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New Britain herald., 1924-05-22
SAYS GIRL BANDIT . LEFT HIM BUT S5
New Yorker. ViCtim,-AnOther
 Crime Epidemic On

New York, May 22.-Bandits were bolder and more active in New York city yesterday than they have been foI many weeks.
 Axel Johnson and Albert, two pay roll guards, were shot down at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon while carrying a payroll of s2,700 to the Beechnut Foil company in Bush 1A minal building at l4s Thirty-ninth street, Brooklyn.
 young bandit was shot and killed early yesterday morning by police men who caught him in the act of i holding up a man in front Of 1G4 Judge street, Jamaica.
 Two bandits robbed a phonograph dealer in broad daylight at 25S Bow cry.
 A bob-haired bandit, carrying a re- volyer in either hand, robbed Louis Saxt a picture-framer of 5l4 Bush- wick avenue. Williamsburg, at 4;S0 o'clock in the afternoon. The girl was alone and, according to Saxt, she locked him up in his shop after rob- bing him.
 Looks High school Age
 He said she was small and looked about high school age. According to his story, she came in yesterday and looked over scores of picture frames hanging in his shop and then studied a number of framed pictures. Final- iy she pointed at a gilded frame of elaborate design.
 sIlnn. ,,,,nh ,,.ill ts la. t. m, l+a .,,a 4. frame out of that for a two-foot photo enlargement" she asked.
 saxt said it would be between s2 and ss.
 "Too much" she replied. "T don't want to pay that much.'
 SaSt said that he stood by his price and that she began to rage at him. With a sudden twist, he said, she opened a silk bag. It dropped to the floor and he noticed that she had revolver in each hand.
 Put them up," she said. notion ing upwards with her revolpers. Saxt said that he was too bewildered to obey at first and she stared st him. He could not get over the Idea at first that she was a school child, he said. She wore a fuzzy gray coat and 9 hat of violet straw, silk stockings and silk pumps and stood about four feet, six inches tall. The combination did not look dangerous and he hesi- tated.
 Thought She Meant It
 'Tll shoot you, if you don't" she ! said, according to Saxt. He said she 1 had large black eyes that seemed 10 | be in earnest. and he put up his | hands. Then he faced the wall at | her command. While in this posi- ton. with his hands up. the, girl searched him. he said, taking s60 ! from one of his pockets. Then she f gave him the usual threat 10 kill him f he moved. Then, according to Saxt he following conversation took place:
 Gives Back S5
 Don't take it all," he implored. It's all I got"
 Are you married?"
 eyes. have wife and two chil- lren."
 Where are they?"
 "1n Russia"
 She hesitated. according to SaNt. and hen walked over to him. He started O look around, but sine drew the re- oliver and he looked back at the wall.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-22

Then she thrust'a s5 bill in his hand, saying it was the best she could do.t
 Locks Him In
 Still threatening him, she walked to the door. There was key oS the inside of the lock. She picked it out, walked outside, shut the door and locked 1t. Her last command was to remain as he was for five minutes, but Saxt said he cried out and ran to the door. He shook 1t and shouted in vain for few seconds and then ran to the rear. Here he was able to tell his neighbor, q butcher. that he was locked in. The butcher turned the front door key and let him out. Saxt hurried to the Wilson street station to report his experience.
 Two Safes Looted
 It later was learned that yeggmen had entered retail paint store on the Bowery, opposite one of the ele- vated stations which had been rob bed, and broke open two safes escap- ing with $500.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-22
S. OF V. MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Sons of Veterans auxiliary will hold its weekly social tomorrow after noon from 2:15 to o'clock at G. A. R. hall. In the evening at S o'clock the regular meeting will be held with the annual memorial service for de- ceased members.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-22
INVITED TO SPRINGFIELD.

