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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-01-04

LTER RORVIk, MRS. MARIA ROR.
liz, Ills WIFE, MRS. PETER ROR-
vIK, AND e. w. POPHAM, TRUe-
zee IN BANKRUPTCY OF THE ES-
TATE OF PETER RORvIK, BANK.
RUPT,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-01-04

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
INCOME.
A. HINGISS,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-01-04

A reward of $50, 90 will be paid for
information Leading to conviction OF
any party shooting or i'll treating
any stock with above brand.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-01-04

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT,
Vi The STATE OF MONTANA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
INCOME.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-01-04
....E OF sHERlFF's SALE

l4> THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
DnyENIh JUDICIAL DISTRIC4,
Or IrE STATE OF MONTANA,
-, ...,D TOR THE COUNTY OF
McOUNE.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
SIX MASTER REACHED
 IN VINEYARD SOUND
Captain of Ruth E. Merrill Drives Sinking Ship
 Onto Shoals

Woods Hole, Mass, Jan. I2.--The six mastcd schooner Ruth E. Merrill sank in six fathoms of water in vine- yard Sound early today after Captain Johnston had driven her aground to prevent her sinking in deeper water. The vessel, bound from Norfolk for Boston with coal, sprang a leak last night. The captain and his crew of l2 men escaped without difficulty and came here today In their power boat.
 The gale and high seas yesterday started the schooner's seams. Last night she was anchored in the sound and her powerful pumps were set to work to keep her free of water After several hours work 1t was found that the task was hopeless and Captain Johnston ordered the anchor up. Knowing that he could not work her much nearer shore either on the mainland or on the island of Mar tha's Vineyard, he headed for L'Hom- medieu shoal. On the edge of the shoal the schooner sank.
 The captain and crew had time to get together their pensonal effects and  loaded them into the power boat in which they came here. The schooner's decks were awash this forenoon but the weather was good and 1t was be- lieved that unless storm should come soon there might be chance of saving the yess Il, although it was that 1t would be long and difficult job. She lies on sandy bot tom.
 The Ruth k. Merrill was built at Bath. Me, in 1904 and halls from Portland. She registers 2,S5s tons net and Is one of three survivors of number of six-masters which were in the coastwise tra 1e some years ago, mostly as coal carriers. The others are the Wyoming and the Edward J. both built at Bath.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
ONLY IA OF 75 WHO
 TOOK EXAMS PASSED
Many Fail in Attempt to Gain Admission to Legal
 Fraternity

Hartford, Jan. 12.---Fourteen cam didates only out of the 75 who took the state bar examinations passed, according to the announcement of the examining committee this after noon. Of the A who had previously taken examinations seven passed or just half of the whole number.
 These who passed were Harold Al- provis. New Haven; Albert J. Bron- sky. Waterbury: Frank Crapanzano, Waterbury; Oscar 4. II. Dsnnenberg, Bridgeport; Herman A. Goldstein, Hartford: Philip II. LaF'leur. Hart ford: Simon Burr Lerkind. Hartford; Benjamin Levin. Roxbury. Mass. and Hartford: Thomas r. Moore. water- bury: John J. O'Donnell. Waterbury; Alfred H. Williams, New Haven: Ed- ward l.. Reynolds. New Haven; George s. Chalowsky. Hartford: Frank g. Shea, New London.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
HOMER CUMMINGS IS NOT
 AFTER THE PRESIDENCY
Conn. Democratic National Committee Members omciaIly Announces He's
 Not in Race

Hartford, Jan. 12.--Homer $. Cum mings. states attorney for Fairfield county, and democratic national com mittee man from Connecticut is not a candidate for the presidency. His statement today read:
 'I am deeply appreeiative Of the generosity and good will of those who have suggested my name in connec- ton with the nomination for the presi- dency.
 T cannot help but be proud Of this evidence of confidence, nor can I feel unmoved by tho tenders Of support which have come from various parts Of the country: but ] feel that the party Of which l am a member can make q much wiser choice and I pre- fer to be free to aid, in every way in my power to bring about a nomination which will carry with if larger promise of success and which will be more fully reflective Of the wishes of the great body Of party opinion. On this subject. shall make a further statement at later time.
 'I trust that my friends uiIl accept in good part. this conclusion and will no longer consider me q candidate, either actual or potential and will turn their thoughts in other direc- tons"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
COLLAR BUTTON FATAL
Columbus Child Dies of Compilations After Swallowing It On Thsnksgiv- ing Day.
ing Day.

