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New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
CALIFORNIA LEASE
 NOW IN L|MELIGHT
Teapot Dome PrOberS Turn From
 Campaign Of 1920

Washington, April 10. Turning for information about the under-sur- face events at the rep iblican national convention al Chicago in 1920 the senate oil committee launched today irto an investigation of the leasing of government land in California naval reservations.
 This reserve which is known as the "checkerboard" because Of the alter mating squares Of government and rri- ,ately owned lands, began in 1920 with the drilling of offset wells to prD- tect the government plots from drain age.
 F.. C. Finney, assistant secretary of the interior and II. Foster Bain, di- rector of the bureau of mines were called by the committee for question ing in this line Of inquiry. l.. l.. Tar bell an oil engineer, now living in Bethel. Conn. also was recalled for cross examination in connection with observations respecting leases in this feld which he gave to the committee earlier in the week.
 Long Discussion
 Al the outset Senator Walsh. the committee prosecutor. ard Tarbol got into long discussion about tho question of the drainage to Teapot Dome. The witnosa said that when he referred to drainage in his previous testimony he was talking about the edge of the reserve. Drainage was
 
 for the disappointing production in the Wyoming reserve. He declared it was impossible to tell what production in the reserve might be.
 Turning to naval reserve No. I. Senator Walsh developed from the witness that the 31 per cent royalty paid by the Doheny interests to the government applied 10 a phenomenal field" in a small section Of that re- serve.
 Sweeping his pencil over a largo map of the 3o.o0O acres in the whole reserve, Senator Walsh asked if any one would consent to pay a royalty Of sl per cent on such an area.
 Not unless he is crazy" said Tar bell.
 Senator Walsh remarked that Les lie NJ. Shaw. a former secretary of the treasury. had been making statements in public addresses that Dohony was paying 3i per cent royalty on his leases.
 Tarbell said no ono could tell now whether the Doheny or Sinclair lease would provo the more profitable to tho government: that only the actual pro- duction of oil could finish the answer 10 that On tho present showing in Teapot Dome. he said, if would appear that the Doheny contract would prove
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Mrs. Esther Maude German

Mrs. Esther Maude German, wife of Albert J. German of IS Rockwell ave nue. died yesterday afternoon. She was born in Nova Scotia and was 56 years old. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs, FL sic G. Waters of Salt Lake City, Utah; one son, Harold C. of this city: her mother. Mrs. James Brown: three sis ters, Miss Harriet Brown, Mrs. Nc Kay, Mrs. Coughlin, and three broth CTS, Frederick, Robert and Charles Brown, all Of Cambridge, Mass.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at o'clock from the E. C.. Porter Undertaking parlors. Rev. John l.. Davis will officiate and bu- rial will be in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
OPERATION ON HEART.
Surgeon Describes Delicate Surgical
 Operation on Human Organ.

Baltimore, April 1s.-An opera ton on the human heart, apparently successful in which the organ ~as actually barred by the surgeons knife was described at fhe meeting of tho American Surgical association yester- day bv Dr. Elliott C. Cutler Of liar ward Medical school. He told Of having inserted his finger in an ori5ce in the heart Of cure yauular trouble and declared that the patient inn proved eleven months after the oper- alton. Dr. Cutler said the patient was t4 year old girl.
 The sack in ulich 'hs heart is en- closed Eas opened. The heart uas exposed. While f b,at the delicate operation of opening inc orifce was performed. The ssct. p-as ctntsd snd The patient slowly recovered.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Witnesses Agree Man Hit
 By Car Was a Suicide

Bridgeport. April 1a. - Witnesses called at an inquest held by Coroner John ]. Phclan today agreed that Fred Mayer, committed suicide when ne was run over and killed by trol- ley car al Turkey Hill, between West port and Fairfield early "Wednesday morning. Those who saw the tragedy said that Mayer had previously tried 10 throw himself in front of two tour ing cars and a trlTk on the highway. These vehicles missed him and he jumped in front Of the trolley. The coroner reserved his decision.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
British Shipyard Strike
 Ends, Men Return Monday