Members of Washington Command cry, Knights Templars. have been in- vited to attend the laying of a corner stone for a new Masonic temple at Springfield, on June A. The order has about 1SO members in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
Atty. Gen. Is Silent

Washington, May l5. - Attorney General Stone declined 10 comment today on the action of Federal Judges Carpenter and Wilkerson in Chicago who denied the right Of the president to issue a pardon in civil contempt proceedings.
 The case was regarded at the do. partment of justice as raising tochni. cal legal questions; which none of tho attorney generals staff cared to dis. ciss without first having given the questions thorough study.
 Theiauthorlty of court to enforce it's order has generally been recog- nized by the administration, especial ly by the department Of justice, it was pointed out by other officials. In such matters the courts are usually represented by the federal district at- torncy and the utmost cooperation is shown.
 Tho records of the department or justice disclose. if was added, that ex- ercise Of executive clcmnncy has gen orally been considered impossible where the applicant was under pnn- ishment for contempt Of court. En- der previous administrations the dc- partment Of justice has refused to make any recommendations to the president in contempt cases.
 The theory has been that when the courts 10 sustain themselves and en- force their orders have resorted to punishment for contempt they must not he interfered with in any way b- the executive branch.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
ASK IMPROVEMENTS
 FOR SCHOOL HOUSE
East Street Association to Pe-
 titiOR School Board Soon

Hollis !. Foster was reelected presi- dent of the East Street Parents and Teachers association at an important meeting held at the school last eve ming. Other officers elected were vice presidents, Albert Anderson, Nor ris Kronhom and Mrs. Carl Pearson; secretary, Miss Mary Bengston; treas urer, Walter H. Willoughby. Manlius J. Norton spoke on Americanism.
 Messrs. Foster, Kronholm and An derson were appointed committee to draw up resolution to be submitted 10 the school department asking for d gymnasium, an auditorium and oth- CT improvements to the building. The purchase of adjoining property will be recommended.
 F.. E. Weeks, principal of the school spoke of the things which have hecn purchased by the association during the year. About s400 has been raised by the association during the past year, an aquarium, a Nictroia and other things being among the inn provements. He spoke of the branch public library maintained by the as sociation, which pays for a librarian and an assistant. There were recita- tions and solos on the program.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
W. A. HOUSE ESTATE
 PUT AT S35,65S
Diversified Investments Including
 Local Manufacturing Stock

The estate of the late William 4. House has been appraised at s35,- C5S.3o, consisting chiefly of local stock holdings.
 The itemizcd report follows: 55 shares Landers, Erary & Clark. s3,- io150; so shares Ukpn Manufactur- ing O., S3.b40. 50 yhares American Hardware Corp. sS.on9: 10 Hartford Electric Light, sl.6Go; 100 Stanley Works. S7.g00: 40 shares Colts, s1,- o4o; National Fire, s2,44O; 26 shares Adkins Printing O.. s65o; IS shares New Britain Machine Co. s126: 50 shares Chicago R. I. and Pacific Ky, and 50 shares St. Louis Southwestern R. R., marginal account with John Muir Co. s2.sa6.fo.
 10 United Gas common. sI31.3n; nine United Gas preferred. s5a7.s0. four Masonic Temple, $40: two Inter national Educational Publishing Co, s7: two shares Elihu Burritt Hotel preferred and one share common stock. partly paid for, $40: Stanley Securities certificate. sGO: Liberty Loan. S4s.ss: Savings Bank deposit. s9i.5s: New Britain National deposit. s117.sE. uote due, SIPS. property at IT Lenox place. ss.40n. household furniture. s20O. Total. sss.sss.sa.
 The estates of Ralph Kent and ASsIis ]. Kent have been appraised st s1.25g each. representing one-haif interests Tn property m Ellis street. Mrs. Mabel Rutherferd's estate is appraised al ssas3s. and that of Mrs. Mary F. Curtin st sa.e77.a4 The Curtin estate consists Of bank deposit and an interest in property st sI Winter street.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
Wall Street Briefs

New York, May tS.--Gsorg. Whit rey, partner in the firm Of J. r. Nor gan & Co. has been elected a direc- tor of the Narland Oil Co. to succeed F. W. Hayes. The banking house TO- gently bought 300,000 shares of the company's stock part Of which was re-sold, but took an option on an ad- ditiona1 275.00O shares at sS9 a share with an agreement 10 pay sl share. thS giving ths company S40 share should the option be exercised within 2 months. A new executive com mittee also vas elected. headed by F. W. Marisnd. president; W. H. Me- Fadden and w q. Lackey. vice. presidents. William C. Potter, George Whitney. Charles smithers. F. Nj. Potter. Vernon NJ. Taylor and Charles H. stephens.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15

President Hartwell Taylor and Past President Fred c. RaCkiife were elected delegates to the international conference at Toronto, June 1920. Dugald McMillan and I;. o. Clark were elected alternates. William C. Atwood, Louis Young and Carl Hew- itt were appointed finance com- mittee.
 Next Thursday will he Father and Son day, when a special program will be given for boys
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
Draths
Mrs. Ellen Higgins

