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New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Foreign Exchange

New York, Aug. 12.--Foreign ex- changes easy. Quotations in cents: Demand 45S&, cables 454. 50 day bills on banks. 451 Is; France, de- mand 5.55, cables 5.55 F; Italy, de- mand 4.52. cables 4.52la Belgium, demand 5.1 F, cables SIP; Germany. demand tper trillion) 2S 7-S; Holland, demand 39.04; Norway, demand 1894; Sweden, demand 26.6l + Dem mark, demand l6.13; Switzerland, de- mand 1S.S5la Spain, demand, 1S.51; Greece. demand 1.79; Poland. de- mand 1aia; Czecho-Slovakia, demand 2.95; Jugoslayia, demand 1.25; Aus tria, demand .00l4 Is; Rumania, de- mand, 45A. Argentina, demand S3.s1; Brazil. demand 10.iS; Tokio, demand 411b; Montreal 99 13-16.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
FIX NAVY OFFICERS PAY.
20 Percent Withheld for Government Claims Against Naval Personnel

Washington, Aug. ls.-Seeretary Wilbur announces that he has reached an agreement with Comp troller General Mccarl. under which not moro than 20 percent of navy officers pay will be withheld by dis bursting officers to meet government claims against naval personnel for alleged overpayment Of allowances. particularly for dependents In- structions 10 this effect have been given to naval disbursing officers and the service has been assured by the secretary that in accepting so, per- cent Of pay due. officers will not prejudice their possible appeals for legal determination of the accounts.
 The agreement gives q new status 10 controversy as tc the pay of many naval officers which originated during Secretary Denby's administra- tion. Under the new agreement offi- cers may seek legal redress, the agreement being temporary one to operate until test case shall have been carried through.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Tirnrrala
John slieehan

Funeral services for John sheehan were held at s:30 o'clock this morn ing from his late home at ii7 Bas- seit street and at 9 o'clock from St. Josephs church. Rev. Patrick Daly MS ceiebrant at q solemn high mass, Rev Michael Heating was deacon, Rev. Walter Mccrann was sub deacon and Rev. John Renney was master of ceremonies. Rev, Charles Coppens Of St. Peters church and Rev. John Fay Of Plainville occupied places in the sanctuary.
 Michael. Daniel and Thomas Fitz- patrick Of Hoboken, N. J., William sheehan, Mathew Meskill and Howard Smith acted as pail bearers while the flower bearers were Thomas McDer- mott and Edward Dawson. Mayor Angelo NJ. Paonessa and members of the water board represented the city government. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to sincerely thank our kind neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses and the sympathy shown us during our recent bereave- ment in the death of our beloved bus band and brother, and also for their beautiful floral offerings
 We also wish in a special manner to extend our thanks to the B. P. O. of Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose, Court Friendly F. of A., Turner society. Water John lodge, Eintract lodge, Sons of Herman, Concordia Kranken Verein and Ger man Benevolent society.
 (Signed)
 Mary Schmarr, Bertha Larson, Louise Gunther, Otto schmarr.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Republicans Going to Try
 To Get Out Woman Vote

New York, Aug, l2,=Mrs, Alvin I, heFl, giCs-ehalFmah of the republican nsiiaRal committee, In an address to- day before a conference Of eastern wemen leaders of the parts urged that strong efforts he made te induce the ss,Tss,oea women eitizsns to vote this AssE
 Mrs, J, c, Glessaen New clamp, shire Ratlonal eemmitlsegoman, snr neuneed a meeting of New England republican women ia be held in Manchester, N, H., September ls and iI to york fer the naFiy's nominees for the four United States senatorial seats ia he filled in those states,
 Miss Hsllians Brown of Wilher- force, O., was appointed by Mrs, Heri to take charge of the organization Of nseFa women.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Fall and Sinclair Defense
 Shows Hand in Washington

Washington, Aug. 12-The indict- ment of Albert B. Fall, E. l.. Doheny and E. L. Doheny, Jr., in connection with naval oil leases was attacked by defense counsel in District of Colum- bia supreme court today on the ground that Senator Walsh. of Mon tana, prosecutor of the oil investiga- tion, had delivered radio address pre- judicial to them while the grand jury was considering the case.
 An additional plea in abatement was filed by attorneys for the Do- henys who declared the Montana sen- ator on May had talked through the microphone in speech that was widely advertised as one which would give the public the inside information on the oil scandals
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Heavy Rainfall Breaks
 New Y0rk's Hot Spell

