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New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Force of 100 Customs Officers Continue Search of Itala. Ameri- ca Liner Today, Seek . ing As Much More Believed Hidden.
Ship, the Duilo, Landed Yesterday and Dope Con- signment Was Slated for Principal Centers in U. $.

New York. July 15.--one hundred customs agents remained on the ltala' America liner Duilio early today con tinuing their search for contraband drugs when, aftera night raid which netted federal narcotic agents sl,- 100000 worth of contraband and nine prisoners, it was reported that q similar amount of narcotics remained hidden aboard the vessel.
 Nine Taken to Headquarters.
 Capt. Francesca Schissino of the Duilio. seven of his chief officers, and Grata Irtura, ships plumber and ac- cording to the raiders, confessed smugger, were in custody. Captain Schissino and his fellow officers pro- tested they knew nothing of the drug traffic when they were awakened at the height of the raid and escorted to police headquarters.
 Two narcotic agents were credited with the coup which led to the dis covery of GOO packages of drugs con- cealed about the first class cabins of the liner. After having, as they re- ported. negotiated with the plumber for the purchase of the contraba for 10000 they secretly summoned score of narcotic and customs agents who swarmed over the Duilo at her North River pier, and made the seiz- ures and arrests.
 Dope Peddler EOilcd
 Before the raid was ordered Irtura had been induced to accumulate the 500 hidden packages of contraband and to accept a s6,000 roll of bills made to look like si10.000. A sys- tematic search of rugs, furniture and fitting of the vessels passenger quar- ters was ordered and 100 customs men were assigned to the job when it was reported by a go-between, who first put the agents on the trail, that an- other million dollars worth of con- traband had been smuggled in by the Duilio.
 According to this go-betwcen, whom the agents encountered several months ago in a Broadway cabaret, the narcotics, bearing the trade mark Of London chemists, were destined for distribution in dope centers' throughout the United States at $25 an ounce--the prevailing price. The Duilio arrived from Genoa yesterday.
 Had Valuable Painting
 Besides confessing that he snug gled the narcotics, according to au- thoritics, Irtura revealed that he had brought 10 America on the Duilio, in an unsuccessful attempt to sell them, two sections of a painting by Michael Angelo which he said had been stolen from cathedral in northern Italy year ago and for which the Italian government had offered Sl00,000 | reward.
 1rtura is alleged to have told As- | sistant L. $. District Attorney Polak- off that he cut the painting into four pieces. Two of the pieces he snug eied here on the Dniios last voyage, | having closed a deal to sell them at | $500 each. But the deal fell through, 1 lrtura declared, so he took the pieces back to Genoa and turned them over l to one Patti Andrea Conduitti.
 The stolen Michaclangelo, painted | on wood, represented Madonna and | child, he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

Many names were given cnnsidera- tion, MT, Davis reported later But no choice had been made, he said, thus lending eredeneo 10 persistent reports that when the ehalrmanship is filled, probably ny Friday, tho new occupant will be dark horse whose name has not publicly appeared among the long list of asnirants,
 Permanent headquarters for Mr. Davis were being prepared at the Murray Ilill hotel today for occupancy tomorrow. Frank Kent, Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun joined the Davis staff, to assist him throughout tho campaign.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
HYDRANT TURNED ON.

X hydrant at the corner of Stanley and Huruburt streets was discovered open early this morning with the water from il foodGg the street un- til 1t was shut off by Policeman Pat rick O'Mara who went 10 tho scene in response 10 a call sent into the po- lice station by Morris Itothstein of Arch street. Policeman O'Mara was unable to learn who was responsible for turning on the water.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Dry Agents Make Big
 Coup at Pawtucket Pier

Pawtucket k. l., July 15.--A detail of police today surprised a gang of heavily armed bootleggers unloading motor boat and without firing a shot seized the boat and the cargo of 142 six gallon cans of altN hol. Two automobiles which drove up to the wharf where the boat was an- chored were also seized and seven men were arrested. The prisoners were turned over to Prohibition Of- ficer William J. Connery and the boat was taken to Providence.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
HAMDEN VETERAN DEAD.

Hamden, Conn, July l5.-William r. Smith, who was member Of the general assembly from this town in 1915. died today after an illness of some weeks. Mir. Smith was ap- preaching his eighty-frst year. was Civil war veteran and in the legis- lature, was on the committees on federal relations and military af- fairs.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
A. Q. U. ". MERGER
America Life Society and Grand Lodge of Other order Report Final Fusion Today.

