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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
DRUG MAKERS OPPOSE
SWISS STAND ON OPIUM
People Feel That Cessation of Manu-
factlIre of Narcotics Would Prove
Economic Loss to Country.

Geneva, Jan. IA campaign is
under way in the German speaking
cantons of Switzerland to influence
the Swiss government not TO sub
scribe to the Hague opium conyen-
ton, as is earnestly desired by the
United States and other countries
who are taking the lead in the world
war against opium. International
conferences win be held in Geneva
next year TO carry on the fight against
opium on the basis OF the American
principle that the use of narcotic
drugs should be restricted TO medi-
cinal and scientific purposes.
There is much manufacturing OF
narcotic drugs in Switzerland, and
the government never has adhered to
the Hague convention. chiefly for the
reason That the cessation of drug
manufacture would prove a serious
economic loss TO the Swiss people. II
is, however, doing its utmost to ar
range Nhole-hearted participation in
the anti-drug movement Several
newspapers i'm the drug manufacture
ing centers are waging campaign
against the governments policy. de-
caring that Swiss cooperation means
further financial losses to a people al
ready suffering from the effects of the
high Swiss exchange.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
WOMAN ouTwITs BURGLAR
Armed Man TIccs When She Call,
Family.

Hackcnsack. n. j., Jan. al.
Meyers Bogcrt. broker of Hacken-
sack, said today that he would give
$500 for Information that would lead
10 the arrest and conviction OF a well
dressed burglar who entered the
hcsne OF his daughtcr-in-law. Mrs. r.
NJ. Borgert, a widow. last night, and
threatened 10 shoot her.
Come boys. it's a burglar" Mrs.
Bogcrt cried. and the burglar dashed
into a side room and out Of bed
room window before the rest of the
family. who were listening TO the ra-
do downstairs. realized what had
happened.
II dint feel frightened until il was
all over and then I wondered where I
got all the nerve" said Mrs. Bogert
afterward. The burglar had searched
several drawers but found nothing,
for l kept all my jewels in the bank
safe"
Two weeks ago a sccond-story man
got $500 worth Of jewels from the
residence Of John Borg on Prospect
avenue. Borg is the broker who gave
his business 10 three assistants after
clearing 100000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03

England among the commanders OF
bis army and conferred about 20
earldons. not one OF which exists to-
da-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03

VI is estimated that the sun can go
on supplying heat at the present rate
for 1.n00. 900. 600 years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
NOTORIOUS CROOK
Believed CAPTURED
Eddie Guerin Once Escaped From
Devils Island

Edinburgh, Jan. 3.-The police OF
this city believe that they have In
custody Eddie Guerin, a notorious
crook who made "A dramatic escape
years ago from Devils Island. the
French penal colony off the coast OF
French Guiana.
A woman entering a hotel room
found "A man trying To open "a trunk
that contained valuables. She raised
an alarm and the man fled, but was
pursued and arrested. His resem-
blanco TO photographs OF Guerin.
linked with other circumstances OF
the case led the authorities 10 suspect
his identity.
Gucrin, AN internationally knosn
crook who made his headquarters
in Chicago was sent TO Devils Island
for taking $4,000 from the American
Express co. in Paris in 1901. lie
served -four years and then escaped
TO the mainland OF French Guiana in
a canoe. His subsequent return TO
London and his re-association with
hts former pal the woman known as
Chicago May" eliminated In quar-
rel between Guerin and Charles smith
an American over the woman. Smith
shot and wounded Guorin and for this
offcnsc was sentenced TO penal sergi-
tude for life IN Dartmorc prison
southampton. England. This was in
July 1907 Smith was liberated in
May. l922 and was deported 10
America,
AZ the time Of the shooting the
Gnerin be extradited. but Great Bri-
tain refused 10 comply deciding that
he was n British subject.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
AMERICAN COUNTESS
Is SEEKING DIVORCE
Countess Guenthcr Won Bcrnsiorff
Seeks Restoration of Giti-
zenship Here.

