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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
CHARTER REVISION
PASSES in SENATE
No Reference to Civil Service Will
Appear in New Document
MUST Be ADOPTED IN HOUSE,
Senator Plat Of Claims Committee
Recommends Dismissal OF John +.
McGuire's Claim for $4,000 on
Road Contract.

Hartford, April 24,-The Now
Britain charter amendments were
adopted by the senate today after a
feverish five minutes taken to renum-
Der the garage amendment
The outstanding feature of the
adoption in toto was the fire board
having the 3o-day jail sentence power
to use as a battlc-axe over anyone
who refuses to respect a subpoena to
testify before said board.
Civil Service Abolished.
The civil service clause was omit
ted, which means that hereafter
promotion in the police and fire de-
partments will be conducted along
lines other than those OF the old civil
service.
Each month";" was twisted around
so that Senator Brooks contention
was given due consideration and now
a man who might owe the city $40
will not be obliged to pay the full
amount every month for the remain
der of his life.
Bill Sent to House.
Everything is now smooth at the
capitol and 1t is the prediction of the
political savants that the amend
ments will pass the lower house under
the careful guidance of Messrs.
Christ and Alling.
McGuire's Claim Denied.
Senator Plat, chairman of the
claims committee, reported on the
dismissal by his committee of the
claim of John P. Mcclure for $46,-
4G1 damages resulting from changes
in the grade of Ridgefield road after
he had begun it's construction. Two
years ago the claims committee rec
commended payment OF $500 and the
senate acted favorably, but Gov.
Everett Lake vetoed the bill. The
senate has spared the present gov
ernor the embarrassment of veto by
the report of Senator
Platt's committee on the rejection of
the claim.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
WALKERS SHOULD Use
LEFT Side OF ROADS
Coroner Finds Bus Driver
Responsible for Fatality;
Gives Advice to Public

Stamford, April 24.--Orto Water
bury of this city, driver of a bus for
/ the Connecticut Co., was held Grim
inally responsible for the deaths OF
| Mrs Harriet Byrnes and Miss Mary
O'Donahue. struck by his vehicle on
April IL in Darien, by Coroner j. j.
Phelan in finding today.
| The coroner says that Waterbury
was lax, inefficient and negligent in
failing or attempting to reduce the
speed of his ear in the presence Of
pedestrians or possible danger to
them.
Waterbury, in his statement to the
coroner, said he was blinded by the
headlights of another machine. The
coroner says that in this case Water
bury should have reduced his speed
when he realized his predicament.
The driver claimed he was not going
over 20 miles an hour.
The coroner, in his comment, says
the highway authorities should take
steps to instruct or warn pedestrians
by posting notices on poles, trees and
fences of the need of care by pedes-
ty. emphasizing that persons ought to
walk on the left side of highway
and against the current of traffic
rather than on the right side of the
roadway, where they are in jeopardy
of life from vehicular traffic from
behind. In this case the bus and
the pedestrians were moving in the
sa me direction.
The coroner also says that public
authorities, despite persistent en-
deavor to discover an efficient rem
cdy, have not yet successfully pro-
vided such lights for automobiles as
will ensure a material reduction OF
injuries TO persons using the high
ways.
Waterbury will be arraigned in the
Darien town court charged with man.
slaughter. He is at present out on
$4,000 bonds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
WATERBURY FOR D. S.
Public Referendum Conducted by
Chamber of Commerce Shows Ma
jority of 1867 For Changed Time.

Waterbury. April 24.--Dayight
saving time won by 1867 votes in the
popular referendum conducted here
by the chamber of commerce to de-
termine public sentiment on daylight
saving. Out of 15.90S votes cast,
S,4s5 were for daylight saving and
7.42S against 1t. A number of the
large manufacturing companies in
this city signified this morning their
intention of operating on the daylight
saving schedule.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24

But the president left no doubt
that he has no intention Of moving
toward the league of nations By hH
support of the world court
Will Not Enter League.
I'm compliance with its pledges"
he said, 'the administration definitely
and decisively put aside all thought
of the United States entering the
league of nations. 1t doesn't propose
to enter now by the side door, the
back door, or the cellar door. i
have no unseemly comment to offer
on the league. Ii it is. serving the
Old World helpfully, more power to
IT. Fsut 1t Is not fer us. The senate
has so declared, The executive has
so declared. The people have so de-
clared. Nothing could be more de-
cisively stamped with finality."
No Menace to Party entity.
Mr.. Harding made it plain that he
did not consider the world court
question paramount to all other
national problems and added that
neither did he hold it menace to
party unity, evidently having in mind
the warning issue by some republican
leaders within the last few weeks.
1T ought not to be classed as u
party question: he continued, "but IL
any party repeatedly advocating a
world court is to be rent by the
suggestion of an effort to perform in
accordance with its pledges it needs
a new appraisal of its assets"
Sensing one of the principal argu-
ments to be used by opponents OF
the administration proposal the claim
that the United States would be
placed at disadvantage in the
election of judges to the court
the disparity in the
national voting power in the
Continued on Twelfth Page).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
Crime Trust to Protect
And Aid Crooks Reported

