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New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
BRISTOL BRASS HEAD HITS BACK AT BARNES IN LETTER
 SENT OUT TO STOCKHOLDERS
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC FAILS TO MAKE GAIN Police Stationed at Two Homes to Enforce
 Quarantine


 The cases of smallpox reported so far to the health department are not of so serious a type as would in them selves be likely to cause death, and had it not been for complications there probably would have been no fatalities, Dr. Richard w. Pullen, superintendent of the health depart ment, said this morning in discussing the smallpox situation and the two deaths that have occurred thus far
 There are now five cases over which the department is keeping close watch and maintaining strict quaran- tine and in none of these cases are there any complications yet, the health superintendent reports.
 Discussing the cases of Mrs. Elliot K. Burr and Mrs. Basil A. Riley, two sisters who died this week after being under treatment for smallpox for sev- eral days, Dr. Pulen said that in both cases there were complications. The complications were of such a nature that, aggravated by an attack of ty- phoid fever, measles, or any one of several other diseases not considered as severe as smallpox. death would probably have resulted, Dr. Pulen says.
 The first case reported during the present mild epidemic was that of a four year old boy and his diagnosis showed the most severe case of small pox. There were no complications, however. and he is now recovering. His father, mother and sister were re- ported as smallpox sufferers shortly after his case came to the attention of the authorities and they, too, are now on the road to recovery. Mrs. Burr's son is recovering as there have been no complications, the records of the health department indicate.
 X strict quarantine has been placed on the houses at IF Fairview street and Al Pleasant street, two police of- tlcers being stationed at the houses 10 prevent anyone from leaving or enter ing tho house. I'll. action was taken as a result of conference between Dr. Pullen and Mayor A. M Taonessa. during which the question of empl. .- irr ibe police in this capacity Nss discussed. People living m the neigI- horhood of thnso houses have been complaining Co the police and health authorities
 Chief of Police William C. Hart was requested by the health board 10 sta ton police at the houses and the po- lice quarantine went into effect at 9 o'clock last night. Tho only persons who VIII be allowed Co enter the houses are inc physician who is treat ing the cases and boy who will be permitted to hiring supplies to the families
 A double funeral service was held at Fairview ceemtcry yesterday for Mrs. Elliott K. Burr and Mrs. Basil A. Riley. As soon as other members of the family are released from quar- antine, services in which they can par ticipate will be held at the cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
TO DROP
 STRAWN AS COUNSEL
Possibility Also That He Will Withdraw Name of
 Ex-SenatOr POmerene

Washington, Feb. i3.-President Coolidge apparently is preparing to withdraw from the senate the nomi- nation Of silas Il. Strawn Of Illinois us special government counsel in the oil lease cases.
 It Is possible that the name of Att lee Pomerne, .Mr. Strawn's colleague, also will be withdrawn.
 James k. Garfield Of Ohio. who was secretary of the interior under Roosevelt, may he chosen Ia place oi Mir. Stfawn.
 Opposition has developea to both of the men who had been selected by the president. Senators have dee clared that at least one of the law .yers should be Il man trained in liti- gation over land leasing laws. MT. Garfield. who was called to the White House today by Mir. Coolidge, is re- garded by the presidents advisers as having the qualifications desired.
 The president does not desire to subject Mir. Strawn and Mir. Pom creme 10 embarrassment through fail- ure of senate confirmation. He has considered the possibility of appoint ing them special assistant attorneys general, for which no senate confir- nation would be necessary. but has decided not to do so.
 The president is convinced that the country, desiring a full and impar- tial investigation and prosecution of the oil cases, would not be sati-/ d to have the inquiry and legal pro- ccedings conducted solely by those connected with the department of justice.
 Chairman Lenroot of the oil com- mittoe is understood to have informed Mir. Coolidge immediately after he returned from New York this morn- ihg that there was slight possibility Of the confirmation of Mir. Strawn and some doubt also was expressed Mir. Pomerene would be ap- proved.
 Mir. Garfield. who has been serv- ing on the department Of interiors commission to determine policy with respect to reclamation, said after his conference with the presi- dent that any information regarding his visit would have to come from the president.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
CRAFT IN SALE OF MARION PAPER? BANKER VANDERBILT FIRES VERBAL
 BROADSIDE INTO ADMINISTRATION
Says Some On Investigating Committee Are Not Fit to Serve-Declares Fall Was Excused Because Testl- mony Might Blacken Other Politicians.

