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New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
AN1I-B0NUS LEAGUE IS
 EXPRESSING ITS VIEWS
Has Conference Today With President Measure May Get To Him
 By Monday

Washington. May 3.-while lac
 bonus bill was passing through vari- ous mechanical processes today at the capitol. preparatory 10 it's transmits sIon to the White House. President
 Coolidge had an engagement with a
 delegation which came here to express the opposition Of the ex-serxicc mems arti-bonns league.
 Whether the bonus bill would reach the president before Monday YVES not certain. Final congressional action vas taken on f yesterday with adop- ton by the house of fhe conference report. but the processes Of expressing and signatures by the presiding offi- rers Of the senate and house acre let until today. In any event t will not come before Afr. T3niidEe for action until late next Nrek. as it will lie sent Co The treasury depatfm and prob ably to the veterans bureau for ad- vice upon f,eing received st the White House.
 The bonus league delegation. hesded hy EHoslton Durham. natioH- zi president Of ire organization. had rrenared for the president a brief setting forth detailed arguments against ths bill passed by congress.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
MEN'S FASHION SHOW
Special Demonstration of Clothes Will Be Part of Entertainment for Democratic delegates in New York.

New York, May 5.--A fashion show, exhibiting the latest sartorial erea- tions for men and women, will be conducted at New York theater be- fore the national democratic conven- ton begins it's sessions which will be enlirened by Il keynote song now be- ing written by Irving Berlin.
 Miss Elizabeth Marbnry, member of the national committee and chairman of committee 10 make arrangements for caring for women visitors, told of the fashion show and jazz keynote in announcing the chairmen of her sub- committees.
 Berlin, she said, was at work on the song while committee was ar- ranging the fashion show for the night Of June g. the eve of the con- sention's first session. The latest modes in mems apparel as well as in women's modes would be shown by men and women manncqnins, sne said. We want to show the lady politi- cians," Miss Marbnry declared, that the better dressed they are, the bet Ter it is for the party. The keynote song will be feature of the conven- ton. Personally think that if the song is as good as Mir. Berlin can write, it will be as important as the keynote speech"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
FINANCIAL INTERESTS
 AS CAUSE OF WAR
Nomen's International League For Peace and Freedom Hears
 Addresses Today

| Washington, May 3.-The effect of
 the existence of international financial , interests of peace was considered to- day by the women's international league for peace and freedom, in a discussion of the economlc aspects of q new social order in which war would be impossible.
 Mime. Marguerite Dumont of France. said the last war was brought
 about by criminal confpetition be- tween France and Grea. Britain and predicted new wars in the future un- less international interests are checked
 Miss Emily Bailch, United States delegate expressed the opin;on that peace was endangered. not by sim pie international finance but by husi- ness looking for government support. Miss Bailch also ads coated liberal in- ternationai control on waterways of international importance such as the oceans, PanaI. Q ard Suez canals, and the elimintion Of all obstacles to free traNelIng aul cnalnerce.
 Mrs. Yella Hertzka of Austria, sai she saw in the future new economic world order composed of smaller CO., operative or syndicalist organizations in which the power of bureaucracy could not develop to the extent of be- ing able to declare war.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Religious Items

There will be communion and re- eeption of new members at the Stan ley Memorial church tomorrow fore noon. About Is new members will be taken in by Rev. +. N. Gilman.
 A conference of young people of German Baptist churches will be held in Bridgeport from Friday to Sun day.
 There will be communion and re- ception of new members at the First Baptist church tomorrow.
 The moving picture to be shown at the South Congregational church to- morrow evening has been changed from that previously announced. The picture to be shown will be "Timo- thy's Quest" a filming of Kate Doug las Wiggan's popular story.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
ANNOUNCE COMMITTEES
Those Who Will Make Arrangements For Coming Convention Selected By Peoples Church.

