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New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
ALL FRENCH TAXES TO
 BE INCREASED AT ONCE
20 Per Cent Boost Ordered Other Drastic Steps to
 Offset Fall of Franc

Paris, Jan. 15.-Drastic measures to meet the financial crisis caused by the abrupt plunge of the franc were taken by the cabinet today--the most momentous measures affecting inter nal affairs decided upon by the Poin- care government since it assumed power. The steps announced were:
 A twenty per cent increase In all the French tax rolls, to take effect immediately.
 The practical elimination of the so called recoverable budget--that part of the budget balanced by funds re- coverable from Germany and hereto fore met solely by loans--a device which has been weighing down most heavily upor French finances since the armistice--and the funding of the extraordinary budget into the regular one;
 Severe measures of repression against tax evasions.
 Rigid retrcnchment in the expenses of the public services:
 Postponement of all bills before Parliament the voting of which would HtttSStIttt duhiliolidi tAptnulluitSs
 The ruthless prosecution of specu- lation on the Bourse.
 These measures represent the de- termined effort of the government to improve the financial situation of France, which has reached point where something akin to panic has been, caused among the small inyes- tors, representing the bulk of Frances invested savings.
 Premier Poincare, it is declared, has made up his mind to stand or fall upon the adoption of the measures by the Parliament. He will present them to the chamber on Thurs day and ask for an immediate discus sion and a vote.
 The government expects an in- creased revenue amounting to 5,000,- O00,OoO francs and reductions fin ex- penses aggregating 5000. .000. 900 l francs as results of the announced | measures.
 The program was presented to the full cabinet at meeting called to ] order by President Millerand at ten o'clock this morning, an hour earlier
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
POLICE POUR 300 GALLONS
 OF RED WINE INTO SEWER
Whiskey and Other Liquor seized fin Roma Restaurant Raid De-
 stroyed Today

As a result Of condemnation pro- ceedings asked for by Prosecutor Jo- seph c. Woods in police court this morning. more than 500 gallons Of wine. whiskey and other liquor owned by RaffaellO Naepoiitano. were order cd destroyed by Judge B. W. AIling. Soon after court was over tho police busted themselves and the liquor was poured into the sewer in the cril room.
 NacpoIitano was fined in the police court early in December and has served | : days in jail for violating the liquor law in the Roma restaurant on Commercial street.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
GERMAN CURRENCY
 OFFICIAL CALLED Dawes Invites Dr.. SChacht to Come to Paris Immediately WANT TO GET HIS VIEWS
Preparations Experts Committee Ansi- ous to Get Some Solution For the Stabilization of the Alark-Young Begins Duties.

By The Associated Press.
 Paris, Jan. 15.--The committee of experts of which Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes is chairman began this morning it's task of examing the re- sources of Germany. The members met promptly at 10 o'ciock at the un- official American reparation head quarters.
 Dr. Scliacht Invited
 Dr. Schacht, president of the Reichsbank and Germany currency commissioner, has been invited by the expert investigating committee head ed by Charles G. Dawes to come to Paris immediately, it was announced this afternoon.
 self of Dr. Scbacht's Knowledge of the present currency situation in Germany and receive his suggestions as to measures which could be quick ly applied to improve the status of the mark and stabilize it.
 Young i,cgins Work
 Arthur N. Young, economic adviser to the state department. arrived her, today to act as the second unofficial observer for the United States with tho reparation commission.
 Premier Poincare has expressed a desire to meet the experts personal ly, and he is arranging dinner for this purpose to be held Jan. 21 at the ministry of foreign affairs.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE
Houses Arc Demolished in Namadru. Southwest of Tolsio. According To Early Dispatcilcs.
B. The Asse.l la.ed PTess

