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New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
NEW EAGLE SCOUT IS l4 YEARS OLD
George E. Curtiss, Jry Now
 Youngest in City

George F, Curtlss, Jr. senior patrol leader of Troop 20, Boy Scouts of America, attained the rank of eagle scout at the court of honor held in the chamber of com- merce rooms last evening and dis placed Eugene Brown of Troop { as New Britain's youngest eagle scout. Scout Curtiss Is l4 years old and has been In the movement for only a year and a half, but his rapid progress has carried him to this, the highest pinnacle in scout ing. within that short time.
 Troop of the First Congrega- tional church again had the most points during the three months period and captured the third leg on the trophy cup offered by the council to the troop making the most progress Another victory in the next quarter will make the cup the permanent possession of Troop {. The standing for the quarter:
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
.ASTOLSK CLAIMS ALIBl
 IN SWINDLING CASE
Insists He Was in Michigan When CobbIer Was Fleeced of
 S4,000 Here.
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 Hartford, Dec 1S.-Arguments by counsel in the case of Tony Astolsh of Detroit, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and with theft as a result of the alleged swipd!ing of s4,000 from Frank Domanski, North street eobbler, on October 5, 1923, were deferred until Saturday morning at 10 o'clock after the taking of evidence In the case was completed yesterday afternoon. Atty Nathan Friedman informed the court that he expected his argument would consume considerable time.
 The states case was rested after Domanski, Detective Sergeant Wil- liam P. McCue, and Matthew Mall nowski had testified. Domanski told the court the details of the con- ndence game Astolsh, with AleXan- der Borowitz. is alleged 10 have used in getting his money. He posi- lively Identified Astolsh as one of the men. Malinowski also identified Astolsh as a man he had seen about the city about the time that Doman- ski was feeced. Detective Sergeant McCue told of the arrest of Astolsh in Detroit and bis eXtradition here.
 The defense submitted affidavits from Detroit people in an effort to establish an alibi showing that As tolsh was in Detroit and Hamtranck, Mich, at the time he was supposed to have been here. These affidavits, with the denial of Astolsh that he was ever here, formed the defense.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
City Items

Arthur Anderson. formerly in the stock department of North & Judd'a has left the employ of that concern.
 Stella Rebekah lodge, No, II. will hold q Christmas social tomorrow evening. Each member wifi bring A gift for the grab bag. Retresh- ments twill be served.
 The Simmons Storage aBttery Co.,. through Roche and Cabelus, has brought acbon for $50 against P. Sage over an alleged unpaid bill of $lS,5n. The writ Is returnable the first Monday on January in the cty court
 Nicholas Drug Of 4S Cherry street, an employe Of the Stanley Works, is being treated for an infected hand. infection having developed from a cut which he received from a piece Of steel several days ago.
 Court Mattabeseett, Foresters of America. will meet this evening to elect officers and hear the report of the bylaws committee on proposed changes In the rules and regulations.
 Albert H, Starkey has left the em- ploy of the North & Judd Mfg. Co. after having been employed there for IS years
 There will be a rehearsal of the senior choir of St, Mary's church this evening at o'clock.
 Everett M. Smith of 5s Maple street will return from Union col lege tomorrow for the Christmas holidays,
 Members Of the Eddy Glover Post, American Legion, will march 10 Walnut Hill park Sunday afternoon where Christmas wreaths will be placed in the court of honor in memory of deceased veterans. There were no sessions of the junior and senion high schools this afternoon, and the teachers met for conferences in the Central junior high school.
 New Britain Council, c. U. A. NJ. will meet this evening.
 Patrick r. Burns has left the ez ploy Of Russell Brothers Co.
 Wilfred Beloin of 34 Dwight street has returned from Georgetown uni versity for the Christmas recess.
 The ladies auxiliary of Eddy Glover post, American Legion, will hold it's monthly meeting this eve ming
 Several candidates will he initiat- ed at the meeting of CIV Britain lodge. B. P. o. E.. this evening.
 The action of Walter Rudnicker against Salvatore SataIna has been withdrawn from city court. Arthup w. Upson represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Mrs, Susan F, Kartney