The following committees have been appointed by the official board of the Peoples Church of Christ to look after the details of the coming mis- sonary convention. to be held in the church May IS to f5:
 Publicity-D. K. Perry, \. k. Tut tie and Rev. F. s. Brooks. Entertain ment-L. II. Taylor. Reception-H. G. Linton, E. K. Bryar, Kenneth Tut tie, Rev. c. +. Atwood, Arthur J. Swanson, Lawrence Southard, F.. C. Denison, l.. H. Taylor. Lewis Bunee, George Hadden and II. P. Knowles. froNision-Mrs.' George Woram.
 All delegates are furnished food and entertainment by the church.
 The convention will open Tuesday afternoon, May 13, at o'clock and continue until Thursday evening with three sessions daily.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
HOUDINI SCOPES AT
 MANS MAGIC EYES
Bets S2,5oO He Can Do Spaniard's
 Stunt Himself

New York. May 3.-Harry. Houdini insisted yesterday that the metal { piercing vision claimed by Joaquin Maria Arsamasilla, is only a trick which he himself can duplicate and , declared himself willing to wager money that he could prevent the Spanlard reading through metal and i then turn around and do it himself
 Earlier in the day Argamasilla's managers had announced that they were ready to produce their man for examination by Houdini under certain conditions and suggested that if the magician were possessed of a betting inclination they would see that s5,O0O was posted against s2,5oo of Houdini's as wager that the powers claimed were genuine.
 Houlini Accepts
 lloudini accepted and the party should be forthcoming within a few days. unless there should ensue un- arbitratable differences as to details.
 Leffingwell X Scott, l 5 East Fortieth street, Argamasilla's managers, had not received the acceptance of their challenge last night. but when told of 1t sent word that the wager would be made unless the acceptance contained impossible conditions.
 The acceptance reads in part:
 '1f he will post s5,ue0 against my S2,5Oo, the winner to give the money to charity to be named by him, l will wager that l will prevent him from presenting his tests under con- ] ditions acceptable to all members of 1 the committee; that l will duplicate l his fcats under the same conditions l under which he does them, and, if he | still insists that he is possessed of 1 power, will expose Lis 
 Committee to Re Named
 The committee hall be composed of two persons selected by me, two se- ected by Argamasilla or his repre- 'entatires and the fifth to be selected ,y the four
 From the camp of the Spaniard anne word that on four occasions iondini has tested Argamasilla with ut being able 10 detect any fraud.
 Argamasilla recently satisfied a sronp of lay observes that he does possess the faculty of seeing through crtail metals.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
ENGLAND ACCEPTS
Will Be Represented At Italian Con
 ference in Rome

London, May s.--Great Britain has accepted the Italian governments in- sitation 10 be represented at the con. ference on immigration and emigra- ton to be held in Rome, but only on the understanding. it is stated, that nothing should be done in any way derogatory 10 the powers of the league Of nations and also that an invitation be extended to the league to be rcp- resented. The international labor bii- rean of the league will hay a. delc- gate present.
 Italy has invited a largo number of the powers 10 attend, Ii is stated here that the United states will be represented by a high official. while others already reported as accepting are Germany and Russia.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
NIGHT RIDERS ACTIVE
Home Of New Mexican Collector of
 Revenue Reported Burned by Mob
 Terrorizing Ncighborhood.

El Paso, Texas, May 3.-The home of Benigno Hernadez, collector of in- ternal revenue at Albuquerque, N. M, is reported to have been burned at canjilon, N. M., by nightriders who have been terrorizing Arriba county, according to a special dispatch from Santa Fe, to the Fl Paso Times. The home of Mrs. Tircio De Vargas, widow Of the canjilon postmaster who was slain three years ago by night as- sassins, who fired through the win dow Of a store operated by him, also Is reported to have been burned.
 twenty-five miles of fence have been leveled." the dispatch con- tinues, 'Haystaeks have been burned and proclamations threatening the lives of Tom Burns, Jr., and Ed
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
s.anlsr Memnrlat

eunday--f9 a. fn.. senior and inter- mediate department. 5f the church sehooi. fe:45 2. m.. communion serv- ire and reception of new members. F m. junior. primary and beginners departments Of tht church school.
 Wedresdsy- z:sa D. u.. meeting or the Ladies Aid society.
 ThursJay-5.s5 ?. m.. meeting Of th Friendly ciah.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
KILLED BI AUTO.

