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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-10
IRE. FOUND.
GUILTY by
N'NAHON
Traction Company Violated
Act Of congressMotor-
men Not Protected

The Washington Railway and
Electric Company, William F. Ham,
president, was foHnd guilty in Pc.
lice Court yesterday by Judge Nc
Mahon for violating an act Of Con-
gress Of March 8; 1906, in running
street car without proper vestibule
projection for the motorman. Mr..
Ham will be brought into court end
fined, but as a demurrer has bean
filed and an appeal noted the execu-
ton Of sentence will probably, be
withheld. 81
On September 2S$ Of this year the
information was filed and the de-
PENDANT pleaded not guilty. Attor.a
ney for the defense. III. NJ. Kelly
and Assistant Corporation Counsel
Edward Thomas, agreed to present
a statement OF facts to the court
and upon this statement a decision
would be handed down. gs..+
The railway company held that
the act, OF Congress Of 1905 had
been repealed by a subsequent act
OF Congress and that as the railway
company was acting under advise.
utchS AEOiIt C1IS hluUI1C iOIllILlGS, OOIt1-
mission it had complied with the
law. .
4 Submitting letters between the
commission and the railway COM
pany attorneys for both sides pre-
scented the case after argument, and
In the opinion handed. down TODAY
BY Judge Mcmahon IT was pointed
out that the railway company ad-
mitted it's failure to comply with
the law " ~
Noted by Congressman.
Attention was first drawn to the
fact by member vf Congress, rid.
ing on one, of the cars that the
motormen were being subjected to
the violence of 1 Indictment weather.
Pressure was brought to bear and
the informations were filed ciarg-
ing ,the company with violations
which upon conviction carried ap-
proximate fines Of from 81, 1855, 200
to $6,795, 900. Only one charge IN
volving one car one day was actual
ly filed which will incur a fine Of
800. -
Kelly agreed that the vestibules
ON the cars vera not wholly SURF
rounded by glass and wood thereby
giving the maximum protection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-10
D. c. FOOD PRICES JUMP
z PER CENT IN MONTH

Retail food prices in the District
of Columbia Increased Q per cert
during the month of November, 1t
was announced today by the Depart.
ment of Labor.
The Department statistics show
that four other leading cities of tho
nation kept pace with Washington in
the Increase in the prices OF food
and that only one city, Rochester,
N. T., exceeded this rate. its increase
totaling per cent.
VILE, New Haven. New York. aud
Portland, Me. Eleven large cities
reported increases OF l per cenI.
Detroit showed the smallest increase,
five-tenths of per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-10
D, C.. MOVES TO
!. STOP HOLLY
THEFTS
George Roberts Notifies Mar
ket Masters to Have APP
pIications Signed


District officials are cooperating
with Maryland and Virginia author.
titles to curb the unlawful destruc'
ton OF. Christmas trees and the
theft Of holly and mistIetoe.
George M. Roberts, superintepd.
ent of weights, measures; = and
markets, has taken steps to pre-
vent the sale OF stolen Christmas
shrubbery in markets owned and
controlled by the District govern
ment.
Must Sign Applications.
In letter to market masters TO-
day, Mr.. Roberts. gave the. follow
ing Instructions:
I'm making assignments of space
for the sale Of Christmas trees,
holly, miStletoe. or other similar
products at markets owned by the
District. 1t Is directed that you re-
quire each person desiring space to
sign a prescribed application which
shall state whether or not the
products he desires to sell were OBJ
tanned from land owned or con.
trolled by him.
IF obtained from land belonging
to another person., the name and
the address Of the owner Of The
land shall be indicated, together
with statement whether or not
the products were removed with
the knowledge and consent Of the
owner Of the land.
Issue no permit for occupying
space at the market to any person
who Is unable to give the informa.
ton requested or who has obtained
his products from the land of an.
other without the, consent Of the
owner. =
1T is unlawful to remove Christ.
mas trees. holly, etc., from the land
Of another without the consent Of
the owner, and the District markets
must not be used for the sale Of
products which have been illegally
obtained"
The District markets are: Farm.
erss Produce Market, Twelfth and
b streets northwest; the reservation
In front of Center Market; Western
Market. Twenty first and X streets
northwest, and Eastern Market,
Seventh and G streets. southeast. ~
Looting of lands near, Washing.
ton has reached such proportions
that District farmers appealed for
protection. District officials will
report to Maryland and Virginia
authorities any cases Of theft of
Christmas shrubbery. 80 ~
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
GILPATRIC'S CASE IS
 PUT OVER TO OCT, 30
Additional Time Given to Look Into Charges of Which He Pleads
 Not Guilty,

