterday by bull
in the ring here.
The surgeons in attendance express
doubt as to whether they will be able
to save Frogs life.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
Peter SaWDnis. ,yr.

Funeral services for Peter Sawonis,
Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sawonis
of IL Dwight Court, were held at st.
Andrews Lithuanian church this
morning. Rev. E. " Grikis officiated
and burial was in st. Marys ceme-
terry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
SENT TO JAIL.

Greenwich. Sept. 24.-Michael Pom
tri and Sam -Carpentria of New York
were each sent to jail for 80 days
and fined $50 and costs in court today
for transporting liquor without per-
nit. They had two barrels Of red
wine In their machine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
:Tl1ttrralH
John Edward CamselI,

Funeral services for John Edward
Camsell. who died at his home at 25
Grand street Saturday, were held this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at st. Marks
Episcopal church. Rev. Samuel SUIT
cliffe, rector, officiated, and burial
was in Oak Hill cemetery, Southing-
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
Four Killed as Train
Crashes Into Motor Car

Valparaiso. Ind, Sept. 24.-Four
persons were killed when a Nickel
Plate passenger train struck an au-
tomobile at a crossing west of this
city last night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
Mrs. Mary II. CIarey.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary r..
Clarey who died at the home of her
daughter in Holyoke, will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock from
the First Congregational church. Rev.
Henry w. Maier will officiate and
burial will be in Fairview cemetery,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
$4,000 FIRE IN SPRINGFIELD.

Springfield. Mass. Sept, a4.-Dam-
age In excess OF $4,000 was done by
FIRE that threatened the entire plant
OF the Hampden Paint and Chemical
Co. today and endangered other plants
close by.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24
roItNn DEAD IN Red.

81. Paul, Sept. 24.-Chief Justice
Calvin Brown of the Minnesota su-
prenie court was. found dead In his
hsd 1t his Minneapolis home today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24

Only women, among ancient Ro-
mans, could wear red, yellow or
white shoes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-24

TODAY's TREASURY REPORT
I. S. Treasury-Balance s436,120.21s.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-02-02
PICKLE CROP is DECREASED
Long-c Continued Drought Is Said to Be
Chief Cause for Low Pro-
duction In 1922.

Production Of cucumbers for manu-
facture is estimated at 2,619, ,4S0 BUSH
els by the United States Department
Of Agriculture, decrease OF AZ per
cent from the crop of 1921 for the same
purpose. Long-continued drought Is
said to be the chief cause of the low
production. Average yield Of cucum-
bers for manufacture is placed at so
bushels per acre compared with II
bushels in 1921. Acreage declined
from 1920 acres In 1921 to 52,S31
acres in 1922.
Michigan leads in production with
a crop of 1902, 900 bushels, or one-half
the pickle-cucumber crop Of 1921 In
this state. Wisconsin had a crop Of
365,500 bushels this year; Indiana,
100000 bushels; Colorado, 100000
bushels; California, 1S5,0O0 bushels ;
New York, 146,550 bushels.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-02-02
DISTRIBUTE ESQ BEEF BULLS
Majority Of Purebred Animals Are tc
Be Used In Improving Grade
Herds In Kentucky.

As result Of cooperative gales, com,
monty termed "better-size sales" be
cause of their nature and purpose, pro
gressive live stock owners in Kentucky
distributed $50 purebred beef bulls this
year. The majority Of the bulls are to
be used for improving grade herds. The
number Of bulls disposed of In the sales
mentioned do not Include those dis
tributed through private sales which
breeders conducted themselves.
In connection with better-sires work
in Kentucky extension workers In AMI
NAL husbandry are conducting demon.
stration work in live stock feeding. In
a number Of counties feld-day meetings
are held In feed lots. The meetings
assist materially, state college Of ag.
riculture believes, In showing and teach
ing better feeding practices along with
the Importance Of good breeding.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-02-02
Head Of a Purebred Aberdeen-Ansus.

partment Of Agriculture and now as
sociated with the ranch, the owners
have improved both type and quality.
The breeding operations involve the
use of more than 100 purebred bulls
and a total of about 10000 head of
stock. In the absence Of a sufficient
number Of purebred bulls, carefully Sc
lected crossbred and high grades are
likewise used temporarily.
The ranch raises approximately 90
per cent of the bulls needed and the
quality is Improving from year to year.
The breeds of cattle raised include
Aberdeen-Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford,
and Brahmans. A small herd Of pure
bred cows was recently acquired chief
ly to raise purebred bulls, but the main
operations consist in grading up the
native stock by the use of superior
sires and selling the product for beef.
officials of the ranch in charge OF
breeding operations have reported their
experiences to the department as con-
tribution to the Better Sires-Better
Stock" movement. The quality Of the
calf crop this year is reported as no.
ticeably better than for any year IN
the past.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-02-02
Find Defects in
Most Children

ures. Results have indicated that the
money, time and effort have been well
expended. report division officials.
"The success of this great work" I"
said Doctor Prentice. "has been made
possible by the splendid cooperation
Of the doctors and county and school
nurses In the various communities
where clinics have been held.
During recent years the general
health and physical condition of our
city children have been greatly i'm
proved by the work Of infant welfare
stations, children's clinics, school clin-
les and many other such organizations.
Likewise the maternity clinics have
done much for mother and babe. And
now we have the same opportunities
brought to our rural communities
through the work of the division of
maternity and infant hygiene of the
University Of Iowa which Is carrying
out the provisions Of the Sheppard
Towner law In Iowa. We need only to
bear in mind the high percentage Of
physical unfitness among our rural
boys as found by the army examina.
tions In the recent war to realize the
Importance of this work"