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New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
City Items

Pianos ana ylesEelas q, G, I. PlsFe'
8 GQ.-sdEt
eaaAeilmen osse sehmsFr and A. y
Rlehssasdl are IL a their homes,
snsw cleared, skating tonight, filz
=adkl.
D. II. B0hmeT. an emplOys Of ths
pubic works department, suffered :
painful injury from burns white 70,
pairing machinery belonging To ths
city yesterday Afternoon.
Wood for sale, leeTr2.-adKt
A eleek presented 70 City CLERK A.
l. Thompson by Mayor A, a.. Paon,
essa two years ago has been taken
from the city clerks desk al city ham.
A meeting OF the claims Commit,
tee will be held tonight.
Mr., and Mrs, u. J Dixon, Mrs. l..
c, Baker, Mr. and Mrs, y. II, Halmes
and Ar, ana Mrs W, Y, burke viii
leave Friday for Palm Beach, Fla, 20
spend several weeks.
About 40 girls employed at the
Parker shirt Co, sill hold a theater
party IN Hartford Saturday after.
noon, They will see the passing
Show OF isaa" al Parsons. Follow.
Ing the theateF they will have dinner
al the Bond Hotel,
4 farewell party was rendered Mr.
and Mrs, l., g, Baker Tuesday evening
by Mira Marjorie Strong Kreiger al
her home on stratferd road. Mrs
fiossia Taylor Huntington assisted
with the serving, Mr.. and Mrs, Baker
have gone south for the remainder OF
the winter.
IL. Dayton Humphrey has sold two
building lots on Rnsswin road for the
Rnsswin Land Co.. 10 Harry =. Bam-
forth. also a building lot for the same
company on Jerome street 10 Elmer
u. Wood.
l.. NJ. Irwin OF isi Main street. re-
ported 10 the police this afternoon.
that his room was entered this morn
Ing. and a diamond ring valued at
si26. $40 In gold and $50 in bills was
laken. from n bureau drawer.
The short calendar session of the
city court will be held on Saturday
this week. instead OF Friday
the customary time.
A son was born at the New Britain
General hospital today TO Mr.. and Mrs.
rontns Johnson OF Deep River.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
BOYS CLUB COURT
T0OPEN SATURDAY
Juveniles VIII Elect Own Judges
and Other Officials

After a lapse Of several years the
Boys club Juvenile court will resume
iis session again this canning Ratur.
day. and with the opening Of this
court. one OF the most interesting
semi-ofIielal organizations in this city
will be fnnetionins,
boys who are ARRESTED" by the
club monitors. who are really the
house policemen, and who are boys
themselves. selected from the boys
and by the boys. will he hraught be-
fore the court. The will face one Of
four judges. who will be selected by
popular election and charged with the
offense for which they have been ar.
rested.
At this point change will he made
from the former system, There will
he no jury. nor will there be any
prosecuting. attorney. Superintendent
q. u. Cleveland plans TO make this a
zeal juvenile court instead OF juy-
emile police court. and the boya are
not expected to get the idea that thAy
are being prosecuted by police Of
ficisls for the commission OF crime.
Each offender will he given the
privilege of selecting his own attorney.
who must be another boy or he can
defend himself II he wants to. The
only prosecutor will be the monitor
who makes the arrest. Tho Judge will
decide upon the guilt and the serious
ness OF the case and impose his own
penalty or discharge tho prisoner II
he so decides.
The club superintendent will have
nothing 10 do with the actions Of the
court and will have no authority
whatever. The verdict of the judges
will not be over-ruled nor will there
be any attempt to infiuenccfit.
Saturday when court opens there
will be four prisoners before the bar
TO be given hearings on various mis-
dcmeanors. One OF the offenses for
which boys will DO required to face
this court. will be that of playing
truant from school. An effort will be
made to have tho school attendance
department cooperate with the club.
and club members who wilfully re-
main away from school without the
necessary permission. will be brought
before the court and punished.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Eunn Opposed to Sending
Police to r. r. Station

