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Evening star., 1924-08-14
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
FOR BUILDING CONCERN
By the Associated Press.

~ -fssOCINteU ITtSS.
PHILADELPHIA, August 14.-Fed-
eral Judge Dickinson has appointed
John c. McEvoy and John w. McWil
ltams receivers for the NJ. j. Dough-
erty Corporation of this city, builders
of power plants and pipe fabricators.
on bill of equity filed by creditors.
The bill stated that although the as
sets of the company are listed as
more than 100000 and the liabilities
100000. the firm has current debts
Of 100000, with quick assets of
100000 to meet them.
Receivershfp was asked to conserve
the assets pending reorganization
Mr.. McEvoy is secretary of the com.
pany.
Evening star., 1924-08-14
WAGE CUT CAUSES STRIKE.

WALTHAM, Mass, August IL
Strikers now claim that % depart
ments are affected at the Waltham
Watch Company's factory, leaving
only the machinists and adjustors at
work. The strike was caused by
10 per cent reduction of wages, the
management claiming labor costs
were out of line with the. price lists.
The strikers are not affiliated with
unions. = ,-t- =.
Evening star., 1924-08-14

Ask who attended August blanket
the and she will tell that is the high quality the rich color
ngs these blankets that makes tile low
prices appreciated Be here and will with her
Evening star., 1924-08-14
SHOE STORES ovERsT0CKED

PHILADELPHIA, August II (Spe-
ciaD.-Retail shoe dealers are de-
termined not to order freely for Fall
until they reduce their stocks of
women's fancy shoes. The call seems
to be for plain blacks and browns
with glazed kid favorite. Hides
have advanced and the sole leather
market is stronger.
Evening star., 1924-08-14
LOWEST RECORD EVER
ON COMMERCIAL PAPER
- +bo 4sSoc;ato5 praeS

BY the AssOc1dtPd Press.
NEW YORK. August 1.-two lots
of commercial paper, aggregating
about 100000 have just been pur-
chased by local bankers at pa per
cent. which is believed to be the first
large scale of prime names" at 50
low a rate. Three per cent previous
ly had been considered a low price,
of thea high grade paper now being
disposed of at that rate.
The Housewives League, of Dallas,
Tex, has taken steps toward estab-
fishing a large ice plant on its own
account.
Evening star., 1924-08-14

In recognition for her untiring aid
for devastated France, Miss Anne
Morgan has been invested with the.
Honor.
Evening star., 1924-08-14
Plain Colored
Blankets, $5.95 each

These fine blankets are OF Australian wool
filling with cotton warp. They are in gray.
pink or tan, bound in fine sateen A gen
erous size, 70x8O, and good weight They
may be used single or double :.
Evening star., 1924-08-14
Au-Wool Plaid
Blankets, $11.5O pr.

Guaranteed 1OO% wool, both warp and fill
ing; soft, fluffy and exceptionally warm. In
4-inch block plaids of blue, rose, gray, tan
or gold on white; with sateen binding. In
7Ox8O size. Fine quality, unusual value.
Blapket Section. Second heor.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
I4 KNOWN DEAD AND
 MANY OTHERS HURT
TOrnadOeS, WindStOrIns and Hail RaVaSe Northwest
DAMAGE ALSO IS HEAVY
At Huron. South Dakota, Practically Every Building in Business District Is Wrecked as Two Tornadocs Meet in Center of Town.

St Paul, Minn., June 1s.-At least fourteen persons are reported dead and more than a score injured as the result of tornadoes. windstOrms and heavy hail and. rain in the northwest Saturday night,
 Eight persons Were reported dead at Bijou Hills. Brule county, two at White Lake, Aurora county, one at Pierre and one al Blunt in South Da- kota, while two men were reported swept into the Mississippi river at St. Paul. Glal valley in SeibaCh county. south Dakota, was reported virtually wiped out when Tornado struck over q territory Of 90 miles square and caused probably a score of injuries and property damage which may run over si00,O00.
 At Mitchell four persons were in- lured, one perhaps fatally, and proper ty damage was estimated at several hundred thousand dollars.
 Between Mitchell and Sioux City, Iowa, IT miles Of telegraph wires are out of commission. unusually heavy rains accompanied the storm. In the neigh borhood of Murdo and Chamber lains two inches Of rain fell m ten minutes Huron reported go inches of rainfall in thirty minutes, The downpour swept away irrigation dams near nrspe and Nician.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
DEGREE OF D. D. AWARDED
 REV. GEORGE B. NEUMANN
New Britain Man, Instructor at West China University, HonOred by
 Wesleyan University