Philadelphia, April 24,-A crime
trust" for the protection of criminals
has been organized here, Superin-
tendent Of Police William r.. Mills
said today Twelve bands of holdup
men are operating here the superin-
tendent declared. 'By banding to-
gether," said Mills. "and aiding each
other in case of trouble by obtaining
lawyers and advancing funds. the
criminal element has strengthened its
position not only in this city but In
almost every large city In the coun-
try"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
HARDING UPHOLDS WORLD COURTAS
FULEZLLlNENT OF CAMPAIGN PLEDGE:
SAXSUS WON'T SNEAK INTO LEAGUE
USED EMPLOYERS AUTO,
SALESMAN FINED SI0O
Smash on Berlin Turnpike
Has Sequel in Police
Court Today

John Majka, alias Miclaels was
fined 500 and costs by Judge r.. w.
! Alling in police court this morning
for taking an automobile owned by
! the New Britain Buick Co, without
permission of the owner.
Mchaels, who was employed by the
automobile concern was arrested yes
| tcrday afternoon by Sergeant John ].
King on a complaint made by Harry
Roberts, manager of the New Britain
Buick Co. on Arch street.
Roberts testified that Michaels took
an automo obile at 10 O'Clock Sunday
morning for demonstration and was
told to be back at Q o'clock in the
afternoon to take another machine for
demonstration. Roberts stated that
Michaels did not return until midnight
and then broke a lock in order TO get
into the garare of the concern and
took another automobile. not return
ing with the second car until O'Clock
Monday morning.
Said He Was Demonstrating
Michaes admitted having taken the
car in the morning but said that he
took a ride to Meriden with a. pros
pective driver and on the way hack IN
New Britain at night he had an ac-
cident in Berlin. He said that ono ~
the rear wheels became loose and fol,
off thereby causing the car 70 turn
over. He also said that he had rac,
Lambert. the prospective bnver and
friend of his. stay at tbe seena ~ tho
accident until he came 10 Now Rr;+
ain and got another car. He then re-
turned and slept next TO the car for
the remainder of the night.
When questioned bv Prosecutor
Joseph Moods. Micbaels said that be
did not call Mr.. Roberts on the teIa-
phone because he did not know whcre
he lived.
Car Turned Over Twice
David b. Roberts of Hartford. man.
ager of the Hartford Buick Co. tes-
titled that the automobile which wats
Fin the accident in Berlin was badls
damaged. He said that the cav ba,t
turned over twice after II had ,eft the
road and many, ,,srts ,.e,la acattor..d
about. He expressed the belief that
the driver lost control of the machine
when he endeayored TO turn ont of
the way for someone
Detective Sergeant William p Nc
Cue testified that NTichaels had ad-
mitted to him that he took tbe sec-
ond car out of the garage at IN
O'Clock at night. He also said that
Michaels told him that the door m
the garage was omen and he did NOT
break a lock
Put Family Ont of House
The case of Carl Ruclawslr, cbaro
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
Pa, Bank Closed as
$8O0,000 Shortage Is Found

York, Pa, April 24.--The state
banking commissioner today took over
and closed the City Bank, one of
York's largest financial institutions.
Examiners reported TO the banking
commissioner at Harrisburg today
that they had found indications of n
shortage of 100000. Warrants were
issued for the arrest of Thomas y.
Baird, cashier and w. H. Boil, assist
ant cashier. Baird was not at his
home. His wife said he had gone
away for the day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
Jury Which is to Try
Morse, Finally Completed

Washington, April 24.--The jury
for the trial of Charles w. Morse,
his three sons and four others on in
dictments charging conspiracy TO de-
fraud the federal government was
completed today in the District of
Columbia supreme court. II consists
Of seven statesmen, two cashiers, one
clerk. one collector and one hotel
proprietor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
TRAINERS AVERT PANIC
Circus Bcasts Completely Under Con-
troll Of Handlers When Fire Break $
Out at Madison square Garden.

