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New Britain herald., 1924-12-02

fiscal year were about s2a6, ,h0O,O0 The next items in size among tho fixed-debt chargcs are the retire. ments of securities received from foreign governments under debt set- dement's and the purchases and re. tlrements Of securities from foreign rcpayments, These continuing re- auctions Of the public debt have a very material effect in maintaining high prices for Liberty bonds, They permit the issuance of new govern mont securities for temporary and for refunding purposes at low in- terest rates with consequent further economy in government eXpendi- tures
 Interest paid in the fiscal year 1924 amounted 10 s940,O00.OOO. It is estimated that this Item will be sS65,0O0,000 In 1925 and sS30, 000,- co In 1928. This saving of s110,00O,- GOO in two years Is the result of the reduction In the amount of the debt and decrease in the average rate of interest paid. The sinking fund is part Of the contract between the United States and the holder Of the United States obligation, and. there- fore, can not in good faith be changed. The continual steady ef- feet of these debt reducing factors Is to cut down the largest single item Of government expenditure. and per- init further reductions in the bur den Of taxation.
 During the last session of con- gross bill was introduced authoriz- ing yearly appropriation of not ex- ceeding s1o,o00,00O for a progressive building program in the District of Columbia. This bill has my indorse- ment. l earnestly recommend It's en- actment by congress.
 T have recently appointed a com mission to investigate agricultural conditions. The purpose of this was to determine what action, through legislation or otherwise, should be taken to place agriculture on basis of economic equality with other in dustries. The findings and recom- mendations Of the commission are for the use Of the congress. I men, ton this commission here for the reason that I will shortly submit to the congress an estimate of appro- priation to meet the expenses of the commission.
 We are now in the fourth year of our camp paigh for reduction in the cost of government. Our aim is to reduce the burden of taxes In this we have been successful. For those things which we are now required to do we are fast reducing our ex- penditures to a minimum consistent with efficient service. We have be- fore us an estimated surplus of $67,- 100000 for the current fiscal year and $373,000,000 for the next fiscal year. Shall we embark upon new projects involving expenditures which will prevent the accumulation of these expected surpluses, or shall we continue the campaign for econ omy? l am for economy. If we continue the campaign for economy we will pave the way for further re- duction In taxes. This reduction can not be effected immediately. Before 1t is undertaken we should know more definitely by actual operation what our revenues will be under our present tax law. But the knowledge of our revenue under the existing law will avail us nothing If we em. bark upon any new large expendi' ture program"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02
Thin Men Skinny Men
 Run Down Men
 Nervous Men

You probably know that Cod Liver oil is the sreatest. flesh producer in the world.
 Because 1t contains more Vita mines than any food you can get.
 You'll be glad to know that Cod Liver oil comes in sugar coated tab- lets now, 80 if you really want to put 10 or 20 pounds of real healthy flesh on your bones and feel well and strong ask Dickinson Drug company or any druggist for a box of Nc Coy's Cod Liver oil Tablets.
 Only SO cents for 50 tablets and if you don't gain five pounds in 30 days your druggist will hand you back the money you paid for them.
 It isn't anything unusua! for a person to gain 10 pounds in 30 days.
 Get McCoy's, the original and genuine Cod Liver Oil Tablet"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02
He Gained l3 Pounds
 Feels Very Thankful

l.. k Taylor Of Willow Bend, W. va.s writes: q thank you for the benefit I have received from your medicine, hay not only recovered my health. but havs gained lS' pounds In weight. am taking the fourth bottle of Nuga-rone now. owe my life to Nuga-Tone. l feel very thankful"
 Our readers will find Nuga-Tons harmless. @leasant and effective remedy that incres~ss strength and vigor builds up tho apssaite, nerves. blood and body quickly. angs refreshing sleep. stimu- lates the liver and regulates the stomach and bowels so nicely. Nuga-Tone is guaranteed ts satisfy you or money back See guarantee on package. Reeommendeds guaranteed and for sale by all druggistns or send Si.o0 and secure 1t direct from tho National Laboratory, lOl4 8. Wabash Ave~ Chicago, Ill.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02
AZ LICENSED TO HUNT