New York. May s.--Jamos Bowen. 50. an executive of the Diamond Match company. died in the Hunting- ton, N. Y., hospital last night shortly after being struck by truck while walking near his home at Cold Spring Harbor. He had suffered fractured skull and internal injuries. Mir. Bowen is survived by his wife and daugll- fer, Elizabeth.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
BROKER IS INDICTED

Chicago, May 2. Samuel Mast, head Of Mast X O.. brokers, who failed year ago with liabilities Of I,350,000, has been indicated by a federal grand jury oni charges Of using the mails to defraud. Accord. ing to the authorities. Mast stated the firm lost more than s1.00p.000 through his trading on eight dummy" accounts.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
SUNDAY SERVICES M THE CHURCHES k5zs1e kh5.i1e.

E.argenten. newly elected republican posted on telephone poles and build ings. The proclamations are said to be written in English, some of which are signed with .back hand," the letters xxx XIX xxx are attached to others. -.s
 One poster declared that 'the whale" said to refer to Burns. might be found drowned some morning and that certain watchmen, alleged to be employed by Burns and others might be found hanging to telephone poles.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
HOLD BIRTHDAY SOCIAL

Miss Mildred Tracy was the guest of honor at a surprise party in honor of her i6th birthday at the home Of Mr. aud Mrs. William Doherty Of kcl- sey street last night. About 30 of her friends were present and she received many beautiful gifts. An informal en- tertainment was given and a buffet lunch was served.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
BOSTON MAN TO IIafeTIRI,

lecture, How Enduring Peace Wili Come" will be given by Joseph iltntres of Boston, Mass, at Aziz Grotto hall, Capitol theator building, Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The lecture will be under christadelphian auspices. Admission Will be free with no, collection, and tho public is cor dially invited 10 attend.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
A. NJ. E. Zinl,
NondcnoIninational
,l,conln's

Peoples l0:i5 a. m. preaching by the pas tor. Subject: The Old aPths." 1e noon, Sunday school. D. m., the Yoi ns Peoples meeting will bo led hv Howard Linton. D. m., preach Ing by the pastor. Subject: History rle-Nritten."
 Tiiesday-s:4s D. m., Berean Bible class.
 Wednesday = , ?. m, covenant meeting.
 Thnrsday--t D. m, children's meet ing. T;s5 ?. m, church prayer meet ing.
 Friday-I.f5 T. m, choir rehcar- sal.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Iuillrrsn rilurrhes
c. Mstthsn

ssrTics st ssis a. m.. in English. rna st fa:ss fH German. Sunday school after earh sersies in the re- speefife language.
 Thursday v The ladies Aid sili have its meeting.
 Friday evening sn illustrated fec- lure VIII be given under the auspices Of The Walihsr league. on '-Ouf Mis- sions in China"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
INkINNNUYSFETEu Eufz=z=zzFz TEEs#gq ESSENCES in he C3lLRC hEES5z(al &S - z5ttzz|

All services except the St. Marks Episcopal and Rcfornia- ton Lutheran churches, who have moved their regular sched- tile ahead an hour, will meet on daylight saving time tomorrow and throughout the week, un- less otherwise specified.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
CONCERT BY BLIND ARTISTS

John and Mary McCray, the broth- CT and sister who are widely known as the blind musical artists and enter tainers, will entertain at concert in T. A. E. hall Wednesday night. May tt They appeared in a New Britain concert about five years ago and their program received a cordial reception.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Christian Silence

