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New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

New York. April 22.-selling pres sure gave heavy tone to stock prices which drifted mainly lower at the opening of today's market. American Can. Baldwin, American Sugar and U. S. Steel held fairly steady but there was further shading in prices of the oil shares.
 Professional attacks were directed against weak spots in the early trad ing, bringing about declines Of a point or more in Central Leather pre- ferred, Atlas Powder and Burns Bros. "A" Congoleum, whose cratic fuc- tuations featured yesterdays market, again was under pressure. yielding F points. Although selling was not par ticularly aggressive in the oil shares, Pan-American "B" Phillips, Maracai- bo and Pacific Oil moved fractionally lower. Weakness developed in some sugar issues, with South Porto Rico Sugar dropping l 2s and American Su- gar preferred declining fractionally to 1924 low at S5 1-4. Foreign ex- changes opened higher.
 Wall Street Noon-Short covering NhtNhSu thc OoNhNdIu ilONt- ment and brought about improvement in many sections of the list be fore selling pressure was renewed. Pro- fessional maneuyers resulted in mixed price movements in the oil and sugar groups. On the basis of an in- creased export demand fer Petroleum. short interests in Standard Oil Of California began active covering. and recoveries of l to points also took place in Houston and Mexican Sea board. Maryland, Sinclair and Tide water. however. extended their losses. Railroads gave the best display of group strength and a number of in- dustrial leaders including Baldwin and General Electric scored gains of point or more. Call money opened at per cent,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
ELECTION EXPENSES.

The following election expenses statements have been filed with the city clerk: John l.. Ross. democratic treasurer in the fourth ward. received s15 from John Keeyers. assistant treasurer of the town committee. and
 expended it as follows, s7.50 for ci- gars. g. for refreshments and sA5O for automobiles and gasoline: Joseph Mlynarski. republican treasurer in inc
 fifth ward. received ssS from the town committee and expended fl as follows, primaries 8 for rent Of Skritulski's hall. g each 10 James Desmond. Henry Zwick. L. Budnick and Will liam JuniWccz. s5 for rent of tables and chairs. and SIS 10 r. Nirert for rent Of automobiles. Adolph Carlson. republican treasurer Tn the second ward. received sS250 from the town and expended Il as follows. rent of store at 114 Franklin Square si2. William ScharmaB, checker, s7. Aiolph Greulicb. clerk. s6. King and Doyle. cigars. s5. and candy s2.5a. William N. Grccnstcin, republican treasurer in the sixth ward. received sss.6n and spent il as follows. c. Cur son rent of store. s10: Anderson Flee tricai Co. for lighting. sz.5n: T. r.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
'. s. TREASURY STATEMENT. L. z Treasury balance. ssts.oa71ss
dRR nEAIEM

Sew York. April 22.-Nalues were fairly well held in the trading on fhs New York Curb Exchange throueh- ont the day. but there was a prevail ing disposition to exert pressure against some Standard oil issues. in- dicatinE an expansion Of bearish ac- tivities in that group.
 Standard Oil Of Ohio advanced to ss7. Standard oil Of New York was in supply and moved up over a point and vacuum oil reflected accumulation in an advance Of over one point. Prairie Oil and Gas demanded most attention from the speculative group and after an advance Of four points was offered again and reacted from it's high level. Angio-American uas steadily bought. moving up to above 1s and Imperial oil or Canada and International Petroleum made mod crate gains.
 Independent oil issues hold firm ne they have done during the period of unsettlemeut in other storks. salt Greek producers motinz up about one point and again selling above gs and there Was s steady demand for Lago and Mutual oil.
 Industrial issues were irregular. The motor stocks showed heayy tone. Durant again selling below f7 and there was some liquidation tn uubiicr which yielded about one point. Hud- son and Manhattan common and Hud- sen company preferred were traded in st q slight recession from yssisT- days highest range. Those concerned in the market for these stocks state that the buying of Hudson company preferred. is in anticipation Of distri- button of its holidays Of Hudson and Manhattan shares. IL was insisted that this would be a reasonable result Of the accumulation of Hudson company preferred. bv new interests which may also have acquired the Hudson Nan haitian common stock in the open market.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
TALK ON BANKING
 BY FRANCIS DEMING
Berlin Man Tells Lions What
 Banks Are and Do

