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New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
SKI TO BE READY
Senegalese Battlcr, Barred in Mich- igan Ring, Plans to Get Into Box ing Clothes Just the Same.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 1.-- Though barred from appearing in any Michigan ring. Battling SilSi. Sem egalese xer, said he would be in his ring clo Ves ready to fight today as scheduled.
 Siki was matched with Joe Lohman, Toledo light heavyweight, as the main attraction of the New Years day box ing card here. but the match was can celled upon order of Louis w. Plies, state boxing commissioner, who ruled that Ski was mot fit person" to box in Michigan. Siki then was scheduled to appear in an exhibition with another negro, whereupon the commissioner stepped in again, say ing that his ruling was not against mixed bouts but against Ski himself,
 Bob Levy, Siki's manager, today characterized Plies action as out rageous."
 There might be some reason for ruling against mixed bout" he said, but to go into personalities and prejudge a man is not compatible with the principles of American jus tice. Ski will be ready to fight today, and if prevented, we. will seek re- dress"
 Soldier King, local light heavy weight, will replace Ski as Lohman's opponent in che wind-up of today's card.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
DETROIT WOMAN SHOT
Gets Bullet in Head At New Years Eve Celebration at Roadhouse- Probably Was . str.y Shot

Detroit Jan. lone woman was shot. probably fatally, and man was wounded at what police describe as a free-for-all brawi that ciimaxed a New Years Eve party at Rose,ille Inn. Macomb county rosdhouse, at o'clock this morning. Thirteen men are being held while the police con- tinue their investigation.
 The cause of the fight has not been determined. Witnesses declare that chairs began to fly through the air. tables were upset and that sud- denly about dozen men ran toward one man. There vas a fusiilsde of revolver shots and Mrs. John Case was shot through the arm.
 Case told police that he had no idea who fired the shot that struck his wife. but believed t was a stray bullet.
 The Rosevine inn affair vas the only outstanding untoward incident of Detroit's reception 10 1924.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
Antelope Herd Surprises
 Federal Trapper to Nevada

Reno, New, Jan. To. C. '"oo l1 a federal trapper, reports that re- gently he was intent OF skinnIng Il coyote when he looked up to find himself surrounded by herd of sev- eral hundred antelopcs. As they milled around him, eyeing him curi- ously he counted SIS of the creatures
 A recent animal census taken by federal trappers estimated the num- Der of antelopes in this vicinity at 1,500. This animal, however, is said to be vanishing rapidly, and the herd in northern Washoe county, Nevada, is believed to be the largest in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
ROB THEIR BENEFACToR
Woman Aids Man in Hold-Up As
 Victim Changes Auto Tire

New Rochelle, N. Y., Jan. l.-The New Rochelle police department was appealed to yesterday by the chief of the Mamaroneck department to be on watch for a man and woman who robbed Arthur Moore of Mamaroneck after he had consented to change an auto tire on their stalled machine.
 Moore is manager of gasoline station in Mamaroneck. He was re- turning home from work when he was hailed in the dusk by the woman. She said she was in distress, and Moore, removing his coat, plunged in- to the work of changing the tire. While he was thus employed More says. the woman gave a signal and a man leaped from the rear of the au- to. Together they took sS0 from Moore's pockets.
 Then the couple ordered Moore to complete his task. The job finished, they proceeded, telling Moore he had paid for their New Years dinner.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01

in court today on a technical charge of breach of the peace. His case was continued until tomorrow morning so that the police might conduct a fur ther investigation to determine wheth- CT or not Olson was responsible for the thefts at Officer Doherty's home. Bonds for release were fixed at $200.
 Cases Continued.
 The case of Julius Tat Yatkowski, charged with violating the city ordin- ance in reference to dumping garbage was continued until tomorrow morn- ing. The case of Alex Staminski, charged with assaulting his wife. was continued until January 12 and he was placed in care of Probation Off, cer Edward c. Connolly. A continu- ance was granted until tomorrow in the case of John Comes. charged with the theft of $50 from Gregory Perry. The case of Myron Zaloski, charged with assaulting Adam Chalinsky. was continued until tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
CITY ITEMS.

