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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-11-02
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New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
GETS CIDER AGAIN
Famous Collins,iile Case Ended When Court Orders Beverage Returned to Original Owners.

Bristol, Dec, if.-forty thousand gallons of eidef, recently seized tn Colinsville. has had another day In court and has been given new lease of life which will enable hard" cider to reach the vinegar stage. Elliott Alderman and his son, Ernest, who owned the cider have received word that their cases, which were to come before the superior court at Hartford have been nolled. The charges against them were those of Illegal sales and the keeping of liquor. The cider was at mill on a road in Collinsville, and this cider it was allegel by the ofil- cers was no longer sweet but hard" After the Aldermans had been held by Justice Hagen for trial an or- der was entered for destruction of the fluid. Today, Justice Hagen sent word that he would revoke the order to de- stroy and release the cider 10 the own CTS.
 Farmers far and near took a keen interest fin the case which had been brought against the Aldermans, the latter having claimed inc cider was made for sale as sweet" and what was hard" was trayeling the natural way to become vinegar.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Coolidge's Statement N That He Would Make
 Very Large Concessions
 Is Basis Of New Parleys
SOviets However, Are Not Thought in Position to Pay Old Debts, Even if Willing to Do So.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The note from the Russian foreign office mak- ing a new bid for recognition of the Soviet government by the United States reached the White House today and was referred to the state depart ment for consideration.
 The only comment made in official circles was that the communication, like all others with the Washington government, would be studied careful ly before decision was announced. lt was added that any decision would be made in the light of the well-ulk derstood view of officials here as to the necessity of complete guarantees of stability and orderly government in Russia.
 Message is Basis
 President Coolidge in his message to congress which Foreign Minister Tchitcherin plainly asserts was the inspiration of his note, declared he was willing to make very large con sessions for the purpose of rescuing the people of Russia" That statement has been interpreted variousy but no light has ben thrown on it from any official quarter.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
YEGGMEN CRACK SAFE
Get S6000 in New York Theater-Bind Watchman and Compel Him to Wit ness Their Work.

New York. Dee. 17.--Yeggmen early today bored through a safe door in the offices of the RiS oli theater. one Of Broadway's largest motion picture houses, bound and gagged d watch man and escaped with the Sunday re- ceipts of s6,000 and other valuable II was believed the yeggs attended last nights show and remained in hid. ing until all employees but the watch man were out of the building
 Tho yeggmen, numbering three, had just started working on the safe when the watchman, entering the office Co tura a clock. discovered them. Leveling his gun at them he ordered their hands up \ hammer, thrown swiftly at the watchi1an's legs. upset him. He was bound and gagged. One of the yeggmen turned the clock for him and he watched the work On the safe.a
 Using a sledge the robbers shat tered the combination dial then chisel- ed out the lock, all the time convers- ing in a foreign language. They wrap ped the loot in newspapers and left through the stage.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
.INSURGENT BLOC IS
 HOLDING UP SENATE
Threaten to Elect Smith, Democrat, Ovei' Senator
 Cummins :,

i Washington, Dec. i7.--The renubli- can insurgent bloc whose revolt against the republican .l,aI+y leade s 1 has delayed for two weeks complete organization or the 6Sth congress, stood their ground today In the sen- ate and consolidated the gains already made in the house.
 A four day truce in the deadlock over election Of q chairman of the senate interstate commerce commit. tee ended with the insurgent group still holding ont against tho rc-elee- ton of Chairman Gummins, tho rpgii- lar republican choice, and threaten ing 10 throw their entire strength to- morrow to Senator smith of south Carolina, a democrat in the belief that lt would elect him.
 In the house, formal approval was given at least to the amended repub. iican committee slate on which the leader Of the house insurgents. Rep resentative Nelson of Wisconsin. had been given q place at the last min- ute under pressure Of Q threatened coalition between the democrats and AiAHAA EfitAo df iltiN f.NtN VI tilf AhAIttls Mir. Nelson will serve as q member oT the rules committee.
 By it's action today inc house technically made itself ready 10 pro- cocd with inc legislative business of the session. Actually. however the leaders expect 10 accomplish little ex- cept committee work until after the holidays. The ways and means com mittee is to meet tomorrow to begin consideration or Secretary Melons tax revision proposal and while other committees are wrestling with aTpro- priation measures the house itself probably will stand in recess most Of the time for the next month.
 The machinery of the senate is but partially blocked by the commerce committee deadlock but there is no present prospect that the more serious legislative issues Of the session will come ID for action br lore the now year. Another short session today vas devoted largely 10 routine.
 When the question of giving for maj approval to the republican Con- mittee selections came up in the house Representative Garreit. the ds uncratic leader made an intellectual attempt to debate the question. Rep resentative Bongworth. the republican leader. moved to proceed at once tr vote and his motion prevailed. sps to IFS.
 All bat cne of the republican in- schafsr of Wisconsin -vot- ed with the repuplicans.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
State Road Builder Dies
 Under Wheels of Express