Mrs. Ellen Higgins of col Arch street, died at her home last night She was the widow of the late Peter Higgins. and is survived by son, Thomas Higgins. and two daughters Mrs. Ira Kindred and Miss ElizaboIh Higgins. The funeral will he held Saturday morning at o'clock from St. Jospph's church. Burial will he in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
CITY CoI-Rr ITEMS

The action of Harry H.mbere against John B. Howard has heen withdrawn.
 The case of Charles r. and Edward Olson against Herman Hallin, sehed- ulod for trial in city court today has boon non-suited by Judge William r. Hungprford. M A. Sexton was coun- sei for the plaintiff and George W. l<lott for the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15

Grand street and the story of the sc- cident was in last nights Herald. krikorianis story follows: T uss standing stii1 10 let car running 6n Grand street toward East. 10 pass by. after this car passed and before I
 made move. mtnsy came and crash ed into my car. She vas running 90 miles an hour and force of the im- pact pushed me 20 feet back"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
KRIEoRI.N DENIES BLAME

H NJ. krikorisn of s7 Prospect street called at the office of the Her sid this afternoon sad gave his story of the accident in which machine he vas driving snd jitney on the lEch street line vas involved Tuesdsy sf- terncon. The accident occurred near
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
TitatrraIH
JnI,p r. NeIlau

The funeral of John P. Meehsn will be held tomorrow morning from his home on Wallace street at a:30 o'clock. followed hy solemn high mass of requiem in st. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock. Burial will he la St. Msry's cemetery.
 Immediate members If his family who surtfve Mir. Msehan are four daughters. Mrs. Margaret Malone. Miss Cecena Mrehan. Miss Julia Nee han and Miss Josephine Nsehsn. and two sons. John Meehsn and Robert Msehsn.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15

The war damages of Italy. amount irg 10 about sz.O0o. .000. 0oo have been repaired. according to the Bankers Trust CO. of New York and the na- tion's wealth today, measured in pre- var gold dollars. is estimated a, s2i.- s50.0o0. This makes no allowance Tor new provinces acquired by her par ticipation in the war. Itsiy's pre-Har wealth vas just under izz. .noo. .0oe and her national income vas ss.sOa.- ONo. .0B0. Today t is estimated by some Italian sconomists 70 l1s ss high as ts.so0. .0ns. .oe0. but the Bankers Trust company places it al about s. lha. 70 .aon.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
Foreign Erchangs

N.w Fork. May Is.-FcrsiFn sE- changes easy. Quotations Tn cents Great Prits.n: demand lis 5-s: cables sss s-s: so day bills on banks 4t4x France: demand s.sz: cables s.st: Italy. demand 444: cables t.l4t4 1. Germany: demand fpsr triIlionl .s : Serusv: demand Ijs5: Sweden: de- rnand 1854
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
NIarparnt l.. Thnina

Margaret r.. Thoma. infant dauEh- fer of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ]. Thoma of BPS North Burritt street. died this morning at the home of her parents. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the home at 2 o'clock. Rev. Martin ". Gaudian will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
u iiAh Henianlin.

The funeral of Elijah Benjamin was held this afternoon from the home of his sister. Mrs. John Luther. of 100 Broad street. and was followed by services in South church chapel ct 2 o'clock. Rev. Elisha Adams officiat- ed. Burial was in Fsiryiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
rard of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to neiEbbors and friends for their acts or kindness and expres- sions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. the death of our little son, Arnold Walton McKean.
 MT. and Mrs. Merritt McKean.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
Powers Conflict

"lrma facie such pardon power conflicts with the independence of the judicial branch of the government The assumption of such power by the executive is an usurpation of author ity, because of the separation of de- partments under our organic law; be- cause even the kings pardoning pow CT was restricted; because a con tempt commitment Is now revewabic on an appeal except on the question of jurisdiction; because contempt is not crime, and the power 10 punish il is not an exercise of criminal Jur- isdiCtion; and because pardons are addressed alone to criminal oftcuscs. Nyxx
 If by recognizing the . judicial branch of the government as indc- pendent and supreme within it's own sphere. the people of this country have created a monster kin to that reconntcd in the l'rankenstein TO- nance; nevertheless they have re- tainod in their own hands the weapon wth which 10 dcstrop it. Nineteen times has the fundamental law Of the land been amended, and there is no limit 10 further amendment save the will Of the people"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15