New York, Aug, IF, - The long drought and extreme heat in this yi- einity was broken today by heavy rainfall. which up to mid,afternoen had registered sa inches, Starting before sunrise. the rain came down in a steady pour. soon flooding streets in outlying sections and causing delay in trolley iraffie, Crops on Long Island farms were flooded and considerable damage was reported.
 One man was killed as result of the storm. lie was James J. Leahy. 2 trainmsn. who slipped on the wet rails in Astoria and fell against a third rail. dying instantly.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS

New Haven, Aug. ia,-Pstiiiens Tn bankruptcy were filed heer today by Bernardo Aleeraee, lahorer, Water bury who says he owes ssh0,ts and has no assets hut sla0 worth Of household goods which are exempt and hy Joseph Ruskay. butcher, of Bridgeport, who declares he owes ss.- 277.ii and has assets of s726,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Bank Commissioner Files
 Report in Putnam Case

Hartford, Aas, is,z-Ghief Federal Bank Examiner A, s. Reans today filed with the United States district attorneys ofties preliminary report on his investigation of the ahslrs ef the First National bank Of Putnam and Of q, Harold Gilnatrie's accounts as cashier, The contents of the re- port were not disclosed hy Assist, District Attorney George II, Cohen.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
FAT cHAuTfEURs COSTLY.
Dispensed With in Germany Beeanse
 of High Price of Gasoline.


 Berlin, Aug is,-lfat ehauffeuFs are not in demand here any longer, owing 10 the high price of gasoline. There was time during the imitation period when every German owner of a private aar took particular pride in having a sleek, roundfaeed driver but nowadays. with gasoline at ap- proNimately se per gallon. even the wealthy have seen ht 10 reduce runs ming expenses everywhere possible.
 Short, slim ehauffeurs. about the size and weight of jockeys. are the ones most in demand. because of the fact that small private ears. of the funabout type, are exceedingly popu- lar In Germany and large driver would take up al lthe seating eapa- city. leaving no place for the owner himself,
 At least ninety per cent Of Berlin's automobile owners hire licensed chauffeurs.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
PLAY POSTPONED,

Forest Hills, N. Y.. Aug. i2.-Play in the national women's tennis cham nionships on the courts Of the Wes; Side Tennis club at Forest Hills. was postponed today because of rain. The matches scheduled for today will be played tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Anna Kaznliereczyk.

The funeral of Anna kazmiereczyk of 143 Grove street will be held to- morrow morning at 7:3o o'clock from Sacred Heart church. 1nterment will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Joseph Plocharczyk.

The funeral of Joseph Plocharczyk, who was drowned Sunday evening in a pond on Osgood avenue, will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Inter- ment will be in Sacred Heart ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Personals

Mir, and Mrs, A, II, koEioH Of ksK kFilain, who sTs attending the een- Vshtien ef the Knights af Pylhiss, in farent0, Canada, are guests during their stay at lhs King Edward he,sl-
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Dratha
,Josepll Oleya

Joseph, the one year old son of MT. and Mrs. Charles oleva of 241 High street, died early this morning Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon and interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
VAL STREET STICK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

