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New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
LIVED HERE FOR 55 YEARS
Patrick Hayes, Aged sa, Dies at Home of Daughter in saybrooL--3a Years With R, X L. Mfg. Co.

Patrick Hayes, aged S5 years, q resident of New Britain for the pas 5b years died this morning at the home Of his daughter. Mrs William Abbott of Saybrook. He was employed for more than 35 years at the R. X. E. Mfg Co.,, but retired from that con- ccrn about 20 years ago. lTc'was born In Ireland and emigratod to Canada from which country he came to New Britain after the Civil war.
 lTo is survived by four soHs Thomas C. Of Newark. x. ] James w.. Mi- chael F. and Officer William P. Hayes Of this city and two daughters. Mrs. Abbott of Saybrook and Miss Agnes Hayes of this city and 1 grandchil- drcn.
 The funeral will be held from the Catholic church in Saybrook Monday at o'clock Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
CALIF. JUSTICE IS
 NEW SEC. OF NAVY
Curtis D. Wilbur Accepts Alp. pointment Offered by Coolidge
AN ANNAPOLIS GRADUATE
Kenyon. Who Declined Position. is Reported to Be in Line For Daush- erty's Job As Attorney General of United States.

Washington, March I4.-Curtis D. W..bnr chief justice Of the California supreme court and a graduate of the Naval Academy has haen selected by President Coolidge to succeed I,iyin Dtnby veteran of beth the navy and the marine corps, as head of the naNy department. Judge Wilbur an nounced his acceptance of inc ap- continent last night at San Francisco md MT. Coolidge is expected to
 init his nomination immediate
 the senate. Judge Wilbur was
 dered the cabinet post after WIT \, s. kcEyon who resigned from tn, ... ' ate to become a federal circuit court judge had declined the appointment because he felt he lacked essential qualifications" for d naval secretary Both Jurists had been considered also ih connection with the attorney gen. "ral # is understood and belief pre- vails that if Harry NJ. Daugherty should resign, an offer of his place in the cabinet would prove more ac- ccptabie to Judge Kenyon.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Also Bitterly Arraigns Ger tain SO-Called Medical SchOols-Makes Prelimi- nary Report to Superior Court.

Hartford, March I4.--1t is difficult ito reconcile the action of the Con necticut eclectic society or the state board Of eclectic examiners with hon. esty CT intelligenccr in permitting the graduates of condemned medical col- leges 10 obtain licenses to practice medicine in this state. said the pre- st ntation of the special grand jury which has been investigating the qUack- ridden condition of the state for the past five months. The pre- sentation was made to the superior court this noon by Foreman Benedict NJ. Holden Of inc jury.
 Tn League With Frauds.
 The presentation Of charges that members of the state eclectic examin- ing board have been in Jason with officials ot certain fraudulent medical schools tO such an extent that Con necticut has been made dumping ground for quacks. The presentation says that the grand jury finds eti- uencc Of fraud and deceit on the part or these fake doctors easily obtain able and susceptible of presentation in court in the event that judicial pro- ' ccediugs should make proper pre- sc ntation Of evidence in a court in either adVisa ble or nee cssafy."
 opn To An Cults. 'TOnueciicut. fne presentation seays. occupies the unique position 1 Of offering a field for exploitation fo 1 persons praciicing various cults and ! questionable theories not permitted anywhere else in the United States"
 The S. Louis College.
 Concerning the st. Louis College of and Surgeons fhe prescn- ation says in part:
 ''Osr examination. so far as it af- 'ecis this college and it's graduates. ads ITS 10 t5e conclusion that prr- sons who attended it did 90 for The
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New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Will Leave soon

1 san Francisco. March i4. - Chief Justice Curtis D. Wilbur of the Call fornta supreme court today prepared ] to lay aside the erminc of his office and take mp the weighier duties of the post of secretary Of tho navy. Rendered the office by telegraph late last night. Justice Wilbur accept. cd the portfolio surrendered by Edwin Denby last Monday. He will leave for Washington as soon as his appoint ment is confirmed by the senate. President Coolidgo,s summons 10 the California iurist was tersc.
 You seem to be the man need for tho navy" the president telegraph cd. Am drafting you today. Please answer"
 Accepts In 10 Minutes
 Within 10 minutes Justice Wilbur repliod:
 T will accept tho appointment and will come to Washington as soon after confirmation as possible"
 He announced that he would not resign from the California supreme court until he had been sworn in as naval secretary.
 "I cannot make any statement in regard to the policy I will pursue, ex- cnpt 10 say that I will do my level best to sec that the navy is absolutely first class in every way" he said.
 The new cabinet appointee was be- sieged for into the night by congratu- latory telephone calls and messa ges. A host of newspaper men and photo | graphers also aided 10 Keep him oc- ! ,upied until after midnight.
 Chief Justice Wilbur has for many tears been one of the leading lawyers md iurlsts of California and leader n child welfare and Sunday school york. He was graduated from inc naval academy in 1888
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New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Two Barges Forfeited 10
 Govt; Rum Running Craft