New Haven, July l5.-MCrger of the American Life society and the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmcn of Connecticut, fra ternal insurance societies, was an- nounced here today. The final fusion of the bodies and election of direc- tors will take place shortly.
 The American Life society on June 30 according to figures at the insur- ance department, had assets Of s40,- sos and liabilities of s64,256. The it is stated.
 The assets of the worNnlen, il was said by Secretary Dickinson, are s1.1t5,00O with liabilities of s1,tO6,- GOO.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
FLOOD DESTROYS CITY
Kalgan. Largest City North of Picking, China, Reported Wiped Out-Loss Estimated at Million.

By The Associated Press.
 Picking, July 15.-kalgan. province of Chihli, the largest commercial cen- ter north of Peking has been destroy ed in part by flood along the Yangho river, according to word received here tonight.
 The damage to the city is unoffi- cially estimated at si.000,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
MILLS RESUME OPERATION

Holyokc, Mass, July 15.-Thc Ly- man mills cotton goods manufactur- CTS, employing 1,100 hands, resumed operations today after 10 days shutdown. For the present the mills will operate on a schedule of three days d week.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Snavely Anticipates
 Business Improvement.

Supt. J. J. Snavely of the Wa terbury division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, stated today while in New Britain that this city is holding its own industrially and is better off than cities in other railroad territory in the cast.
 Mir. Snavely said that New Britain. in common with other cities, has suffered slump to some extent. but not seriously. He expects business will im- prove in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Martindel of Detroit Mich. announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Helen, to Robert c. Vance. son of Mrs. k. J.. Vance Of Maple street, this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Price of Gasoline
 Here Drops One Cent

Santa Claus, disguised as d filling station employe, made mid-July visit to New Britain this morning with a present for motorists in the shape of a one-cent reduction per gallon of gasoline. The flowing gold" may now be purchased at road side pumps for 23 cents q gall lon.
 Managers of the Standard Oil Co. and Gulf Refining Co. branches in this city received word this morning from head quarters to drop the price one cent.
 II is believed that the re,luc- ton is an echo of the price war being waged throughout the country. the reverberation of which has just reached New England.
 Now, step on if.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
coLpTsT DAY IN DECADE

Springfield, Mass, July Is. = St. swinthin's day here today produced the coldest weather of record on this date in more than 10 years, the off cial reading at the United States arm ory recording station giving 50 de- grees early in the day.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
25 HARTFORD FIREMEN
 OVERCOME BY FUMES
Clapp and Treats Hard ware Store Gutted-
 Loss Over S50,O0O

Hartford, July 25.-TwcntytiVe fire men were overcome by gas fumes in a warcholsc fire in the center of this city at noon time today. The fire gut ted the warehouse of Clapp and Treat, Hardware dealers on Market street, causing a damage amounting 10 over s50,000 and for time threatening the entire block, in which were located Longs hotel and the Hartford Courant offices. Two alarms brought twelve companies to the fire. All members of squad A, the the prize fire fighters of the department were overcome by the fumes. Police reserves were called out sand people.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

By Tine A,soriuicd Press.
 Argcnteuil, France, July 15.--rhe Yale crew competing in the Olympic rowing events won lbe second heat for the United States in the eight -oared crew competition today, defeating Canada and Holland.
 Eli Boys Easy Victors
 The Eli crew clincllcd Il place in Thursdays finals by brilliant eX- hjbition of oarsmanship, leading the shell of Toronto University represent ing Canada, by three and one-half
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Corbin Screw Factory
 To Close August 1-1S

Announcement was made today at the Corbin Screw factory by Manager George r. Spear that the plant will be closed down Friday. August i. and will resume operations on Mon- day, August IS.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

Chief William J. Noble of the New Britain fire department received a request today to hold a company of the local department in readiness to go to the Clapp X Treat fire in Hart ford because of the number of Hart ford fremen who had been over come Chief Noble issued orders to the mon at No. station on North Main street to stand by ready for the word 10 go. The men were pre- pared for action and on their toes until later in the afternoon when word was received from Hartford that their services would not be re- uuircd
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
12 MOTOR Brssl.s BURNED

St Louis, July 15.-Fire carly to- day wrecked 2 motor buses. proper ty of the Peoples Motor Bus CO, when flames sutted the garage in which the machines were housed.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
THE WEATHER

Hartford. July t5.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Wednesday; warmer Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15
Blaze, Devastating Tim Der and Grazing Land, Worst of Its Kind In History of The Coun. try.
As Wall of Flame Advances It May Become Necessary to CoEscl'ipt Fire Fighters From Streets of Los Angeles.

san Francisco, July 15.--F'irty-tpo persons are unaceounted for and be lievcd 10 have pcrished within the past twcnty-four hours in the forest fires which are sweeping all sections of the Pacific Coast.
 They are: w. 0. Dillon and family Of six, with six loggers. caught by hrc on Tapper Creek, Idaho.
 party of S5 persons. including some children, trapped by fire at Wheelers Mill Pend O'Reille county, Washington.
 Four Douhhobors, caught by a ire in the Salmon valley, British Columbia.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-15

Flames which for week swept the santa Barbara national forest north of Los Angeles, were, at last reports, increasing in area and intensity and statements were made by federal for est service officials that it might he necessary 10 conscript men from the streets of Los Angeles for fire fighters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET.