By The Associated Presa
 Shanghai. Jan l5. Houses were demolished st Sumadzu on snruga RaF. southwest Of Tokio where the imperial villa is located. and extensive damage caused throughout the terri tory in thc vicinity by an sarthquaie ihis morning according to reports from inc Kobe railway bureau re- ceived by the Nihon Dempo
 Almost ronpleta dprroraiizatiun cf telephone, telegraph and railway con- munication lines in a belt extending from Tokio southwestvard along the coast to Nagoya. al least nearly goo miles away is reported. Tokio and Yokohama are said 10 have been iso- ated for short time after the earth quake was felt
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
To Drive Car Into Newly
 Patented Highway Fence

newly patented highway fence, an of- iicial Of local manufacturing corn paHf will drive an automobile into a section of the fence that has been erected on the state highway fn Guil- ford tomorrow. Officials of the state highway and motor vehicle depart Dents will watch the test Ii is plan ned to demonstrate the comparative rs suits when an automobile, traveling a' % miles an hour. strikes a wooden fsnce and when it strikes the patented fence.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
PETITION IS DENIED

Hartford. Jan. 1s.-The public util- fties commission has denied the pc tition Of the Hartford Electric Light Co. for an order 10 set aside alleged discriminating prices in a contract executed by 1t and the Union Flee tric Light and Power Co. of Jnion- ville. There was a hearing on the pc tition al the capitol October fl. 1923. Judge William r. Henney aPpeared for the Hartford Electric Light Co.,. and Attorney Lucius F. Robinson for the Union Electric Light Co. in op- position to the petition
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
Laborites to Demand
 Cabinet Confidence Vote
. me tss0elafed prese.

Rv Tie Ass1clated Frees.
 London. Jan. 1s.-The parliament tar labor party today decided fo bring up the question of confidence in The Baldwin government for decision dur ing tbe debate on the reply to the speech from the throne. At meet ing prior 10 ihe assembly of the house Of commons sn amendment 10 fhe reply vas framed. reading as fol- lows. .It e.. however. our duty re- spectfulIy to submit to your majesty that your fuajexfyis present officers have not the confidence of this house. ["
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
New York Assemblyman Renews Startling Ac- cusations Against Head of Gotham Police De- partment
His Outburst Made in Reply To Attack on Him in Newspaper-Assembly in an Uproar.

Albany, N. r., Jan. 15.-Speaking on a question of high personal priyi- iege in the assembly today. Louis A. Cuyilier, democrat, of New York, reiterated charges made nearly year ago against Police Commissioner Richard l.. Enright of New York city. It was only with difficulty and over repeated attempts to stop him made by minority leader Maurice Bloch and Assemblyman Frederick l.. Hacken- burg, democrat, of New York, that Mir cuyillier succeeded in repeating his charges that Commissioner Enright was 'in league with bootleggers' and had "demoralizod the police depart ment."
 In rising 10 the question of personal privilege, MT. cuyillier stated that he had been attacked by Commissioner Enright in the morning news papers and he wished to reply. Under the rules Of the house question of high personal privilege is in order at any time.
 Accuses Commissioner
 Tt has come to pretty pass" de- cared Mir. Cuvillier "when a member of this house is to be dragged into court and sued for statements made as a member Of the legislature, as I have been. But Enrght can't intimdatc me or silence me by stating that no one pays any attention to the rawlings of cuvilliar. I charge Commissioner Richard E. Enright with being bootlegger -"
 Bloch Protests
 assemblyman Bloch was on his feet instantly in an attempt to interrupt, declaring he rose to a question of personal privilege.
 You can't rise to anything" said Mir. Cuvillier. Speaker H. Edmund MaeHold ruled Mir. Bloch out of or- der but when MT. Cuvillier attempted to resume, Assemblyman Hackenburg took up the effort to cut him of with a question of information. Speaker MacHold restored order only by re- peated use of his gavel.
 "'T'he chair rules in support of the right of a member to reply at any time on a question of high personal privilege to any attack made upon him." the speaker said. "The gentle- man from New York states that he has been attacked in the newspapers and has the floor. No one else is recognized"
 Mr. Bloch tried to appeal from the ruling of the chair, but was not recog- nized.
 We might as we'll throw away the rule book" he said, as MT. Cuvillier resumed his attack.
 T don't know why my friend Bloch should hold brief for MT. Enright," said Cuvillier. He is a republican, not a democrat, and you know it."
 Only the expiration of the fifteen minutes allowed a member to speak on a question of high personal privi- lege, brought Mir. Cuvillier's remarks to an end, after Mir. Hackenburg had denied him unanimous consent to con- tinue for 'Just two seconds"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
ARMS Go TO "RFps-

San Antonio. Jan. 1s.-American arms and ammunition are being de- iitered into the hands of Mexican troops who arewoaring the red and black colors Of bolshevism according to reports of eye witnesses who have arrived n San Antonio from Piedras Segras. the Light says today.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
Great Britain Recognizes
 New Grecian Government
y me AsaJclatsd rr-r.