winimantic, Bec. 17.-Danicl Cron- ca. ss. single. was killed early today by the Nestbound State Uf Maine sN- press in the east end Of the local yards Of thc x. T.. <. H. S H rail- road. The b0ds was torn to pinees. Persons going through 10 work iirst iIuties8 tHr human fragfasnts The train had gone through at 5.ze a. m. Cronin was a road builder for tho state highway department at Hamp- fcn and al Cla-kss crossing. and al the latter place fast night he spoke of coming into the city 10 sisit the bank. In Q pocketbook iu the clothing was tsss.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
RUSSIAN FOREIGN OFFICE MAKING ANOTHER BID FOR
 RECOGNITION BY AMERICA
RECTOR BACKS POLICY
 OF HOUSE OF BISHOPS
Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe Warns Flock of Impending
 Controversy

Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe, rector of St. Marks Episcopal church, yesterday morning read the pastoral letter is- sued by the house of bishops of the Episcopal church to his congregation and warned the people that there would no doubt be controversy among clergy of the church as a re- suit of the letter which calls upon the clergy to uphold the "Catholic tra- dition" of the church and the Nicene creed.
 He assured his parishioners that it was nothing to get excited over and told them not to worry because of what might occur. He said that for the next several weeks the papers will be filled with stories from vari- oUs clergy of the church who will argue against the letter.
 Rev. Mir. Sutcliffe stated that he upholds the doctrines of the Virgin birth as accepted by the church and declared that after the debate has ceased if any truths have been found they will probably be added to the teachings of the church. On the other hand, if no truths are found the whole thing will be forgotten.
 The rector said that it was merely an old, old question revived in a diff ferent form which has been brought up again for discussion. He said that he felt sure that the letter would be challenged and asked his parish- toners to watch the papers and read them with interest and if possible to follow up the discussions.
 The controversy mentioned by Rev. MT. Sutcliffe has already started as Is indicated by reports from New York that Rev. Dr. Leighton Parks, rector of st. Barthlomew's church in that city. yesterday challenged the virgin birth and the bodily rosurree- ton and has stated that he would welcome n trial by Bishop Manning of the New York diocese. Dr. Parks re- iects the letter issued by the house of bishops.
 Dr. Percy $. Grant. rector Of the church of tho Ascension in New York, also criticized the letter issued by the house of bishops.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Lieut.. Commander Roesch
 AbsOlyed From All Blame

San Diego. Cal, Dec. 17.--Naval authorities here last night confirmed d report that Admiral Samuel S. Robison had disapproved court mar tial findings holding Lieutenant Com mander II. Q. ROesCh guilty Of neg lect in permitting the destroyer Nicholas 10 run ashore In the Honda disaster September S. With Admiral Robison's disappro,al Of the verdict. Lieut.. Commander Roesch is released from arrest and assigned to duty as executive officer Of the q. $. $. Jason.
 Roesch was found guilty after six officers had been acquitted following the convictions of Captain F.. V. Watson. squadron commander. and Lieutenant Commander Donald T. Hunter. Considerable surprise was expressed al conviction of Rocsch as the evidence against him was said to have been no stronger than that upon which six other officers had been &C., quilted.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Alfred Tufts Of Marion District To Share In Di- vision Of Estate With Estimated Value Of $3O,OOO, 900
Declares He Will Stick to Soil and Work His Farm In Spite of His Suddenly Acquired Wealth.
Special 10 The HeraldJ ,