The city budget is now in process of preparation. It is conceded that bud get properly devised is essential to care full and balanced expenditure of the pub lie funds. But just as it is of benefit for a public body to adhere to a budget cor rectly made up, so is it conceivable that budget improperly made up may do more harm than good. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that the financial program be most carefully worked out.
 Although it is customary for public bodies to think it their duty to spend all the revenue within their authority, and even to go beyond that sum, yet it is good economy to keep the budget we'll within the estimated income, in order to leave margin for unforeseen but neces- sary expenditures. It is apparent that the city of Birmingham would be very much embarrassed if some sudden call should be made upon the current funds ]; yet there is reason to believe that cur tailment can be made in many directions sufficient to accumulate an emergency fund, or rather a contingency fund, which should be drawn on reluctantly, but which would always be available when the public welfare needed it.
 It isj believed that it would be just as easy for the city to keep ahead of its ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
PARK COMMISSION APPROVES.

In deciding to permit the library board to erect it's new building in Wood row Wilson Park, the park commission has revealed good judgment. There is no good reason why the park should not be thus embellished and made serviceable to the community. The permission is ex- tended with the proviso that the archi- tects of the library board agree with the architects of the park commission regard ing the general type of structure to be erected, and its location. There is no important park purpose, other than turn ing it into a public baseball diamond, which could possibly be thwarted by the presence of library building suitably planned and placed.
 A suit to enjoin the construction is rumored, but that should not frighten public commission from doing what it be- lieves to be right and in harmony with the public welfare. The library emer gency is extreme,, and. it has been fully set forth that the fund at the disposal of the library board is not sufficient both to buy a site and to erect creditable building The present home of the li- bra1,y is so unsafe as to keep the board in constant dread of some catastrophe. Inasmuch as it is practicable and even de- sirable to unite the library and the park purpose in this one proposal, by all means should it be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
THE LAFOLLETTE PURPOSE

Former members of the Progressive party are showing resentment at the at tempts of LaFollette and his adherents to claim relationship with that group. By appropriating the label, Progress sive," for his personally conducted radi- cal movement Battling Bob' has caused vigorous protests from those who claim the original title. There is no identity between the principles and purposes of the two. MT. LaFollette could have been a factor in the Progressive move ment of 1912, but he stood aloof and sulked in his tent because he could not be the leader. At first he was heartily for the movement. He expected to be the nominee of the party. No sooner did he see the anti-Taft forces turning to Colonel Roosevelt than he used his influence to prevent Roosevelt's romina- nation by the Republican National Con- vention, and withheld his support from the Roosevelt-J Johnson thirty party ticket.
 He refused to have anything to do with an independent party in 1912, as in 1924, which he could not dominate as master. He is for LaFollette. He is de- structive, with his personal political in- terests as his supreme goal. The success of his campaign would endanger the constitution and introduce class warfare in national politics. His assault on judi cial authority is deprecated by progress sives, who are for reform, but not for violence to our institutions. The La Toilette war record was a source of just reproach to him. Colonel Roosevelt knew him, as shown by the coloneps public statement about him: "He is acting in such fashion as to make him one of the most potent enemies of the country and a most sinister enemy of democracy. We had this type in the Civil War. Then we call them Cop perheads'." MT. LaFollette should be the last man in Aperica to claim kin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26

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 ship with Colonel Roosevelt, either in principle or purpose. All the more rep rehensible is his attempt to borrow the name, and to appeal to the good will of the former Progressive party.
 It is apparent that the chief object of the LaFollette. party is the destruction of the twoAparty system and the dead locking ofythe electoral college and of congress-. sSLaFollette and his allies hope for an increase in the insurgent element which renders congress in measure im- potent to enact constructive legislation, and pursue rule-or-ruin policy. That same element is largely responsible for the do-nothing record of the last con- gress. It is frankly class movement appealing directly to the various ele- ments of discontent. Votes are sought wherever there is unrest and grievance, be it fanciful or real, and regardless of the cause. or it's justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
SILENCE AND POLITICS.