Tn spite of tho ban on hunting that extended practically throughout the month of November. City Clerk A. L. Thompson issued es licenses 10 huntsmen last month. his report to the state department of game and fisheries shows. Licenses were also issued to three trappers and one fiherman. q
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02
MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN
 ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value their own comfort and the welfare of their children, should never be without a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for use throughout the season. They break up Colds, Regu- late the Bowels, Relieve Feverish- ness. Constipation. Teething Dis orders, Headache and Stomach Troubles. Used by Mothers for over 30 years. THESE POWDERS GIVE SATISFACTION. All drug Stores. Don't accept any substitute.
 Trial Package sent FREE.
 Address Mother Gray O., Le Roy, N. |,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02

Unless you ask for Phillips" you may not get the original Milk of Magpesia prescribed by physicians for 50 years. Protect your doctor and yourself by avoiding limitations of the genuine Phillips"
 25-cent bottles. also 50-cent bot ties, contain directions-any drug store.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02

More than sl,000,OOO worth of playing cards were exported from the United States in 1923.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02

More than 500 tons of ticks<s are sold annuaHyb ythe London Omni- bus Co.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-02

Banner-tail, the kangaroo rat, is the champion high jumper among all rodents.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
CONVENTION OPENS
Columbus Today Has Prohibition Party as it's Guests for Third Time in Half Century.

Columbus, O.. June S.--For the third time in so years the national prohibition party opened it's national convention here today intent on nomi- mating candidate for president and adopting a platform that will come pose than it has experienced in the past.
 According to leaders, expressed last night by Dr. A. r. Gourley Of Seattle, Wash, the prohibition party has the best opportunity since its organiza- ton to do something on its own ac- count" that its candidate can win in the election if the proper platform is adopted and the proper man selected to head the ticket.
 Much Of today's session was 10 be devoted 10 routine business. With no avow ed candidates seeking the nomi- nation sentiment has not crystal ized sufficiently to indicate who the presidential nominee will be. There appears to be some sentiment for changing the name of the party, but 1t is not believed this will be strong enough to bring about a change. The name Of Progressive American party" was suggested last night and received considerable applause.
 Sentiment for broadening the scope Of the platform to include pronounce ments on many subjects which hither- to have been passed up by the dry" rarty may be sufficient to insure the adoption of several blanks hitherto left to the other parties for consider ation.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
FORTUNES CLEANED UP
 IN THE BRITISH DERBY
People in Various Parts of England Get Rich Quick in Betting
 On Horse Race.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
 London, June 5.-Scveral large for tunes have been acquired by persons in various parts of the British Empire rl sweepstakes on the results of the derby which was won yesterday by the EaEl of Derbys Sansoyino. the richest prize, the Calcutta sweepstakes of f70.000 going to a man living in Nairobi, kcnya Colony.
 Second prize in the Calcutta sweepstakes. worth f3S,OoO. was won by Harcourt Johnstone. member Of Parliament, who previously had dis posed of a half interst in the stakes for f3.000. Philip Willard London engineer. won the stock exchange sweepstakes of f5O,Oo0. but had also disposed of half interest. Second prize of fS0,OO0 was shared by three London brothers, all members of tho stock exchange. Several other sweep stakes netted up to f5,0o0.
 Police interfered with the $50. 900 sweepstakes of the Conservative club of OtleN Yorkshire, and arrested the promoters.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
FOR DA WES' REPORT
Herr Scholz. Speaking For German Democrats, Ccptrists And Peoples Party, Fayors Adoption.

By the Associated Press
 Berlin. June 5.-Speedy adoption of the experts report as the basis for a solution of the reparation question is absolutely essential if it is necessary that foreign credits be obtained, Herr Scholz, speaking in the name of the democrats, centrists and peoples party. declared today in the reichstag, initiating the debate on the new gov ernment's declaration of policy. Fail ure to adopt the reports. he said, would almost certainly result in eco- homie catastrophe.
 Count Friederich von Westarp, na- tionalist leader, sharply criticized the government in which he said his party had no confidence and also criticized President Ebert for not summoning a nationalist chancellor. While denouncing the experts report, he did not say the nationalists would vote for it's rejection.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
TUBERCULOSIS DEATHS CUT
New Jersey League Reports Sale O
 22,OOO, 900 Christmas Seal.

