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New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
WALL STREET STUCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS
Stock Quotations Furnished by
 Putnam X Co.

New York, Feb. 23. Stock prices moved up briskfy today ia response to d further improvement in general business conditions as reflected in va rious trade and mercantile reviews. Heavy buying of oil shares. which ad- yanced 1 to f points, was the feature. accumulation of these issues refiecting the growing speculative belief that the Washington oil investigation had eA- hausted, at least temporarily, their bearish possibilities. Good exhibitions of group strength also were gicsn by the low priced rails, stecls and other industrial groups.
 Atlantic Refining advanced points Tidewater and General Electric, Dn- pont. National Lead and Houston Oil ? to 2ia. Fresh hea,iness cropped out in the coppers and chemicals. The closing was strong. Sales approSi- mated 100000 shares.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
Curb Market

New York, Feb. 25.--Niolent move ments in both directions marked trading on the curb exchange the past weeks. Weakness and severe losses featured the first two days and to- ward the end of the week there were violent advances in several stocks and in general accumulation of many other issues. The market ended with pronounced strength. showing recov- cries of nearly all the loses which oc- cured in the period of settlement be- gun Friday week ago.
 The petroleum stocks were acute ly disturbed because of statements and reports in regard to congressional investigations, and in the first two days many of those stocks were thrown on the market at sharp de- clines. These influences, however, quickly lost their force and in the later trading the effect of the inyesti- gation was regarded as having been fully discounted by the previous de- clines.
 Among the price movements which demanded attention was an advance VI fb potl1to III thtstbfobeh sold at the new high of 4S0. Solar refining moved up 20 points from its low level of the week to 2s5. Prairie oil after declining to 220 in the per icd Of weakness rallied to 237la and Magnolia Oil ranged from the low of i42is to a high of t55. Standard Oil of Indiana after falling to 59L rose from ] points, and Standard Oil of Ohio after first falling to 305 moved up to 32o.
 Industrial issues moved within a narrower range. A feature was the ipftial trading In U. s. Food Products when issued at il and 10. This is- sue represents stock 10 be placed un- der the reorganization plan. Ameri- can Light and Power moved up near ly Q points. Ward Corporation A, aft CT advancing six points to s3la lost all It's gain. Checker Cab was heavy, selling down to 2i.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
City Items

Commonwealth club will hold a food sale at the Y. w. c. A. parlors Monday afternoon from to 6. Public cordially invited.-advt.
 L. c. Edwardson, for the past year advertising solicitor with the Rec ord" has resigned his position and will become affiliated with Parimah h Advertising Co.
 So This Is Vcnice-Big fox trot hit. C. l.. Pierce X Co.--advt.
 Mir. and Mrs. Felix Traeeski of 47 Jubilee street announce the engage ment of their daughter. Miss Evelyn Traceski, to George Austin of Bristol. "Blue Grass Blues" wonderful John A. Andrews & Co.--advt.
 The parish fair being conducted by St. Andrews Lithuanian church will close this evening.
 Lunch at Hallinan's.--advt.
 James Flood has returned to duty at the Engine Co. No. 1, following an absence of several months caused by a broken ankle.
 Half Past Ten' (sop-Tim Bom) Chinese waltz. Hear it at John A.. Andrews & Co.--advt.
 Edward Oswald of 323 Park street was arrested last night on charges of non-support for the Terryville police. He was located here by Detectives Patrick O'Mara and Thomas J. Feeney.
 Attractive booths at tho Elks' fair.
 --adyt William Curtin and Cyril Gaffnoy, at Yale University, arc spending the weekend in this city. So This Is yenice-Big fox trot hit. C. l.. Pierce & Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
Foreign Exchange

New Tork. Fsb. ss.-Foretsn ex- obaasJx irregular Quotations Gin csntsD; Grtat Britain. dernaRd ss1: cables ssIb; 60 day bills on banks s5sA. France; demand 4ss: cables sssis. Italy: demand 8.si4: cables l.sIa. Belgium. demand s.si. cables s.s1 is. Germany demand b6eg610D- bozz:; cables .eeo0eeegeess Hoi- land. demand s7.3s. Norray: demand i3.2L Sweden: densnd 2s.i1 Dem mark: demand 15.eB. Switzerland: demand 1T.s5. Spain: demand iz.70. Greece: demand i.T2. Poland: de- rnand ee0oiz. Czscho-slovakia. de- rnsnd z.sBtt. Jugosiavin. demand IFS. Austria: demand .g014 Bu- mania. demand .ssk. ArFenfins.
 demand s45e. Brazil: demand I2.Is. Tokio. demand 4s. Montreal ss 5-s.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
COUNCIL RECORDS
 OF SEVEN PERFECT
Mayor and City Clerk Also Have
 Missed No Sessions