New Haven, Oct. 1O.-G. Harold Gilpatric, treasurer of Connecticut for more than four years, and for many years cashier of the First National bank of Putnam, was led into the United States district court yesterday afternoon to listen to an indictment read which charged him in 39 counts with misuse of the banks funds. To fourteen of these counts he entered a plea of guilty" His attorney. William A. King, of Willimantic, asked the court for opportunity to prepare a defense against the 25 other counts to which plea of mot guilty had been entered, because the evidence which Gilpatric should have and which might be essential to prove that he was not guilty as charged, was in the hands of the federal re- ceiver of the bank.
 Assistant United States Attorney George Cohen was desirous of two weeks delay in proceeding to trial but Mir. King wished at least a month and Judge Edwin s. Thomas allowed three weeks or un- til October 30. On that date or be- fore, the district attorneys office and the counsel for the defense may have opportunity 10 inform the court whether or not the case is ready for trial.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
PUPILS INSPECT HOMES.

A home inspection is being car ried on in the local schools in con- nection with the observance of Fire Prevention Week, each pupil in the fifth to ninth grades inclusive being given a blank to fill out with the help of his or her parents. Besides giving the authorities desirable in- formation, the answering of the questions brings many possible dan gers to the attention of the pupils and parents. The questions are quite comprehensive and include the following: Is your house made of wood, brick or stone? Is your house heated by hot air furnace, by steam, by hot water, or by stoves? Where is the fire alarm box nearest your home? Do you know how to give an alarm? Is there any rubbish or scattered kin ding in the basement? In the attic? Does your mother use an electric pressing iron? In what do you keep your ashes? Is gasoline ever kept in the house? Have you a gasoline stove? Have you a kerosene stove? Does your mother use a "dustless" oil mop? Where is 1t kept?
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
Gilpatric Spends Night
 With His Brother Here

c. Harold Gilpatric, former state treasurer and treasurer of the Put nam National bank, who yesterday pleaded guilty to 14 counts alleging misuse of funds and denied his guilt In 25 other counts in the U. s. dis trict court at New Haven, spent last night and this morning as the guest of his brother, F. Raymond Gil- patric, of this city.
 The former state treasurer was on his way to Putnam to the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. G. w Gilpatric. He was brought here by his brother who accompanied him in court yesterday. He expressed himself as feeling well but rather tired after his day in court. That the family may have a statement to make to the press when the trial comes up again three weeks from now, was intimated by r. Raymond .Gilpatric. The former state treas urer was taken to Putnam this morning after visiting a Main street oculist.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
FOUNDATION INVESTS
 IN GOVERNMENT BONDS
Report of Rockefeller Foundation Shows Double Former Amount
 of These Securities.

New York. Oct. 10.--The annual report of the Rockefeller Founda- ton for 1928, just issued shows many changes in the quantity and value of the securities which were turned over by John D. Rockefeller at the time of Its organization. The report reveals that all of the foun- dation's holdings of the Standard oil company of Kansas, valued at sl,S51,4SS and shares of Standard oil of Indiana valued at s7S0,300 has been disposed of during the last year.
 Most of the income received from the sale of stock and part of the other income, it is indicated. was used 10 increase the holdings of the United States government securities, which were giyenIat about $17,00o,- 900 in the d923 report against sS,OOo,OO In the 1922 report.
 Total holdings of all securities, in- cluding stocks and bonds. were valued at s164,S12,19S in the 1923 report, comparing with s161,573.e15 in 1922.
 The foundations largest holdings in any one company Is 919,500 shares of common stock of the Standard oil Company of New Jer- sey, carried at $36 a share, or an aggregate value of $33,53S,762.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
CLAIMS FRAUD IN
 SUIT FOR S2O,OOO
'Wm. PrenderSast Brings Action
 Against Brother and Sister

