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The Washington times., 1924-02-06
CH|LDREN,C0LD,
SLEEP WITH
CORPSE
Little Daughters of Whoever
Afraid to Quit House When
Father Dies.

MUNSON, Fla, Feb. 6.-Spend-
ing the night with their hfeless
father, without friends or rela-
tives, on a lonely farm near here,
was the experience Of two little
girls. the daughters Of Dan Har'
rison. widower, who died here q
few night ago.
The children, who were known
to be almost dependent upon
charity for their bare existence,
were found the next morning by q
neighbor who called to bring
food. They were endeavoring to
cook corncake in an ashheap In
the fireplace.
How is your papa today?" was
the greeting Of the early.mornine
Hes deadw came the rather
startling reply. HE died last
night, and we had to sleep al
night in the bed with hinr' said
the Oldest, girl Of eight years.
The cold body Of the father was
found in the bed. The children
knew when he died, but they had
no way Of going to the neighbors
They have been placed In the
West Florida Receiving Home, ir
Pensacola.
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
Floral Tribute With
800 Roses Sent
Bv Poles

A floral tribute nine feet high
and seven feet wide,. made up
of 800 roses, half white and
half red, and believed to be the
largest and most impressive
piece yet received, arrived at
the Wilson home this morning.
ITO Woodrow Wilson," the in
scription reads. "Grieved at
Heart; the Poles of New York
City,"
Shortly after daybreak a
crowd gathered in front Of the
death house to view the con-
slant stream of floral pieces
which are said to predominant
every room in the spacious
house. It is estimated that
three truckloads were received
between dawn and noon.
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Guns Boom and Crowds
Gather in New York to
Pay Last Wilson Honor
BY International News Ser Vice.

ny 1nternouOnRI news 6teV1ch.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-New Ydo'k
today paid homage to the memory
of Woodrow Wilson. The days cere-
monies were ushered in at dawn
when the guns IN all the forts
around this city doomed salutes.
One gun was fired at intervals of
an hour all day long and at sunset
tonight the national salute Of forty
eight guns will be fired.
Announcement was made that all
business would be suspended 'for a
suitable period" when the services
begin in Washington at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon.
An impressive memorial service
at Madison Square Garden was ar
ranged by the Woodrow Wilson
Foundation. Long before the hour
for the service long line Of men
and women stood in the rain await
ing a chance to enter.
All the officers attached to
Brooklyn Navy Yard will wear
mourning bands for thirty days, the
period decreed by President Cool
idge. The New York Post of the
American Legion also will go into
mourning for thirty days. All
national and. legion colors will be
Graped for that period
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tice and Mrs. Taft. Rear Admiral
Cary T. Grayson ana q few friends
and former associates invited by
Mrs. Wilson, including White House
attendants and Secret Service men.
Mrs. William Gibbs Meade,
formerly Miss Eleanor Wilson, and
her husband will attend the home
services, 1t was stated. They
. started from California for Wash
ington on Saturday, and the family
awaited their arrival momentarily
today.
Mrs. Francis b. Sayre, another
daughter, cabled from Siam, to
which government her husband is
adviser.
Chief Justice Taft and Gen.
Tasker H. Bliss, former chief Of
staff Of the army, were added to
the list Of honorary pallbearers to.
day.
William G.. McAdoo, former Secre.
tary Of the Treasury. and Mrs. Nc
Adoo, formerly Miss Eleanor Wilson,
arrived at 9 o'clock. this morning
from Los Angeles.
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FEAR INSTINCT
SAVES FROM
DEATH
Man Nearly Overcome by
Gas, ReVives and Is Able
to Call Help.
BY international News service.

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. "a sense
of danger, insistent through the
feeling Of weakness, saved the life
of George Minick, of this city, who
awoke about 8 o'clock one morning
and found himself near death from
asphyxiation in gas-filled room,
according to physicians.
Minick had gone to bed without
completely shutting off the gas jet
in his bedroom. He said he awoke
with sensation of choking; his
breath came in gasps. Despite his
weak and drowsy condition, he
screamed. Neighbors rushed to his
assistance, and his life was saved
through the operation of a pull.
motor.
Physicians declared he was in a
state of semi-consciousnes when
he awoke and that it was only his
all.powerful instinct or sense OF
danger that enabled him to scream
for help.
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
DIG. SCHOOLS T0
PAY WILSON
TRIBUTE
Exercises viii Be Held IN
Each Building for city's
Pupils.

