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New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
1920 YRS. IN PRISON
 IS GIVEN INCENDIARY Self Styled international Fircbug" Branded as
 Menace by Judge

New York, March 4.-Edward Schlott, formerly of lfitchburg, Mass. was sentenced today to serve from ten to twenty years in prison for attempt ed arson. Schlott, also known as Ot- to Schultz and Daniel Lee. in plead ing guilty last week, said he had set at least fifteen fires since 1919.
 Schlott said he had mania for fire setting. He was arrested after he had tried to burn the Hotel Merle. where he lived on December 2nd last.
 In imposing sentence Judge Man cuso said
 You are a criminal through and through, an eNploiter with cunning and craftiness which would do justice to better cause. l consider you a menace to this community and to the country as we'll"
 Schlott styled himself the "interna- tional fircbng" and confessed to start ing fires in hotels, ropming houses, public institutions and private homes from coast 10 coast. His recent acc tirities were in this city, where he started five fires in tho last few
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
WILLIAM F. ROY DEAD
Former New Britain Druggist Dies of shock in Pro, idcncr. R. l.. Where He Recently Opened -piarmacy.

Word was received here today oi the death in Providence, R. l.. yes tcrday of William sF. Roy, a former New Britain druggist following q shock Sunday morning.
 Mir. Roy at one time was propri- ctor Of a pharmacy on Whiting street. Several years ago hc moved to Hart ford and established a drug store in that city. He bought d drug store in Providence last month and removed to that place. He is survived by sev- eral brothers. He was member of New Britain lodge, No. sj7. E. P. O.. Elks.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning in Fall River. Mass.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
PRESIDENT REAFPIRMS FAITH IN MELLON PLAN
He Says His Position Remains EA. !,
 actly AS He Outlined it in
 Message tO Congress

Washington March 4.--Adherencc to the principles and provisions Of the Mellon tax plan was reaffirmed today by President Coolidge.
 MT. coolidge's position relative to tax legislation remains exactly as out. lined in his message 10 congress, de. claring for the Melton tax. This was made clear at the White House fin an. swer to inquiries about the compro- mise bill passed by the house.
 X direct inquiry as to whether the President would approve the compro- mise bill brought the reply that he could not say at this time whether he would veto or approve a hypothetical measure.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04

In this evenings issue of the Herald" you will find the offerings of local merchants who have slashed prices of their merchandise n which can not help but appeal to the thrifty housewives and bargain seekers of this vicinity.
 Tomorrow is Trade At Home Day. It is general get together affair to prove to the people the advabty of shopping this day of all days Advertisements are print ed the night before in order that the bargains may be con- sidered before purchasing.
 The merchants, themselves want the people to think about the bargains for the actual price is their loss and your gan Their purpose is to tempt you by offering you real bargains at unhead of prices thereby making new friends and ceenting the bonds of friendship of their reg uar customers Wednesday is going to be big day for profit for the general public Read the ads and see for your self You will need some of the articles advertised
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Miss Margaret Eddy and
 ]. k. Hooker Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Elford E. Eddy of Lincoln Road announce the engage ment of their daughter. Miss Mar garet A. Eddy to Joseph K. Hooker, son Of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Beecher Hooker, Of Hartford.
 Mrs. Stanley k. Eddy entertained this afternoon for Miss Eddy. Mir. Hooker is vice. president of The Stan dard Fire Insurance 70. 0f Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
HARRIS CASE TO JURY
Trial Is Expected to Bc Completed Sometime This afternoon-Banker on stand Today.

New York. March 4.--Beycrly L. Harris. the banker whose suit for an. nulment Of his marriag. 10 Eleanor Elaine Lee Harris is on trial in su- premc court. was the last witness called today before counsel began final arguments to the jury.
 Harris was on the stand when his wife entered the courtroom. accom- panied by her sister. Mrs. Rosha Corder. who yesterday vas a chief witness for the defense.
 The ease probably will go 10 the jury before night.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
BONUS BATTLE LEADS
 TO DONATION INQUIRY
Advocates Seek to Show Up Those Who Contributed
 to Opposition