With but one more regular meeting of the common council to be held this fiscal year, three aldermen and four councilmen have perfect attendance record and will probably complete the year without missing a session.
 Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa has not miss ed session of the common council since his inauguration two years ago. The mayor served II years as conn- cilman and as an alderman and dur ing that period of more than decade of city service he failed to answer the roll call only twice and on those oc- casions was confined to his home by illness.
 City Clerk Alfred l.. Thompson has also a perfect attendance record for the fiscal year of 1923-1924. The city clerks regularity in attending up to the duties of his office is matched by few officials in the state. His deputy, Miss Jean Cochrane, has missed only during the year,
 The aldermen having perfect at- tendance record are: Cornelius J. Dehm of the first ward, John F. Gill of the second ward, and William J. Judd of the third ward.
 Councilmen who have missed no meetings during the fiscal year are: Arthur G. Crusberg of the second ward; r. S. Caldwell and Clifford ". Helberg of the third ward; Lawrence M. Stanley of the fourth ward.
 The first, fifth and sixth wards have no councilmen who have missed no meetings of the common council.
 Following is the record of council members who have missed one or more of the Il regular and five special meet ings: First ward-Henry w Rice, 6 i; David L. Nair, 1: Thure Bengston, 4; c. H. Maxon, [. Second ward---Wal- ter Falk. l; Frederick A. Johnson, 2; A. F. Eichstaedt, 8. Third ward Donald l.. Bartlett, 3: Charles Brad Icy 1. Fourth ward--C. Adrian Carl son. 8; George H. Molander, l; John Larson, g. Fifth ward--E. T. Ring rose, {: Howard smith, 2; Albin Backiel, 1; Stanley Karpinski, l. Sixth ward-otto S. Schmarr, Gin nine months): John, ]. O'Brien, Gin two months); Stephen A. Lynch, 6; James ]. Dunn. G: John Maerz, 2.
 Alderman ]. Gustav Johnson was not present at five sessions. Alderman Peter ]. Pajewsl<i failed to answer roll call at five meetings. and Alder man Frank l.. Conlon is charged with ono absence.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
INAUGURAL CHANCE.

Washington. Feb. 23.-A fators b1s report was ordered today by fhs sen ate Judiciary committee on Senator Norris constitutional amendment for inauguration of the presidents on the third Monday in January instead of March {. and for tho conteainr Of congress in January after each eiec- ton.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
Alleged Negro Slayer Is
 Caught After Long Chase

Grecnsburg, Pa, Feb. 23.--Joh1 Thomas. a negro miner, alleged slayer of two men, was captured by posse today after an all night chase through the snow-covered hills of westmore- land county. He is said to have kill ed a man in a gambling house at Patton last night. He escaped and the posse overlook him. In an exchange of shots John Springer, a posseman, was killed.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
BOXING PROBE PLANS
At Present Time District Attorney Will Not Take Hand in New York Investigation.

New York, Feb. 2s.-InYestigation Of charges of collusion between box ing promoters and ticket spectators will be conducted exclusively for the present. by the state athletic commits sion. This was announced today after conference between George r. Brewer chairman of the commission and Dist. Attorney Banton.
 Mir. Banton said his office would make no probe and withhold action unless the boxing commission unearth- ed law violations requiring prosecu- ton.
 \ thorough clean up Of alleged spceuiatine will be made by the com mission Chairman BrOuer said.
 The commissions first step Is ex- peeted to be taken al its meeting nsxt Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
DEATH WAS NATURAL

New Haven, Feb. 23.--A finding that Spencer Laverty died from natur- al causes was filed by Deputy Coroner Field today, closing the case which had come into his hands through the death of the young man short time after the Elks ball Thursday night. Had he not been known to have bought a bottle of liquor prior to the social event it is probable that the ooroner's office would not have been called in, an autopsy last night show ing that no liquor had been used by Iayerty prior 10 his death.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
sso. .ooo pANBrRY. TIRE

Danbury. Feb. 23.-Damage es- timated at s5o.O00 was caused to- day by a fire that partly destroyed the Leclair apartment building at 46s Main street. The flames started be- meath the roof. originating, 1t is be- iieved from a defective chimney and spread through the upper part of the three story structure with great rapidity. Six families occupying the building had heavy loss. The prop erty is owned by the estate Of the late Fred w. Cooper.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
ATTEMPT TO CRACK SAFE
Neggs Eore Window At Office of Polish Printing Co. and Try to Break Open stru,g Box.