Columbus. O., Jan. I2. -- Urban Weigel. five months old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John weigel of Coid- water. died in a local hospital today as the result Of swallowing a collar button on Thanksgiving Day.
 Until few days ago the child had been treated for pneumonia. but she continued to decline. 4 conference of physicians brought no results Finally an \ ray picture showed the collar button lodged in the babys lung. It was removed and yesterday it was thought she would recover. The long illness. however. had so weakened the baby that she could not rally. physi- clans said
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
EX-DRY AGENTS INDICTED
Five Former North Jersey Govt. Men Are Named in Conspiracy To yio- late The Law.

Trenton, N. J., Jan. 12.--with the unsealing this morning of Ave federal grand jury indictments charging bribery and conspiracy the activities of an alleged organized band Of for mer North Jersey prohibition agents were revealed.
 The men named in the indictments were Frank l.. Klumb, of Newark, former chief clerk of the North Jer- sey prohibition directors office: George Armstrong, and Leroy Davis, of Passaic. John F. Downs. All of the defendants resigned from service shortly after the alleged offenses oc- cured.
 According to the indictments the former prohibition agents shook down" several North Jersey saloon keepers for large sums of money on various occasions in 1922, some Of the bribes taken from the liquor men be- ing as high as t10.00o.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
THREE MAKE ESCAPE
Police In New Haven Have Not Yet Found Any Trace of Trio Who Made Gct-Away Yesterday.

New Haven, Jan. 12.--No trace had been found up till mid d-afternoon of Curtis Boutilier, his brother. Edison, and Justin Francis Toomoy, alias Jns- tin $. Van Wcclton, who escaped late yesterday from the factory of the New Haven county jail and were last seen going in tho direction of Waterbury.
 The three men got out of a work room in the factory and it has been found that two bars on a window on the ground floor had been sawed. The window was behind pile of boxes. After getting out of the building the men evidently scaled n fence on the Hudson street side of the grounds, be- ing seen by children as they ran away. These children reported the escapes which were confirmed as attendants checked up the men when 1t came time to march them back to the jail.
 The three men were part of the group of prisoners who are employed in the factory which is 150 feet from the jail. These men are turned over to the factory management and the escapes were from the latter and not from the jail attendants. The factory is conducted by the county commis- sion.
 The Boutilier brothers were serving a seven months sentence for theft and burglary and Van weckten a term for passing bad checks.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
THAW CASE SETTLED
L.s4ss Than sioo.ooo Reported Taken to End se50,000 suit For Assault Upon Boy in New York.

Philadelphia, Jan. i2.-Confirms- ton vas had here today that the suit for sssO,O00 against Harry K. Thaw brought by Fred Gump, Jr., Of Kan sas City. has been privately settled for less than sio0.0oo. The suit was the result of charges that Thaw had whipped Gump in a New York hotel in 1e17. and had subjected him 10 gross and savage indignities."
 So far as can be learned there is no change in the attitude of Thaw's family, which Is opposed to him being released from the Pennsylvania hospital for mental ard nervous diseases He was committed to this institution by a Philadelphia court at the time New York authorities were endeavoring 10 have him extradicted to New York on the Gump charges.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
rierrr Biaze in Morcester