The funeral of Mrs. Susan F. Hartney was held this morning at 8,30 o'clock from the late home on Fremont street and at o'clock from St. Mary's church, with a solemn high mass. Rev. Francis Egan of Hartford was celebrant, Rev. Francis Keogh, assistant chancellor, of Hart ford. was deacon, Rev. William Botticelli of Waterbury was sub deacon and Rev. Frederick Coholan of Norwich was master of cere- monies. Rev. M, J. Traynor, Rev. Walter A. McCrann, Rev. w. j.. Lyddy and Rev, R. J. Clabby were seated in the sanctuary
 The pail bearers were James Mar tin, Michael Martin. James Martin, Jr.. James shaughnessy, Patrick O'Brlen and James H. Riley. ST Dennis McMahon was flower bearer.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
WANT LAW CHANGED
Supreme Court Justices Anxious to Have Statutes Altered so Calendar Will Not Become Clogged.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Chief Jus tlce Taft and justices Of the supreme court appeared before the house 1u- dietary committee today 10 give their views on d bill that would amend the judicial code and have the effect of preventing cases from unnecessarily clogg!ng the court cal en1ar
 The measure was prepared under direction of a committee Of justices at the suggestion Of the senate lu- dietary committee.
 Chief Justice Taft described the courts jurisdiction as "a trap in which counsel and litigants are caught" This is not, he said, the fault of the court, but results from confusion in the statutes. The bill would define the right 10 apT.ar h'- fore the supreme court, he sal 70i explain how 10 do so,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
WATERBURY MEN
 FINED IN COURT
Special Agents Get Convictions
 in Liquor Gases

Waterbury, Dec. 1S.-Two investi- gators, employed by the states at- torneys office here. were witnesses in liquor cases tried In city court to- day. They gave their names as George BosfOrd and Nick Buick, both of Bridgeport, stating they had been special Investigators for the past two years. They testified in the cases of George Bradley, 433 West Main street, this city, charged with four counts of violation of the liquor law and of Dan O'Leary, 912 West Main street, charged with one count. Bradley was fined $50 and costs on each of the first two counts and S100 and costs on each of the last two counts. with ten days jail sen- tence added on the third count. OLeary was fined $t00 and costs and given a suspended jail sentence of ten days in jail
 Two other men charged with H. quor law violations, through their lcullStlo plCtiutN ullNSs LlOlIiuo McGrath. So5 Baldwin street, was fined sl00 and costs and given a suspended sentence of IS days in jail; John Gladney. West Main street charged with two counts, was fined $10o and costs on each count and given a ten days jail sentence, Anna Geallet 352 South Main street arrested by the vice squad last night, on charges of keeping house of i'll fame and with violation of the liquor law was fined $50 and costs and given a suspended jail sentence of 3o days, the suspension only for oi hours, during which time, she is supposed to leave Waterbury, She was discharged on the liquor law charge.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
.BABULA SENTENCED
 ID TERM IN JAIL
Gets Six Months for Violation Of
 Liquor Laws
fSrecial 10 Tha NeraldN

Hartford, Dec. 1S.--Despite claims of the defense that Joseph Babua had no interest in the store at 23S Broad street or the tenement located in the rear Of the store, Judge l.. P. Waldo Marvin found Babula guilty of violating the liquor laws at the above address and sentenced him 10 six months in jail at this mornings session of tho superior court. Babula was arrested in November when squad of police raided the store and tenement and seized about two quarts of alcohol. When arraigned before Judge William C. Hungerford In police court, Babula was fined $500 and sentenced 10 six months in Jail, the penalty being the highest ever imposed on defendant in the
 local court.
 Eight members Of the local po- lice department testified at yester- day afternoons session of the court as to the reputation of the place and to fact that Babula on several oc- casions had made 1t plain that he was the owner of the store. The po- lice testified that on great many occasions they have observed men going into the store at all hours of the night sober and coming out drunk.
 Judge William r. Mansan and At tOrneV Harry CiNsberg. attorneve for Babu!a, introduced Babula's father and mother as witnesses for the de- fence, Mrs, 1abula testifying that she was a joint owner of the store with her husband, and that the tenement In which they lived was her property. She told the court that the alcohol seized by the police in the pantry of the tenement be- longed 10 her and was used for rub hing purposes on a doctors prescrip- ton
 The defendant vas the only wit ness called at this mornings session and he denied that he owned the store or had anything to do with running if. After the court an- torney WGac'kt-sc nouncad the decision of guilty, As eiS'ant States Attorney Rhinehart' Gideon Informed the court of Ra- hua's previous record, showing mat he had been convicted of the same oftense on q. previous occasion.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
POPE IS VIGOROUS IN
 RIPPING SOVIET GOVT.
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poured out n labor anl sacrifice of fife there by the bishops, 1.sS:onar- les and natives in past times and even in recen, days.
 The al!ocution a.so dealt with the fourth meeting of the assoc.ation of g.. Cyril ani S Ne'ho jus, ce.s5rat- ei la,,. year a' Welehra]. Austria, JmtHs at the union Of al fAa N~icn- tIl people Ietschoi from the Cath oio rH0ncl.
 Daaaag a t&a c.oso wt.h ever's in Eomr 'ae p,-'.tt ".a.t..4 l ,s- paojaHy 'ha '.",.er ot tao h0lv ot Pope To NH ,.9m ST. pta-t 10 the ChUrl1 c St. John tn l.atrran o1 tta ot.4s,1a If 'c' t5'h c,3t'u- ary 0. .-< 5cinat.aa q: the great .t~.'.-l .>. n7nth. amrlst "a~'-s- ..'a ro..,. q. t.7 snr.>'rl, ,5ttl'' S.r' cr1o'se .a.~'t1a .r.-s w~ro eX- rec'e -Aowav.r, tho a"ocu:!on added, rom he oa.obra'iao ot the year ot ru- '-", witch it Is a~nrrnet. I will re 'e}trJovj.aar.y prontaWe to the Sou.n a. tne .4r l'H1
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Stanley Works Night at
 !. M. (. 4. Bible Class