Daughters were born at the New Britain General hospital today fo Mr. ard Mrs. Nathan Wolf of fs7 GIen
 street and Mir. and Mrs. James Scott Of s24 Elm street
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
COOLIDGE HAD NO
 RIGHT OF PARDON
ben granted to the offending party if punished"
 Presidents Powers
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punished"
 Presidents Powers
 Referring to the theory that. the president should be vested with au- thority to pardon offenses against laws which it is his duty to execute, |" Judge Carpenter said, that the eXecu- tive is not charged with enforcing obedience to the orders of the court, this being lodged exclusively with the court itself. The president we are sure, would hesitate to. pardon of lenders punished for contempt of the senate or house of representatives.
 Tt has been urged that the presi- dent of the United States in the past, under the advice of the various at torneys general, has exercised the power to pardon for contempt. All we haze to say N X is that time and acquiescence cannot concentrate wrong. Criminals surely have no vest ed rights in pardon privileges and construction of the constitution by the department usurping a power cannot control
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
VOTE BOND ISSUES
 ID OINPROVE PARKS
Willow Brook, Walnut Hill and North End Reservations Included

i After a lengthy discussion on the proposed issuance of park bonds, a
 compromise Has reached at last nights session of the common coun-
 cil so that money might be provided 1 10 carry on work in the Willow l Brook park as well as in Walnut Hill and the North End park. The orig
 inal resolution before the council called for an issue of s150,0O0, with
 the provision that it be used in Wal
 nut Hill park for a part of the sol
 dicrs memorial plan, and in North End park for the construction of
 roads, bridges, etc. Alderman h..i.aim II. Judd, Councilman D. l." Nair and others urged that a change be made ill the resolution so some of the funds could be used in the south end park for roads and bridges that would make the park accessible to Athe public. After some talk, Alder man Judd amended that the issue be
 made $160,000 instead of sl50,000 and that the purposes for which the
 money was 10 be used be not speci-
 fled. This resolution was carried and under agreement second reso- lution was carried and under agree ment a second resolution was intro duced instructing the park commis- sioners that roads and bridges be built in Willow Brook park at a price not to exceed s10,000. This will al low tho amounts originally intended for tho North End park and Walnut Hill to he expended.
 Would Wait for Cheap Labor.
 Chairman F. F. Hall of the board of finance and taxation explained the purposes for which the money was intended when the resolution was read, Alderman J. Gustav Johnson amended that the issue be made s5o,- 900 and used exclusively in Walnut Hin park. He said labor can be hired cheaper when work becomes slack and he favored holding up the issue until such time as men will work for less money than now. When his amendment came to vote his was the only affirmative ballot.
 Councilman s. A, Lynch of the sixth ward opposed spending any part or me oflslIldl dpDToPtid'loh III the south end park. Councilman John A. Maerz was in favor If the amount was small and would'not in- tcrfore with opening operations in the north end. Councilman r. Howard Smith was agreeable to the compro- mise. Cnuneilman Arthur c. Crus- berg asked that there he no sectional feeling sinco the parks are for the entire city not one section.
 The sum Of s9o,oo0. approximately, has been spent on Willow Brook park development All visible from the highway is the Memorial field which. because Of it's muddy condition, has caused tho park to be given little consideration as beauty spot There is, however. much park land off the road that might afford enjoy ment to thousands if it should he reached, and the purpose of the amendment is 10 make this accessible,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15

The Ts1ss Ce. has reduced the rrice ef bunker fuel oil 10 cents q barrel to tfTs in Ssa York hsrbor.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15

r. s. TREASURY STATEMENT. r. 2. Treasury balance. tsos, onlssi
New Britain herald., 1924-05-15
Psys Respects to Women

women Of America last year spent se per cent more for face powders and things to put on their face than the country spent for sanitation. btIt f the dear things won't wash II off we'H have 10 let them cover it up."
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-17
A Tornado Is Revolving, Devastating Cloud;
1t Is Not Cyclone
By GAYLE pICKwELL, in Nature Magazine.

