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New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
SLIDE TO SAFETY
Two Men Use Rope in Escaping from Fourth floor of Building at Web stcr, Mas.

Webster, Mass, Jan. 2.-Sliding down rope fire escape from the top floor of a four-story wooden building John Nichols, 2s, and an unidentified man made sensational escape early today during a sio0,000 fire here which destoryed the Eagle building and an adjoining four-story wooden structure on Main street in the heart Of the business section. After bat tie which lasted four hours. the fire was prevented from spreading 10 other business blocks. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Western New England Has
 First Zero Weather Today

Springfield. Mass. Jan. 2.-Western New England experienced the first zero temperature Of the winter today and all but the larger rivers became ice bound. while the official figure at the United states armory here was nine abore zero much lower figures were reported with two below al ISrattleboro. Nt, had four below and White River Junction. Vt, 2 below.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
HEALTH AND FINANCE
 ARE GIVEN ATTENTION
Mass. Governor in Annual Message, Also Discusses
 War Memorial

Boston, Jan. 2.--Govornor Charming
 II. Cox in his annual message to tho 1 legislature today renewed his rccom-
 mendation of year ago that the
 constitution of the state be amended
 to provide for biennial sessions of the legislature.
 Tt is my firm conviction" he said
 that there are no evils crying out for
 legislative solution which could not
 have awaited another year. in view of
 the tremendous expenditure of effort and money which are involved in a st ssion of the general court"
 He devoted much Of his message to finances. Pointing out that there had been a reduction of si4.336,o00 in the net direct state debt and Of s2,- 000,OO in the state tax since his first inauguration as governor in 1891, he said that the annual budget would provide for further reduction Of the state debt and urged that state ex- penses be ''rigidly regulated and con- trolled." He recommended that all cities and towns be obliged to have budget.
 The governor recommended that he be authorized 10 appoint d special un- paid commission to study the nature Of the present food supply of the state. with afctors affecting food costs to report to the next legislature. An other unpaid commission which he recommended would study the ques- ton of fire losses and measures to re- duce them.
 He asked that sufficient resources be made available to the department Of health to enable it to inaugurate a ten-year program of tuberculosis study and control designed to reach all children of the earlier school grades.
 For the entertainment of the q. A. F. national encampment in Boston next August he asked an appropria- ton Of S25.000. He suggested the creation Of a commission 10 make a compre hensive plan for the celebra- ton by the state Of the 15oth anni- yersary Of the revolution. He recom- uended that the excess of s2.ooe, ,-00o remaining from the funds collected ] by special poll tax tO pay the state gratituity to World war veterans Dc devoted Co the erection Of a memorial [ "to stand as an expression Of the enduring gratitude Of the people Of to those who made ! such glorious response to the call Of country in all vars
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Police Board to Discuss
 Souney and Bloom Cases

Chairman David l.. Dunn Of the board of police commissioners. stated today that a special meeting Of the board win be held Saturday night to act OI matters pertaining to Police. men William sOuney and Joseph r. Bloom. who have been suspended by Chief William C. Hart for being un- ier the influence of liquor while On dlty.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Opium Worth S10O,O00 Is
 Stolen by New York Men

New York. Jan. 2.--Nine men held up five guards on pier at the foot of Congress street Brooklyn. al day break today and escaped with ten cases Of opium. The thieves believed to be members of the biggest drug ring in New York. procured trucks and wheeled the cases 10 waiting au- tomobiles. The opium. sent from Tur- key to a Brooklyn wholesale druggist. was valued at S1UO.000.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
SKATING IN NORTH END PARK.

Ralph E. Wainwright, park super intendenf. announced today that the Stanley Quarter park is open to skat- CTS with the surfare Of the ice in good condition. Tie park board has provided a shelter and a fire for skat- CTS to warm their hands. Electric lights for those who enjoy skating after dark will be installed.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 2.-Court- land s. Dimes, 35-year-old oil operator and club man of Denver, was shot in the breast at his bungalow last night, according to the police, by Joe Kelly. alias H. A. Greer, chauffeur for Miss Mabel Normand, screen actress, whose .25 calibre pistol is alleged to have been used in the shooting. Early to- day surgeons attending him predicted Dimes would recover.
 Kelly freely admitted the shooting, according to the police. even going
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
MEET TERRIBLE DEATH
Broken Water Main al Fresno, Calf. Was, Two Women Over Edge of 200 Foot Canyon.

