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New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
BOARD TO BE CHILLED
Eclectic Examiners Are to He Called Before Grand Jury to Testify in Diploma Min Scandal.

Hartford, Jan. e.---Membcrs Of the state eclectic examining board are to be grilled before the grand jury, which is conducting an investigation into medical irregularities here to- morrow. Subpoenas were issued to. day for all members of the board and for James E. Christian of Fair. field. former secretary Of the eclectic association and nominee for the examining board when the medical investigation broke.
 The grand jury spent the entire morning going over the records Of the state department of health with Com missioner Stanley H. osborn and it is reported that this inquiry showed that certain medical schools or colleges were placed on the approved list by the eclectic board subsequently, to the medical mill" disclosures in this state. County Detective Edward J. Hickey was sent for during the fore noon and was for some time in con- ference with tpe jury. Following this conference the subpoenas were issued.
 The members Of the eclectic exam ming board are: Dr. l.. A. Mark ham of Durham; James A. Hair Of Bridgeport: pr. John H. Perry of New Haven and Dr. Ralph A. White Of Greenwich.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
HERALD AWARDS
pa4cs Tor Local Teatcrs Given Out Prove to be Talk of the Town--Nou May Re Lucky.

The Heralds daily award for diligent search through the classified ads. is going over with a bang" &C., cording 10 the lucky ones who are re- ceiving ? passes to either the Capitol I.yceum or Palace theatcrs. All you have to do is to look through the classified ads and if your name ap- pears in one of them call at the Her aid and two passes are yours. IT you can't use them. just give them to your neighbor. thcy'll use 'em.
 One young lady said she was going 10 take her fellow to the show. be- cause he was very nice 10 her. etc. and she was going to take advantage of the elasticity which girls are al- lowed on Leap Year.
 The inquiry department cf the Herald has been kept busy answering questions about the contest, but it is really and truly unfair 10 call up and ask fl your name is in inc paper or if it's going to bc in. Just wait and see and trust 10 Dame Fortune" that the finger Of fate will drop on your name when the New Britain directory is consulted.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
PLANS NO ACTION
wife of Mrs. Nina Wilcox Putnam sapdcrsou's Chauffeur says She Will Not Bring Law Suit.

Madison, Conn, Jan. 9.--No action of any kind against Mrs. Nina Wilcox putnam Sanderson, writer has been considered. Mrs. Ellsworth Fctrie uassett, wife of the formers business manager who is now thought to be speeding north from the sanderson orange grove in Florida, said today Mrs. Bassett had conference in New Haven yesterday with her attorney. l,rt it is understood that she sought ,his that her interests might be sale ,,,arded in the controversy which she lad arisen as to the business rela- ,ions of her husband with Mrs. San derson. Mrs Bassett declined to dis cuss her affairs. those of her husband or of Mrs. Sanderson, under instruc- ton from counsel.
 Ii is understood in town that Bas- se,t was on his way to Madison. It is kpoyn that he has been sending to an attorney here for several months weekly sums which were turned over ,o Mrs, Bassett as his contribution to her home expenses. This attorney said he knew of no action, or likeh- hood of any action against Bassett by Mrs. Bassett.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Openng-Speculato for the ad
 vance resumed their operations at the opening of today's stock market but they encountered considerable profit taking and bear selling, which gave the general list an irregular appear ance. A moderate demand was noted for the low priced rails. rubbers and equipments, but initial changes were limited. as a rule. to small factions.
 Quite number of the shares which were conspicuous in yesterdays up- ward movement were again in de- mand in the early dealings. notably Remington Typewriter, which rose three points, and l.. s. Rubber 1 1-2. Some of the Eastern and Southern Railroad shares were bought heavily, New Haven rising and Chesapeake & Ohio 2. Other strong spots includ- ed Corn Products. Fleishman. Royal Dutch. Iron Products and National Department stores. Weakness how ever, cropped out in some of the oth- CT active issues, DaVison Chemical, the Pan-American issues, Producers & Refiners losing one to 1 3-4. For eign Exchange rates opened higher.
 Noon - Further accumnlations Of low priced rails featured the morning. Erie railroad shares fell back on profit taking. Strength of some Of the seasoned dividend paying public utilities furnished additional evidence of extensive use of January dividend and interest payments in the purchase of hgh grade securities. Oils were fairly well sustained despite the per slstent selling of the Pan-American issues. Call money was more plenti- ful, the opening rate being 4R per
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
JOHNSON IN BAD WAY
Famous Dry Crusaders one Good Eye Is Losing its Sight and His Hearing is Affected.