Atlantic City, June 5.-Twenty-tvo million Christmas seals were sold last year in New Jersey ins tre campaign for funds to fight tuberculosis, it was announced today at the annual con- ference of the New Jersey Tuhercu- losis league, in sessoin here.
 When the national organization with which the state bodies are affiliat- ed was established in 1914 the tuber- culosis death rate in New Jersey was 20i in 100000. Today it is 90 in l00,- 900. Many important subjects regard ing the program for 1924 were pre- sented for discussion, including plans for 1924 Christmas seal campaign, the medical exa imitation campaign. nutri- ton work, camp or outings for anae- mic children and educational ways of reaching the public through the press.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
WOULD COORDINATE
 WORK OF BOARDS
'aoneSsa Calls Joint Meeting ol
 Three City Commissions

Mayor A. Nj. Paonossa is sending put letters today to members of the city plan commission, the board Of public works and the board of com- oensation and assessment calling at ention to joint meeting to be held tt his office next Monday evening at o'clock.
 The mayor explains that it is his lesire to have tho work of these hree commissions more closely CO., ,rdinated. He believes that the commissions may have information and suggestions that would be valu- ,ble if conveyed to one another, and le feels that the growth of the city will be stimulated by joint meetings of these three boards.
 The city plan commission is in pos session of information as to what streets are in need of grading, open ing up or should be put on the ac- cepted list. This information would assist the board of compensation and assessment in making its awards and assessments and in turn the board Of pupllC NoFhs NouIu pe III d puollloll to begin working grades.
 Mayor Paonessa favors speeding up work on grading and accepting streets so that building may be en- couraged and the city developed.
 The mayor is also of the belief that certain changes can be made in tho procedure of bringing about the ac- ceptance of street and in the as- sessment of damages and benefits. He fayors fewer damage awards eX- cepting in unusual cases and he be- leves that. if the forces of the board of public works are not large enough or are too busy to handle grading jobs they should be given out on con- tract
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
PerrOtti Gives Himself
 Up. Bonds Put at S1, 900

New Haven, June 5.--A man who identified himself as Dominick Per rotti, wanted by the police on charges of liquor law violations and for for feting bail in an appeal case which had carried jail sentence called on United States Commissioner Bernard E. Lynch last night. He gave s1,000 cash bail for appearance before the September term of the federal court on charges which are pending in that court,
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
NAVY ORDERS B PLANES
They win he of World Cruiser Tyne
 With Radius or 2,too Miles

Dayton, O., June S.--A contract to build thirty-fve sirplanes at cost of nearly sl0oo,o ooo has been let 10 s Cleveland firm by navy officials, ac. cording to information received today by Lieutenant John EneiA chief Of the navy office at McCook field.
 The planes arc 10 be an improve ment on the world cruiser type now being used by the army world fiiers. They win have cruising radious Of 2,ioo miles.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
Bryan Is Easily Ahead
 AS Delegate From Fla.

Jacksonville. June 5.-Incomplete returns from all of the 6S counties. compiled carly today gave w. J. Bry- an candidate for delegate-at-large to the democratic national convention 1i,S63 votes with indications that he probably will poll one of the largest votest cast in Floridas primary Tues day. F. c. McAdoo candidate for the democratic presidential nomination had boiled 2t.469 votes in S5 counties. Senator Oscar w. Underwood had re- ceived 1l,s46.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
BOUNDARY COMMISSIONER
Justice Feetham of south Africa Win Re Chairman Of the New Irish Arbitration Board.
By the Associated rress

By the Associated Press.
 London, June 5.--Prims Minister Macdonald announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that justice Feetham Of the Union Of South Africa would be. chairman of the Irish boundary commission.
 Mir. Macdonald said the iurist had been selected with the full approval of the South African government, had accepted the appointment and would leave for England next week. He al- ready had roncdered valuable public services, added the premier. in con- nection with the Indian reforms, hay. ing assisted Secretary Montague and having served with distinction on other important committees and in- auiries in connection with the affairs of India.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
American Couple Killed
 In Auto Wreck in Egypt