At q meeting of the Lions club at the Burritt hotel this noon, Francis P. Deming. treasurer of the Berlin Saw ings bank, spoke on Suburban Banks"
 He said that the savings bank was primarily a New England institution snd that over so per cent of the sav- mgs banks of the country were locat- ed in the east, the greater part of them being in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Speaking of the main features of savings bank, MT. Dem- ing said that savings bank was more or cooperative financial organization than bank. Explaining this state ment, he said that savings bank had no capital stock. being made up sim- ply cf the money deposited and that, having no capital stock, the dividends are paid directly to the depositors. Speaking for the bank with which he IS connected, the Berlin Savings bank. MT. Deming said il was the policy of that bank to pay the present profits 10 the present depositors, in as far as that could be done. Mir. Deming said that the officials believed this to be the just method of doing business as 1t was the money of the depositors which earned the profits and it was therefore the rights of the depositors to receive the profits.
 The speaker said that it has always been his belief that the mission of savings bank is 10 build up home in dustries and to create spirit of thrift. For this reason the greater part of the money of the savings banks of the country is invested in home industries and real estate. While such investments are not as liquid as other investments might be, MT. Demins said that in investing the money of the savings banks in such manner they were fulfilling what the officials believed to be the true mission of savings banks.
 Speaking of service given in banks. Mr, Deming said that every bank in the country endoayors to have its employees as courteous as possible and hat what bank has to sell, is in a measure, courteous service.
 As to the investments of a savings bank, the speaker said that contrary "a the bclef Of many the investing of he depo.'tors' money is not solely at 'he discretion of the bank officials as there are banking laws and rules laid down by the state commissions which restrict the investment of money by savings bank.
 In closing the speaker turned his attention to the railroad situation in the United States and urged the
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22

members Of the Lions club 10 give this matter their most serious atton- tion as it is a question which con- cerned the banks. financial houses and the people.
 The reports of the committees se- 'lected last week to appoint delegates to the national convention at Omaha. Neb., and the district convention at Providence, R. l., were made and fsvorsbly voted on. Secretary James O'Brien was elected a delegate to represent the club at the national convention which will be held in June.
 The club voted to meet once month with the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and the chamber of commerce. as proposed by the chamber of com- merce. These joint meetings will be held the last week of every month.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
MAYOR APPEALS FOR
 NEAR EAST RELIEF
Issues Proclamation Asking Pub
 lie to Cooperate in Work

A proclamation calling upon citi- gems of New Britain to assist in the Near East Relief drive which will open next Sunday and which the civic committee of the Woman's club is sponsoring. was issued at City hall this morning by Mayor A. M. Paones- sa.
 The proclamation is as follows: ITO the People of New Britain:
 The civic committee of the Wom- ana club is to conduct a drive for funds for Near East Relief during the week Of April e7-May 3.
 The valuable work that is being done by the Near East Relief com mittce is known to all and it is not necessary for me to argue its merits.
 As mayor of the city Of New Britain. I do wish to lend my hearty endorsement to the movement and I would urge upon all that their re- sponse be hearty. This work cannot be carried on without the assistance Of all and New Britain should not shirk.
 ''I would urge that every assistance he given the committee and that you indicate your approval of this work by generous contribution.
 "A. NJ. PAONESSA.
 Mayor"
 Mrs Buol E. Bassette, president of the Woman's club, is chairman of the committee. which is aiming 10 raise s3,000 towards the ship load Of condensed milk to he sent to the starving children of the Near East by tho juvenile movie star Jackie Coo gan.
 Booths will be placed at convenient points throughout the city in banks, movie theatcrs and stores. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week will be tag day when members of the Wom- ans club will sell tags on the street, saturday group of boys will sell tags on the street,
 The milk ship will sail for tho Near East in July and Jackie Coogan, sponsor for the vessel will accom- rany it in person.
 Miss Eugonia s. Bumgardner who is here in the interests Of the drive will speak to a gathering Of Catholic women in the Jr. Q. T.. A. N. hall this evening and Thursday evening before the Girls club of the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22

The 1.aiies' Auxiliary. < n. IT, eiii hold a card party Weduesiay eten- ing in ths Knights Of CofumBus rooms cn Franklin Square at s;ia. The first pfizs for bridge nhist and ferty-fiye vfIl be ss.5e in gold. Various other prizes have been donated. The offi- csrs of the society are in charge Of the affair. hich they hope wiil prove a success. The admission IS sec and inc public is insfted.--adtt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
City Items

