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New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
ACCUSES AMERICAN IN LONDON THEFT
British Press Says Millionaire
 Planned Robbery
By Tho AssocIated Press.


 London, Dec. 17.-Following the recovery of the valuable art treas- ures and jewels which were taken from the London mansion of Lady Ludlow last June and which were recently mysteriously surrendered at Scotland Yard, the Evening News to- day said that the robbery was plan ned by an unnamed American mil- llonaire, a resident of middle wes- tern city In the United States
 The American, according to the newspaper, was an aged connoisseur and coveted the Ludlow collection, but was unable 10 get 1t because the owners refused to sell. The jewels and art works had been collected by Lady Ludlow's first husband, Sir Julius Wrnher, the South African millionaire.
 Being unable to acquire the ob- Jects legitimately, the American was said to have employed a gang of eX- pert cracksmen in the United States to go to London and loot the Ludlow home. Knowing the exact location of the collection, from description which had been given them by the millionaire, the cracksmen commit ted the crime with 8 minimum of ef- | fort and danger.
 After obtaining the art treasures the robbers escaped in an automobile 10 Dover, 1t Is related. proceeded in a private yacht to a French port and then leisurely went to Cherbourg, where they Sailed for New York. But when they arrived in New York, June l9, the story continues they 1 found that their millionaire patron 1 had died. Unable to dispose of the 1 loot, the robbers anonymously in- formed Scotland Yard where the art 1 treasures could be found, and the 1 collection Is now intact at London police headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Arrested for Passing >
 Bottle to Prisoner

Hartford, Dec. 17.-William D. Loomls. 3i years old of 72 Temple street, Springfield. Mass. who was arrested Tuesday evening by state police after he had been detected in the act of passing bottle of alleged liquor through cell door to pris- oner, will be given a hearing before Justice Howard r. Durham in the Wethersheld town court tonight. The prisoner to whom the bottle was passed was Wilbur Bonim, sentence ed in September, 1921, for three to five years for participation in a Hartford jewelry robbery. Looms had an excellent record as guard at the state prison.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Southern Pacific Workers
 Granted Boost in Wages

San Francisco. Cal. Dec. 1.-The difference between the Southern Pa cifc company and its engine work CTS, which resulted recently in a vote to strike. have been settled. accord ing to an agreement made public to- day. The agreement will mean to- tal wage advance of approximately s500,000 a year on the Southern Pa cific system, the company announc- ed. The new wage agreement Is re- troactive 10 September 1.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
NEM YEAR EROLIC

The Burritt hotel is making elaborate plans for its first annual New Years Eve frolic. to he held on December 31. The program con- sists of full course supper, music, dancing, entertainment and jollifi- cation. There will be a program of singing and dancing from g o'clock until II, supper will be served at II and dancing will continue until 2 a, m. Si Yaffe's orchestra of Hart ford will furnish the music.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
DUKE OF ALBA FITTED.
By The Associated Press.

Madrid. Dec. 1.-The Duke of Alba. recently returned from the United States, was the guest of honor at a luncheon given by the American Society of Madrid today. American Ambassador Alexander P. Moore presided. The duke gave some of his impressions Of his re- cent trip to America and expressed his appreciation of the hospitality shown him in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

May Lester, Constance ostroski and Lillian Schwartz. of the Stanley Works. Edward Ogren of tho stan ley Works was chairman of the com mittee in charge of tho arrange ments for tho banquet,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Each year Cuba buys a average of SIS worth of food from America for each person on the island.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
S0UTHINGTON NEWS