Chief William c. Hart said today
that he had received no information
from the directors of the Chamber of
Commerce relative to having police
man call at the passenger station, in
order to put a stop to smoking in the
building. According to the chief,
there is no law governing smoking in
the station. He said that in the past
the policeman on the beat has made
every effort to stop it, Chairman
David T.. Dunn said he was in. SYM
pathy with the checking of the habit
but that in view of the fact that it
was in private property, he would not
favor plan to have a man take care
of this work entirely.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
MAY SEEK pardon
FOR GEO. EVAN0FF
CONTINUED from First page)

Evanoff was about the house in her
usual care-free manner indicating
that there had been no friction be-
tween her and the husband. Mrs
Powell later went to the home of her
mother. Mrs. Ordner of Columbia
strset.
Shortly after noon. Evanoff called
at the Ordner home with his little
son. He left the child there explain
ing that he was going to consult a
specialist in Waterbury, and that his
wife would accompany him.
BODY Found in Trunk.
On, the following day, Mrs. Powell
went to the room occupied by the
couple. She was surprised to find
wearing apparel that she thought
was taken with her sister to Water
bury. When she attempted to move
a trunk that ordinarily was light and
found it to be extremely heavy, she
was alarmed and called in neighbors
The neighbors suggested that the po-
lice be summoned. Patrolmen Thorn
as Woods and Michael Brophy were
detailed to the house.
Upon opening the trunk, the police
men found the top container in place.
This was removed and the body of
the victim was found, covered with
a coat and with toy horse reins tied
about the neck. Marks indicated that
she had been strangled. Further in
vestigation by the police fixed the
time of the deed at 1880 o'clock in
the morning.
Prior to coming here, Evanoff had
been a miner in Colorado. He was
employed by the Hubbard Contracting
Co. on the Rogers Recreation build
ing on Church street, then in course
of construction. He was a hard
worker and good provider and his
weekly wages were always tu.>,ed
over to his wife. With the exception
OF two weeks that he was confined to
a hospital, he was never known to
Gus of his wife and had told fellow
workmen that he would shoot anyone
he found with her.
Can Get Work In West.
Since he has been in prison, Evan !
off has correspondent regularly with |
Probation Officer Connolly. the mayor
and others who are interested in his |
case. He has number of friends in I
Colorado. particularly DR.. Edgemont
Welsh Of Colorado Springs, who have
been laying plans for more than a
year. to have the case come before
the board of pardons or parole. Pro-
baton Officer Connolly visited the
prisoner this week and Mayor Paon-
essa is planning a trip to the prison
shortly. 1t is understood that at
torneys have already been engaged in
the interests OF Evanoff
DR.. Welsh has been in conference
with Gov. Stroup of Colorado and
has communicated with the states at
torney of Connecticut, the board of
pardons and numerous others who
may be in position to help the pris-
oner. In the event that he is granted
a parole, the doctor will be in a po-
sition to place him on a farm in Col
orado, where job is awaiting him
with a salary of $40 week and his
board Chief Detective Bruce of Col
,rado Springs will take Eyanoff on ,
parole willingly, the doctor writes. He
has engaged an attorney in Colorado
n the New Britain's man interests.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Committee Driving for
Normal School Allowance

If the legislature is willing to allow
an appropriation of s550,0o0 for a
dormitory al the State Normal school
plant on Stanley street. the committee
On education is willing to allow all
other appropriations for educational
purposes to lay over until next year.
a member of that committee has in
formed Governor Templeton. The
governor favors appropriations for
humane institutions before educational
grants are allowed. Under the propo-
sltion of the educational committee
man. over a million dollars In school
appropriations would be saved this
year.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
sign WALTER CAMP
FOR ROTARY DINNER
Famous Athletic Director Will
Speak Here February %