New Haven, March 14.-A decision .by Judge Thomas Of the federal court today forfeits to the government the barges City Of Maiden and City Of Boston" on evidence which had been proven that they were rum run ners in Long Island Sound. Both craft were found abandoned here af- ter being used to carry liquor from a vessel of Block Island. Both barecs will be sold. The owners Of record. according 10 the court proceedings were Boston men.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Eats Plaster of Paris
 Pancakes, Yet He Lives

Corning, x. Y.. March f4.--Plaster uel l.. Smith, contractor. had for breakfast a day or two ago. and al- though he ate four, he suffered no ill effects. apparently. Mrs. Smith. in mixing the batter. dipped into a bag left in the flour by paperbangers re- gently. and the mistake was not dis covered until Mrs. Smiths daughter noticed the peculiar taste. 8y this time Mir. Smith had devoured four. He was about today in his usual health.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
i45.o0o sUBst RIBI.D.

Hartford, March 14.-Chairnan C. S. Blake Of the committee which cam Vassed here for debenture bonds for relief of farmer banks in the north- was sent today to Chairman z. T. Jef- fray Of the board of the newly organ ize5 American credit corporation the scaled aliotments or the subscriptions kere. These aggregate s447.gDs Of the sSle.9es taken. or a bout 55 per e Ht- Ten iHsd-anre companies and 'sn banks take the aTnouni.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
COOLIDGE IS WAITING
Harrison says President Will Dust Daughcrty When Ohio Delegates HaVe Been Chosen.

Washington. March li.-Senatoi Harrison, democrat. Mississippi de- ciared in the senate today that Presi- dent Coolidge was waiting until the presidential electoral delegates have been chosen in Ohio tu oust Attorney General Daugherty from the cab inet.
 When Mir. Harrison suggested that Judge Kenyon might better bay,. been offered the portfolio Of attorney general" than the office Of secretary Of the navy. Senator Norris. repub- licnn. Nebraska. remarked
 Tt is not too late. yet
 The presidents offer tO Judge kenyon. Senator Harrison declared. was a political step aimed to get tho good will of the mass uf Judge Kenyon's progressiv.. friends in inc
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Senate Increases Powers
 Of Daugherty Committee

Washington. March LA rcsolu- ton broadening still further the pow eres of the Daugherty investigating committee was adopted today by fhe senate. Under 1t the committee can hold meetings outside the ciry Of Washington. whenever and wherever deemed necessary by is chairman: and any committee member can sub poena witnesses and papers, adminis- ter oaths and take test tifnony.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Nine of Shipwrecked Crew
 Are Picked Up in Ocean

New York, March 14.-NIne mem- bers of the crew of the American schooner Spendthrift which was abandoned at sea while on her way from Jacksonville, F1a., to Portland, Me. have been picked up by the steamer Carrillo. outbound from New York to Kingston. Jamaica. of- ilcers of inc United Fruit steamer Santa Maria declared today on her arrival from Kingston.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
BOMBERS ARE CAUGHT
Los Angeles Man Admits He Wanted to Blow lip Wife and Obtain Her Fortime-ENpcI1 Aided Him.

Los Angeles, March 14.--Josepb j. Lanzit, 52, businessman. and Fred erick Tate, explosive expert. were ar- rested last night when caught placing a bomb under the building occupied by Mrs. Josephine Lanzit. Mrs. Dor othy Reutler. her mother. and the latter's son, Edward c. Rcutler. Lam git confessed. according 10 officers. that he had arranged the bombing. hoping 10 dispose of his estranged wife and obtain her s50.OO0 estate and the s15O,000 fortune Of her moth- CT and brother.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
YALE X TONNE pRoriTs.