Three days before his father ob- serves his 5Oth anniversary as presi- dent of the church class at Trinity 1 Methodist church, Rev. George E. ] Neumann, son of Ernest F. Ncumann. Sr,. of this city, today was awarded 1 the degree of Doctor of Divinity at the Wesleyan university at Middle town.
 Rev. Dr. Neumann is instructor in sociology at the West China university at Cheng Tu. China, and is in this country on a leave of absence. He is an ordained minister of the Methodist church.
 His father Ernest r. NeumanH is one of the outstanding figures in Trinity Methodist church, this city, is Sa years of age and works every day in his own shop. On Thursday of this week the elder Mir. Neumaun will observe his golden anni> ersary as the president of the church class. Mr. Nemnann. ST, also has been a mem ber of the official board of the local church for the past 52 years He is lha father of two ministers Rev. Dr, George B. Neumaun and Rev. Ernest F. Neumann., Jrn pastor of a Metho- dist church at Bethel, Conn.
 Another son, Carl. is secretary of the Union Manufacturing O.. and a daughter, Miss Sarah is boOkkcepor for the New Britain Gas Light Co, The elder Mir. Ncumann Is an organist and for years was official organLst for the old Methodist church which stood on the corner Of Walnut and Arch streets He was one of the organizers nf Everyman's Bible class, one of the organizers of the White army and last year was head Of the religious work committee Of that class. He is one of the oldest Masons In tho city,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
COMES OUT AGAINST
 REDUCTION IN WAGES
President of American Woolcn Company Plans
 No Reductions

Shawshoon Village, Mass, June it William M Wood. president ot the American Wooden company, in slate nent issued here today said that he and the other directors Of the com panr do not think this is thn proper time tp consider reduction in wa scs."
 MT Woods statement, in witch he predicted increased orders for the mills, followed a meeting of the board of directors.
 "fhe outlook Tor business" he said. must steadily improve as inc political situation for business administration advances. CT course there is q letting down in the textile industry in con junction with the general business hesitation. but I and my associatrs do not think this is tho proper timo 10 consider a reduction in wages.
 "The demand for goods is here in this country although it may be dee Iaypd in reaching the mills. The country's consumption must be tr"- nondous and the result must show in renewed orders to inc mills in due time.
 No true American al this time would wish to sec any reduction in the crnsral purchasing consumption power or thls country"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
THUGS USE BLACKJACK
So. Norualk Gasoline station Man suffers Broken Jaw and Loses -Four Tcctli-BpOt Totals Shf.65.

South Norwalk, Conn. June 1G.-- At 1.30 o'clock this morning while seated in a chair al the Gulf Refining CompaEy's gas station at 5s West avenue, Michael Barbour. 55. night service man at the station, was Black lacked by thugs who heat the man into inconsistencies. Grabbing the nighi's receipts from the cash register. amounting to. the police say. s4t.65 he thugs made a successful getaway. Members of the Norwalk police de- partment secured the city in automo- tiles looking for the holdup men. with 10 success.
 Immediately after the holdup. Bar hour was found unconscious on inc Ionr. James McBrfde, manager Of the station. was called from his home. He had Barbour taken 10 the office or Dr. William J. Tracy. West Avenue. for treatment. Barbour suffered a splinter e5 left jaw. four of his teeth being ynocked out. After treatment he was taken to his home.
 According to the police. Barbour was seated at a desk with his head Bcnt down figuring his reports. The door of the gasoline station opened, but Barbour did not pay any attention 10 the sound. 4 man crept mp in the rear and saying Sorry 10 do it old man. but 1t won'thurt much" struck Barbour with blackjack. The aged man slumped down 10 the floor. .The holdup men grabbed what money there Tss in the register and dissp- pesred.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
GAVE FAKE NAME WHILE BUYING TIRE; SENT TO JAIL
Waterbury Man Pays Dearly For Practicing Fraud On Franklin
 Square Dealer