New York, Jan. 9.-William F.. "Pussyfoot" Johnson, whose ambition to dry up the earth cost him an eye in England arrived on the George Washington after eight months Of crusading in foreign lands, declaring his remaining eye was failing and his hearing was going bad.
 But I'm not going to die until the whole worlds dry" he said.
 Since last June he said, he had cov- erod seven thousand miles and made 70 speecha3 in & successful effort to increase the aridity of such countries as India. Arabia, Zanzibar and Egypt. He proclaimed the sultan of Zanzibar, an ardent prohibitionists; related that Egyptian students had saved his life several times during attacks by his audiences: said he favored the prohi- bition Of tobacco if cigars weren't in- ciuded, for he smoked them; and sug- gested that New York and Chicago be subjected to some such ''cleanup" process as Philadelphia is undergoing.
 He will return to his home at West eryille, Ohio, to rest before undertsk- ing another. tour.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
SENT TO CHESHIRE
Waterbury Man. Sentenced, Is Given Suspension Of Execution By Judge in Waterbury.

Torrington, Conn, Jan. 9.-George Navickas, IS, and Clarence Keyser, 20. both of Waterbury pleaded guilty to a charge Of robbery in the superior court at Litchtield today. Judge Will liam NJ. Maltbie sentenced them to the reformatory at Cheshire but sus- pended execution of sentence in the case of Nayickas.
 The prisoners were charged with having held up and robbed John zappone, an oakyille storekeeper. on the night of October 12. Edward Teeper. now serving term in the reformatory, was with the pair at the time of the holdup.
 A charge of breaking and entering against Robert A. Temple Of Water town was nolled.
 Bonds were called in the case of Lewis r. Landon and Pearl M. Boyn- ten of North Canaan, both charged with adultery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
VISITS FACTORY TO GET
 LOCAL COLOR FOR SERMON
Rev. John l.. Davis Inspects Stanley Rule and Level Plant And Will
 Tell Of His Impressions

Rev. John l.. Davis, who has an- nounced a subject, "The Rule and Level of Life," in his talk to Every mans Bible class next Sunday morn ing, when the men of the Stanley Rule and Level plant have been in vited to be present, visited that fac tory this morning and spent almost two hours there getting local color for his talk. He has announced that he will adapt his sermon to conditions as he found them in the factory, to the product which the factory turns out and to the life problems which are suggested by the factory and it's products,
 Considerable interest is being shown throughout the city and in the ons particular factory in this coming ses- sion. Hand painted placards advertis- ing the meeting have been put up in the plant and men there are hard at work lining up a delegation. Predic- tions are made that next Sundays session will have from 800 to 1000 men present while the minister prom ises one of the most interesting ser mons of his career. First vice Presi- dent Harold w. Gee will preside.
 A large oil painting of the class creed. written by the late Howard Ar mold Walter whose father is connected with the Stanley Rule and Level plant will be displayed over the altar and Mir. Walter will be introduced to the class.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
MUST ANSWER TO COURT
 FOR SNOW ON WALKS
First Summons of Winter For Viola tion of Ordinance Served
 Today By Police

Arthur Berg Of Is Highland street, Ray Noren of les Cherry street and II. w. Burns of i4i West Main street were notified by Policeman John c. Stadler to be in police court tomor- row morning to answer charges of violating the city ordinance in ref- erence 10 not clearing the sidewalks of snow and ice. These are the first to be arrested this season but Chief William C. Hart stated today that all complaints received at headquarters will be investigated and if cause is found the person in the complaint will be arrested.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
SLASHES S0N.IN.LAW
 ON FACE WITH RAZOR
Police seek steve Brasile for Cutting Man Who Recently Married
 His Stepdaugbter.

The police are seeking Steve Bra- sile Of i95 High street. who is wanted for having slashed Syrus Manoli of l26 High street, across the face with a razor shortly after s o'clock on La fayette street last night It required eight stitches to close the wound. owing 10 the fact that the police did not know of the affair until two hours after the slashing Brasiie succeeded in making a getaway.
 According tc the story told the po- ice by Manoli he married Brasile's s'epdaughtcr last Friday against inc wishes Of her parents. Manoli claims that it was out Of revenge over the marriage that Brasile s1ashed him. The injuries are not considered ser ious. Detective Sergeant William r. McCue and Sergeant Patrick MeAvay were detailed to the case.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
MUCH LIQUOR DESTROYED
2sO Gases. Valued al s2s,O0O, Seized Of FIshers' Island, Are Broken and Cast Into sea This Morning.