Walter Camp. athletic adviser a
Yale university for q number Of years
member Of the Yale Athletic assoi
citation and originator Of the famous
''naily Dozen exercises, will speak Al
the meeting OF the New H,ritalA ne-
tary club on Friday noon Of neGl
week, according TO an announcement
made az the luncheon this noon b,
Leon A, spFague. president OF the
club,
Mr., Camp. who Is said 10 be 10 foot
ball what William Hayes is 10 the
moving picture industry and lands
TO the baseball profession, will fully
captain his daily dozen idea al this
time and large attendance is eA-
peeted,
speaks for y, W, q, A. Drive.
Miss Maude Hobbs OF New York
city spoke briefly ON behalf Of the
campaign OF the Y. w. e. A. in New
britain which Is 10 open this sye-
ming. An effort Is being made In this
city 10 raise $4,000, e, W. French.
president OF the New Britain Lions
club spoke briefly on the orpheus
concert club which will appear here
on March !. Because the members
of the Lions club supported the Ro-
tary club when the Paulist choir
played here the Rotarians have
pledged TO support the Lions in their
effort TO bring the orpheus club here.
Life az Junior Republic.
Harley u. Roberts. yice-president OF
the Taft school and chairman OF the
board OF directors OF the Junior Re-
public at Litchneld. delivered an in
teresting address on life at the re-
public.
The Junior Republic Is a place
where boys, who had had n bad start
In life. are sent rather than to Meri-
den or Cheshire. At this school Il is
necessary for them TO work and pay
for everything they receive. including
their board and lodging. They Or
ganize their own courts and in fact
have their own form OF civil govern
ment, the speaker said.
A movement TO organize the repub-
lie at LitchHeld was started by Rev.
John Hutchins in April of 1904. Five
years ago there were 10 boys at the
institution and today there are 70.
Many OF the boys are sent to the re-
public by police court judges, by pro-
baton officers, by school superintend-
ents and often times by parents them
selves. Mr.. Roberts added.
The speaker said that there are
three elements which have made the
republic successful They are the
home life, the. doctrine of work and
the principle of self government. Mr..
Roberts asserted that there is moth
ing that can be done for a boy that
will have more educative effect than
to affix a responsibility onto him and
that is exactly wha the republic does |
Miss Lois Shaw. New Britain Girl
Scout executive secretary, spoke brief
ly on the drive being made by the
girls to raise funds for. a drum corps.
Cookies are being made by the girls
and are being sold this week to raise
money. Orders for AZ dozens of these |
cookies were received this noon.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
mine TEAMS Named
| FOR Y. ". CAMPAIGN
Miss Maudt Hobbs 10 Speak al
First Church Supper This Evening