John Murray of SS5 West Main street Waterbury, was sentenced to 80 days in jail by Judge Benjamin w. filling In police court when he pleaded guilty to a charge of making false representations to James Farrell, au- tomobile accessory dealer at Franklin square, to obtain goods. Murray was arrested in Waterbury Saturday night and brought back here after Police man William $. Strols saw him on the street and requested the Water bury police to arrest him.
 Murray pleaded guilty and admitted that he had gone to Farrell's place of business on March 6 and obtained a tire valued at S27. He told Farrell that his name was John Powell and that he was engaged in the chicken and lumber business In Plainville where he lived. He said that a lire of lis machine had blown out and he was stuck on the road as he had no money with him. He promised to pay for the tire the next day when he came to the city if Farrell would let him have one then.
 Farrell gave him tho lire. but when he failed 10 return after several days, m investigation was made and II was learned that there wasn't any body by the name Of Powell living in Plainville, The police were notified and a search started that resulted In Murray's arrest Saturday night.
 Murray was grillch after court this morning by Detective Sergeant Will liam P. McC'ne and he admitted hnv- ing committed eight other similar in other cities.
 lie admitted defrauding the Oak land auto agency in Southington, the E, X L.. Tire company in plainyille. two companies in Meriden. and one each in Middletown. Milldale. Nauga- tuck. Waterbury. The local police have notified the police Of these cities Of Murray's admissions.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
AMERICAN SOLDIER IS
 CHAMPION RIFLE SHOT
Sergeant Fisher Captures Title al Olympic Games
 Today

Rheims, France. June ie.---The ruiI"d States Olympic rifle team today won the 8nn metres kpoellne Olympic ride shooting contest. switzerland was second and Argentina third. The American team won the 3on metres standing competition yesterday.
 Gunnery Sergeant Morris Fisher Of inc United States marine corps, who already holds the individual rifle shooting championship Of the world. was proclaimed worlds champion in the 800 metres kneling competition. His score was 3G5.
 The scores follow: | nited States f,766 points; Switzerland i.76I. Ar gentina 1.7t4. Finland 1.69s; Dcn- mark 1,G9S; France l.G9i: Sweden l.GS9. Holland 1,655; Italy 1.G2S; Nor way i.Geg: Belgium 1622: Haiti 1899; Czecho-sloyslda 1922: Rumania g7 3.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
REPLY GIVEN TO JAPS
New spapcrs Are Asked Not To Specu- late on Cuntents-To Be Made Pub- lie on Thursday.

Washington. June 1s.-The Ameri- can reply to the Japanese protest on the exclusion provisions of the new emigration biH was handed to Am- hassador Ilanihara today by secre- tary Hughes.
 Al the same time it was announced that tre arrangements had been made with inc Tokio government for simul- tareous publication of the document in the morning papers next Thursday.
 NcauH hic American newspapers Wcrr requested as a patrioiic duty not to attempt to forecast the contents of the reply.
 The communi, will be trans lated into code and communicated at once by Ambassador Uanihara to his government The care with which the cooling Is done. # was explained. necessarily makes ihis task sioa. For that reason and in view Of the fact that additional time Is reuuired for the cable transmission and the de- codirs. Thursday ia said to be the es riicst possible date OH which sifntll- 1aneous announcement can be made.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16

publican national campaign
 Announcement was made by ScCre- lary Slomp after a % minute confer tuce with the president that he would have A statement 10 make within a quarter of an hour
 The formal statement was issued ucacuse of persistent reports nf the lkchhond of Mr. Slemps retirement owing to the open disagreement hc- tween him md William NJ. Butler, the Coolidge campaign manager. dur ing thc convention last week at ClcNe- land,
 The disagreement between Mir. sinnp and others on the one hand and Mr Butler, Frank W Stcarns and their supporters on the oiher was gem pnally noticeable alter ihr adiourn- mnni of the convention, but President Coolidge after bearing both sides was able to bring about il reconciliation of views
 This statement wa~ issued by Mir Sinmp:
 "l am having this afternoon for Cincinnati to he present at an opera ton to he performed on ny cousin, r. ". Slcmp, now in hospital fhcrC, ile is my chief dependence in my business affairs. am taking Dr. Ddca with ms. shall be away rcv- nval days. The time of my return is in certain scnFe on account O. this indefinite.
 When I dn return, expect to he actively Associated in the campaign aHd in my present position, which | have not resigned. In all probability ] will be on the advisory committee of inc national republican committee. ahirh will have inc real management or fine campaign"
 The president was understood to rave exercised his strongest tactics in diplomacy in bringing about 'he rec auciliation and ii was not until con- ference was had today with tine sec rntary that the brnak was avertcd. Mr. slcmp today conferred with sev- oraI or his associates and then went tp the White House Ii talk with inc prcsideni Their conference was the determining factor in preventing disruption in the Coolidge forces nt the very start of the campaign.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
FIVE HURT IN AUTO
itr1dcnt D,amrs af Eranforh Nhrn Machine. Going Ia-t. Cnilitlr- Nhh IIiuftinc I'o-t.