Washington, March 4.--oppositiol
 to a solder bonus expressed at pub
 lie hearing today before the hous
 ways and means complittee drew
 demand from some members tha
 contributions 10 the ex-service ment anti-bonus league be investigated. Testimony of Edward Allen. New
 York, former officer Of the league relative to contributions to fund tc defeat the bonus stirred up the con. trovcrsy. In reply to questions oi Representative old6eld, democrat, Ar. kansas, Allen said George B. David son of the Gulf Refining Co, Pitts- burgh, undertook to raise a fund to fight the bonus.
 'ls Secretary Mellon connected with the Gulf Refining Coz" Mir. oldneld asked.
 Allen replied he understood such was the case.
 When Representative Mills, repub- lican. New York, obpected to his line of questioning as not relevant, Repre- sentative oldhcld said that it had a bearing on those trying to defeat the bonus, and those who have been ly- ing about treasury deficits"
 '. J. stanton, Clarendon, Va, member of the anti-bonus league said the organizations officers would be willing to present a complete list Of its records. He said he received SIS week as an officer of the or- ganization.
 John Thomas Taylor, legislative representative Of the American Le- zion, then presented list Of 400 per- sons who he said were contributors 10 the league. Among them were El- bert II. Gary. New York: the firm Of Hornblower and Weeks, Boston: Ralph Pulitzer, New York: Thomas W. Lamont New York; Colgate and C.; Harold <. Vanderbilt. Cleveland H. Dodge. William II. Childs: Stuyvesant Fish and Paul W. warburg. all of New York.
 Frank C. Page presented sum- narics Of a referendum conducted by the Chamber of Commerce Of the nited States showing the member ship was opposed to a bonus. particu- arly cash payment plan.
 Representative Rainey. democrat. Illinois asked whether in the event he membership had known cash payment would cost 'only S1.S00,OOO instead of being three and five billion lolIars as the treasury estimated the ote would have been the same. Mir. Page replied that was 6 matter of conjecture.
 Representatives Oidiieid and Rainey Isked that old officers Of league be Representative Tflson, { epublican. Connecticut suggested hat American Legion records be aI- O inspected but Mir. Taylor informed l he committee that q report of all Ic- ! -iou records was in the office Of the . peakcr Of the house
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Father of J. C. Beebe of
 This City Dies, Aged so

Meriden. March 4.-H. Dwight Beebc. so. who was a principal in the local public school system for 42 years until his retirement eight years ago. died this morning at his home here from influenza. He was born al Lyme, Conn. was educated al Ba- con academy, Colchester. and came to Meriden 10 teach at the state school for boys. Soon afterward he joined the public schools and had served as principal of four schools, retiring on a pension when principal of the East grammar school He leaves his wife aRl son. Joseph C. Beebc Of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
BRISTOL MANUFACTURING co.
 PLANT BRINGS SiOO,0OO
Trustees Of Bristol and Plain,illc Electric Co. Buy Main Factory
 This Afternoon.
Especial 10 The uorald,,

Bristol, March 4.-Thc main plant Of the Bristol Manufacturing com pany was auctioned off today in charge Of the receivers. the American Trust company Of this city. The plant consists of q power building of a modern type and two large factory buildings, all on the north side of Riverside avenue adjoining the rail- road tracks. The structure on the south side of the street were sold two weeks ago to Frank ]. Emmett, who is using them for storage purposes. The land Of the concern in the rear of the post office. including valuable water rights was sold a month ago to Judge William ]. Malone.
 The main plant today was sold for s100.000 to Noble l.. Pierce. acting for Albert E. Penney of Boston. M. l.. Tiffany of Bristol .and himself, trus- tees for the Bristol and Plainvillc Electric Co.
 There was only one bid, William P. Calder of the American Trust Co.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Registered at Georgctown.

we're" earthquake. about 2,too miles
 from Washington in southorly di. rection. was recorded early today on the seismograph at Georgetown uni- vcrsity Father Tondorif, the seismol- ogist, said the shocks began at 5:13 a. m., reached maxmum intensty between 5:23 and 5:26 and were still n progress at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Has Had Many Quakes

san Jose. capital of the republic of Costa Rica, has been visited d number Of times by serious earthquakes and slight earth tremors are frequent. In 1879 the cathedral was destroyed by earthquake and again in 1888 much damage was caused by an earth shock.
 The city, which has population of more than 10000. lies in a valley, in u rich agricultural region. It has we'll paved streets, parks, an electric lighting system, an observatory, na- tional museum and institute Of physi- cal geography.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
COOLIDGE SENDS ERNIN'S
 NAME TO THE SENATE
Congressman Tcnn's selection oC Npu Britain Postmaster is 0. k.d at
 tbc White House.