Cairo. Juno 5.--Dr. Macy Brookes an American surgeon practicing in Alexandria, who was In charge Of tho American base hospital al Cannes, France, during the war, and Mrs Brookes were killed in a motor car accident today. pr. Brookes came here from America ai the outbreak of the war and joined Inc British army later transferring to tho United states forces with which he served in France.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
BBAKEMAN INJURED

Stamford. June s.---T.eo. l.. Wellinr Of New York city brakeman on the New Canaan branch line, fell from g car carly today as the train was pass ing over bridge at sprinedale. He landed face downward on 2 rock in the creek thirty feet below and suf- fered contusions and hurts which make his condition serious. He was brought into the Stamford hospital.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
CLAIMS ESTATE

Providence, R. l., June S.--Franli Drake Harris of 7S Fountain street. Providence, will file claim 10 a share in the 5000, GOO estate of Sir Francis Drake from whom he says he is descended.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
Special Notice

Charity whist given by Conn. Coun- eil Of Catholic Women in New Bur ritt hotel. Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Tickets s1. s4a table. Re- treatments sarved.-adyt
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
Special Notices

The Ladies of the Trinity N. F. church will hold a food sale at Mills store, so West Main street, tomorrow CFriday) afternoon from until { o'clock. Public cordially invited adst.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05

In unique between 30 trained homng pigeons and Lieutenant kendrk Noble the airman easy victor ceny The flown between Staten Island N. Y, and Washington, D. G. and Noble arrived at the capital than hours ahead of the birds The picture shows Noble graduating of the birds held by Mrs Frank Vanderp who sent to Washington by of the pigeons invitations garden fee for the benefit of college burned in the Toko disaster.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05

RADIO rsERs AND CAR OWNERS Have .our battery csilsd for, rerhsrgsd and delivered for the minimum, price. s1.oh. Radio lead acid B" batteries rscharged liks the battery on your car -7s volt. 4s voIt. ts volt at reasonable prices. Discount given on your old hat tery. Morelrs Battery shop. lss Arch S'. Authorised | s l. distributor.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05

USED CARS
 1929 studebsker Dig e. sedan, fsoo ia.l Rec, pass,, sedan, 1850, 1918 cadillac touring car, pass, $500. 1918 Chandler tour. car, pass, t.he. 1915 oldsmobiis tour. car pass. slbo.
 AMERICAN SALES co, ELM ST. pHoSE l7iL
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto and Truck Agencies

SfUDEBAkERS-Ltg Light elI touring, Sl04b special 'six touring, sl425. big siI touring. sl.i50: F. 0. B. factory. M. Irving Jester.
 193 Arch St. "This h . studeba aer year."
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05

Autos and Trucks For Sale . BUICk-rosdsters and tourings. 1919 and 1929 models. Priced low and sold on our easy terms. Aaron G. Cohen, Inc, ls5 Park St. Hartford. Open evenings.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-05

FXCFIgI0T.- fsis-with side csr; isi7 Tndisn srla Prize right. Frank rros- peri so. -sI Myrtle st. Phone 1881.
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New Britain herald., 1924-06-05
AUTOMOTIVE
Autos aud Trucks For Sale

special passenger touring. Looks like new! This is a genuine bar gain. Aaron c. Cohen, Inc. 1s5 Park St, Hartford. Open evenings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Capture Escaped
Negro Wanted
In Brutal Murder

Concord. n. H, Aug. 17--George
Hause, alias Joe Shine, negro Pc.
tient at the state hospital here IN.
der indictment for murder, who es-
capped yesterday after q guard had
been overpowered, was shot and
captured late tonight.
Hause, for whom 500 men had
been searching since his escape yes
terday, emerged from the Boston
and Maine railroad yards tonight.
asked for and received a cup Of
coffee at the home OF Leroy Crafts.
Crafts. recognizing Hause, notified
the police, and then with two
friends trailed him after he left the
house.
He located him at the north end
OF the railroad yards and, when the
escaped prisoner refused to surren-
der. shot him through the leg.
Hause. whose leg WAS believed
broken by the shot. climbed a six
FOOT wall into a coal pocket where,
after nearly an hours search, he
was captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
.iiALLECED SWINDLER HELD'IN CALIFORNIA,
q CLAIMING MANY HIGH HONORS and TITLES,
;, BELIEVED TOBE NATIVE OF MANCHESTER