New York, March 1.-The Yale & Towne Manufacturing company ro. ports net profits Of S2.ss0.62s fof 1928. equivalent to sT22 a share on sID.O00.00b stock of S25 par value against s2.4b6.G54 or y6.GI cents a share. Bennington Arms company re- ports net income or sf.63g.7Ig for 1928 after charges and provision for federal taxes.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Kills Girl, Then Puts
 Bullet Into Own Head

Stoughton. Mass. March 14.-Mich- ael de Bardis shot and killed Annette La Civita. 20 years old. today in q shoe factory here where both were employed. He then sent q bullet into his own head. Al ;he Brockton hos pitai. where it was said he had an even chance for recovery, hS was placed under arrest.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
CALLED TO CAPITAL
sudden summons For Nandcrlip Causes Him To Cancel Spcaking Engagement in Iconia. \. d.

New York. March ti.-Frank A. Nanderlip today cancelled speaking engagements for tonight and totnor- row and took an afternoon train for Washington in response 10 what his secretary said had been "a sudden call" The secretary described the matter as Of great importance" but would not diyulge it's nature.
 Mir. Nanderlip, who was tu make an address in Leonia, \. J.. this evening recently testified before the senate oil committee in Washington regarding rumors he said were current concern ing the sale Of the Marion Star.
 The bankers secretary said he did not know when Mr. Nanderlip would return from the capital.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
MEANS CONEESSES RECEIVING CRAFT
 OFHUNDRED THOUSAN ND DOLLARSEOR
 SMITH, FRIEND OFA77ORNEYG GENERAL
VOTE ON BONUS BILL
 IS SET FOR TUESDAY One Day for Debate and TwO-Thirds Vote Will
 Carry Measure

Washington, March l4.--The house will vote next Tuesday on the sol diers' bonus bill under an agreement reached today.
 Speaker Gillett announced he would entertain n motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill approved by ,r,,or ~d means committee.
 "oJ ..5 ,'tIonIeB Ire two-thirds g1e suod 'lApV "' devoted ,Sp pass"gs. 'a Ss. '3 '''!''0HUo) 1t. impossible for house members to offer amendments.
 Chairman Green had intended to call the bonus bill up Monday. the only day in the week on which mo- tions to suspend the rules are in or der. but Representative Longworth the republican leader. got unanimous consent to take it up on Tuesday.
 Representative Garrett, the demo cratic leader, protested against action on the bill under rules which would cut off amendments and Representa- tive iuddleston, Alabama, who favors q cash bonus declared the suspcn- sion program was an effort to ram down the throats of house members" the committee insurance policy plan.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
PICK IP MAST TO-DAY

Nantucket Mass. March IA mast 1e feet long. supposed to have come from the wrecked schooner Wyoming was picked up by coast guardsmen near shore off inc west end of the island today. They also found a part Of a schoOner's stern with a hawser attached. No bodies have been found and tbere is TO trace of nfeboats.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
12 Election Inspectors
 Are Indicted in New York

New York, March 14.-Twcive elec- ton inspectors. among them four women in the second assembly district wern indicted today on charges of making a false return of the ballots cast for supreme court justice candi- dates in the election last Novcmicr.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14

ported sick and unablc 10 roptinps her testimony today. Means to TrlI All
 Means said he had decided to N,iya immunity and tell it all" against lhe advice Of his counsel. IT H. ] Fielder
 Al the request of the attorney gen- 1 rrals counsel, Senator wbeeler democrat Montana, gnNc assarnnrts thai Miss stinsou would remain here until etoss-eNaminrd. | M'ans is under two federal in,lict. ffents, one in connection with liquor case and another with fhr New ! orb bribery ease.
 Means, large heavy set man os tlio typical officer" type. waved to acquantances in the room as hn took he stand,
 l'"inre Means began his testiuony senator Wheeler read a letter from lh' department of justice suggesting 'hat Means might receive immunity lander his pending indictments if he trslillrd before the committee.
 Asked 1T he wanted immunity. Means replied.
 W;iiNe immunity; | ask no quar- ter and will give no quarter"
 Worked for Germany
 Mcalis Slid he alsoh ad worked for the German, British Mexican ana United states, governments first for thr German government.
 Means skctched his carly fife. his birth tn North Carolina. experience hS school teacher, then as a sales man and 'confdential man."
 Nt been accused Of every known 'rlm" in the catalogue but never convicted so far" said Means. when asked it ever convicted or felony.
 His Present Busin,ss
 When asked what his present busi- hess Was, Mean fir; said
 Answering indictments" after- ward h" said his business as that of ''irvestirator."
 Senator Wheeler brought up Means indictment for the murder Of Mrs Maud King. flr said his evidence in that ease was in large suitcase in Inc room.
 Means said he had done work for l.'nry C. Prick in 1915 or 1916 in 70 h' h"lds iu Pennsylvania.
 lie was often employed by tba I'uIHs Detective Agency. Means said. adding that his relations now with W ]. Burns. chief of the department 9 J"slic" bureau of investigation, were the 1riendiiest in the world"
 Enjoys His Rcle
 Asked to gel his records. Means produced large diaries. fnose-ieaf. ron- aiming. he said. detailed records of iS activities as a department Of ius- ice agent
 Ten such books were put in the ecurd.
 With Senator Wheeler d; his elbow. Means. putting n cigarette. went 'lp ugh tho books for iden.f~-s,ions. V" sFmed to enjoy his ro. immense Means joined the department or i.s'tes. urtobcr gS. igat. and worked trte uHtt early in 1g2l. whcn he aas suspended he said He was re- ls'ated with back nay May 2S. 1929. "I'urns didn't know wHy they sus- ended me- he said.
 Was Too A,ti,c
 The attorney general told hin later. leans said. that lfa had been sns- ended because 'another cabinet ieDitcr had requested H. as Means ad been Too active in Investigating il in Mcvico."
 He was rciHsiatcd May 2s. 1922. hs ontinued. with some ceremony. The ttoTucy general. Assistant Attorney enerals Holland and Grim. and turns were present. he said. in the ttOrney generals office Somebody tipped me of up lere. iie said. T knew I was to be 
 He produced letter of suspension nfn Burns in which Burns urofessed norance 1f the cause of the suspen- yn.
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New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
s2s. .ooo I.IoI-oR RaIn