Ossining, N. Y., Feb. 1S.-In the course of a scathing arraignment of public officials, past and present. de- livered by Frank A. Vanderlip, finan- cier and former president of the Ma tional City bank, in a Rotary club ad- dress last night, the banker criticized the recent sale of "a certain Marion newspaper"
 "A certain Marion newspaper sold for s550,000 when it was well known to everyone that it was not worth half that sum-" he said. N
 Two young men of no financial standing purchased it. Everybody in Washington, including the newspaper correspondents, knows this. but no one wants to look under the edge of a shroud.
 Whose Money Was IL?
 Where did the money come from? Where did it go? These are matters of public interest The last administra- tion stand challenged. We cannot wait for congress or the courts, especially when we remember that Mir. Daugh- erty is attorney general"
 lnen Lne Ddnker NHIrleu lilLo lue Teapot Dome scandal. He attacked Senator Walsh's associates on the senate investigating committee, say ing several of them were undesirable investigators of any moral question.
 Slaps McAdoo Also.
 McAdoo testified" he went on, that he was only acting as reputable at- torney for a reputable client in the oil matter, but, like any boy with stolen jam, he dropped that client immediately after the client had tes- tified before the investigating commit tee"
 Afraid of Disclosures.
 Later he said: "The senate did not go further in investigating Secretary Fall because Fall was ready to peach and what he would have said would have gone into high places. They didn't dare."
 There were other national scandals
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
BALANCE OF SIO0,0OO
 IN CITY'S TREASURY
Jumps From SiG,O0O at Eid
 of Fiscal Year 1922-l923

The fiscal year of 1e23-lssi will be concluded with balance of more than sl0o,000 in the city treasury, this amount being s9o,ooo more than the balance on hand at the close of business last fiscal year. Mayor A. M. Paonessa said this afternoon.
 This large balance is made possible by tho excess of income over estimat- ed income during the fiscal year, and the favorable payments of taxes dur ing the year.
 The estimated income for the year was s205,o00, which together with the excess will make total of s305,000. Estimated expenditures for next year arc s2,362.1O5. minus the balance and income. leaving d net of s2.037,000. Calculated on a grand list of ssS,500,0 900. 22 mill tax will be sufficient to run the city, Mayor Paonessa explains.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
Rockwell Accuses Hart ford Stock Broker of Trying to Hamper Standing of Manufac- turing Company
Claims Latter Tried to Get Control and Says He Passed the Buck Gray Inexperienced.
lSnecial to The Herald)

Bristol, Feb. 13 - Explanation of the affairs of the Bristol Brass cor poration and of the interest" of Roy T. II. Barnes, Hartford stock brok- CT, in the concern is presented in q letter to the stockholders sent out to- day by President Albert F. Rockwell Of the company. He tells in the let ter of tho difficulties of the company during a. slump in industrial condi- tions and accuses MT. Barnes of in terfering to the detriment of the firms standing. The letter follows:
 "on December 10, 1923. acting in my official capacity I mailed a cir- cular letter to both the preferred and common stockholders, giving figures and making deductions tending to show the recovery of your company
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
waterbur, Appeals

Waterbury. Feb. i5.-corp0ration Counsel Charles E. Hart. representing the city Of Waterbury. has petitioned the public utilities commission 10 find that the increased trolley fare Of the Connecticut Co. which went into effect February 10th is unreasonable. The petition prays that the public utilities commission prescribe q just and req sonabEe maximum rste. and charge tc be hereafter made by the Connecti- cut co. and that the commission rescind it's order fixing the maximum rate of fare at 1s cents
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
DENVER MAN PROMISES MORE SURPRISES M TEAPOT INQUIRY;
 COOLIDGE MAYHA HE TOACT
Stack Says He Knew Sinclair Was Going
 To Get Teapot Plot

Washington, Feb. l3.-Leo J. Stack, Denver oil man, testi- fled today before the senate oil committee that Pioneer Oil Co. officials had told him confiden- tialiy week before Teapot Dome was leased that Harry r. Sinclair was to get the lease.
 President Coolidge's New York speech in which he re- ferred to the oil disclosures. led Senator McKellar, democrat. Tennessee, to make renewed demand in the senate for im- mediate court action. The sena- tor said Mir. Coolidge's promise of prosecutions would be ap- proved by everyone, and then added:
 Everybody knows that Do- heny and Sinclair bribed Fall. and that Fall accepted the bribes and yet no indictment been found against any of ut Ssat. Why the delay? r., 'e LiE attorney should Conn. mnle ns, hssryone rrasa5 ton knows ,ns
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
St. Louis Police Captains
 Must 'CIean-Up' or Get Out