been connected with gigantic swind-
ling operations on the Pacific coast.
In Maine On Two Occasions
Pictures of this far-Western ad-
venturer show his appearance to be
identical with that of the Professor
Robert Walter Douglas who at
Peaks Island in 1915 represented
himself as grand opera singer of
note who had lost his voice because
OF two attacks of diphtheria. Los
Angeles papers have traced the acti-
vitfes OF the pseudo nobleman, and
have connected him definitely with
the Robert Walter Douglas who was
In Maine in 1915. They say that in
stead OF being born in Scotland, the
mead OF the Clan Douglas. he was in
reality born in Manchester, Maine,
Just outside OF Augusta, and that the
decorations with which he has been
wont to dazzle Los Angeles society
and which he claimed were con-
ferred upon him. by the monarchs of
europe, are as spurious as are the
gilded titles which have made him
sought by the society editors.
That the art Ponzi" as thew re-
Ter to him in the West, is in reality
Il Maine born boy there seems little
occasion 70 doubt, or that he Is the
same Robert Walter Douglas who in
1911 came back to his home STATE
sojourned in the little town OF Dur
ram under the pretense that he was
alternating to regain his lost voice
and told the village folk the same
kind of fairy tales with which he
has recently RECALLED the supposedly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Ryan Of Augusta, Harry Whalen of
Biddeford, Lloyd Fenalson Of Bidde-
ford and Charles r. Chase Of Augusta
sang several delightful numbers.
The group then adjourned to the
lawn where a business melting was
held. The reports of committees
and the officers for the past year
were heard. after which the election
of officers for the ensuing year took
place. Letters of regret from W. r.
Pattangall and John A. Hadley. for
merly governor of the National Sol
dier's Home at Togus, were read.
Then entertainment was furnished
by the members of the club. many of
whom are noted for their gifts along
various lines. w. Tudor Gardiner
recited his famous Whaling" piece
and received great applause. Two or
three songs by Keith Ryan were very
pleasing as was a recitation by Har-
ry Whalap of Saco. William Thomp-
SON of Biddeford gave a beautiful
Shakesperean recitation, which was
followed by one OF those impromptu
talks by Arthur Staples, which are
always so timely and worthwhile.
Mr.. Staples took for his subject
"Contentment" and treated II In that
half humorous. half serious vein OF
his, which drives home the lesson
that he wants to teach. Several Sc
lections by the quartet and the sing
ing of America" by the entire as
semblage brought the meeting TO a
very successful close and as one of
the members termed it, The end OF
a perfect day"
The members were especially de-
lighted with the way in which the
whole program was carried through.
Absence of tire and engine trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Robert Andrews. born of humble
xRarentage in the little town of Man
chester. four miles west Of this city,
adopted by family named Doug
Was, went out into the world in his
young manhood TO wrest his fortune
z and his measure OF fame from life.
SDor the past ten years or more, ac-
cording 70 revelations brought out by
an investigation of his picturesque
: eaSeer by the Los Angeles Times,
and by police of the California city,
"a long account Of which was print
nd In the Portland Sunday Telegram
'pf yesterday, this Maine born man
q Under the name of Sir Robert Wal
Ter Douglas, sometimes alternating
Nhe titular prefix to Doctor or Pro-
lessor. has imposed upon the sucep-
abilities OF the people OF both sides
Sf this continent and possibly Of
people of power and position in
many parts of the world.
y Until recently the pseudo noble
. man and cosmopolitan adventure has
been highly successful in securing
" tdmittance to the most select circles
Ind coterics as a former Opera Sin
ger or note. who had been honored
H. the ruling p1onarchs of Europe.
and as a graduate of the Harvard
and Johns Hopkins Medical schools,
land more recently az scion Of the
Boyal house or Scotland.
A few. days ago man claiming to
Atbe DR.. Sir Robert Walter Douglas
q, Mas placed under arrest in Los An
.geles. Calf, charged with having