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 12.-A three alarm fire which is not yet under con- troi and which was caused by the ex- plosion Of benzine tank in the wor- cester Loom Works. about 10:3o this forenoon practically has already de- stroyed the four story brick block at Numbers and g Summer street. csusing damage estimated at nes.ly si0O. 900.
 At i6:s0 the flames had spread 10 the apartment block at 25 Lincoln street from which all occupants had been ordered out The block on Summer street was occupied by the Worcester Loom Works. the north end branch of the Worcester Boys Club and the Royal Bedspring Co.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Three Alarms Sounded
Fire in winsted

winsted. Jan. l2.--Fire starting shortly after midnight early today practically destroyed the three story frame factory building on Rowley street occupied by the Universal Bronze Bearing Co. Bremen fought the blaze for nearly hours and two streams Of water were being poured into the ruins early this forenoon. The cause Of the blaze is unknown. It started on the first floor and spread to the lacquer room on the second floor. The factory stands practically alone in an open space and no nearby property was endangered. Edward B. Gaylord. well known local msnufac- turer owns the building which was leased to the bearing company. About 25 hands were employed in the fsc- tory.
 The loss .ss estimated at sso.ooo.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Robbers Get Little in
 MOosup, Wauregan Breaks

Danielson. Conn, Jan. 12.-Tieket agents at railroad stations of the New York. New Haven & Hartford railroad do not keep much money iB their cash drawers over night. burglars learned last night when they got practically nothing from breaks in stations at Moosup and Wauregan. At the post office in Central Village sI0.s1 was Fe- cured. Nothing vas taken after a break in Leo's restaurant in Moosup. close by the station. Tn each plae window glass was broken to secure en- trance. The men probably were travelling in an automobile.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
MILLS CASE GOES TO FEDERAL
 COURT AFTER LONG ARGUMENTS BETWEEN ALCORN AND CALNEN
REV. DR. N. ). HILLS
 IN GRAVE CONDITION Famous New York Clergy man Suffers Stroke at
 Church Meeting

New York, Jan. 12.-The Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hills, for 25 years pastor of the Plymouth Congregation al church, where he succeeded Dr. Lyman Abbott, collapsed last night from a cerebral hemorrhage following a meeting of the church council, at the Plymouth institute and early to- day was considered to be in a critical condition.
 Dr. Hillis' private physician and a nerve specialist, in addition to Mrs. Hillis and her daughter. Dorothy, spent the entire night at the famous preachers bedside. He was not re- moved from the institute which was ordered Aclosed to students today.
 A late bulletin issued by the doc tors stated that Dr. Hills condition was slightly improved that he was not paralyzed and that he had not com pletely lost consciousness. He is SC years old.
 Dr. Hills collapsed after a stormy session of the council over plans to strengthen church finances. It was said there were no personal quarrels at the meeting but the situation had developed some stressful moments which contributed to Dr. Hills ill., ness.
 Dr. Hillis' condition was attributed to high blood pressure, which devel- oped last summer while he was visit ing battle fields in France. He under went treatment abroad and was be- lieved 10 have regained his health on his return.
 Dr. Tasker Howard, his physician, said Dr. Hills condition was mot critical" He slept we'll last night. he said. and enjoyed a light breakfast.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
ANSOKZA BUSINESS BLOCK
 GU77ED BY FLAMES EARLY
 TODAY, LOSS ABOUT s40 600
WIFE GAVE LODGE KEY TO POLICE RAIDERS Bristol Mystery Cleared Up and Woman Is Blamed,
 as Usual
Especial to The Herhlfil

Bristol, Jan. 12-The so-called mys- tery of the key to the lodge rooms of the local lodge of Moose, which al- lowed the police access recently to conduct raid on the establishment Is no mystery to the guardians of the law. who received 1t from, a wife of member, who, according to the wife, had been spending too much time there. The woman complained to her husband of his continued ab- sence from his own freside and after receiving no satisfactory answer, in- vestigated. The lodge rooms were blamed and the wife became angered that the lodge rooms should be con- sidered more conxenial. An argu- ment followed and the result was a complaint to the police with the "open sesame" included.
 Nemesis in the person of Detective Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy de- scended upon the Club rooms and a small quantity of intoxicants was found and a few young men were en- gagged in tanning we'll known animal, called kitty" Kitty" and trainers landed at the police station and a lodge official was fined s200 and costs because of the intoxicating beverages and the animal tanners were allowed to go on the payment of small fines. The kitty was declared valuable animal and was confscatod for the police ''zoo."
 Since then fraternal spirit at the lodge rooms has been yelled with suspicion. as for a time the entrance of the police went unexplained be- cause careful search of the roster failed to reveal the names of the off, f1cers as owners of any key. Then the marital troubles Of member were found to be the crux of the situation and now soothing oil is be- ing poured on the troubled waters.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
'BASSETT WANTS ID
 LIVE WITH FAMILY
Former Secretary to Authoress
 Returns Very Abiecdy
WIFE STILL SCORNS HIM
She Returns To Her Place fin Town Library But Thus Far Has Avoided Husband - Lawyer Friend Acts As Intermediary.