The annual financial campaign Of
the Y, w, {. A, in New Britain will
begin this evening with . supper In
the gymnasium Of the HungeFford
court institution, The campaign il IN
charge OF the finance committee with
the assistance OF Mrs. Philip Stanley
and Miss Flora Humphrey, Miss
Maude Hobbs OF New York will speak
al the supper.
During the past year the club add
ed To les activities by opening the
Islue Triangle club room on Main
street This room Is situated opposite
81, Mary's church and is proving a
marked success. The club is open
each day both in the afternoon and
evening with the exception OF Ratur-
day and Sunday
Iia of Teams
The completed and correct list OF
team captains and workers follows.
Team Miss Mary Whiitlesey.
captain: Mrs. w. c, Hungerford. Mrs.
w. y. Brooks. Mrs. Frank Porter.
Mrs. y. 2. Chamberlain. Miss Mabel
Hibbard. Mrs. 3. 4. Goss. Mrs. George
Kimbail. Mrs. Edward Irving. Mrs.
II. II. Humason and Stanley Goss.
Team Mrs. Il. w. Schultz. cap
tain; Mrs. A. A. Mills. Miss c. Cham
berlain, Mrs. Frank Traut. Mrs, John
'Purncy. AIRS. Charles Bradley. Mrs.
Leon sprague. Mrs. Paul Rogers. Mrs.
Louis Young. Mrs. 4. A. Moore. Mrs.
win Bacon. Mrs. Charles Porter and
Peter crona.
Team S-Miss Mary bingham. cap
tain; Miss Elizabeth Eastman, Miss
Gertrude Rogers. Miss aJne VESSEL.
Mrs. T.. ID. Stone, Mrs. u. u. Bassett,
Mrs. II. II. Pease. Mrs. NJ. X. Pascoe.
Mrs. VIII coholan. Mrs. Arthur KIM
ball. Mrs. J. l.. Davis, Mrs. Fred Por-
ter, y. 0. Rackliffe and A. s. Jourdan.
Team 4-Miss Florence Andrews,
captain: MRS. John Stadler. Jr.. Mrs.
Arthur Berg. Miss Emma shaal, Mrs.
Gertrude Fay. Miss Helen Dixon, Mrs.
G. Rogers, Miss Emma Peterson and
Mrs. Gertrude Bowen.
Team 5--Mrs. Pardon Hickey, cap
tain; Miss Alice Huston. Mrs. Law
renee Southland. Mrs. Charles Pratt |
and Mrs. Coale.
Team 6-Sports club team, Miss |
Helen Rackliffe, captain; Miss Mar
jorie Field, Miss Atholea Martin, Miss
Helen Blank, Miss Elvira Bertoline
and Mrs. Ramm.
Team 7--Teachers' team, Miss Mar
ian Beech, captain; Charlotte Spoor,
Mildred Barrows. Doris Bradley,
Helen Redfield, Ruth Anderson, Edith |
Camilla Astrow, Ruth Lar
son, Nellie Sylvia and Nina Brayton.
Team S-Business womens team,
Miss Florence Burr, captain: Eleanor
Pyatt, Anna Rehm, Gladys Krum,
Lillian Stcnberg. Ellen Brandt, AL
mena Stone, Rose House, Ada Stan
luist, Josephine Durham, Louise
3lakely, Iottie Rockingham, Irene
Conklin, Gertrude House, Florence
James, Gertrude Dehm, Agnes Crow
ey, Edith Guenther and Katherine
iuenther.
Team 9-Men's team, James Rog-
RS, captain; Howard Bruemmer, J. C.
Andrews. II. c. Jackson. Ralph Brit
on, Parker Able, Percival Platt
aalph Howe, Dewitt Riley and
Charles Law. II
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Judgment for Franklin
In Shoe Company Suit

Judge George w. Klett has handed
down a decision in favor of the de-
fcndant in the suits of the A. W.
Smith Shoe Co. and the A. G. Walton
Shoe Co. against Prospero Franklin
The defendant formerly conducted q
shoe store on East Main street. The
plaintiffs replivined some stock. In
passing Judgment the court ordered
that the goods be returned to the Gus
tody of Lawyer Harry Fl. Milkowitz.
Lawyer NJ. d. SAKE was counsel for
Lawyer Milkowitz. who was named as
trustee of the estate several months
ago.
Judgment for the plaintiff by de-
fault, has been rendered in the case
of p. H. Makowski against the Wisla
Mfg. Co. for 500 damages and s26.2S
costs. Lawyer Henry p Roche was
counsel for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
ACCUSED BY HIS WIFE

East Chicago, Ind, Feb. 15.--Har-
ry Diamond Of East Chicago, Ind, was
in Jail here today and Mrs. Diamond
and her negro chauffeur, William
Armstrong were in a hospital suffer-
ing from serious bullet wounds.
Diamond, the police said, claimed
the chauffeur shot Mrs. Diamond and
he then shot the negro in self de-
fense. Mrs. Diamond the police re-
ported. said that her husband shot
the chauffeur and then fired three
shots into her hody. The shooting
occurred yesterday near Gary.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
VISITS GASPARRI.