Philadelphia, Jan. 3.-Reports
have reached here that Countess
Guenther Won Bernstorff. daughter
in-law of the former German ann
bassador at Washington. is planning
to return TO this country and seek the
restoration of her American citizen
ship.
Paris dispatches say that the
Countess Is weary of tho difficulties
that her life in Germany has impos-
cd on her, and is willing TO make al
most any sacrifice to become an
American citizen again. Report also
has Il that she will seek a divorce.
Edward J. Thomson, of Burling-
ton, n. j., is the foster father of the
Countess.
The last letter that came TO us
from the Countess arrived a month
ago." he said. ''She said nothing
about planning 10 come TO this coun-
try. If she does come ! do not think
she will come TO Burlington. II she
does She will be snubbed here"
II opposed her marriage TO her
present German husband, Just as
opposed her marriage to her previous
husband. ] hope she divorces the
Count.
MIR. Thomson has been retired
from business for several years. lie
was an official of the Girurd Fire In
surance Company Of this city.
Mrs. Margaret McNeal Thomson,
the first wife Of MIR. Thomson. loft
sSO.000. 10 be held in trust for the
Countess. who was 10 receive life
income from this sum.
The Countess was formerly Marga-
ret Vivian -Thomason. In Ber-
lin five years ago she was married 10
Count Guenthcr Won Bernstorff. She
was formerly the wife of Baron Ra-
deck.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
HORSESHOE PITCHERS

Wilmington, o.. Jan. 3.-Horseshoe
pitchers are now recognized as full
nedgcd athletes the National Horse
shoe Pitchers association having rati-
fled an agreement with the Amateur
Athletic Union TO become part of that
body.
Announcement Of the ratification
was made by II. Il. Howard. secretary
Of the National Horseshoe Pitchers
association.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
TENNESSEE AID TO COOLIDGE
State Committee Asks That Instructed
Delegates Re Sent.

Nashville, Ten. Jan. 3.--The repub-
lican state convention will be held in
Knoxville. May J.. the counties choos-
ing their delegates between Feb.
and Is.
experimenting the resolutions en-
dorsing the Administration of Presi-
dent Coolidge, another resolution,
adopted by the State committee this
afternoon, pledged TO Mr.. Coolidge
the entire support OF the committee
and urged the counties to send dcfc-
gates instructed for him. Tennessee
will send twenty-seven delegates to
the Cleveland convention.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03

ROBINSON SAILS SATURDAY.

New York, Jan. 3.--Ilenry NJ. Rob.
inson Of Los Angeles. one of the three
Americans who will serve on the
PREPARATIONS inquiry committees i'm
Paris, arrived In New York today
from Washington to sail on the Aant-
tania Saturday lie declined 10 dis
cuss his attitude on rcparations, say
ing that his lips were sealed at a con
Terence with Secretary Hughes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
AIR MAIL TO- BE RESUMED

san Francisco. Jan. 3.--Air mail
service planes will resume the east
west flights on January I. il is an
nounced here. The service was dis.
continued during the holidays TO per-
init complete oyerhauling OF all planes
used I'm the transcontinental service
between San Francisco and New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
TREADWAY WARNS
OF PUBLIC UPRISING
Says Govt. May Yet Have TO
Take Over Coal Mines