Fresno. Calf, Jan. 2.--Rushing water from broken S4-inch water pipe line hurled Mrs. Charles Berry and her sister, Miss Linda Stetter, 200 feet down over the edge of a canyon to instant death yesterday, according to meager ad.ires received here from camp 33 of the Southern California Edison company, in the Sierra moun- tain district
 The women had no chance for es- cape, it was said. Employees above cut off the water supply before serious damage was done to the power unit below in the canyon. reports stated.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Would Eliminate Death
 Penalty in New York

Albany. x. Y.. Jan. G.--Aboiition of The death penalty is sought in a bill introduced in the legislature today by Senator Michael F. Reiburn. demo- crat. New York. Life Imprisonment wouif be the penalty for crimes now punishable by death.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Two Hour Electrical
 Storm Hits Clean. N. '.

Olean, \. Y., Jan. "A severe cleo trie storm. lasting nearly two hours ushereJ in tire New Year in this ti- cinity. One man was severely burned and a fire loss of s1O.O0O resulted when lightning struck large barn at Bolivar. near here, destroying all equipment. farming tolls and live stock The farm was owned by A. l.. Shaner.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Bridgeport Painters Ask
 s1.I2l, Cents an Hour

Bridgeport. Jan. g.-NUtice has gone 10 master painters and decora- tors that or April l the union jour neymeh painters and paper hangers in Bridgeport will want sf12tz an hour wage for q 4u hour week. the time schedule eliminating Saturday work. The employers have not yet replied to the notice.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Burglars Get s12.75, But
 Miss l.056 in New Haven

New Haven. Jan. 2.-Burriars whose eyesight was not as sharp as it might have been overlooked sfass in safe which they had opened lssr night and got only sI2.75. The office entered was that of the Equitable Tn- dustrial Loan Society inc. in the Cut Ter building corner Of Church and Chapel streets. 1 jimmy was used on an old style iron safe and the door smashed
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
WANTS TO BE SENATOR.

kingwood. W. Va. Jan. 2.-Mrs. Izetta J. Brown will again seek the democratic nomination for United States senator fro wes Virginia. sh contested unsuccessfuily for the nomination against Senator Neely in 1922
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
HELD FOR STEALING CARS

winsted, Jan. 2.-Peter Flotat who is charged with having stolen last Saturday two automobiles has been held in s2.000 and sent 10 Litchfield Jail to await trial in the superior court.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
POLICE SAY CHAUFFEUR
 Is IN LOVE WITH MABEL

Los Angeles, Jan. 2.-Infatu- alton of Joe Kelly, q chauffeur, for his film actress-employer, Mabel Normand, was responsible for the Shooting of Courtland s. Dimes of Denver last night, ac- cording to the police.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Will Decline to Act Until
 Recommendations Are Made By Board of Selectmen After Hear ings
Names of Dry" Law Vio- lators Included in List Provided by Clerk of Su- periOr Court and Re- ceived Here.

Despite urgings by the Civic Safe ty League that persons convicted of violating the prohibition act be re- moved from the voting lists, there will be no removals for this reason, at least until after those concerned are given hearing by the board of seectmen and have an opportunity to show cause.why they should not lose their frandoise. according to an an- nouncemcnt made this morning at the office of the registrars.
 Have Superior Court List
 Clerk Lncius Fuller of the superior court has furnished the registrars with list Of New Britainites con- victed of crimes in superior court as a result of which, in his opinion, they are to be deprived of their vote. Included are several who have been fined or jailed for transgressions of the dry" law. The registrars have not as yet received their lists from the local court, but are expecting to hear from Clerk Emil J. Danberg shortly, and it is possible that that list too will contain names of liquor law violators.
 stand Backed by Legal Advice
 The registrars have had legal advice that eonvinces them that their stand is right and that it is within their powers 10 ignore the recom- mendations of the court clerks until supplemented by instructions from the board of sslvctmen ss
 The court l9is arc tu ha turned over to the boaAt of selectmen shortI ly. The selectmcn, in accordance with the statute, will advice those Of tho next meeting Of the board. which is to be held in the month of March, and the l.auor law BIS well as others, will he given an opportunity to be present in person or by counsel. 10 dispute the clerks claims that they should be from the voting lists.
 Violating "nr," Law "Infanous
 Crime?
 The Civic Safety leaguo takes the stand that violation of the liquor aw is an infamous crime" Of such seriousness as to cause the perpetra- or to lose his franchise.
 local attorney in a commupica- ion 10 the press several days ago disputed this claim citing a very re- 'ent supreme court decision which ,e ayers is directly in point. In view 'f this finding Of law. ii is quite like y that the liquor law ,iolators will make an appearance before the se- ectmen at the March session and question the right of the selectmon o remove their names from the oting lists.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
CONVENT IS DESTROYED