Southampton. Eng, April lo.--The engineers and other shipyard strikers decided at meeting today 10 return to work next "Wednesday. II was the unauthorized strike Of these work. CTS for higher pay and their refusal 10 return when ordered 10 do so by the union officials which caused the shiphuilding employers to declare a lockout throughout the country l, is assumed that the lockout, which has tied up all the country's shipysrds since April Is and made 100000 men idle, will be ended as the result of the strikers decision 10 go back 10 their jobs.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
COURTS MARTIAL RELIEF.
t5 of e20 in Beascnworih Get Sen.
 tencp Rcdurttons.

Lesvenworth, kann April la-- Forty-hve Of the 22o military pris- oners here have received commuta- tions and reductions Of sentences as a result Of the investigation conduct ed in March by Major James Stsns. field and Major r. K. Ross. the spe. clally appointed clemency board.
 Tn their first reports. the board sct- ed on caves which merited special consideration. Now the board is con- siderins the remaining cases in al- phabeticai order and has reached cases listed under "H".
 Out Of the forty-1ve only five have been released. Twenty scommu- ta;ions were given 10 life termers. of whom i7 were Houston rioters Their sentences. in most Of tho cases were cut 10 90 years.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Plans Completed for
 Memorial to "Wild Bill'

New Haven. April i9.-The plan for unreiing tablet to the memory of Wild Bill" Donovan, late manager of the New Haven baseball club. at Weiss park tomorrow was finished fo- day. Mayor FitzGcrald heads the committee and will speak. Commis- sioner I.andis, Mrs. Landis and a host Of men notable in the sporting world are expected 10 be here. Eastern league teams will be represented and managers of several major teams have sent word that they will be here. Mir Donoyan's father and three sisters were to be here this afternoon. The Philadelphia Athletics, who will play against New Haven, will arrive at II a, m.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
NEW HAVEN BOY KILLED.

New Haven, April l9.--Dominick Nitro, l6. was killed this afternoon when he ran into the side of truck belonging 10 the state highways de. partment driven by Arthur B. Ellis. The police say the lad was riding n bicycle on the sidewalk and steered off tho curb and into the truck, which was barely moving. The truck was stopped in little over its own length.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
IF Year Old BOysGOne From Home for Week

Joseph Iacabrucke, aged ls years, Of 249 LasalIe street has been missing from his home for the past week, ae- cording to report made by his moth CT 10 the police today. The mother said that she had no idea where the boy could have gone, or why he had Jeff home
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
WANT LABOR BACK

New Haven, April 19.--Returns at Connecticut federation of labor head of organized labor in the state has voted in favor of labor bank. Pres ident P. F. O'Meara said today. The vote will be completed on May 1o.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
NO HEARING TO-DAY
Committee Investigating TeSss Iand
 VIpuds To Meet M0udsr

washirrton. April Is.--T The session of f11e snrate committee investigating alleged land frauds in The lower Tio Grarde EslIsy of Texas. nas postpon- ed today until Monday.
 The poaponemsnt vas due to 'he pressure of other uork and the sb- serce of Chairman Moses. T. is plan red to hold morning and afternoon sessions Monday.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
Mrs. Mary Crowley

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Crowley of 8 Bronson street will be held Mon day morning from her home at $50 o'clock followed by high mass Of re- duiem in the church Of St. John the Evangelist at 9. Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
.IBBoNs-CARp FIGHT.