Miss F. M. Deats. assistant to the directress of nurses at the New Brit ain general hospital, is spending a New Years vacation at her home in New Jersey.
 A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs. Lawrence Badger of 45 Elm street at the New Britain general hos pital this morning.
 A meeting of the common council committee on salaries will be held Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock.
 Alexandra Lodge, No. 24 American Independent Order Daughters of St. George, will hold a Christmas party for members children, Wednesday afternoon in Vega hall. The regular business meeting will be called at 8 o'clock. The newly elected officers will be installed by district deputy, Mrs. Sarah Greatorex of this city.
 The condition of A. c. Smith, vet eran of the Civil War who is in the New Britain General hospital suffer- ing from a cerebral hemorrhage is reported as somewhat improved to- day.
 The Svea club held its annual Christmas festival in the Vega hall last evening. The Arti Sextette sang.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
MURDERED ON PORCH
Pittsburgh Man, Welcoming New Year. Is Shot With Charge From
 Shotgun as He Stands Outside Home

Pittsburgh, Pa. Jan. 1. - Joseph Polite of Stowe township. was mur- dered as the New Year dawned, the assassin's shots blending with the blare of whistles anu horns and the bark of guns fired by celebrators. A few minutes before midnight Polite went to his front porch to welcome the New Year. He fired a pistol five times and was about to reenter the house when he fell with the charge of shotgun in his back and neck.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
Draths
RoIen SYanstrn

Robert Swanston, for many years a prominent New Britain jeweler, died yesterday at the home Of his daugh- ter, Mrs. stephen Wilson. at Rumson, Y. J. He was S3 years Of age and was one of the oldest members of Harmony. lodge. A. r. and A. NJ, and a member of Giddings chapter. R. A. NJ. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, Mrs. Wilson Of Rumson. x. J.. and Mrs. Martin Davis of South Norwalk and three sons Charles A. of Bristol; Frank P. of Pennington and William of Ridgefield.
 Funeral services will be held Thurs day afternon at o'clock at the Erwin chapel and burial according to Masonic funeral rites in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
GIVES FOR MOTHERS SAKE.

New York, Jan. 1.ELove for hi. mother warmed the heart of a pris. oner in the federal penitentiary al Leavenworth, Kan, and prompted him to send his last s1O with this let. ter to the committee for the relief of German children:
 T wish you would take the con. tents of this letter and use the same in the most beneiting way obtainable in regards to my mother. l am sorry to inform you that am not in a po- sition to continue such gifts. For he who committed folly and has no friends or riches shall suffer for the wrongs or many other men,
 ''If Father Time extends my lease on life beyond my confinement, am willing to amend for any considera- ton showed to my mother. I am her only son."
 The letter was made public last night by Major Gen. Henry T. Allen, chairman of the committed. who said that the letter, with package con- taining 1i9 pounds of food, would be sent to the convict's mother in Ger. many.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
ARE UNDER QUARANTINE.

Meriden. Jan. 1.--Arthur W. Ar. mold and his bride, who was Miss Gladys B. Hartman. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franw H. Hartman of Hartford. are quarantined today at the Arnold home on Newton street this city on account of scarlet fever. which disease suddenly attacked the groom on his wedding day. Decem- Der 26. The ceremony was performed at the brides home with the groom in bed in one room, the bride and guests in another and the clergyman. Rev. Judson White. standing in . doorway between the rooms. Mir. Arnold. with his bride acting ss nurse. was able to be brought to his home in Meriden yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
HUSBAND OF POTTER
 WOMAN PUNISHED
New York Man Fined $100 and
 Sentenced to Jail

Frederick Potter of New York was fined $10D and sentenced to jail fol six months when arraigned before Judge B. w. filling in police court this morning on charge of enticing female for immoral purposes. Mrs. Catherine Potter, his wife, was sen- tenced to jail for 80 days on a charge Of misconduct and Francisco Villa was fined $5 and costs on a charge of misconduct. Prosecutor Joseph c. Woods presented the states case while Attorney Donald Gaffney ap- peared for Potter and Attorney Irv- ing Rachlin for Villa. Potter is a Spaniard but his wife said that she was Irish-American.
 The trio was arrested last Satur- day night by Detective Sergeant Will liam P. McCue. Sergeant Patrick Me Away, Policemen O'Mara and Feeney Corbin Place. In court this morning Sergeant McCue described the deplor- able conditions at the house and how Potter happened to come here from New York last Friday. In passing sentence Judge filling remarked that 'I only wish I could give you more than what you will get. Six months in jail and 310e and costs"
 Violated Liquor Law
 This is as good a time as any to make New Years resolution" Judge filling remarked in imposing a 80 day suspended jail sentence upon ho tnla the liquor law and warning him to keep out of the business. Daniel Cav- anaush. who was arrested with Lang as proprietor of the 70. K" restaur- ant on East Main street. was fined 3100 and costs on a reputation charge and S150 and costs on a charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell.
 The two men were arrested yester- day afternoon by Policemen O'Mara and Feeney following a raid at the restaurant at ITO East Main street. Lang pleaded not guilty to the charges of violating the liquor law while cavanaugh pleaded guilty Lang was represented by Attorney Harry Ginsburg.
 Officer 0'Mara testified that Cav hnaugh admitted 10 him that he was selling liquor and that Lang was working for him. Policeman Feeney took two bottles Of whiskey from the pockets of Cavanaugh as he entered the restaurant from a rear door. of- 6cer Foeney testified that Caeanaugh told him that he sold the liquor for 50 cents drink.
 cayanaugh said that he opened the place about two months ago but bnsi- ness was not going along smoothly so he started to sell liquor, he said, He said that Lang started to work for 5 him yesterday morning and he told him at that time what his purpose was
 policeman's Brothcr-in- Law Held
 Fred Olson, brother-in-law 10 Po- iiceman William Dohcrty, whose home al ~ Kelsey street was enter- cd Sunday afternoon, was arraighed
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
STREETS FOR COASTING
Chief Hsrf Published List of Thor. oushfsrss Where Ycune AmeTfcs Csa Slide This Year.