Athens. Jan. fs.-Great Britain has recognized the Greek govsrnFent, fhs British charge here was officially sd- vised today by the London foreign of- Zee Official circles declare they ex- pect American recognition to follow Great Britains action.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
TOXIC AND YOKOHAMA HIT
 BY NEW QUAKE, MANY DEAD
SANDERSON TO INQUIRE
 INTO HIS WIPES CASE
Husband of Nina Wilcox Putnam Wants to Know if He Should
 Sue for Divorce

New York, Jan. 15.--Robert J. San derson, husband of Nina Wilcox Put nam sanderson, novelist, whose de- cree of divorce obtained in a Rhode Island court was recently vacated. in a formal statement today said he had instructed his attorneys to begin an investigation to "determinte whether grounds exist on which I should bring an action for divorce against my wife"
 The brief statement concluded as follows:
 Tn fairness to her the public should suspend it's judgment until the facts are known"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
PRoTEsT MINs rENsnRsHIp.

Washington. Jan. 1s.-George IT. summsrlin. American charge at Mex leo City. has been instructed 10 open negotiations with the obregon gov ernment with reference to the order preventing the sending of any but communications to the United States via Vera Cruz-Galves- ton cable.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
Jailed for 12O Days for
 Taking Auto for Joy Ride

Greenwich, Jan. 15.--A jail sentence of 120 days for taking the automobile of George Delage without permission for Sunday ride, was given Edward Barry of Norwalk, by Judge Mead to- day. He will also have to pay the costs of the case. The Norwalk police caught Barry Sunday night after an alarm had been sent out.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
R. l. RATES INCREASED.

Providence. Jan. 15-The public utilities commission today handed down a decision granting the prayer of the N. r., N. II. and H. railroad company for a 20 per cent increase In the commutation and school ticket rates within this state.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
Extensive Damage Reported.

By The Associated Press.
 Shanghai, Jan. 15--Extensive daIn- age, including destruction Of houses at Numadzu and interruption of all communication in the vicinity of To- kio and Yokohama has followed in the wake of heavy earthquake which occurred this morning, accord- ing to advices received from the af- fected district by the Nihon Dempo. a Japanese press association here.
 The reports state that the emperor and the empress are safe at Nu- madzu. despite widespread destruc- tion in that city, in which many houses are said to have been shaken down. Tho imperial villa, located at Numadzu, was not damaged. how ever, the reports state.
 When Damage Is Greatest.
 The area of greatest damage is said to have been between the towns of Gotemba which is about so miles southwest Of Tokio. and Koozu, and southward in the vicinity of Hakone. according to reports received over single railway line kept in operation by the Kobe railway bureau between Tokio and Honshu.
 Slight damage was suffered by the district between Tokio and Koozu, ad- vices from this source stated. The quake was felt at Nagoya. about 200 miles southwest of Tolio, in the province of Owari and in Shizuoka. In suraga province. along suruga bay.
 shocks Last 1I Minutes
 The meteorological observatory at Osaka announced after the quake that the width of the oscillations re- corded on the seismograph by the earth shock was 39 5-1O millimeters. The quake lasted for I4 minutes. The center apparently was off the Kishu coast, it was stated.
 The Eastern News Agency has re- ceived reports that the damage to Tokio was not extensive, but that if vas severe in inc Kwanto district and sast of Hakone. in suruga province. where telephone. telegraph and train service was stopped as result of damage wrought by the earth shocks.
 No Fire In Tokio
 Adyiccs received by the Nihon Dempo at ( o'clock this morning from Osaka stated that there was no sign of my outbreak Of fire at Tokio. 4 re- ,ort from Takazoki. a city near Tokio. ioweyer stated that telephone serv- co at the capital had been suspended. md the lreet railway lines put out of commission.
 The water system. although crip- A.. [ was said.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
Reports Tell of Serious Damage at Several of Nations Leading Cities-No Casualties Among Foreigners Mentioned-Later Dispatches Say Le .- At Capital Are Not Extensive.
All It'cut r1 Sfate Tf