Margaret Drew and John Prem dergast of this city have been named defendants in an action brought by their brother, William Prendergast of Hartford, for S2O,- 900 damages, alleging that they ob- tained three pieces of property through fraudulent means
 He claims that while the late James Prendergast, the father of all three parties concerned, was i'll during 1921, Margaret Drew took advantage of his weakness and used undue influence to have him con- vey to her in his will two pieces of property on Stanley street and one on Whitman street. He alleged that she agreed, in return, to support her mother and her invalid sister and to re-convey the property to her father if he survived the illness.
 James Prendergast did survive. but William Prendergast claims Margaret Drew did not return the property and that on the fathers death last April IA she was still in possession. while John Prendergast, as executor of the estate, has made no effort to recover the property. The plaintiff asks that the transfer to Margaret Drew be declared void and the property returned to the estate and claims s20,00O damages.
 Tn writ was issued by Frank Co., vello of Hartford and served by Deputy Sheriff Pallotti of Hartford. It is returnable in the superior court the first Tuesday in November.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
CIVIL SUITS BROUGHT

Suits against two local people lave. been brought by Spear & Co.,, of Pittsburgh, Pa, through H. H.. Milkowitz. George Lohmann has been named defendant in one action, which is for s200 damages. Deputy Sheriff M. H. Horwitz has garnished money in the hands of the Vulcan Iron Works. The writ is returnable the fourth Monday of October. J. Klescz is the defendant in the other suit, which is for $50 damages, Deputy Sheriff Horwitz has attached money in the hands of the P. & F. Corbin Mfg. Co. The writ is return able the first Monday in November.
 Tony Nucce has brought suit, through Alfred Le Witt against Giuseppe DiDennizio for $25 dam ages. Deputy Sheriff M. H. Hortwitz has garnished money in the hands of the Stanley Works. The writ is re- turnable in the city court the fourth Monday of October.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
City Items

tcNmere Orch. T. A. B. fair tonight
 -advt s. P. Strople and F. W. Macomber have returned from New York where they saw two games in the world baseball series.
 T. A. B. fair, testers, Oct. 10 to 20. -advt..
 John Cook, 15, of 91 Silver street, is under treatment at the New Brit ain general hospital as result of collision between bicycle he was riding and an automobile driven by Frank Schroeder of 116 Cherry street. ReXmerc Orch. T. A. B. fair tonight -advt Among the arrivals at the Hotel Lorraine, New York, are Mr. and Mrs A. r, Corbin, Mrs. Frank J. Porter and Mrs. Maxwell s. Porter of New Britain. Join Morans' Xmas Music Club.- advt.
 T. A. B. fair, testers. Oct. 10 to 20. -advt..
 The regular meeting of Lovisy S. Moore Tent, Daughters of Veterans, will be held Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall
 Lunch at Hallinan's.-advt. Tyre Tent, Knights of Maccabees, will hold it's regular meeting tonight at s o'clock
 ReXmere Orch. T. A. B. fair tonight
 -advt John w, Gagner of 173 Jefferson street and William l.. Shelton of 1s7 Bassett street have been notified by Policeman Thomas J. Feeney. at the request of the Hartford police. to appear in the Hartford police court tomorrow morning to answer charges Of violating the traffic laws in that city.
 Beautiful flannel dresses in leading fall shades, Price $15. Mary Eliza beth Shop, S7 w. Main. Prof. Bldg. -advt.
 Nictrolas and Pianos, at Morans'- adVt.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
Solving Problems

The solving of busi- ness and household prob lens is one of the im- portant provinces of the Want Ads.
 Providing the most necessary thing, meeting the most urgent need the Wants do just such things.
 Is your urgent want a position, do you want to rent a room, are workers required in your busi- ness, is added capital necessary for your sue cess, are trained eXecu- tives needed in your of flee, store or factory, does the household need competent servants?
 The Wants can supply all these urgent needs quickly at small expense.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
CANADIAN WHEAT

Ottawa. Oct. 10.-During Septem- bcr, 1O,@GS,O27 bushels of Canadian wheat, yalucd at s13,525,025 were exported from this country, This is a marked increase over the Sep tember figures of last year when B. 299,527 bushels were exported, vaIu- ed at $5,S63,46S. Wheat flour eX- ports were also greater last month than a year ago. In September this year 95714o barrels were exported as compared with 456,479 barrels in the same month last year.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
TWO STARS OUT

Morgantown, w. Va, Oct. 10,- West Virginia's football hopes suf- fcred a severe blow today on the eye Of the annual battle with the University Of Pittsburgh, when it was announced that the mountain cers would be without the services of Julian Nurrin, star back, and Gordon McMillan, quarterback. Murrin received a broken nose yes- terday in practice and McMillan was taken to q hospital, ill with quinsy. Coach Spears had been depending upon McMillan for the Mountaineer bunting.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
TRAFFIC BUREAU TO MEET