4. C.. Hammond auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Wednesday eve ming at s o'clock in the state armory.
 Centennial Lodge. A. r. and A. NJ. will observe the annual Ladies Night" tomorrow night in Grotto hall.
 There will be a special meeting of Harmony lodge. No. 20, tomorrow aft ernoon at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral of Harry R. Luce.
 Pure Vermont maple sugar and syrup. McEnroe's, West Main St. advt.
 Dog licenses payable now. Town clerks office.-advt.
 Franklin Square Filling Station opens at 6:3O a. m. daily.-adyt.
 The degree team of Star of Good Will lodge will hold a drill tomorrow evening at 73o o'clock in Jr. o. [. A. Nj. hall.
 Rabbit, a Challenge 10 Men" will be the subject of the address to mem noon at the Burritt hotel by Dr. sam uel Sternheim of Port Chester. N. r..
 Mir. and Mrs. George c. Beckett have returned from their Easter va cation spent at their cottage Ere We Are" at Saybrook Heights.
 Chairman w. l.. Hatch of the water hoard spoke on New Britain's new pumping station at Whigville at a water works conference under the auspices of the state board Of health at Hartford this morning,
 The Zimmerman case in probate court has been held over for another week and will be heard next Monday at o'clock by Judge E, r. Gaffney.
 A. W. Wessoleck, through Attorney Morris D. Sake, has entered suit against Emilio Primiano of West street claiming damages Of SIS, The action is over the payment of note allegsd to be due Wessoleck.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
Airline Cafhrrinc Zuifi.

The funeral Of Airline Catherine Zwick. aged s. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Jacob c. Zwick of sa Pennington avenue. who died at the New Britain general hospital yesterday will he held at 2 o'rlock tomorrow afternoon from her late home. Services will he con- ductcd ny Eev. 4. C. T. steere. pastor of gt. Matthews German Lutheran church. Burial RiIi he in FairEiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
Joseph Chinenx

Joseph Chinenz, aged 5s. died last night at his home. 91. Ellis street He is survived by his wife, one broth CT in New York and one brother and two sisters in Italy. He was barber for number of years and was well known about the city. The funeral will be held Thursday morning from his home at s:S0 o'clock and from St, Joseph's church at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
-bief of rolire of Nov Britain.

Chief of Police of New Britain. The time for registration expires Thursday. May i. 1928. and failure to register on or before that date means that the owners of dogs ~iil have 10 pay a fine Of One Dollar Fl.goJ in addition 10 the regular Ice.
 Tho Town Clerks office will he open saturday and Monday evenings te receive dog fees in sddition to ths regular hours.
 nated at Nru Britain. this 21nd day Of April. iesf.
 ALFRED l.. THOMPSON.
 Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22

McKeon, primary worker, s:.5o; Y w. c. A.. store at 65s Main street, rent, s10: T. F. McKeon, election worker, s: Herman Finklestein, run her, s5: postage. s1.50. James A. Coyle. democratic treasurer in the second. received SIS and spent it as follows: Clerks, ss; cigars, s5; tele- phone, s1, and incidentals, s.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
Draths
Albert |. GroCorL

Word has been received from Texas of thedeath of Albert l. Grocock. for merly of this city. He is survived by Mrs. Grocock and two children, also by 8 sister, Mrs. Mary c. Powell. and a brother, Samuel Grocock, both Of New Britain, and brother, John H. Grocock of Torrington. The funeral arrangements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
illiam Gray

William Gray, aged (, years, a na- tive of Glasgow. Scotland, died this morning at the New Britain General hospital. He was an iron moulder and employed in the local factories He is survived by his mother in Scotland, three brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock from Erwin chapel. Rev. pr, George w. C. Hill will offi- ciate and burial will be in Fsiryiew rametery
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
Charles Gilbert Schauffler

Charles Gilbert Schauffler, six months old sen of Mir. and Mrs. Hem ry Gray schaunler Of SIS Lincoln street, died this morning Of diphther- ia. The funeral was held this after noon at o'clock. Rev. Henry Maier officiated and burial was in FalrNiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
Charles r.. KcmpshaIi

The funeral of Charles F.. Kemp shah. aged 7s. -i7o died yesterday Nili he held al 2 o'clock tomorrow after noon from g. C. Porter Sons funeral rooms on Court street. Rev. William Ross. pastor Of the First Baptist church will oficiaie at the service. Burial will he in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
:TittrrraIs
Harrr "a. Ince.