Rome, Feb. 15.-By Associated
Press.) - Archbishop Pietro Fuma-
soni- Biondi, the new apostolic delei
gate to Washington, today visited
Cardinal Gasparri, the papal secretary
of state, and Cardinal De Lai, secre-
tary Of the consistory congregation.
The archbishop, who is scheduled to
sail for the United States on Sunday,
received final instruction.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
FORBES HAS RESIGNED
Harding Has Resignation But No
Successor VIII Be Appointed For
Some Time to Come.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The resigna-
ton of Col. Charles r. Forbes, as
director of the Veterans bureau has
been placed in the hands of President
Harding and the president now is
considering appointment of one of
three former overseas service men to
the dictatorship 1t was said today in
administration quarters.
1t was indicated that the appoint
ment of a successor to Col Forbes
might not be made Immediately and
that he might resume his duties tenn
porarily after his return from Europe
where he recently went on vacation
trim
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Jitneur Arrested For
Overcrowding His Bus

Dominick Waluk, driver of jitney
bus operating in the north end of the
city, was arrested today by Policemen
Peter McEvoy and Axel Carlson,
charged with violation of the motor
vehicle law. relative to the overcrowd-
ing of jitneys. The seating capacity
OF waluk's buss Is for is persons. and
at the time of his arrest there wcrc
3s people in the vehicle, according to
the police.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Farmers Legislative
Committee Hears AlsOp

Hartford. Feb. 15.-The farmers
legislative organization was addressed
today by Joseph w. Alsop, president
of the Connecticut Valley Tobacco as
ISOLATION. Mr.. Alsop spoke on the
advantages of a cooperative organi-
cation among the tobacco growers and
pointed out that while the growers
individually are In the main expert
producers they lack selling end to
their business.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Mrs. Mary i. Ice.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Lee
was held at 3 o'clock this morning at
st. Joseph's church. Rev. Patrick
Daily was celebrant of solemn high
mass of requiem, Rev. j. Leo Sullivan
was deacon. and Rev. John T. Winters
was sub-deacon. During the mass
Miss Laura p. Farrell sang. and as
the body was being taken from the
church she rendered Lead Kindly
Light"
The pail bearers were jeremiah
Hallinan, William Kelly, John Halli-
nan, William J. Kelly, William Halli-
nan and John Walsh The committal
service was conducted by Rev, Pat
rick DAILY, Rev. J. Leo Sullivan and
Rev. John 7. Winters. Burial was in
st. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Three Building Permits
Issued by Gilchreest

The following building permits have
been issues by Building Inspector
John G. Cilchreest; William Fedor-
czyk. 334 North Burritt street. three
tenement house. 2ss4t. s10.500; Hart
& Cooley Co. corbiE place. alterations
TO storage house. $4,000: Central
block. 2.s Main stIes', new fruit
ssare front $4,000.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
REAL ESTATE FIRM SUES.

Lawyer Stanley j. Traceski, acting
for Schultz q Costello. Inc. has
brought two suits for tho company
against Joseph Battasiia for $500,
and for 500 against Paul Leardi and
Joseph Battagiia, Real estate on Jer-
ONE and West Main streets has bsen
attached by Constable Fred Winitie.
The writs are Fsturnabie in the city
court on the fourth Monday Of Feb
ruary,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
ENrrRrAINs AT PARTY,

Misn Gladys Lange entertained a
number OF her friends at a Valentine
rarty at her home VT liz Glen street
last evening. This house was decorat-
ed In red. Vocal selections were rem
dered by Miss Alice Sullivan and Miss
Mabel Peterson. Henry Hill ent. r
tained with magic tricks.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
HURLEY ASKS NOBLE
and HART FOR AID
SoliCitS Assistance in Administer.
ing New Fuel Law