St. Louis. Feb. l3.-Fourtecn St. Louis police captains have been placed on probation for 90 days with orders to clean up their respective districts or prepare 10 be replaced. The drive against criminals and their associates will be continued indefi- nitelv. according 10 an announcement by Colonel Philip H. Brockman. presi- dent of the police board.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
One Dead, Three Are Badly
 Burned in New York Fire

Ne@ York, Feb. ls.-One man was killed and two women and man badly burned in a fire in two-story Brooklyn dwelling today. Charles Rinetz. n. living on the ground floor. dragged himself through a rear win dow into an areaway but was found dead there as result uf burns. shock and exposure. His wife. Bertha. and granddaughter. Ethel Littieman. ta. were burned about the body while being rescued by policeman Peter Rennick. q boarder on the top floor also was burned about the body.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

even more fragrant than Teapot Dome, he added. declaring the veterans bureau has spent over s900,000,0 900 belonging to the wounded veterans" and that the shipping board had spent millions in the previous admin istration. which. if not dishonest, was incredibly stupid" He called up-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

on President Coolidge to demand the resignation of Secretary Denby and every other official besmlrched in the public mind"
 Demands the Truth.
 "All of these things are floating in the scum of Washington" he said. "What is the truth? We are entitled to know. It will demand courage in high places to find out. The president has got 10 say something. Silence will not answer. He must say something to make us continue to believe in his great integrity and moral courage, which we all think he has"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
Hartford Seeking Injunction to
 Halt Increase in .ous" Fares
DIES IN HER OSRD YEAR
Adelia Ll,ira Kent, Widow Of
 Kent Passes Away al Her Home. gi lsllis Street.

Adelia Elyira Kent. widow of Ralph Kent. died today al her home. 94 Ellis street. She was born in Berlin and had she lived until March 3. would have been S3 years old. She was q member ot the Methodist church. Daughters Of R.bckah and Daughters of Liberty She is sur yived by one daughter. Mrs. W. l.. Meeher ot Hartford and tWo grand sons. Howard <. Mceker of Hartford and Guy E. Bennett Of this city. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon al o'clock. Rev. John l.. Davis officiating. Burial wiiI bc in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
Gangster and Mail Robber
 Suspect Is Found Slain

St. Louis. Feb. 13.-The body of Edward Hnehan. 1s years old. re puted member Of the "Egan" gang. and mail robbery suspect vas found carly this morning. lying in a gutter in the northwestern part of the city The body had been riddied with bui- lets
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
SUSPICIOUS FIRE

Fairfield Conn. Feb. 13.-siate po- lice are investigating the origin of a fire which oariy today destroyed The grocer stofr of r. II. Whitman in the kings Highway district with a loss es- at ss.gpg. The building was owned by Henry Spaner of Bridge port
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
SolIETs RECOGNIZED

B. The Associatsd Press.
 Moscow. Feb 1J.-NOrWag mas giv- en the Russian soriet government rec ognition dc jure. the foreign office was informed today in telegram receiv- ed from Madame Alexandra Kollan- tay. soviet representative in Norway.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
BUY CHURCH PARSONAGE
l.. M. Barnes and James Lincoln Pur-
 chase Property Of south Congrcga-

L. Nj. Barnes and James Lincoln today purchased the South church parsonage property on Washington street from the South church congre- gation. The property was formerly a part of the Erwin estate.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
ADVANCE PRICE.

Okmulgee, Okla. Feb. l3.--Thr Waite Phillips company has posted q an advance of five to % cents q bar rel in the price Of Mid Continent crude oil, effective today.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
GARTER DISGUSTED,
 STOPS EXCAVATIONS
Claims DiscOurtesy of Egyptian
 Govt. Makes Work Impossible
REPORTER SEES CASKET
Associated Press Correspondent De- scribes It as WOnderful-Tut's Efigy Makes Ancient Ruler Ap- pear as an Older Man.