Sixty.five thousand public school
pupils will pay tribute to woodrow
Wilson today in special exercises
in the individual schools. DR.. Frank
w. Ballou, superintendent. an.
nounced.
In announcing that the schools
would hold q memorial service for
the lste President, DR.. Ballou said
that he was leaving it up to the
officers in charge Of the. schools
to determine what form the services
should take.
The exercises win be held just
prior to 1880 o'clock, at which time
the schools will be closed for the
remainder of the day. There will
be no session Of the public night
schools tonight, Walter B. Patter-
son, in chrage Of the night schools
said.
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
FOREIGN WARS VETERANS
TO PAY HONOR TO WILSON

Gen. Lloyd M. Brett, national
commander.in-chief of the Veterans
of Foreign Vars will lead a delega.
ton Of that body to pay their re-
spects to their leader in the last
war at the funeral services of VIII.
son today.
General Brett will be accompanied
by Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, senior
commander Of the organization;
Lieut.. Kenneth L. Coontz, U. s. N,
commander Of the Washington De.
partment Of the organization and
Capt. Edwin s. Bethlehem, jr.,
adjutant Of the Washington Depart.
ment.
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
LANsBuR0H CHoRISTERS
SING IN MOURNING PAUSE

The Lansburgh Choral Society,
composed of thirty voices, sang
Lead Kindly Light" during the
two-minute cessation of business to.
day in honor Of Woodrow Wilson,
A gong sounded on the first floor
and the clerks and customers
paused for the two-minute period
The choral society is under the al.
rection Of L. C. Bailey, and is a
feature of the recreation activities
df Lansburgh & Bro.
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
WIFE OF POISONED MAN,
HUNTED, SURRENDERS

CLEVELAND, Feb. 6.-Mrs. En-.
ma Colavito, wanted by police in
connection with the death of Ma.
rino Costanzo, believed to have been
poisoned four years ago, surrender
ed to county authorities here and
said she was ready to answer any
questions put to her regarding the
death of Costanzo.
Her appearance ended hunt
that had lasted for several weeks.
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MRS. HARDING A.cALLER
AT HOME OF WILSON'S

Still clad in the dark clothes Of
mourning and heavily yelled, Mrs.
Florence Killing, Harding, widow Of
the late President Harding. paid a
visit to the S street home yester-
day and brought a personal mes.
sage Of sympathy to Mrs. Wilson
and Miss Margaret Wilson.
Mrs. Harding stayed only Ions
enough to express her sorrow. She
also sent a note Of coincidence.
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Club Banquet POSTPONED.

The annual banquet of the Wood.
row Wilson Club, scheduled to take
place at Harvey's, Saturday eve
ming, as well as all other social
activities Of the organization. have
been postponed on account OF the
death Of Mr.. Wilson; 1t was an.
nounced today by c. B, McCullar,
president Of the club.
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may gather to watch the COZ
Soldiers, marines and po-
lice will line the route Of the
procession. Veterans Of the
war, now again absorbed IN
civilian life, will be permit
ted to follow in the wake Of
the funeral march. The peo-
pie who revere Wilson's
memory may watch the slow
progress Of the cortege on
S street, Massachusetts ave
niue, and up to Bethlehem
chapel of the cathedral.
Holders of high office,
diplomats. relatives and in
innate friends, to the num-
Der Of 600 will attend the
services in the chapel, be-
ginning at $3.50. Great am
pIifying horns in the cathe-
dral grounds will broadcast
the services to the throng
without and to millions all
over the world.
First President Buried Here.
For the duration Of the SER
vice the casket will be placed
above the crypt which is te
hold it until final interment
in the nave in the cathedral
now incomplete. Woodrow
Wilson will be the first Presi.
dent to be buried in the Capt.
tai of the nation.
At 8 80, as the services start
Washington will be at a stand
still. For two minutes there
will be no activity in business
and mercantile establishments
theaters and other places
where people are assembled
Taxicabs. will halt and street
cars will remain motionless
Church bells will toll, to sig
nalize the passing Of a great
man and to call the people tt
silent prayer.
Crowds Brave Weather.
The funeral day was ushereC
In by cold and threatening skies
From dawn, at half-hour inter
walls, guns rumbled in tribute
across the shrouded heavens.
At an early hour the crowd
began to gather outside tn
home. Automobiles drove to tn
door, discharging those connect
cd with the funeral. There wer
signs of activity within.
Body Placed in Casket.
Wilson's body, which hithert
haa laid on the bed in which h
died Sunday morning, was place
in the casket and moved dOwnstair
to the library.
In this small room, from whic
will begin the sad final pilgrimag
to the cathedral, the great reclus
spent most of his time after hi
withdrawal from public affairs.
Here the services will be cor
Quoted. They will consist Of tn
reading Of the Twenty-third Psalm
beginning, 1.-THE Lord Is My SheT
herd" by the Rev. James H. TaJ
Tor, pastor Of the Central Presby
terrain Church, which Wilson al
tended; an extemporaneous praye
by the Rev. Sylvester w. Beach
pastor Of Wilson'S church at Prince
ton, N. j., and reading Of extract
from DAILY Strength Tor Dan
Needs" a devotional book whic
Wilson read every night in connet
ton with his Bible studies, by tn
Right Rev. James Z. Freeman
Episcopal bishop of Washington
The extracts were selected 70
reading by, the Wilson family
There will be no hymns.
Attending these services will h
the Wilson family, the PreSider
and Mrs. Coolidge, the Chief Ju
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
Burned at Embassy Fire.