New York, April 24.--Trainers TO-
day exhibited complete control over
their wild animals In Madison Sduar,
Garden where the Ringing Bros,
Barnum and Bailey circus is housed.
Smoke drifting toward the cages of
tigers, lions and leopards caused the
cat animals" to sneeze. A few roar
ed. Reassuring words however, soon
averted any panic. Trainers, mingling
with elephants and camels, soon had
their charges under control
The blaze starting in a storeroom
was quickly cxtinguished with the ar
rival Of city apparatus.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
USEFUL WOMEN USEFUL
Manchester; sagland, Has Olganiza-
tiOn to Mend Bachelors Socks, Aid
Them Select Wives, etc.

Manchester. Eng, April "a (Bs
Associated Press). THE usefu
women" an organization which is
sort of league of fairy godmothers
has started operations here.
Under its guidance bachelors re-
quiring wives, elderly gentlemen look
ing for someone with whom to discuss
politics. brides needing advice about
the trousseau, or hostesses seeking
filters" at dinner party will all be
assisted.
Mrs. Lilly, the daughter of a for
mer lord mayor of Manchester who is
starting the scheme, explains that in
addition to the duties mentioned
above her useful women" will be
willing to: Mend bachelors clothes
and darn their socks; look after chill
dren: act as guides to country visit
ors who want to see Manchester:
exercise dogs; search for missing rela-
tives: do family shopping; find or try
to find, vacant houses; teach lam
guage and read books in almost every
tongue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
Packing House Fire Does
Damage of Half a Million

Chicago, April 2S.--Fire in the
meat house of Morris and Co. within
the stock yards which did damage
estimated at 100000 late last night
broke out anew early today and i'm
creased the loss to an estimated total
of 100000. The meat house was the
former Office building of Morris and
Co. and was one OF the stock yards
landmarks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
CHARLES DILLON DIES
Veteran Hartford Businessman. About
20 Years Old, Passes Away While
at Atlantic City.

Hartford April 24.-Word was re-
ceived here today of the death in At
lantic City of Charles Dillon, one OF
the veteran merchants of Hartford
He went to Atlantic City week ago
after an illness with grip and was
taken i'll again shortly after his ar
rival. Death was due to uraemic
poisoning. Mr.. Dillon began his career
as errand boy in 1866 in the store of
l.. Ballerstein, one of the millinery
firms of the city and at his death was
owner of business and the seven-story
block on Main street housing it. He
was about 20 years old.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
VETERAN CHURCHMAN DIES
Joseph A. st. Louis Had Been Singer
i'm Choir and Sexton in Waterbury
Church Is Years,

Waterbury, April 24.--Joseph A. 81.
Louis, who had been connected with
the church of the Immaculate Con-
eeption of this city for the past a.
years, as singer in the choir and sex
ton, died at his home here this morn
ing. He was sexton of the church for
40 years until January of this year.
He had served as singer and sexton
under six different pastors, and knew
personally most of the clergy of the
Hartford diocese.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
TWO SAILORS SCALDED
Another Sailor Killed in Auto Wreck
and Former Army Captain is In
jured in Same Accident,

San Diego. Cal, April 24.--Roy Hill.
fireman third class, and Harold g.
Maupin, seaman second class. were
badly scalded late yesterday when a
steam pipe burst on board the de-
stroyer Woods.
George Dietz, sailor from the
cruiser Seattle, was killed, and r. r.
White, former army captain, was in
jured when an automobile ran against
a street car, rebounded and into an
other car.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
Missouri Troops Called
Out to Prevent Race Riot

Parma, Mo-, April PA detach
ment of Missouri National Guards
men is on duty here as result of the
killing of negro here last week and
reports that race trouble was feared
The situation is quiet however and
officials express belief there will be no
serious outbreak.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
SUSPECT IS ARRESTED
Woman Believed to Be Mrs. Phillips.
Hammer Hurderess, in Custody in
Honduras.