Washington. March 4.--Postmaster nominations sent to the senate today by President Coolidge included San ford \. Daniels. Btattleboro. Yer mont. and Herbert E. Erwin. New Britain Conn.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
New York Gets Message.

New York. March i.---Earth shocks shook Port Limon and San Jose, Costa Rlca, carly today, said message re- ccived by the All America cables. Tho first quake occurred at about q. m. and was followed hy others. The tremors were continuing at s o'clock. Many buildings in San Jose were dam aged.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Samuel Knight, Attorney
 In Frisco. Is Nominated

Washington. March 4.-The nomin- ation of Samuel Knight.sr San Fran cisco, to be special govefhnent coun- sel in litigation to determine validity Of titles held by the Standard oil company of California was sent 10 the senate today by President Coolidge.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
"BiBIs" TAKES NaI.k.

Hot Springs. Ark. March 4.-Babe Ruth. atured in bathrobe and pufing at 4 cigar. promenaded the hotel halls adjacent to his room today, strength- ening his flu" weakened limis. It was Babes first exercise since he left his bed yesterday. Ruth lost 1-I pounds He weighed only 2ISgs to- Gar
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
inericaps Escape.

part of the American Legation building collapsed, but the American minister and his family. and the American consul and his family, escaped uninjured.
 No injuries to any American resi- dents have been reported.
 Communication with noighboring cities is entirely cut off.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Nicarallg,ia Not Damaged.

B! Fhe Associated Press.
 San Juan Del Sur. Nicaragua, March 4.-Three distinct earthquake shocks were felt here shortly after 5:i5 o'clock this morning. New York time. No damage has been reported.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Half of Buildings in Costa Rican City Damaged Casualties Reported But No Americans Among In- iured.
By fhe AsaorLsted isress.

By The Associated fress
 San Jose, Costa Rica, March A. A series of earthquakes. the strongest felt here in twenty-five years, begin ming at o'clock this morning. dam aged fully half the buildings Of San Jose and caused a number of casual ties.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
NO SUCCESSOR TO DENBY.

Washington. March 4s-President Coolidge is searching for seasoned executive 10 succeed Edwin Denly as secretary of the navy but has reached no decision.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Fatality At Foot Of AL len Street As Child Steps In Front Of Morning Express To Boston.
Waited for West Bound Freight to Pass and Then Started Over Rails Un- aware Passenger Train Was Approaching.

Frank Majcsky, a year old pupil al the Sacred Heart school, Was struch and instantly killed at s.O5 o'clock this morning by an eastbound train al the Allen street crossing 800 yards away from his home on Clayton court The boy was thrown forward n short distance and thea dragged along b, the engine for about l25 feet before his body Was dropped to the side of the track, The train crew did not know that the engine had struck the boy until ii reached Hartford where his cap Mah found on the front of the engine,
 steps Into Path of Auto
 Thomas lforman of 6S Fremont street and Josrph Modrick of 900 North street witnessed the accident and said that when the boy arrived at the crossing there was u freight train passing, going west on its Way to Waterbury. The boy stood and wait ed for the freight 10 pass and as tho last car went over the crossing. he started for lhr other side, The rast. boanl traia had just reached the crossing as thr freight pusSt Il and the boy was UHabtr to see it approaching as his View was ubst riiclch by the freight. The hoy reached the oppo- site track as ihc train came 10 tho crossing and wHs directly in front Of the engine whom llis.
 Train Continues Dn Way
 The train did not stop but contin- ucd on its way and furmnn notified the police. Medical Examiner Wat ,Inan Lyon was notified and after viewing the body turned it over the undertaken Frank Hrodzik, to prepare it for burial br. Lyon found the body badly manglud, the bones Of his um and legs being broken and crush ed in several places and Il piece torn nom the aide of thr head.
 SiWk to Family
 The boy is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Charlp. Magcsky. His brother Joseph, aged ii. told Detective Sergeant VII liam r. Mutue, who investigated the accident for the police, that the boy had left the house unknown to hts parents and the news Of his death was a terrible shock 10 them, as they | thought he was stiil about the ho.,se. 1 1t was not time for him to start for ! school and he was in the habit Of | playing around the house until Inc !, started for school. They were at a loss to explain where he was going . when he met his death.
 Besides his parents and brother , Joseph. the boy is survived by another 1 brother. Stanley. aged X. and a sis- { ter. Mrs. Harold LeOnnard. The fu- neral arrangements have not been 
 The train was bound for Boston and was due to leave the local station at 7:55. but was over li," minutes late tiis morning. Conductor C. k. Sauter was in charge Of the train and C. r. Barnes was the engineer.
 The Allen street crossing is unpro- tectcd. having no warning bell, gates or ilagman.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
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Tclegranis Arc Iscad