Sunday service at iG:45 a. m. Sub jet. Everlasting Punishment" Sum day school at 9:45 a. m.
 Wednesday evening meeting at $ o'clork.
 The Reading room Hoom 5o4, ra- uonai flank building is open to the public daily from iG noon nnfi1 o'clock except Sunday and holidays. Wednesday 12-7.st D. m.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Baptist Churches
First

Flfst
 10.t5 o'clock, morning worship, sermon by the Rev. William Ross. Subject: 'Outside the Gate D. m. Young Peoples service in the chapel. Bible school at 9.Se a. m. Monday D. m.. Boy Scouts. Wednesday-s:S P. m., meeting Of departments. Leader. Miss S. E. Barks. Thursday 1:45 p. m., mid-week service.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
German

Snnday-a:5o a. m., Sunday school. 1o:so a. m, service in English. 11:so a. m. communion and reception of new members. German service.
 Tuesday-S ?. m., |. T.. s. meet Ing.
 Wednesday evening 7:45 o'clock, meeting Of the Girls club in the par sonage.
 Thursday evening prayer meeting in English.
 Friday, May 10 Sunday. May II, meeting of the s. s. workers and Young Peoples conference with the church in Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
PIIMRrns. CONVENTION

The state convention bf the Mastsr Plumbers associsfion viii le held in this city May I4. TFere uiil be a business session at He Efks club which NiH be followed ly a hanquei which will be served ct the Burritt hoisI Ii is expected that about s1a plumbers will t,e fn attendance.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
NO BETTING PERMITTED

San Francisco. May 3.-Tanforan track, near here was thrown open to- day for 20 days of betless racing. The first betless meeting was held last fall and officials of the. Pacific Coast Jockey club said that attendance jus tified spring meeting.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Film tswelish)

Celebration of the 10th anniversary Of the church.
 Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Morn- ing service at II o'clock. Sermon by the pastor. Topic: These Forty Years Special service at S:S0 o'clock. sermon by Rev. AXel I. Peter son of Waterbury. Special music. Re treatments.
 Evening meeting at ' o'clock. Ser mon by Rev. Ayel Pierson Of Meri- den.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03

many recitals and is one of tine most popular local musicians. She will be assisted hy Miss lsdIa Sims, tiolinist. The program will include: Firth of Morn." ........... Leoni "The Years at the Spring" .. Beach Happy Days" ........... Streleski
 Violin obligato "I Do Not Ask" .......,. Spross
 Violin obligato Ihe Day IS Ended" ....., nart,rt
 Violin obligato
 Rev. John l.. Davis will give a talk cn smart Aleckism."
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
MRS. HORTON TO SING
New Britain Woman. Popular Solois, At First Congregational Church to Sing For McthodiSts.

Mrs. Ruth Goodrich Horton will sing at the Methodist church Sunday evening. She is the soprano soloist at the First Congregational church and teaches al the Hartford school of music. Mrs. Horton has sung in
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Emmanuel (;ospeI

sunday--f0 a. m, prayer and praise service. io:i5 a. m., preaching. topic: Kindly Affectioned. 12:t5 D. ma, Bible school. 5:t5 D. m., Young Peo- ple's meeting. o'clock, evening wor- ship, topic: "The Bible As Lamp"
 Tuesday-i D. In., ehidren's meet ing. 7:30 D. m., teachers training class.
 Thursday - 7:i5 D. m., mid-wcek prayer meeting.
 International Bible Students Asso.
 io:f5 a. m., Junior pible class. , ?. ri., study. Subject. ''The Author Of :he Atonement."
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
st. Marks Episcopal fStn ,,l t.,~,A

St. Hafk EDIStUpal
 tStandard time)
 Second Sunday after Easter. Holy communion $50 a. m. Church school S:S0 a. m. Holy communion and sermon by the rector 10 a. m. Organ recital and choral and eve ming prayer and address $50 o'clock. Thursday-Closing meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary in the parish rooms at ' D. m.. with address by Mrs. E. (. Acheson.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03

AlcoHoi insanity has moi increased sines rroliidiicu. sstSs I htifietiu of tits Ssfi0nsi Cofnr1ittet for Mental Hygiene.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
EAf0rmafisn 4.