Washington, Jan. a. Continuance
of those responsible for the high
price of anthracite, Representative
Treadway, republican, Massachusetts,
declared today in the house, even
tually will lead to a public uprising
that will demand government inter
ference.
II am confident he said, that a
way can be found out of this situa-
ton. | hope il will be short of gov
eminent ownership"
In lengthy prepared address, Mr..
Treadway made references to state
ments by President Coolidge on the
coal situation in his MESA ge to con-
gress, to the findings of the federal
coal commission and to his bill which
seeks to regulate hard coal and dis
tribution.
Government Must Act
THE main sources OF relief must
come through the federal govern
ment. mo other deductions are pos
sible when all phases of the problem
are considered"
Declaring that the reason for the
high price of anthracite is "uncon-
trolled monopoly" the Massachusetts
representative contended that inflated
prices were the result of the COM
bined action of the land owners, the
state laws of Pennsylvania, the OPP
orators, miners, transportation com
panies and iobbers.
THE fact that anthracite produc-
ton is monopoly and uncontrolled
and unregulated," he said, makes it
the toy of every element in any way
connected with the business
Data gathered by the coal commits
sion, the house WAS told, proves that
owners profits are both excessive and
uncontrolled. AS to wages paid min
ers, Mr.. Trcadway said their organi-
cations have entered into the spirit
OF greed and realization, as all 9th
ers have, Of the lack of control over
the business"
While hours of employment be-
meath the surface should not be long,
certainly never in excess of eight
hours and possibly not more than
siN,' hn continued, the employe
working by the piece or quantity pro-
duction should he permitted to eNer-
else his own judgment as TO output.
When there is opportunity, through
favorable conditions, to increase the
amount of production and thereby
add to his daily wage, no regulation
either of the operator or the miners
union should prevent this being
done"
Discussing suspensions of produc-
ton In the anthracite field on account
OF disputes between the operators and
miners, Mr.. Treadway said:
Third Party Needed
I'm any future agreement between
those responsible for the preparation
OF anthracite for market, third
party must sit at the council table
and In fact be at the head OF the
table. The industry has been run
long enough with two parties at in.
ter"st namely the men and the on.
orators. We are demanding ropre.
sentation for the public and IL is our
duty rs legislators to see TO IL that
the other two interests become sub.
serricnt TO that OF the public"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
An Actor He Must Bc

London--A thcatcr contract was
given to Lauri. baby son OF Lupino
Lane. the comedian. on the very day
Of his birth. II stipulatcs he must
begin work for two London producers
when he's lG. The pledge is In keep
ing with an old custom in the Lane
family. Every boy is dedicated to
the stage. So has II been since 1854
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03

For 200 years Holland has been
leading factor In the cocoa industry.
Today Amsterdam alone has is fac
tories engaged in the manufacture OF
cocoa and chocolate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03

The average weekly earnings of
men employed in factories in New
York state are about twice as high
as those OF women workers, accord
ing TO n report of the state depart
ment of labor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-03
POST OFFICE Will
CONDUCT inquiry
Wood Oil Case Will Result in
Some Action

Washington. Jan. 3.--Chief Postal
Inspector simmons admitted yester-
day that the post office department
has received complaints that the
mails have been used frauducntly by
the Acme Production corporation and
the Craven Oil and Refining company.
with which Leonard Wood, Jr,, was
associated.
one such complaint, Mr.. Simmons
said, was filed more than a year gao,
referred TO the Austin. Tex, division,
and never acted upon because ut was
a delicate case requiring caution"
Action is now contemplated, II Is said,
as result OF complaints and pub
lieity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-08
Record Occupancy In
New Vienna Homes

Vienna, Oct. 20--(A. r. by MaiD-
What is said to be record for Cen
trail Europe was made here recently
when q number OF houses were COM
pleted and ready for occupancy
within three weeks. The houses were
erected as an experiment owing 10
the dearth of dwellings here and II
planned to build more by the hum
dreds II the scheme proves practical
The frame of the houses consisted
OF two sets of boarding which were
set four to five inches apart. the IN
tervening space between the board
ing being filled with sawdust when
had been treated with a chemical
preparation which made 1t non-in.
fiammable A coating OF plasterins
was applied to the outside OF Wy
boarding and family from the
Vienna slums moved into their new
home 81 days after the work was
begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-08
Editorial Comment
Massachusetts Sets The Pace
(Boston HERALD