NeR York, Aus is,-rTssalfnce Of bullish sentiment continued ia EoN- srn the trend of stock priess a ahs opening of iodags market, Meet ls- sues maVei higher although Jew important stocks including beihiss hem Steel, suffered fractional r.efss sions, Absorption ai seasoned dlNi- dend paying rail shares proceeded hriskiy, sending New York tenlral. southern Pacific and lllg Four ie neg 1894 high records, the latter lumping 1 points
 High priced shares scored ths widest gains as the limited Heating supply of these issues induced hrlsk hlidin4 Popular industries such as |, s, Steel, American Can, stnis' baker and Baldwin inelnated within restricted limits, but demand bread, ened for the copper stocks several Of which attained new 1894 tops as q re- suit of higher prices for the red mttsl, General Baking added ah points 10 yesterdays sharp rally Of l3is points Gains or l to points were recorded by PanrAl1sfiean, Ma tional Lead. American Water Norks, Atlantic Coast Line and Katy" pre- ferred. General Electric and Louis vile X Nashville lost a point each on profit taking. Foreign exchanges opened easier.
 Noon-EIeavy liquidation Of oil shares. which forced Atlantic Refining down i.2 points and a number Of others down to 1 i-s. together with profit-taking in other sections Of the list. caused prices to sag throughout the list after the first hour. Preyi- ously, number of Individual iAues lad run mp large gains, American Water Works jumping points and big Four $. General Electric sold down points while Atchison, Erie, Lackawanna and Cuyamel Fruit were among the many issues to sell point or more below yesterdays final quo- tations. Call money opened at per cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
WILL RE 4 GUEST
Uncle Joe Cannon To Re Present At
 Dawes Notification Exercises

Danville, H., Aug. 12.-Uncle Joe Cannon, veteran of many political struggle. announced today his accept ance of the republican national com mittee's invitation to be special guest at the ceremonies Tuesday night when Brisadier General Charles Q. Dawes is notified of his nomination as republican presidential candidate Uncle Joe is in his s7th year.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
STANDS BY LA TOILETTE
President ei Thiied Mine M0lksFs sf Illlaols Win IaausRes His FuildNr iRg.

Chicago, Aus ls.=FIaHk Earring tea, president of the uRhsd Mine Workers 9f llliRois, in a telegram ts J, M, Nelson, national La Toilette manager, and c, !, MaeGaWaR, chair man of the La Toilette state executive committee, who made it public teddy, declared ii his purpose ta influence his following 10 support Senator La Eel leite Tor president
 Mir FaTringteA sald he could not hnd anything which promises hetr termsnt for the workers in the na- ,ienal republican and democratic platforms
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Wall Street Briefs

Freight brokerage Aill be psid io banaiids brokers nnly and n0t 10 brokers mainlainsd by shippers or eonsignses after August IS, the lR- iereeasisl and Leganl confsTenee Lines notified shippers today, The other conference lines expect io adopt the same practice either this month or in September New bills of lading will be pTihtsd hearlns rs statement that brokerage Is paid by the line te the broker with the strict understand ing that no part of it shah revert te the shipper or eonsignee, II was charged by the lines the former prae. tiee violated the shipping act of 1918 and was an attempt by the shippers ia obtain a rebate under the usual tariff rates,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12

The cerross Pasee Copper company whose refining operations were Fe- gently restricted by the Peruvian gov- ernment. has issued an order with the approval of President Legura Of Peru to start its second reverheralery fnr- mace in that country. This will enc able the company to maintain copper output at about b,o0o,0o0 pounds . month. which Is regarded as sufficient to keep earnings up to current diVi- dend requirements even though c slight recession takes place in cop. per and silver prices.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12

U. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. U. S. Treasury balance, s226,Ss2,447.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12

Subscription books for the is2.ooo.- 0Oo industrial bank of Japan per cent notes were opened and immedi' ately closed as the issue was prompt ly oyefsubscribed.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12

Railroad shares have again super seded the indusirials as the center of speculative interest. Subsistence Of the brisk demand for the stocks Of tho carriers likely to become a part of the enlarged Nickel Plate system to permit more careful study of the exchange ratios recently disclosed in the preliminary terms of consolida- ton has been followed by reawaken- ing of interest in the western and Southwestern roads which have been mentioned in reports of mergers in those territories. Rock Island, South ern Pacific, Missouri Pacific and the Wabash issues have been under ac- emulation in this connection. Re- ports of increased car loadings by western carriers also have influenced theb uying of these shares.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12

New York bankers will be we'll rep resented in London when negotia- tions for the s2Oo,ooo,O0O German loan are started. Charles F. Mitchell, president of the National City bank. will sail for Europe the latter part of the week and will not return until Oc- tober. Other bankers already in Flu rope with their ears to the ground" are J. P. Morgan and Thomas La mont of J. P. Morgan SS Co.,. w. C. Potter, president of the Guaranty Trust Co.,; Mortimer Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,; Paul Warburg, chairman of the International Acceptance banw, and several others.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
AfIIIyE INsuRANCE AND CAsuAITY CON