Southington, Dec. 17.-Alfred Tufts, a farmer who resides in the Marion district, has been notified by a Hart ford firm of lawyers that he is one of six heirs to an estate valued at over $S0,O00,O00. The announcement has come as a complete surprise to the Marion man who is of moderate means.
 The legacy which will be given to MT. Tufts in a short while comes to him through relatives of his father. The family was one Of the most prom inent in all New England and settled there in the early colonial days. Being pioneers, they acquired real estate in Massachusetts and New York and at the present time. a division is to be made among the surviving members of the family of which Mir. Tufts is one of the last.
 According to the announcement of those who brough the good news to mr Tufts, a long search has been made for him, The other heirs have been found in New York and Massa- chusetts, but it was only after a thor pubh NohibihS pl Aii ibuAlIy iHdl uiS Identity was reached.
 To make sure of the Identification, thel awyers were put to a great deal of work, but Mir. Tufts lineage has been traced down until records kept in Bible which has been in the Tufts family for the past l50 years proved conclusively that he was the one whom they sought.
 There are approximately six liuiag members of the family who will have share In the estate. Alfred is a direct descendant and third in line. His share Of the ohldings will amount to over s5.00o,0oO.
 Numbered among his rorefathers are the founders of Tufts college in Medford, Mass.
 Alfred Tufts resides in an old farm house in Marion with his widowed mother. He conducts a large truck garden but it is said that his earnings in this line have not been very large tho past few seasons.
 in an interview yesterday, Mir. Tufts stated that his sudden knowledge of his great wealth had not stirred him in the least. He stated that although the news was gratifying to him, he had made no plans to change his mode of living and would keep his farm and work it in the future as he has in the past. He stated that he had heard that at some time or other his forefathers had been quits wealthy. but hc never dreamed that he would one day fall heir to a for- tune which would put him in g class with some of the wealthicst people in the country.
 He does not know just when he will receive his share although the division Of the etsate will be made within a. month or tRo. The most Of his newly acquired wealth is in valuable real es- tate in New York.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
JOHNSON FILES PAPERS
Californian Takes Action Toward Hay- ing His Name on south Dakota Preferential Primaries.

Washington. Dec. i7.--Papers to plsce the name Of Senator Hiram Johnson before the republicans Of South Dakota as a candidate for the republican presidential nomination are to be filed today in the Senator's behalf with the south Dakota secre- tary Of State at Pierre.
 A power of attorney has been for warded to Pierre by Senator John- son together with a formal application for place on the primary ballot
 The California senator believes that injunction proceedings which have been begun 10 keep minority nomins- tions of the South Dakota ballot will not interfere with the fling of his papers
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
.BULLET.PROOF GLASS MAN
 NOW HELD AS EMBEZZLER
Bostonisn Who Tried to srIl stock in Proposed Venture in Tolls uf poliee

Providence. Ice. Benjamin Marcien. q. alias H. Dorien of Bos- ton. was arrested here rarly this morning charged with embezzlement by sales of stock fn ..buIlet-proof and unshatterahie glass" in Windham county. Connecticut He was taken to Daniels0n It Is alleged that tz.Ts06 uas obtained by frauduir nt sales in sterk in Windham county. one of the complainants being a MOosup woman Marcien was taken into custody after Trooper Edward Y. Streaman CF thr garnertir4it state police had traced him here Saturday. thence t0 Worcester. Mass. and hack to this city where he pointed him otit fo Sergeant Howard E. Tracy al 4.zg a. m. iu the lobby Of the Grown hotel.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
MILLION DOLLAR BLAZE
Retsn Business Section of Charlotte, \. C., Is Devasted by fire-Troops Are Called Out.

Charlotte. N. c. Dec. 17.-Dsmage caused by fire in the retail business section here last night will probably amount to si.0Oo. D0o, on the basis of preliminary estimates by the state fire marshai's Oface.
 The business houses suffered loss es, theheaViest loser being the Smith wudsRorth company. which lost stock valued st sisU. 900. Beik Brothers, who operate a department store suf- fered damage estimated at sZeo.e00.
 The origin of the blaze. which brought fire apparatus from surround ing towns. and caused Governor Nor rison Co call out state troops to do pa- troi duty. has not been determined. It raEed Tor s.seiai hours before being brought under control. Ha
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
WILL OF DAVID A. EIVEN
Former Bushes Man BcgueatI,s PrupeTFy to MHe-I1statr said tn ils. Iangp.