Don Claudio Urrutia, attached to
the Venezuelan legation here, was
slightly burned on the right hand
yesterday, extinguishing a fire on a
curtain in the reception room OF
the embassy, 1902 Sixth street
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
London to Pray for Wilson.

LONDON, Feb. 6.---Memorial
services for the late woodrow Will
son will be held tomorrow at noon
at Saint Margaret's Church under
the auspices OF various American
societies In London.
The Washington times., 1924-02-06
Thief Takes His 600 Pennies.

Six hundred pennies and a pistol
were stolen from Earl Johnson, jani-
tor at 1 Eighteenth street northeast.
whose room was broken into by a
thief last night. The pennies were
In O small bank.
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.FRAGRANT TRIBUTES OF
NATION OV[RCR0WD
S STREET HOME
Continued From Page one).

buyinx the dead leader in this natOns greatest war
Along the way the house the cathedral the public
NAV gather TO watch the cOreRe Of broken conqueror
The Washington times., 1924-02-06

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For 20 years DEAL
has served the Washing
ton public. During this
time he has always
maintained the highest
standard Of Quality and
Efficiency.
1ft
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$125 or $1,000, the same
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tanned.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
WANT BIG MEETINGS
Chamber of Commerce Invites Lions, Rotarians and Kiwanians To Join in Luncheon Meetings Monthly.

At the regular meeting or the Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Burrltt this noon it was decided to in- yite the members of the Rotary. Lions and kiwanis club 10 join once a month with the chamber in holding luncheon meeting. It was voted 10 eppoint committee 10 make ar engagements with the three clubs.
 The following delegates and alter mates were elected to represent the lo- cal chamber of commerce at the an nual convention Of the State Cham Der Of Commerce, 10 be held in Bridgeport on May .i and o2: Dele gates. Abrm Buol. Carlyle II. Bald- win. Judge Bernard F. Gaffney. Judge William c. HunEerford, Attorney Morris M. Sake and Curtis l.. Sheldon. The following slternates were elected Ernest ". pelton. Hugh ]. Donnelly. David Manning. Peter Crona. Albert F. Jourdan, George H. Dyson and J. w. Marsland.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
OKLAHOMA FRAUDS
 TAKEN UP TODAY
Daugherty Hearing DelVes Into
 Miller Brothers Case