An attempt to crack the safe Of the Polish Printing Co. on Burritt street was made sometime last night accord- Ing to report made to the police this morning. Seret. George c. Ellin- ger was sent out to make an investi- gation but found that nothing was missing. Entrance to the shop was made by forcing a window.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
VETERAN CIERk DIES

New Haven. Feb 2s.--wsrd Bailey. for s7 years clerk Of the city health department died today after a long illness from heart trouble. He grad uated from Vale in 1881 ard from the Tale law school in 1886. He wss for long tf71e secretary ot the Union League club.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
GOES ID THE H,s,E

Buenos Aires. Fob. zs.-Dr. Antonio Bermejo. president of the supreme court Of Argentina. has been appoint cd a member of the Hague court of arbitration. succeedfng Joaquin V. Gonzalez. who died last December.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
PREPARATION DEAL.

Cobienz. Feb. 23.-The fnter-allied high commission anneunced today that it had signed agreements with number Of industrial groups in tho f.hineland. including brick. tile and e Incnt works. under ahich merchan-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
ROCKWELL SELECTS
 DIRECTORS SLATE
tContinued from First Page)

established personnel of directors. Ii an unusual change is contemplated which is the evident intention of Mir Barnes proxy, then in all fairness the stockholders signing his Hartford proxies. should have full and com- plete information as to the personnel contemplated for his new board Many stockholders have written that they signed MT. Barnes proxy in a perfunctory way and with lack of knowledge of the real situation. and were deceived by statements that were not supported by the facts. Every stockholder is entitled to change his mind, and the signing of one proxy does not in any way abridge the right to sign another. The full effect is in the latest one signed
 Replies to Barnes Charges
 Mir. Rockwell takes up categorical ly letter recently issued by Roy T. H. Barnes, q Hartford stock broker. and answers the claims made therein. In its introduction, Mir. Rockwell says: Tn asailing both of these letters (re- lCiIhi6 " lSltSio " Atl. hoNn well) Mir. Barnes has adopted the theory that the business was getting increasingly improbable and that he was the man to wave the magic wand and make things as they should be-"
 Later on he says; My communica- tions to the stockholders have been entirely on the defensive and while no doubt the stockholders are wearied by the whole thing it is submitted that failure to defend would have been a tracit acknowledgment that untruths were real truths"
 He then takes up Mir. Barnes as- sertions in detail. claiming that the findings of accountants have 'em- phatically dispropen" Barnes charge that "the condition of the company has been steadily getting worse."
 In another paragraph, Mir. Rock yell referred to Mir. Barnes state hent that he has no ''axe to grind" and asks Did anyone ever know an axe grinder who would acknowledge the fact?"
 Has soO0.000 Invested
 Mir. Rockwell concludes by saying:
 "This is the last time I shall ad- dress you before the meeting on the ?sth which 1t Is earnestly desired you will attend in person and help the company in defending itself against an attack that Is dangerous only be- cause of the possible acceptance of idle promises by n man utterly with out experience, or knowledge Of bnsi- ness of this kind. and lack of full in- formation by yourselves.
 Tt Is perfectly proper and quite usual to substitute a new proxy for one that may have been given earlier.
 My own interests in both preferred and common represent half million cash payment Into the company's treasury. X defense of this interest against a man who has repeatedly stated that he has no interest in the common stockholders and whose own interest is neglible is my duty and pleasure.
 ''f might add that I have repeated ly stated to the directors for num- Der of years that I would like to be relieved of the office of president and the responsibility entailed and this shall bring about voluntarily as soon as if can ho nroparir doneH
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY

London, Feb. 23.--England defeated France by 19 to and Scotland won from Ireland by IF to s in the inter- national rugby games played today.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23

q. $. TREASURY STATEMENT L. s. Treasury balance. esf.7si.527
New Britain herald., 1924-02-23

disc will be delivered on repsration
 account.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
MAGNOLIA BEACH NEWS
Irene Case, Correspondent