The Will of the late Dasid \. Nivea. who for many years was active iu the business iifc of this tity. Was filed this morning iH probate court. By it's terms the entire estate goes 10 his widow. Nellie 4. Niven. Mrs. SiVen is named ss eNecutfix and 1t Is requested that 1ohond be required of her.
 The Will was drawn March 2. 1929 The estate is reported to be a large one
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
'UH039n 10 EnsIish, T ''s's ,ns'H,,,,',,,,,p,v 'H

waters or tn- tsg MT. CuIbertson said, he hau ... -1pI for ests never before penetrated by white man.
 He declared that many writers on South America had done the country and its peoples great harm in mis- representing its interior conditions and peoples.
 The South American interior is to- day the safest place l know, far safer than any of our cities" he re- ported, "The people are the most honest people I have found in the world. Nowhere in the world is a woman so respected as among these people and the only danger to the explorer comes through disrespect of the native women."
 To the writers who exaggerate con- ditions in South America he attrib- uted much of the anti-American sen- timent which he said he found in many coast cities. This sentiment, he added, is fostered by the English and other foreigners, American trade rivals. He warned that Americans must change their ideas of South America before successful trade rela- tionships could be carried out. fn- ternational sports, he added, would do much to pave the way to better understanding.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
EXPECT EXTRA DIVIDENDS
Stockholders in New Britain Issforfes Confident Dirtz4ors Win Play Role uf santa Claus.

owners of stock in New Britain factories are looking forward 10 directors meetings al which tra dividends arc expected jo be declared. It is reported that several boards win tute sxtra Titfaends aud that santa Claus sill Iaa good 10 int estafs.
 | has been impossible Co forecast the extent of inc extras as factory officials with whom the Herald" has been ir touch decline tg anticipate the actions of thtir boards
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
COAST GUARDS RESCUE
 RUM SMUGGLING VESSEL
Four Men Sayed-Rtmners Arc Cam oufaging Their Craft In Effort
 To Escape Patrols

New York, Dec. 17-Coast guards, patroling the rum fleet to prevent its flow of Christmas liquor seeping into of four alleged runners when their fast cabin cruiser dispatch was caught yesterday in high seas 10 miles off Fire Island.
 Signing the dispatch, laden with 250 cases of liquor and unmanageable after she had sprung q leak, the cut ter Gresham dashed to her rescue, put out a surfboat, rescued the four ship wrecked runners and towed their craft to Ambrose light.
 It took six men 45 minutes to row to come alongside the stricken run ner. Darkness descended and the res- cue finally was effected with the aid of a searchlight.
 Ensign Mauran and two seamen were placed on the dispatch as prize crew. It took the Gresham six hours to tow the launch 20 miles to the light, during which the tow once crashed into the cutters quarter.
 The Gresham. on her weekend pa trol. also had a brush with a speed boat travelling at 40 miles an hour. The cutter fired a fusillade. but the runner escaped.
 Runners now have adopted the art of camoufiage. They have painted their speedboats confusing shade of gray and blue. making it difficult to pick them up even with glasses.
 High seas today checked the run ming operations started Saturday.
 From Spring Lake, N. l.. came re- ports of the seizure Of a skiff loaded with 45 cases of whiskey forced to make an open landing after its gaso- line supply gave out. Its crew of two were arrested.
 Federal prohibition agents working along the Long Island shore reported seizure of 80 cases found piled on the beach at Freeport.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
SEVEN ARE RESCUED
sailors saved from steamer, on Which Ten others Are Believed to Have Pcrished.

Marshheld, Gre. bee. l7.--Seven men who clung last night 10 the wreck Of the steam schooner C 4. Smith, which piled up on the north ietty Of Coos bay yesterday put of in one of the ships boats early today and were picked up by the tug Oregon.
 The men got away from the wreck while the life saving crew was pre- pairing to shoot a line aboard.
 Seven men were rescued yesterday by the life saving crew. Ten men are believed to have been lost ycs- terday when they attempted to leave the wreck iu q lifcbeat The srhoou- CT carried crew Of cA.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Clerk Baldwin Is Named
 New Haven County JaiIer

New Haven. Dec. i7.-COunty Sheriff Thomas l.. Reilly announced today the appointment of Prank R Baldwin as deputy iailer and chic. cierk at the Ner Eaveu county 5ail Baldwin who has been clerk at in. Jail for the past four and one hal gears assumes also the position u jsiier which place. held by Edward keafine was declared vacant Saturaa by tlie New Haven county eommis siUntrs.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
''RULE SHOP" RUSHED
Factor, Win Close Only for Christ mas and New Years Day Because of Demand for Products.