Governor-Ele Hiram J. Bing- ham carried Southington In the spe- cial senatorial election yesterday, the official count being: Bingham, 751; Holt, 319; Plunkett, 5; Congress- man John Q. Tilson 2. The voting was light, only 1,o79 votes or 40 per cent being cast; in November, there were 2,434 votes boiled, 67 per cent of the registration.
 1 Bingham fared better here .-ester- day than In the gubernato1HSl race, receiving 70 per cent of the votes cast yesterday against 67 per cent last month. The morning turnout here was very small, but as the day wore on the voters came in increas- ing numbers and the late vote was large.
 1 Yesterdays contest was probably the last in which the Australian ballot will be used here, as two vot- ' ing machines were ordered nUr- chased at the last town meeting dha the money was appropriated to buy them.
 The Southington Bank and Trust Go. is planning a manufacturers eX- nibit in the bank during the holi- days, all the local firms having been invited to participate. Several have already set up their exhibits.
 Beginning tomorrow evening, the bank will remain open every night until Christmas eve. The new Christ mas club has been started and a large number of local residents have enrolled already.
 Members of Union Gra' ge will visit Cheshire Grange this evening.
 The Huntsville Congregational church will hold it's annual Christ mas exercises next Tuesday evening, commencing at 7;30 o'clock. There will he songs, drills, and recitations by the children, and special music. Santa Claus will be on hand to pre- sent each child with some gift.
 Union Rebekah lodge will hold Its annual Christmas exercises In Odd Fellows hall, Forestville, tomorrow evening.
 The Wednesday half-hoiday ob- served by the merchants will be dis pensed with until after Christmas, and the stores will be kept open evenings during the same period.
 The Mildale Community assocla- ton will give a dance in the com munity hall, Saturday evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
ACCEPT HOCKEY OFFER

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. I7.-In a statement issued tonight. T. F. Ahearn announced that he had ac- cepted the offer of T. R. German of s50,o0O in cash for the holdings of NIT. Ahearn in the Ottawa Hockey Association, Limited.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Read the Herald Want Ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

NEWS GOLF HOSE
 special showing of mems golf hose gift sure to be appreciated for many months collection enabling the matching of any suit. Dstinctvely smart large and small plaid effects These are sure to satisfy the craving for something different in golf hose. Much underpriced at per pair S1.5O $2.50, $3.5O, $5OO
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

SMALL GIFT SETS
 FOR MEN These gift sets for men are specially prepared and boxed. Our own regular qualities with no extra charge for the holiday packing Suspenders in individual boxes. Each ...................... DUG, '0c, 9A'Vp, 9IoV Garters and arm bands sets. Per set ....................... 5Oc 75c, $1.O0 Mems garters in holiday boXes Per par 3oc, AUG, DUG
 First Floor
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Union Rebekah lodge will hold Its annual Christmas exercises In Odd Fellows hall, Forestville, tomorrow evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

The Mildale Community associa- ton will give dance In the com munity hall, Saturday evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

The Wednesday half-holiday ob- served by the merchants will be dis pensed with until after Christmas, and the stores will be kept open evenings during the same period.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
IA Good Dentist
You All Know

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r. YOU need the services of
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
MAN STRICKEN,
SMASH UP
RESULTS
james Butler Has Stroke At
sth and y Streets 3
Cars Badly Damaged

Six persons. including three
children. were Injured slightly in
traffic accidents yesterday.
James Butler. sos N street north.
west, was stricken with epilepsy.
while driving car at Ninth and U
streets northwest. The car collided
with truck which in turn struck
another automobile. All three cars
wer badly damaged. Butler was
taken to Freedman's Hospital
Cable Hathaway. ten years old,
of Cedar Parkway, Chevy Chase,
Maryland, was struck BY a car
while crossing Connecticut avenue
near the Chevy Chase circle. He
was taken home suffering from
bruises.
Theodore king. $500 Connecticut
avenue, operating q car at Seven.
tenth street and Massachusetts,
avenue, coIlided with q horse and
wagon driven by George Phillips.
1922 Twenty.firet street northwest.
Phillips was slightly injured, and his
horses left leg was broken. The
horse was shot by OFFICER Van Meter,
Of the Third precinct.
Matthias Gresham, Sixty .first
street and Kingston avenue north.
east. while crossing the street in
front Of 61S s street northwest. was
knocked down by an auto Cress.
man was injured on the left foot
but returned home,
Nancy Miller. eight years old, 2738
Woodiey place northwest, while
crossing the street In front Of 1878
Columbia road was knocked down
by street car. She was treated for
cuts and was taken home.
Patsy Troianas thirteen years old,
$500 Champlain street northwest,
while crossing the street In front Of
Dennison School was knocked down
BY an auto. The girl was treated
at ChiIdren's Hospital for bruises.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
CHEER
mats UPON
RETURN
Thousands Throng Union Sta
ton Despite Giant Victory
Ii Filth Game