Paris. April i9.--An agreement for q bout between Georges Carpentier and Tom Gibbons at Chicago on May 80 was signed here today by Jack curley and Francois Descamps, man agers Of the fighters.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
City Items

Alderman Frank L. Conlon has re- turned home after visit to Boston, .
 A marriage license was issued today to Walter H. Novel of 40 Main street and Miss Margaret F.. Sullivan of 113 Greenwood street.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
SEw wE.THER N.N
Washington Torecastcr Has Been
 Transferred To PaciIc Coast

Washington. April ia.-Eduard r. Boris. for is years official weather forerastpr Tor the Washington district. viii lra.s his post sorua time in June # vas announced today. to assume charge nf the Paciar forncsst district al sau T-rsnefscn. He sill succeed E. A. BesIs, retired.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
TittrpraIa
Mrs. Emily IT. Bower

The funeral of Mrs. Emily II. Bower was held this afternoon with services at the E. C. Porter funeral parlors at s:s0 o'clock. Rev. William Ross officiated. Burial was in Fair view cemetery.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
Starting Wrong

Before he married Sarah Jane he
built a cottage in the lane, and
furnished it, with loving care, from
attic to the cellar stair. He thought
how joy would light her eyes, when
he had sprung his small surprise.
Few brides" he said, however
sweet, find homes all ready and COM
plete" And when the pastor, large
as life, had deftly made them man
and wife, the husband led his bloom
ing bride to that new house, and
stepped inside. This is your 'home,'
he proudly said the floor, the roof
tree overhead. the lovely chromos
OH the wall, the gorgeous whatnot
in the hall bought them all, and
not a cent is owed by me, to any
gent From room to room she
slowly crept. and then sat on the
floor and wept. She sprinkled plain
and fancy tears and gnaShed her
teeth and wrung her ears. The
things her loving James had bought
to make the home a beauty spot
but filled her bosom with despair :;
discordant colors everywheres and
chairs and tables that were screams
and pictures that would spoil ones
dreams. She could not bear to tell
the truth to James about that mis-
fit booth, and so she lived among his
junk while her artistic spirit shrunk !;
and oft the weary husband sighed,
Why is she sad. my fair young
bride? Why does she shudde,r when
she views the lovely purples, pinks
and blues which make our cottage
all the style? What can / do to
make her smile?'
(Copyright.) WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
K. OF C.PICNlC TOMORROW
Large Crowd Expected at Chesa.
peake Beach for Outing.

The knights of Columbus will hold
their annual excursion tomorrow at
Chesapeake Beach. 1t is expected to
be one of the largest outings of the
season at the resort. A concert by
the Knights of Columbus Band and
an athletic program, with valuable
prizes for the winners, will be the
features. Proceeds will be used for
an orphans Christmas tree party
next December and for the charity
fund maintained by the knights.
The following committees are in
charge of arrangements: Tickets-A.
J. Scullen, chairman; F. ]. Diegel-
man, J. f. Hillyard, john Dowlan,
Richard Everett, Thomas j. Fitzger-
aid, w. A. Mulligan, F. c. White, c.
A. Everett, George A. Vienmann, J. C.
Sproesser and AL JOY. Reception
James A Sullivan, chairman; Thomas
j. Fitzgerald, John Dowlan, ]. P.
Ratcliffe, John f. Burns, Hamilton z.
Clipper, NJ. D. Schaefer, James r.
Ryan and Rev. Father F. y. Cava-
naugh. AthleticS-Jack kife<, chair
man; w. J. O'Brien, Maurice Colbert,
John P. Dunn, James B. Flynn. Daniel
Crowell, Harry Kane and George H.
Beuchart. Publicity-John Dowlan,
chairman; J. F. Hillyard, vice chair
man: Maurice J. McAuliffe, Thomas
X. Galleher and John Overholt
Evening star., 1924-07-16
MAN AND THREE BOYS
ARE BITTEN BY DOGS
William A. Barr Attacked by Ami.
NAL at Friends Home-Iad on
Playground Victim.