The funeral of Harry R. Luce of Newington will he held tomorrow af- ternoon and will be private. Rev. Henry Martin of the Newington Con. gregational church will officiate and masonic services Will be held at the grave. Burial will be in Ne~ington cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
S25,0O0 FOR PROBE

Washington, April 22.-Exrendi. ture of s25,o0o for the investigation recently ordered into the aircraft in- dustry was authorized today by the house.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
Special Notices

Entertainment and darce given ty the French ladies of st. Anro's sori- ety. Tuesday evening. April 2s. st thc Lithuanian hatl. Park strsef.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
City Advertisement
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS.

Attention is called t0 inc law con- cernine the registration of dogs as shown by the posters issued by the
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22

Tho visiting card is ot Chinese or isn.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-22
ACTIVE INSURANCE AND CASUALTY CONTAIN

Amarirsn Aiiisucs Ins. Co. Amsriean surety
 Continental Tnfursncs @. t-5D Fi1eiity-Phenix Ins. Co. fs5D Franklin Fire Tns. Co. t.5J Giens Falls Ins. Co. (i0J Globe & Rutgers Great American 1ns1rsues Co. Hanover Insurance Co. t5bD Home Insurance Co. lns. G. of North America rB1 Rational Liberty InE. Co. (58J National Surety
 Niagara Falls Irs. Co. (sgD Preferred Accident Westchcstsr Firs Ins. C. uDD
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-12-26
COLD WAVE IS
FORECAST FOR
THIS SECTION
10 to Is Below Zero Is
Predicted by Weather
Bureau

The frigid temperatures abated
for Christmas in Bismarck, but hav-
ing paid this mark of respect to the
city, will resume sway tonight, ac-
cording to the weather bureau.
The forecast is for cold wave to-
night, with temperatures 10 to Is be-
low zero.
Yesterday the mercury rose as high
as 27 in Bismarck, and the lowest
last night was 81 above. 1t was not
so mild in all parts of the North
west, however 1t was 18 below in
Boise, Idaho: 20 below in Modena,
Utah; 20 below in Prince Albert
Saskatchewan; "a below in Winnie
mucca, Nevada; below in Lander,
Wyoming; two below in Dodge City,
Kansas, and two below in Chicago,
Illinois. ST. Paul reported A above
this morning.
The weather summary today said
A high pressure area is centered
over the er-Rocky Mountain states
this morning and temperatures are
below zero in Utah, Nevada and Ida
no. Another high pressure area over
northwestern Canada has been ac-
companied by sub-zero temperatures
in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Warm
weather prevails in Montana, the ~Da-
kotas and Minnesota due to a low
pressure area centered over Minneso-
ta and Lake Superior. 1t is showing
in Alberta and western North Dakota
this morning, but elsewhere the
weather is generally fair.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-12-26
CONTEST CASE
is DISMISSED

Dickinson, N. D., Dec. 26.-Pro-
ceedings brought in Stark county
district court by James Soules, con-
testing the election of c. c. Turner
to the office of sheriff were brought
to an abrupt end during the count
ing of ballots at the court house
Monday afternoon, when H. c. Berry.
counsel for Mr.. Soules, moved the
dismissal of the case.
Four precincts including the two
Dickinson wards at issue, when
count was ceased The result Of
the recount in these four precincts
showed that Mr.. Soules had gained
one vote and Mr.. Turner two.
The case was called by Judge
Thomas H. Pugh at his court cham
bers Monday morning. The contest
ant placed the necessary cash bonds
and Immediately after the noon re-
cess the recount began. H. c. Berry
and J. P. Cain, attorneys for the
contestant and contestee, made the
count. Ed. Partridge and A. d..
Heaton acted as clerks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-12-26
DENIAL IS
REITERATED
Woman Says She's Not Re.
spOnsible for Poisoning