By The Associated Press.
 Luxor, Egypt, Feb. 13.-Owing to what he characterized as the dis courtesy of the Egyptian public works department, Howard Carter, head of the excavation work. closed Tutankhamen's tomb today and aban- doned operations. It is understood the crisis was precipitated by the re- fusal of the Egyptian government to permit the wives of the excavators to visit the tomb this morning.
 Caiter's Statement
 The following notice was posted in the hall of the Winter Palace hotel
 ''Luxor, Feb. 13.-Owing to the im- possible restrictions and dscour- tesies on the part of the public works department and it's antiquity section. all my collaborators. in protest, have refused to work any further upon the scientific investigation of the discov- cry of the tomb of Tutankhamen. I am therefore obliged to make known to the public that immediately after the press view of the tomb between 10 o'clock and noon She tomb will be closed and no further work will be carried out.
 (Signed)
 HOWARD CARTIER"
 Describes Wonders
 The correspondent of the Associated Press was the first newspaperman ad- mitted today to view the gorgeous mummy case of Tutankhamen, which was disclosed yesterday by the raising of the massive lid of the sarcophagus.
 At the first view of this wonderful Bizarre. golden coffin with the face, shoulders. breast and arms of the Pharaih standing out in boldest relief on the metal. one realized that this discovery was indeed an event in the annals of Egyptology.
 Nothing has ever been found in Egypt before resembling this colossus of gold with its strangely natural, addly captivating face. and supreme dignity of line. The only parallel one can call to mind is the great stone effigy carved on the lid of the sarcophagus of Merenptah, the re. puted Pharaih of the Exodus.
 IL now seems clear tha. tho effigy 9t Merenpta, whose sarcops gue lies ssr his iDi1D, Il scant huS.rnd yardf from that of Tutankhamen, and hitherto regarded as unique in Egypt, merely represents in stone the habi- tual form of the mummy case of Egypt's kings.
 Sheets of Gold.
 The sight of the sheets Of gold gleaming on the mummycase of Tut ankhamen tells its own tale of the reward that awaited the enterprise of the ancient tomb robbers and readily explains why, of all the sepul- chres of Egypt's old rulers. only Tut ankhamens has come down to us in- violate.
 When the correspondent entered the tomb he found d sheet of glass laid across the open sarcophagus be- meath the cracked granite lid which hung from ifs tackle some three feet above. The first sight of the dead kings effigy was overwhelming. It might have been huge golden idol. An incredibly bizarre effect was lent by the solid. folded headdress. the long curved golden beard, the thick ness Of n ships cable, and the gi-
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
DAUGHERTY DENIES
 IMMUNITY PLEDGES
Replies l0 RumorS Concerning
 War Fraud Settlements
HIS DENIAL IS SWEEPING
uis statement Comes As Result of scnatc Resolution Rcmarlsing Fail prc of Prosecution in Several War; Time Gases.

Washington, Feb. 13. --= Attorney General Daugherty denied in a com munication sent today 10 the senate that the department Of justice had made any settlement in war contract cases hy which immunity from crinn- inal prosecution was promised pro- yidcd the civil liability was met.
 Many cases had been settled with out criminal prosecution. the attor- ncy general said. but these involved iu the main over payments by the government through mistake of law or facts and other contentious which would not warrant criminal prose- cuiion.
 Sweeping Denial
 "In the settlement of civil liability, in the matters and cases referred to- Attorney General Daughcrty wrote. there has never been in any instance or case any agreement what ever. direct or indirect, immediate or remote. expressed or infcrential. by the department of justice not to prosecute for any criminal liability where there was such liability"
 Attorney General Daughertys com munication was sent in response 10 q resolution introduced by Senator Nor ris. republican Nebraska, and adopt cd by the senate a week ago. It fol- lows;
 Text of Resolution
 "In the prosecution Of no person, partnership or corporation, charged with defrauding the government in any war contract wherein both d criminal and civil liability was either alleged or claimed. has the depart mcnt Of justice made settlement of the civil liability without prosecuting the same defendants for criminal liability where criminal liability ex- isted or was developed.
 Many eases growing ont of war contracts have been settled and no criminal prosecutions brought there- in. because said cases in the main. in, oived oyer-payments by the goy- ernment through mistake Of law or facts. misconstruction or illegality Of contract, refusal of contractors 10 refund and many other like conten- tions which would in many instances amount in iaw to constructive fraud. but would not constitute q criminal offeusc or warrant a criminal prose- cutiOH.
 No Prosecution
 "In the settlement of civil liability. tn the matters and eases above re- ferreJ to. there has never been in ary instance or cass any agret rueut whatever. direct or indirect immedi- | ate or remote. expressed or infereH- iial. By the department Of justice not 1 io prosecute for any criminal liability where there was such liability.
 a'On tho contrary in each instance [ in negotiations for settlement Of civil l liabilities. the defendants were warned I that no settlement of any possible f criminal liability was involved or contemplated by such a civil settle menf and that any statements they [ might make in the negotiations reiat- !, ing fo such civil setflemeuts were not \ privileged and could and would br used against fhe defendants in the l event crimina liability should de- teiop in such cases
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Feb. I3.-FoFtzast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair and continued cold to- night; Thursday iBcreasing cloudiness and warmer. prob ably followed by szfoW.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
VANDERBILT WILL BE SUMMONED TO PROBE To Be Asked to Explain Speech-Purchasers of
 Star Deny Charges