Three boys and a man were bitten
by dogs yesterday The man was
William A. Barr, twenty eight, 1899
Lawrence street northeast. He was
on the premises of Henry c. Butler,
1925 Kearney street northeast, when
Buffers dog bit him on the right leg.
He received treatment at home and
the dog was surrendered to the health
department for examination
William billiard, fourteen. 10 Sd
street northeast. reported to police
of the ninth precinct that he was bit
ten on the right leg by the dog of
a nelghbor yesterday morning. He
was treated by his family physician.
While on Happy Hollow play
grounds. at 18th street and Wyoming
avenue, yesterday afternoon Philip
Smoot 2129 18th street, was bitten on
both legs by dog belonging to Mar
shall Cornfield, 2405 18th street. His
wounds were dressed by a physician.
Joseph Brown, thirteen. 1914 9TH
street northeast. was attacked by IL
stray dog on the street near his home
Monday afternoon and bitten on the
right leg. He received treatment at
home.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
b. S. LINES IN EUROPE
MERGED UNDER SHEEDY
Emergency Fleet and Shipping
Board Activities Placed Under
One Administrative Head.

Amafmagation of the. activities of
the Emergency. Fleet Corporation and
the United States Lines in Europe,
with Joseph L. Sheedy. vice presi-
dent Of the corporation in charge of
operations. as the head, was an
nounced last night by President
Palmer. At present Huntington T.
Morse is maintained in London as
the corporations director for all Eu-
rope and the United States Lines also
has director in London and at other
ports.
Discussing the new arrangement
Mr. Palmer said. 'It seemed best TO
have all the activities in the Euro
pean area placed under, one co-ordi-
mating head, who. on account of the
Importance of the work, should be a
vice president of the Fleet Corpora
ton" He added that Mr.. Sheedy
would have the assistance of Mr..
Morse and the other officials now in
charge of the European area. Mr..
Sheedy's place here, he said. would
not be filed.
Resignation of T. l.. Clear. treas
urer of the corporation. also was an
nounced by Mr.. Palmer. He will be
succeeded by f. Fl. Schmidt of Indian
apolis, now connected with the COR
poration.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
DRY OFFICERS SEEK
WINE DESTINATION
Church Leaders Suspect
Fraud in Withdrawals for
Sacramento Use.

Following a statement by Rabbi
Rudolph l. Coffee of Oakland Calf,
before the board of temper
ance, prohibition and public morals
Of the NJ. E. Church in this city chat
much wine for sacramental purposes
has been used for other than religious
rites. the prohibition unit states that
there has been an increase in the
number of gallons issued in succeed
ing years and that it intends to follow
up more closely the usage of wine
for religious causes in the future.
Statistics given out by the unit
show that in 1922 there were 2,13S.909
gallons of wine Withdrawn for sacra-
mental purposes and that in 1928
there were 2,503, ,4S9. Belief was eX
pressed that this years consumption
would about equal that of 1928.
1t is felt at the prohibition unit, it
is stated, that this is more wine than
is required for sacramental rites and
1t is promised to follow up the dis
tribution of such drink even more
closely this year than has been done
in the past. Statistics go to show
that there are q number of court
cases on record for the violation of
the laws permitting the legal use of
WINE Under the present law, 1t is
stated, edCn member OIL II JEWISH l6H
lily is allowed two gallons of wine
to last year The wine is distrib
uted through rabbis and others re-
sponsible for the wine given out in
various ecclesiastical jurisdictions.
In the District of Columbia and
Maryland combined there We're 53,221
gallons withdrawn in 1922. as against
5o,727 during last year. The largest
number of gallons Withdrawn in any
single state was Illinois, where there
were e57,06S in 1922 and 1,13S,507 in
1929.
Rabbi Coffee in his address said
that the Jews themselves were pro-
testing against the ease with which
sacramenta1 wine is secured and he
urged that further restrictions be
thrown around the manufacture and
distribution of wine for that purpose.
He also called upon the members of
other denominations and friends of
law and order to back up the efforts
70 stop this practice.
Evening star., 1924-07-16

merous in Germany that the Berlin
courts pronounced no fewer than 176
divorce DEGREES in a recent week.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
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A complete assortment of
high quality trusses and clas-
tic goods at surprisingly low
prices. Discard that old
worn-out truss now-and get
a new one while these low
prices prevail. Expert truss
filters in charge-men who
know their business. Fit and
satisfaction guaranteed
Evening star., 1924-07-16
TODAY'S AMUsElEUTS.