Columbia, Miss. Dec. 26.-Mrs.
Hilma Ensminger Of this city. charg-
ed with attempted murder in connec-
tion with the illness of Miss Harriet
Mosier, Of Olean, N. Y, said to have
been caused by eating poisoned can
dy, alleged to have been sent in a
Christmas box to the son of the
former wife of George Ensminger, in
IL joint authorized statement with her
husband through counsel, reiterated
her previous denial that the candy
contained poison. The statement de-
clared that the package did not con-
tain certain figs in which traces of
poison al/o are said to have been
found by an Olean basteriologist.
The present Mrs. Ensmnger has
never been in New York state, has
never met the first Mrs. Ensminger
or the child or any of the other par
ties involved. Mrs. Ensminger has
been notified by authorities of the
charge pending against her but has
not been taken into custody. 1t was
learned that extradition would not
be waived in the event her arrest is
ordered.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-12-26
WIDELY KNOWN
RESIDENT OF
HEBRON DIES
Eugene Weigel. Banker and
Real Estate Dealer, Prom
inent in Activities

Mandan, n. d., Dee. 26.-Eugene
Weigel, AZ, wealthy banker and real
estate dealer Of Hebron. one of the
most progressive citizens of the
Missouri Slope, died Christmas eve
ming at 10:30 p. m. in st. Paul at
the home of his father-in-law, Rev.
Karl Koch, 6l5 st. Peter street fol-
lowing an illness of five years dur
alton with cancer of the stomach.
His widow and five children survive.
Services will be held from the Koch
home Saturday morning.
Mr.. WeiGel for many years was
in the real estate business at He
bron and was ce-president of the
First National Bank of Hebron at
the time of his death. He was a
member of the Hebron Masonic
lodge, Knights Templar, Dickinson;
and FL Zagal Shrine at Fargo.
He also was a member of the
Eastern Star and the Woodmen. Mr..
Weigel was one of the organizers
of the Hebron Community Club,
which has membership of more
than 200 city and farm men. Mr..
Weigel was always in the forefront
in drives in Morton county, and was
one of the most influential citizens
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-12-26
AGENTS AID
IN DOPE CASE
Five Summoned From Mime
ap0Iis to New York

Minneapolis. Dec. 2G.-F'ive Mimi
eapolis federal prohibition agents
have been summoned to New York to
testify as government witnesses
against two men charged with con-
spiracy to smuggle smoking opium.
1t is the largest narcotics smuggling
case ever tried in federal court and
is the sequel to seizure of 200 pounds
Of smoking opium at Duluth a year
,go.
Morris Silverman and Daniel Knut-
;on, general prohibition agents, who
ound the opium during warehouse
Inspection and J. B. Greason and
Jerry Stearns, narcotic agents, will
make the trip. DR.. Garvin Williams,
Internal revenue department chemist
It Minneapolis, also has been sum-
moned to testify.
I A New York hotel owner is one of
he defendants.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-12-26

Twenty persons injured in the fire
are still confined to hospitals. All
are considered to have an even
chance for recovery.
Start Relief Work
A committee of local citizens has
been appointed by Mayor F. E. Gill
lespie to provide for the care of chill
dren orphaned and to work toward
rehabilitation of the home life of
Babb's Switch.
Already movement is under way
to raise funds to the memory of
those who lost their lives in Okla
homa's worst Christmas tragedy. The
monument will be placed in Hobart
or the scene of the fire.
Three small fires in Hobart yes
terday added to the city's tension.
One of the fires, originating in o
jewelry store, caused mild panic
in two nearby moving picture thea
ters but no one was injured. Local
officers say they expect to take no
action toward investigating the
fires. Vigilance Of school officers in
placing wire netting over the outside
of the school windows to keep out
vandals is held chiefly responsible
for the heavy loss of life. Could
the windows of the one-story struc-
ture have been used as means of
egress, virtually all of the 200 per-
sons in the building could have e.
capped. it is believed.
As it was, the door was the only
practicable exit, and there was such
a rush for this that persons farther.
est from it had little chance to e.
cape as the. fire, starting from Q
candle on Christmas tree, sWOpe
through the small structure.
The Christmas tree on a stage at
the back of the school house was the
center of all eyes when taper, ex-
piring after its effort to help cheer
the assembled children, shot flame
into some decorations at the TOP of
the tree. The crowd arose as one
person with shouts of fear and the
children who had been at the foot Of
the tree, enjoying their gifts, tried
to get away. The tree was upset and
the flames spread rapidly.
The one door was at the other end
of the building and only a few could
get out in the frenzy of all to escape
at once. The desperate fathers and
mothers, separated from their chill
dren fought madly to get to the
youngsters and then, when that
proved futile, to break out the win
dOwS The GLASS gave wav hnf ont.
side, to protect the glazing, was wire
netting that kept the entrapped peo-
pie in the torment of the flames,