The Stanley Works will send a large delegation with its own special music 10 the Y. NJ, (, A. Bible class tonight Rev. Samuel Fiske will continue his talks based on the book Of Ruth, but the theme of his talk taLs evening will be Capital and Labor" The meeting will be the last before the holiday season vaca- ton The next meeting will he held January s, with Rev. c. H, Schneck as the speaker.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, Dec. 1S,-Foreign ex- changes firm. Quotations in cents Great Britain. demand 47h. cables 40 1.4. 60 day bills on banks 467 l-4. France. demand S.SS 1-o, ca bles 5.36; Italy. demand 4,26 1-2, cables 4.27; Belgium, demand 49S 1-2. cables 494; Germany, demand ?3.S1; Holland. demand, 4o29; Nor way, demand IS.10; Sweden, demand 1895: Denmark, demand 1767; Switzerland, demand, 19.Ss; Spain, demand 1898: Greece, demand I.s?; Poland, demand 19 I-4: Czecho-slo- vakia, demand 3.O2 1-4; Jugoslsvia, demand 149 1-2; Austria, demand .001E Rumania, demand .5l; Ar gentina. demand 3S75; Brazil. de- mand 1i4S; Tokio, demand 3s Ia; Montreal 99 3-s.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
HOORAY FOR CHRISMUS
 SLOGAN AT BOYS CLUB
Big SA0"o Eats Bags of Nuts and
 Candy Scheduled For Next Tuesday Evening

Special entertainment has been secured for the Christmas party at tho Boys club Tuesday evening. De- cember 25, and the ladies' auxiliary Eddy-Glover Post, American Legion will help to make the event memor- able fin the minds of the youngsters who attend. Superintendent Dwight Skinner has booked two vaudeville skits. William Ziegler. local registrar Of voters, will Juggle batons, axes. and other articles, while the team Of Willis and Spencer will provide comedy and singing. Spencer Is a former local man who has been in vaudeville for some time. F. F.. Ogren. past commander of Eddy Glover post. will speak to the boys on "The Spirit Of Christmas" The club orchestra will play.
 The Young Women's association Of the First Congregational church has made 150 bags and the ladies' auxiliary of the club is making twice that many and these will be filled by the auxiliary with nuts and candy. The American Legion will contribute apples and oranges to be distributed to the boys and has also furnished the Christmas tree. which will be erected in the gymnasium. The income provided by the will of Mrs. Elise Traut has been used in kpreparing for thls party as protd- ed.
 The boys In the local junior achievement clubs will take part in the festivities along with the mem- bers of the club.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
WALL ST. REPORTS

New York, Dec. IS; Wall Street Opening,-stock prices continued to sweep forward at the opening of to- days market under the leadership Of the gilt-edgei railroad shares. Heavy buying Of New York Central, l.ackawanna, Union Pacific and Reading carried these issues up to 1 F points, the latter two reaching the years highest levels. Low priced stocks sfsb were in demand, New Haven moving up to 32a. On an initial turnover Of 1000 shares, American Can jumped z points,
 Persistent reports that New York Central and Penn, railroads were engaged in fight for control of LehtEh Valley lifted the price of the latter 2 points Buying orders continued 10 pour in for other eastern rall shar's, sending New Haven to a new 1924 top above S4. Spectacular advances took place in some of inc high priced mail order and chain store issues, based on special developments and the cx- pansion In holiday trade. Krcsge mounted lS points 10 new high at 450 while Sears Roebuck jumped 5 l-4 10 q 1924 peak at 150 follow ing the announcement that the com- pany was expanding into the retail stores field. Bullish demonstrations were renewed in various popular issues. General Electric scared 5H points to the years best price and American Can and Iron Products moved up points each.
 l;S0-Selling orders turned the course Of the market temporarily after midday Baltimore and Ohio, Lehish Valley Chicago Northwes- orn Brooklyn Union Gas, Am. Wool en and WooIworth going to , points under yesterdays final figure.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
JUDGMENT FOR s55O,

Judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of S5S0 and costs has been rendered by Judge William (. Hun serford in the case of James Parisi against F. E. Buchardt, which was tried in city court today, The ac- ton was a result of an automobile accident at the corner of Cherry and Whiting streets last April. Hunger. ford and saxe represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

The following tests were passed last evening:
 Tenderfoot: Milton Miller, of Troop 9.
 Second class: Allen Norton, Troop 2; William Judd, Troop 9; Harold Backus. Troop 3; Arthur Bell. Troop IA; Richard Hovhanesian. Troop 4; Wallace Davis. Troop 1; John Alice, Troop 20: Paul stahl, Troop 20.
 First class: Warren Brainerd. Troop 8; Carl Ramsay, Troop 20.
 Merit badges: Bliss E. Clark, Troop 1, radio; Winthrop Warren. Troop f. bird study. art, safety first; Joseph szabo. Troop 4, carpentry. firemanship Kenneth Frost, Troop 9, signalling; Leslie Coates, Troop g., personal health, public health, elec- tricity; Henry V. Pelton, Troop 2, public health; Warren Brainerd, Troop 3, fremanship; George Cur tiss, Jr., Troop 20. bird study, ma- chinery, safety first, art.
 Eagle scout: George Curtiss, Jr., Troop 20,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
"Dr. Clark" Gets a New
 Typewriter Gratis

Representing himself as a "Dr. w. J, Clark" of Berlin. a man ap- pearc1 at the New Britain Type writer company yesterday and se- cured typewriteT Investigating today officials of the company learn cd that there was no such person living in Berlin The police were notified and are investigating the case.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
City Advertisement

Notice is hereby given that 3 hasglag Will be held before the Road of Public Works, City of New Butain, in Room 206. City Hal at 7.So o'clock P. NJ, Tuesday evening. December 23d, 1924, on the proposed taking Of land for the extension of Pleasant St, from East $, 70 A proposed north and south street. and for the establishment Of Street, Grade and Building lines thereon.
 Al interested persons are re- qr sted to be present at said hear ing. # they see cause. and be heard in relation fo the same.
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
 Geo, H, Johnson, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 express our most heartfelt thanks to kind neighhors and friends for their sympathy and assistance at the time of the death Of our beloved wife and mother,
 We are particularly grateful to the Hart &.. Cooley employees, Hart X Cooley's Forcmen's Club aud tha Eagles lodge.
 John Frigo, Mir. and Mrs Andrew Frigo, MT. and Mrs. David Nanchr'- to. Mr. and Mrs, Frand ONNor, Mir and Mrs. Charles McMurray, Nr. and Mrs, James Tonene.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Leaves All to Widow
 And None to Children

The will of Rudolph A. Meyen, filed today in probate court; directs the payment of his entire estate to his widow. and orders that nothing he given his seven children~who are Clara, Emma, Charlotte. Ida. Marga- reta and Erena Meyen. and Lillian Meyen Feore. The will Nas drawn October 3, 1908
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mir. and Mrs. John ". Riley of IF Camp street announce the engage ment of their daughter. Esther, to George ]. Olcott, son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles H. Ocott Of Arch street Miss Riley is teacher in thc local schools, Mir Olcott Is an engineer in the district office Of the Southern New England Telephone Co. al Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
DUKE AS CHAIRMAN

New YorL, Dec. 1S,-JJames B. Duke, tobacco and power magnate, who recently established $40,00o,- 900 endowment for educational pur- poses, has been elected chairman Of the trustees who will administer the fund, 1t was announced today.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Dogs in Picking

Pehlng. - TAe barking of hot dogs' on sszzhng griddIes is being heard Tn the streets of Picking. American wiener sandwiches are becoming pcpular throughout China - both among white residents and the native Chinese. One Chinese merchant is said 10 have become moderately wealthy by introducing this food into the country.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Wincenty OSacowicz.

The funeral of WinCenty Osacow- tcz was held this morning at 7:15 from the late home, 59 Broad street and at 7:30 from the Sacred Heart church. A solemn high mass was sung by Rev. Vincent Tanaski who also escorted the body to the grave in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
COL. HULL NOMINATED
Is Named By President to 2e Judge l Ad,ccat" ot Army for Period of
 Four Years.
Four Years.