Chief w. j. Noble of the fire de-
partment has received the following
letter from Superintendent Hurley OF
the state police:
Dear Sir:-On Friday, February Q
Governor Templeton issued his proc
lamation which made operative the
provisions of the emergency fuel bill
| The Department of State Police has
| been charged with carrying out the
letter and the spirit of this law. In
order that we may make its terms
! effective in the shortest possible time,
we bespeak the cooperation of. the
local police departments and the fire
marshals. The powers of the latter
officials as they relate to the investi-
CATION of fires and fire hazards have
been extended to cover the investiga-
ton of matters relating to fuel.
The Department of State Police
will concentrate as fas as possible on
the basic problem Of railroad trans
portation and distribution to dealers.
These purposes will be effected by
keeping in constant touch with both
the dealers and the railroad, through
personal contact and daily reports.
We wish particularly to enlist the aid
of the police departments, fire mar
shals and local charity relief agencies
in securing the distribution of coal to
those who are in actual want, and in
reporting to this office such violations
of the provisions of the fuel law
which come under their observation
Complaints may be received by To-
cal police officers in their rounds, and
If meritorious can be referred to this
office for further investigation and
action.
I'VE urge that all town and city
officials and organizations interested in
relief measures cooperate with each
other and with this department. with
your assistance, we are sure that
much good can be accomplished in
the present emergency.
Yours very truly,
ROBERT T. HURLEY,
superintendent Dept. State Police"
Chief William C. Hart of the police |
department. has received a similar let
er from Superintendent Hurley, So
letting the aid of the local police de-
partment.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Mrs. Bridget Mcmahon.

Mrs. Bridget Mcmahon, aged 73
years. died last night at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Catherine Muir
ply, of 1913 Hartford avenue. She
leaves besides her daughter, son,
Patrick Mcmahon, Of this city, and
sister. Mrs. Mary Tobin, of Hart
ford. The funeral will be held at 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning at st.
Mary's church. Burial will be in St..
Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Edward Dem

The funeral of Edward DEM was
held at s o'clock this morning at St
Joseph's church. Rev. J. Leo Sulli-
van was celebrant of high mass OF
requirne. The pail bearers were John
Cleary, James Ray. William Ryan,
James Ryan, James Hincbey and
Thomas McGovern. Burial was in st.
Marys new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
City Reports AZ Cases
OF Communicable Diseases

The weekly morbidity report of the
state department of health shows the
following communicable diseases re-
ported from this city: Diphtheria, 6;
whooping cought, s; scarlet fever, 4;
measles 26
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Herman Il. g. Iedder.

The funeral OF Herman r. G.. Led
der was held this morning Mt 1880
o'clock from the John A. Andrews
funeral home on Walnut street. Rev.
NJ. w. Gaudian. pastor OF st. Johns
German Lutheran church, officiated.
Interment will be In Hanover, N. II.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Charles Hamrattie,

Charles Hamrattie, aged so years,
of 81 Prospect street, died this morn
ing at the New Britain General hos
pital. He boarded at the home of
Patrolman Hanford Dart. He leaves
several relatives residing at Spring.
field, Mass Pending the arrival of
friends, the arrangements for the
funeral are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
Stanley Wins Division
Trophy at Pinehurst

Especial to The Herald).
Pinehurst, N. c., Feb. Is. = A. w.
Stanley of New Britain, playing
against Frank Ellison of Rochester,
in the sixth 16, had to accord a handi-
cap advantage of two strokes to his
opponent, but won the division trophy
by UP on the home green.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
ROBERT t. HURLEY.
Allen-H erriander Wedding
Performed in Silver CITY

Edwin Allen. eyed %, and Mis-.
Ethel c. HERNANDEZ. aged I'll, both OF
this city. were married ia Meriden,
January 6, d return certificate flied
today at the office OF the towr clerk,
shows. The ceremony was perform
cd by Rev. r. 8. Lippiit.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-15
CONFERENCE ON RUHR
British and French Officials Meet in
London Today to Discuss Situation

London, Feb. 15.-(Ry the Associ-
ated Press british and French
cabinet ministers met here today in
conference which, if it fails to evolve
a program for British cooperation
with the French and Belgians in
solving the Ruhr transportation prob
lens, is considered likely to result in
the early withdrawal of the British
troops from the Cologne area.
The British ministers at the meet
ing were Prime Minister Bonar Law,
Lord Curzon, the secretary for for
eign affairs, and the Earl of Derby,
the secretary for war, with the
French cabinet represented by M.
Letrocquer, the minister of colonies.
1t is understood as the conference
started that the Fisnch request for
additional transport facilities through
the British zone was being received
alphabetically.
The question may be settled tenn
porarily by the transfer of six-mile
section of the British zone.