BELAsCO-"The Deep Tangled
Wildwood" at $3.50 pm. Matineo. 2;se
pm.
POLps-De Wolf Hopper. in
wang" at $50 pm.
KElTH'S--Adelaide and Hughes
vaudeville, at 2:15 and 8:16 pm.
TTvOLI-"The Garden Of Music.
screen. and stage features, continuous
performance. from to IL pm.
kIALTO-"Being Respectable" al
1850, 1850, $3.50, 1850 and $3.50 pm.
COLUMBIA-"Wand Husbands,
at 1925. 1875, 1886, 5:s5, 1896 and s:4a
pm.
METROPOLITAN - "The White
Moth" at 11:40, 1886, $40. 5:55, 7:4a
and $40 pm.
PALACE-"Racing Luck" at HE
1856, 2:35. 4:25, 6:15. sos and s:5J
pm.
AMBASSADOR Beau Brummel,
at $50, 1890 and $3.50 pm.
CENTRAL-"The Rejected Woman,
continuous from 11:So am. to 9:31
pm.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
SOROPTIMISTS HOSTS
TO ZONTA MEMBERS
Clubs Will Meet This Afternoon
With Head of Society in
Virginia

The members OF the Zonta Club of
Washington will be the guests of the
Soroptimist Club at the home of
Ruby Lee Minar. president of the
latter club this evening. Miss Mary
1iindsley. president of the Zonta Club,
announced at the weekly luncheon
yesterday in the Raleigh Hotel that
members of that club are requeste ed
to meet their hosts at GIG New York
avenue this afternoon at $50 O'Clock
to secure transportation to Mrs.
Minar'S home in Virginia
The guest of honor Of the Zonta
Club yesterday was Mrs Eugene
stevens DIETER known as Gertrude
MacNulty stevens. short story writer).
who read one of her stories from "a
magazine.
Miss Lindsey presided at the
luncheon and Miss karolyn Klager
introduced Mrs. Stevens. About thirty
members were present
Evening star., 1924-07-16
NAMED u. S. ATTORNEY.
Joseph C. Shaffer Gets Western
Virginia Office.

Joseph c. Shaffer of Wytheville,
Va, has been appointed United States
ATTIC rney for the western district of
Virginia. succeeding Lewis 2. Sum-
mers, who recently resigned to ac
cept a nomination for Congress.
Mr.. Shaffer, who has served as as
sstant to Mr. Summers for the past
two years. is 4 graduate OF Piummer
College, Wytheville. and the Uni
versity of Virginia Law School. He
served as commonwealth attorney
for Wytheville County. Va. for four
years and as legal adviser to the pro-
hibition director for Virginia.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
DANCING.
ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. LEROY H. THAYER. having re,urn.d
from New York. where he visited the mos
exclusive studios of dance announces the
Is now teaching the newest ballroom dances
including .'TANG-0LIo,'' simplified tango
WHISPER WALTZ" a dance which sur
passes its predecessor. and danced to whis-
pering. waltz music; "RAGGEDY ANN" n
fox trot from Fred Stones stepping stones =
made practical for ballroom use.
Class aud private lessons for adults ard chill.
dreu. Competent lady and gentlemen assiat.
ants, Studio delightfully."- cool
Studio ll45 Connecticut Ave-; Phone Main 2b7s
Evening star., 1924-07-16

| The copper roof of Christ Church in
Philadelphia was laid in l751 and is
still in perfect condition, although
never painted or repaired.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
Radio
Do You Want to
Reduce?

II SO, there Is one sure way,
and that is to wear one of DR..
Jeanne Walters Pure GNm
Reducing Garments. These
garments will positively re-
duce without any injury. We
are the Washington repre-
sentatives for DR.. Jeanne Wal
Ter. We measure you accu-
rately and fit you perfectly.
Booklet sent upon request.
Private Fitting Rooms.
Evening star., 1924-07-16
NAVY ABSOLvES HEINEN.
Oficials Say DiriEible Expert Will
Join Civil Firm.