Tokio, Jan .s conn rsons are believed to have been killed in Too Yokohama and the outside districts in todays earthquake while many persons injured No casualties among foreigners have been reported.
 The center of the earthquake believed to have been anzawa mountain in Sagam provncee according officials of the Central Observatory where it's duration recorded 12 minutes Its intensity estimated half that of last Sep tember
 Except for windows smashed by the shoc plaster shaken from the walls and tiles from the roof damage the Imperial hotel resulted
 All the casualties in the affected district said have been confined to Japanese
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
DEATH TOLL IS NINE
Explosion Of Gasoline Still at Port
 Arthur, Texas, Costs Lives Of Em-

Port Arthur. Tex, Jan. i5.a-The death toll of the explosion of a gaso- line still here late yesterday was in- creased to nine today when three of the injured died in hospitals. An- other man is not expected to recover.
 Six others were killed outright or died last night following the explo- sion which occurred at the Texas Co. oil refinery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
SELLS SEAT ON EXCHANGE.

New York, Jan. 15.-Sale of the New York Cotton Exchange seat of Atwood yioulett to W. R. Craig for sS2,O0o today duplicated the previous record high price. and marked an ad- vance of $500 over the last sale.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Jan. I5.-Forecsst for New Britain and vicinity: Fair. slightly warmer tonight and Wednesday, followed by snow or rain Wednesday night.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
Washington Notified

Washington Jan 15-Jeferson Caey American charge at Toko cabed today that Toko and Yokohama suffered earthquake shock causing temporary suspension of railway ice the water supply the electric lighting system and eegaphc and teephonc communication He said Toko newspapers maed that 50 persons killed No Americans report ed the dead Frederic De Lecercq secretary of the American embassy, suffered fractured wrist.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15
Reasonable Hotel Rates
Deficit of stsO.0OO

Among the reports received was that of the national treasurer, show ing a deficit Of s1s0,O0O. Proposals for liquidating the debt included a suggestion that members of the na- tfona1 committee and the convention arrangement committee pay their hotel bills and other expenses st the convention. This would afford a saw ing of S4n.O0O to $50. 900.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-15

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-14
Water Dept. Bond Issue
 For More Than S1OO.OO0

Members of the board of finance and taxation are considering a plan to issue water bonds in the amount of about s107,000 to replace money spent out of the water departments fund on the new municipal pumping sta ton. This is one step in complete change of policy in the outlay of water department funds, it being, no longer considered wise to take out of the departments treasury to pay for permanent improvements. The pro- posed bond issue will be considered at an early meeting of the finance board. Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa and Chairman Edward F. Hall of the board of finance and taxation favor bond issues for this purpose. If such a plan is found to be favored in other branches of the city government, the increases in water rates and the serv- ice charge proposed by the water board will not become effective for some time, if ever. it is said in mu- nicipai circles. The reason advanced by the water board for it's desire to increase rates was the necessity of providing more revenue for needed permanent works.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-14

hour was preposterous. Evidently
 sine was waiting for somebody. Love? Surely her years and her ap-
 pearancc made that unlikely. So thought. though I well knew that old age. strange circumstances, and peril.
 never stand in the way of passions. still she was watching. l wondered for a moment whether she was the accomplice Of thieves. and had grown impatient; but then she would not commit the folly of standing in the full light.
 have learned this much in noe turnal adventure, that ten seconds of conversation is better than an hour of observation. So l carefully re- leased myself from the lamp and. treading loudly 10 draw her attention, went up the square. As soon as she heard my footsteps. the maid turned toward me. Her attitude, stopping d little forward, was tense. No doubt she was short-sighted, and took me for the person for whom she was waiting. As came closer, she seemed to hesitate. took a step toward the house. then came back. I was quite close now; I marked her pleas ant, thin old face. and the extreme neatness of her clothing. ] was de- termined to know what she was doing here. and prepared to stop, intend ing to ask her my way. But as l stopped. and before I could speak, she jumped down the steps. and came tome, an air of pietous appeal in her eyes; her hands rising. she cried:
New Britain herald., 1924-01-14