Employes of tho Stanley Rule and Level Co. division of the Stanley Works will enjoy only brief respite over the holidays. it having been de- cided that the factory will close only on Christmas day and New Years day. The Stanley Works proper will close next Saturday at the usual hour and remain closed until December 26. lt will also close Saturday. December go, and remain closed until Jnnu- ary 2.
 The Corbin Screw corporation. fot- lowing its usual inventory custom, will stop actual production between Christmas and New Years and will resume operations January 2.
 Plans for holiday closing have moi been completed in several other fac tories.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Largest Still Ever Found
 Located in Illinois Raid

Johnson City. H.. Dec. i7.-A still found in barn near here Is said by federal agents tO have contained the largest quantity Of mash ever discot- cred. The entire floor Of The barn was given over to the vat which con tained a total of 4z.zsg gallons of mash. made from wheat. rye and yeast Gigantic boilers and pumps were also found. The water for the mash was pumped from an open sewer 200 feet from the Vat. The farm is leased to Adam S0chek, a coal mEnsr.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Another Dynastic Crisis
 Impending in Greece

Hy The Assgriatsd Fress-
 Athens. Dec. 1.-The beiief that a dynastic crisis is imminent fn Greece is expressed in some quarters here and the departure 0f King George Is regarded as among the possibilities of the situation. The republifans are busily arranging demonstrations fn Athens and throughout Macedonia and Thrace in fat0r 0f removing the iynasty.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
6 Feet Tall, l1s Lbs, Has
 Beard and kayOs Fighter

Los Angeles. Dec. f7-''fIghjing King David" bearded neHsb0y. whose religion bans hair cuts or shaves. sur- prised patrons Of boxing club here hy Knocking ont his opponent in Do second round of what was expeeie1;a be a playful curtain raiser Sat N day. The bearded boxer. who Is q newsboy on weekdays and a preacher on sunday. declares his whiskers are an aid in the ring side since they cushion blows. The preacher-ness- bOy-pugiilst weighs 1iS pounds and Is more q han six feet tall.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
MISS ANDREWS ENGAGED
Well known stanley Quarter Resi- dent to Maf1y Albert Y. kinney of Westerly. Hbolc island

Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage Of Miss Elizabeth Andrews of I4g4 Stanley street to Albert F. kinney, wiIower, of Westerly. R. T. The date has not been set although it will be fn tbe early part of January Miss Andrews is well acquainted with the kinney family and was au intimate friend af the late Mrs. Kinney. Following A Wed3ing trip the coupte will make their home in Westerly.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
EGGS ON THE DECLINE.

Although it is reported that the egg market in the larger cities toDk a drop yesterday. little effect of this has been noticed in New Britain to- day. Fresh eggs here have been sell ing from % cents to Si.gH for some time. Others which have been g4t- ling sa cents and ss cents have not changed.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
Russian Church Society
 Has Election of Officers

The Russian Orthodox saint CyriI and Methodius brotherhood of R. O. C. VI. 4. society. No. 2S. held d neet- Ing yesterday afternoon at which new officers were elected as follows. John c. Hamilia. president. Peter I.abash. vice president. John stshiek, treasurer; John J. Hamiila. recording and financial secretary George Eo- trady and Alex Kotalik. controller; John c. Hamilla and John q. Ha- miila and John Stehick, sick commit- tee.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
WOOSTER STREET BURGLARY
Ihie'es B aak Into Dickinson Home But Che X Tails To show Ansthing Missing.

A report was made at police head quarters late yesterday afternoon that th" Dickinson home at 1sl Wooster street had been entered. Entrance was gained by breaking glass m the rear door but nothing was report cd missing. Members Of the Dick. iHson family are reported to be inti- mate friends of William E. Beers, whose home or Pearl street was en- tered Saturday night