The October luncheon meeting of the New Britain Traffic Bureau will be held at the Burritt hotel Tues day of next week. There will he a report from the nominating commit tee and an election Of officers.
 The gasoline tax question, brought up at the last meeting. will be dis cussod and there will be a discussion of New Britain's need for a railroad station on the main line.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
Boat Is Hat Shop

Paris Conservative Parisian shopkecpers have been startled by the daring enterprise of Madame Marthe Regnier. well known actress and milliner. who has cohverted a passenger steamboat on the Seine river into a hat shop. The enter prise has been both commercial and a social success, with a con- stant stream of motors coming to halt at the quayside where the craft is moored.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
NEVER HAD X LICENSE,
 HIS AUTO HITS CHILD
Charles Kobus Admits in Court He Never Owned State Permit
 to Drive.

to Drive.
 Charles Kobus of A Orange street was fined $1oo and costs when he was arraigned before Judge Ben jamin W. filling in police court this morning on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license. Judgment was suspended on charge of operating motor vehicle without license. Judgment was suspended on charge of reckless driving.
 Kobus was arrested yesterday by Policeman Thomas J. Feeney after machine he was driving had struck Anthony Bulawa. 10, of 91 Silver street, at the corner of Broad and Grove streets. The boy received in- juries about his head and was taken to the New Britain General hospital, where he is under treatment.
 Kobus pleaded guilty to operating without a license. saying that he never had one, but denied that he was driving recklessly. He said that as he approached the corner of Broad and Grove streets, he saw three boys in the road so he blew his horn. The boys looked and ran onto the sidewalk and Kobus said that he continued on. Just as he drew close to the boys. the Bulawa boy evidently had left something in the street and darted out to pick 1t up. running into the machine. &C., cording to the defendant. He said that he became nervous and did not stop the machine until he had pro- ceeded about 150 feet down the street.
 Steve Murray of 36S Farmington avenue. charged with operating without a license. was fined $10 and costs. the fine being remitted and the defendant ordered to pay costs. Murray was arrested on Elm street yesterday by Policeman Thomas c. Dolan who investigated an accident in which Murray was involved.
 Murray said that he is employed hv contractor. and the man who drives the truck was not working yesterday. and a job they were working on was held up for sup plies. There was nobody 10 oper- ate the truck, so Murray. knowing how 10 operate, volunteered to drive.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
Survey of Property on
 Petition for Garage

The building commission met last night and voted to request tue city engineer to make a survey of prop erty within a radius of 500 feet of John ". Hagearty's property on High street to determine if the district is residential. 1T it is residential the commission cannot grant permit to Hagearty for garage.
 The meeting was an adjourned session that was to have acted upon Hagearty's application. A hearing was given last week. Chairman n Charles F. Smith of the board of di- rectors of L. F. S; c. Co.,, wrote the commission explaining that his con- cern is willing 10 purchase the prop erty, btu only to safeguard it's plant against a hazard that might exist through the erection of a garage.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
This Date in History

1777-Hezekiah Niles, editor and author, born. He was founder of Niles Register.
 17SS--Joshua Bates. banker and statesman. born. He was founder of Bates Hall. Boston Library.
 17o1--Daniel Treadwell. inventor, born. He invented the machine for making rope.
 17s6-Ichabod Goodwin. war gov- ernor of N. H., born.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
ASKED TO RESIGN

Macon, Ga, Oct. 10.--Dr, Henry Fox, professor of biology at Mercer university, has been asked by the board of trustees of the university to resign. His teachings on the theory of evolution and his re- ligious beliefs were out of harmony with the fundamental beliefs of the Baptists of Georgia.
 Dr. Fox had been at Mercer eight years. He is a former president of the Georgia Society of Biologists and secretary since 1922 of the Georgia Academy of Science.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
PLAINVILLE NEWS
Continued From Page Nine)
ments were served.
 Plainyille Briefs

ments were served.
 Plainyille Briefs
 Nathan Alpert has returned from viewing the world series in New York.
 Frank Hohbein of the post office force, has returned to work after a long absence due to sickness and an operation. His condition is much improved.
 Dr. Raymond Moody and wife Of Middetown, N. Y. are visiting Dr. Moody's father. pr. Charles w.. Moody of West Main street.
 Mr and Mrs. Joseph Stadlor and two daughters of Atlantic City, N. l., are spending the weekend with Mrs. Jennie Hickok of S1 East Main street
 Doming's Taxi service. Tel. 279-2.
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
Daily Thoughts