Capt. Anton Heinen, noted dirfgible
expert. informed the Navy Depart
ment in the early spring of his desire
to accept an offer from hrm in
terested in the furtherance of air
ships for civil aviation. when his con-
tract with the department expired in
July, and for that reason, and also
because it was not thought that his
|, eryices were necessary any longer
As consultant," new contract was
lot drawn up.
The bureau of aeronautics made
this announcement yesterday after
word had been received from Lake
hurst. n j., where Capt. Heinen was
stationed that his contract had been
"disapproved" by authorities here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-08
ACTION NAMES
MRS. CARMAN
S125, 900 Breach OF Con-
tract Suit Is on File

(WARGING breach u ron.
~ tract, v. J.. Iiillyard, for
mrr Denver store manager.
filed suit for El25. 900 damage
against Mr.. \. NJ Carman.
proprietor of Carman's Inc, in
superior court Tuesday
Iullyard contends that Mr Car.
man s.resd 10 rsiI him a quarter
Interest IN Clrman's fashionable
Flrtb ave. and Pine - store, and
that hs resigned a 10000 a .far
position 10 Denver, sacrificed Ercurl
tiea 10 raise the purch1Ec price, and
made two trips 90 Seattle 20 view
The business,
Louis Blauner a New York store
man. was 10 have been "a third part,
ner iu the concern. and also was 10
have purchased fourth interest,
the complaint Scta forth
IN April Bl1uner and Hllyard
came 90 Seattle. An inventory Of
the business was taken. showing "a
book value of the stock Of $4,000
the complaint alleges. The good
VIII" value Of 100000 was agreed
upon.
iiillyard wha 20 be employed az o
salary Of $4,000 a year, IN addition
20 his share q ihe profits De
claims.
On May : he resigned hb position
IN Denver and notified Mrs Car.
man that he waE coming 20 Seattle.
After his arrival, Mn Carman
refused 20 go thru with her part
of tho agreement. Iullyard FsyF,
causing him Ions of salary and *,
penseH. together with profits. which.
he claims. total 1926. 900.
Mn Carman. while denying thr
charges made by Ilii.yard. declined
60 make statement pending the
return Of her attorney, T.. s. Nc,
Cord, who Is In California.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-08

CEATTLE attorneys. surprised
- at the decision or the Idaho
supreme court barring women
from juriss IN that state hast.
uy consulted their law books
wednesday % see N the laws o.
Washington were similar
Tho Idaho decision. rendered
on the appeal of a booze con.
yletou. rcycrsd the conviction
hrcaune women were serving on
the jury, The Idaho law pro-
yidea that j. men shall cousli-
iuts u jury, and Il gives the
qualifications
IN tho caEc appealed, y
women were on the jury
The state In arguing the cass
contcndcd that the suffrage
amendment entitled women 90
serve ne Juror but the court
ruled differently The decision
holds that the amendment deals
with suffrage. not jury duty
1ts effect will b. 20 make re-
versatile Mi criminal and civil
decisions rendered by juries OF
which women were members
seattle attorneys, whose clients
recently have been convicted by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-08
SCALDING STEAM
TRAPS TWO
One Man May Die as Result
Of Terrible Burns

TEAPPED Boa tho boiler room -
L tla steam nip West F0tqs az tie
Todd dg1DrE On the Wet wstcr
was. late Tuesday night. s.. witt
20. and j.. smith hremeu, were
badly burned when the boiler bach
fired. filling the room With live
steam. witt wac literally cooked
and D. not expected 10 live Smith
was seriously injured but will re-
cover.
Both are DO Providence hospital
The men were working on the boil
cr7 about 10 y. No. when The back
fire occurred. Smith managed 70 c.
1Pa from the room. altho badly
burned around the head and arms
but WIT was Immediately overcome
and dropped 10 the floor,
Several Of tho other members o.
the crew managed 20 rescue him.
His head and body were terribly
burned
The West Fotus Be- in drydock IN
dergOinE repairs.