DESPITE the loss 81 two out of
three hard-fought games "a New
York. the Nationals were welcomed
home like conquering heroes LAST
night. When they arrived at Union
Station shortly before midnight. 3
crowd Of more than 5000 fans.
among them many women, received
them with one ok the Widest
demonstrations of the series.
Thet crowd formed two hours
before the arrival Of the special
train bringing the Nationals and
the Giants and Judge KeneaaW M.
Lands, high commissioner Of hase.
ball. One of the first players to
pass through the gates was Walter
johnson, carryirg his Mttle daugli.
ter and with his wife by his ada.
The crowd gave him 3 wonderful
reception but Barney, downcast
BY his defeat yesterday, glanced
neither 10 the right nor left. but
strobe directly to his waiting auto.
mobile.
Goose cosIin. batting star II
the series, followed johnson. He too
got q mighty cheer Nick Altr0ck
was singled out Tor big reception.
which became tlnultuouB when
Stanley Harris passed through the
gates near the end Of the line 81
players Jonathan Thompson Wal.
ton Zachary, husky left-handeK, who
humbled the Giants ii the second
game Of the series and will be called
upon to DO Il again, was warmly
welcomed.
The special carrying the players
was closely followed BY another car.
rying hundreds Of washington
rootera who invaded alien territory
with the team. Among the crowd
on the second train was One Eye
Connolly, champion gate-crasher.
Connolly was depressed In spirit,
however. He signalIy failed IN an
effort 10 crash his way into the
train with the players and took his
defeat to heart.
The players left the station by the
east gate and Immediately drove eff
In their automobiles and In taxicaba.
The Washington players went 70
their homes and the New York team
to Wardman Park Hotel
The police arrangements were in
charge Of Lieutenant Fred Cornwell.
OF the sixth precinct, who command.
ed a force Of nearly thirty police
men and headquarters detectives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
BABY, BORN YESTERDAY,
NAMED AFTER JOHNSON

Born while Walter johnson was
pitching his last game ia the world
ana Mrs ne Rober Aru Snilo i Il
Alexandria, Va. has been chris
tened Walter johnson Arnold. His
father 10 an ardent admirer OF the
great pitcher who ID now nearing
the close Of his great career.
There are nine boys and seven
girls In the Arnold family, all
living. The next boy may be
named after Goose Gosiin or
''Bucky" Harris, the proud father
says. sl..s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
Y. S. AGENTS DESTROY
RYE AND BIG Still

Prohibition Agents George p.
King and Thomas wheeler raidsd
g stiIl in 4 house at Mattawonan,
Charles county Nd. ana destroyed
more than 1000 gallons Of mash
and rye whiskey.
Alois Shlagel was arrested and
VII be given hearing in Baiti.
more tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09

Purchases Forwarded Prepaid 70 Any Shipping Point IN the u
INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
MoRocc CAN NEUTRAL ZONE
MAY be ENDANGERED

TANG1ER. Oct. o. Anxiety was
Expressed here that the border
clashes between Spaiiards and
Riffs might endanger the neutrality
Of the. Tangier zone. Is ',-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09