"supcrsition is a senseless fear of God"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

DoDGE--touriug. 1924 bought June, 1924. run 1000 miles. Price $50. E. A.
 Moore, Sunnyedge.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

CHEVROLET sEDAN-l9?4, must be sold at once. cash or terms. Call for demon- stration after ?. m. 62s F. Main st,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

CHEVROLET TOURING-in first class condition, excellent tires. Price 500. onorato Motor Co.,. IS Main Stl Phone a4e5
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

BUICK COUPE 1925--S pass. ( cyl, run only Il 900 miles, condition excellent. [ good cord tires, Park s.. Auto Co.,. S50 Park St.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

DURANT-We have 1 buslness coupe that has never been driven even In a demon- stration. It can be bought at 8 big saving. Trades and terms considered. c. A. Bence, 51 Main St. Phone 321S.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

Walter E. Lees of Piqua, o. Gin inset) the National Cash Register trophy the international air at Dayton He ploted this Harze FC1 plane 59me course Of six laps, total of 90 miles, average 9745 miles hour His maximum speed was 102.43 miles.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

ED. KENNEDTs-auto exchange, full line of used cars and parts. 26 Willow street. Phone 2093.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

REQ MOTOR CARS-and trucks Kenneth M. Searle & Co.,, Sales and Service, cor. Elm and Park St.. New Britain. Conn. Phone PHO. Local agents for Gabriel SnubbeIS,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

BCICK-touring. 1922. passenger. good condition. c. A. Bence. 5l Main St Phone 22tS,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

Doming's Taxi service. Tel. 279-2.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10
Autos and Trucks for Sale

BUICK, 192i--5 passenger touring ear in fine condition, price right. Capitol Buick Co.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

PIERCE-ARROW-H Essex. Amer ica's leading car values. See the new coaches. Honeyman Auto Sales Co.,. l3s Arch St. Phone 2l09.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

FORD-touring, wIth winter top, Good running order siO, takes 1t. 25t Win throp St. Tel. I072-3,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

NASH-motor cars. See the new line. Sales and Service. A. G. Hawker. bs Elm street.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

ROLLlN-and Jofdan Motor Cars. Sales and Service. Onorato Motor Co.,. IS Main St. Phone 3i25.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

WTLLYs-KNIGHT AND OVERLAND motor cars. showroom at Elm St. Service 127 Cherry st. "Ths Sleeve Valve Motor" R. c. Rudolph. Phone 205l-2.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

STUDEBAkER-S and salesroom at e25 Arch St. A. & D. Motor Sales Co.,. inc Phone s6O.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

MOON MOTOR CARS-favorably known the world over. r. l.. Green. Sales and Service, 142 Arch St. Phone 62S.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

MAXWELL AND CHRYSLER-Sai and service. McGauley & Bennett. 9s Arch St. Phone 2952.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

FORD. l9l7-touring car. This car can be bought for s75. with termA Good running condition, Automotive used Car Exchange, Ss Arch St. Phone l7e9
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

OVERLAND, ig2l-touring car, list class shape in every detail. very good cord tires, of them brand new. This car looks new. Price s200. S7s down. NJ. Irving Jester, ls7 Arch St. l'hone S.i.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

HJPMoBILE. ls1e--roadster. can be bought for s1Oo. Rackliffe's Automobile Store, Bigelow St.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-10

FORD TOURING. 1s2S-also 1921 Ford sedan. Rudolph's Garage, 127 Cherry St. Phops 20s1-2. salesroom. Elm St Phone 339a,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-12-18
HEAVY WINDS, SHOWS
GOLD WEATHER

A strong wind. blowing from the
south for nearly a week, brought in
a severe snow storm and sudden
drop in temperature Monday. Six in
ches of snow fell Monday night in
with less ON the prairie
away from the mountain, and Tues
day evening the mercury dropped 10
10 below. The temperature remained
near the zero mark all day Wednes-
day.
The snow fell ON dry ground and
will project grains from freezing.
The most severe cold weather of the
winter swept through the northwest
this week ana following heavy snow
falls, dropped the temperature to be
low zero in nearly every locality. In
Grangeville, the temperature dropped
to % degrees below the cipher mark
Wednesday night
Sixty below was reported from
Canada. below at spokane, zero At
Lewiston. AT Kamah, the temperature
was above the warmest place IN
the central Idaho section.