Washington, April 24.---State de-
partment advices today from Teguci-
gapa say that the Honduran govern
ment authorities had arrested a sus
pect believed to be Clara Phillips.
convicted hammer murderess who es-
capped from Los Angeles county jail
The advices added that the suspect
was being held pending receipt of
formal papers requesting her extradi-
tion to the United States.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
Ex-KAIsERs AUNT DIES

Berlin. April 24.-The death was
announced today of Grand Duchess
Louise of Baden. mother OF Frederick
III. head of the grand duchy of Baden
and an aunt OF ex-kaiser william.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-24
THE WEATHER

Hartford. April 2f.--FOrecast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Fair, continued cool tonight
and Wednesday; strong north
erly winds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-25

him. Madeline tried to smile to assure
him she was alive and well but the
intent in his eyes, the power Of his con-
trolled spirit telling her of her peril
and his, froze the smile on her lips.
With that he faced the chief and
Madeline had always found SO difficult
to translate. The chief answered,
spreading wide his hands, one of which
indicated Madeline as she lay there.
Stewart drew the fellow little aside
and said something for his ear alone.
The chiefs hands swept up in ges-
ture of surprise and acquiescence.
Again Stewart spoke swiftly. His
nearer then turned to address the band.
Madeline caught the words don
Carlos and "pesos." There was
brief muttering protest which the chief
Numbered down. Madeline guessed
her release had been given by this
guerrilla and bought from the others
of the band.
Stewart strobe to her side, leading
the roam. Majesty reared and snorted
when he saw his mistress PROSTATE.
Stewart knelt, still holding the bride.
"Are you all right?" he asked.
81 think So" she replied, essaying
laugh that was rather failure. my
feet are ted"
Dark blood blotted out all the white
from his face, and lightning shot from
his eyes. She felt his hands, like steel
tongs, loosening the bonds round her
ankles. without a word he lifted her
upright and then upon Majesty. Made
line reeled little in the saddle, held
hard to the pommel with one hand, and
tried to lean on Stewards shoulder
with the other.
Don't give up" he said.
She saw him gaze furtively into the
forest on all sides. And it surprised
her to see the guerrillas riding away.
Putting the two facts together, Made
line formed an idea that neither Stew
art nor the others desired to meet with
some one evidently due shortly In the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-25

arm from one of the guerrillas caused
the whole band to wheel and concen-
trate their attention in the opposite
direction. They heard something. They
saw some one. Grimy hands sought
weapons, and then every man stiffened.
Madeline saw what hunted men looked
ike at the moment of discovery. and
the sight was terrible. She closed her
eyes, sick with what she saw, fearful
OF the moment when the guns would
leap out.
mere were muttered curses, a short
period of silence followed by whisper
1ngs, and then clear voice rang out.
"El Captain"
A strong shock vibrated through
Madeline, and her eyelids swept open.
Instantly she associated the name Ell
CAPTAIN with Stewart and experienced
sensation of strange regret. 1t was
not pursuit or rescue she thought of
then, but death. These men would kill
Stewart. But surely he had not come
alone. She heard the slow, heavy
thump of hoofs. Soon into the wide
aisle between the trees moved the form
OF a man, arms flung high over his
head. Then Madeline saw the horse,
and she recognized Majesty, and she
knew 1t was really Stewart who rode
the roam. When doubt was no longer
possible she felt a suffocating sense of
gladness and fear and wonder.
Many of the guerrillas leaped up
with drawn weapons. Still Stewart
approached with his hands high, and
he rode right into the campfire circle.
Then guerrilla, evidently the chief,
waved down the threatening men and
strobe up to Stewart. He greeted him.
There was amaze and pleasure and
respect In the greeting. Madeline could
tell that, though she did not know
what was said. At the moment Stew
art appeared to her as cool and care
less as if he were dismounting at her
porch steps. But when he got down
she saw that his face was white. He
shook hands with the guerrilla, and
then his glittering eyes roved over the
men and around the glade until they
rested upon Madeline. Without NOV
ing from his tracks he seemed to leap,
as if a powerful current had shocked
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-25
AN UNKNOWN VOICE