Services 2 g. n.
 Sunday school IN.fs 9. m.
 Mondsy-meetinr Of the exeeutfve eoHsrnittee of the sunday school wiii meet st fhs home of Mrs. r. IT. Berry on Wellington road al o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03

Wednesday--m meeting of the Wom- ems Missionary society at 1880 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Congregational Churches
Ifirst


 10 a. m, church school. X class for mothers meets at this hour. II o'clock, morning worship. Com munion will be celebrated at this serv- ice, In charge Of the minister. Rev. Henry W. Maier. i2:t5 D. m, Mems Bible class.
 Monday = Tho regular monthly meeting of tho standing committee will be held in the chapel at 5:fs D. m.
 Wednesday--2 ?. m.. English class Tor Armenian women. 4:15 D. m., Junior missionary society.
 Thnrsday--2 D. m, Armenian wom- ems Bible class e:3o D. m, the Girl Scouts will hold a mother and daugh. ter banquet. 1;45 D. m., committee of young people to comolets plans for a supper 10 be held Wednesday, May 14.
 Triday-7:so p. m. Boy Scouts will meet at the Boys club.
 The last all day sewing meeting of the Missionary society will be held , Friday. The regular sewing will bo done in the morning and in the aft ernoon the annual meeting with re- ports and election Of officers. Each woman will be asked to bring a box lunch and coffee will be served.
 South
 Italian department, church school | at s:30 a. m. Beginners department ! end morning worship at 1o:45 o'clock. 1 Celebration Of communion. Address ! 10 juniors, "The Goal" Primary, junior. intermediate and senior de- partments of the church school at | fz:fo D. m. Assyrian worship at z:3o ?. m. At 6 D. m.. Young Peo- ple's society. General discussion. f Topic: Good Intentions" 7.45 o'clock evening worship. Motion picture ''Timothy's Quest" 7:a0 D. m, 1tal- ian worship. f Mondsy-4 ?. nl., meeting of Girl 1 Scouts. 7:3o ?. m. second division, Troop 2. Boy Scouts of America. Tuesday--4 ?. m, Jolly Nine Junior Achievement club. 7:se D. n., First Division. Troop 2. Boy Scouts.
 Thursday ?. m., meeting Of the Assyrian womsn's sewing club. s.s0 ?. m, meeting of the Italian mothers i in the church pariors.
 Friday-5 ?. m., meeting of the Home Missionary department in the church parIors. Subjects. "The Child and Americas Future" and Some Present Day Educational issues" The | meeting will be In charge of Miss Jean ' wardrope and Miss Avis Kemp. Cur rent Events will be given by Mrs. z Kenneth NJ. searle. Tea and a social < hour will follow. D. m., meeting of ,i the Missionary committee Of the Cen- Y irsi association in the church par 1, lors. s.50 D. m.. meeting Of the Rifle siub. La
New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
Methodist Churches
Trinity