New London, Jan. s.-Inspector of Customs Jeremiah Dillon of this dis trict today supervised the destruction Of 2S0 cases of liquors seized when the motor launch Columbia went aground on Fishers Island. Customs officers said the liquor was valued at bootleg prices ct about s2G,0ee.
 Assisting Inspector Dillon in the de- struction were Special Agent Gordon Pike Of the treasury department, Frank Kirby Of the law department of the New York customs house and Captain Clarence Peckham Of Fishers Island coast guard service.
 It was originally intended that the iiauOr vas to be taken to New York and zas kept under guard at the island until this morning when orders came for its destruction. The case were broken open and each bottle broken separately and cast into the sca. The bottles contained labels pur- porting that the contents were Peter DaHson. Fieischmann and Lindsay whiskey. There sas several brands Of Scotch
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
TO INDICT ROUSCH
Grand Jury To-day Meets In Water- bury fO Act Against Escaped Cheshire Inmate Who slew Guard.

Waterbury. Conn. Jan. g.-Blooi stained clothes worn by Albert Hosg. murdered Cheshire Reformatorv guard. and also the clothes of the es- caped inmate. Phillip Bousch. were in evidence before the grand jury in ths county court house here today State Attorney r. F. Carmody submitted the information and the state expects that in indictment. charging first de- gree murder. will be returned against EOuschs
 Housch is still at liberty hut the tn- dictment is asked al this time so as 10 expedite his exradition in rsse hs is captured out of the state
 Tho grand jury will take ur ths case of Henry Aton. after Rousrh's casc is disposed of. Alton is charged with murdefinE Miss Mary Fletcher some eeeks age. at her home iu this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
COOK HEADS CHANGERS
Is Reelected For Two Year Term At Annual Meeting of state AssOcia- tion Held in Hartford.

Hartford. Conn, Jan, 9.--At the thirty ninth annual session of the state grange here today, Allen B. Cook Of Mantle was reelected master for two years. Minor Ives of Meriden was re- elected overseer;A Prof. Charles A. Wheeler of the Connecticut Agricul- tursi college lecturer: Louis c. Tolles Of southheton, Steward; Charles H.. Adams of Groton. assistant steward; the Rev. Dr. ]. Howard Hoyt of New Canaan. Chaplain: Darius A St. John of New Canaan, treasurer; Ard Well ton Plymouth, secretary.
 Herbert N. Sawyer, master of the New Hampshire state grange and his wife, Mrs. W. Grace Sawyer, Ceres of tho National Grange will be present this evening and make addresses.
 This afternoon the first degree was exemplified by the degree team Of Manchester Grange.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
COP CLIMBS LADDER
 ID AID OF WOMAN
Finds Her Unconscious on Floor
 of Washington Street Home

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night. police received a telephone call that woman was unconscious in a bath room at 352 Washington street. Off, cers Hellberg and Brophy were detail- ed to the scene and upon their arrival found that they could not effect an entrance into the bathroom because the door was locked. A ladder was placed against the side of the house and Officer Brophy succeeded in en- tering the room where he found Mrs. John Farley. about 40 years of age, lying in an unconscious condition on the floor.
 Dr. Arthur J. Savard was called and it was later learned that the woman had swallowed the contents of bottle of some sort of bitters. He stated that her condition is not serious. It is not known whether the contents of the bottle was swallowed accidentally or purposely.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
Eintracht Lodge Has
 l50 Members on Rolls

Al meeting of Eintracht lodge, Q. D. H. S., held last evening in Odd Fellows hall in Arch street, the install lation of the newly elected officers took place The officers are. Prcsi- dent, John Thoma; president, Max Graesser: secretary, Louis Lehr; financial secretary, George HaRst; treasurer, Otto Leupold; thustecs. Otto Rechenberg. W. ziegler and J. Preis- stl.
 On Wednesday evening. January IS, the numbers will visit Teutonia lodge, Hartford. for a pinochie tournament. All members uill meet at Central mark. The first trolley will leave at 7:O7 o'clock and the next vill leave at 7.s7 o'clock.
 on February 2. there will be a mass initiation Of 90 members inciu1- irr the union branch installation through grand officers of Connecticut. The local lodge has been great sue cess this year. both financially and socially. There are at the present lime. ise men enrolled in the society. and n is expected that s0g members wfIi he obtained by the end of the year.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
FORBES IS SILENT
roru,cr Director of Veterans Bureau ArIi,cs in Washington BU Has Nothing to say About Charge.