Madison, Jan. 12.-Mrs. Ellsworth Bassett. wife of the late business rep resentative at her Florida orange groves of Mrs. Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson, writer, this afternoon re- sumed her part time duties at the town library after being out of town yesterday to record her composure after the upset caused by the return of her husband the night before and his efforts to have an interview with her.
 Mrs. Bassett says that she had re- turned to her mothers home and will resume her normal duties as if the routine had not been disturbed by the incidents in which her husband has figured as chauffeur and manager for Mrs Sanderson. Mrs Bassett, adher- ing to the advice of her counsel, de- clined to comment in any way on her domestic affairs.
 Bassett Explains
 Ellsworth Bassett was in town to- day. having again stayed over night with a friend. Attorney Arthur w. Marsden today said that there was an entire misconception of Bassett's at titude, that the latter had not and did not intend to say to his wife that he would give her fixed time to return to the home he proposed to make for her at his parents unoccupied house. Judge Marsden said there was no ul- timatum to be written or sent and that he, himself, was not counsel for Bassett in the sense that he had been retained. He had merely acted as a friend and advisor he said.
 Judge Marsden said that Bassett had returned to town to live here as he had always done and that he want ed his wife and child to live with him and he would do everything possible to bring that about.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
GUS EDWARDS IS BROKE
Famous Actor and song Writer Files Bankr7Iptcy Petition--Owes sss.0O0 And Has Assets of Only s41,000.

New York, Jan. I2.--Gns Edwards, actor. popular song writer and pro- ducer, today filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy. listing s7s.o0o liabili- ties and s41.Oo0 assets.
 The principal asset named was a breach Of contract claim for s2o,009 against Eddie Bowling. an actor, and the ''sallie, Irene and Mary" corpora ton.
 His creditors, Edwards disclosed, included Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey. s5.ooo for cash loan ed: N. whituark and Sons. music publishers. s7.70o: Julius Zittel. pub fisher Of Zit's Weekly. st5.5oo: Lew Fields. the comedian. s2.00o and the producing managers association s5,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Wind Blows Roof Onto R. R. Tracks, Traffic Is Tied lip

I7itchburg. Mass. Jan. ie.-Trs fic on the East bound tracks Of the Fitch burg division Of the Boston and Maine railroad was blocked several hours today after the high wind had ifted a roof Of lumber shed at North Leo minister and carried it 70 feet to the tracks. The debris sss discovered by q crew CT a Boston bound freight train, which Ras stopped before t ran into the pile.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
PREPARING SHENANDOAH

Lskehurst, \. J.. Jan. Elf wind conditions are favorable. the navy dirigibIe Shenandoah will be taken from it's hangar here late this after noon and fastened 10 the huge mot ring mast where the big ship etiI fen ain for one week. The test of the mast Is being made in connection with the proposed trip of of the Ehenan- dosh to the polar regions.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Explosion of Still Gives Rise to False Report
 That Bomber Had Started Fire One Suspect Arrested
Winsted Also Has Fierce Morning Blaze and Uni versal Bronze Bearing Company Is Wiped Out.
WORCESTER BLOW-UP
 CAUSES HEAVY LOSSES