Some time ago Mir, George was asked by an interviewer: What is your fayorite amusement" The novelist replied: 'Loafing about a great city between midnight and dawn His reason he gave as fol- lows: At night it is the unexpected happens. The few people about you would be in bed. were it not for some unusual cause: love, purpose of crime, agony of apprehension, or black poverty Lonely under the stars. these people seek company: they willingly contide in you; and even enlist you in their schemes" Thus, Mir. W. l.. George has wan dered hundreds of nights in London, Paris. Barcelona. New York, Chicago. etc. He has participated in several exciting adventures, which he relates here. altering the names and details for the sake Of his strange com panions of the night. Three of these adventures actually happened to Mr. George: three are slightly amended. They make up the picture of dark ness and passion which stands be- hind the face Of every great city. and represents hidden world into which the daring can penetrate.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-14

strange and sensational must hide behind this, for people do not lay traps for casual strangers in Viking Square. In the slums. yes; in the gilded center Of the town, yes: but Besides, l was not wearing evening clothes, and no doubt. after two hours in the wet, I did not look like q good prospect for robbers, The front door was open. The blackness of the hall drew me irresistibly. must know what there was behind. So, playing my part. l said: Ali right. Don't get excited. But then you always were excitable, weren't you 2" I went up the steps and followed the maid into the hall.
 The front door closed behind me mysteriously. Almost at once, the maid touched a switch which filled with radiance large and wealthy apartment. The well drilled servant took my macintosh from my shoul- ders, and as I, with intentional slow- ness, withdrew myself from its folds, l was able to observe with surprise the luxury Of my surroundings. The walls were covered with tapestry panels let into white and gold frames. The hall WAS bare, containing only a table and two chairs. but these three were almost priceless Chinese Chip pendale pieces, museum pieces, the backs cut out in fantastic scrolings, ribbons and wheels. And my feet perceived the contact of n Persian rug Of incredibly fine make and age. Those four articles represented q small fortune.
 win you wait moment, NIT. Charlie 7" said the maid. She tapped at the door Of the dining room, went in. The apartment was lit up. At once an elderly man in evening clothes came toward me. "oh, Charlie" he cried "rhank heavens you've come at last,s
 l did not reply for moment. l saw that the maid was going np- stairs. | watched my man carefully.
 T suppose you got my wire?" he went on vaguely. He looked nervous.
 "Oh yes" l said l had had time to survey him. He was tall, thin. perhaps sixty. Good. breeding an. peared in all his features, andS his hands, also in the negligent fit gof his dinner jacket.
 Well then" he said we'd better go upstairs. Your aunt's awfully i'll. I'm afgraid she won't last till morn- ing. and she wants to see you awfully badly"
 For moment I was tempted to 20 on with this mad comedy. but 1 pre- fer, when l can, 10 be accomplice rather than dgpc, So said. Look here sir, you know I'm not Charlie"
 Not Eharlie." he cried. What lo you mean''' But caught in his syes uncertainty, on his lips the de- precstion which had perceived in he maid.
 Don't be absurd" said. but in an amiablc tone. "f know quite well hat I'm not Charlie. and so do you. md you know l know. But don't mind going further with tbis f you like"
 His eyes seemed 10 measure me; T don't see how I ean." hc replied. i
 Continued in Our Next Issue1
New Britain herald., 1924-01-14

"Oh. Mir. Charlie, you've come at last"
 Automatically 1 replied: Sorry I've been delayed" But as l spoke knew that she was not mistaking mo for another person. could see the lie in her eyes, the drprecating smile upon her lips. She knew that was not Charlie: her intention 10 eptangie me manifested itself at once in hurried speech: "Oh, Mir. Charlie, she's so very bad, and she's been asking for you all night. Please come up now. You won't have to stay very long Oh, Mir. Charlie. it's so awful to see her so ill., Shes been such R good mistress 10 me all these years"
 While she spoke. 1 analysed the situation. Evidently 1 was to be asked into the house. Evidently | was 10 be made to believe that | was the missing Charlie. Something