Washington. April 7.-Details Of the Miller brothers land fraud case in Oklahoma were reviewed today by the senate Daugherty committee.
 Letters that passed between the justice and interior departments and various individuals were read into the record and several witnesses were questioned as to why criminal prose cution Of the case resulted only in im- position. Of fines, and why no civil suit 10 recover the land ever was fled.
 Fall Sought Postponement
 One Of the letters showed that AL bert B. Fall tried while he was secre- tary Of the interior to secure q post ponement Of trial but the department of justice replied that the criminal suits must go forward. Most of the letters were presented by Edwin s. Booth. who served under Fall as in terior department solicitor.
 Senator Harreld Of Oklahoma made a voluntary statement to the commit tee disclaiming any political interest in the prosecutions and saying he only had urged action because he felt everything should be done to protect the interests Of the government. He had learned 10 his surprise. he said, that the department of justice had asked for nothing but fines against those guilty and had made no move to recover the lands which are a part Of the Wopo ranch.
 Is Special Lawyer
 IL developed while Booth was on the stand that he now is engaged as spe- cial attorney for the department Of justice in connection with civil suits in the Miller cases. They were assigned 10 him about March l Of this year.
 Booth said there is no reason why these civil cases were not turned over to him by the department Of justice before March 1924. but that he would prefer to tell the committee that req son ''in confidence"
 Senator Jones, republican, Washing ton, said he was "satisfed there has been uniustificable delay" but would mot foreclose" the case on the de- partment Of justice until he has heard its explanation"
 Booth said rumors Of oil discoveries on or near the land involved in the Miller cases were without foundation.
 Senator Ashurst, democrat, Arizona, said he had a telegram showing that the Miller brothers claimed title to the lands.
 'Oh, that means they're going to , stand suit said Booth.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
NaTIoSALIsTs GAIN

Berlin. April 7.--The extreme ns- tionalists-supporters of General Lud- endorn and Adolph Hi,ler--as we'll as the communists gained considerably st the expense Of the moderate and socialist parties in the elections for the Baysrian diet held Sunday. ac- cording to available returns. About so per cent Of the electorate went to the polls. Ludendorf took a prom inent part Tn the campaign and de- 'livered a speech in the famous Bur gerbraa Keliar. scene Of last sutumn's unsuccessful Putseh, for his part in which he vas recently acquitted.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
RALLIES TONIGHT
Mayor Paoncssa and Judge filling to Fire Their Last Broadsides-Iatter Invadex Fifth Ward.

The c.y's electors Hin have ample opportunity tonight 10 hear the cam paign issues threshed out for in sew eral parts Of the city political meet ings are to be held in connection with the election eve drive Of the two political parties to put across their candidates
 Al 7:45 o'clock Mayor A NJ Pao- nessa. Attorney :. G. Casaie. Daniel Sullivan and other candidates Ril. speak al the corner Of Broad and Beaver streets.
 Al s o'clock The republican can didates. headel by Judge R. W, Al ling. will invade the fifth ward, speaking at Skritulsky's hall.
 Mayor Paonessa will appear in his home ward. the sixth, al 5 o'clock. addressing a rally in Ukrsinia1 hall. and al s:50 o'clock the democrats are scheduled to hold an open air rally at the corner Of Main street and Franklin square.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
H. E. ERWIN ON THE JOB
New Postmaster Receives Many Floral Tokens Of Good Will When He Takes Over His Duties.

Postmaster Herbert F. Erwin as- zumcd his duties at the post office this morning and ex-Postmaster Will ian r. Delaney retired after eight years Of service. MT. Delaney will re- sume the practice Of law.
 Postmaster Erpin was for 30 years associated with the sales force Of the New Britain Machine Co, and was active in republican politics. having served as chairman Of the town com miitee for eight years. He was dslug- cd with flowers sent to his office to- day by admirers.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
CONGRATULATIONS.

This week will witness the observ- ance Of anniversaries by the deans Of the clergy in this city. Re.. John T. Winters, pastor Of st. Marys church, observing tomorrow the 22nd anni- 'ersary of his appointment ss pastor md Rev. Harry I. Bodley. rector em- eritus Of St. Marks Episcopal church on West Main street. observing the passing Of his 72nd birthday on Thursday, April 10.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
PRINCE GOING AWAY

London. April :. - official an- nounctmont is made that the Prince Q, Wales will sail from Southampton on May ., on the liner Arundel Cas- tle for his tour Of South Africa. The Prince Is scheduled to arrive at Cape town May is. He will spend three weeks in the Cape province and will then visit the Orange Free State. Basutoland, Natal. Switzerland. Rho- desis and Bechuanaland, sailing homcBard from captown on August l..
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Howell Amendment Called
 Plumb Plan in Disguise

Washington, April 7.-The proposed Howell amendment to the transporta- ton act was termed the Plumb plan in disguise" in a statement made pub lie today by a delegation representing western system associations Of shop men here to present their views to the Couzeus cub-commit.ee Of the senate interstate commerce commit ice.
 They declared that the amendment f passed would cause another na- tion-wide railroad strike inside Of two vsars''
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
ASK ARBITRATION

Rayonne, N. J.. April 7.-Repre- sentatives Of 1i,500 employees Of the Standard Oil and subsidiary compan- ies adopted resolutions al a meeting yesterday asking John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to act ss arbitrator" in differ ences growing out%of the refusal of President Walter Teagle, of the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, to
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
STAR ATHLETE HERE
Harry Hillman to Tell Dartmouth Men Of Chances Of American Con- testants in Olympic Games.