New York. March I4-l4iquor val ued at i250.990 vas seized by prohi- biiion agents in a raid on q lower Manhattan warehouse last night and faHar
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
THI5 WEATHER

Hasffortl. Mar. 14-TortFast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Saturday: Iit- tie change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Was Too A,1iar

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New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Fo...iIll, S5O.OO0 in AII
Ind Ln.fiiie. AI,nn.-

lis thc first fime ! have s,,.u inc end 10 justify tllc means" thr s.T- ator declared. and thr roomful or spectators appiau8,4i tIr pun
 EoNie stinson. divorced wife of smith. who has furnished all tho sensations heretofore. was mol on the stand today. IT was said she vas sick
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Ro1ic S;inson I'll.

RoNie Stinsou. divorced wife of Jess smith. who has been telling of alleged deals" between him and At- ttrneg General Baughcrtg. Was re-
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Means ITi-st uilnc~S

Washington. March 14.-Gaston E. Means. former department of justice agent and man of many connections. was the first witness called today at the senate commitie investigation or Attorney f.at4araf TYegs,,r,f.,4,
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The riizcfight films We're mrst shown in Washington. Means testified at the home of F. E. Mclean the pub. fisher and central figure in thc Tea pot Dome inquiry. President Harding. Secretary Hughes and other uoia< < s were there. Means testified consulting his records
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1924-05-22
CRELLIN

George Coddington attended the
funeral of his cousin at Addison, Pa,
on Monday of this week.
The W.. o. w. lodge of this place
has organized uniform rank and the
members were seen on our streets
with the band Monday night drilling.
They made an excellent showing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ream and Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Yutzy attended the
funeral Of Mr.. Frank Cunningham at
Somerset, Pa, last Wednesday. Mr..
Cunningham was well known by the
people of this community where he
was general manager for the Kendall
Lumber Company's several mills for
over twelve years.
Mr.. L. H. Adams of this place is
building quite an addition to his pres
ent store building.
Jack Bowe returned to work in the
Kendall Lumber Company's machine
shop at Crellin a few days ago after
having spent the winter at his home
in Cumberland.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barkman were
visiting relatives in Crellin last Sun
day.
Mr.. William Anderson spent Sun
day at his home in West Virginia.
Mr.. John Shartzer, who is mule
jockey" for the Kendall Lumber Com
pany, succeeded in disposing of three
of the Companys valuable mules at
Terra Alta last Saturday, obtaining
for the three animals the handsome
sum of $50
Mr.. Louis Fairchilds, who has been
unable to work for a number Of
months, contemplates going to the
Western Maryland Hospital at Cum
berland for treatment in the near
future.
The Sunday school at this place is
well attended. Last Sunday there
were over $50 scholars present.
Elmer Fairchilds is visiting his
father at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Schoch motor
ed to Cumberland and return one day
last week.
We notice that logger" John De-
Witt has joined the w. o. w. uniform
rank, as he was seen trying to learn
to march with the Boys Band Mon
day evening.
Prof |. F. Groves was in our town
Monday of the present week.
"There are no eating places be-
tween Somerset, Pa, and Oakland"
so some people tell their wives, but
promised that the first garage they
came to they would buy some simon
ize. If you think this a dream, ask
Lester YzNy or Charley ReaS.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1924-05-22
IMPO RTANT NOTICE TO UNDERWRITERS
AND EMBALMERS.