B-anfoT5. CuHB Iun.. fS.-IfTvc young men in au automobile witch fl is said was beinc rccklessiy drit cn. were mere 0r less Hurt early today in a crash 0t the machine into a hfich- ing pest in East Main strr,t John r. NcCanhy of this town. and Harold Bergen. of New Haven. Conn. were sent to NV Haven hospital whie John knapp and Irving Eartholomow or this town were cut and bruised and were looked after by Dr. <. g. Mc- Queen. who Is medical examiner. The macl1irr driver. uarned Miller. 1itcs in New Haven ard probably went home.
 A the hospital 1t was said that Me- Cafthy's condition is mol serious and Bergen shous Improvement. It aas thought he had a slight skull fracture.
 The uaclire broke "ff 'Hn post and landed against a tree trunk.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
MUST LASSO BODY
Other Means of Getting Body Of Woman front Rotk of Ages at Niagara Falls HaNc Failed.

Niaeara Fails. \. F.. June ls--The bndy of woman vas sighted today fast on a small rock near the Rock of Ages clnss by the Fave of inc Winds in the gorge. between the Horseshoe and American Falls on inc American side The body was vlt wed from the gorge bank appeared ta bo that or young woman with ieng dark hair. clothed in a light waist and dark skirt.
 Efforts were made 10 reach it by a rowbOat but the men were com- pelled to give up this plan because Of ihr Jagged rocks. Reservation workmrn win fry to lasso inc body Authorities believe if foafed dow D the river and passed over inc falls last night.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
15 to 20 Years in Prison
 For Confessed Wife Slayer

WurCesfTr. Mass. June lG--Am- mic 1'ouncy. confessed negro wife slayer pleaded guilty to a charge Of manslaurhter before Judge Fosdicly in superior court today in connection uith fhe death Of his wife. strOWdcr p0uncy. Tn their home. December li. 1923. and was sentenced to serve 15 70 70 years iu state prison. Pouucy told arresjiHR officers that he hacked his wife to death with an axe after lie had taken 1T away from her when she attacked him vifh fha same weapon 70 prevent him leaving The city m search of work.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
TWO AUTO VICTIMS
Waterbury Men Victims of Accideni-- Shock Fatal to One and Injuries Cause Comnanion's Death,

Ansonia, Conn. June lG.--Joseph Fellon and William kraucieneseh both of Waterbury. who wcro badly injured in an automobile crash on the seymour road early last evening, died nt the Griilln hospital early this morn- Ing. Fellon, who suffered from 8 broken leg and other severe injuries. died from shock at 1;3o and Krau- cionesor at four o'clock from a frac- tured skull.
 Two men were riding on a motor cycle driven by F'cllon towards sey- mour. lt was said that FclIon was lodging in and out among other >ehi- cles on the road, He struck q sedan driven by Harold Martin Of Torring- ton who was approaching. The latter claims n have noticed the cratic conrs" ot thr motorcycle and had drawn to one side when struck. Both men were thrown headlong to the ground. The sedan was damaged.
 \ surgeon was called and both men sent to the hospital Coroner Mix was 10 begin an inquiry today
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
Ma, Total Milton

Ncssington Springs E. D, June lG, Extensive property damage was done in Wessington Springs and over the country side for a radius of 70 miles by turhado that struck this rity at seven ?. mu Saturday estimates of damage range from s500OOO 10 Sl,- 900. .n0O.
 While no fatalities have been re ported, many families were made homeless as the tornado unroofcd many homes and business buildings and the subsequent tprtentiai rain added to the damage and suffering. Many business stocks were rnincd.
 Every means of communication with tho outside world was destroyed log the storm and this message WIS sent by courier for 2n miles to the neares, available point of cUmmunt- cation with outside sources. II was written fast Sunday
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
VALUED AT TWO
 MZZLION SEIZED BY GOVT.
 AGENTS AT NEW FORK PIER
ID NOMINATE STARK
 FCR CITY CONSTABLE
G. o. ?. Members Will Sub, init His Name to Com
 mon Council

George A. Stark. for many years a constable, but who was defeated for office in the democratic sweep Of last April, will probably wear a consta- blc's badge for the remainder of the year, despite his defeat at the polls.
 This became known today when republican members of the council announced their intention of bringing in resolution al the next council meeting to have Stark named 10 fill the vacancy caused by the failure of Eustachincse Mlrcincse to qualify within go days of his election It was explained that stark is next in line. having received votes for the office al though he was not successful. Asked r they contemplated opposition in the form of an effort 10 again elect Mar clneso and give him an opportunity 10 qualify, they replied in the negative. It Is understood that Stark has a suf- ilcent number of pledged votes to as sure his election.
 Democratic members of the coun- cil are expected 10 introduce a reso- luton 10 have John l.. Ross elected for the second time, he also having failed 10 qualify within the specified tlme. It is not expected that the of- flee will be contested.
 The nomlfati6ss will come np at special session of the council pre- ceding the regular meeting Wednrs- day evening. Thomas Fay will he elected sixth ward councilman and Virgil NJ. Palmer will be elected 10 the school committee at the same meeting.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
Ward Back in Position
 .is Shelton Fire Chief