duty Is the metal Of the young gen.
tIenan from Chicago.
The young gentleman went home
and proceeded to manufacture his
metal ana also TO continue to keep
strictly out ok politics.
. He could not have got more Il he
had been the largest campaign con-
tfibutOr IN the United States.
What did this mean to this writer.
To the neutral student Of politics?
1t meant--th this writer ventures to
say that there Ii something more
important IN politics than IAN III.
teresf.
That something u certain state
Of mind.
n the state 81 mind II protection
ist, profession viii be given by Re.
publicans to Democratic peanut
growers IN Virginia and to non-polit-
ical mental enthusiasts from Chicago
Irrespective of and contrary to-
their Republican political import
ance.
Democrats Hit South.
Similarly, when the Democrats are
IN power, they establish & low tariff
Tor the peanuts Of Virginia and Tor
the rice Of Arkansas irrespective
~ the fact that Virginia and Ark.
ailsas are Democratic.
Senator Underwood, who principal.
" made the Democratic tariff under
Woodrow Wilson, Comes from Ala
bana. Alabama produces iron and
steel. Senator Underwood gave to
iron and steel no special preferen-
tial exorbltant favors il the Under
wood Tariff Law.
There Il more Of mental prejudice,
one way Or the other. IN Washing
ton than there II Of any favorIng
or special interests.
The great thing which they
recently have wanted II the ex.
change Of information among and
between members Of trade associa.
ton" h various lines Of Industry.
The Government, which '.tile
interests" are supposed 10 own,
has taken various trade associa-
tions' on this point all the way up
TO the United States Supreme Court
Tor scurtiny and correction.
Score Prosecutions
The United States Supreme Court,
thereupon, through Its recent decis.
ions, has so terrorized our trade
associat tons" that many or them
have been disbanded and one 81
them, IN the petroleum industry,
although not dishanded, Il afraid
today to print the mere statistics
OF the actual facts regarding the
production Of gasoline.
Also the principals Standard Oil
companies in the United States are
being prosecuted BY the Denartment
Of Justice to prevent them from
exchanging the use Of their patents
on methods Of refining petroleum
Into gasoline
This writer has met many people
who think that STANDARD OIL owns
the Government.
He never has met. any Standard
OH man who was not painfully sure
that the Government ii owned by
somebody else.
Owned BY Enemies"
Meanwhile the trade unionists
are beyond doubt sure that the Gov.
eminent IL owned by the anti
linionists.
They know this because Of court
decisions which are against the
unions.
The trade associations Of
manufacturers and merchants
know that the Government Is
owned by their enemies because
there have been 80 many court
decisions against trade. asso-
Citations"
The conclusion Wolld seem to
be that the Government il owned
not by anybody but by every
body's enemies.
In certain sense, In d most
satisfactory sense. It IL.
Tomorrow: NObOdy's and Every.
body's Government.
tCopyriRlt, 1924 BY Current News
Features Incl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 cats
meow Was the indirect CAUSE of
j firs Ia Brooklyn.
Eugene Grand. who lives III
94s Jefferson avenue. heard the
cry 81 bib pet Maltese cat. He.
vas unable to locate the sound,
and began 4 search for It with 4
candle.
Looking under the bed Grand
set IL afire. Firefnen quickly
extinguished the blaze and the
damage was negligible, Pussy
was found later an the roof
edge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
Bedroom Furniture

s pc Walnut and Fiddle Back Maple
Bedroom Suite. ................@14 5.OU
\ pc. Mahogany and Fiddle Back Maple
Bedroom Suite, with decora-
z pc. Mahogany Tnlaid Sheraton Bed
room Suite. ................. $4,000
z pc. Walnut Inlaid Sheraton Bed
room Suite. ................... $4,000
s pc. Dark Blue Decorated Bedroom
Suite .................. $4,000
9 pc. Two-toned Walnut Bedroom Suite,
Queen Anne ...................s 80. $975.OO.
Very Handsome High-bOy, Solid Ma
hogany ..,.............. $50. $4,000
Very Handsome Low-boy, Solid
Mahogany ................... $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-09
Lining Room Furniture

5 pc. Mahogany Living Room Suite,
covered i'm mOhair with down cushions,
Louis III, O53.OO
2 pc. Mohafr Living Room Suite, with
down cushions ,................... S85O.OO
Walnut and Rosewood Chest, French
Period ......,.......5.... $4,000
Small Mahogany Chest French
Period $500
PC. Living Room Suite, spring cusIl.
ions, mOhair and damask cover
ing .................... $4,000
5 pc. Living Room Suite, spring cush-
ions, covered i'm mohair and dam-
ask ..,........ ......... S575.OO
Beautiful Arm Chair, upholstered III
wOol-figured tapestry, very come
Portable $500
| Rocker to match above $500
Evening star., 1924-04-06

Mary E. Hamilton (left) in
structing feminine members of
New York police department
in art of jiu-jitsu.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