Whether or not Senator Caraway was entirely courteous in his publication of the intended speech of Secretary Wilbur, which the presidents sudden summons prevented him from delivering, the fact is now established that there was no naval emergency requiring the secre- tary's sudden presence in Washington. There was no public extremity which de- manded that the secretary use an air. plane in order to expedite his return to the capital. Yet such was the explana- tion that was sought to be officially con- veyed to the country. It is question whether it would not have been better politics as well as franker for the execu- tive to give the exact reason for the re- call, which was that the secretary was about to embarrass the administrators political program by speech that was calculated to do the cause no good.
 As to the speech itself, since it was not delivered, there can be little point in commenting on it. But it indicates that there is not the close harmony between the president and his official family that would prevail if the president were more facile in expressing his sentiments. MT. Coolidge has said that silence never hurt anybody's political chances, but it looks as if silence is also obscureness as far as the president is concerned. Aside from certain general topics on which there is little division of opinion, the American people are in the dark as to MT. Cool idge's actual views. Undoubtedly they are entitled to information as to the presi- dents attitude on many questions of the day, both from Coolidge the president and from Coolidge the candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
Tue Right Word
SHALL OR WILL. (Find the Error in This ArticgAs ,s q
By W. CURTIS NICHOLSON


 E. J. w., Chicago: Will you kindly en. tighten our discussion regarding the correct word to be used in the following sentence and oblige:
 To expedite the writing of letters by y>the stenographers it will be (shalI bel appre- ciated if the following rules are obseryed'?" Answer: The right word is will. Will with the third person it" merely predicts appre- ciation, which thought is all that the sen tence is intended to convey.
 Does One Transpire? NJ. ShufrO, Brooklyn, N. Y.: "Would you kindly settle dispute in your very inter- esting column?
 ''1s it just as correct for one to say, I am transpiring freely as I am perspiring free ly? Does the fact that these two words have somewhat similar meanings in the die tionary signify that they can be used inter- changeably?'
 Answer: Mir Shufro can easily answer his own query, if he will consider how many per sons he hears using the word transpire in preference to perspire. The answer is found in usage.
 Furthermore transpire should not be used for happen.
 More Than One, Correct y Morgan J. Evans, Chicago: Which is the correct expression: With the view of ascer- taining; with the view to ascertain; with view to ascertaining; with view of ascer- taining; with the view to ascertaining; with view to ascertain?"
 Answer: The first, with the second, fourth and sixth sentences are correct.
 Yesterdays Error. Wrong: In the same mail what brought the letter :. . Right: In the same mail that brought the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
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.Z-- A Savage Battle-Ground.

TNGLISHMEN are Hooking to the Insect house at the Geological gardens in Lon-
 don to see a battle that has been raging there for the past few weeks between two hostile tribes of ants. The ants were former iy separated by a small pool of water, but since a plank was thrown across the water, there have been invasions and raids almost every hour of the day. Spies and recon noiterers first ventured into the opposing king dom. They never returned. Then small par ties of shock troops crossed the bridge while engineers stayed behind to gnaw away the broad end of the plank, in order to. reduce the width of the bridge at the point where it enters the kingdom. Defense works have been thrown up and all things are gotten in readiness for ruthless war of extermination. The ants do not rest, neither night or day. It's matter of conquer or be conquered with them. The English, who in times past, were fond of cock fights and engagements between rats and bulldogs, take lively interest in the war, if it be only from a sporting view point. Perhaps. there is a lesson in it for national defense. At any rate everything among the ants points to mass attack and a battle that is to decide the fate of both king doms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
Why niaannninta6.

Fannie Hurst, gifted writer and also disci- pie of Karl Marx has duplicated the experience of Emma Goldman in Russia. Miss Hurst is back from the land of soviets and says: "All Russia is seething slum.. Russia is still chaos with poverty, squalor and filth every where." In other words: "Bolshevism is hell, as Lincoln Steffens declared. The world is indebted for the frank statements of these observers, who went away with visions of a sort of paradise on earth. But the fact that conditions are so terrible in Russia should really not discourage such avowed Marxists. Lenin himself placed the transition period from feudal capitalism to communism, to be known as the dictatorship of the proletariat, at 40 years. Any student of revolutionary socialism who goes to Russia now expecting to find all things ''eomme il faut" shows that he has not grasped the significance of events. You can read Marx and Engels, Lafargue and Lenin and you'll see that at least one and per- haps two generations will have to pass through the misery of what is going on in Russia. It's unfortunate for the people, but the tacticians have decreed it thus. And it's just this increasing misery that will cause Bolshevism to expire or modify before the so- called transition period is over.