ChicuItimi. Quebec. Jan. Fire today destroyed inc Good Shepherd convent. endanEerfug the lives of fs nuns who escaped with difficulty. TI.t loss aas estimated at sfsH. coo.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
DIS AT AGE oE tm

To1ghkeepsie. V. r.. Jan. Mrs. I;sehaei Ann Haight died at her home n New Hamburgh on New Year day al the age Of 100 years She was born November 2, 1923.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
HOLIDAY IIoroR ToIi..

Newark. S J.. Jan. z.-Hoiiday liquor caused the death of one woman and sent ~ persons to hospitals. po- lice reported today.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
NO CRIME IN QUEBEC
Although City Celebrated Nrw Wears Under Liquor ReIrictiUns. Tfere Were No Outbreaks.

Montreal. Jan. 2s-PrUvinciai offi- cials emphasizing Inc liberal reguia- tors liquor laws in effect in Quebec. today toasted that inc province had enjoy 70 a Crifncless New Tea-'s day. Not one violent death. riot. quarrel or robbery was reported anywhere. New Years eve was celebrated in all the hotels. but nowhere v-as police aid asked.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

out Of his way to bring them the pistol and announces:
 ''l just shot a man"
 Actresses With Dimes
 Dimes, Miss Normand and Miss Edna Purviance. motion picture ac- tress, were spending the afternoon and evening of chilly New Years day in the Denver mans apartment
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Discussing the events Of Dygont days only when direct questions are put, but ever alert for q discourse on current events in which a remarkably keen sense of humor is displayed, J. Spencer Douglass of 199 Chestnut street, yesterday begain his 9Sth year of life.
 Although si''o.) pioJ,,eu nsa man r.noos m shT E,,., 'ldad iApv pearanres sjan tSat h @.i aaaas lnaposuuoS, years young
 conversation Nsr4 are .r.y o ,.flsr.- S~- man would strengthen the illusion.
 Keep Abreast Of Times.
 Keep abreast of tho times; help life the burdens of the poor and the shut-ins: but in this respect never let your right hand know what your left hand is doing" is the advice of Mr Douglass and in both respects he prac- tices what he breaches. His philan- tropie works, known to very few be- sides those who have benefited there- by. have brought joy to many in his declining years. He has been es- pecially active in the work of the Sunshine Society of which his late wife was a member and an active worker, his most recent gift 10 that organization being a block of stock In local manufacturing concerns, given with n wish expressed that it used for the benefit of the city.s poor.
 Besides those who have been cheered as d result of his gifts to the Sunshine society, there are many who were remembered directly in time of need by Mir. Douglass.
 Tn New Britain 70 Years.
 Born on New Years Day. 1927, ,r the town of New Hartford. Mir. Doug lass spent his early years in that com coming to New Britain at tho age Of 27 years. He obtained employ mont at the Stanley Rule X Level plant. being one of the pioneer work CTS in that factory. He continued in the employ of the S. R. & l., co. for 22 years after which he retired.
 Mir. Douglass has never been active hts only connection in that respect being tho First Church Mems society. He was an attendant at the First church for many years. but of recent years has been nnablu i 10 attend at services because Of his 1 advanced age.
 Out Of Bed at s O'Clock.
 As has been his custom since his retirement nearly half a century ago. q. t.l l.N I. a... at o'clock. He remained | ID for the greater part of the day. | with the exception of his usual one lour nap in the afternoon. and throughout the day received visitors yho came to express their greetings. Ie was showered with post cards 'ery nearly 100 of these rcmem- ,rances being delivered 10 him trough the mails.
 Nurses Read News To Him. u
 He ate his customary meals and discussed with his visitors many top- cs Of the day. His keen sense Of hu- nor and remarkable wit surprised many who had not seen him in years nd he ioked merri1y throughout the ay. Although his cyesight will not ermit him 10 peruse the daily papers. ifs nurses read to him and he enjoys nd discusses divers topics with grea. 1terest.
 With the assistance or his nurses e is able to walk about inc house. lis hearing is exceptionally good and e talks in distinct tones He passed into his sSth year in cry good health and those who talk 1 with him freely predicted that he 1 III live to pass his tooth milestone.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Jan. 2.-FoT<cast for New Britain and vicinity. InsTeaSfng cIoulincss wftli slow Iy rising teEppersturr tonight: Thursday s1ow. Ifrol,al,ls changing to rain. tastsTiy winds
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
CHESTNUT ST. MAN
 NEARING 100 MARK
]. Spencer Douglass Starts on
 His 9Sth Year of Life Today
HAS BEEN PHILANTHROPIST
Don't Let Your Right Hand Know
 What Left is Doing, His Advice Follows World Events Through
 Eyes of His Nurses.