Bridgeport. Conn. June is.-Thon- as q. Ward was today declared by Judge John W. Banks in superior i court to be legal chief of the shelton fire department and Judgment against William Sheehy Jr.. continuing 10 act
 In the of1ice to which he was appoint cd January 1. 1g24. was entered. Tn addition to resainins his office. Ward will receive six months pay due him since sheshy assumed duties ss chiek.
 The city of shelton sili haze 10 pay | the costs.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
OLD FASHIONED DOLLAR DAY
 IN NEW BRITAIN WEDNESDAY

The great American Dollar will be back to it's normal size in purchasing power in New Britain Wednesday merchants of the city having arranged for genuine Old Fashioned Dollar Day. The event is to inaugurae the Wednesday sales planned for the Summer mOnhs This will be the last week until Fall that the stores will be open all day Wednesday and the sorekeepers that they will give the trading public of the city and vicinity most exceptional demonstration of what be done with a dollar in Dollar Day shopping.
 The advertisements in tomorrow nights Herald will tell story of the bargains that will be offered Wednes day. They will be well worth reading they will money for the wise shopper Shop early Wednesday and get the pick of the bargains.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
BACK TO PRISON
Con.f,i Who ScrNcd 3t Wears ln NctirIshcid Grts t5 More in New York fUr Iubbers.

New York. June lG.-A maximum sentence of 15 years in prison for rob- bcry was imposed today upon Henry E. Curtis who was convicted Of steal- ing SG0 in Brooklyn. Joseph Ruggicro was cont lcted on the same charge and was sentenced for years months 10 la years. They were found guilty Of holding up the Brooklyn furniture st ore uf Arthur WebeI
 Six years ago Curtis was released from WethcrsftrId. Comp. prison aftcr serving 3I years Tn connection with the death nf woman who was killed in A house which he was robbinE.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
Nephew of Famous Belle
 Guinness Pleads Guilty

Chicaoe. June 15.--Ad0lph Gun n~ss. said 10 be a nephew Of Mrs. Belle Guinness. whose murder farm at Laporte. Ind, was a sensation 20 years ago. pleaded guilty 10 charge of biEimy today. On a plea for pro- l'ation. sentence was post poned until July 2. The testimony showed that Gunness married Ella MathpWson. of Edgerfon. Wis. on Jan. IS. 1920. and later married Annn Furpaaa. nurse. The laued charged he took si 500 from her and then deserted her.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
Lutherans' Foreign Fund
 Is Placed at S2l2,000

T., ka'h, IT., June iG.--Appro1al oi tn. foreign mission budget tOtalling S-l@.eHn Ras asked of fhe Lutheran Augustaua synod today. Four nis- siOnlries to Africa njii ba commits -toucI tonight and vill leave for Tam 2atiks. East A:ri,a, tnis fall Tribute fo ai1 pastors of th. synod. including Rev. < F. Eorgcuiahl, l.ynn.. Mass, HH6 have dtri during Ina year. "as paid 'n memorial EfF1Ices.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
Democrats Are Receiving
 Great Deal of Advice

New York, June 1G.-So many platform suggestions arc pouring into The h"udquartcrs of Governor smith that Am informal committee of six persons 10 tabulato and turn over the letters To ihc state committee has been formed. Il was announced today
 More than twenty 1cattcrs are com ing in each day, said Franklin D. Roosevelt in charge Of the governors ramnairn The topic uppormost in the minds Of the writers is foreign rela- lions. and next in importance. Is social welfare.
 Thr suggestions are coming from all parts of th" country, Mir. Roosevelt Saaid, and many were from republi- cans.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-16
WBZ Attempting to Radio
 To Gordon Bennett Racers

Springfield. Mass, June 1C.- Though the result of the experiment wir not be known until some Of the Gordon Bennett balloon racers come to earth. attempts 10 communicate aith tbpIu by radio were made last night from the Springfield broadcast - mig station Of the Westinghouse Elcc- tric and Manufacturing Company (wBZD and these attempts will be renewed tonight Because none Of the racing balloons has transmitting apparatus. inc attempt is limited to inc effort to send messages that shall be received ny the apparatus carried bv some or The balloons. II is under stood that the three American bal Icons are so equipped.