Little short of amazing was the
Majority by which the voters of
Massachusetts defeated the child
labor amendment on referendum
Tuesday. The vote against the
amendment was 696, l19-almost ex-
actly the size of the vote cast for
Coolidge and Dawes, which in itself
wasi the largest vote ever cast in the
history of the state-and this al
though the referendum was at the
very end of a long and complicated
ballot, while the Republican electors
lad its leading place. The ma
iority against the amendment was
44S,S9S. The majority for the Re-
cratic and La Toilette electors COM
bined was 276,535. The result was
due solely to a superb organization
brought together in a very few
weeks, by the Seninels OF the
Republic, the Massachusetts Public
Interests League and the citizens
committee To protect our homes and
children, and other men and women
devoted to the preservation of con-
stitutional government.
Had the vote been taken within a
week after the adoption of the re-
solution by Congress, the amend
ment would have been accepted by
a majority equally decisive-so I'M
familiar were the voters with the
phraseology of the proposed amend
ment, and with it's possibilities. In
deed. friends of the amendment de-
manded that our Legislature. in the
closing days of the session, ratifX 1t
without serious debate in order that
Massachusetts. the home of the
neiI nt,f tr1, l.. 20
being the first state to ratify. This
through the wise caution of Presi-
dent Allen of the Senate and of
Wellington Wells. the chairman of
the committee on rules. The inten-
sive campaign of education which
followed is without precedent in the
records of the state.
1t is safe to say that the result in
Massachusetts will have a farreach-
ing influence in other states where
the amendment will come before the
Legislatures without being referred
to a popular vote. and il the amend
rent is rejected, as now seems prob
able. Massachusetts will have set an
example which will affect greatly
the result
Other amendments to the con-
stitution have been rushed through
Congress ana state legislatures with
out real consideration of the peoples
will. 1t Is of the utmost Importance
that hereafter no amendment shall
he ratified until the amending,
" occss shall have been changed so
that the people in each state may be
Consulted on vital problems affecting
permanently our form of govern
ment. Massachusetts makes a good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-08
Editors Letter Box
Governor Baxter and c.rrv
To The Editor of the *. j.:
'I'n l.n slnl,cr. L...l,.-.L, i

To The Editor of the X. j.:
10 be slangy (Which | seldom ann =,
1T makes me tired" this constant
criticism of the Governor for his
love for animals and his humane de-
sire that they shall be kindly, yes,
lovingly treated. 1t is noble
characteristic and does him credit.
rope wrote, Mans inhumanlty to
man makes countless millions
mourn He might well have added
Man lnhumanity to animals has
caused untold suffering all the more
inhuman because in many cases the
Vlctifns are powerless to defend
themselves.
AS Tor Garry, he was not only a
noble specimen of the canine race. but
he occupied peculiar and possibly
unique position. He was not only
ms masters friend and companion
but he was n State House dog, He
was known by everybody in tbe
capitol from the dome to the ground
hoor Everybody was his friend and
ne was friend to everybody, and
When he went out his master was
not the only mourner.
AS to the flag incident. both
amazed end amused as 1 was, ALI
could think OF was much ado about
nothing; regular tempest in a
teapot l can understand why, as
Garry was State House occupant,
the Governor did not feel that he
was dissracing the flag IL it were
lowered during the brief time that
Garry was being taken for burial.
l wish that all the men, for whom
it has been half stated were as
worthy of the honor. He had been
faithful. true, loyal and loving: had
lived UP to the best light he knew.
l. would like TO ask these critics If
thsy have lived up to their highest
knowledge; have been as LOYAL to
their maker and served Him as
faithfully. Some of Them. IL they
we're honest would have to own that
they have not. The old proverb that
people who live in glass houses
shouldn't throw stones is not in
applicable to these same critics I'M
less they can prove that they have
lived perfect lives. have always
done as well as they knew and have
done their best.
Frankly, l have great adnira-
ton for the dog character. Your
dog never goes back on you. never.
No matter what Your circumstances.
your good or i'll fortune. he is ready
to stand by you through thick and
thin. Several years ago a man who
lived near me, buried a pet dog.
tdisgraced by the name Of Nero), in
his front yard among the flowers.
and placed A marker at the head of
the grave on which was inscribed
Mans OnlvN Friend" Talking with
him one day about it, he stoutIy
maintained his position. tersely, re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-08
OAKLAND