Chief William (. Hart Of the New Britain police department today stat ed that sliding will not be permitted on Kelsey street this winter. For the past several years this street has been considered one of the best slid- ing places in the city but because Of the heavy traffic on the street at presen. if Is not considered sdvisabls to allow coasting on 1t this season.
 Streets on which young America
 may coast this year are ss follows
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01

Linwood street from Hart street south, Locust street, Smith street, south on Beaver street to Broad. Clark street from North to Winter streets, Church street from Fairyiew 10 Stanley street, Barnett street, AL len street from Stanley to railroad tracks. South street from South Main street to railroad crossing. Ellis street from Maple eastward and Hart street from Sunnyledge to Linwood.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
Mass, Vermont and Maine
 Receive Cold Wave Warning

Washington, Jan. 1. - Cold wave warnings have been issued by the weather bureau for Massachusetts, Vermont, Main and northern New York. Much colder weather is pre- dicted for tonight over the eastern part of the country, freezing tempera- lures being forecast far into southern territory
 The temperature is expected to rise Wednesday in the Gulf states. Ten- nessee and the Ohio valley.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01

The moose deer has the largest horns of any animal. They often weigh from 50 to SO pounds.
 The pigmy camel belongs to a spe- cies found only in western Persia. Ii is only five feet high and snow white
 The bureau of Jewish research re- ports that the United States now leads the world in Jewish population. New York has more than five times as many Jews as Vienna or Warsaw, it says.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
Prnarrd for Mnrst

The Convaiescenf-Did you have any brown suit cleaned and pressed while I was in the hospital?
 His wife-No. ] had your black suit fixed up. l thought fl would be better in ease anything should hap Isn.-JudEs.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
LEG WOUND PROVES FATAL
Ex-COuncilman Had Been Shot in Raid on Supposed Bootleggers

Atlantic Highlands, Jan. 1.-Wil- liam J. Jennings. former councilman here, who was shot in the leg by a State Trooper, during a Thanksgiv- ing raid on alleged bootleggers, died yesterday in Monmouth Memorial hospital, Long Branch.
 State Trooper Hutchinson, who fired the shot, said Jennings made a sudden movement to draw a revolver when the trooper was seeking to cap ture Q small boat coming up creek.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
Tittrrrals
Iaiuari aIlIs.pn

The funeral Of EdWard Allison took place this afternoon. Services were held at the F. C. Porter funeral par iors. Rev. John l.. Davis officiating. at o'clock and burial was in the whitneysile cemetery at whitneysilie at 3 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01

About 1s,000 locks were sent to the mail equipment shops at Washington to be repaired during the year, be- cause postal laws and regulations for bid postmasters or their employees fixing them.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
caBD or TBaSks

We wish 10 thank our friends, rela- tives and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us in our bereavement in the death Of our adopted daughter Mss Laurence Oau- lett also for the floral offerings re- ceived.
 Signed.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-01
Business Opportunities

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-01

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Castonguary.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-11-28

stantial purchases to meet the calls of his
trade. heavy holiday business is an
ticipated.
Among the proofs leaned upon by the
board to back up its optimistic declaration
is the increase in factory employment.
Admittedly employment is barometer of
conditions, and the reading of this barom-
eter discloses that not only has there been
an increase in the actual number of work
erS employed, but with increased activity
has come an important reduction in the
number of part-time workers.
Evidence is found, the board reports,
of continued and rapid liquidation of ac-
inundated indebtedness at banks in the
agricultural districts.
Along with the report of the federal
reserve board comes the newspaper story
that the Illinois Central Railroad has
awarded contract for a $10,000000 ex-
tension project in connection with the
construction of los miles of new line
from Edgewood, H., to Fulton, KY
During September the company placed
orders for equipment valued at 81, 500 000
Throughout the country, according to
physicians and health officials, there is an
epidemic" of health Many hospitals
have been able to close floor at time
in order to make necessary repairs.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-11-28
PROSPERITY RIFE IN DRY AMERICA
By J. II. Larimore