The senate oil committee devotea another session today to the tolegralns exchanged between Edward B. Me Lean, publisher of the Washington Post, and his employees, while he was In Florida in December and January.
 war department code expert gavo the committee translations of the ci- pher messages found among the tele- grams, and William ]. Burns. chief Of the justice departments inyestipa- ton bureau, and Mrs. Mary Duckstpin, an agent under him, were summoned to explain how code once used l,y justice department representatives came to be employed in some of the Mclean messages.
 Text Of C,phcr Mess.gee
 At the beginning of the session, the cipher messages as docoded ut thu war department were presented by N. F. Friedman, cipher expert of the army signal corps. They follow.
 January IS, 1924, 3:I1 D. m.
 John II. Major, care Washington Post, Washington, D. c.
 This is a hypothetical question, John Doc draws IA check for si0.OOo. On the back of the check is written endorsement as follows:
 "John Doc for purchase of house Docs bank simply keep a record of the amount of cash drawn, or does it keep record of explanation written on back of check.
 tunsigned).
 January 9, 1924.
 Edward Mclean. Palm Beach. Fla. u
 ''Zeyely thinks trend of investiga- ton favorable to you. Not impressed with Walsh as cross-examiner. Think, you need have little apprehension about forthcoming interrogation. zeyely had conference witd Lambert regarding your answers to questions which may arise. of which Lambert will advise you. Walsh leaves sea. board tonight. Due Friday morning eight.
 w. o. D."
 January 9, 1924, 4:35 D. m.
 Edward Mclean. Palm Beach, Fla.
 Walsh leaves coast line I2:sB to- night, instead of seaboard. Lambert on same train.
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 January Il, 1924.
 Edward Mclean, Palm Beach. Fla.
 Papers in Fraser and your joint iafe deposit box Commercial bank, Lambert's instructions. Do 'ou want them where they are avail ibie to me. At Post all day.
 w. o. D."
 Burns Name Brought In
 February 2. 1924.
 MT. W. o. Duckstein. The Break ITS. Palm Beach. Fla.
 Burns sent for me and told me Mclean inquiries being made special agent department jus ice. Think this important informa- ion.
 Mary"
 January 50. 1scI. i:35 P. m.
 Prom Los Angeles. Calf
 Edward l.. Dohcry.
 'pan-AmcriCau Petroleum ard transport Company SEQ Woodward Washington. D. C.
 Compliment you on able prescuta- lon Washington. Have heard many reedom or movement stimulaffr by complimentary remarks and no un- 4 Orabie criticism. Cannot resist in- orming you my opinion that I CD 'ould be q mistake to offer back .ase and m act that could be en- ,ined by any stockholder. Am per- sctly tel that when present hystcria over and if matter Is weighed in ny court proceedings that you will be thoroughly vindicated and The company cannot legally be iade to suffer for the act Of any of- sial acting unofficially. Everyone ere would be pleased to help lift ie burden on your shoulders. Hope rat your realization the equity the ,niract wiIi give you aid and com
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New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
WORST QUAKE IN 25 YEARS
 DAMAGES CITY OF SAN JOSE
300 Persons Die in
 Fire Which Sweeps Through China Town

By The Associated Press
 Tslngtao, China, March A. Three hundred persons were burned to death. suffocated or died in panics as q result of q fire which swept the important town of Chowtsun, 10 miles east Of Tsinan, Shantung prov lnce last Friday. Seven hun dred others were injured.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
cAIarH LEAVES TO-DAY

B The AaSG'-iatad Pftazs
 Constanfinople. March [. The csIiph left this morning for Ssitzer- land.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
SHIPPING PROBE IS
 LATEST ONE CALLED
But Chicago Vets Bureau Mill
 Not Be Investigated
PROSECUTION IS PREMERRED
Senator Reed says Forbcs-Thompson Case Should Go Directly 10 Courts Without Delay - shipping Board Now in spotlight.