Din. his roly.poiy partner T. seen as
a smart walter In this same hes2slry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

shook. as / had. with most Of the
profession. looked upon this limo.
walton as a form Of cheap amune.
ment which WIS 10 be scorned b.
real actors. / considered n undig.
nlfled and not In harmony with the
best traditions Of the stage. only
niekei0deons and beer gardens had
encouraged Il. In fact, those who
were 10 engaged were considered
tho oulcasts Of the theatrical pro.
fension.
Then the spectre Of the wolf
came into my mind. and ! began
10 think more kindly toward the
thing had considered beneath my
notice.
I turned suddenly 70 Smiley. ANY
chance for me up there7"
why. certainly" hs replied.
There Aheuld be. You're an actor.
aren't your Come on up there with
me now. there might be something
doing this afternoon
Confronted thus suddenly with the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

this man might be. when. 10 my
amazemeni. he came toward me
with hand extended and warm
smile Of greeting on his face. II
was then that recognized Joseph
Smiley. who subsequently became
nationally known as a pholoplay
director and actor
AMER the usual greetings were
over. he extended a cordial invita-.
ton 10 lunch with him. which
accepted with a great deal of eager.
mess. AZ lunch We remininced OF the
days when smiley was an actor IN
my vaudeville company. When be
paid tho bill for lunch. ] began 20
wonder how II happened that Joe
was flashing a roll Of bills while ].
his former employer. WA hunting
fob
"Why-er-you see. I'm working
In moving pictures. I'm an assist
ant director st tho Imp studio on
bsth a."
This came as somewhat OF a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

A TEAR has rolled around and
a Rolb and Dill ars with US again
n nsw play from the pen or Aaron
Hoffman. called "a Big Reward.
asallas with a hilarious series OF lD
c.dsu.s IN which the solution Is
carefully guarded 20 tho very end
Of the mlrtk-proyolSing three nets.
The comedians win be the attraction
a tie Metropolitan theater for one
resk, beginning Sunday night
"A Big Reward" Is a crook story
given iutsrnati1nal flavor, not only
BY the Dutch accent garnishlng the
English Of Kolb and Dill. but also
b. the fact that an internationally
famous portrait Is being sought By
numerous dstcctiyes KoIb and Dill
fni themselves in hilarious dilcmmas
during The un,ansiIng OF the mys.
terry
kclh. The long. lean fuusser. por.
uays he rule OF a gay man about
town. sort Of @rounder. and the
actin q the piece transplres In his
Apartment in q big New York hotel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
OHPHErM PROMISES
HEADLINE PROGRAM

Din. his roly.poiy partner IL seen as
a smart waiter IN this same hos2elry.
0HPHEi'M PROMISES
HEADLINE PROGRAM
The orpheum IS making is bid
for patronage naxs week with an ALI
feature blll. Most Of the acts ars
Of headline proportions and all are
said 70 Be- above. the average.
Alma Nelson. favorlto premiere
bailerina. Is bringing her big dancing
act. IN which sho Ia assisted By Dan
Ely. Dave Rlcs and the Frsyollsy
Five.
The Cob" BY Paul Gerard Smith.
Is sketch Of unusual novelty. II
shows tho versatility Of Thomas +.
Swift. tho popular comedian. who
essays the title role.
Leo Beers. tho distinctive enter.
talner. Is another bright spot on the
now bill. Crisp stories. odd nttIo
songs. skin al tho piano and striking
individuality aro tho trump cards
that Dir. Beers plays
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
ID. SMITH nIRECIs

Nitagraph has announced thai
David Smith win direct Captain
Blood" the polarization 9f Rafael
sahatini's novel All Of the re-
sources Of this company have been
placed az the dlspoaal Of Director
Smith IN preparing Tor this super
feature. The continuity il nogg b..
ing written BY C. Graham Baker.
editor in-chief OF Yltagraph
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

possibility OF being plunged into the
moving picture business. ! began 10
weaken. then seemed again 20 hear
an ominous gTowi from the wolf. and
] held 70 my decision. A moment
later was rolling luxuriouSly up 20
the Imp studio with Smiley.
CONTINUED Next Saturday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
KING COMPANY
PLAYS "sfy MAN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The VIII KING company IS staging
an entirely new King creation. on
ii,ied My Man" farce ksenly
adapted TO the merry troupe Of fun.
makers. The plo, deals with the
wiies OF a sheik with ''ths other fei.
lows wifo." and fkny proves heart.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

After many hectic film deaths.
Dale Fuller is happy that she Il per.
mitted 70 live thru one picture Now
she Is playing In Three Weeks"
and live.