American Alliance Ins Co. American Surety
 Continental Insurance Co. t2b) Fidellty-Phenix Tns. Go. (25) Franklin Fire Ins. Go. (z5) Glens Falls rns. Co. 10) Globe & Rutgers Great American Insurance Co. Hanover Insurance Co. (50) Home Insurance Co. Ins. Co. of North America f10J National Liberty Ins. Co. (s0) National Surety
 Niagara Falls ins. Go. (5o) Preferred Accident
 westchester Fire Ins Co. qo)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
A CHANGE IS IMPERATIVE.

One of the remarkable features ot the buginess and industrial world is that the proximity of election seems to be haVing little or no effect upon transactions, eX, cent for a certain relaxation in the oono market. But then money in sucn cases ig usually very timid. In the field oi industry new projects are being launcheo in such rapid succession as to convince the observer that enterprise does not rear that any possible political change would roaterially affect prosperity. Even the nossibility of the election of one or an other of three vice-presidential candl- dates does not appear to have depress- ing effect. ouos
 All this is very encouraging, and proves that the relation between business ana nolitics is neither fundamental nor ln- timate. If the people are progressive " and optimistic, they will be materially well off, regardless of party changes The issue then is primarily one ot gov ernment. Is our government what II ought to be, or does the dignity of our Institutions demand that the present party be replaced by party promising greater regard for the principles o1 light. equality, honesty and official up riehtness? It is obvious that for the moral good of this nation change IS imperative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
THREE BOND ISSUES.

The people of this community on iues, day will be asked to approve three ponu issues for the county. Two of these obviously deserve cordial punilc enayEsS ment. One of these is the hall million asked for the better equipment ana ex- pansion of Hillman Hospital. The other ia the similar sum requested for heces- sarv school expenditures. The SICK car not wait on public convenience, nor can education fail to keep step With the growing population demands.
 While the urgent necessity or ne" courthouse is freely admitted, yet IL ap- hears that plans for it's realization are erj as nebulous as they have ever been. S ne people are asked to vote million @nu a half for this purpose, because that sum sum exactlv consumes the rest of the oonolhg noargin of the county. It is presumed that if the margin had been two mliIloll dollars. two million dollars would nave been asked for; if the margin had be. been one million dollars, then one million would have been asked for. Surely the neople are not going to endorse such :. a East and loose way of handling pup!lc s~nenditures as that. Let there first be . definite proposal placed before the .people, with a definite estimate or cost hv a competent architect, and then tne neople will have no good reason to Wlth- hold their assent. But until they kno" that the matter will be handled III bueiness-like manner, it does not appear o,ood business to authorize the expendl- ft1V.a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
TIE ALABAMA:
 glN;zzaaIPPE SS

Birmingham Forees Ahead. Birmingham is ahead of Atlanta, in everything except claims, and it is approaching that. It had man that got mail by the ZR-3.-Taiiadega Home.
 The Senator's Destiny.-The klansmen at Birmingham buried Senator Underwood in eff figy few days ago but the senator considers the ceremonies a trifle premature. He has no present intention of accepting this disposition of his political future as final. He doesn't be- lieve that the Alabama klan can dictate his destiny.-Florence News.
 How It Is SpelIed.-Sheffield Standard in yites some brother editor" to visit that sta tion by the dam, and learn, how to spell Mussel Shoals. Fat chance to learn in town that falls for the blunder of an illiterate clerk who did not know that the crustacean was spelled different to muscles of the body. The idea of applying muscular strength toea volume of water is rediculous.-Guntersvil Democrat .f+
 The Family Dctor.-Only the family doctor can be counted upon to come when called, no matter when the call is made, and only the family doctor can drive gloom and despair from home by becoming at once the medl- cal adviser and the good friend Of the family who calls upon him, trusts Tn hlm ana counts upon him being equal at all times to every emergency Long may the family doctor re- main in our community life. He is needed.-- Anniston Star. .l at5 ' Morgan County Free ,aOf Mosquitoes. = Those Alabama counties which are still with out the services of a health unit, might ln- quire of Morgan county residents whether or not they were troubled with mosquitoes this summer For the first time probably Tn US history, Morgan county people were not flght- ing the pests the greater part of the time during the heated term. The fight of the health unit on the mosquito practically elipf mated the pest-Albany-Dec Daily. West Drifts Away From Cooiidge.-Out ln the great open spaces, where men are men and politicians know their way about, the drift is unduestionably away from MT. Cool idge MT. Hughes does not undertake to ex- plain how the Democratic party has been lhoneycombed in the East, probably because there is no way to prove his statement. The East is still an uncertain quantity, with the odds favoring Governor Smith to carry New York against Theodore Roosevelt. Mobile Register. se ,et
 The "Game Hog".-It is said that sports men all over the state are rallying to the call made recently by Commissioners of Game and Fisheries l. T. Quinn, who is seeking form fprotective and conservation organizations
 throughout Alabama. A fine spirit. We de- | test the greed of the game hog. Properly protected, Alabama would soon be great land | for game. We believe one-haf, or more, of our game birds are destroyed in spring, in the raising season, by allowing. bird dogs to run at large. They should be confined for three Imonths.-Marion County News ..-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30