Washington, March IA sweeping investigation of the shipping board N.ls authorized today by the house.
 After brief debate a resolution was adopted providing for appointment of Il special committee to conduct the inquiry. Four republicans and three democrats, to be designated by Speak er Gillette. will serve on the commit tee. The inquiry was proposed by Representative Davis Of Tennessee, d democrat on the merchant marine committee
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
THE WEATHER

Hartford. March I.-Eorecast Tor New Britain and vicinity: Rain late tonight and wesines- day. warmer tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Two C0ngressncn Involved

\ member Of the special senate committee stated after conference with John w. IT. Grim, government counsel in the case that it was the understanding of the committee that Mr. Grim would give to the president the names Of the two congressman involved in the charges made by the Chicago grand jury.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
Resolution Is Adopted

The resolution, adopted by viva Noco vote. authorizes an inquiry into tn" shipping board. emergency fleet since their creation.
 While the investigators will have authority to go into the management of the board during the Wilson ad- ministration, house members who have been pressing for the inquiry predicted it would be directed chiefly at the administrations of \. D. Las kcr, former chairman of the board, and his successor, Edward F. Farley, because operations during and imme- diately after the war were inyestigat- cd several years ago by tho Walsh committee.
 Chairman Shell Of the rules com- mittuc, who presented the Davis rcso- lntion for house action declared thero Was no pronounced opposition to it either among house members or on the part of tho shipping board.
 Leaders had planned. after lspos- tion of inc Davis proposal, to have the house act on u resolution by Rcp- r-sentati,c Nelson of Wisconsin. lead er ot the republican insurgents, pro posing an investigation of the aircraft but it was not brought up.
 The Veterans Bureau
 No investigation of the findings Of .ho Chicago grand jury which indicted '. IL. Forbes and j. N. Thompson will be made by the special senate veterans committee, it was announced ! oday by Senator Reed, chairman of hat committee.
 Senator Reed declared that the in- ormation furnished the committee two members of the house If representatives showed that it was lot u matter for investigation but for prompt prosecution.
 Two Congfpssucn Involved
New Britain herald., 1924-03-04

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Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-23
UNALASKA NEWS
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UNALASKA, Jan. 25-Unalaska has been somewhat quiet for the past two months so far as mail is concerned owing to the accident which happened to the Starr. But we are not doing any kicking because we people out here know what ship has to contend with while making monthly trips to the Aleutian Islands in the winter. The weather has been unusually se- were in the Pacific since November, large eight and ten thousand ton yes sels have had to put in to Unalaska for more fuel after battling the seas and winds for over two weeks from Seattle to this port. Then one can imagine what the Starr has to con- tend with on her monthly trips to Un- alaska and return, along coast that is abundant in rocks, island and un- charted reefs, and so very few lights this side of Kodiak So let us all get in and help Capt. Johansen in every way we can to have more lights placed along the coast from Kodiak here.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-23
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS

The members of the Seward Wom ans club held their regular meeting on Thursday afternoon in the counci; rooms. Future meetings will be held in the rooms below the bank After transacting considerable business the program for the afternoon was given Miss Grace Stutzel. one of the mem bers of the Folsom party which made the trip to the Valley of Ten Thuos- and Smokes last summer, gave her eXperiences in very entertaining manner The club extended her a vote of thanks for one of the most in. teresting programs of the year.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-23
SERVICE AT EPISCOPAL
 CHURCH TOMORROW, ii AM.

"Yes, know all the excuses. know that one can worship the Creator in grove of trees, or in a mans own house just as well as in church. But l also know as matter of cold fact the average man does not thus wor- ship" Why not forget all your ex- cuses just once and come to church tomorrow at II m? The hymns, prayers, and reading of the Bible will do you good, and you will learn some thing about the religion of the first President of the United States from tie svTmon which will be preached by the Rev. Burdette Landsdowne of Anchorage