Irene Case, Correspondent
A group of beach people met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Seitz, Saturday evening. The
men prepared the dinner, all the
guests later going to tjhe home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ross where
they played Nah Jongg for the
evening. Thosz present were Mr.,
and Mrs. Hugh McGuigan of
Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Seitz, Mr.. and Mrs Tom McGuig
an of Tacoma. Mr.. and Mrs. Ny
hart Of Tacoma, Mr., and Mrs,
Chester Dickev. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Glea-
son. DIR. and Mrs. A. Layton, Mrs
Alwilda Diclkey of Portland, Ore,
Mrs. WILDER Raleigh and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Seitz.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Clark of Alba
ny, New York; Mrs. L. B, Wall
ace of Seattle. and Mr.. Smgthe
of Vancouver. B. c., were guests
Of Mrs. Il. J. Rose several days
last week. Richard Wilson is up
from California with his mother,
visiting; he is the grandson of
Mrs. Rose.
Miss Marguerite Bonnell en-
tertaincd over the week end Miss
Dortha Weigal of Tacom0, Miss
Bonnie McAnally of Yakima and
Miss Helen Garrison of Yakima.
Mis-, Garrison returned to Seat.
lc, Saturday evening.
Miss Elizabeth Haddow spent
thc week end on Hoods canal
visiting friends.
Miss Margaret Rawlings en-
tertained Miss Helen Brewer,
Miss Florence Rawlings, Mr..
Stanley Long, Mr. Arthur Thomp
son. and Mr.. Fred Griffin over
the week end.
Mr.. Synan arrived Monday
from Calf. to visit his wife and
sister in law, Mrs. NJ. Gleason.
Mrs. Stanley Morrison. Mrs.
Burton Cook, and Mrs, Mary Box
entertained at Tuesday lunch
con
Miss Carol Buckingham has as
der guest Miss Helen Kelsey of
Spokane. Clifford Spike, n
Penn. ~" graduate spent the
W kend adj the Buckingham home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
JOLLY ELLIsPoRT PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs, G. E. Woods en-
tertained informally in their
spacious and attractive home in
Ellisport on last Friday evening
for their daughter Miss lone and
son, Edwin.
There were about a dozen cou-
pies present and dancing formed
the entertainment during a long
and happy evening. Light re-
freshmIents We're served. Those
present were: the Misses DeMalr,
Tjosdal. Alice and Margaret Ma
10, Leslie, Brosseau, Ganly, Girls
man, Whitfield; Messrs Carly,
Enoch, Williams. Prigg, Steven
son, Parker, Stanley, Bob Mills,
jackson.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
Forest Tres Doing
Enormous Damage

All through western Washington and western Oregon
forest fires are breaking and spreading the first hot
days of summer Thousands of acres of valuable
timber is being consumed. Southwest Washington is
menaced with conditions serious in Thurston Mason and
ktsap counties. Every county in western Oregon is
burning Seattle and Tacoma and all intervening and
surrounding territory enveloped in screen of smoke
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

Mrs, Smaha and Mrs. Wilson
were visitors at the A. I. Tjoms
land home on Saturday of last
week. It's IA years since these
ladies have been at Vashon, and
they were formerly known as
Blanche and Arnicia Emick.
Their homes are now in Califor-
mia and they came up on an ex-
cursion "trip.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
New Books in
Burton Library

The Burton Public Library has
recently procured and has NOW ON
its shelves for service the Ameri-
can Government compiled and
written by Frederick j, Haskins,
This new and enlarged edition
of this famous work has recently
reached lis 6S5th Thousand and
is a publication that old and
young can peruse with great pro-
fit. 1t is so attractively written
that the interest of the reader
Never flags, The author is a
world wide authority on every
topic of which he treats. He has
been for many years am exhaust
i've student of Federal affairs and
institutions and is probably one
of the best writers of his day, on
The following subjects.
The President, the Treasury,
the War Department, the Post
Office department., the Navy de
partment, the Air Forces, the De-
partment of State. the Public
Health Service, the Department
of Justice, the Parcel Post. the
Manine Corps, the Department of
the interior and some two score
mlore. His descriptions are en-
livened by many amusing and
instructive anecdotes and by
some 25 fine illustrations. Bear
in mind Before publication, ev
eny chapter of this book was read
and approved by a Government
authority.
The following is al list of new
books purchased for the Burton
Public Library.
THE ABLE McLAUGIILINS
by Margaret Nelson,
SCARAMOUCHE
..........-.....,... by Rafael Sabatini.
A GENTLEMAN OF COURAGE
by j. Ollyer CurWood.
LOUNGES OF FLAME
Peter Clarke McFarlane.
SEIGE ......--.-...Samuel H. Adams.
MADAME CLAIRE Susan Ertz.
THE HOME MAKER
by Dorothy Garfield,
BRIDGE OF THE GODS -.Balch.
PEACOCK FEATHERS
-,....-..by Temple Baily,
THE MYSTERIOUS RIDER
...---....-..,by Zane Grey
THE CATHEDRAL
-...--by Hugh Walpole
Also ten stories for our iuve-
mile readers.-The Library Com.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