Trinity
 a:4o a. m., church Sunday school io:4o o'clock, morning worship, holy communion. p. m., Epworth league devotional meeting. 7:15 D. m., ad dress by the pastor. Special music by Mrs. Ruth Goodrich Horton, so- prano: Miss Edla Sims, yiolinist.
 Monday - D. m., W. F. NJ. &. meets with Mrs. Richard Hubert, s6 Stuart street. Maple Hill. 7:45 D. m., business meeting of the Epworth league in the church.
 Tuesday-6 ?. m., Philathea class supper. T:45 D. m.. class meeting 1:4o p. m., junior aid meets in the church.
 Wednesday - 4:10 D. m., united week-day school for Wednesday and Thursday classes. 6;So D. m, month ly church supper. followed by some interesting accounts of the work of the past year, Special musical mum. bers.
 Thnrsday-7:S0 p. m., prayer meet ing and scripture contest.
 Friday-4 D. m, sewing school. 7.SO ?. m, choir rehearsal.
 A. NJ. F. Zion Sunday service. l0:45 a. m.. preach- ing by the pastor. Subject: Love to Christ"
 Sunday school ia.s0 a. m. Narick Christian Endnasor society G:s0 D. m. ,:i5 J. m. preaching by the pastor. Subject; Our Fathers Pleasure" Thursday evening prayer meeting at 5 D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-31
TOWNDESERTED
TWO DEAD IN
FLAMES
Forest Fires Sweep Pacific
Coast Region, Famed by
High Winds

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 81.
With wall Of flame on two. sides
and rapidly closing the gap on the
third side, the town Of Floriston,
in the Truckee Canyon, was re.
ported deserted today as its $50
inhabitants fled before the advanc.
ing forest fire with their portable
belongings. Only fortunate
change OF wind can save the sixty
five cottages making UP the little
paper mill town.
Forest fires were burning from
the Klamath National Forest on
the north to the San Jacinto
mountains on the south, according
TO reports to the United States
forestry service. Two lives have
been lost to date in the battle
against the flames, one man being
crushed beneath a giant rock which
rolled on him while on the fire
line, and another was killed by q
falling tree.
Because Of high winds, forest
tires on the border OF eastern
Washington are rapidly getting out
OF hand. Despite the efforts Of q
crew Of $50 fire fighters, the fire
near Kettle Falls, which yesterday
had 9 front OF but one mile, is
now sweeping into the green tim.
per overSa front Of six miles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-31
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
CHARGE FIERY CROSS

PHILADELPHIA. July 81. - En-,
ragged at the burning OF a cross on
the edge Of their camp in West
Philadelphia, 200 members OF the
Military Guard" knights OF
Pythias, q new organization holding
their State encaInpment there
charged the cross with rifles and
reyolvers, preceding their advance
by q barrage of bullets.
The cross was discovered by the
commander Of the organization
Colonel James e. Allen.
For q time the Camp was IN con.
fusion" he said, ''but / marshaIed
my men and formed them into. s
'kirmish line. Then we charged the
cross. We found no. one around,
but the men fired into the bushee
ina into all possible hiding places.
We tore down the cross"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-31
VAN sWERINoEy 'PCHAsE
or ERIE LlNCtyNrlRMEp

NEW YORK, July S1.--GeorRe r..
Baker. chairman OF the First Ma
tional Bank OF New York and di.
rector OF the Erie Railroad Com.
paiy, denied that he had any knowl-
edge Of proposed merger Of Erie
railroad with Nickel Plate ana Pere
Marquette. or that he had any ap.
pointment to meet o. p. Van
Swerins9n, OF Cleveland, on this
matter, on. his return from Europe
today, according to the Dow Jones
Financial Bureau.
II knew nothing about the pro-
posed railway consolidation between
Nickel Plate, Erie and Pere Mar.
Quetet until you told me-" Baker
said to Dow Jones. II have no an.
pointmeflt to meet the Van SwAritl.
gems, because I know nothing about
the situation. having been away two
months" No
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-31
PERFECT BABY's' MOTHER
STARs LoNELEss MATE

CHICAGO, July s1.---When he
told her his love had grown cold,
that q younger, handsomer woman
had come into his life. reason left
her and she attacked him with a
knife.
That was the simple, vet tragic,
story Mrs. William Henry Hunt
related to the authorities when she
was taken into custody after stab.
bling her husband with q butcher
knife. Hunt win recover, II was
stated at the hospital.
Nine years ago Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunt were noted as the parents Of
Chicagoes 'iDeEfect bahuf Z