Harry HilIman. Dartmouth's great e., athlete, will speak at meeting Of The Dartmouth club al SIS o'clock at the Burritt hotel this evening and will express h!s opinions on the chances of success Of the American entrants in this years Olympic games.
 Hillman participates in the olmyic contests al Athens and in 1908 was coach Of the American Oiymic team. He is now director Of recreation at Dartmouth college and coach Of track and cross country.
 All Dartmouth men living in or near New Britain are expected 10 at tend. Fathers Of boys who attend Hillman's summer camp are also ex- peeted 10 be present.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Merriman of Waterbury Is
 Leading in Southern Golf.

Pinehurst, N. C., April 7.-Bright, sunny weather today greeted eontss- tants in the north and south amateur golf tournament who have been idle since Friday when rain caused post poncment of the qualifying round.
 F. ?. Merriman Of Waterbury, Conn, was leading the contestants with . score Of 75 for the frs. IS holes
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
GUARDS ARE REMOVED

Mexico City. April 7.---The mili- tary guards stationed at the oil re- hneries at Tsmpico when 1t was re- ported that the striking employees planned to occupy the works have now, been withdrawn, according 10 special dispatches to Mexico City newspapers. The withdrawal fol- lowed a conference at which General Lorenzo Munoz, military commander Of Tampico, was promised by the strike leaders that non-union work CTS would not be prevented from en- tering the refneries.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
FASCISTI LEADING
By the Associated Press.

bg EIN AttvIItEtu Ttkts
 Rome, April :. Returns from ftaly's parliamentary elections today indicated an overwhelming victory for the fascist. The government can- didates appeared to be leading in from Genoa gave the fascist 2i,576 votes: unitarian socialists. 1889: Catholics, 4,7s5: liberals, s.7o9. com munists 2,0ss. The independents headed by Deputy Giuhrid were run ming second to the fascist il. Catania, with other parties trailing, It was estimated that the fascist would poll
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
DIES OF EXPOSURE.

Torrngton, April Mrs. Ann Bradley, about sj, wandered from the Torring'on slmshouse during the storm last night and was found dead in s nel1 i50 feet away this morning. Death was due 10 exposure. Mrs. Bradley. who occupied a room on the ground floor. climbed out Of the win dow.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
RnYs STOLE MAGAzINEs

Two i3 year old boys were arrest cd Saturday by Policemen Patrick O'Mara and Thomas Dolan for the theft Of ma cazines from Main street store. The magazines have been disappearing from the store and Saturday, the police caught the two boys just as they were making away with six Of them. valued at 25 cents each. They were turned over to Probation Officer Edward (. Connol- ly.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
CITY HALL MEETING

City Hall meetings scheduled Tor this week include the following Com mittee on supplies and printing to- night al 1880 o'clock. police. fire and public works boards tomorrow evo- ninr: finance committee, Wednesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

is a mechanic. During the war he was a sergeant with the i96th infan- fry. He is now a director Of the American. Lithuanian Textile Corp.
 Mfr. Scallsc is a real estate and in- surance broker and has been in busi- ness for tho past eight years He is making hts first yeiItura into politics
 Mr. Firth is in the plumbing busi- nrss in thc fourth ward where he has resided for many years.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES

Al the primaries Of the democratic party Wednesday from 10 s o'clock. F delegates will be elected 10 the state. convention. Tonight is the time limit for candidates to file their dec- isrstions with the town committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

pressed confidence that the fourth ward. for many years q republican stronghold, can be turned over 10 the democratic fold this year Last year the republican majority in the ward was low and Watkins, together with his associates. believe they can effect the necessary turnover.
 Afr. Watkins has been a resident of the fourth war for several years. He
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
DEMOCRATS EXPECT
 GAIN IN FOURTH
Believe They Can Keep Republi-
 can Margin to Low Figure

Victor ". Watkins democratic nominee for alderman iH the fourth ward. and Edward SeaIise and TAom- ss Firth who are the candidates on that ticket for couHci.men, have cN-
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

Edison has more than l,ooo pat ents.