DR.. Reeds two daughters, Mrs.
Acuna from Mexico and Mrs.
ELS from Olympia are with him
in Burton for a short time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

John Clay. the old English
friend of the News-Record, came
up from his home at Cliff Springs
yesterday afternoon and made
this Office a pleasant call. His
home place is sub-irrigated and
also has ever flowing springs, SO
the dry weather has not bothered
him.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
Land Tor Sale!

Highly improved and unimproved
acreage and water front lots,
admirably situated, west side
of Vashon Island, on "Sccnic
Colvas Pass, great fertility,
well watered. Fine view, and
for berries, small fruit and
poultry. cannot be surpassed.
Convenient to boat landing and
fine location for summer home.
For terms and view of premis-
es. call at Plateau Farm. S.
M. Shipley, proprietor, Cove,
Vashon Island.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

Mr., and Mrs. P. W. Tonneson
motorod up from Los Angeles to
spend balance of the summer
with a brother, G. A. and Mrs.
Tonneson at Casa Iona.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

Mr.. II. M. Butler is some bet
ter since his severe illness in
Portland several weeks ago.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

We wish to express our deep
gratitude to the sympathizing
neighbors and friends for all
kindness shown during our recent
bereavement. w. G. Allen.
Mrs. w. G. Allen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
BURTON
(Mrs. A. Hunt.)

Mrs. John Knowles left Tues
day for a month S visit with rcl-
atives in Canada.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

E. Layton of Seattle has pur-
chased the French cottage at
Newport and moved in last wk.
Mr.. and Mrs. French are in
apartments at the Preston home
across the street.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

The Orthopedic Society will
hold its next regular meeting at
the home of Mrs Shattuck at
LiSabeula on Friday, August l.
Members and friends take notice.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs Alva Hutchinson
and Miss Lola Mcgowan and
Garner Steen are scheduled for a
few days camping trip, starting
today.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

For select and family parties,
take a booth in the new Dining
Room of the Cash and Carry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

Mr.. A. G. Nystedt who lost his
house and contents by fire some
time ago is now erecting six
room modern bungalow with bath
and basement and expects to
have enough finished so the fam
lily can move in by the middle of
August.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

Mrs. Wylie B. NiNchols, of
Omaha, Neb., an old-time friend
of Mrs. Jay G. Dubois, is visiting
her for a short time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

OF the fifty-one new barristers
sworn in before the, Supreme
Gount att Olympia recently, 80
We're graduates of the University
of Washingtos law school. In
addition three undergraduates of
the school also successfully pass
ed the examinations.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

The Original ''Primus" Oil
Stove on sale at the FERRY INN
Vashon Heights. 31tSp
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

Five Seattle pannies have pur-
chased lots 13 and IA, including
the spring, on Burton beach near
the Geo. Taylor home and are
building ware room to store
their camp outfits for the winter.
III the spring they will erect a
community house for their own
use and cabin for each family
surrounding this building. They
are now clearing the lots for
base ball and tennis grounds and
getting ready for building next
spring. The five interested par
ties Or. II. F. Keltner, W. N.
Brown, J. G. Smith, DR.. r. NJ.
Roberts and Theo. Coy.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25

An important item in regard to
the urgent need for registration
of voters will appear in next
week S issue
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
FOR SALE-Radio set and

FOR SALE-Radio set and sup
plies, cost $4,000 sell for 800
Two one tube sets $15, three tubes
$40, 5 tube sets $50, lG volt West
ern Electric storage batteries,
also parts for sets. All guaran-
teed. Must sell at once.
Red 1851. 37tl
We desire to express cur heart
felt thanks to our many friends
and neighbors for their kind as
sistance in our recent bereaye-
ment, for beautiful flowers and
expressions of sympathy.
X. Paulson,
Melvin Paulson,
Clements Eau1son.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-07-25
y&xcal Nevis

Ralph Steen is off on a camp
ing trip,