-,,opcrs Arriving at the lone
o d.,,o railroad station at Ell Ca
me- New Mexico, Madeline Ham
lo a.a New York society girl. mas
fl0nu' to meet her. While in the
no V.I room, a drunken cowboy
Wa'. -s asks II she is married, and
s 5.oorts leaving her terrified. lie
a'pn ,rns with a priest, who goes
t s-,,gb some sort of ceremony,
NIB t5s cowboy forces her to say
a as:p Asking her name and learn
irq her identity 'ie COWBOY seems
i.,.d In a shooting scrape out
ua s. tbs -oor7 a Mexican is killed.
s,l. cowboys let's a girl, Bonita,
iu HE gorse and escape, then
.a,, Madeline to Florence
S Tistsey, friend of h@- brother.
goronce welcomer %er, learns her
INV and dismissSs the cowboy,
S c.r. stewart. r'ext day Alfred
Yam Machines brother,
,.lag Stewart to task. Madeline
generates him of any wrong in
,,,t Alfred, scion of a wealthy
.,,nilv had been dismissed from
~. home because of his dissipation.
Madeline sees that the West has
r.daamed him. She meets Stillwell,
Irs employer, typical western
rsncbman. Stillwell tells her how
gtswart beat up the sheriff to save
~, rom arrest and then lit out
,or the border. Danny Mains, one
NJ stillwelrs cowboys, has disap-
neared with some of Stiilwell's
money. His friends link his name
with the girl Bonita. Madeline gets
glimpse Of life on a western
ranch. Stewart sends Madeline his
horse Majesty. She buys out Still
we'll and Her Majesty's Rancho"
becomes famous. She finds her life
work under The Light of Western
Stars" Learning Stewart had
been hurt in a brawl at Chiricahua,
Madeline visits him and persuades
him to come to the ranch as the
boss Of her cowboys. Jim Nels,
Nick Steele and Monty" Price are
Madelines chief riders. They have
feud with Don Carlos vaqueros,
who are really guerrillas. Made
line makes Stewart promise that
peace is kept. They raid Don Car
los ranch for coutraband arms.
Madeline and Florence, returning
home from Alfreds ranch, run into
an ambush Of vaqueros. Florence
decoys them away, and Madeline
gets home safely.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-25
CHAPTER Xl-ContInueo.

She entered the last room. There
vas no lock or bar upon the door. But
the room was large and dark, and it
vas half full Of bales Of alfalfa hay.
Probably 1t was the safest place in
the house; at least time would be nee
Sary to find any one hidden there.
Se dropped her valuables in dark
corner and covered them with loose
bay That done, she felt her way down
narrow aisle between the piled-up
bales and presently crouched in a
niche.
With the necessity Of action over for
NE Immediate present, Madeline be-
came conscious that she was quivering
'nd almost GREATNESS. Her skin felt
a5At and cold. There was a weight
her chest; her mouth was dry, end
ne had a strange tendency to swallow.
ylI sounds came from parts of the
'0uSe remote from her. In the inter-
l' Of silence between these sounds
ne heard the squeaking and rustling
nice in the hay. A mouse ran over
Der hand.
Sne listened, waiting, hoping, yet
1'aulng to hear the Gathering ap.
F0ach Of her cowboys. There would
lgntlng-blood-men injured, per-
'@ Killed. Even the thought of vio-
'-Ve OF any kind hurt her. But per-
"a" 'Ae guerrillas would run in time
~ avoid a clash with her men. She
.'p'u lor that, prayed for it. Through
mlnd fitted what she knew. Of
a'@ Of Monty, Of Nick Steele: and
y experienced a sensation that left
"ule"hat chilled and sick. Then
~, !" thought Of the dark-browed. fire.
n1 stewart. She felt a thrill drive
,, p me cold nausea. And her excite
aDt augmented.
Waiting, listening increased all her
ruolS' Nothing appeared to be
NV g.saing. Yet hours seemed to pass
a., SHe erouched there. Had Flor
O1eu oYertaken? Could any of
lean horses outrun Majesty
rOuO'ed 1t; she knew it could not
s,,,.'' nevertheless, the strain of
% ~,,lnty was tOrturlng.
N, , s, the bang Of the corridor
IA PIERCED ~ her through and through
A., We dread of uncertainty. Some
y, =. tuerflIIas had entered the east
Ss y Tue house. She heard a babel
M, Sy .g voices, the shutting of
u, -, CIlhking of spurs, the slam
so9, doors and ransacking of
!, sd',ae lost faith in her hiding
:, IoFeoyer, she found it impos-
,g o. @Ae the chance. The idea of
se ,ra s"' IN that dark room by
nr ,ullans filed her with horror.
he ' ,. get out into the light. Swift
ps, Se ana Went to the window.
s3os rather more of a door than
,ro NJ , oelng a large aperture closed
booe V s.,'S doors on hinges. The
ono A yielded readily 10 her grasp.
b ONO. uoor stuck fast, while the
cns y''sa few inches. She looked
YES Na,., lunches of sage and
b ,s, -sslner man nor horse showed
sge8 I :, Held Of her vision. She
Aaro would be safer hidden
so9,s IN r. 'he shrubbery than in
eonls 1'e jump from the win
I. nn Nh oe '~sy for her.
'S's' VI the door. I. d,s not