Every proof that dry America is pros
porous is afforded in the statement OF the
federal reserve board, as of November 9.
Business conditions in the United States
are SUCH according to the statement, as to
show that the summers recession has
been overcome.
1t is admitted that current production is
somewhat below that of the same season
in 1923, but it is found to be of much
greater volume than in June, July and
August.
The boards views are markedly Opt
mistic, and stress is laid on possibilities
of the immediate future for a generally
prosperous period. In agriculture the
board shows, there is better feeling and
the level of prices at marketing time is
above that of last year.
The principal industries showing in
creases in production for September and
October were iron, steel, textiles, coal,
automobiles, rubber tires and leather.
Other lines accomplished less in their adj
vances, but nearly all showed character
istics of healthy expansion.
Stocks stored last spring were greatly
depleted during the summer, when pro-
duction was low, but there was steady
buying by the customer AS result, the
retailer is now in the market to make sub
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-11-28
GOOD OF LEGITIMATE DEALERS IS SOUGHT
e Business Men Should Support Measures Designed Up
Market and Free 1t From Fake Alcoholic Prepare
tons That No Value in Therapeutics

will conduct their business. The future
in this respect will be determined by their
attitude. II they take the position of OPP
posing reasonable regulations or 1egisla-
ton which experience has shown to be
necessary, they will be placed in the atti-
tude Of antagonizing the enforcement of
the Eighteenth Amendment to the Con-
stitution Such position does not tend
to win a sympathetic hearing from the
large majority who want law enforce
ment, or the members of Legislative
bodies, and the result may be Legislation
more restrictive than wodfd otherwise be
the case. Self interest, therefore, re-
quires that cooperation in the enforce
ment of regulations is necessary to sup
press the operations of these fraudulent
manufacturers, but there is a higher mo-
tive than the purely selfish one That is
the obligation which rests upon every
American citizen to support the Consti-
tuition and laws of his country. Prohi-
bition was adopted by the people of the
United States because it was believed
that it was the best means of protecting
public health from the ravages Of the al
cohol habit These groups justify their
existence upon the grounds of the con-
tribution which they make to the public
health and welfare. There is, therefore,
a common interest in the enforcement of
the Eighteenth Amendment to the Con-
stitution Many of these dealers have
done their share in securing the enact
ment of the Eighteenth Amendment.
1t has now been five years since the
Volstead Act was enacted. Notwith-
standing many difficulties and temporary
setbacks, the government has made pro-
gress in its enforcement. The system for
the checking of applications for permits
and for the prevention of the issuance of
fraudulent permits has been gradually
perfected until now the illegal with
drawals from this source are rapidly be-
ing reduced to the minimum. One of the
other principal sources of supply through
smuggled liquors is being shut off by
reason of the extended right of search
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-11-28

given under the Anti Smuggling Treaty
and the appropriation made at the last
session of Congress to increase the &C
tivities OF the coast guard. The effect of
this is being manifested in the increas-
ing cost of bootleg liquor in the coast
cities. AS the government curtails these
two illegitimate sources of liquor eXper-
ience shows that bootleggers will turn
to the next easiest available source of
supply This is to be found in the diver
sion of alcohol withdrawn ostensibly for
legitimate purposes. Under the present
system over the control OF the withdrawal
OF liquors there is a divided responsible
ity Permits for the withdrawal of de-
natured alcohol and specially denatured
alcohol are approved by the collectors of
internal revenue. The duty of detecting
diversions of such alcohol is placed upon
the Commissioner of Prohibition. This
has made it difficult to fix responsibility
for prohibition enforcement.
Features of Measure
In order to remedy this situation the
House of Representatives passed the
Cramton bill by vote of Us to 80 with
eight paired for it on June 5. 1t reached
the Senate too late for consideration and
is now on the calendar in that body.
This bill provides for the creation of
bureau of prohibition within the Treas
ury Department to be administered by
Commissioner of Prohibition under the
supervision of the Secretary of the Treas
ury. The Commissioner is to be ap-
pointed by the President Within the
bureau there is to be a Division OF In
dustrial Alcohol and Chemistry in charge
of chief chemist experienced in the man
ufacture and distribution of alcohol. In
the bill as passed by the House, it was
provided that the chief Of the Division of
Industrial Alcohol and Chemistry should
be appointed by the Commissioner of
Prohibition subject to the approval of
the Secretary of the Treasury.
This bill would provide for the admin
istration and those features of the law
which relate to the alcoho1-using trade
by chemist thoroughly familiar with
their needs and problems, but it would
provide that the Commissioner of Prohi-
bition could be held responsible not only
for the detection of violations, as at
present, but also for tie manner in which
the control over the alcohol and liquors