even when their income is not necessary to their living. .-us.-..
 Other advantages enumerated by the farmwives themselves were the greater freedom in the raising of children, health fulness, outdoor exercise, united family, good food, isolation from city tempta- tionsy yindependence and many items that city people have lost sight of, but the desirability of which they admit when mentioned Inasmuch as farmwives dis play such courage and such intelligent depreciation of their benefits, the hope for continued residence on our farms is very bright. And the outlook is each year getting brighter for the farmwives themselves. Many of them are having an easier time of it, and more will con tinue to do so as the facilities and labor saving devices of the city are extended more completely into the farm home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
TheFrOSt

The cold stars look in the glassy brook
 Out of glassy sky Fragile and white in the windless night
 Does the phantom moon drift by,
 Past cedar and fir where sweet scents stir,
 Past river and rock and hill, Past that still brink where the shy deer drink
 In the listening midnight chill But I sit alone in the house of Night, Weaving q fabric, strange and bright. Tomorrow the world will be vapor curled
 And the hills enscarfed with gold The naples spire will be wreathed with fire
 And sumac flaming bold Soft drifting down from meadows brown,
 And woods where ripe nuts fill, Strange whispers creep of rest and sleep
 Meath Winters icy pail. Of silver lace and spiders thread, I have woven a shroud for Summer, dead The winged seeds of the whitening weeds
 Unto their sleep are laid The birds are gone from field and lawn | And the woodlands thinning shade. Of shining skein of rainbow sheen l NA fabric bright 1 weave, And the days go by with never sig. For the flowers they must leave, For have clad them in flame and gems, And crowned their hair with diadems. Carolyn M. Lewis in the New York Times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
The Right Word
Ny W. cUR1Is NICHOLSON
THE NINETEENTH SENTENCE (Find the Error in This Article.)


 ''The hen is setting on the eggs"
 So the nineteenth sentence in the recent test read. However, it should read as follows ::
 ''The hen is sitting on the eggs"
 "The Dog Wants In."
 To J. A. Humphreys, Chicago: The fol- lowing expressions, which you quoted recent Iy, are not good English, although they may be heard in different sections of the coun- trv; "Wha wants out?" "She wants down ," 'The dog wants in"
 You are right in correcting the sentences as follows: Who wants to go out$ She wants to get down. The dog wants to come in. ,, Answer to your second query: ''company" or ''corporation" may either be singular or plural, although they are more often slngu' lar. A company or a corporation decides to move; makes an announcement; adVertises sale offers new product. It (the company or the corporation) is considered unit.
 How Would You Pronounce The Name?
 A. J. F., ChicagO: Will you please en- tighten me through your column, as to the correct pronunciation of the word Latol- letter.
 Answer: The writer of this column has heard q number of disputes on this subject and is curious to know how many place the accent on the first syllable "La,' and how many place it on the second "Fol." How do you pronounce the name? The correst pro nunciation will be published soon. Yesterdays Error. l Wrong: Be alert to detect words what should be avoided.
 Right: Be alert to detect words that should be avoided.