Washington, Dec I;-CcLa-s, John Adley Hull was r5ntra'ed ay President CooH5Ee 'oiay r9 b. tuacs advocate F+-4ga. of t's 1~my with rank of mslo~ Eerora. 5o~ d psuol Of tour years la''ne from tas, November H. H. vi' g4ccaea Major General Ee'He. who has been retired,
 Other army p.omo-tons ~-1t to the senate included the following hriEadirr generals to b. major gen. erals. William Eu'hvcn smith, William Wclgel, Douglas McArthur, William IL Johnston and Charles
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

Manchester, England. - Richard RagE refuses 10 accept his Roman calendar. He has devised his own The days on his calendar are only 1o hours long his weeks lu days long, and his months n weeks long IIc says he does not ohsfr'e the Sa bbsth.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Mrs. Charlotta Olivia Hanson

The funeral of Mrs. Charlotta Olivia Hanson will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:So from the late home, SC Columhia street. and at ? o'clock from the First Lutheran church. Row pr. A, A. Ahiqutst will officiate. Intcrment will he in Fairview cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Dfaihs
Daniel RonnoN

Daniel Ronney, aged 74, died al his home on Oak street, Southington, Tuesday night He Is survived by two sons, James J. of Beaver street, this city and T. J. Bonney of South ington. The funeral will be held Friday at o'clock from St. Thomas church. Burial will be in St, Thomas cemeterv, SouthinEton.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
flames MansMOrth

The funeral of James Nsnsworth will be held tomorrow morning at q:S0 from J. M. Curtin & Co.'S fu- neral rooms and ct n o'clock from St. Mary's church, Burial will be in the St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
flames ' Sullivan

The funeral Of James J. Sullivan will be held tomorrow morning at s:3o from the home Of Mrs, Patrick Delaney, l64 Hartford avenue. and at 9 o'clock from St, Marys church, Irterment will be in St. Mary's cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Henry Martin.

CoIohels 10 lie brigadier generals were named as follows: Leroy EI- tinge, Campbell King, Edgar T. Col lins, Thomas Q, Donaldson, Ewing E. Booth William W Harts. George s. simonds and Alfred W. J. Bjorn- stad,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Mrs Loren n. Penfeld

The funeral Of Mrs. Loren D. Pen field was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the late home, 659 Stanley street. Rev. William Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated and interment was in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Mrs, PetroneUa G. Anderson

The funeral Of Mrs, Petronella c. Anderson was held this afternoon at l:30 from the late home on Vega street and at o'clock from the First Lutheran church. Rev, nr. A, A. Ahlquist officiated and burial was In Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
DAWES A TRUSTEE

Washington, Dec. IS.-Charles c. Dawes, vice-president-elect, was elected today q member Of the board of trustees of the National Geo graphic society.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
CLEARINGs AND BALANCES.

New York -- Exchanges i.1l5.- t0a.nGQ: balances l40 p"o or6,
 Bosfon - Exchanges. 7f o0a dog, balances, ca.noo.ooo.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

Fortified by the increased author ity granted to them in recent months. stock exchange officials, while unable to prevent the mani- rulation of special stocks by specu- lative cliques. are reported to be closely watching the trading in those issues, which recently have been sub iect to violent fluctuations, in order to prevent a corner. such as was en- gineered in the Stutz and Piggly Wiggly issues, or drastic collapse, which usually follows excessive speculation in stocks whose intrinsic worth has been greatly over-esti- mated.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

[ $. TREASURY STATEMENT. [. z treasury balance, S!7I4Q6 oP.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

Nearly seven weeks Of steadily rs. ing prices during which both the railroad and industrial averages have been lifted about II points without break Of any consequence have caused conservative brokers to sound T note of warning against excessive speculation. While many brokers believe that the peak of the bull movement has not yet been reached, several recent market letters have expressed the opinion that the mark ct is fin technical position where a decline might be in order, and that 1t is likely to come with startling swiftness.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
WaN Street Briefs

The higher price prevailing for copper Is said to have added con- siderably to the earnings of the Kennecott Copper corporation In the current half year, officials have stated that every one cent advance ih the price of the metal adds 8 q share annually to the company's earnings Copper is now selling at l45 cents a pound compared with about l3 cents in the first half Of the year.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

The report of the Pittsburgh Utill- ties corporation 10 the New York stick exchange for the Il months of 1924 shows net income Of sl.253, ,o53 and surplus of $llS,653 after pre- fcrred and common dividends.