Washington. Jan. 9---' harles E.. Forbes. former director 0f the Vet srans' bureau arrived here iodas from his sisters home in Masstchu- setts 10 confer wiih bis counsel. James g. Easl5y Smith.
 He declined 10 make any statement other than 10 druy reports that be had written 70 Attorney C uera3 Daurhcriy concerning "ny rrin1ina prosecution as may b~ undertaken hg that department as rrru1f Or an iu- vcsfigation or inc bureaI by a senate committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
SALARY COMMITTEE
 FAVORS INCREASES
(Continued from First Page)

salary of Electrical Inspector Cyril J. Curtin be increased from $l,5oO to s1,650. Councilman Hellberg praised the work of the inspector, who, he said, was a regular electrician thor oughly acquainted with the work of his office.
 Councilman Walter Falk reminded the committee that Curtin took the job at low salary because it was on an experimental basis and now that he has given satisfactory service he feels entitled to additional compen- sation.
 Other Increases Recommended.
 Other increases to be recommend ed to the common council are: First clerk in the town clerks office (Mrs. E. NJ. Burke) s1,150 to sl,250; second clerk in the town clerks office (Miss Gertrure Benz), sk100 to s1,200: clerk in tax collectors office (Miss Dorothy Loomis), s20 to s22 a week: i: Sealer of Weights and Measures tCarl A. Carlson). s1,500 to s1,650.
 Public works department-clerk (Miss Florence Caufield). s1.100 to s1,200; city engineer c. D. Williams) s4,200 10 $4,500; draftsman (Sheffield Clark, s2.200 to s2,S50; helper in de- partment (James Conley), s1,1o0 to s1,2o0; foreman in filter beds tF. Had den), s1,400 to s1,500.
 Charity department Superinten- dent (W. c. Cowlishaw), s2,500 to s2,75O; investigator (Walter Kosswig) s1,500 to s1,650; clerk (Miss Grace Reilly) s1,10o to s1,200: city physi- clan, (Dr. G. W. Dump, s1,2oo to s1,- $50
 Water department-clerk, tMiss G. Humphrey s1,ioo to f1.2o0.
 Health department-First inspector (John A. Dolan) s1,s50 to s1,s50: second inspector. tThomas Crowley), s1,4oO to s1,500; third inspector, (Matthew Egan) s1,e0o to si,300: meat inspector at slaughter house, (Dr. c. w. Wittc) $1.S50 to s2,100; tuberculosis nurse Miss Bernadette I.abadie) s1,5oo to s1,6oo: slaughter house janitor. (Tony Calabrese) si,- 100 to sl,20o.
 Police department--Chief tW. c. Hart) s2.765 to s3,2oo; captain, George J. Kelly) s2,ieS to s2,6o0; lieutenant. Samuel Bamforth) 32,- S15 10 s2,500.
 Fire department-Chairm tJohn F. R. keevers) $500 to $500, a cut of seo0: assistant chief IE. J. Barnes) s2.500 to s2.s0o: second assistant, (Michael T. Souney) s2,25o 10 s2,4oo: mechanic, (Edward c. Burke, s5.s3 to s6.Os day.
 Building department -- Electrical superintendent George Cooley) se.- e50 to s2.375; assistant, tLeon Tocz- ko) l.sO0 to sr.s50; electrical inspec- tor Cyril J. CnrtinD sf,350 to s1,- $50; clerk in office, s1,ioo to si,2oo.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
WIDOWS PENSION rISD

Hartford. Jan. s.-The report of Raymond r. Gates. state agent for the widows pension fund shows that dur ing inc six months ending Dec. 3i. total payments were tfT0.I1a.5S. an increase Of ss.s41.Ss over the preced- ing six months. The payments were for tho b,ueHt of SIS widoas and 1864 dcpundcnt uhiidrcn.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
DISCUSS NEW GARAGE
Building Commission Satisfied East Main Street Structure Is Not In Violation of Ordinance.

The erection of a garage on the Mary Edwards properties on East Main street, was discussed last night at meeting of the building commits sion, members of the board having heard that no permit was issued be- fore the work was started and that the building was in violation of law. being a public garage within 500 feet of school. It was found on inves- tigation that the original plans would have violated the law, but these plans were altered before Inspector John c. Gilchreest would issue permit. The building is not a public garage, the inspector told the commission since it is to be used for storage pur- poses only.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
OLD STAGE DRIVER DIES
george W. Connor, Aged 52 Years, Passes Away At His Home in Wa tcrbury-Qut Working in~1s13.