Under the law passed at the last session of
the Legislature every person. co-partnership
corporation who was prior to April 9th
1924. and is still engaged in the undertaking
business in the State of Maryland must
register with the State Board of Undertake
ers of Maryland between June LIST and July
both, 1924, and pay a license fee of five dol
lars $1,000. Failure to do so will require
you to take examination before the State
Board of Undertakers in order 20 continue in
business after July goth. 1924.
Every person. who prior to April 9th, 1924,
and who still embalms dead human bodies in
the State OF Maryland must register with the
State Board of Undertakers of Maryland be-
tween June list and July 30th. 1924, and pay
a license fee of five dollars 5000. FailHre
TO do so will require you to take examina-
ton before the State Board of Undertakers
in order TO continue in business after judy
30th, 1924.
Separate registration is required for the I'M
dertakng business and the profession of en-
balming. The license for the undertaking
business must be renewed annually but the
license to practice cmbalmer does not
have 10 be renewed.
Application forms for registration to carry
the undertaking business and also to prac-
tce embalmer will be ready for dis
tribution before June LIST, 1924, and
can be obtained upon application to the under
signed Secretary.
H. II HOUSEMAN, JR., Secretary.
State Board Of Undertakers Of Maryland.
IL South Gay Street,
Baltimore, Maryland.
BY order Of th. BessI.
Henry ". BtEARa,
Prrristslt- t2-3S
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1924-05-22
GORTNER


Mr.. n. C. Slabaugh and son Lee
called at the home of Mr.. Slabaugh's
mother at Mountain Lake Park Mon
day, Mrs. Slabaugh being quite ill of
pleurisy.
Miss Sadie Opel, who has been at
W. E. Spoerlein's for some time, has
returned to her home at Meyersdale,
Pa.
Mr.. Charles Lewis spent Saturday
and Sunday with home folks at Terra
Alta, West Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Maust, of Mey-
ersdale, Pa, spent Sunday evening
at Mr.. S. j. Lichty's.
Mr.. Artie Dodge was rendered a
birthday party last Tuesday when a
number of young folks gathered to
celebrate. When it came time to ap-
ply the polish, Artie took refuge in
the attic and he never came back til
the last guest was well along the way
homeward.
Elwood and Ruth Schlossnagle at
tended the housewarming of Mr.. and
Mrs. Aubra Brenneman, who are new
ly weds, at Oakland last Wednesday
evening.
Mr.. Daniel Spaid, of Eglon, West
Va, preached for us on Sunday from
the text, "Let him that thinketh he
standeth stake heed lest he fall. Mr..
Spaid was the guest of Mr.. S. w.
Slabaugh while here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Grove and
sons and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beegh-
ley and son attended the Beeghley re-
union at Eglon on Sunday.
Mr.. Webster Slabaugh and Miss
Lucille White,of Mountain Lake Park
spent Wednesday as the guest of Miss
Emma Burkholder.
Mr.. S. J. Lichty and son Ross mo-
tored to Grantsville Monday evening
Misses Sadie Opel, VERNE Hersh-
berger, Fannie Yoder, Mary Lichty
anu I-lilllld DNl huOiuCI anu AhSoSl .
Dan Bender, Alvin Yoder, Chares
Lewis, Webster Slabaugh and DAME
and Ross Lichty were guests at the
Samuel Beachy home Thursday even.
ing.
Mr.. Simon Swartzentruber and fam.
lily were guests of the Schrock's or
Sunday.
Mrs. Barbara Slabaugh, widow Of
the late Henry Slabaugh Of Iowa, but
formerly of Garrett county, departed
this life April 28th, at the age of 81
years. She is survived by many rela-
tives and friends in this county.
Mrs. Claude Sanders died at hei
home here Saturday morning after al
illness of fifteen weeks of tuberculo.
sis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1924-05-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the, sub,
cher hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of Garrett County, Maryland, Letters
of Administration the estate of
HENRY G. SANDERS,
late of Garrett County Maryland, deceased
Ali nerzons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof duly authenticated 70
the subscriber on or before the 18th day OF
November. 1924 they may otherwise ny iaW DC
excluded from all benefit Of the said estate
All persons knowing themselves indebted 70
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. .o,, -, A..
HENRY f. SANDERS, Ex'r
Turtle Creek Penna.
12-3t. ORE. R. JONES. Attorney, Oakland