Washington, Feb. i3.-F'rank E. Vanderlir, New York financier. will be summoned before the senate oil committed for examination on the basis of statements made in his ad- dress last night at ossining, N. Y.
 The references about which hc will be particularly questioned were those relating to the sale "of certain Marion newspaper.
 "I think it is inevitable that Mir. Nanderlip will be called" said Sem ator Walsh, Democrat, Montana. af. ter reading an account of Mir. Van derlip's address. Other members of the committee expressed similar view.
 "Mr Nanderlip has given clrcula- ton to the story about the Marion Star" Senator Walsh said. He has charged that the committee declined to hear Mir Fall further because he was ready to peach and to lead to acts Of high officials which the com mittee did not dare go into"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

By fine Assoeiated Press.
 New York, Feb. 1s.-Frank A. Van. derlip said today in discussing his speech at Ossining last night. that he had no proof of the rumors that were current for months regarding the Marion Star.
 My purpose in bringing it to rub- lie notice" he said. 'is 10 encourage an Investigation of gossip concerning A dead president. gossip which is out rageous, if untrue.
 'I have profound faith in tho hon. esty and courage of President Cool- idge and his ability to clean a very dirty house. We should give him our sympathy and patience and not criti- cize him yet. He probably felt that he came to his office by an accident of death and that be should continue the cabinet and policy 10 which he fell heir
 The committes failed to cal FaI 70 testify not becauss they were afraid he would not talk but because they were afraid he would talk too much. don't think Senator Walsh was a party to this and do not in- clUdc him in my statement that sev- eral of his assistants were undesir- able investigators of any moral aues- ton. think he is extremely acute and almost fsnatically highminded." !"
 Nanderlip. when informed today that he would be summoned before the senate oil committee said.
 I'll be glad 10 tell what I know about the circumstances surrouudiue the sale of the late President Hard irg's newspaper"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

Cleveland, Feb. t3.--Louis H. Brush of Salem. O.. who with R. D. Moore. purchased the Marion. O., Star from President Warren c. Hard ing, when shown the statement of Frank A. Nanderlip entered a flat de- nial that there was anything irregular in the purchase of the paper.
 Mir. Moore and myself furnished all the money to buy tho Star outside of the sale of the preferred stock. p Mir. Brush said. "Ail the common stock of the Star is owned absolutely by Mir. Moore and myself"
 MT. Brush said he would issue A formal statement tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

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Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-15
COOPER'S LANDING IS
 MECCA FOR HUNTERS

Mrs Frank Towle and baby gil ar rived in town yesterday from Coop CTS Landing on Kenai river, and re ports the progressive little settle ment in a flourishing condition. MT. and Mrs. Towle are building two story nine-room house, which will be commodious structure, with mo- dern conveniences. She reports many hunters in the vicinity, including MT. and Mrs. J. H. Flickenger and Mil ton Noll, the Dwyer boys, MT. Novak and several others. MT. and Mrs. Flickenger are quartered in the Tom Towles cabin. A number of Anchor age hunters have also bagged their moose around Kenai.
 Mrs. Towle announces that a new postoffice has been established in Harry Browns place, which will be called Ridiford. Mrs. Brown will be postmistress.
 The weather was eight above when Mrs. Towle left for Seward, and much nice weather has been experienced this fall. She will return next Thurs day.