Ansonia, Jan. 12.-Damages es- tim3ted at s40,0oo were caused by a blaze which was discovered in the Stillson block at the west end of the Maple street bridge, at 4:45 this morn ing owned by John Vartelas The blaze spread to the three story brick building adjoining on the east, also owned by Nartelas and five stores on the ground floor were flooded with water. causing almost total losses. The delicatessen store of Richard Renker, the drug store of Robert Blume, fruit store of A. A. Musante. the shoe backing establishment Of Michael Demetrio and the West Side Meat Market of Jensen and Brady, were damaged. The damage to the stores is practically confined to water.
 Building Loss s20,O00
 The loss to the buildings is estimat- ed at s2e.0oo partly covered by in- surance. The building is the head quarters of the socialist party and ex- plosions gave rise to wild tales of bombs The firemen elected several foreigners who persisted in lingering about the building and Wash Buchon- ski who was found in an adjoining building, acting suspiciously was taken in charge by the police for examina- ton later by Fire Chief shortell.
 still Explosion Expected
 The fire is said to have started in a restaurant over the West Side market. There was an explosion which the po- lice believe WAS caused by a still. A couple of stills were found on the iip- per floors Of the building by the fires men.
 Several of the tenants on the up- per floors had to be taken from their rooms by the iremen by means of scaling ladders. One Russian was SO excited that he fastened his teeth in the hands of his rescuer and Theodore l.. Bristol. Jr. of the Eagle Hose com pany who was helping the man to safety had a stiff battle with him on a window ledge. Another foreigner who left s4oo in his room. found the later with only the edges of the bills burned.
 Three Alarms Sounded
 Three alarms were sent in for the fire which was fin a section covered with wooden buildings. The entire de. partment responded. the firemen keep ng the blaze confined to the upper stories of the structures The recall was sounded at e:s0 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Self Confessed Slayer
 Of Husband Passes Away

Sumter. $. C.. Jan. 12.-Mrs. Eouiss Davis China, charged by a coroner's jury with the murder of her husband, Dr. Archie China. weathly physician and banker, last Sunday. died in q local hospital here of pneumonia. She was said by her physician 10 have ad- mitted shooting her husband in a scuffle after he had picked up re- ' oliver.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Widow of Late Judge of
 Supreme Court Is Dead

Danielson, Jsn. iz.-Mrs. Mary AdelinI shumvsy. eT. widow Of Judge Milton A. sl,umvay. late of the su- preme court of errors died at the Day Kimbsii hospital today following "a surgical opsrstion of two weeks ago. Her husband died on october 7o Mrs shnrnwsy Hps horn in Canterbury. the daughter of Sylvanus M. and Hanna Lucas Woodward and vas married on March q. 1s5s.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Detroit Woman's Gems of
 S1S,000 Value Are Stolen

Detroit. Jan. 12.-Nrs. Flsyius l.. Brooke. widow of Fiavius L. Brooke. former justice of the Michigan su- prems court reported to police today that jeuelrv valued at sis.e00 vas stolen yesterday from her room st a local hotel 4 maid employed at the hotel IS being held for investigation.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
RUTGERS PRESIDENT RESIGNS

New BrunsHtck. N. I., Jan. f2.- The resignation of Dr. W. H. g. De- marest, president Of Rutgers college, has been accepted by the board of trustees. it was announced here to- day. The resignation. which was pre- scented to the board in October. but re- fused at that time. is effective June 90. 1924.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

Portland. Maine, Jan. I2.-Captain Johnston of the schooner Ruth E. Merrill, sunk in Vineyard Sound, tele- phoned her owners here today that the vessel would be total loss. The cargo Of 5000 tons of coal consigned to a dealer in this city was insured, but there was no insurance on the schooner, which was built at a cost of si50,00O.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
TWO BOYS DROWNED

Hudson. Mass. Jan. 1.-Two toys. Michael Giagcrsian and Dominic Cesario were drowned in the Asssbet river today phen the ice gave way beneath them. The bodies were re- covered
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
PRIESTS FIRED UPON
American Catholic Cierg, men Have Narrow Escapc Prom Death At Hands of Chinese Brigands.
By rho Associated Press.

By The Associated Press
 Picking. Jan. ie.--chinese soldiers of the first division fired upon Flayian Mullens, an American, and Arthur Benson at the Passionist mission al supu. Human, and then footed and wrecked the mission school. accord ing to a report from the American consul at changshs. Neither Mullens nor Benson was injured, although bullets passed through the formers clothing.