Mrs. Maud Hayes and two chill
dren from Augusta are visiting Mrs.
Hayes mother, Mrs. Lottie VIII
liams.
Mrs. Ralph Stowell. Mrs. George
Pullen, Mrs. H. II. Hatfield and Mrs
Leroy Mckenney attended the whist
party at the Pythian hail in Water
vile Thursday evening.
The Rally Day program given at
the United Baptist church Sunday at
II o'clock Is on the subject of ser
vice presenting four phases. serving
with joy, serving with fidelity, with
generosity and with expectancy I'm
der each division these will be sing
ing, recitation and a short pageant
given by different departments and
by individuals. Members of the
school
Very beautiful promotion diplo-
mas will be issued promoting from
the Cradle Roll to the Beginners de-
partment and from the Beginners
department up through the other
departments.
William Foss Of Water street has
purchased new automobile.
The Thursday Club of Oakland
Heights met Thursday afternoon at
the home of Miss Cecile Bushey
There was a short business meeting
after which the time was passed
with sewing and embroidery and re-
freshments were served.
The next meeting will be held
November 20 at the Asa Bates Me-
mortal Chapel at Oakland Heights
at which time Gentleman's Night
will be observed.
Miss Mildred Morrill, Of Somerville.
and Miss Dorothy Morrill, OF Water
vile. who have been visiting their
aunt, Mrs. Alvin II. Gilman have re-
turned ito their homes.
Scott Morrill, of Augusta was a
recent guest of his sister, Mrs. AL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-08
CRITICS AND THE CRITICIZED

a correspondent in Letter Box adj
tises those. who would criticise the
Iroptiety of using State parks and
flags to express the personal sorrow
of State official over the loss of 81
faithful animal pet. first to search
their hearts and see if those are as
pure and unselfish as that of the
deceased animal.
Well. the last Legislature refused
to appropriate money for memorial
at the state park for Names
folders and we do not recall that
there was any protest from those
who now approve the erection of
memorial to an excellent dog that
happened to have the present Cover
nor for its master 1t is true the
master is willing to pay for the
memorial
Probably some Of those who
have criticised this would not object
to the State erecting memorial to
faithful dogs. but not all of them
ing one In memory of our soldiers.
Furthermore. as the Journal has
previously remarked. ii should be as
sumed that what one state official
might do in state park for his dog
ether state officials, present or
future--or relatives of those who
may have passed on. might wish
to do and that it were best to have
some arrangement under which this
might he done without confusion.
Moreover some animals. the prop
erty OF private individuals. might
be found worthy of distinction. be-
cause of some special act of heroism
or sacrifice Indeed It might re
deemed proper and of educative value
If the State should make an effort
10 commemorate distinguished deeds
of mans four footed companions
and helpmeets. Possibly the discus
sion that has arisen may result in
this. but 1t surely Will not if the Eff
forts are characterized by absurdity.
As vet we have seen nothing in
the criticism that implies lack of
niendliness to dogs or to other
animals. Those who protest any
criticism of the methods employed
respecting Garry assume the critics
arc not lovers of dogs. This is
neither true nor fair. We know of
some considering those methods
worthy of criticism. who themselves
Lave owned dogs. have loved them
and ,enderly cared for them and
who recall the fidelity Of these
companions as among the sweetest
recollections Of their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-08
zer meS,1 Deg of y5a!r

Little Jack Rabbit had very
tender heart. Yes he did, most GER
tainly and positively. as YOU will see
if you read a few words more of this
story and remember what hap
pened in the last.
Let him CO. by and by begged
the bunny BOY. after gaining courage
enough to peek out OF 1se Ragged
Rabbit Giants pocket.
Not yet" answered the giant, still
holding Mr.. Wicked Wolf by the
tongue and tail. I've got notion
to pull em both OUT
NO, no." cried the little rabbit.
Let go of his tongue and hear what
he has TO say"
Don't know about that answer
ed the Ragged Rabbit Giant, know
ing that to hold a wolf by the tail
is no easy matter. He might bite
me, He can't now without cutting
his tongue off"
Let go and swing him around
and around by the TAIL" advised the
tiny Yellow Bird.
''Ha. ha." laughed the giant. step
ping into a clear space between the
trees. Good idea, little bird and
letting go of Mr.. Wicked Wolfe