Waterbury. Conn, Jan. s.-George ". Connor. who for several years conducted the old stage, line between Waterbury and New Haven. died to- day at his home in this city. aged 72 years. After giving up the stage route he carried packages between inc two cities and continued this business until 1918. During the famous blizzard of 1888 he was on Inc road for two days and was the first person from Waterbury to reach New Haven getting there ahead of Inc first train to arrive from the Brass City.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
Dratlrs
Mrs. Maria I1Iood

Mrs. Maria Flood. wife Of Patrick Flood of Pennington. died in her home in that town this morning at the age of 50 years. She leaves three daughters. Anna, Gertrude and Eliza beth Flood. and two sons. John and Francis Flood. Funeral services will be at o'clock Saturday morning at St. Patrick's church and interment will be in Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
LIONS noAR TONIGHT.

The regular weekly meeting of The I ions club will be held in Odd FeI- lows hall at o'clock this evening J. e. Halliday. superintendent of trans uor;sfinn os tHr NcW York. New Ha- ven S Hartford railroad. viii ne ihe chief speaker oH fae program. Craw- ford Adams. noted ti0lihis'. utfl give a short musical recital.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
SCHOONER AGROUND

Porters Woods, x. r.. Jan. D. wreckers today examined the four mastcd schooner Perry Setzer. fast in the sand off shore to determine whether she was too badly damaged to permit being refoated. Heavy seas were running when the schooner ran off her course in the fog yesterday. Coast guardsmen rescued the crew. The Perry sctzer was carrying lumber to Fall River, Mass. from Jackson vile.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
:JittrrraIH
Mrs. George !. Porter

The funeral Of Mrs. George \. For ter will be held tomorrow afternoon. Private services will be held at the home at is0 kensington avenue at 2 o'clock. and services will be held al St. Marks Episcopal church al 2:S6. Rev. Samuel C. sutcliffe will ohficiate. Burial will be in Fsiryiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
WANT LICENSE FEES BACK
New Britain Men Attend Conference or Former Saloon Keepers and Druggists in Hartford.

Former saloon keepers and drug- eists of New Britain attended meet ing of Hartford county delegates in Hartford yesterday at which plans were discussed for obtaining money paid to the county commissioners for license fees and for which full benefit was not secured because of the en- forcement of prohibition.
 Another meeting will be held in Hartford tomorrow and it is probable that a delegation will visit the county commissioners.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
SEE nER,r.xY DELAY.

Et Tie sssociated Press
 Paris Jan. s.-Anxiety vas express d in French official circles today ss 10 indications that the Berlin govern gent would find # impossible to fs- j1itate resumption Of the work Of Inc allied military control commission in Germany.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
Michael !. EdIwatsIs

Funeral services for Michael ]. Edwards will be held Friday morning af o'clock from the home Of his sis ter. Mrs. Edward Meyers of 5sG East Main street and st s:so o'clock from ,be church of st. John the Evangelist. In,erment will be in St. Mary's csme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
Iloron ,IoIarons cAIeHr.

Alex Masiski Of 20 0rangr street was arrested this afternoon by Police man Patrick O'Mara and Thomas I-eeney on Q charge of violating the liquor law. He will be arraigned in police court tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
Is MILL AT ,os YE.Rs

Theresa. <. Y.. Jan. 9.-Mrs. Lu- cretia Monroe Poster celebrated her iesrd birthday today. She is in good health and keeps posted on current events.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09
CITY ITEMS.

A daughter was born at the New Britain General hospital this after. noon to Mir. and Mrs. Arman Riddle of plainvillc.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-09

|. s TREASURY sTaTEMENT U. $. Treasury balance. s3o2.225,S25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
LEGION PRIZE
SPEAKING CONTEST

The Legion prize speaking con-
test was held on Tuesday evening
in Oakland Memorial hall. The COM
'petitors in the contest We're MEM
bers of the junior class of the high
school; music for the occasion was
furnished by the High School chorus
under the direction of Mrs. Florence
Wells. The Harry G. Decker Post
American Legion, offered a prize Of
IS for the best essay along the lines
of Efforts for World Peace" and
the following program was carried
out: Chorus. Merry June" Vincent;
essay, Efforts to Win World Peace
by World Confedera ton" Alice Tap
ley: essay, Arbitration or War"
Isabel Knox: essay. 1.-THE Menace of
War;" Jesse Greenleaf; essay.
"World Peace" Rosalie Mosher;
chorus. "Carmena," Wilson: essay,
THE Spirit of Peace Gerald Hal
lett; essay. America and World
Confederation Doris Wyman; es-
say. War, an Argument Against
War;" Harold Bessey; chorus (a)
Homeland c. y. Baird; CD "Zees
A. Humming," Zamecneck. The
judges were Mrs. V. c. Totman, Miss
Alice Manter and Chester Brown of
Colby college. The prize of S. was
awarded to Doris Wyman and Rosa
lie Mosher received honorable men,
ton.