Discussing the events Of bygone days only when direct questions are put, but ever alert for q discourse on current events in which a remarkably keen sense of humor is displayed, J. Spencer Douglass of 199 Chestnut street. yesterday begain his 9Sth year af life
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-04-03
HEAD
LUNCHEON GUEST
Mrs. Westmore Entertained by Ex-
ecutive Board of Kennewick
Woman's Club

Mrs. B. F. Westmore, president of
the State Federation of Woman's
clubs was the honor guest of the
Executive board of the Woman's
club at one o'clock luncheon Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. L. Willsey. The
tables were attractively decorated,
the club colors being carried out in
purple violets, white sweet peas and
sprays of spirea. After the luncheon
Mrs. Westmore addressed large
audience of club women in the Con-
gregational church parlors. Good
Citizenship and Child Welfare work
were among the ideas stressed. Mrs.
Westmore also spoke on a World
Peace and expressed the hope that
the combined efforts of all the wom-
tn of this nation would hasten the
time when the dream of universal
peace would become a reality.
Following the address, Mrs. L. F.
Semon sang "Spring Has Come" and
Beneath the Window" She was ac-
companied by Miss Beatrice Sherk.
The tea table was id charge of Mrs.
C. S. Knowles, Mrs. II. S. Whitbeck,
Mrs. R. H. Briggs and Mrs. j. B.
Thomas.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-04-03
FORM COUNTY
BALL LEAGUE
Four Teams in this End of
County to Play Schedule
Beginning April 27

At a meeting of baseball fans in
Hanford last evening the Benton
County baseball league was organiz-
ed by the election of A. L. Nelson,
Richland, president; Argus Hughes,
Benton City, vice president; and A.
c. Stevens, Hanford. secretary-treas-
urer.
The league will include four teams
as follows: Hanford- White Bluffs,
Richland, Benton City, and Kenne-
wick. The league schedule will OPP
en- April q. The schedule has not
yet been drafted but will be adopted
at meeting to be held in Richlsnd
next Thursday evening.
Prior to the opening of the league
season the Kennewick team, which
is sponsored by the Fire Department,
will play two practice games. Sum
day, April Is they will play Benton
City here and the following Sunday
Kennewick will play at Benton City.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-04-03
PYTHIANS TO BE
HOSTS TO SCOUTS
Local Lodge to Keep Open House for
Members of Troop Which
IL Sponsors

Kennewick Knights of Pythias will
keep open house Tuesday evening for
members Of Boy Scouts No. 2 which
is being sponsored by the local lodge.
The Knights will have something
to eat up in their Castle Hall at 2
o'clock and following eats the Scouts
will put on little program for the
benefit of their sponsors. This part
of the program will be over by 3
o'clock and the Knights will spend
the remainder of the evening at an
informal social.
Sponsoring Boy Scout troops is a
part Of the program which Grand
Chancellor Ira G. Clark has outlined
for all subordinate lodges in Wash
ington. To date as lodges have as
sumed responsibility for Scout troops.
Leslie White has been chosen scout
master for the troop the local lodge
is sponsoring. Both he and the boys
are taking hold of the work enthus-
iastically and they promise soon to
be pretty close upon the heels of the
senior troop sponsored by the M. e.
church and directed by G. I. Kra-
lowec and Albert Haas.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-04-03
Initial Shipments Mark OPP
ening of Kennewick's
Early Crop Season
PROSPECTS GOOD
FOR NORMAL YIELD
Lampson Arrives from Yak
ina to take Charge of
Three Rivers Growers