tornado cloud; upright revolving roaring devastating
cloud But it typhoon, hurricane Above all it
not cycone Typhoons and large
hundreds of miles diameter and they straight winds
The
one REFERS correctly to the great storm which week by
week. the United States.
reports that the result of the
covering mayhap the Mississippi valley the
tornado largest will be less than
1000 feet wide at the base
falls cyclone approaching tornado
provided the cyclone of tornado carae provided
locality terroy ALL provided tornado
Tonadoes like roasting That contrary
general July August 1t the
sultry month of but limited strangely and fortunately
March, April May April the month of bumper tornado
The hot of producers of the funnel clouds
usually late afternoon early
seldom the United States and the Mississippi valley
itself Texas Oklahoma, Missouri
funneoud Nebraska
place And closely orer Mississippi Alabama Iowa. Hi
Outside this region the whirng cloud
seldom strikes.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-17
"There Is in the People Themselves the Power
to Put Forth Great Men"
By CALVIN COOLIDGE. in "The Price of Freedom"

S INNOCENCE not enough in government administration There
be added that ability that only from
il png with the problems of life usually gained by Amer
business and administrative activities. There
force democratic the force O al ideal
The test of institution its ability perpeuate itself
No be successful which outlaws good influence
wherever its whatever its calling.
Education is undertaken larger comprehension of life
There has been great people who did not possess
learning.
We do not wish be Greek do wish to Roman We have
great desire to be supremely American.
them how
People benefit of industry but industry
created for the benefit of the people.
The satifactions of life the art of elexpression
Progress has lain the cultivation and maintenance Of state Of
mind 1t has been general strong adherence to ideals
We do need material development need spiritual
development We intellectual power need
moral We do need knowledge need character
We do need culture We dno need
religion We do need of the things that
need more of the things that
There in the people themselves the put forth great
There is the soul of the nation for responding to the call to
nobility which been put forth There
problem great but that somewhere being raised
it
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-17
MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE


L
directly the
audience 1t was such lecture as to apply with striking force to every
should make the
a will period
o.
sponsbies presumed course
appreciation of the
quirements of full educational To make the very most of life
with the right
shield and bucker From this arises contenment for is only posi-
sefenjoymen Manfesty vagaes
for one to teach christianity with any degree OF success while himself IN
highly
reflex evidence sincerity conception of
principle
Edison Maconi
telephone their industry
of
possibi
tiles But who loves knowledge for knowedges sake will explore
should contribute something norn tendency to grow in power and
about
objects enough of tem how
in act world.
purity
unit the
heart should enable
mans highest
where only before in
without thought reward
without companh and these only agencies sufficient unto
mankind the final endeavor to make the most of life
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-17
CLEANUP WEEK

ENvER citizens entered the spirit of the thirteenth annual
a
- In i
designate period wherein its citizens should take on the
cleanliness and health.
yet thing do for by such designation there is
a pride better
thought
The
all
every
shar in and
ecand do
work
readily Then let
the
majority
PaintUp Their models
white neghbors
rule
unfair
who think planting
tell of the
residential
pride in this
cleanliness
o
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-17
"Some Women in Every Age Drank Liquor, a
Few Even Enjoyed a Smoke


drank liquor few enjoyed smoke,
their honor but the world has known the
turning harddnkng cigarette putting, cen
walk invade today
There three things college social life that bother most
drinking dancing and social mpuy We them too
seriously especially college church institution. They exist
world everywhere and have personally known them exist
theological seminaries.
What do when the daughters of the ocaled chest people,
attied canty clothing but aundanty with
bottle of liquor the hip but the handbag dance vuptuousy
possible order attractive enough to be spoken about other
appear popular call for frequent ntermissions them
opportunity their thirst from the bottle and with the
their choice violent eng parties the luxurious retreat of
a big limousine?
The Colorado statesman., 1924-05-17
Two Popular Symbols of America: the Statue of
Liberty and Uncle Sam


There popular symbols of America One IS Columbia
throned the Statue Liberty enghning the world
symbozed modern replica of Juno whose chief it
look after other peoples morals Juno the Ompan prud model
and selappointed
1t to credit however, that have felt the need of another
symbol While the Liberty modes tude
inspires lauaoy exemplary natonasm Uncle Sam, thank
statue constituted that he could stretch
the PEDESTAL He could not hold the with
feeling ridiculous He hearty and aern mpusve and
which he anticipates and dm the laughter of the world by laughing
promptly at himself.
Uncle who feeds the hungry the back door, while
the porch Uncle
Russia 919 while the Statue
If Liberty remained home-on its pedestal