Lee M. Lampson, who for several
months has been working with the
Northwest Hay association as assist
ant manager, arrived in Kennewick
Tuesday and again assumed the ac-
tive management of the Three Riv-
ers Growers.
Mr.. Lampson announces that the
asparagus shipping season opened
yesterday when the Growers shipped
two crates which came from Hover.
The two were sold for three dollars
each. Small quantities of asparagus
have been in the local market for
some time and small shipment was
made to Spokane Tuesday by Price &
Lincoln. 1t is expected that by the
end of next week grass will be NOV
ing out in considerable quantities.
While he does not hope for the
ideal weather conditions Of last year.
Mr.. Lampson says the outlook for
this districts three early crops is
good both as to production and mar
kets. There is an increase Of about
40 percent in the asparagus acreage
and with average weather conditions
this years crop should be approxi-
mately 25 per cent greater than last
year,
The strawberry acreage is about
the same as last year but beds are in
better condition. Last year weather
conditions during the ripening season
were perfect and the per acre yield
exceeded all expectations. With nor
NAL weather this years crop win
probably be about two-thirds Of that
of last year.
Earlier in the season predictions
were made that the early potato &C.
reage would be less than last year.
Paintings, however, have upset these
predictions and instead of a decrease
in acreage there will be an increase
of about Is per cent.
While frost has nipped some of the
earlier tree fruits, to date there mas
been no widespread injury to or
chards. Growers who have smudged
unless more severe frosts are en-
countered, expect practically full
crop of peaches, and cherries and a
fair crop of apricots. In unsmudged
orchards frost injury to apricots has
been rather severe.
To date there has been no frost
injury to pears or apples and pros
poets are excellent for bumper crops
of both.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-04-03
CENTRAL UNIT FOR
ALL CLUB WORKERS
Community Unit is Formed to Slim
ulate Interest in Boys and
Girls Club Work

To stimulate interest in Boys and
Girls club work, the clubs in this end
of the county are to have a central
or community organization. Decision
to form such an organization was
reached at the annual meeting of the
club leaders held Wednesday of last
week in the Commercial club rooms.
Miss Gertrude Gage, county club
leader, says the purpose of this larg-
er unit is to carry on all business Of
interest to all the clubs, such as coun-
ty goals, fair. exhibits etc. The sew
eral club leaders feel that such an
organization will strengthen club
work by attracting and holding the
interest of the older club members
and builuding up the weaker clubs.
The first meeting of the central or
ganization will be held April IL at
2 pm. in the Valley club house. Ev-
cry club member, all leaders, parents,
and members and their parents
should be present at this meeting.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-04-03

Alumni and Friends of College Dis
cuss Plans of Endowment Campaign

Alumni and Friends Of College Dis
cuss Plans of Endowment Campaign
One Of the series of conferences
being held in the cities of the North
west in the campaign to raise ST.
100000 endowment and building fund
for Whitman College was held Fri
day evening at six o'clock at Hotel
Pasco. Plans were discussed concern
ing the share which alumni in Ken
newick and Pasco will assums during
the intensive period of the campaign
which commences May End and con-
tinues four weeks.
Harold E. Crawford, chairman Of
the Southeastern Washington divi-
sion and Prof. w. A. Bratton of the
College We're the principal speak
ers. Others present were Clifford
Chuchman, chairman Of the Pasco
district, Miss Churchman and Miss
Taylor, of Pasco, A. r. Gardner,
chairman of the Kennewick district,
Mrs. Gardner, Mayor II. w. Des-
oranges, Miss Grace Desgranges, Mr..
and Mrs. George ID. Peters, and Mrs.
X. c. Clifford, Of Kennewick.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-04-03
COMMERCIAL CLUB
BACKS APPLE PLAN
Votes $50 to Defray Expenses of
Local Organization and Gives
Its Support

The Commercial club has placed
itself on record as favorable to the
Northwest Fruit Growers commits
sion's plan for marketing the apple
crop, and is cooperating with the To-
cal growers committee in organiza-
tion work in this district.
Thursday evening the club voted
the growers organization committee
$50 to help defray the expenses of
local organization and the Agricul-
tural & Marketing bureau of the
club is rendering the organization
committee every possible assistance.